Talbot School of Theology
TTDE 897 - Leave of Absence For students who have been granted an official leave of absence from the doctoral program. Fee: A fee equivalent to one credit of tuition is normally charged. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 0.
TTMN 809 - Understanding Leadership Students will learn the character and competencies required of a Christian leader. Instruction will involve biblical exegesis, exposure to leadership literature, and interactive dialogue with current Christian leaders. Students will then engage in a self-assessment exercise of their current leadership practices. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 810 - Speaking as a Leader Students learn why Christian leaders need to speak God’s word and how to speak God’s word. Students learn how to identify a biblical idea and effectively employ that idea in their public communication. Students learn how to be persuasive and how to understand the people they are speaking to. Students speak in class without notes. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 811 - The Nature of the Church This course is held off campus and involves travel to different cities. Students enhance their ability to evaluate a ministry theologically. Students are exposed to a variety of theologies of the church through lectures and “on location” exposure. Students interact with ministry leaders, fellow students and their faculty-mentor to discover and theologically evaluate a variety of evangelical ministries. As a result, students should be able to accurately assess and express the theology of their own ministry. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 812 - The Cultural Sensitivity of the Church This course is held off campus in a different city. The goal of this course is for students to enhance their ability to evaluate the cultural adaptation of a ministry. Students interact with ministry leaders, fellow students and their faculty-mentor as they discover in what ways and how effectively these ministries have adapted to the culture in which they minister. As a result, students are better able to assess and express the cultural sensitivity of their own ministries. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 813 - Healing the Wounded Leader During this class, students learn how and why ministry leaders are wounded in ministry. Through interaction with their faculty-mentor and guest faculty, students learn a variety of strategies to address the hurts experienced by leaders in the practice of ministry. Students apply these strategies to their own ministries and the ministries of others where appropriate. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 814 - Healing the Wounded Congregation Students learn how to assess if, and how severely, a ministry has been wounded. Through interaction with their faculty-mentor and guest faculty, students also learn a variety of strategies that leaders can use to address the corporate wounds of a ministry and facilitate healing and wholeness. Students apply these strategies to their own ministries and the ministries of others where appropriate. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 821 - The Biblical Context of Discipleship and the Person I During this class, students explore their own background in discipleship practices in light of the historical and biblical context of discipleship, seeking to understand Jesus’ distinct form of discipleship. This leads to an understanding of discipleship as Jesus intended it to be developed in the early church, and how Paul and Peter and other biblical authors developed discipleship and spiritual formation in their writings as a theoretical and practical way of life for individual believers and the church. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 822 - The Biblical Context of Discipleship and the Person II During this class, students examine and apply these biblical principles of discipleship in their personal life. Students are guided by resident and guest professors as they reflect upon their lifetime of study and application of discipleship and spiritual formation. Students conclude by developing a strategy of personal growth in their discipleship to Jesus, and how that can be implemented in the lives of those within their ministry. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 823 - Discipleship as the Ministry of the Church I Students explore God’s plan for the church and how discipleship can be understood as a holistic ministry of the church. Students are assisted by resident and guest professors in understanding the nature of the church and its relation to discipleship. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 824 - Discipleship as the Ministry of the Church II During this class, guest professors escort students through past and present ministries to examine specific practices of discipleship within the church. Students visit with guest professors and examine first- hand various aspects of discipleship, including mentoring, leadership development, and small groups. During the rest of the week, we discuss life-span Christian education, youth ministry, family ministry, counseling, evangelism and follow-up. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6.
Ministry, D.Min. Faculty Assistant Director: Distinguished Professors:
D. Bruce Seymour, D.Min.
Moreland, Wilkins
Professors:
Edwards, R. Johnson, McIntosh
Associate Professors :
Porter, Shin, Song
Courses TTMN 800 - Christ, Culture, and the Church I
This course will explore the issues and challenges that Asian-American leaders may face in any Asian-American ministry. This will include an examination of Asian culture and its influence on Christianity, different church models, social structures, and procedural and philosophical differences present in an Asian ministry context. This course will also include an overview of the latest trends and innovations that Asian- American churches are currently experiencing and implementing. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 801 - Year One Post-Residency Project Post-residency Project related to the Year One coursework. The project should be done in the student’s place of ministry. Note(s): Required upon successful completion of Year One residency. This course is a prerequisite to Year Two. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. TTMN 802 - Year Two Post-Residency Project Post-residency Project related to the Year Two coursework. The project should be done in the student’s place of ministry. Prerequisite(s): TTMN 801. Note(s): Required upon successful completion of Year Two residency. This course is a prerequisite to Year Three. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. TTMN 803 - Year Three Post-Residency Project Post-residency Project related to the Year Three coursework. The project should be done in the student’s place of ministry. Prerequisite(s): TTMN 802. Note(s): Required upon successful completion of Year Three residency. This course is a prerequisite to TTMN 892 Doctoral Project Proposal Submission. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. TTMN 804 - The Personal Life of the Asian-American Leader This course will be a comprehensive study of the needed self-awareness and disciplines required for a leader in an Asian-American ministry context. This will include personal spiritual disciplines, the role of the family, resources for spiritual growth, and ministerial coaching for long- term success. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 805 - Christ, Culture, and the Church II This course will examine more closely the influences of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism as they conflict with Christian biblical principles and practices within the church. Contextualization and assimilation will also be examined in order to bring about an integration of Christian principles. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 806 - The Challenges of Asian-American Leadership Asian-American leaders can expect particular challenges in ministry. These issues will be explored with the goal of preparing a proactive plan to overcome these challenges. This will include biblical training in conflict resolution, conducting a healthy staff, building a resource network for crisis situations, and developing a personal support system. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 807 - Lessons on Longevity for the Asian-American Leader The focus for this course will be to help Asian-American leaders build healthy practices that will lead to a long and enduring ministry. Lessons will include spiritual self-care, team support-building, physical and emotional nurture, and careful, strategic, planning for the long haul. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 808 - The Asian-American Mentor This class will give a biblical overview of mentorship and will teach the leaders how to mentor others for leadership development. Different models of mentorship, discipleship, and coaching will be examined in light of the busy schedules of people today. This week of study will include an emphasis on the topic of leadership succession. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6.
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