Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
inductive and deductive in nature. Students preach in class without notes. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 874 - Preaching Poetic, Prophetic, Law and Proverb During this course, students learn the unique literary characteristics of the poetic, prophetic, law and proverbial literature in the Bible, and how to apply that knowledge to the hermeneutical and homiletical tasks of preaching. The class is both inductive and deductive in nature. Students preach in class without notes. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 875 - Preaching the Gospels During this course, students engage in a fresh examination of the gospels. Students learn the unique literary characteristics of gospel literature in the Bible and how to apply that knowledge to the hermeneutical and homiletical tasks of preaching. The class is both inductive and deductive in nature. Student preaching in class without notes. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 876 - Preaching Prophetic and Wisdom Literature A comprehensive study of the unique literary characteristics of the Prophets, Psalms, and Wisdom Literature in the Old Testament. Students will learn how to interpret and communicate these passages in a way that is congruent with the biblical text itself. They will also have the opportunity to prepare and deliver a sermon from the prophetic literature and receive feedback. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 877 - Preaching Apocalyptic Literature A comprehensive study of the unique literary characteristics of the Apocalyptic Literature in both the Old and New Testaments. Students will learn how to interpret and communicate these passages in a way that is congruent with the biblical text itself. They will also learn about creative preaching forms as well as addressing the challenges of balance in the preacher’s personal life. They will also have the opportunity to prepare and deliver a sermon from the prophetic literature and receive feedback. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 880–885 - Doctoral Project Research and writing toward the completion of the doctoral project. Note(s): Students are permitted up to six semesters to complete an acceptable doctoral project and will be registered in one of these courses sequentially until they either complete the project or withdraw. The fee for each of the courses in the TTMN 880–885 sequence is $500. During the first two semesters of the doctoral project phase the students are considered full-time students (registered in TTMN 880 and TTMN 881 respectively). Students needing more time beyond the first two semesters of the doctoral project phase (i.e. any part of the remaining four semesters) are considered part-time students (less than half-time). Fee: $500 per semester. Grade Mode: D. Credit(s): 0. TTMN 887 - Leave of Absence Leave of absence due to emergency. Fee: $100. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 0. TTMN 888 - Seminar: Selected Topics Seminars offered by special lecturers or visiting scholars addressing areas of specific interest. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–6. TTMN 889 - Independent Study A directed individual study whereby the student may do advanced reading or research into an area of special interest. A proposal must be prepared according to guidelines available in the D.Min. office and approved by the D.Min. director. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–6. TTMN 892 - Doctoral Project Proposal Submission First time submission of final doctoral project proposal. Fee: $1,000. Grade Mode: V. Credit(s): 0. TTMN 895 - Program Extension Students who have completed the doctoral project courses (TTMN 880–885) but have not completed an acceptable doctoral project, may apply for an extension. If granted, they must be registered in this course, TTMN 895 Program Extension. Extensions are granted on a case-by-case basis, require a special application and approval by the D.Min. office and the Dean of Academic Records. Extensions are granted one semester at a time but the student may request an extension of two semesters on the application. Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated legitimate need for more time, steady progress toward project completion and statement of feasible plan to complete the project with intermediate deadlines. Fee: $750 per semester. Grade Mode: D. Credit(s): 0.
TTMN 860 - Leadership II Students learn a variety of theories of leadership from the past as well as the present. Students are encouraged to critically evaluate these theories, and then propose a leadership theory that is compatible with Scripture and well-suited for their current ministry environment. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 863 - Foundations for Multiethnic Ministry A comprehensive study of the Old and New Testament focusing primarily on the evangelistic mandate to disciple all the nations. Attention is given to a history of the apostolic response and missionary obedience of the church (Matthew 28:18–20), as well as an investigation of God’s desire to reach all people groups. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 864 - Principles and Procedures of Multiethnic Ministry An overview of the essential principles and practices of multiethnic church ministry in the North American context. Focus is placed on understanding the historical development of immigration in the USA, as well as understanding cultures, social structures, procedures, methodologies, barriers, and general steps for effective growth of multiethnic churches. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 865 - Models and Strategies for Multiethnic Congregations An exploration of historical and contemporary models of multiethnic and multicultural churches. Emphasis will be placed on case studies, visits to multiethnic churches in Southern California, and discussion with pastors from multiethnic churches. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 866 - Understanding the Peoples of Ethnic America An overview of the numerous ethnic peoples in the United States. The course will include a historical analysis of immigration patterns, and descriptive discussion of the cultures of the major ethnic groups present in the USA. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 867 - Multiethnic Dimensions of Missional Leadership Systematic study of the history and development of leadership theory throughout the last century, with special emphasis on application to missional leadership of multiethnic churches in the United States. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 868 - Leading and Managing Multiethnic Congregations This course explores the principles and best practices for managing change and conflict in a local church, and will make extensive use of case studies of effective conflict management in secular and Christian organizations. The doctoral project idea will be presented in this course, with an emphasis in assisting the student to prepare a proposal, as well as teaching how to write and present the final doctoral project. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 869 - Preaching the Bible In this course, students wrestle with what it means to create a “biblical sermon.” Students work through a number of passages in order to understand the main idea of the text. Emphasis is placed on the importance of recognizing and respecting the genre of a biblical text throughout the preaching process. Students preach without notes at the end of the week and be evaluated by the professor as well as others in the class. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 870 - Preaching to Listeners Since preachers always speak to particular people, this course focuses upon understanding the audience. Utilizing guest professors, the class learns how to analyze an audience and wrestle with how sermons can respond to communication challenges such as gender, age and culture. Students preach without notes at the end of the week and are evaluated by the professor as well as others in the class. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 871 - Preaching Narratives During this course, students learn the unique literary characteristics of biblical narratives and how to apply that knowledge to the hermeneutical and homiletical tasks of preaching. The class is both inductive and deductive in nature. Students preach in class without notes. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 872 - Preaching Epistles During this course, students engage in a fresh re-examination of the epistles. Students learn the unique literary characteristics of the epistle literature in the Bible and how to apply that knowledge to the hermeneutical and homiletical tasks of preaching. The class is both inductive and deductive in nature. Students preach in class without notes. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 873 - Preaching Apocalyptic Literature During this course, students learn the unique literary characteristics of biblical apocalyptic literature and how to apply that knowledge to the hermeneutical and homiletical tasks of preaching. The class is both
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