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Mb 800 Research Methods In Missiology, Russell W. West
Mb 800 Research Methods In Missiology, Russell W. West
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Course Description This course introduces students to various approaches to research design, research methods and dissertation writing for doctoral students in missiology and intercultural studies. Methods are the link between questions and answers. The problem is finding the appropriate methods that discover data that shed light on the problem at hand. A well-designed research project should provide a door for the researcher to enter the stream of literature being produced about a particular topic. The goal of this course is to introduce students to a variety of research strategies and tools so that the student will be able to contribute …
Co 730 Advanced Issues In Cross-Cultural Counseling, Javier Sierra
Co 730 Advanced Issues In Cross-Cultural Counseling, Javier Sierra
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Pedersen, P. B., Draguns, J. G., Lonner, W. J., & Trimble, J. E. (2007). Counseling Across Cultures, (6th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Sue, D. W., and Sue, D. (2007). Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and practice, (5th ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons
Co 730 Advanced Issues In Cross-Cultural Counseling, Javier Sierra
Co 730 Advanced Issues In Cross-Cultural Counseling, Javier Sierra
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Pedersen, P. B., Draguns, J. G., Lonner, W. J., & Trimble, J. E. (2007). Counseling Across Cultures, (6th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Sue, D. W., and Sue, D. (2007). Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and practice, (5th ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons
Pc 660 Practicum In Pastoral Care, Tapiwa N. Mucherera
Pc 660 Practicum In Pastoral Care, Tapiwa N. Mucherera
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Purpose: The purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to experience ministry and the application of pastoral care and counseling skills and to reflect upon that experience. The goals include: 1. To confirm present knowledge as well as learning new knowledge about pastoral care and counseling. 2. To develop understanding about persons and their needs from a pastoral perspective and purpose. 3. To experience the applications of pastoral care counseling knowledge and skills in the context of a “hands-on” ministry. 4. To reflect on one’s acts of ministry in order to gain insights about those actions, about …
Co 675 Group Counseling Theories And Techniques, Janet B. Dean
Co 675 Group Counseling Theories And Techniques, Janet B. Dean
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o Corey, G. (2008). Theory and Practice of Group Counseling (8th.edition). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Co. The text includes a rather thorough bibliography. o Corey, G., Corey, M., & Haynes, R. (2006). Groups in Action: Evolution and Challenges DVD (1st ed., workbook and videotape), Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
Ch 501 Church History I, J. Steven O'Malley
Ch 501 Church History I, J. Steven O'Malley
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS The following texts are appropriate materials, in conjunctioin with class lectures, throough which the student can actualize the course goals: Bettenson, Henry. Documents of the Christian Church. (Oxford paperback, second ed.). This is a record of crucial letters and texts of official church proclamations that shaped the direction of church leadership in the history of the church. Gonzalez, Justo. The Story of Christianity. Vol I. (Abingdon paper ad.) A concise but insightful analysis of the history of early Christianity, through the Middle Ages, that weaves a narrative that I often compelling for the reader. Irvin, Dale, and Sunquist, …
Cs 682 Bioethics: Creation And The Environment, James R. Thobaben
Cs 682 Bioethics: Creation And The Environment, James R. Thobaben
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TEXTS: REQUIRED Barkey, M. (ed) Environmental Stewardship in the Judeo-Christian Tradition [a very short book, easy to read, more “liberty” oreinted] Bradie, M. The Secret Chain: Evolution and Ethics [a fairly difficult book; try to pick up arguments without excessive concern on exactly who said what; the major “players” will be discussed in class] Moreland, J.P. & Reynolds, J., editors Three Views on Creation and Evolution [an accessible book covering three Christian positions] Pojman, Louis P. , Environmental Ethics: Readings in Theory and Application, 4th Edition [it is what its title suggests]
Co 725 Research Seminar: Theory And Design, Janet B. Dean
Co 725 Research Seminar: Theory And Design, Janet B. Dean
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Required Texts: • Kumar, R. (1996). Research methodology: A step-by-step guide for beginners. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. • Locke, L. F., Silverman, S. J., & Spirduso, W. W. (2004). Reading and understanding research (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. • Course articles, available through library. • Course lecture outlines, available on ATS intranet (go to: Firstclass, Wilmore Campus, Student Info, Lecture Power Points, Dean, CO725) • Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.).
Co 601 Counseling Theories And Techniques, Javier Sierra
Co 601 Counseling Theories And Techniques, Javier Sierra
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Corsini, R. & Wedding, D. (2005). Current psychotherapies. (7th edition). Itasca, IL: Peacock Publishers. Jones, S. L. & Butman, R. E. (1991). Modern psychotherapies: A comprehensive Christian appraisal. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press. Nouwen, H. J. M. (1990). The Wounded Healer: Ministry in contemporary society. New York, NY: Image Books Doubleday. Kramer, C. H. (2000). Therapeutic Mastery: Becoming a more creative and effective psychotherapist. Phoenix, AZ: Zeig, Tucker & Co., INC.
Pc 510 The Servant As Pastoral Care Giver, Anthony J. Headley
Pc 510 The Servant As Pastoral Care Giver, Anthony J. Headley
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Required Reading: 1. Frederic, Harold. The Damnation of Theron Ware, New York: Penguin Books, 1986. 2. Headley, Anthony J. Achieving Balance in Ministry. Kansas City: Beacon Hill Press, 1999. 3. David G. Benner, Strategic Pastoral Counseling, Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 2003. (This is our basic text for the theory and practice of pastoral counseling) 4. Kuenning, Delores. Helping People Through Grief. Minneapolis: Bethany House Publishers, 1987. (Many students find this to be a very emotional book. You may want to read a few chapters at a time.) 5. Nichols, Michael P. The Lost Art of Listening. New York: Guilford, …
Co 515 Forgiveness In Hte Counseling Process, Virginia Todd Holeman
Co 515 Forgiveness In Hte Counseling Process, Virginia Todd Holeman
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Required Course Texts: Hargrave, T. (2001). Forgiving the Devil: Coming to terms with damaged relationships. Phoeniz, AZ: Zeig, Tucker & Theisen, Inc. Holeman, V. T. (2004). Reconcilable Differences: Hope and Healing for Troubled Marriages. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Jones, G. (1995). Embodying Forgiveness. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans. Nowuen, H. J.M. (1992). The Return of the Prodigal Son. New York: Image Books. Volf, M. (2005). Free of Charge: Giving and Forgiving in a Culture Stripped of Grace. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. Worthington, E.L. (2003). Forgiving and Reconciling: Bridges to Wholeness and Hope. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
Cp 701-704 Practicum In Counseling, Anthony J. Headley
Cp 701-704 Practicum In Counseling, Anthony J. Headley
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REQUIRED READING Faiver, C., Eisengart, S. & Colonna, R. (2004). The Counselor Intern’s Handbook (3rd. Ed). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole. It would be helpful to read chapter 1 prior to selecting the practicum site. The chapter contains some useful information on selecting a site.
Sf 502 The Spiritual Life Of The Minister, Stephen L. Martyn
Sf 502 The Spiritual Life Of The Minister, Stephen L. Martyn
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS Cassian, John. Conferences (The Classics of Western Spirituality). New York: Paulist Press, 1985. Harper, Steve. Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition (A Workbook). Nashville: Upper Room Books, 1995. Mulholland, M. Robert Jr., Invitation To A Journey: A Road Map For Spiritual Formation. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1993 MacDonald, Gordon. Rebuilding Your Broken World (Expanded Edition With Study Guide). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990. Muto, Susan & van Kaam, Adrian. Divine Guidance: Seeking to Find and Follow the Will of God. Pittsburgh: Epiphany Association, 1994. Peterson, Eugene H. The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction. Grand …
Co 720 Psychopathology: Theory And Assessment, Anthony J. Headley
Co 720 Psychopathology: Theory And Assessment, Anthony J. Headley
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REQUIRED READINGS American Psychiatric Association (2000). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed.). Washington, DC: APA First, M., Frances, A., & Pincus, H. (2002). Handbook of Differential Diagnosis. Washington, DC: APA
Pc 510 The Servant As Pastoral Care Giver, Stephen P. Stratton
Pc 510 The Servant As Pastoral Care Giver, Stephen P. Stratton
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REQUIRED READING Office Location: Stanger 413, 859-858-2289 Office Hours: By Appointment Email: [email protected] THE SERVANT AS PASTORAL CAREGIVER Benner, D. G. (2003). Strategic Pastoral Counseling, 2nd Ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker. (This book is our basic text for the theory and philosophy of pastoral counseling.) Carkhuff, R. R. (2000). The Art of Helping in the 21st Century, 8th Ed. Amherst, MA: Human Resource Development Press. (This book is our basic text for micro skills of pastoral counseling.) Headley, A. J. (1999). Achieving Balance in Ministry. Kansas City: Beacon Hill Press. Kuenning, D. (1987). Helping People through Grief. Minneapolis: Bethany House. …
Wo 510 Worship Leadership In The Church, Daniel Boyd
Wo 510 Worship Leadership In The Church, Daniel Boyd
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Required texts: James F. White, INTRODUCTION TO WORSHIP [ICW] Rob L. Staples, OUTWARD SIGN AND INWARD GRACE [OSIG]
Cd 655 Ministering With Children Through The Church, Catherine Stonehouse
Cd 655 Ministering With Children Through The Church, Catherine Stonehouse
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Reading PRE SEMESTER DRAFT CCatherine Stonehouse, Ph.D. Professor of Christian Education Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY 40390 CD 655 - Ministering with Children through the Church Syllabus Spring 2006 Three Hours Examines the potential and needs of children in contemporary society, biblical perspectives on children and how they are to be involved in the faith community, and characteristics of the child's physical, emotional, cognitive, moral, and faith development. Explores the ministries a church can provide to involve children in the faith community, meeting their needs, nurturing wholeness and faith. Course Objectives Having completed this course with competence, the student will: …
Ch 501 Church History I, J. Steven O'Malley
Ch 501 Church History I, J. Steven O'Malley
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS Bettenson, Henry. Documents of the Christian Church. (Oxford paperback, second ed.). This is a record of crucial letters and texts of official church proclamations that shaped the direction of church leadership in the history of the church. Gonzalez, Justo, The Story of Christianity, Volume I (Abingdon; paper ed.) [for use in elaborating theological developments at crucial junctures] Irvin, Dale, and Sunquist, Scott, eds., History of the World Christian Movement (Earliest Christianity to 1453), (Orbis, 2001). (abbreviated HWCM) [main secondary textbook] Kerr, Hugh T., ed. Readings in Christian Thought. (Abingdon paper ed.). A concise collection of selected texts illustrating …
Ms 630 Ministry And Evangelism In The Small Church, Ronald K. Crandall, Art Mcphee
Ms 630 Ministry And Evangelism In The Small Church, Ronald K. Crandall, Art Mcphee
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Required texts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Lyle Schaller, Small Congregation, Big Potential, Abingdon (2003)—190 pages Anthony Pappas, ed. Inside the Small Church, Alban (2002)—230 pages. Steve Bierly, How to Thrive as a Small Church Pastor, Zondervan (1998)—190 pages. Ron Crandall, Turnaround Strategies for the Small Church, Abingdon (1995)—160 pages. Peter Steinke, Healthy Congregations: A Systems Approach, Alban (1996)—110 pages.
Cs 681 Bioethics: Technology, Culture And The Future, James R. Thobaben
Cs 681 Bioethics: Technology, Culture And The Future, James R. Thobaben
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TEXTS: REQUIRED: Teays, Wanda & Purdy, Laura, Bioethics, Justice, and Health Care Section 3: Medical Experimentation Section 4: The Body as Property Section 4: Individual Decision Making Section 6: Abortion & Birth Control Section 7:Reproductive Tech & Surrogacy Section 8: Genetics & Cloning Peterson, James C. Genetic Turning Points Chia, Cooper, Thobaben, Fergusson, and Kilner, Bioethics: Obstacle or Opportunity for the Gospel Lausanne Occasional Paper No.58 based on Pattaya, Thailand Meeting 2004, Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization, 2004. Hauerwas, Stanley, “Abortion: Theologically Understood” [http://www.lifewatch.org/abortion.html] Durham Declaration [http://www.lifewatch.org/durham.html] President’s Council on Bioethics, Beyond Therapy: Biotechnology & the Pursuit of Happiness [http://www.bioethics.gov/reports/beyondtherapy/beyond_therapy_final_report_pcbe.pdf] …
Ms 630 Ministry And Evangelism In The Small Church, Ronald K. Crandall
Ms 630 Ministry And Evangelism In The Small Church, Ronald K. Crandall
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Required texts: 1. Lyle Schaller, Small Congregation, Big Potential, Abingdon (2003)—190 pages 2. Anthony Pappas, ed. Inside the Small Church, Alban (2002)—230 pages. 3. Steve Bierly, How to Thrive as a Small Church Pastor, Zondervan (1998)—190 pages. 4. Ron Crandall, Turnaround Strategies for the Small Church, Abingdon (1995)—160 pages. 5. Peter Steinke, Healthy Congregations: A Systems Approach, Alban (1996)—110 pages.
Cs 680 Bioethics: Christian Care And Clinical Ethics, James R. Thobaben
Cs 680 Bioethics: Christian Care And Clinical Ethics, James R. Thobaben
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TEXTS & ARTICLES: Lammers & Verhey, On Moral Medicine (2nd edition) [Chapters: 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,14,15,16,19] Chia, Cooper, Thobaben, Fergusson, and Kilner, Bioethics: Obstacle or Opportunity for the Gospel Lausanne Occasional Paper No.58 based on Pattaya, Thailand Meeting 2004, Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization, 2004. Thobaben, JR "A United Methodist Approach to End-of-Life..." Christian Bioethics (3)3:222-248 [under course icon] Thobaben, JR "The Impact of Managed Care..." Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation (12)1:10-20 [under course icon] Various court cases and laws [on Web; to be determined in accordance with current bioethical issues] These must be obtained on your own; NOT ordered; NOT on reserve …
Pc 510 The Servant As Pastoral Care Giver, Tapiwa Mucherera
Pc 510 The Servant As Pastoral Care Giver, Tapiwa Mucherera
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Required Reading: 1. Frederic, Harold. The Damnation of Theron Ware. 2. Fortune Marie, Is Nothing Sacred 3 Headley Anthony, Achieving balance in ministry, 1999. 4. Kollar, Charles Allen: Solution-Focused Pastoral Counseling (This is our basic text for the theory and practice of pastoral counseling – Make this one of your first readings ) 5. Kuenning, Delores. Helping People Through Grief. (Many students find this to be a very emotional book. You may want to read a few chapters at a time.) 6. Nichols, Michael P. The Lost Art of Listening: (This is the best book available for learning how to …
Co 725 Research Seminar: Theory And Design, Janet B. Dean
Co 725 Research Seminar: Theory And Design, Janet B. Dean
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Required Texts: • Kumar, R. (1996). Research methodology: A step-by-step guide for beginners. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. • Locke, L. F., Silverman, S. J., & Spirduso, W. W. (2004). Reading and understanding research (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. • Course articles, available through library. • Course lecture outlines, available on ATS intranet (go to: Firstclass, Wilmore Campus, Student Info, Lecture Power Points, Dean, CO725) • Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.).
Co 730 Advanced Issues In Cross-Cultural Counseling, Tapiwa N. Mucherera
Co 730 Advanced Issues In Cross-Cultural Counseling, Tapiwa N. Mucherera
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Readings: Required Dwairy, Marwan Adeeb, Cross-cultural Counseling: the Arab-Palestinian case, New York: Haworth Press, 1998 Pedersen, Paul et al. Counseling Across Cultures. California: Sage Publications, 2001 Sue and Sue, Counseling the Culturally Diverse New York: John Wiley & Sons, 2002. Mucherera, Tapiwa N. Pastoral Care From a Third World Perspective: A Pastoral Theology of Care from an Urban Contemporary Shona in Zimbabwe New York: Peter Lang, 2001
Pr 620 The Company Of Preachers, Michael Pasquarello
Pr 620 The Company Of Preachers, Michael Pasquarello
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Required Texts: I am very enthused about the reading and discussion that we will be doing together this semester! Augustine, The Confessions. Augustine’s theological narration of his life, conversion and ministry provides wonderful insight into what I will call the “preaching life.” That is, the preaching life describes the kind of person God desires to make of us so that we will be capable of hearing and speaking the Word of Christ in a manner that is truthful, inviting and life-changing through the work of the Spirit. Michael Pasquarello, Sacred Rhetoric. This book provides an overview of the “preaching life” …
Cd 655 Ministering With Children Through The Church, Catherine Stonehouse
Cd 655 Ministering With Children Through The Church, Catherine Stonehouse
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Reading Joining Children on the Spiritual Journey, Catherine Stonehouse Children Matter, Scottie May, Beth Posterski, Catherine Stonehouse, and Linda Cannell (Book Manuscript draft available in class icon Course Center) “Historical Perspectives on Children in the Church: Resources for Spiritual Formation and a Theology of Childhood Today,” by Marcia Bunge in Children’s Spirituality: Christian Perspectives, Research, and Application, Donald Ratcliff, ed. (Available in class icon Course Center) Family the Forming Center, Marjorie J. Thompson Offering the Gospel to Children, Gretchen Wolff Pritchard The Pastoral Care of Children, Daniel H. Grossoehme Children in Crisis: A New Commitment, Phyllis Kilbourn, ed. Select one …
Co 720 Psychopathology, Anthony J. Headley
Co 720 Psychopathology, Anthony J. Headley
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REQUIRED READINGS American Psychiatric Association (2000). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed.). Washington, DC: APA First, M., Frances, A., & Pincus, H. (2002). Handbook of Differential Diagnosis. Washington, DC: APA
Co 670 Marriage And Family Therapy, Virginia Todd Holeman
Co 670 Marriage And Family Therapy, Virginia Todd Holeman
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REQUIRED TEXTS Guerin, P.J., Jr., Forgarty, T. F., Fay, L.F., Kautto, J. G. (1996). Working with Relationship Triangles. New York: Guilford Press. Holeman, V. T. (2004). Reconcilable differences: Hope and healing for troubled marriages. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. McGoldrick, M. & Gerson, R., & Shellenberger, S. (1999). Genograms in Family Assessment (2nd Ed.). New York: Norton. Schnarch, D. (1997). Passionate Marriage. New York: Norton. Stanley, S., et al. (1998). The Lasting Promise. Jossey-Bass. ISBN: 0-7879-3983-8 1 Worthington, E. L. (1999). Hope-focused Marriage Counseling: A Guide to Brief Therapy. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
Ir 700 Senior Reflection Seminar, Robert G. Tuttle
Ir 700 Senior Reflection Seminar, Robert G. Tuttle
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This seminar is normally taken your final semester at Asbury Theological Seminary. It seeks to integrate your seminary experiences of spiritual, intellectual and vocational formation with your personal views of ministry and your life experiences. The integration will be done through a series of discussion papers on assigned topics. This seminar is also designed to give you an opportunity to share your spiritual journey and to celebrate with your colleagues their journey. One goal of this seminar is to help 4 summarize your academic development and personal experiences while at seminary.