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TTPT 699 - Women's Ministries Internship Credits 1-2 Directed experience in preparation, enrichment, equipping and remedial ministries in selected churches and agencies. Note(s): May be taken for a maximum of 4 credits. Should be taken in student's final semesters. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Women's Ministries (TAWM); Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 700 - Sports Ministry Internship Credits 1-2 Directed experience in researching, developing, administering, and evaluating sports ministries. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 4 credits. Should be taken in student's final semesters. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level, Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level. TTPT 703 - The Church and Society Credits 3 A study of biblical ethics and the role the local church plays in the community. Special attention will be given to major social problems such as sanctity of life, chemical abuse, domestic violence, social ills, and the political process. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.M.L. (Pastoral Care and Counseling, Sports Ministries; Preaching and Pastoral Ministry may take TTPH 602 instead), M.A. Diversified, and M.Div. (except Missions and Intercultural Studies) students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 707 - Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling Credits 2 Explores ministry to people who request counseling in church and para- church contexts. Starting with relationship building skills, students will discover their limits in help-giving, and learn appropriate referral process. Much of the course focus will then be an exploration of building small communities within a church ministry. Note(s): Required of M.Div. (except Spiritual Formation), M.A.C.M.L., and M.A.C.E. students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 708 - Advanced Pastoral Counseling Credits 3 This course moves beyond learning relationship skills to developing skills that help people with the realization of physical, spiritual, emotional and moral issues in their lives. Secondly, there is a focus on skills that help people take responsibility for the awareness they have gained. The spiritual transformation process is integrated into the development of these skills. 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 Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 711 - Advanced Sermon Preparation Credits 2 This course will assist advanced students to hone their preaching skills. Students will interact with the professor and various established preachers on issues such as the practice and ethics of persuasion, varieties of personal style and delivery, and planning a preaching calendar. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTPT 609. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.
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 Post Masters Level, Doctoral 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. 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 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. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral 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. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral 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. Note(s): Required of M.Div. (Evangelism and Discipleship) students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTPT 723 - Integration in Jewish Studies Credits 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 Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.
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