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Courses of StudyThe course numbering system indicates both the general academic level of a course and the Area in which it is offered. 5000-level courses are the most elementary and introductory; 6000-level are somewhat more advanced; 7000-level are the most advanced. + designates required courses which are offered every year. A complete list of all courses to be offered in any academic year is available from the Dean’s office. Since the specific topic and contents of the 7000-level seminars almost always change each time the seminar is offered, a student may enroll in the same seminar more than once. A course may be listed in more than one curriculum area. In such cases the student is free to chose the area in which the course is to be credited. Except where noted, each semester course is for 3 hours credit. Old Testament | New Testament | Church History and Historical Theology | Christian Doctrine | Christian Ministries The Area of Old TestamentThe Old Testament area offers advanced study of the books of the Hebrew Bible, including their text and language, social-historical background, literary character, and theology. The Deutero-canonical/Apocryphal books, Dead Sea Scrolls, and other important Jewish writings of the Second Temple period are also studied. Courses give attention to the ancient Near Eastern and later Hellenistic settings of the biblical books, their religious ideas and teachings within their original contexts, and their theological significance for Christian faith. Exegesis is emphasized as the foundation for the larger task of theological interpretation of the Hebrew Bible as Christian Sacred Scripture. Accordingly, courses in Hebrew language and in exegesis are central. Students completing courses in the Area of Old Testament can expect to:
Students wishing to concentrate in Old Testament studies are expected to have solid foundational knowledge of the New Testament and of Christian Doctrine.
OT 5010/5020 + Elementary Hebrew: Introduction to the basic grammar and vocabulary of classical Hebrew, with reading of selected biblical texts. (Credit is not given for OT 5010 apart from OT 5020) OT 5130 Second Temple Jewish Literature: A study of the background and contents of the O.T. deutero-canonical/apocryphal books and other Jewish writings, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, from about 200 B.C. to A.D. 100. OT 5150 + Introduction to the Old Testament: A study of the basic literary features, historical setting and theological significance of Genesis-Kings, with attention also to the origin of the O.T. canon and the history of the transmission of the O.T. text. OT 5160 + Introduction to the Old Testament: Continuation of OT 515, examining Chronicles-Malachi. OT 6010 Intermediate Hebrew: Review of elementary grammar, followed by advanced study of verb morphology and syntax. Attention is given to vocabulary acquisition with emphasis upon gaining facility in rapid reading of Hebrew prose. OT 6020 Intermediate Hebrew: Continuation of OT 601, with some reading of poetic texts. OT 6030 Biblical Aramaic: Introduction to the basic grammar and vocabulary of Official (Imperial) Aramaic, with reading of the Aramaic portions of the O.T. Prerequisite: OT 5010–5020 or equivalent. OT 6050 Methods and Models of Biblical Exegesis: A working introduction to the principles and techniques of critical biblical study by the application of a variety of methods to selected texts from the Old and New Testaments. The bearing of exegesis on preaching and teaching is emphasized. Prerequisites: OT 5010–5020 and NT 5010–5020 or their equivalents. Also NT 6050. OT 6070 Septuagint: Introduction to the ancient Greek translations of the Old Testament, including the history of research and the reading of selected texts. The significance of the Greek translations for textual criticism and biblical exegesis is explored. Prerequisites: OT 5010–5020 and NT 5010–5020 or their equivalents. OT 6090 The Pentateuch: A study of the major themes of Genesis–Deuteronomy, with special attention to such selected topics as creation, the patriarchal narratives, the exodus, the legal traditions, and worship practices. Close reading (English text) of selected passages is included. OT 6100 Eighth-Century Prophets: A study of the rise and development of Hebrew prophetism, and close reading (English text) of Amos, Hosea, Micah, and portions of Isaiah. The contents of these books are studied in terms of their importance in eighth-century Israel and Judah and of their continuing significance in Hebrew religion. OT 6110 Seventh-Century and Exilic Prophets: A study of selected portions (English text) of Zephaniah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, and portions of other books with attention to their immediate historical background and to their contribution to O.T. theology. OT 6120 Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament: A study of the wisdom tradition in the O.T., including close reading (English text) of Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, and selected Psalms. The contribution of the wisdom literature to O.T. theology is explored. OT 6130 The Psalms—Hymnbook of Israel: A study of the hymnic tradition in ancient Israel, with special attention to the question of the origin and use of the Psalms in Israelite and Jewish worship. The Psalter is examined as a compendium of the primary beliefs of the “faith of Israel.” Close reading of selected Psalms (English text) is the centerpiece of the course. Attention is also given to the use of the Psalms in the New Testament and in Christian worship and prayer. OT 6210 Archaeology and the Old Testament: A study of the history of Near Eastern archaeology and its importance for reconstructing Israelite history and for interpreting the O.T. Attention is given to basic methods of field archaeology, problems in reporting and interpreting archaeological data, and a survey of recent and current archaeological projects and their reports. OT 6220 The Dead Sea Scrolls: Study of the archaeology and history of Khirbet Qumran and Ain Feshka and the nearby caves, with special attention to the non-biblical documents found in the caves and their relation to the Old and New Testaments. OT 6350 Bible Translation: A study of the theory and practice of translation, especially as related to the Bible. Also NT 6350 and CMM 6350. OT 7000 Readings in Old Testament: OT 7090 Theology of the Old Testament: A study of the major theological concepts of the O.T., with attention to both the unity and the diversity expressed in these writings. Prerequisite: OT 5150–5160. OT 7800 Exegesis in the Pentateuch: Intensive exegetical study of the Hebrew text of some portion of the Pentateuch. Prerequisite: OT 5150–5160 and OT 5010–5020, or equivalent. OT 7810 Exegesis in the Prophets: Intensive exegetical study of the Hebrew text of some portion of the Former or Latter Prophets. Prerequisite: OT 5150–5160 and OT 5010–5020, or equivalent. OT 7820 Exegesis in the Writings: Intensive exegetical study of the Hebrew text of some portion of the “Writings” (Kethubim) section of the canon. Prerequisite: OT 5150–5160 and OT 5010–5020, or equivalent. OT 7910 Seminar in Semitic Languages: Introduction to the basic grammar of one of the following, with reading of selected texts: Ugaritic, Phoenician, Aramaic, Syriac, Akkadian. Prerequisite: OT 5010–5020 or equivalent. OT 7920 Seminar in Semitic Languages: Same as or continuation of OT 7910. OT 7930/7940 Seminar: Study of a selected topic pertaining to O.T. literature, history, or theology. (2–3) OT 7940 Seminar: Same as or continuation of OT 7930. OT 7970 Senior Project: Preparation of senior project approved by the faculty. OT 7980 Thesis: Preparation of a thesis on a significatnt topic approved by the faculty. Note: For the M.Div. degree, in addition to Elementary Hebrew, twelve hours in the Old Testament, including OT 5150 and 5160, are required. For the M.A.R. degree, in addition to Elementary Hebrew, at least one course in the Old Testament is required. The Area of New TestamentThe New Testament area offers advanced study of the writings of the New Testament with regard to their language, social-historical background, literary features, and theology. Courses in this area give attention to the Jewish and Graeco-Roman matrix of these writings, their religious teachings within their original contexts, and their theological unity and variety. Informed methods of exegesis provide a foundation for the larger task of theological interpretation of the New Testament as Sacred Scripture. Courses in the area emphasize the importance of both understanding and appreciating the use of these documents throughout the history of the church and reading them afresh as Spirit-filled writings that continue to shape the Christian life corporately and individually. Students completing courses in the Area of New Testament can expect to:
Students wishing to concentrate in New Testament studies are expected to have solid foundational knowledge of the Old Testament.
NT 5010/5020 + Elementary Greek: A study of the basic elements of koine Greek, including drill on phrases, sentences, and vocabulary. (Credit is not given for NT 5010 apart from NT 5020.) NT 5120 Archaeology of the New Testament: A study of archaeological data bearing on the New Testament, with attention to specific archaeological sites and reporting and interpreting findings. NT 5150 + New Testament Introduction: A survey of the Jewish and Graeco-Roman social-historical, cultural, and religious backgrounds of the New Testament, with emphasis on the era from the Persian period until the age of Hadrian. Prerequisite: OT 5150–5160. NT 5160 + New Testament Introduction: A study of the social-historical, literary, and theological features of the writings of the New Testament. Attention is given also to the formation of the canon of the New Testament and the history of the transmission of its text. NT 6010/6020 + Intermediate Greek: A review of the forms of koine Greek and a study of grammar and syntax supporting the reading from the Greek New Testament. Prerequisite: NT 5010–5020 or equivalent. (Credit is not given for NT 6010 apart from NT 6020.) NT 6050 Methods and Models of Biblical Exegesis: A working introduction to the history, presuppositions, principles, and techniques of critical biblical study by the application of a variety of methods to selected texts from the Old and New Testaments. The relation of exegesis to preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and research is emphasized. Prerequisites: OT 5010/5020 and NT 5010/5020 or their equivalents. Also OT 6050. NT 6060 The Life of Jesus: A study of Jesus in the light of early Christian writings, church tradition, and historical research. Critical attention is given to recent and current debate about life-of-Jesus research. NT 6070 The Life of Paul: A survey of the person, work, and thought of the Apostle Paul, gleaned from a study of the letters that bear his name, the Acts of the Apostles, early church tradition, and historical research. The course is designed to help students appreciate, understand, and apply to their ministries the example of the apostle as well as the depth and breadth of his teaching. EXEGETICAL STUDIES. The following courses require some ability to work with the Greek text, although the depth of engagement with technical issues of translation will vary from course to course. Each course gives attention to the social-historical, literary, and theological features of the text. Although the courses are not uniform in format and style, all of them should assist the student in achieving the following objectives: (1) to become a competent exegete of the writing under discussion; (2) to become acquainted with a variety of scholarly perspectives on the writing; to be able to discern the major concerns and issues in the ancient church that the writing addresses; (4) to know how to relate the text to the contemporary church in a variety of personal and pastoral dimensions. Prerequisite: NT 5010/5020 or equivalent. NT 6080 Exegesis of the Synoptic Gospels: A study of one (or more) of the first three gospels. NT 6090 Exegesis of the Gospel of John NT 6100 The Acts of the Apostles NT 6110 Exegesis of Romans NT 6120 Exegesis of Galatians NT 6130 Exegesis of 1 Corinthians NT 6140 Exegesis of 2 Corinthians NT 6150 Exegesis of Philippians, Philemon, Colossians, and Ephesians: A study of one or more of these letters. NT 6160 Exegesis of 1 and 2 Thessalonians NT 6170 Exegesis of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus NT 6180 Exegesis of Hebrews NT 6190 Exegesis of James and the Johannine Letters NT 6200 Exegesis of 1 Peter, 2 Peter, and Jude NT 6210 Exegesis of the Revelation NT 6350 Bible Translation: A study of the theory and practice of translation, especially related to the Bible. Also OT 6350 and CMM 6350. NT 7000 Readings in New Testament. A reading course in an area selected by the student in consultation with the professor, and approved by the faculty. Hours to be determined. NT 7010 Advanced Greek: Advanced study of koine Greek grammar, using texts from the New Testament, Septuagint, papyri, and other Hellenistic Greek texts. NT 7020 Advanced Greek: Continuation of NT 7010. NT 7100 + New Testament Theology: A study of the writings of the New Testament, with attention to their theological unity and diversity and the role of New Testament Scripture in personal and congregational spiritual, moral, and social life. Prerequisite: NT 5010–5020; NT 5150–5160. NT 7910 Seminar: A study of some issue or concern related to the New Testament text or the life and world of the earliest Christians. Examples of recently-offered seminars include: Male and Female Relationships in early Christianity; Issues in New Testament Textual Criticism; Confessions of Faith in the New Testament. NT 7970 Senior Project: Preparation of senior project approved by the faculty. NT 7980 Thesis: Preparation of a thesis on a significant topic approved by the faculty. Note:
The Area of Church History and Historical TheologyChurch history is the study of the formation of Christian identity and ecclesial life in the light of the apostolic witness of the New Testament and the shaping influences of twenty centuries of history. It embraces both the story of the Christian faith as it has taken root in diverse historical and cultural settings and the actual development of the corporate life of the Church in both its particular and global manifestations. Thus church history is by nature a contextual and ecumenical theological discipline, with the constructive task of evaluating critically the Church’s ongoing quest to embody Jesus Christ in the world through its community, its ministry, its theology, its worship and sacraments, and its spirituality and ethics. As projected goals, students in church history should:
CH 5010 + The Christian Tradition: An orientation to basic issues and themes in the interpretation and appropriation of Christianity as a historical and a missionary faith: the formation of Christian identity in various historical and cultural settings; the dynamics of unity, diversity, and authority in the Church; models of ecclesial reformation; and variant understandings of the Christian mission in the world. The course serves also as a panoramic overview of the global expansion of the Christian faith over twenty centuries, and of the attempts to shape a Christian worldview as reflected in representative lives, texts, and traditions. CH 5020 + The Stone-Campbell Movement: An investigation of the “Reformation of the Nineteenth Century” and its developing vision of Christian unity for the sake of the Church’s world mission. Critical discussion of differing articulations of the movement’s plan for ecclesial reform, the resultant divisions in its ranks, and the hopes of reinterpreting its core principles for the twenty-first century. Should normally be taken in sequence with CH 5010. CH 5810 History of Christian Doctrine: A comprehensive survey of the developments in Christian thought and the confessional life of the Church from post-apostolic times to the sixteenth century. Also CD 5810. CH 5820 History of Christian Doctrine: A continuation of the above from the sixteenth century to the present. Also CD 5820. CH 6010 Studies in the History of the Early Church: An examination, principally using patristic sources, of key issues in the study of early Christianity: the process of normative self-definition, missionary expansion; development of ecclesial life; tensions with the empire; theological and confessional formulations; spirituality and ascetisim, through the fifth century. CH 6020 Studies in Eastern Christianity: Investigations in the rich traditions of Eastern Christian history, theology, and spirituality; the Byzantine Christian Empire; the East-West schism; Orthodox doctrine, liturgy, iconography, and asceticism; and major developments in Russian Christianity. CH 6090 The Reformation in Great Britain: An examination of the major movements for church reform in Great Britain from Wycliffe to Wesley: the English and Scottish Reformations; Puritanism and the free churches, and the Evangelical Revival, considered in terms of how each raises crucial issues in historical ecclesiology. CH 6410 Medieval Christianity: Studies in the missionary expansion of Christianity in Europe, the rise and decline of the “Christendom” ideal; the contributions of the Western monastic traditions to the understanding of “apostolic” Christianity; and major currents in medieval theology, spirituality, ecclesial life, and movements of reform. CH 6420 The Western Church in the Age of Reform: Consideration of the emergent models of ecclesial reform, both Protestant and Roman Catholic, in the era of the Renaissance and Reformation: initiatives of the Catholic humanists and conciliarists; the growth and diversification of the Protestant revolt; the achievement of the Magisterial Reformers; the Anabaptist movement; and later currents and countercurrents up to 1650. CH 6510 Christian Ministry in Historical Perspective: Investigations of the theology, patterns, and practices of Christian ministry, especially pastoral care, as they developed in different historical and ecumenical contexts, with a view to enriching theological reflection on ministry in the contemporary Church worldwide. Also CMC 6510 CH 6520 Worship and Sacraments in Historical Perspective: Studies in the formation of the major Eastern and Western traditions of Christian worship and liturgy, with reference to the service of the Lord’s Day, the disciplines of the daily office, and the broader celebrations of the Christian Year. Baptismal and Eucharistic practices considered in terms of their historical and theological development. Also CMP 6520. CH 6610 The History of the Church in Africa: A survey of the penetration of Christianity and the development of the church in Africa from the first century to the present, with emphasis on the interaction of the gospel with the cultures and religions of Africa. Also CMM 6610. CH 6620 The History of the Church in Asia: A survey of the penetration of Christianity and the development of the church in Asia from the first century to the present, with emphasis on the interaction of the gospel with the cultures and religions of Asia. Also CMM 6620. CH 6810 Survey of American Christianity: Studies in the diverse Christian traditions of the colonies; the role of the churches in the American Revolution and shaping of the American Republic; and the Great Awakenings and the rise of evangelical culture in the antebellum period. CH 6820 Survey of American Christianity: Studies in the broadening denominational landscape and the dynamics of cultural transformation and accommodation; Christian activism during and after the Civil War era; modernism and fundamentalism; the rise and decline of the “Protestant Establishment” in America; contemporary evangelicalism; and church/state tensions. CH 7000 Readings in Church History. A reading course in an area selected by the student in consultation with the professor, and approved by the faculty. Hours to be determined. CH 7070 History of Preaching: Analyzing sermons and biographies of preachers from the first century to the present offers the student a broad perspective on preaching and should help the student to develop the analytical tools useful in deciding on appropriate sermon forms for differing occasions. Each student will study and report on two representative preachers. Also CMP 7070. CH 7110 History of Preaching in the Stone-Campbell Movement: This course is a study of preachers and sermons from the history of the “Reformation of the 19th century.” Much of the semester will follow the pattern of a seminar, with student and instructor presenting reports for class discussion. CH 7210/7220 Seminar in the Stone-Campbell Movement: Extensive examination of a principal theme, document, or author in the intellectual history of the “Reformation of the Nineteenth Century” and its twentieth century legacies. CH 7810 Seminar in Christianity and Judaism: Analysis of major historical, theological, and exegetical issues in the engagement between Judaism and Christianity: Christian identity in relation to Judaism in the early centuries; the tragedy of Christian antisemitism; debated themes of monotheism, election, messianism, and the Holy Land; the agony and ecstasy of post-Holocaust Jewish-Christian dialogue. CH 7930/7940 Seminar in Church History: An advanced study of a particular theme within church history or historical theology, open to students of demonstrated competence. CH 7970 Senior Project: Preparation of senior project approved by the faculty. CH 7980 Thesis: Preparation of a thesis on a significant topic approved by the faculty. Note:
The Area of Christian DoctrineThe Area of Christian Doctrine is most concerned with the study of both contemporary Christian communities and contemporary cultures. All aspects of church life under the triune God shape its attention. All disciples of human understanding may be brought to bear on its questions. This area has three closely related objectives. Students should:
CD 5010 Theological Latin: A basic language study having as its goal the mastery of sufficient grammar and vocabulary to read theological texts. Offered on request. (This course may not be used to meet the CD area core requirement in any degree program; it can be used only as an open elective.) CD 5020 Theological German: A basic language study having as its goal the mastery of sufficient grammar and vocabulary to read theological texts. Offered on request. (This course may not be used to meet the CD area core requirement in any degree program; it can only be used as an open elective.) CD 5030 + Introduction to the Christian World Mission: An introduction to a biblical understanding of the Church’s mission in the world and of appropriate methods for pursuing it. Also CMM 5030. CD 5150 + Introduction to Christian Doctrine: An historical, constructive examination of the Christian faith centered on biblical revelation. CD 5160 + The Doctrine of Christ: A constructive examination of biblical, historical, and contemporary views of Christ. CD 5310 Theology and Mission: A course examining the following questions: (a) What do basic Christian doctrines teach about mission? (b) How can theology evaluate the processes by which Christian faith is expressed via languages and cultures? (c) How does Christian faith relate to other faiths and ideologies? (d) What can we learn from Christians doing theology in non-western contexts? Also CMM 5310. CD 5810 History of Christian Doctrine: A comprehensive survey of the developments in Christian thought and practice from post-apostolic times to the sixteenth century. Also CH 5810. CD 5820 History of Christian Doctrine: A comprehensive survey of the developments in Christian thought and practice from the sixteenth century to the present. Also CH 5820. CD 6040 Philosophy of Religion: An examination of the nature of knowledge concerning God, humankind, moral evil, and freedom as discussed in the developments of philosophy. CD 6210 The Doctrine of God: A constructive examination of biblical, historical, and contemporary views of God. CD 6220 The Doctrine of the Spirit: A constructive examination of biblical, historical, and contemporary views of the Spirit. CD 6310 History of Interpretation: Selected biblical passages in the commentaries of different eras. Biblical exegesis viewed through historical theology. CD 6430 The Nature of Christian Doctrine: A study in the historical development of theology in reference to biblical data, with particular attention to the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. CD 6510 The Nature of the Church: A study of the origin, identity, and mission of the Church as expressed in the thought and organization of significant movements within the Christian church. CD 6710 Major Religions of the World: A study of the major non-Christian historic religions by which human beings have sought to understand themselves and relate to their world. Consideration of background, development, and major concepts. Also CMM 6710. CD 6730 History of Christian Ethics: A survey of significant ethical considerations in the history of Christian doctrine. CD 6740 Christian Social Ethics: A study of selected problems in Christian social ethics. Also CMC 6740. CD 7000 Readings in Christian Doctrine. A reading course in an area selected by the student in consultation with the professor, and approved by the faculty. Hours to be determined. CD 7010 Seminar in World Mission: A seminar examining in depth some aspect of world mission. Also CMM 7010. CD 7210 Seminar in the Stone-Campbell Movement: Extensive examination of a principal theme, document, or author in the intellectual history of the “Reformation of the Nineteenth Century” and its twentieth century legacies. CD 7910 Seminar: Church and Society: An examination of the manner in which the Church interacts with contemporary social orders in the United States and abroad, together with theological reflection upon problems which such involves. CD 7950 Seminar in Theology: An advanced study of some phase of theology. CD 7970 Senior Project: Preparation of senior project approved by the faculty. CD 7980 Thesis: Preparation of a thesis on a significant topic approved by the faculty. Note:
The Area of Christian MinistriesIt is the purpose of the Area of Christian Ministries to help students to establish and continually improve in faithful, competent practice of ministry in each of the objectives listed for the M.Div. degree. The introductory course, CM 5010, begins the process of building foundations for ministry within a global understanding of the church. Courses in the various fields build upon that course to provide specific ministry competencies. Students completing courses in this area may expect to:
CM 5010 + The Nature of Christian Ministry: This introductory integrative course in major facets of Christian pastoral ministry is designed to lead the student to understand the various activities of congregational leadership as parts of the whole life of ministry. The process begins with reflection on the nature of the church, as revealed in scripture, and continues through the contemplation of the functions of the Christian minister as means of working out that understanding. CM 7000 Readings in Christian Ministries. A reading course in an area selected by the student in consultation with the professor, and approved by the faculty. Hours to be determined. Supervised Ministerial ExperienceEvery M.Div. degree student is required to participate in the Supervised Ministry Experience (SME) Program. The SME program helps M.Div. students to grow in faithful, competent Christian ministry in a way that recognizes and strengthens the integration of their:
The SME program is to be taken in its entirety and in the sequence specified. It consists of three modules, one for each of the Junior, Middler, and Senior years. Courses in this area may not apply to the M.A.R. degree. Module I: Assessment and FormationCMF 5010 + Self-Assessment: This non-credit, but required, module aims to develop the student’s self-understanding with reference to the expectations of ministry. Several instruments are used to accomplish this, including self-assessment worksheets, a narrative summary of the student’s personal and spiritual experience, and the Profiles of Ministry (POM I) survey. These are used in personal conference by the student and the SME director or other faculty. Junior year, fall semester, no credit. CMF 5020 + Formation in Christian Ministry: This course is designed to help students establish life patterns which will support unending growth in faithful and fruitful Christian ministry. The course builds on the student’s self-assessment, and helps to develop a biblical approach to Christian ministry which recognizes the integration of theological, spiritual, psychological, relational, and functional dimensions of serving in the name of Christ. Junior year, spring semester, 2 hours. Module II: Supervised Concurrent Ministerial ExperienceThe purpose of this module is to provide for students the experience of learning in the midst of service in the field, aided by structured supervision by experienced ministers. Students are offered a choice among a variety of ministerial experiences in an appropriate church or parachurch context under supervision, and a peer group experience in which ministry events are the primary focus. Each semester course, except as noted, is offered for 1.5 hours credit. The student may choose among these options: CMF 6150/6160 Pastoral Ministry: Supervised experience in a local church, involving preaching, administration of ordinances, worship leadership, counseling, pastoral care, church administration, stewardship, Christian education, and evangelism. Requirements: a learning contract agreed upon by the student, the supervisor, and the SME director; a minimum of 10 hours a week for two semesters (the same number of hours may be compressed into one semester or one summer, if agreed to by the SME director); monthly reports by the student and the supervisor; participation in the peer group sessions; and a final report by the student and the supervisor. For students who are already engaged in congregational ministries, the supervision will be provided and the requirements superimposed on the student’s work program so as to make of that ministry a valid learning experience. Middler year. FEE (in addition to tuition). CMF 6250 Clinical Pastoral Experience (CPE): (One-half unit.) A structured experience in ministry under supervision in an approved clinical setting. Requirements: a learning contract agreed upon by the student, the supervisor, and the SME director; a minimum of 250 hours of supervised experience; monthly reports by the student and supervisor; and a final report by the student and supervisor. Requires special application and registration procedure. See descriptions of CPE programs available in Johnson City on page 35 above. Middler year. FEE (in addition to supervision). 3 hours. CMF 6350/6360 Urban Ministerial Experience: A structured ministerial experience in an approved urban program or agency. Requirements: a learning contract agreed upon by the student, the supervisor, and the SME director; a minimum of 10 hours a week for two semesters (the same number of hours may be compressed into one semester or one summer, if agreed to by the SME director); monthly reports by the student and the supervisor; and a final report by the student and the supervisor. Middler year. FEE (in addition to tuition). CMF 6370/6380 Rural Appalachian Ministerial Experience: A structured experience of ministry in a congregation or parachurch organization located in and dealing with the peculiar challenges of rural Appalachia. This will usually be done in connection with the Appalachian Ministries Educational Resource Center. Requirements: a learning contract agreed upon by the student, the supervisor, and the SME director; a minimum of 10 hours a week for two semesters (the same number of hours may be compressed into one semester, if agreed to by the SME director); monthly reports by the student and the supervisor; and a final report by the student and the supervisor. Middler year. FEE (in addition to tuition). CMF 6450/6460 Cross-Cultural Experience: A structured experience of service in a mission setting culturally alien to the student. Requirements: a learning contract agreed upon by the student, supervisor, and the SME director; a minimum of 10 hours a week for two semesters (the same number of hours may be compressed into one semester or one summer, if agreed to by the SME director); monthly reports by the student and the supervisor; and a final report by the student and the supervisor. Middler year. FEE (in addition to tuition). CMF 6550/6560 Campus Ministry Experience: A structured experience under supervision in an approved college campus ministry. Requirements: a learning contract agreed upon by the students, the supervisor, and the SME director; a minimum of 10 hours a week for two semesters (the same number of hours may be compressed into one semester or one summer, if agreed to by the SME director); monthly reports by the student and the supervisor; and a final report by the student and the supervisor. Middler year. FEE (in addition to tuition). CMF 6750/6760 New Church Planting Experience: A structured experience of new church planting under supervision. Requirements: a learning contract agreed upon by the student, the supervisor, and the SME director; a minimum of 10 hours a week for two semesters (the same number of hours may be compressed into one semester or one summer, if agreed to by the SME director); monthly reports by the student and the supervisor; and a final report by the student and the supervisor. Middler year. FEE (in addition to tuition). CMF 6850/6860 Christian Education Ministry Experience: A structured experience of ministry primarily in the specialty of Christian education in a local congregation or other appropriate venue. This course of experience is required for the M.Div. in Christian Education and may be used, with special permission, in the general M.Div. program. Requirements: a learning contract agreed upon by the student, the supervisor, and the SME director; a minimum of 10 hours a week for two semesters (the same number of hours may be compressed into one semester or one summer, if agreed to by the SME director); monthly reports by the student and the supervisor; and a final report by the student and the supervisor. Middler year. FEE (in addition to tuition). CMF 6950/6960 Open Supervised Ministerial Experience. A structured experience of ministry which does not fall under any of the above rubrics, but which has its own validity, as determined by the SME director. Requirements, beyond demonstration of the validity of the experience: a learning contract agreed upon by the student, the supervisor, and the SME director; a minimum of 10 hours a week for two semesters (the same number of hours may be compressed into one semester or one summer, if agreed to by the SME director); monthly reports by the student and the supervisor; and final report by the student and the supervisor. Middler year. FEE (in addition to tuition). Module III: Theological Integration and Readiness for MinistryCMF 7050 + Theological Integration: A faculty-led seminar meeting weekly and utilizing written ministry incidents to help students learn how to capture, analyze, reflect upon, and evaluate experiences in ministry in the light of biblical, historical, and doctrinal disciplines. Senior year, fall semester, 1 hour. CMF 7060 + Readiness for Ministry: This includes a summary update of the student’s resume, the Profiles of Ministry (POM II), and a final interview with the SME director. Senior year, spring semester, no credit. Field of Preaching and WorshipCMP 5010 Oral Interpretation for Preaching and Teaching: A course in the fundamentals of speech communication geared to the demands of leadership in churches or church-related schools. Lectures on and practice in the preparation and performance of scripture reading and various types of speeches and public leadership occasions are designed to develop the student’s skills of oral communication. CMP 5020 The Ministry of Preaching: This course is designed with the person in mind who has had little or no previous coursework in preaching. It includes consideration of the person and activities of the preacher/worship leader as well as practice in the art of preparing, leading worship, and preaching. CMP 5030 Music in the Life of the Church: A study of the theological, psychological, and practical implications of music in ministry with the local church. CMP 5210 Principles and Practice of Worship: A study of biblical, doctrinal, and anthropological principles relating to Christian worship and culminating in an attempt to apply them in actual worship experience. CMP 6030 Biblical Preaching—Old Testament. An advanced course in homiletics, following the process of choice of text, exegesis, theological thinking, and preparation and delivery of sermons, concentrating on the Old Testament. This course is designed to help each student develop his or her special gifts in preaching. In addition to several brief written reports, each student will preach twice. CMP 6040 Biblical Preaching—New Testament. An advanced course in homiletics, following the process of choice of text, exegesis, theological thinking, and preparation and delivery of sermons, concentrating on the New Testament. This course is designed to help each student develop his or her special gifts in preaching. In addition to several brief written reports, each student will preach twice. CMP 6520 Worship and Sacraments in Historical Perspective: Studies in the formation of the major Eastern and Western traditions of Christian worship and liturgy, with reference to the service of the Lord’s Day, the disciplines of the daily office, and the broader celebrations of the Christian Year. Baptismal and Eucharistic practices considered in terms of their historical and theological development. Also CH 6520. CMP 7000 Readings in Preaching and Worship. A reading course in an area selected by the student in consultation with the professor, and approved by the faculty. Hours to be determined. CMP 7070 History of Preaching: Analyzing sermons and biographies of preachers from the first century to the present offers the student a broad perspective on preaching and should help the student to develop the analytical tools useful in deciding on appropriate sermon forms for differing occasions. Each student will study and report on two representative preachers. Also CH 7070. CMP 7080 The Nature of Preaching: The reading of selected volumes of the Lyman Beecher lectures and other germane literature, reports, and lectures on preaching and its content, method, and significance are designed to stimulate participants to develop an informed understanding of preaching wherever it is done. Each student will study and report on two outstanding homileticians. CMP 7090 Advanced Homiletics: Types of Preaching: Survey and practice of the great variety of Christian preaching categorized by source, form, occasion, purpose and delivery. CMP 7100 Advanced Homiletics: A Preaching Program: A study of the year-round schedule of preaching in the local congregation. CMP 7110 History of Preaching in the Stone-Campbell Movement: This course is a study of preachers and sermons from the history of the “Reformation of the 19th century.” Much of the semester will follow the pattern of a seminar, with student and instructor presenting reports for class discussion. Also CH 7110. CMP 7910 Seminar in Preaching: Some aspects of preaching and public address. CMP 7950 Seminar: Biblical Exegesis and Contemporary Preaching: Study and practice in relating biblical exegesis, theological reflection, and the act of preaching. CMP 7970 Senior Project: Preparation of senior project approved by the faculty. CMP 7980 Thesis: Preparation of a thesis on a significant topic approved by the faculty. Field of Church AdministrationCMA 5010 The Minister and the Local Church: A consideration of the nature of congregational leadership ministry with emphasis upon the minister’s personal characteristics; relationships in the family, local church, other churches in the fellowship of Christian Churches, and community; and functions of the ministry such as preaching, counseling, administering, teaching, evangelism, and leading worship. CMA 6020 Leadership Development: An examination of literature and strategies for developing leadership in the local church. CMA 7000 Readings in Church Administration. A reading course in an area selected by the student in consultation with the professor, and approved by the faculty. Hours to be determined. CMA 7050 Polity in the Stone-Campbell Tradition: A study of variation in understanding, concepts, and practices relating to Church order and voluntary association with attention to Christian obligations, liberties, and fellowship. CMA 7920 Seminar in Church Administration: Some aspects of church administration. Among the available themes are: pastoral leadership, church polity, and the doctrine and polity of cults. CMA 7970 Senior Project: Preparation of senior project approved by the faculty. CMA 7980 Thesis: Preparation of a thesis on a significant topic approved by the faculty. Field of Christian EducationCME 5010 Principles of Christian Teaching: A study of the principles and practices of effective Christian teaching, emphasizing the needs of learners, the role of the teacher, and various methods of communication of the Christian message. Class experiences include four mini-teaching experiences. CME 5020 Foundations of Christian Education: A survey of the historical development of Christian education from the first century with emphasis upon underlying theological, philosophical, psychological, and sociological factors. Students will be required to develop their own philosophy of Christian education as well as write other short papers examining various Christian education positions. CME 5050 Human Development and Ministry: An examination of advanced materials in human development, especially in the area of faith development, and how an understanding of faith development affects preaching, teaching, and counseling. The student chooses a problem in human development that relates to ministry, surveys the latest research findings related to the problem, and determines the implications of the findings for ministry. CME 6010 Educational Administration: A study of the administration of the educational ministry of the church, including teaching/learning philosophy, recruitment and training of leaders, organization, and facilities. The primary project in the class requires evaluation of an educational program, plans for improvement, and a detailed calendar to achieve those improvements. CME 6020 Curriculum of Christian Education: An analysis of principles and objectives of curriculum construction, examination of various church curriculum materials, and experience in the planning and preparation of such materials. CME 6070 The Church’s Ministry to Children: A study of child development, from birth to age twelve, with attention to characteristics and needs, and to organization, methods, and materials to meet those needs. The primary thrust of this course is to determine how to mobilize the church to teach children effectively. CME 6110 The Church’s Ministry to Youth: A study of the characteristics, problems and needs of youth, along with consideration of organization and methods for the total program for youth in the church. Required experiences include an analysis of some teen needs through observation and survey and development of a theological base for youth ministry. CME 6120 The Church’s Ministry to Adults: An examination of the needs and characteristics of the developing adult, and an analysis of some approaches to meeting those needs through the educational program of the local church. Students will analyze needs of adults and design a variety of learning experiences to meet those needs. CME 6140 The Campus Ministry: An introduction to the need for and possible approaches to the church’s ministry to students on college campuses. CME 7000 Readings in Christian Education. A reading course in an area selected by the student in consultation with the professor, and approved by the faculty. Hours to be determined. CME 7010 Family Life Education: A study of congregational activities designed to develop families who will minister effectively to their members and others. CME 7040 Small Group Leadership: A consideration of the small group movement, its place in Christian education, and the leadership skills necessary to develop strong small groups. The class will be constructed as a small group using small group principles. CME 7110 Principles of College Teaching: An advanced study of the factors specifically involved in communicating to college students. The student will design a course for college instruction. CME 7910 Seminar in Christian Education: An advanced study of some phase of Christian education. CME 7970 Senior Project: Preparation of senior project approved by the faculy. CME 7980 Thesis: Preparation of a thesis on a significant topic approved by the faculty. Field of Christian Care and CounselingCMC 5010 Christian Faith and Human Development: An exploration of historical developments which led to pastoral care and counseling in the twentieth century. Special attention is given to philosophical, theological, and scientific developments from the Enlightenment to the present. CMC 5020 The Church as a Culture of Care and Counsel: Using ethnographic analysis to better understand the “everyday life” of a congregation in order to improve its ministry of care and counsel. CMC 5030 The Congregation in Christian Care and Counseling: Beginning with an exploration of the nature of friendship, an analysis of how congregations can move from simply being “friendly communities” to “communities of friendship” with the aim of assisting the suffering and marginalized. CMC 6040 Ecclesiology and Christian Care and Counseling: An analysis of the nature of Christian care and counseling in light of the church’s liturgy and life. CMC 6050 Spiritual Formation in Christian Care and Counseling: A study of the relationship between spiritual direction and Christian care and counseling. The class will utilize the Lord’s Prayer as a way of exploring such issues as pastoral and congregational formation as well as the relationship between engaging spiritual disciplines and Christian care and counseling. CMC 6060 Personality and the Christian Faith: A study in the possibilities and problems of integrating Christian care and counseling and contemporary theories of human personality. CMC 6200 The Church and Family Formation: Analysis and evaluation of the church’s ministry of developing strong, healthy families. CMC 6203 Family, the Church, and Western Culture: A study of the nature and status of the family in the church and Western culture. Attention is also given to the nature and status of singleness as a way of life in church and American culture. Prerequisite: CMC 6200 and 6210. CMC 6210 The Church and Marriage and Family Therapy: A study of marriage and family processes with attention to the troubled marriage and/or family. CMC 6510 Christian Ministry in Historical Perspective: An investigation of the theology, patterns, and practices of Christian ministry as they developed in different historical and ecumenical contexts, with a view to enriching the theological reflection on ministry in the contemporary church. Also CH 6510. CMC 6740 Christian Social Ethics: A study of selected problems in Christian social ethics. When taught by CMC faculty, the focus will be upon Christian care and counseling as moral discourse, an exploration of some common ethical difficulties, and the basic ethical requirements of counseling as delineated by several professional organizations. Also CD 6740. CMC 7000 Readings in Christian Care and Counseling: A reading course in an area selected by the student in consultation with the professor, and approved by the faculty. Hours to be determined. CMC 7050 Basic Approaches to Christian Care and Counseling: A study of basic skills in care and counseling with attention to skill building and practice. CMC 7060 Advanced Approaches to Christian Care and Counseling: A study of advanced skills in care and counseling with attention to practice and skill building. Prerequisite: CMC 7050. CMC 7070 Suffering and Christian Care and Counseling: A study in the theology of suffering with attention to how we may better minister to those who suffer illnesses of body and mind. CMC 7210 Clinical Pastoral Education: A program with congregational or institutional placement which includes individual and group supervision and may be credited as one-half unit with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. CMC 7220 Clinical Pastoral Education: Continuation of CMC 7210. CMC 7230 Clinical Pastoral Education: Continuation of CMC 7220. CMC 7240 Clinical Pastoral Education: Continuation of CMC 7230. CMC 7920 Contemporary Issues in Christian Care and Counseling: An advanced study of pastoral theology in relation to a particular cognate area or modern issue in care and counseling. CMC 7970 Senior Project: Preparation of senior project approved by the faculy. CMC 7980 Thesis: Preparation of a thesis on a significant topic approved by the faculty. Note: Admission to 7210, 7220, 7230, 7240 is by interview with the CPE center and its approval for admission. Field of World Mission and EvangelismCMM 5030 + Introduction to the Christian World Mission: An introduction to a biblical understanding of the church’s mission in the world and of appropriate methods for pursuing it. Also CD 5030. CMM 5050 Introduction to Church Growth: An introductory examination of factors affecting the growth of the church and means of promoting growth. CMM 5310 Theology and Mission: A course examining the questions: (a) What do basic Christian doctrines teach about missions and evangelism? (b) How can theology evaluate the processes by which Christian faith is expressed via languages and cultures? (c) How does Christian faith relate to other faiths and ideologies? (d) What can we learn from Christians doing theology in non-western contexts? Also CD 5310. CMM 5410 The Church and Human Cultures: An examination of the nature and functioning of culture, the diversity of human cultures, and the implications of culture and cultures for the church and mission. CMM 5420 The Church and Cross-Cultural Communication: An examination of the nature of language and communication of culturally based systems of meaning, and of the problems which arise in communications between persons of different cultures, especially in the communication of the gospel. CMM 5510 Principles and Methods of Evangelism: An examination of biblical foundations and the biblical and sociocultural dimensions of the evangelistic process, both in the evangelist’s home context and in cross-cultural contexts. CMM 6010 The Church in National and Global Context: A study of the role of religion in general and of Christianity in particular in society at the local, national, and global levels. CMM 6050 The Evangelistic Church: A study of year-round evangelistic programming in light of the New Testament motivation, message, and methods. CMM 6210 Research Methods for Church and Mission: Introduction to research methods from the social sciences for use of the church, with emphasis on evangelization and church growth. CMM 6350 Bible Translation: A study of the theory and practice of translation, especially as related to the Bible. Also OT 6350 and NT 6350. CMM 6610 The History of the Church in Africa: A survey of the penetration of Christianity and the development of the church in Africa from the first century to the present, with emphasis on the interaction of the gospel with the cultures and religions of Africa. Also CH 6610. CMM 6620 The History of the Church in Asia: A survey of the penetration of Christianity and the development of the church in Asia from the first century to the present, with emphasis on the interaction of the gospel with the cultures and religions of Asia. Also CH 6620. CMM 6710 Major Religions of the World: A study of the major non-Christian historic religions by which human beings have sought to understand themselves and relate to their world. Consideration of background, development, and major concepts. Also CD 6710. CMM 7000 Readings in World Missions: A reading course in an area selected by the student in consultation with the professor, and approved by the faculty. Hours to be determined. CMM 7010 Seminar in World Mission: A seminar examining in depth some aspect of world mission. Also CD 7010. CMM 7970 Senior Project: Preparation of senior project approved by the faculty. CMM 7980 Thesis: Preparation of a thesis on a significant topic approved by the faculty. Notes: For the M.Div. degree, twelve semester hours in Christian Ministries, including CM 5010, are required. CD/CMM 5030 is required for the M.Div. degree and may be counted toward either the Christian Doctrine or Christian Ministries requirement in most programs. For the M.A.R. degree, at least one course in Christian Ministries is required. |
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