Talbot School of Theology
Christian Education Faculty Chair:
TTBE 726 - Expositional Methodology in Daniel and Revelation Application of expositional method to selected passages from Daniel and Revelation. Discussion of crucial background and critical issues, book structures, interpretive difficulties, practical implications and various approaches to understanding the text of each book. Prerequisite(s): TTBE 517 or TTSF 517. Note(s): Required of M.Div. Students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTBE 731 - Exposition of Old Testament Segments or Themes These electives (TTBE 731, 732, 733) will be offered in cycle, with the breadth of the scope of each offering determined by: 1) the expertise of available faculty; 2) current issues of scholarly and practical importance; and 3) balance in regard to recent offerings. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTBE 732 - Exposition of New Testament Segments or Themes These electives (TTBE 731, 732, 733) will be offered in cycle, with the breadth of the scope of each offering determined by: 1) the expertise of available faculty; 2) current issues of scholarly and practical importance; and 3) balance in regard to recent offerings. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTBE 733 - Biographical Exposition of Selected Biblical Figures These electives (TTBE 731, 732, 733) will be offered in cycle, with the breadth of the scope of each offering determined by: 1) the expertise of available faculty; 2) current issues of scholarly and practical importance; and 3) balance in regard to recent offerings. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTBE 740 - Advanced Hermeneutics A seminar focusing upon issues in philosophical hermeneutics and the philosophy of language with special attention to the nature of the Bible and its application. Prerequisite(s): TTBE 517. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTBE 741 - Issues in Biblical Exposition A seminar focusing on selected technical and practical issues in the field of biblical exposition. Prerequisite(s): TTBE 726. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTBE 745 - World of the Old Testament Old Testament backgrounds, including a study of the religion, literature, geography, archaeology, and culture of Israel in its ancient Near Eastern environment. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTBE 750 - Old Testament Wisdom and Poetry An expositional study of key passages and themes in Psalms, Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes. Special emphasis is given to the characteristics of Old Testament poetry, the unique purposes of Old Testament wisdom and hymnic literature and the theological relevance of each book in ministry today. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTBE 770 - The Life of Christ A chronological and expositional study of Jesus Christ’s life on earth, emphasizing the historical, cultural and theological interpretation of key events and teachings in Christ’s life, as well as the similarities/differences of the four gospel accounts. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTBE 806 - Bible Exposition Seminar Special course work for TTBE majors who wish to study a particular area of Bible exposition. Note(s): Elective for Th.M. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTBE 811 - Exposition of Central Prophetic Passages A special concentration on exposition of selected prophecies with regard to culture, views and the integration of the passages with an overall biblical picture. Note(s): Elective for Th.M. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTBE 880 - Directed Research Supervised research in selected areas of biblical studies. Note(s): Elective for Th.M. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–4. TTBE 891 - Research Seminar Discussion and application of the central areas of Bible Exposition research and related fields of study. Instruction in research methodology, including the identification of a problem, the steps taken to resolve it, and writing the results. Fee: $50. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTBE 892 - Research Seminar Discussion and application of the central areas of Bible Exposition research and related fields of study. Instruction in research, including the identification of a problem, the steps undertaken to resolve a problem, and writing the results. Note(s): A second semester taken to continue research in an area of interest. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2.
Frederick Cardoza, Ph.D.
Professors:
Carr, Eguizabal, Issler, Lawson Cardoza, Esqueda, Keehn, J. Kim
Associate Professors: Research Professors:
Anthony, Wright
Objectives The aim of the Department of Christian Education is that of developing Christian educators who understand the significance of an educational ministry and who possess the skills necessary to function as Christian educators. To this end, course offerings have been designed to blend theory and practice. Most elective courses are designed to track the student’s specialization in order to accommodate the student’s vocation. Courses TTCE 508 - Organizational Leadership An analysis of leadership and administrative principles and processes as they apply to the church and parachurch agencies. Special attention to the relation of administrative functions and ministry. When Offered: Spring semester. Note(s): Required of M.Div. (Christian Education), M.A.C.M.L. (Women’s Ministries), and M.A.C.E. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTCE 511 - Foundations of Leadership Investigation into leadership theory and practice leading to the development of a bibliocentric philosophy of leadership; practice in basic leadership skills; study of application of concepts in the church and parachurch agencies. Note(s): Elective. By arrangement. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTCE 512 - Educational Leadership and Administration An analysis of leadership and administrative principles and processes as they apply to the church and parachurch agencies. Special attention to the relation of administrative functions and ministry. When Offered: Spring semester. Note(s): Required of M.Div. (Christian Education), M.A.C.M.L. (Women’s Ministries), and M.A.C.E. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTCE 514 - Women and Men in Christian Ministry An investigation of the role of women and men in ministry and leadership in the light of Scripture. Also includes a discussion of issues men and women in the ministry face when working together. When Offered: Fall. Note(s): Elective. Required of M.A.C.M.L. (Women’s Ministries). Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 518 - Staff Development An in-depth look at issues surrounding the development, supervision, and support of volunteer staff as well as the dynamics of multiple-staff ministry and ways to enhance the work of ministry teams. When Offered: Spring, odd years. Note(s): Required of Accelerated M.A.C.E. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 519 - Leadership Coaching and Teambuilding A synthesis of strategic approaches to executive Christian leadership through the efficient development, supervision, and support of vocational and volunteer staff, both individually and as ministry teams. When Offered: Fall, generally on odd years. Note(s): Required of Accelerated M.A.C.E. students. May be taken multiple times for credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTCE 521 - Foundations of the Teaching-Learning Process Investigation into the major issues of educational psychology, including learning theory, motivation, learning styles, and instructional methodologies with direct application to classroom use. Integration of theology and psychology an emphasis. When Offered: Fall semester. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.E. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTCE 523 - Teaching Ministry Investigation into the major issues of educational psychology, including learning theory, motivation, learning styles and instructional methodologies with direct application to classroom use. Integration of theology and psychology an emphasis. When Offered: Fall semester. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.E. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3.
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