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PT 774 The Family or the Christian Leader (2) A consideration of the special and unique challenges faced byvocational Christian workers and their families . Includes all phases of occupational Christian ministry. Elective. PT 775 Parent Education In Ministry (2) Review of the history of parenting, biblical injunctions and models of parenting, and rurrent research on parenting. Then the development of parent education modules for conferences, seminars, workshops, learning groups or preaching series. PT 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 hun dred hours of field experience each semester are evaluated in classroom interaction. Required of M.Div. (Pas toral and General Ministries, Evange lism and Discipleship, Marriage and Family) students. (Christian Education students see CE 791-792; Urban Ethnic Ministries students see CL 791-792.) Prerequisites: PT 602, 708; completion of 64 hours of theM.Div. program. PT 802 Spiritual Conflicts and Counseling (2) A study of the conflict between the kingdom of darkness and the king domof light with an emphasis on the authority, power, protection as well as the vulnerability of the believer. The techniques of counseling the spiritually afflicted are also consid ered. Elective for Th.M. students; others by departmental permission. PT 807 Integration of Psychology and Theology (3) A survey of the different approaches, models and attitudes for the integra tion of psychology and theology. Elec ti ve for Th .M. students ; others by departmental permission . (Cross listed with RSTP 722.) PT 880 Directed Researdl (1-3) In-<lepth 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 depanrnent approval. Elective. PT 891-892 Researdl Seminar (3,2) Discussion 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 results.
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tion including the person and work of the Spirit. Special emphasis on the practice of sanctification in personal Christian living. Required of M.Div. and MA. students. TH 614 Theology IV- The Church and Last Things (3) A study of the broad kingdom pur pose of God and the future events related to the destiny of history and individuals including Christ's second coming in its phases , the millennial reign of Christ, the resurrections, the judgments and eternal state . The inception and nature of the church, both as a living organism and an orga nization , its function , ordinances and place and mission in God's purpose. Required of M.Div. and M.A. students. TH 700 The Doi:lrine of God (2) Advanced study of the reality, attrib utes and Triune nature of God . Includes discussion of the human knowledge and the nature of encounter with God. Prerequisite: TH 511. Elective . TH 702 Advanced Bibliology (2) Intensive study of revelation, inspira tion , inerrancy and authority in the light of contemporary issues. Prereq uisite: TH 5I I. Elective. TH 707 Roman Catholic Theology (2) A detailed study of the tenets of Roman Catholicism; reading from representative Roman Catholic litera ture; particular attention given to the distinctions between Roman Catholic and Protestant doctrines. Especially helpful for those contemplating mis sionary service in countries dominated byRoman Catholicism. Elective. TH 709 Contemporary Theology (2) The study of contemporary theologi cal positions, including a survey of the philosophical and theological thought leading up to the present scene . Required of M.A. (Th .) and Th .M. (Systematic Theology) students. TH 710 Pneumatology (2) The person and work of the Holy Spirit both in the Old and New Testa ments with particular attention to His ministries in this age to the individual believer and the church. Elective. TH 712 Current Theological Issues (2) An intensive study of the thought of particular contemporary theologians, prominent theological or theologi cally significant ethical issues in the light of biblical revelation. Elective.
in church life. The development of a team approach to intervention, enrichment and equipping for ministry to families. Prereq uisite: PT 628, 706, 707 or their equiva lents. Required ofM.Div., (P.C.C.), (M.F.M.), MA. (P.C.C.) and MA. Min .
It is the purpose of the emphasis of theology to give the student a thor ough grasp of the great doctrines of the Christian faith . Based upon the Scripture as the ultimate source of authority the doctrines are developed through the systematic examination and integration of relevant Scriptures with consideration given to doctrinal interpretations throughout church history. Along with the acquisition of a knowledge of the theological doc trines of the Scriptures, it is the goal of the department to develop in the students a facility which will allow them to continue their own theologi cal development COURSES TH 511 Theology I- Introduction: Revelation and Nature or God (3) The nature, method and rationale of Christian theology. Revelation , both general and special , inspiration, canon icity and illumination ofScripture. The doctrine of God , including His exis tence, attributes and Trinitarian nature. Required of M.Div. and MA. students. TH 512 Theology II -Works of God, Angels, Man and Sin (3) God's eternal plan including His king dompurpose and redemptive focus; His work of creation and continued activity within creation. The angels, both good and evil; including their origin, present state, work and destiny. Creation of mankind in God 's image, human nature, the fall and the effect of sin upon humanity. Human life in relation to the divine institutions of the family and civil government. Required of M.Div. and MA students. TH 610 Advanced Theology (3) An in-<lepth study of the major theo logical issues in the areas of bibliology, theology proper , anthropology , hamartiology, soteriology. This course is specifically designed for those stu dents who receive reduction in theol ogy due to prior studies. Required of M.Div. and MA. students who are not required to take TH 512 and TH 613. TH 613 Theology Ill - Christ, Salvation and the Spirit (3) The person and saving work of Christ. The nature and application of salva-
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PT 726 Creative Preaching (2)
An exploration of several ways to pro claim God'sWord such as topical, textual, inductive, dialogical, dramatic narrative, evangelistic and life situation preaching. Prerequisites: PT 609, 6IO. FJective. PT 728 Mentoring In Ministry (3) Study and practice of mentoring in the context of ministry and prepara tion for ministry. Students will be exposed to mentoring in a varie ty of con texts and distill the most impor tant processes of mentoring for min istry. The major proportion of the course will put students into the prac tice of mentoring where mentoring processes can be experien ced first hand. Elective. BySignature only. PT 730 Biblical Leadership and Management (3)
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The biblical basis for organizational man agement and leadership. Examination of the process of planning, organizing, leading and supporting from a biblical basis and made applicable to Christian service and ministry. Required of M.Div. I (Pastoral and General Ministries). PT 734 Church Finance and Administration (2) An examination of the biblical principles of stewardship, fund raising and financial accountability. Office and phr.;ical plant administration as well as the use of the computer will be addressed. Prerequi site: PT 730. FJective. PT 740 Issues & Ethics In Ministry (2) Astudy of the ethical issues unique to the pastor, his family and the congrega tion . An examination of theological and psychological aspects of pastoral care, including ethical issues, network ing with other health care professionals, management of the practice of church discipline, and equipping of the laity for pastoral care ministries. Required of M.Div., and MA. (P.C.C.). PT 750 Directed Study (1-4) Reading and research in selected areas of study. PT 760 Seminar (1-3) Selected topics in the field of ministry. May be repeated with different content
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