TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
CHRISTIAN uo:U-ii;Q AND LEADERSHIP
exposed to in current courses. Lib section to be taken in the immediate semester following PT 706 and is arranged with the professor. Grading on a Credit / No Credit basis. Required of all M.Div. M.A. Students. PT 707 Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling (2) The development of relationship skills as a foundation for helping ministries, and the setting of limits of ability as a founda tion for referrals. Secondly, exploration of a short-term structure model of pas toral counseling. Finally, an overview of issues presented to pastors and perspec tives on ministry to people struggling with these issues. Required of M.Div. and MA students, except TAPH, TMIR PT 708 Advanced Pastoral Counseling (3) Focused on developing counseling skills needed beyond relationships to assist helpees to deal with physical, relational, spiritual, emotional and moral reality. Secondly, focused on developing skills needed to assist helpees to take respon sibility for their own lives and grow on to ministry. Finally, overview of theoret ical approaches to counseling. Prereq uisite: PT 707. Required of M.Div. and MA (P.C.G.) students. PT 711 Advanced Sermon Preparation (2) A skill-refinement practicum in the essentials of expository preaching, including evaluation of off-campus pul pit ministry. Prerequisites: PT 609, 610. Elective. PT 715 Principles and Ethics of Communication (2) An explanation of the principles of communication and how they effect learning and change. An examina tion of the ethical issues of persuasion such as emotional appeals , us e of guilt, fear and personalities. Elective. PT 717-718 Research Seminar (1-2) In-0epth investigation of a topic under the guidance of the Christian Ministry and Leadership department using stan dard research procedures. Topic selection and course enrollment is by department approval. Elective. PT 721 Pastoral Skill Development (2) Combining of classroom experience with field trips to jails, prisons, hospi tals, sanitariums and various self-help groups. Exposure to the problems of humanity and specialists who work with those problems. Prerequisite: PT 602. Elective. PT 722 Small Group Discipleship (3) An examination of the role of small groups in the local church for develop ing biblical community. Emphasis is placed on understanding interpersonal relationships, character development
structures of premarital counseling are stressed and demonstrated. Emphasis on the use oflJf A, Prepare and Family History analysis. Prerequisite: PT 706 or permission of professor. Required of M.A.C.E. Reduced Program stu 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. Prerequisite: PT 707. Required of M.Div. (P.C.G.) and MA Min. (M.F.M.) . PT 691 Field Education (0) dents. Offered fall , even years. PT 628 Marital Counseling (3) Weekly involvement in ministry with satisfactory completion of student ' s self-evaluation form , supervisor's eval uation form and lay leader's interview form. Required of M.Div. students. PT 692 Field Education (0) Weekly involvement in ministry with satisfactory completion of student's self-evaluation form, supervisor 's eval uation form and sermon evaluation form. Required of M.Div. students. PT 696 Internship (1 -2) Directed experience in preparation, enrichment, equipping and remedial ministries in selected churches. May be taken for a maximum of four units. Prerequisite: PT 707 . Required of M.A. P.C.C. majors in their 2nd, 3rd or 4th semesters. PT 703 The Church and Society (3) A study of biblical ethics and the role the local church plays in the commu nity. Special attention will be given to major social problems such as sanctity of life, chemical abuse, domestic violence, social ills , and the political process. Required of M.A. P.C.C., all M.Div. except mission and urban ministries. PT 706 Personal Foundations of Ministry (2) Focused on the importance of self understanding for spiritual and emo tional well-being as well as effective ministry to hurting people, an investiga tion of the impact of personal and fam ily history on theological outlook, emo tional congruence, relational attrac tions and moral decisions. Several per sonal assessments as well as one or more therapy sessions are an integral pan of this course. Required of M.Div., and M.A. students. Test fee : $5. PT 706L Personal Foundations Lab (0) Continued weekly meeting in the small group you developed in PT 706 to work on issues and minister to each other as you work to apply the con cepts you were exposed to the previ ous semester and are are being
PT 61 OContemporary Biblical Preaching (3)
Chair: Mick Boersma, Ed.D. FACULTY Professor: McIntosh, Sunukjian Associate Professors: Boersma, Johnson OBJECTIVES
A study of factors leading to preaching effectiveness, including: creative preach ing forms, speaker credibility, listener motivation, auditorium size and shape, filing systems and organizing the work week. Required of M.Div. (Pastoral and General Ministries; Evangelism and Dis cipleship) . Prerequisite: PT 609. PT 611 Practical Theology Seminar (1-2) Discussion of one or more facets of the ministry with an emphasis on serv ing in the local church. Elective. PT 614 Church Growth and Church Plan ing in the USA (3) A study of the biblical principles and practices for church growth and church planting in the North American con text Special emphasis placed on defin ing current trends and contemporary models of ministry. Elective . PT 617 The Pastor and Music (2) A study in the theory and practice of church music, an analysis of contem porary music and the development of basic skills in leading congregational
The purpose of the Christian Min istry 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 PT 510 Evangelism and Follow-Up (3) The biblical principles and practice of evangelism and discipleship. The class will seek to develop the skills of per sonal evangelism, determine strategies for a discipleship ministry, and explore the theory and practice of small group ministries . Required of M.Div., and MA (B/ T.S. emphasis) students. PT 591 Introduction to Field Education (1) Introduction into the practical elements of ministry. Emphasis will be placed on career planning, field experience and preparation for Field Education Intern ship in the M.Div. program. Required of M.Div. students. Lib fee :$40. PT 592 Field Education (0) Weekly involvement in ministry with satisfactory completion of student's self-evaluation form, supervisor's eval uation form and pastoral interview form. Required of M.Div. students. PT 602 Pastoral Ministry (3) Astudy 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 visita tion . The priority and care of ministe rial staff families will be addressed as well as community relations. Required of M.Div. (Pastoral and General Min istries, Christian Education). PT 604 Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy (3) Study of ministry to the physically, emo tionally or relationally sick, crisis min istry, and ministry to the dyi ng and bereaved. The special nature and demands of hospital and military chap laincy and hospice ministry wi ll also be studied. Prerequisite: PT 707. Required
singing and worship. Elective. PT 618 Psychofathology and Assessment (3
An overview of various models of psy chopathology and introduction to some of the tools of personality assessment with the goal of being able to determine which people to work with and which to refer to other helpers with more special ized training. Required of M.A. Min. (M.F.M.), students. PT 620 Principles and Practice of Worship (2) Exploration of biblical , psychological, practical , historical and contemporary dimensions ofChristian worship. Elective. PT 625 Issues In Asian-American Ministry (2) Aresearch and discussion based sympo sium addressing various issues related to pastoral ministry within the Asian Amer ican context. Among the many issues addressed are inter-generational, theo logical , and ministry ph ilosophy con cerns. Recommended for all students interested in or currently involved with Asian American Ministries. Elective. PT 626 Group Counseling Leadership (3) Training in the principles of counseling and therapy in a group setting The class itself used as a laboratory experience with students participating both in the role of therapist and client Required of MA Min. students. PT 627 Premarital Preparation and Counseling (2) Counseling techniques applied to dat ing and courtship, engagement and premarital adjustments. Principles and
ofM.Div. P.C.C. and MA P.C.C. PT 609 Expository Preaching (3)
The process of preparation that results in sermons that are biblically accurate, easy to follow, interesting to listen to and relevant to contemporary needs . Required of M.Div. and M.A.(Min.) students.
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