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PT 701 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN THE LOCAL CHURCH (3) The educational program of the entire church, including Sunday schools, youth work and conferences, together with principles of
sions of spiritual awakenings. Development by the student of a worthy theology and practice of evangelism and gospel invita tions related to the sovereignty of God and the dynamic of Holy Spirit ministries. Creative dialogue including the preparation of evangelistic messages suitable for the pastor as well as the voca tional evangelist. Prerequisite: MIS 515. Elective. PT 811 PASTORAL AND SPECIAL PREACHING MINISTRIES (2, 4) A seminar on the relationship of sermons to pastoral care, creativ ity and variety in pastoral preaching, and preaching for special days and occasions. Extensive independent research required. Elective for Th.M. students; others by department permission. PT 816 PRACTICUM IN SERMON PREPARATION (2) Devoted to gaining experience in the mechanics of preparing sermons. Elective for Th.M. students; others by department per mission. PASTORAL THEOLOGY PT 500 INTRODUCTION TO MINISTRY (Same as CE 500) (2) Investigation into biblical principles of ministry; development of a philosophy of ministry and its relation to a multi-staff context. Discussion of personal and professional growth, family life, relationship with staff and boards and total life management. Development of creative problem solving, decision-making and time management skills. Elective. PT 505 MINISTERIAL ETHICS (2) Ethical principles as they apply especially to ministers. Consid eration of ethical problems involving the minister's personal life, relationship to the church and attitude toward social issues as they relate to the church. Elective. PT 603 PASTORAL COUNSELING (4) Introduction to the principles and techniques of counseling with an emphasis on the characteristics of an effective counselor, the development of counseling skills, the making of referrals, the various theories of counseling and the place of counseling in the The course is planned to aid the student in clear and forceful writing for theme papers in the field of Christian journalism. Elective. PT 606 CHAPLAINCY ORIENTATION (2) The requirements of the chaplaincy in the armed forces of the United States, ministry to service personnel and the chaplain's role in the services. The course is taught by an experienced armed services chaplain on the seminary faculty. Elective. PT 611 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 MINISTRY (2) (Same as CE 513) church. Prescribed for M .Div. students. PT 605 THEOLOGICAL WRITING (2) An investigation of the role of women in ministry and leadership in the light of Scripture and current trends. Assessment of role expectancies and role relationships. Elective. PT 620 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF WORSHIP (2) Exploration of biblical, psychological, practical, historical and contemporary dimensions of Christian worship. Elective.
administration. Prescribed for M.Div. students. PT 703 THE CHURCH AND SOCIETY (2)
A study of the relationship of the church to governmental agen cies. Consideration given to social and moral issues, with special attention to the responsibility of the church as a contributor to change. Prescribed for M.Div. and M.A. (Min.) students. PT 704 PASTORAL MINISTRY (4) A study of the pastor's call, philosophy of ministry, orientation, role, ethics, spiritual life and ministry, with attention to lead ership in worship and special services. Consideration given to long-range planning, administration and church and community relations. Emphasis on equipping others for their own ministry within the local church. Prescribed for M.Div. students. PT 710 LEADERSHIP RELATIONSHIPS (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 724 GROUP DYNAMICS AND HUMAN RELATIONS (Same as CE 624) (2) Theory and practices of the group processes as applied to church groups, social activities, classes, committees and inter-church councils. Investigation of the techniques of sensitivity training as it relates to the church. Methods of Christian growth in the small
group environment is a major emphasis. Elective. PT 727 PREMARITAL PREPARATION AND COUNSELING (Same as CE 627) (2)
Counseling techniques applied to dating and courtship, engage ment and premarital adjustments. Principles and structures of premarital counseling are stressed and demonstrated. Emphasis on the use ofTJTA, Prepare and Family History analysis integral part of the course. Elective. · PT 728 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING (4) (Same as CE 628) Advanced course dealing with problems and conflicts .within marriage and family settings. Counseling methods and practical behavioral methods from a scriptural context designed to meet problems and conflicts; conducted via demonstrations, case stud ies and counseling involvement. Prerequisite: Permission from the instructor. Elective. PT 729 GROUP COUNSELING AND THERAPY (Same as CE 629) (2) Training in the principles of counseling and therapy in a group setting. The class itself used as a laboratory experience with the student participating both in the role of therapist and client. Prerequisite: PT 724. Elective. PT 742 INFLUENTIAL PASTORS OF THE MODERN PERIOD (2) Research into the lives and ministries of selected evangelical pastors of the modem period for principles and models. Elective. PT 744 CHURCH MANAGEMENT (2) An examination of contemporary management concepts and organization theories as applied to the local church. Elective.
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