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TTPT 741 - Preaching Narrative Literature Credits 3 A great deal of scripture was written in narrative format. This course will equip students to properly interpret the story portions of the Old and New Testament, and assist them in preaching this literature with new confidence and power. Notes: Required of M.A.C.M.L. (Preaching and Pastoral Ministry) students. Offered Fall semester only. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTPT 609. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 742 - Preaching the Wisdom and Poetic Literature of the Old Testament Credits 3 A genre sensitive approach to interpreting and communicating the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon, with the goal of equipping the student to capture the insights and spiritual impact of this literature. Notes: Required of M.A.C.M.L. (Preaching and Pastoral Ministry) students. Offered Spring semester only. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTPT 609. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 743 - Preaching to the Post-Modern Mind Credits 3 This course will explore how the increasingly influential postmodern worldview impacts the preaching event. The class will give the modern preacher the homiletical tools necessary to function effectively in this intellectual environment. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTPT 609. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 745 - Issues in Spiritual Warfare Credits 3 A multidisciplinary and critical examination of a variety of contemporary models of deliverance ministry, exorcism, and inner healing prayer therapies. This course develops a biblical/theological/historical perspective, explores the cultural and anthropological dimensions, and investigates the psychological dynamics related to this phenomena. The goal is to develop a practical and eclectic model that is biblically grounded. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 747 - The Role of Spiritual Warfare in Christian Life and Ministry Credits 3 An exploration of the biblical and theological basis of spiritual warfare and how a practical understanding of this area of Christian teaching can facilitate the process of spiritual growth and fruitfulness in ministry. Attention will be given not only to general principles of spiritual warfare, but also to the role of inner healing and the ministry of deliverance. Included will be practical ministry skills in dealing with issues such as trauma, deception, bitterness, judgments, defense mechanisms and others that can hinder a person's relationship with God, the formation of mature Christian character, and ministry to others. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 750 - Directed Study Credits 1-4 Reading and research in selected areas of study. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 760 - Seminar Credits 1-3 Selected topics in the field of ministry. Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level.
TTPT 774 - The Family of the Christian Leader Credits 2 A consideration of the special and unique challenges faced by vocational Christian workers and their families. Includes all phases of occupational Christian ministry. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 775 - Parent Education in Ministry Credits 2 Review of the history of parenting, biblical injunctions and models of parenting, and current research on parenting. Then the development of parent education modules for conferences, seminars, workshops, learning groups or preaching series. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 791 - Field Internship Credits 0-2 Integration of all the disciplines of ministry and seminary education. It provides supervised experience in various phases of Christian ministry. One hundred hours of field experience each semester are evaluated in classroom interaction. Notes: Required of M.Div. (except Pastoral Care and Counseling, Spiritual Formation, and Missions and Intercultural Studies) and M.A.C.M.L. (Preaching and Pastoral Ministry); Missions and Intercultural Studies students see ISCL 791–792; Pastoral Care and Counseling see TTPT 693, 694, and 695. Offered Fall semester only. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: M.Div.: TTPT 591, TTPT 592, TTPT 691, TTPT 692 and completion of 48 hours of the M.Div. program. M.A.C.M.L. (Preaching and Pastoral Ministry): TTPT 591, TTPT 592, TTPT 691. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Pastoral/General Ministries (TPPA), a Major in Evangelism and Discipleship (TPEV), a Major in Messianic Jewish Studies (TPMS), a Major in Preaching & Pastoral Ministry (TAPP) or a Major in Christian Education (TPCE); Talbot School of Theology; Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 792 - Field Internship Credits 0-2 Integration of all the disciplines of ministry and seminary education. It provides supervised experience in various phases of Christian ministry. One hundred hours of field experience each semester are evaluated in classroom interaction. Notes: Required of M.Div. (except Pastoral Care and Counseling, Spiritual Formation, and Missions and Intercultural Studies) and M.A.C.M.L. (Preaching and Pastoral Ministry); Missions and Intercultural Studies students see ISCL 791–792; Pastoral Care and Counseling see TTPT 693, 694, and 695. Offered Spring semester only. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: M.Div. TTPT 591, TTPT 592, TTPT 691, TTPT 692 and completion of 48 hours of the M.Div. program. M.A.C.M.L. (Preaching and Pastoral Ministry) TTPT 591, 592, 691. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Pastoral/General Ministries (TPPA), a Major in Evangelism and Discipleship (TPEV), a Major in Messianic Jewish Studies (TPMS), a Major in Preaching & Pastoral Ministry (TAPP) or a Major in Christian Education (TPCE); Talbot School of Theology; Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 802 - Spiritual Conflicts and Counseling Credits 2 A study of the conflict between the kingdom of darkness and the kingdom of light with an emphasis on the authority, power, protection as well as the vulnerability of the believer. The techniques of counseling the spiritually afflicted are also considered. Notes: Elective for Th.M. students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level.
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