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Christian Ministry and Leadership
TTPT 712 - Ethics of the Fathers Credits 2 A study of the tractate of the Mishnah called Pirke Avot, the Ethics of the Fathers, with a view toward comparing these rabbinic teachings with the wisdom literature of the Hebrew Scriptures, the revelation of the New Testament, and the issues of ethics in contemporary society. Attention will be given to the interrelatedness of this Jewish tradition with biblical ethics incumbent upon Messianic Jewish congregations. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 716 - Addressing Common Pastoral Counseling Concerns Credits 3 A study of some of the common concerns presented to pastors and pastoral care leaders. Issues such as ADD and related disorders, alcohol and substance abuse, anger, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, loss and grief, self-image and identity disorders, sexual addictions and pornography, and suicide will be studied. Specific interventions will be studied to augment the overall helping processes learned in other classes. The integration of theology and psychology will be prominent in this course as well. Notes: Required of M.Div. and M.A.C.M.L. (Pastoral Care and Counseling) students. Offered in Spring semester only. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTPT 707. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Pastoral Care & Couns (TPCC) or a Major in Pastoral Care & Couns (TACC); Talbot School of Theology; Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 717 - Research Seminar I Credits 1-2 In-depth investigation of a topic under the guidance of the Christian Ministry and Leadership department using standard research procedures. Topic selection is by department approval. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 718 - Research Seminar II Credits 1-2 In-depth investigation of a topic under the guidance of the Christian Ministry and Leadership department using standard research procedures. Topic selection is by department approval. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 722 - Small Group Discipleship Credits 3 An examination of the role of small groups in the local church for developing biblical community. Emphasis is placed on understanding interpersonal relationships, character development and skills for organizing and leading a small group ministry. Notes: Required of M.Div. (Evangelism and Discipleship) students. Offered Spring semester only. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 723 - Integration in Jewish Studies Credits 2,3 Intended as a capstone seminar, this course will summarize and apply the primary lessons learned throughout the program in Jewish Studies. The integration of learning in this course is designed to better equip those entering or continuing in the field of Messianic Jewish ministry. Students will be expected to share the findings of their thesis research and/or field education with a view toward refinement and development of further investigation. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level.
TTPT 725 - Counseling Troubled Families Credits 3 A comparison of positive and negative family systems in Scripture, in theory and in church life. The development of a team approach to intervention, enrichment and equipping for ministry to families. Notes: Required of M.Div. and M.A.C.M.L. (Pastoral Care and Counseling)
students. Offered Spring semester only. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTPT 628, TTPT 707 or their equivalents.
Restrictions: Must be a Major in Pastoral Care & Couns (TPCC) or a Major in Pastoral Care & Couns (TACC); Talbot School of Theology; Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 726 - Creative Preaching Credits 2 An exploration of innovative ways to proclaim God's Word, such as dramatic narrative, voice-over, audience participation, interview format, and video integration. This course will equip the student to creatively communicate the Bible with cultural relevance and scriptural fidelity. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTPT 609. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Doctoral Level, Post Credits 3 Study and practice of mentoring in the context of ministry and preparation for ministry. Students will be exposed to mentoring in a variety of contexts and distill the most important processes of mentoring for ministry. The major proportion of the course will put students into the practice of mentoring where mentoring processes can be experienced first hand. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 730 - Biblical Leadership and Management Credits 3 The biblical basis for organizational management and leadership. Examination of the process of planning, organizing, leading and Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 728 - Mentoring in Ministry supporting from a biblical basis and made applicable to Christian service and ministry. Notes: Required of M.Div. (Pastoral and General Ministries, Evangelism and Discipleship, Missions and Intercultural Studies), M.A.C.M.L. (Preaching and Pastoral Ministry), and M.A.C.E. (Executive Leadership Specialization elective) students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 732 - Money and Ministry: Biblical Study Credits 3 This course is an exploration of biblical texts related to the personal use of money and possessions with the outcome of leading students to develop a biblical worldview of money that translates into a way of life. Attention will be placed on practical implementation of God's financial principles in the students' church ministry context and family situations. Topics to be covered: materialism and spirituality, honesty, giving, counsel, savings, debt, credit, work, eternity, and church financial education. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 740 - Issues and Ethics in Ministry Credits 2 A study of the ethical issues unique to the pastor, his family and the congregation. An examination of theological and psychological aspects of pastoral care, including ethical issues, networking with other health care professionals, management of the practice of church discipline, and equipping of the laity for pastoral care ministries. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level.
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