Christian Ministry and Leadership
PT 620 Principles and Practice of Worship (2) Exploration of biblical , psycho logi cal. practical , histori ca l and c ont e mporar y dimensions of C hristian worship. Elective. PT 625 Issues in Asian-American Ministry (2) A research and disc ussion based symposium addr e ssin g various issues related tO pastoral ministry within the Asian American con text. Amon g the man y issues addressed are inter-generational , theological. and ministry philoso phy concerns. Recommended for all students interested in or cur rentl y involved with Asian Amer
Chair: Don Sunukjian, Ph.D.
church. Emphasis in the develop ment of an effective single adult ministry. Variuus proven and experimental models of single adult ministries will be examined. Elec tive. Offered spring. odd years. CE 723 Friendship and Commu nity: Contexts for Growth (2) A study of Christian community and close friendship relationships from both theolog ical and social science perspectives. Concepts co be studied include: friendship , jus ti ce and vengeance, forgiveness , church discipline, accountability. Students will develop a proactive model fur nurturing community as a pare of a larger discipleship min istry. Offered fall , even years. CE 724 Advanced Methods of Educational Instruction (2) Consideration given co the various philosophies of education , theo ri e s of learning, and the factors that influence learning. Emphasis given to becoming a more effec tive teacher. Variables in mociva tion , retention , transfer and high level thinking will be disc ussed. A supervised classroom teaching experi ence is required. Prerequi site: C E 461 or its equivalent, or by permission of the professor. Required of Th . M. srndents . Offered spring semester. CE 725 Formation of Moral Character (2) Analysis of critical issues related co character and habit formation and the practice of moral education for Christian education. Opportunity for srndents co develop character formation pl ans as pare of a larger disc ipl e ship ministry. Offered spring, odd years. CE 727 Faith Development (2) Anal ysis of current th eories and model s of faith development and how it is enhanced in famil y and congregational ministry settings. Foc uses on the appli c ation of faith development theories to the p rac ti ce of ministr y across the
PT 604 Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy (3)
Study of ministry co the physically, emotionall y or relationall y sick, cri sis ministry, and ministry co the dying and bereaved. The special nature and demands of hospital and military chaplaincy and hos pi ce ministry will also be scudied. Prerequisite: PT 707. Required of M.Div. P.C.C. and M.A. P.C.C. PT 609 Expository Preaching (3) The process of preparation ch at re su Its in sermons chat are bibli call y accurate, easy to follow, inter esting co listen tO and relevant co contemporary needs. Required of M.Div. and M.A.(Min.) students. Prerequisite: BE 517. PT 610 Contemporary Biblical Preaching (3) A stud y of factors leadin g co preac hing effectiveness. inc lud in g : c re ative preaching form s, speaker credibility, listener moti vation , auditorium size and shape. filing systems and organiz ing the work week. Required of M.Div . (Pastoral and Gener a l Miniseries: Evangelism and Dis cipleship). Prerequisite: PT 609. PT 611 Practical Theology Seminar (1-2) Discussion of one or more fa cets of the mini stry with an emphasis on serving in the local c hurc h. E lective. PT 614 Church Growth and Church Planting in the USA (3) A srnd y of the biblical principles and prac ti ces for church growth and church planting in the North Am e ri ca n context. Special emphasis pl aced on defining cur rent tr e nds and cont e mporar y models of ministry. Elective. PT 617 The Pastor and Music (2) A srndy in the theory and prac ti ce o f church music, an anal ysis of contemporary music and the dev e lopment of basic skills in leadin g congregaciona I sin g ing and worship. Elective. PT 618 Psychopathology and Assessment (3) An ove rview o f various models of ps yc hopathology and introduc tion to some of the tool s of per sonality assessment with the goal of being able m determine which people co work with and which co refer to ocher helpers with more specialized training. Elective.
FACULTY Professors: McIntosh , Sunukjian Associate Professors: Boersma, Johnson. Peisner, Ten Elshof
OBJECTIVES
The purpose of the Christian Ministry and Leadership depart ment is to prepare the srndent for three areas of servi ce : co 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 biblic,-al principles and practice of evangelism and discipleship. The class will seek to develop the skills of personal evangelism, deter mine strategies for a disc ipleship ministry. Required of M.Div. , and M.A. (B{r.S. emphasis) srndencs. PT 521 Computer and Internet Technology for Ministry (2 ) This course is designed ro intro duce student~ to resources for cre ative ministry currently available throu g h computer and Internet technologies. Students will learn how co use the Inrernet for srndy, research and interac ti ve commu ni cation , and the computer for desktop publi shing, Powe rPoint presentations, and various multi media applications. Elective. PT 591 Introduction to Field Education (1) Introdu c tion into the practi cal elements of ministry. Emphasis will be pl aced on career pl anning, fi e ld expe rience and preparation for Field Edu cation Internship in the r--.t.Di v. program. Required of M.Di v. scudents. Lab fee : $40. PT 592 Field Education (0) Weekl y in vol vement in ministry with satisfactor y completion of student's self-evaluation form , supervisor's evaluation form and p a storal interview form. Required of M.Di v. students. PT 602 Pastoral Ministry (3) A study of a pastor' s call. purpose. and role in miniscrv. Special atten tion will be given to providing lead ership in worship , musi c . ordi nances. weddinb'S, funerals. and hos pital and home visitation. Required of M.Di v. (Pastoral and Ge neral Miniseries, Christian Education).
ican Ministries. Elective. PT 626 Group Counseling Leadership (3)
Learn group leadership skills that can be applied tn various context.~ inc luding church , counseling and communit y. Course fo c uses on content and skill s de velopment and you will ac tuall y lead a new group with supervision provided through the co urse. Required of M .A. Ministry and P.C.C. scudent~. PT 627 Premarital Preparation and Counseling (2) Counseling techniques appli ed co daring and courc.~hip. engagement and premarital adjustment.~. Prin ciples and structures of premarital counseling are stressed and demon strated. Emphasis on the use of TJT'A. Prepare and Familv History analysis. Pre requisite: PT 707 or permission of professor. Required of M.A.C. E. Reduced Program scu dent~. Offered fall. even years. PT 628 Marital Counseling (3) Explores th e foundations of mar ria ge and marital confli c t from Scriprnral and psvc hologi cal per spec tives. Re views approa ches to c ouns e ling and e x plores c ha nge a nd growth procedures and skills. Pre requisite: PT 707. Required of M.Di v. (P.C.C.) and M.A. Min. (M.F.M.).
lifecyc le . Hy arrangement. CE 791-792 Educational Practicum (1, 1)
PT 632 Foundations of Women's Ministries (2)
Thi s course is designed to pre pare a student co validate , deve lop and maintain a Bibli cal. contemporary ministry co women in the local church. Issues such a philosophy of ministry. life stages of women , leadership develop ment, current and future trends and program development will be addressed. Hequired of M.A. Women's Ministries.
Directed e xperiences in educa tional ministries conducted through a local church. Praxis in leadership for major educational functions fur various age leveb. A minimum of l 00 hours field involvement per semester. Prerequisite: 48 unit~ of class work. Required of, and lim ited to, M.Div. srndents majoring in C.E. Offered fall/spring.
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