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Pc 660 Practicum In Pastoral Care, Tapiwa N. Mucherera Jan 2008

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 …

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Sp 501 Communication As Christian Rhetoric, Carolyn Smith Jan 2008

Sp 501 Communication As Christian Rhetoric, Carolyn Smith

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“Communication as Christian Rhetoric provides a context for instruction and practice that introduces the art of written and spoken communication within a clearly articulated Wesleyan theological framework for the purpose of Christian ministry. As a core course within the theological curriculum, its purpose does not simply replicate undergraduate speech and communication studies. Students will be provided with appropriate means for cultivating necessary habits of Christian life and speech in light of the Christian rhetorical tradition, classical rhetoric, and contemporary communication studies in preparation for Christian ministry in a multicultural society. This course is designed to integrate theological and scriptural knowledge, …

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Cl 553 X1 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, S. Brian Yeich Jan 2008

Cl 553 X1 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, S. Brian Yeich

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The purpose of this class is to provide a thorough study of the polity and discipline of The United Methodist Church. This class, along with DO 690, CH 600, and DO 670, helps participants meet the requirements for United Methodist ordained ministry.

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Cl 615, Christina Tellechea Accornero Jan 2008

Cl 615, Christina Tellechea Accornero

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This course is designed to examine the role of culture and cultural dynamics in the selection/emergence and functioning of leadership. Primary attention will be given to leadership dynamics within the multicultural North American context. Consideration will also be given to American theories and models and their usefulness in other cultural contexts.

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Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Brian D. Russell Jan 2008

Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Brian D. Russell

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An introduction to (1) the literature of the Old Testament in its socio-historical, literary, and canonical contexts; and (2) critical study of the OT. Note: This course is not a survey of the literature of the OT. If you desire a survey course to prepare for the Bible Competency exam, you should consider taking BS400.

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Ch 610 The English Reformation, William P. Haugaard Jan 2008

Ch 610 The English Reformation, William P. Haugaard

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The purpose of the course is to enable students to become familiar with and/or to deepen their understanding of the changing life of Christianity in England from 1500 to 1611. In those years the English Church built on its earlier eleven centuries and drew from continental currents of renewal and reform shaping Christian faith and practice in the distinctive ways that a later age was to call “anglicanism” Those identifying themselves today as Anglicans are not the only Christians who partake of this sixteenth-century heritage. It also belongs to those whose English forbears unsuccessfully struggled to demand the precise patterns …

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Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, Robert Bushong Jan 2008

Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, Robert Bushong

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This course introduces participants to the organizational structure of The United Methodist Church as it is has emerged out of the Wesleyan tradition, with an emphasis on using our denominational polity to strengthen and undergird ordained leadership in the local congregation and in the larger church.

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

Cl 614 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 623 Play Therapy: Theory, Technique And Theology, Reo N. Leslie Jan 2008

Co 623 Play Therapy: Theory, Technique And Theology, Reo N. Leslie

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This graduate-level course reviews the history, theories, techniques and methods of play therapy and its clinical application to treat children, adolescents, adults and families. Special emphasis is placed on understanding play therapy from historical, theoretical, clinical, theological, spiritual, religious, systemic and relational perspectives during the two-week course. Instruction will include exercises, role playing, videos, and instructor lectures. Students will utilize their verbal, clinical, testing, and writing skills during this course.

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Is 502 Vocation Of Ministry, Burrell D. Dinkins Jan 2008

Is 502 Vocation Of Ministry, Burrell D. Dinkins

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Course Description This course addresses the question, How is a vocation to Christian ministry discerned, shaped, and sustained? The purpose of the course is to explore the biblical and theological foundations of Christian vocation by examining the connection between a call to ministry and the formation of persons for ministry.

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Me 636 World (Transcultural) Evangelism, Robert G. Tuttle Jan 2008

Me 636 World (Transcultural) Evangelism, Robert G. Tuttle

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COURSE DESCRIPTION In an age of increasing mobility across cultural boundaries it becomes more and more necessary to understand the Christian faith from a global perspective. Several issues, therefore, will be addressed in this course. Primarily, how do we make decisions regarding that which is essential for Christian commitment across cultural lines? How do we detach ourselves from parts of our gospel understanding that may be culturally bound? How can we sensitize ourselves to issues than transcend cultural boundaries that might actually assist our communication of a relevant transcultural gospel?

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Ms 692 Theology Of Evangelism, Robert G. Tuttle Jan 2008

Ms 692 Theology Of Evangelism, Robert G. Tuttle

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COURSE DESCRIPTION It is our intent to present evangelism as the controlling purpose of all divine revelation and to clarify the fundamentals of doctrine immediately related to the propagation of the gospel. Various theologies of evangelism will be examined in light of both their historical and contemporary expression. The course seeks to clarify, from a Wesleyan perspective, the basic gospel message and aid students in their design of theologically appropriate methods and motivations for its communication in order that we may be better equipped as "ambassadors for Christ, God making His appeal through us" (2 Corinthians 5:20).

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Cd 511 The Pastor And Christian Discipleship, Daryl L. Smith Jan 2008

Cd 511 The Pastor And Christian Discipleship, Daryl L. Smith

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This course explores the foundations of Christian discipleship in Scripture, theology (including Wesleyan distinctives), and educational and human development theories. It examines the pastor’s role in forming and transforming disciples across the lifespan, discerning and communicating a vision for Christian discipleship, and empowering laity to fulfill that vision (revised.7.11.08)

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Do 690 John Wesley's Theology Today, Kenneth J. Collins Jan 2008

Do 690 John Wesley's Theology Today, Kenneth J. Collins

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Burwash, Rev N. Wesley's Fifty Two Standard Sermons. Salem, Ohio: Schmul Publishing Co., 1967. Note: All Sermons Must Be Read. Collins, Kenneth J. John Wesley: A Theological Journey. Nashville, Tennessee: Abingdon Press, 2003. Collins, Kenneth J. The Theology of John Wesley: Holy Love and the Shape of Grace (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2007). Collins, Kenneth J. and Tyson, John H.. Conversion in the Wesleyan Tradition (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2001)

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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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Course Description 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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Ot 617 X The Book Of Judges, Lawson G. Stone Jan 2008

Ot 617 X The Book Of Judges, Lawson G. Stone

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Course description This course explores the major exegetical issues in the Book of Judges and provides students with opportunities to apply original-language tools to several of the book’s salient passages. The primary concern in any exegetical work rests in the attempt to see beyond the limited perspectives of our particular cultural heritages and experience the text of the OT as a witness from a time, place, culture and ethnic location far removed from our own. Once we have learned to receive God's word across a cultural and ethnic divide, we become better able to communicate our witness to God's word …

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Ym 551 Theology And Pop Culture, James Hampton Jan 2008

Ym 551 Theology And Pop Culture, James Hampton

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Description of course: The content and focus of this seminar will address current urgent issues. The seminar will build around nationally known guest faculty who are practicing ministry professionals in the content area. For the seminar, advanced reading/critique preparation and follow-up integrative reflection will supplement the contact hours with the resource person. Faculty serve as campus planners/conveners/professors of record. (Catalog) This specific course is designed to address issues (and possible intersections) of theology and pop culture. This is to go beyond diner theology (discussing God after midnight at Denny’s) and offer grounding in both methodology and critical thought. It is …

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Ms 674 Mw 708 Introduction To World Religions, Terry C. Muck Jan 2008

Ms 674 Mw 708 Introduction To World Religions, Terry C. Muck

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COURSE DESCRIPTION In this course, students study the origin, history, and basic tenets of each of the major religious traditions of the world--Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, and Zoroastrianism. Students learn basic religious study skills, and engage in research projects in one or more of these religions.

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Mu 510 Musical Foundations For Pastoral Ministry, William C. Goold Jan 2008

Mu 510 Musical Foundations For Pastoral Ministry, William C. Goold

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Course Description: This course explores, informs and equips the pastor to deal with and understand the content, context, purpose, functions and biblical/theological foundations for the use of music in the worship life of the local church. Emphasis is given to content and modes of class presentation(s). The intended, specific focus of this course is for pastors who, though perhaps not formally trained as musicians, anticipate weekly involvement with music in their congregational worship of God.

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Nt 520 New Testament Introduction, Ben Witherington Jan 2008

Nt 520 New Testament Introduction, Ben Witherington

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COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is intended to help you begin to weave yourself through the maze of NT studies. During the course we will be exploring several major subject areas: 1) the history of the period in which the NT was written; 2) the social and cultural milieu in which early Christians lived; 3) the practice of the scholarly study of the NT (source, form, redaction, genre, rhetorical criticism, et al.); 4) questions of introduction about the books of the NT (authorship, date, audience, structure, purpose); 5) the practice of exegesis and hermeneutics. In terms of the cognitive content of …

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Do 690 John Wesley’S Theology Today, Kenneth J. Collins Jan 2008

Do 690 John Wesley’S Theology Today, Kenneth J. Collins

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Course Description and Objectives: The course will explore the theology of John Wesley in terms of his doctrine of salvation. Principal attention will be given to the following elements: 1) the nature of justification, 2) the significance of Wesley’s Aldersgate experience, 3) the new birth, 4) assurance 5) the faith of a servant, and 6) Christian perfection. In terms of methodology, the course will proceed in a Socratic and dialogical manner as it entertains an array of possible meanings of selected texts. This process, intense in many ways, should enhance the ability of students not only to understand the thought …

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Bs 820 History Of Interpretation, Lawson G. Stone Jan 2008

Bs 820 History Of Interpretation, Lawson G. Stone

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McKim, Donald K. Ed. Dictionary of Major Biblical Interpreters. Downers Grove, IVP, 2007. Greer, Rowan and J. Kugel. Early Biblical Interpretation. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1986. Young, Francis M. Biblical Exegesis and the Formation of Christian Culture. Cambridge, 1997. Repr. Hendrickson, 2002. Saint Augustine. On Christian Teaching. R. P. H. Green, trans. Oxford, 1997. Selected Additional Reading

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Cl 612 Christian Leadership Development, Richard Gray Jan 2008

Cl 612 Christian Leadership Development, Richard Gray

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Blackaby, Henry and Richard, Spiritual Leadership: Moving People On To God’s Agenda. Nashville, Tenn.: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2001. Clinton, J. Robert, The Making of a Leader. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1988. Engstrom, Ted W., The Making of a Christian Leader. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1976. Stanley, Andy., Visioneering. Sisters, Oregon: Multnomah Publishers, 1999. Saunders, Oswald J., Spiritual Leadership. Chicago: Moody Press, 1994. Thrall, Bill, McNicol , Bruce and Ken McElrath., The Ascent of a Leader. San Francisco: Jossey Bass Publishers, 1999

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Co 601 Counseling Theories And Techniques, Stephen P. Stratton Jan 2008

Co 601 Counseling Theories And Techniques, Stephen P. Stratton

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Corsini, R. J. & Wedding, D. (2008). Current psychotherapies, 8th Ed., Belmont, CA: Brooks Cole. Jones, S.L. & Butman, R.E. (1991). Modern psychotherapies. Downer's Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press. Johnson, E.L. & Jones, S.L. (2000). Psychology and Christianity: Four views. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press

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Co 603 Orientation To Christian Approaches To Diagnosis And Treatment Planning, Virginia Todd Holeman Jan 2008

Co 603 Orientation To Christian Approaches To Diagnosis And Treatment Planning, Virginia Todd Holeman

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Entwistle, D. (2004). Integrative approaches to psychology and Christianity: An introduction to worldview issues, philosophical foundations, and models of integration. Wipf & Stock Pub. ISBN: 159-244-7996

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Co 675 Group Counseling Theories And Techniques, Janet B. Dean Jan 2008

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.

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Co680 Career Counseling, Sally Foster Jan 2008

Co680 Career Counseling, Sally Foster

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This class is intended to be a foundational course in career counseling that will equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills for performing career development and counseling services in a variety of settings. The course incorporates both theoretical and applied dimensions of career counseling. Though primarily designed for students in the MA Counseling program, the course would be valuable for students in other programs who work with adolescent and other populations.

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Pr 700 Wo 700 Creative Preaching On The Sacraments, Lester Ruth Jan 2008

Pr 700 Wo 700 Creative Preaching On The Sacraments, Lester Ruth

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--O’Keefe, John J. and R. R. Reno, Sanctified Vision: An Introduction to Early Christian Interpretation of the Bible --Satterlee, Craig and Lester Ruth, Creative Preaching on the Sacraments, Discipleship Resources. --Yarnold, Edward, The Awe-Inspiring Rites of Initiation, The Liturgical Press.

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Pr 700 Creative Preaching On The Sacraments, Lester Ruth Jan 2008

Pr 700 Creative Preaching On The Sacraments, Lester Ruth

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--O’Keefe, John J. and R. R. Reno, Sanctified Vision: An Introduction to Early Christian Interpretation of the Bible --Satterlee, Craig and Lester Ruth, Creative Preaching on the Sacraments, Discipleship Resources. --Yarnold, Edward, The Awe-Inspiring Rites of Initiation, The Liturgical Press.

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St 753 The Human Person: Multidisciplinary Perspectives, Brian G. Edgar Jan 2008

St 753 The Human Person: Multidisciplinary Perspectives, Brian G. Edgar

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Southgate, Christopher et al, God, Humanity and the Cosmos: a textbook in science and religion Edinburgh: T and T Clark 1999 – pages 1-286, 329-398 - 350 pages John J. Davis, The Frontiers of Science and Faith: examining questions from the big bang to the end of the universe, Downers Grove: IVP, 2002 – 180 pages Green, Joel. (ed), What about the Soul? Neuroscience and Christian Anthropology, Nashville: Abingdon, 2004. – 190 pages Mitchell, C. Ben, Edmund D. Pellegrino, Jean Bethke Elshtain, John F. Kilner, Scott B. Rae, Biotechnology and the Human Good, Washington: Georgetown University Press, 2007 – 220 …

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