Department of Practical Theology Glenn F. O'Neal. PhD., Chai r Faculty Professor-s O'Neal
PT 70 I CHRISTIAN EDUCAT ION IN THE LOCAL CHURCH (3) The Biblical basis and process of Chr istian Education as applied to local church minis tries. Includes the educational process. the art of teaching and the administ ration of Christian Education ministries, includi ng Sunday School and the entire educational program of t he church. PT 703 THE CHURCH AND SOCIETY (2) A study of current social, political and mor al issues. with special attention to the re sponsibi lity of the church as a contributor to change. PT 704 PASTORAL MIN ISTRY (4) A study of the pastor's call, philosophy of ministry, orientation. role, ethics, spiritual life and mi nistry, with attention to leader shi p in worship and special services. Con sideration given to long-range planning, ad ministration and church and community relations. Emphasis on equipping others for their own ministry within the local church. Prescr ibed for MDiv students. PT 710 LEADERSHIP RELATIONSH IPS (Same as CE 610) (2) Consideration of interpersonal relations between members of a multiple staff as well as management principles in church related groups. Elective. PT 720 COLLEGE TEACHING PROCE DURES (2) (Same as CE 720) Consideration given to the various philos ophies of education, theories of learni ng, the factors that influence learning at the undergraduate and graduate level. Empha sis given to becoming a more effective teacher. Variables in motivation, retention, transfer and high level thinking w ill be dis cussed. A supervised classroom teaching experience is required.
Pastoral Theology PT 603 PASTORAL COUNSELING (4) Introduction t o the principles and tech niques of counseling with an emphasis on the characteristics of an effective counsel or, the development of counseli ng skil ls, the making of referrals, the various theor- . ies of counseli ng and the place of counsel ing in t he church. Prescribed for MDiv. students. PT 605 THEOLOGICAL W RITING (2) The course is planned to aid the student in clear and forceful writing for theme papers in t he field of Christian Journalism Elective. PT 606 CHAPLAINCY ORIENTATION (2) The requirements of the chaplaincy in the armed forces of the Unit ed Sates, ministry to service personnel and the chap lai n's role in the services. The course is taught by an experienced armed services chaplain on the semi nary faculty Elective. PT 6 1 I FIELD WORK SEMINAR ( 1-2) Discussion of one or more facets of the ministry with an emphasis on serving in the local church. Elective. PT 613 WOMEN IN CHRISTIAN MI NIS TRY (2) (Same as CE 513) An 1nvest1gation of the role of women 1n ministry and leadership 1n the light of Scrip ture and current trends. Assessment of role expectancies and role relationships. Elective. PT 622 CHURCH PLANTING (2) The study of the components, such as ge ography, demographics. strategy and im plementat ion, that go into church planting in a non-cross cultural setting. PT 630 DISCIPLESH IP (2) An examination of interpersonal relation ships and character development as ap plied to the process of discipleship. Pre requ1s1te ICS 555. Elective.
PT 647 CONGREGAT IONAL AND CHORAL CONDUCTING (Same as CE 647) (2) Instruction in the fundamentals of the con ductor's art. beginning with the simple rhythms and advancing to the larger forms of church music Elective. Homiletics PT 607 COMMUNICATIVE READING (2) The priciples of interpretation of literature which would be usable in sermon materials are presented. Effective oral reading of the Bible is emphasized. Elective. PT 609-610 SERMON PREPARATION (3, 3) A consideration of the fundamentals of speech as they relate to the pulpit ministry A study of the techniques and fundamentals of sermon construction and persuasive delivery of expository sermons. PT 609 1s prerequisite to PT 61 0 Pre scribed for MDiv students : PT 609 pre scribed for MA (Min.) students. PT 707 HISTORY OF PREACH ING (2) A survey of maJor preachers from the first to the eighteenth century Analysis of preaching theory and techniques of ex pository preach ing from the eighteenth through the twentieth century Elective. PT 712 SERMON MATERIALS (2) The most effective methods of gathering and filing sermon materials, together with a consideration of the preaching values to be derived from literature. history and church history Elective. PT 7 16 PERSUASION IN PREACHING (2) Applicat ion of the psychological p1-inc1ples involved 1n 1nfluenc1ng an audience. Elective. PT 816 PRATICUM IN SERMON PREP ARATION (2) Devoted to gaining experience in the me chanics of preparing sermons. Elective for Th.M. students; others by department per m1ss1on.
Associate Prnfessor: Conway Assistant Professor : Anderson Instructor: George
The aim of this department is to teach effective methods of presenting the infor mation which the student has learned in the other departments of the seminary In add1t1on. the student 1s taught how to lead and ma1nta1n an 1nd1v1dual church in a well- 01-gan1zed program of service. Church Music PT 540 APPLIED MUSIC (Same as CE 540)(1-2) includes private study as well as ensemble. May be repeated to a maximum of six units. Elective. PT 644 MUSIC IN THE CHURCH (Same as CE 644) (2) The place of music 1n the church's pro gram Criteria for the selection of appro priate music Techniques for leading music and teaching various groups. The relation ship of music to worship, instruction and fellowship. Elective. PT 645 HYMNOLOGY (Same as CE 645) (2) The historical development of hymns and hymn tunes 1n the several national tradi tions, with emphasis upon the English hymn; evaluation and use of hymns. Elective.
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