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Biola University
TTDE 8980 - Dissertation Final Editing Credit 1 Following the successful final defense of the dissertation and final substantive revisions, a student may register for TTDE 8980 instead of TTDE 8960 or 8970 to complete the final editing process. Approval from the dissertation committee chair is required for enrollment. Students enrolled in this course are not considered full-time. Available for one semester only. Grade Mode: C. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; and Doctoral Level. Ministry, D.Min. Faculty Director: D. Bruce Seymour, D.Min. Distinguished Professors: Moreland, Wilkins Professors: Edwards, McIntosh, Porter, Sunukian Associate Professors : Shin, Song Professor at Large : DeWeese Courses TTMN 800 - Christ, Culture, and the Church I Credits 6 This course will explore the issues and challenges that Asian-American leaders may face in any Asian-American ministry. This will include an examination of Asian culture and its influence on Christianity, different church models, social structures, and procedural and philosophical differences present in an Asian ministry context. This course will also include an overview of the latest trends and innovations that Asian- American churches are currently experiencing and implementing. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level. TTMN 801 - Year One Post-Residency Project Credit 1 Post-residency Project related to the Year One coursework. The project should be done in the student's place of ministry. Notes: Required upon successful completion of Year One residency. This course is a prerequisite to Year Two. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level. TTMN 802 - Year Two Post-Residency Project Credit 1 Post-residency Project related to the Year Two coursework. The project should be done in the student's place of ministry. Notes: Required upon successful completion of Year Two residency. This course is a prerequisite to Year Three. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTMN 801. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level. TTMN 803 - Year Three Post-Residency Project Credit 1 Post-residency Project related to the Year Three coursework. The project should be done in the student's place of ministry. Notes: Required upon successful completion of Year Three residency. This course is a prerequisite to TTMN 892 Doctoral Project Proposal Submission. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTMN 802. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level. TTMN 804 - The Personal Life of the Asian-American Leader Credits 6 This course will be a comprehensive study of the needed self-awareness and disciplines required for a leader in an Asian-American ministry context. This will include personal spiritual disciplines, the role of the family, resources for spiritual growth, and ministerial coaching for long- term success. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level.
TTMN 805 - Christ, Culture, and the Church II Credits 6 This course will examine more closely the influences of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism as they conflict with Christian biblical principles and practices within the church. Contextualization and assimilation will also be examined in order to bring about an integration of Christian principles. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level. TTMN 806 - The Challenges of Asian-American Leadership Credits 6 Asian-American leaders can expect particular challenges in ministry. These issues will be explored with the goal of preparing a proactive plan to overcome these challenges. This will include biblical training in conflict resolution, conducting a healthy staff, building a resource network for crisis situations, and developing a personal support system. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level. TTMN 807 - Lessons on Longevity for the Asian-American Leader Credits 6 The focus for this course will be to help Asian-American leaders build healthy practices that will lead to a long and enduring ministry. Lessons will include spiritual self-care, team support-building, physical and emotional nurture, and careful, strategic, planning for the long haul. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level. TTMN 808 - The Asian-American Mentor Credits 6 This class will give a biblical overview of mentorship and will teach the leaders how to mentor others for leadership development. Different models of mentorship, discipleship, and coaching will be examined in light of the busy schedules of people today. This week of study will include an emphasis on the topic of leadership succession. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level. TTMN 809 - Understanding Leadership Credits 6 Students will learn the character and competencies required of a Christian leader. Instruction will involve biblical exegesis, exposure to leadership literature, and interactive dialogue with current Christian leaders. Students will then engage in a self-assessment exercise of their current leadership practices. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level. TTMN 810 - Speaking as a Leader Credits 6 Students learn why Christian leaders need to speak God's word and how to speak God's word. Students learn how to identify a biblical idea and effectively employ that idea in their public communication. Students learn how to be persuasive and how to understand the people they are speaking to. Students speak in class without notes. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level. TTMN 811 - The Nature of the Church Credits 6 This course is held off campus and involves travel to different cities. Students enhance their ability to evaluate a ministry theologically. Students are exposed to a variety of theologies of the church through lectures and 'on location' exposure. Students interact with ministry leaders, fellow students and their faculty-mentor to discover and theologically evaluate a variety of evangelical ministries. As a result, students should be able to accurately assess and express the theology of their own ministry. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level.
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