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Bs 505 Introduction To Biblical Studies: New Testament, Fredrick J. Long Jan 2008

Bs 505 Introduction To Biblical Studies: New Testament, Fredrick J. Long

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1. A Bible with Old and New Testaments (NASB95, ESV, NRSV, or RSV recommended; but NIV is acceptable). 2. David Bauer, An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry. Annotated Guides 16. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 2003. NOTE: This resource 3. The Essential IVP Reference Collection. Version 2. InterVarsity, 2001, a. Green, Joel B., Scot McKnight, and I. Howard Marshall. Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels. [=DJG] electronic ed. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity, 2000, c1992. b. Hawthorne, Gerald F., Ralph P. Martin, and Daniel G. Reid. Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. [=DPL] electronic ed. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity, 2000, c1993. …

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Cl 614 Ml 714 Leading Groups And Organizations, Russell W. West Jan 2008

Cl 614 Ml 714 Leading Groups And Organizations, Russell W. West

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Course Description. Transforming simple or complex groups (such as organizations) requires exceptional insight and skill. This course will examine the social psychological aspects of leadership from both the classic literature and from Christian parallels. Organic systems and the impact of belief structures on leadership and organizational behavior will frame the discussion.

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Co 715 Assessment Tools And Inventories, Stephen P. Stratton Jan 2008

Co 715 Assessment Tools And Inventories, Stephen P. Stratton

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Aims and Objectives: This course is designed to give the student a general introduction to and broad overview of psychological assessment, while also providing an opportunity for personal growth. Some specific goals are as follows: a. To begin development of the interviewing skills necessary to provide clinical care. b. To acquaint the student with general principles of psychological test evaluation, interpretation, and use. c. To help the student understand the major principles of psychological test construction. d. To sensitize the student to social and ethical implications and issues involved in psychological assessment. e. To broadly familiarize the student with the …

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Co 610 Ethical And Legal Issues In Counseling , George R. Ross Jan 2008

Co 610 Ethical And Legal Issues In Counseling , George R. Ross

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Course Description This three (3) credit hour course is designed to help students in the M.A. Counseling Program and the M.Div. program to identify and examine ethical and legal issues encountered in the counseling process and to explore ways to effectively deal with them. Students completing the course will develop sensitivity to the ethical and legal aspects of counseling process, better appreciate the ethical constraints under which a counselor works, and develop skills to critically examine how they conduct themselves as counselors.

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Co 611 Dynamics Of Human Sexuality, Michael R. Sytsma Jan 2008

Co 611 Dynamics Of Human Sexuality, Michael R. Sytsma

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Hyde, J. S. (2006). Understanding Human Sexuality, (9th Edition), Boston: McGraw Hill. (Chapters 1-12, and 20 required – other chapters recommended) Laaser, M. (2004). Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. Rosenau, D. (2002). A celebration of sex (Rev. and updated. ed.). Nashville: Thomas Nelson. Rosenau, D., & Wilson, M. T. (2006). Soul virgins : redefining single sexuality. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Books. Rosenau, D.E., Sytsma, M., and Taylor, D.L. (2001). Sexuality and Sexual Counseling: Learning and Practicing the DEC-R Model. In T. Clinton, and G. Ohlschlager (Eds.) Competent Christian Counseling, Colorado Springs: Waterbrook. Schnarch, D. M. …

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Co 515 Forgiveness In The Counseling Process, Virginia Todd Holeman Jan 2008

Co 515 Forgiveness In The Counseling Process, Virginia Todd Holeman

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Course Description: This course explores the theological, psychological, and clinical components of forgiveness and reconciliation. Interpersonal and intrapersonal elements of forgiveness receive particular emphasis. Procedures for implementing forgiveness in pastoral and clinical counseling settings are reviewed.

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Co 601 Counseling Theories And Techniques, Javier Sierra Jan 2008

Co 601 Counseling Theories And Techniques, Javier Sierra

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Course Objectives: In this course, we will be surveying classical and contemporary theories of counseling. We will review the major traditions within the psychodynamic, humanistic and behavioral fields because these three broad bases provide the fundamental frameworks from which most theories derive. We will also begin the process of appraising these traditions from a Christian perspective, with special emphasis on understanding how theology influences and determines our use of these secular theories of counseling. We will consider several topics -- the integration of theology and psychology, assumptions about human nature and theories of personality, the development of dysfunction and other …

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Co 605 Treating The Serious Mentally Ill: Treatment Modalities And Referral Coordination, Javier Sierra Jan 2008

Co 605 Treating The Serious Mentally Ill: Treatment Modalities And Referral Coordination, Javier Sierra

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In order to function as a competent counselor, one must develop skills in diagnosing, treating and referring a variety of problems with which one may be confronted. In order to do this one must be thoroughly familiar with a variety of treatment modalities. This particular course is focused on working with those individuals with serious mental illness. This course will also consider the impact of serious mental illness on the family as well as the role of the family in care and support. A concern for Christian spirituality as it influences treatment for the serious mentally ill will be considered …

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Co 621 Psychology Of Religion, Javier Sierra Jan 2008

Co 621 Psychology Of Religion, Javier Sierra

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This course is designed to explore topics in the psychology of religion with the goal of relating the findings the helping professions. The course is also designed to encourage thought about the psyche as it works in religious thought, feeling and behavior. One tool we will use to facilitate this kind of reflection is reading of some of the major approaches to the psychology of religion. Another is observation of religious practice. Another is a habit of asking questions--and following them up with questions. Questions are important because psychology, like most fields of study, is a process of inquiry. A …

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Co 670 Marriage And Family Therapy, Javier Sierra Jan 2008

Co 670 Marriage And Family Therapy, Javier Sierra

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Course Description: Family systems theory provides a course framework for exploring marital and familial issues. Special emphasis is given to the role of the counselor. Procedures and techniques for both preventative and remedial interventions are investigated. In this course, students will be exposed to basic concepts in marriage and family therapy, as well as, basic systemic counseling skills and techniques. A theological and biblical foundation for marriage and family processes will provide the lenses through which the relational realities of marriages and families will be approached. Students will have frequent opportunities for in-class role play of various interventions and techniques.

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Co 675 Group Counseling, Javier Sierra Jan 2008

Co 675 Group Counseling, Javier Sierra

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Course Description: This course offers an overview of the more common approaches to working with groups, especially groups that are formed for the practice of counseling. The key goal is to help course members develop a personal theory, framework, synthesis and some "tools" suitable to support their professional practice. The class will incorporate lecture, video demonstrations of various aspects of group work, and interactive experiences.

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Co 710 Family Systems, Georgina Panting-Sierra Jan 2008

Co 710 Family Systems, Georgina Panting-Sierra

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This course will provide an overview of the different schools of family systems theories, its general principles, and practical strategies for developing effective treatment interventions from a systemic framework. Attention will be given to the theoretical aspects, major contributors, assessment techniques and the application of the theories and techniques to family problems.

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Co 730 Advanced Issues In Cross-Cultural Counseling, Tapiwa N. Mucherera Jan 2008

Co 730 Advanced Issues In Cross-Cultural Counseling, Tapiwa N. Mucherera

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Course Description The purpose of this course is to help students to develop a counseling ministry, which will be sensitive and helpful to various cultural groups. Counseling, whether it be in the USA or overseas, requires a basic understanding not only of how various ethnic groups live life but also one=s own possible stereotypes, which may hinder effectiveness in the counseling process. This course is an attempt to integrate material scripturally, experientially, psychologically and theologically. In addition, the course will examine issues of racism, differences in religiocultural values and world-views, verbal and non-verbal communication and other factors that effect the …

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Ym 670 Postmodern Youth Ministry, James Hampton Jan 2008

Ym 670 Postmodern Youth Ministry, James Hampton

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COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course explores the dynamics of living in a postmodern culture and its attendant impact on the church and its ministry to adolescents. The focus is on developing a theology of youth ministry which takes seriously the unique needs of postmodern students, and then look at how that theology should culminate in specific practices of ministry to youth. Special attention is given to the fact that we are living “between worlds” and how our ministries need to become bi-lingual, speaking both the language of faith and the language of culture. (Catalog statement) This is an elective course and …

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Nt 636 Acts Of The Apostles, David F. Smith Jan 2008

Nt 636 Acts Of The Apostles, David F. Smith

Syllabi

(1) The Bible (2) Liefeld, Walter. Interpreting the Book of Acts (Hereafter: IBA) Revised edition. (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1995). (3) Fernando, Ajith, Acts: The NIV Application Commentary (Hereafter: Acts) (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1998).

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On Bergson’S Concept Of The Virtual, Brian Hulse Jan 2008

On Bergson’S Concept Of The Virtual, Brian Hulse

Gamut: Online Journal of the Music Theory Society of the Mid-Atlantic

The purpose of this essay has been to come to a better understanding of Bergson’s concept of the virtual, particularly as it is developed and understood by Deleuze, to argue that a precedent exists for the virtual as a valid analytic category, and to suggest a possible avenue of further research.

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Cs 652 Ethics Of Hospitality And Contemporary Challenges, Christine Pohl Jan 2008

Cs 652 Ethics Of Hospitality And Contemporary Challenges, Christine Pohl

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Purpose: To introduce students to the Christian tradition of offering hospitality to strangers and to enable students to use that moral framework in developing a pastoral response to contemporary issues of diversity and inclusion in church and society.

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Mb 780 Cross-Cultural Christian Discipling, W. Jay Moon Jan 2008

Mb 780 Cross-Cultural Christian Discipling, W. Jay Moon

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A study of the role of ritual process in the shaping of believers. Rites and ceremonies, especially initiatory rites, from a variety of religious traditions provide both models of the role of ritual in the formation and nurture of persons and models for discipling Christian converts, especially those from traditional religious backgrounds. Students will construct their own structures for the discipling task based upon the insights and models provided by the course.

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Mb 755 Holisitc Mission And The Use Of Business In Global Outreach, Tetsunao Yamamori Jan 2008

Mb 755 Holisitc Mission And The Use Of Business In Global Outreach, Tetsunao Yamamori

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This course examines the biblical and historical bases of holistic mission and further explores the strategic and effective use of business in global outreach through case studies and the analysis of emerging models.

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Nt 636 The Book Of Acts, David R. Bauer Jan 2008

Nt 636 The Book Of Acts, David R. Bauer

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This course involves a careful examination of the Book of Acts according to the inductive method of Bible study introduced in the first IBS course and builds on the methodology of that first course by further use of what has been learned and by emphasizing the study of the book as a whole and of larger units within the book. Particular attention is given to the process of application moving towards proclamation (preaching and teaching) of the biblical text. The emphasis is upon the structure and major themes found in the Book of Acts, with the Gospel of Luke employed …

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Ot 501 Survey Of Biblical Hebrew, Christina Bosserman Jan 2008

Ot 501 Survey Of Biblical Hebrew, Christina Bosserman

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This course introduces students to Biblical Hebrew for purposes of exegetical work in pastoral ministry. Particular emphasis is given to the fundamentals of Biblical Hebrew and basic exegetical tools, including types of parsing aids especially suited for pastoral use.

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Ym 632 The Life Of The Youth Pastor, James Hampton Jan 2008

Ym 632 The Life Of The Youth Pastor, James Hampton

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This course will explore principles of organization for the Youth Pastor; the relationship of personality to leadership styles and practices that form the Youth Pastor. This course assumes that the practice of youth ministry and spirituality are intimately related. (Catalog statement)

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Do 670 United Methodist Theology, Stephen A. Seamands Jan 2008

Do 670 United Methodist Theology, Stephen A. Seamands

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Purpose: The course seeks to introduce students to the content and development of Methodist Theology from the time of Wesley to the present. Following an assessment of the current state of Methodist Theology as it is reflected in the 1972 and 1988 Doctrinal Statements and current theological issues such as God-language, baptism, and homosexuality which United Methodists are wrestling with, we will move back to Wesley to determine the character of Methodist theology, and then forward through Methodist history to show how its character is reflected in its major movements and principal figures. We will also consider the possibility of …

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Cd 655 Ministering With Children Through The Church , Catherine Stonehouse Jan 2008

Cd 655 Ministering With Children Through The Church , Catherine Stonehouse

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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, the 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.

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Lung Transplantation In India: A Possible Treatment Option, Kalpaj R. Parekh, Prasad S. Adusumilli, G. Alexander Patterson Jan 2008

Lung Transplantation In India: A Possible Treatment Option, Kalpaj R. Parekh, Prasad S. Adusumilli, G. Alexander Patterson

Open Access Publications

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Returning To The Mirror: Reflections On Promoting Constructivism In Three Educational Contexts, Alison Cook-Sather Jan 2008

Returning To The Mirror: Reflections On Promoting Constructivism In Three Educational Contexts, Alison Cook-Sather

Education Program Faculty Research and Scholarship

Since the early 1980s educators have argued that reflection is an essential dimension of good pedagogical practice. This discussion of my attempt to support a constructivist approach to learning for three different groups of learners illustrates one effort to engage in such reflection. I analyze several assignments I have designed for differently positioned learners, all within the context of a liberal arts college in northeastern USA. Referring to the assignments I have developed in each context, I analyze the particular kinds of structures, challenges and supports I try to provide to learners, with the goal of surfacing the convictions I …

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Virtual Transfer Price Negotiations:Unintended Interactions With Incentive Systems, Greenberg H. R., Greenberg S. P., Sakthi Mahenthiran Jan 2008

Virtual Transfer Price Negotiations:Unintended Interactions With Incentive Systems, Greenberg H. R., Greenberg S. P., Sakthi Mahenthiran

Scholarship and Professional Work - Business

Despite decades of research concerning the impact of computer-mediated communication (CMC) on decision-making, the potential interaction with the organization's management control system has just recently received attention. Media naturalness theory is used to develop hypotheses concerning the interactions of communication medium with the incentive pay scheme, a ubiquitous aspect of management control systems. A laboratory experiment was used to examine the interactions between two treatments: face-to-face negotiations versus virtual (computer-mediated) negotiations and cooperative versus competitive incentive pay schemes. Buyer-seller dyads negotiated the price and quantity of the transferred goods. Results indicate that while virtual negotiations are more efficient in terms …

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Virtual World Affordances: Enhancing Brand Value, Sora Park, Fiona Fui-Hoon Nah, David Dewester, Brenda Eschenbrenner, Sunran Jeon Jan 2008

Virtual World Affordances: Enhancing Brand Value, Sora Park, Fiona Fui-Hoon Nah, David Dewester, Brenda Eschenbrenner, Sunran Jeon

Scholarship and Professional Work - Business

Virtual worlds are three-dimensional, computer-generated worlds that are a natural extension of the existing Internet. Although many businesses are jumping on the bandwagon to maintain a presence in virtual worlds, there is no well-established knowledge or theory to guide businesses in their involvement in these environments. In this paper, we identify affordances in the virtual worlds that can be used to increase the state of flow experienced in a business virtual site, which in turn may enhance brand equity, or the perceived added value of a brand to customers. We present a conceptual model that can be used to guide …

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Can Leaders Step Outside Of The Gender Box? An Examination Of Leadership And Gender Role Stereotypes, Margaret Y. Padgett, Craig B. Caldwell, Andrew Embry Jan 2008

Can Leaders Step Outside Of The Gender Box? An Examination Of Leadership And Gender Role Stereotypes, Margaret Y. Padgett, Craig B. Caldwell, Andrew Embry

Scholarship and Professional Work - Business

This study examined gender stereotypes for leaders using a more indirect method than is typical in stereotype research. Rather than reveal the leader's gender, this study used vignettes in which the leader's gender was unknown. Consistent with their hypothesis, the authors found that participants were more likely to infer a male (female) gender identity than a female (male) gender identity when presented with a leader using a masculine (feminine) style. They also hypothesized that a leader using a gender-consistent leadership style would be viewed more positively than a leader using a gender-inconsistent style. Contrary to this hypothesis, results revealed that …

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First-Generation Diptychs In The Discourse Of Visual Culture, Dale Kinney Jan 2008

First-Generation Diptychs In The Discourse Of Visual Culture, Dale Kinney

History of Art Faculty Research and Scholarship

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