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Christian Ministry and Leadership
Christian Ministry and Leadership Faculty Chair: Don Sunukjian, Th.D., Ph.D. Professors: Boersma, Edwards, Hagg, McIntosh, Sunukjian, J. Ten Elshof Associate Professors: Flashman, Seymour, Song Objectives The purpose of the Christian Ministry and Leadership department is to prepare the student for three areas of service: to lead the body of Christ in worship; to lead and equip Christians to build up one another; and to train them to reach their community for Christ. Courses TTPT 510 - Evangelism and Follow-Up Credits 3 The biblical principles and practice of evangelism and discipleship. The class will seek to develop the skills of personal evangelism, determine strategies for a discipleship ministry. Note(s): Required of M.Div. and M.A. (Biblical and Theological Studies) students and M.A.C.M.L. (Preaching and Pastoral Ministry) students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 591 - Introduction to Field Education Credit 1 Introduction into the practical elements of ministry. Emphasis will be placed on career planning, field experience and preparation for Field Education Internship in the M.Div. and M.A.C.M.L. programs. Note(s): Required of M.Div. students and M.A.C.M.L. (Preaching and Pastoral Ministry) students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level 2 Class, Senior Class, Graduate Level 4 Class, Junior Class, Graduate Level 1 Class, or Graduate Level 3 Class; Undergraduate, Talbot School of Theology; Undergraduate Level, Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 592 - Field Education II Credits 0 Weekly involvement in ministry with satisfactory completion of student's self-evaluation form and supervisor's evaluation form. Note(s): Required of M.Div. students and M.A.C.M.L. (Preaching and Pastoral Ministry) students. Grade Mode: C. Prerequisites: TTPT 591. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level 2 Class, Senior Class, Graduate Level 4 Class, Junior Class, Graduate Level 1 Class, or Graduate Level 3 Class; Undergraduate, Talbot School of Theology; Undergraduate Level, Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 602 - Pastoral Ministry Credits 3 A study of a pastor's call, purpose, and role in ministry. Special attention will be given to providing leadership in worship, music, ordinances, weddings, funerals, and hospital and home visitation. Note(s): Required of M.Div. (Pastoral and General Ministries, Christian Education, Evangelism and Discipleship, Spiritual Formation) students, and M.A.C.M.L. (Preaching and Pastoral Ministry) students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.
TTPT 604 - Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy Credits 3 Study of pastoral care to the physically and emotionally sick and suffering, crisis ministry, and ministry to the dying and bereaved. The special nature and demands of chaplaincy, including workplace, military and especially healthcare chaplaincy, will also be studied. Students will be required to establish a volunteer relationship with a healthcare agency (hospital or nursing home) in the community in order to complete a 36- hour clinical assignment for the class. Note(s): Required of M.Div. and M.A.C.M.L. (Pastoral Care and Counseling) students. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTPT 707. Restrictions: Must be Pastoral Care & Couns (TPCC) or Pastoral Care & Couns (TACC); Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 609 - Expository Preaching Credits 3 The process of preparation that results in sermons that are biblically accurate, easy to follow, interesting to listen to and relevant to contemporary needs. Note(s): Required of M.Div. students and M.A.C.M.L. (Preaching and Pastoral Ministry, Women's Ministries, Sports Ministry) students. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: M.Div. and M.A.C.M.L.: TTBE 517, TTNT 503; M.A.: TTBE 517. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level 2 Class, Senior Class, Graduate Level 4 Class, Junior Class, Graduate Level 1 Class, or Graduate Level 3 Class; Undergraduate, Talbot School of Theology; Undergraduate Level, Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 610 - Contemporary Biblical Preaching Credits 3 A study of factors leading to preaching effectiveness, including: creative preaching forms, speaker credibility, listener motivation, auditorium size and shape, filing systems and organizing the work week. Note(s): Required of M.Div. (Pastoral and General Ministries; Evangelism and Discipleship) students, and M.A.C.M.L. (Preaching and Pastoral Ministry) students. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTPT 609. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level 2 Class, Senior Class, Graduate Level 4 Class, Junior Class, Graduate Level 1 Class, or Graduate Level 3 Class; Talbot School of Theology; Undergraduate Level, Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 611 - Practical Theology Seminar Credits 1-2 Discussion of one or more facets of the ministry with an emphasis on serving in the local church. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 614 - Church Growth and Church Planting in the USA Credits 3 A study of the biblical principles and practices for church growth and church planting in the North American context. Special emphasis placed on defining current trends and contemporary models of ministry. Note(s): Required of M.Div. (Evangelism and Discipleship) students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.
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