TALBOT SCHOOL OF" THEOLOGY
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■ a:ca•t·S➔ tt RL 711 Elements of Ecclesiastical Latin (3) Basic grammar, S)11tax and vocabulary of the Latin language with a vi ew toward reading ecclesias tical texts. Elec tive. RL 712 Selected Readings in Ecclesiastical Latin (2) Represe ntative selections fr om Latin eccles iastical text s, including liturgi cal , didactic and confessional writings. Samples will be drawn from patristic, medieval and Renaissance/ Reforma- tion Latin writers. Prerequisites: RL 7I1or permission of the instructor. RG 721 Elements of Theological German (2) Basic grammar, syntax and vocabulary of the German language with a view toward reading theological texts. Elective. RG 722 Selected Readings in Theological German (3) Reading of representative selections from theological texts. Prerequisite: RG 721 or permission of the instructor.
Applied linguistics AL 520 Introduction to Language and Linguistics (3) Imroduction to the basi c conce pts in the scientific sn1dy of language, major areas of linguist ic ana lys is and several sub-areas of th e fi eld , including lan guage in society. Ma1 erial from English and a variety of other languages is used to pr011de a broad perspective. Pre-req uisite for graduate courses in Applied
cultural/political environment (s); and the effect enviro nment had on Chris tiani ty and is subsequent development. CL 747 Christianity and Culture (3) Anthropological approach to Christian theologizing; interrelationships between supracultural Christiani ty and human cultures. Focus on conversion , revela tion , communication, transformation , indigeni ty and other related topics. CL 751 Theology of Mission (3) An examination of the theological foundations of mission derived from a study of the history of salvation. This will encompass a study of the mission given to Israel and to the Church including some interaction with con temporary theologies of mission . CL 765 Crosscultural Leadership (3) Cross-cultural study of leadership including diverse patterns of author ity, legitimacy, public support, leader ship recruitment, and training as they affect communication, church growth and development worldwide. CL 791-792 Field Internship (2, 2) Integration of all the disciplines of min istry and seminary education. It pro vides supervised experience in various phases of Christian ministry. One lum dred hours of field experience each semester are evaluated in classroom interaction. Required of M.Div. mis sion students. Prerequisites: PT 602; Completion of 64 hours of the M.Div. mission program for PT 791, PT 792. CL 861 Alternative Delivery Systems in Education (3) Contemporary technologies and travel ease offer new possibilities for training nationals. This course will examine such systems as theological education by extension, in-service short courses and distance education to evaluate their suitability and effectiveness. Elective for Th.M. students; others by departmental permission. CL 897-898 Research Seminar (3, 2) Disct1SSion and application of the central areas of Christian Ministry and Leader ship research and related fields of study. Instruction in research methodology, including the identification of a prob lem, the steps taken to resolve it, and writing the resttlts. Required for the first semester of the 111.M. missions program. Asecond semester may be taken to con tinue research in the area of interesL
acti11ty of spiritual beings or forces often encountered bythe crosscultural worker. A theology of spirits is developed to help establish theoretical and practical guide lines for appropriate understanding of and response to spiritual beliefs and potential conflicts encountered in vari OllS crosscultural setting. CL 724 Issues in Spiritual Warfare (3) Amulti-disciplinary examination of the leading practices of, and contemporary interest in deliverance ministries, inner healing prayer therapies, Satanism, dis sociative identity disorders, recovered
Linguistics fo r program majors. AL 535 Introduction to Bible Translation (2-3)
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An introduction to the principles and problems of cross-language and cross- cultural communication with special with special emphasis on translating the Bible into indigenous languages. AL 655 Practicum in Language and Culture Learning (3) Applying the theory and practice of the LAMP method in a field situation in order to learn to speak another lan guage in its cultural context. Fee: $125. Far addi tional courses see The School of lntercultural Studies.
memories and ritual abuse. CL 725 Culture Change (3)
The study of how cultures change, the dynamics and processes of change , the place of change agents and the speed and intensity of change. Impli cations of such processes are exam ined in social, political, economic and
religious aspects of society. CL 727 Principles of Church Multiplication (3)
Exploration of the foundational issues related to crosscultural church multi plication . A holistic approach (through teams) that is designed to empower nationals to minister immedi ately, responsibly and continually, along with personal investigation of spiritual gifts, skills and life experience. CL 730 Directed Study (1-4) Reading and research in selected areas/issues in World Missions. Elective. CL 732 Church Planting Models and Strategies (3) A survey and analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of various church planting strategies used around the world. Identifies key factors which the church planter can implement in a context specific, phase-out oriented church planting strategy. CL 735 Principles of Church Growth (3) A basic understanding of church growth concepts as related both to the local congregations and to the task of worldwide evangelization, with due emphasis on the church growth school of thought. CL 742 The History of Christianity In Misslologlcal Perspective (3) Areview of missiological literature that traces the spread and development of Christianity as a world movement, from Pentecost to the modern era. Special attention is give to the kind(s) of Christianity the spread; the process(es) by which it spread; the effect Christianity had on the socio-
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