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School of Professional Studies Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership

Talbot School of Theology Bible Exposition

Institute for Spiritual Formation

New Testament Language & Literature

Chair: ........................................................................................... John Coe, Ph.D.

Course (TTSF) TTSF 543

Dean: ........................................................................................ Irma D. Hill, Ph.D.

Chair: ....................................................................... John C. Hutchison, Ph.D.

Chair: ...........................................................................Clinton E. Arnold, Ph.D.

Personal Foundations of Spirituality & Retreat......... 1–3 This course focuses upon the importance of self-understand- ing for spiritual and emotional well-being as well as effective ministry to hurting people. It includes an investigation into the impact of personal and family history on theological outlook, emotional congruence, relational attractions and moral decisions. Several personal assessments as well as one or more therapy sessions are an integral part of this course and will require an additional fee.

Course (TTBE) TTBE 732

Courses (TTNT) TTNT 703

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Exposition of New Testament Segments or Themes............................................................................... 2–3 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.

The Cultural Setting of the Gospels.............................. 2–3 An examination of such things as Jewish religious beliefs and customs, the political situation, urban life, folk belief, ethnic issues, language, Graeco-Roman religious beliefs and cus- toms, and other cultural phenomena that form the relevant background to the Gospels. When Offered: By rotation and on request. Elective. The Cultural Setting of Acts............................................. 2–3 An examination of such things as Jewish religious beliefs and customs, the political situation, urban life, folk belief, ethnic issues, language, Graeco-Roman religious beliefs and customs, and other cultural phenomena that form the relevant back- ground to the book of Acts. When Offered: By rotation and on request. Elective. The Cultural Setting of Second Corinthians............... 2–3 An examination of such things as Jewish religious beliefs and customs, the political situation, urban life, folk belief, ethnic issues, language, Graeco-Roman religious beliefs and customs, and other cultural phenomena that form the relevant back- ground to Paul's letters to Corinth. When Offered: By rotation and on request. Elective. The World of the New Testament....................................... 3 New Testament historical backgrounds and archaeology, including a study of the religious developments, literature, geography and cultural setting of Judaism and the Hellenistic world at the time of Christ and the early Church. Required of Th.M. (New Testament) students. Seminar on the Cultural Setting of the New Testament......................................................................... 3 An examination of such things as Jewish religious beliefs and customs, the political situation, urban life, folk belief, ethnic issues, language, Graeco-Roman religious beliefs and cus- toms, and other cultural phenomena that form the relevant background to various TTNT books. When Offered: By rotation and on request. May be repeated for credit with the study of different content. Elective for Th.M. students; others by departmental permission.

Many of the courses in this program are available in a modular for- mat that combines distance learning with short-term campus visits. The modular program is designed to suit the M.A. in Organizational Leadership students who cannot attend the traditional residential program due to geographic or schedule constraints. This program may not qualify for financial aid or deferring of educational loan pay- ments. Applicants interested in the modular program should contact the M.A. in Organizational Leadership office for more information at (562) 906-4571.

Christian Education

Notes: Required of all SF students. Fee: $40. Graded on a Credit / No Credit basis.

TTNT 704

Chair: .................................................................................Richard Leyda, Ph.D.

Course (TTCE) TTCE 554

Theological & Theoretical Foundations of Human Nature & Development. ........................................................ 3 A study of the relationship between faith, intellect, personality, morality and culture as it relates to spiritual formation and development. Provides biblical, theological, psychological and sociocultural knowledge about human nature and develop- ment for the purpose of assisting students to develop holistic ministry implications for various teaching contexts. Required of M.A.C.E. students. When Offered: spring semester.

TTNT 707

TTNT 812

TTNT 814

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