Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
TTCE 725 - Formation of Moral Character Analysis of critical issues related to character and habit formation and the practice of moral education for Christian education. Opportunity for students to develop character formation plans as part of a larger discipleship ministry. When Offered: In conjunction with doctoral programs. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 727 - Faith Development Analysis of current theories and models of faith development and how it is enhanced in family and congregational ministry settings. Focuses on the application of faith development theories to the practice of ministry across the life cycle. When Offered: By arrangement. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 780 - Directed Studies in Christian Education Directed studies in the field of Christian education. When Offered: By arrangement. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different content. Normally available to Christian education students only. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. TTCE 790 - Educational Practicum Directed experiences conducted through a local ministry context. Similar content to TTCE 690, with applications to pastoral ministry. Minimum of 10 hours field involvement per week. When Offered: Each semester. Prerequisite(s): TTPT 591, 592, 691, 692, 48 credits of class work. Required of, and limited to M.Div. students majoring in C.E. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. TTCE 791 - Educational Practicum I Directed experiences conducted through a local ministry context. Similar content to TTCE 691, with applications to pastoral ministry. A minimum of 10 hours field involvement per week. When Offered: Fall. Prerequisite(s): TTPT 591, 592, 691, 692, 48 credits of class work. Note(s): Required of, and limited to, M.Div. students majoring in C.E. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. TTCE 792 - Educational Practicum II Directed experiences conducted through a local ministry context. Similar content to TTCE 692, with applications to pastoral ministry. A minimum of 10 hours field involvement per week. When Offered: Spring. Prerequisite(s): TTPT 591, 592, 691, 692, 48 credits of class work. Note(s): Required of, and limited to, M.Div. students majoring in C.E. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. Christian Ministry and Leadership Faculty Chair: Don Sunukjian, Th.D., Ph.D. Professors:
TTPT 602 - Pastoral Ministry 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. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTPT 604 - Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy 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. When Offered: Fall. Prerequisite(s): TTPT 707. Note(s): Required of M.Div. and M.A.C.M.L. (Pastoral Care and Counseling) students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTPT 609 - Expository Preaching The process of preparation that results in sermons that are biblically accurate, easy to follow, interesting to listen to and relevant to contemporary needs. Prerequisite(s): M.Div. TTBE 517, TTNT 503; M.A. TTBE 517. Note(s): Required of M.Div. students and M.A.C.M.L. (Women’s 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. Prerequisite(s): TTPT 609. Note(s): Required of M.Div. (Pastoral and General Ministries; Evangelism and Discipleship) students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTPT 611 - Practical Theology Seminar Discussion of one or more facets of the ministry with an emphasis on serving in the local church. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–2. TTPT 614 - Church Growth and Church Planting in the USA 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. When Offered: Fall. Note(s): Required of M.Div. (Evangelism and Discipleship) students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTPT 620 - Principles and Practice of Worship A study of the theology and practice of congregational worship from a biblical, psychological, practical, and historical perspective. The course includes an analysis of contemporary styles, and the development of basic skills for leading congregational worship. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTPT 623 - The Asian Church in the American Society Ministries) students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTPT 610 - Contemporary Biblical Preaching A study of various factors that impact the effectiveness of a second generation English ministry with a first generation Asian church. These factors include how immigration history and family structure shape leadership style and church structure. Since these structures contribute to on-going conflict with American societal values, biblical principles are explored to personally and corporately address conflict resolution. Learn group leadership skills that can be applied to various contexts including church, counseling and community. Course focuses on content and skills development and you will actually lead a new group with supervision provided through the course. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTPT 627 - Premarital Preparation and Counseling Counseling techniques applied to dating and courtship, engagement and premarital adjustments. Principles and structures of premarital counseling are stressed and demonstrated. Emphasis on the use of TJTA, Prepare and Family History analysis. When Offered: Fall. Prerequisite(s): TTPT 707. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTPT 628 - Marital Counseling Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTPT 626 - Group Counseling Leadership Explores the foundations of marriage and marital conflict from scriptural and psychological perspectives. Reviews approaches to counseling and explores change and growth procedures and skills. When Offered: Fall. Prerequisite(s): TTPT 707. Note(s): Required of M.Div. and M.A.C.M.L. (Pastoral Care and Counseling) students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
Boersma, Edwards, Hagg, R. Johnson, McIntosh, Sunukjian, J. Ten Elshof
Associate Professors:
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 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. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTPT 591 - Introduction to Field Education 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. program. Restriction(s): M.Div. students only. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. TTPT 592 - Field Education II Weekly involvement in ministry with satisfactory completion of student’s self-evaluation form and supervisor’s evaluation form. Prerequisite(s): TTPT 591. Restriction(s): M.Div. students only. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 0.
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