2008-2009 Fall Long Term Courses
Congregational Ministry
CM3440 The Congregation in Community
This is a standard course in congregational studies. Students are taught the analytical tools for studying a congregation, its community and then the relationship between the two. Both quantitative and qualitative (ethnographic) research methods are taught as students work in case study teams to research a particular congregation throughout the seminar. Consistent with the methodology developed out of Hartford Seminary (by Ammerman, Dudley, Roozen, et. Al.), students look at their case study church through the lenses of culture, process, context resources and theology. They then develop a 2-hour presentation of their findings which they give before the class and congregation leaders. 3 credits.
Ms. Day
Education and Formation for Discipleship
EF1107 Practicum in Children’s Ministry
Open to students whose field education involves children’s ministry, and to all M.A. students. One-hour meetings with a pastoral facilitator. Using a praxis-based model of education, students practice ways to approach their ministry with children theologically. The class serves as a mentor group with which students can process their experience outside the field education setting under the guidance of a pastor/mentor. Weekly discussions focus on theological reflection on actual experience of pastoral ministry. 1 credit. Fall and Spring Long Terms.
Staff
EF1109 Youth Ministry Practicum for Field Education
This course is open to students in the dual-degree program in youth ministry and to those whose field education involves them in youth ministry. Participating students meet weekly for one hour with the director of the Institute for Youth Ministry. Using a praxis-based model of education, the director, along with a faculty member, assumes the primary responsibility for helping students approach their ministry with young people theologically. The class serves as a mentor group within which students can process their experience from outside the field education setting, under the guidance of a pastor/mentor. Weekly discussions focus on theological reflection on actual experience in pastoral ministry. Yearlong course. 1 credit.
Ms. Rounds
EF1200 Introduction to Christian Education and Formation
This course provides an introduction to the ministry of Christian education and formation in congregations. Course participants will consider the pedagogical dimensions of Word, Baptism, and Eucharist in relation to both the formation of Christian identity and constructive engagement in pluralistic and rapidly changing contexts. 3 credits.
Mr. Mikoski
EF3110 The Role and Work of the Pastor
This course will examine the role and work of pastors in congregational settings. Through case studies, reflective inquiry, interviews with practitioners, and reading relevant recent texts, course participants will learn about challenges and possibilities in pastoral ministry. 1 credit.
Mr. Mikoski and Mr. Fearon
EF3470 Empirical Research in Practical Theology
Explores the role of empirical research in the ongoing practical theological reflection of congregational leaders. Portrays qualitative research as a disciplined way of attending to individuals and groups in their particularity, of better understanding the culture of a congregation and its context, and of evaluating congregational programs. 3 credits.
Mr. Osmer
EF/TH5457 The Face of the Other
What does it mean to confront the “face of the other”? Dostoevsky’s character Ivan Karamazov complains, despite his alleged “love of humanity,” that it is impossible to love one’s neighbors, for they have “smelly, ugly faces.” Theologians have argued, however, that it is in the practice of embracing the other that one’s imago Dei is most fully realized. This course investigates various writings on this theme throughout recent centuries, focusing on key theological texts, as well as readings from philosophy, literature, and our contemporary world (both religious and secular). Implications for service and life-in-community will also be explored, and field education experiences incorporated into class discussion. Enrollment is limited to 15 students. 3 credits.
Ms. B. Lee
EF5458 Practicing the Presence of God: Spirituality and Prayer in the Christian Tradition
This course explores a wide variety of prayerful practices, and the way in which saints of old “practiced the presence of God” (e.g., Brother Lawrence). It draws from resources in classical Christian texts, as well as insights from contemporary movements of prayer. Examines the interplay between contemplation and action, spiritual disciplines and social outreach. Invites students into prayerful expressions of their own, through theologically-reflective prayer practica, and a soul friendship practicum. Enrollment limited to 15 students. 3 credits.
Ms. B. Lee
Pastoral Care and Specialized Ministries
PC4111 Yearlong Clinical Pastoral Education
Supervised clinical pastoral education in various hospitals and other health and welfare institutions on a part-time basis (16 hours per week) during the academic year. Supervision is under the guidance of chaplains approved by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. Requirements include a written appraisal at the end of the spring semester and enrollment in a one semester course in pastoral care during the year. Limited to Th.M. candidates, seniors and middlers. This course does not fulfill Practical Theology Department distribution requirements. 3 credits and one ACPE unit awarded only at the end of the second semester.
Chaplain Supervisors
PC5244 Healing Relationships: Introduction to Couples and Family Therapy
This course is designed to give church leaders basic theoretical and practical tools in understanding couple, family, and individual issues within a contextual and relational paradigm. Topics covered: various models of family therapy; a family empowerment model that builds on family and community strengths; the pastoral role in assessment and intervention in family crises. Operating from the assumption that societal injustices cannot be divorced from therapeutic intervention, the course integrates various conceptual frameworks that are often dissociated. This course fulfills pastoral care requirement. 3 credits.
Mr. Wetzel
PC5329 Pastoral Care of Congregations
This course focuses on the various roles of the ordained minister in relation to the pastoral care of congregations, exploring images of the minister as symbol bearer, caregiver, congregational leader, proclaimer and prophet. Motives for entering ministry will be explored, as well as key issues in pastoral care: the use and abuse of power and authority, ethical and boundary considerations, understanding of one’s call, clergy self-care, and the challenge of ministry to those who are different from oneself. 3 credits.
Ms. McNish
PC5461 Pastoral Care and the Life Cycle
This course presents Erik H. Erikson’s life cycle model as a conceptual framework for understanding the opportunities and challenges of adolescence, young adulthood, adulthood, and old age, and for insights into the intentions and goals of pastoral care ministry in congregational and other institutional settings. Connections will be drawn between his life stages and both the journey of life metaphor in popular Christian writings and Christian models of moral struggle. The course also focuses on Daniel J. Levison’s life structure model, considering its emphasis on adult developmental issues, gender, and its implications for young clergy. 3 credits.
Mr. Capps
PC5472 The Minister and Mental Illness
Centers on selected mental or emotional illnesses, including depression, anxiety disorders, chemical dependency, schizophrenia, dementia and Alzheimer’s disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and melancholia. Readings focus on autobiographical accounts by the afflicted person or a close family member. Attention is given to the minister’s role as a member of the health-team and ways in which ministers may offer assistance to beleaguered family members. Minister’s own susceptibility to mental or emotional illnesses is also considered, with attention to warning signs. 3 credits.
Mr. Capps
Preaching
PR2200 Introduction to Preaching
An intensive introduction to preaching and the designing and delivery of sermons. Weekly sessions include lectures, discussion, and/or student preaching with critique. Meets the M.Div. requirement in the middler year. Prerequisites: SC2101 and SC2102. 3 credits.
Preaching Staff
PR3272 Preaching in the African American Tradition
This course focuses on the particular characteristics of preaching in the African American religious experience, with historical, methodological, and theological components. Historical emphasis will provide a sense of the contribution of African Americans to three centuries of preaching. Methodology will consider the impact of social location and racial particularity on the form, structure, and content of African American preaching. Exploration of the place of theological themes that are common to African American preaching, e.g., providence, liberation, self-help, and racial solidarity. Limited to twenty students; preference given to those closest to graduation who are concentrating in the field. 3 credits.
Mr. LaRue
PR/SC3450 Preaching, Passion, and the Spirit
A pneumatologically focused exploration of the theology, theory, and practice of preaching. Attention will be given to the preacher’s call and spirituality, theology of the Spirit and of the Word, and empathic and pathetic embodiment of the Word. The relationship of these to sermon language, content, structure, and performance will be discussed. Includes the preparation and delivery of sermons. Limited to 16 students. Prerequisite: Speech Communication in Ministry I/II and Introduction to Preaching. 3 credits.
Mr. Powery
Speech Communication in Ministry
SC2101 Speech Communication in Ministry I
Weekly workshops on speech communication in the context of ministry emphasizing critical and empathic study of biblical and other literature as encountered in the spoken word. Exploration of principles involved in perceiving and expressing denotative and connotative meaning through verbal, vocal and physical gesture. Development of skill in technical, theoretical and theological evaluation of one’s own work and the work of others. In addition to weekly workshops and required outside reading, required lecture-demonstrations may be scheduled live or by video at the discretion of the professor. Required of all junior M.Div. and M.A. candidates. Students are expected to remain in the same section both semesters for SC1001 and SC1002. Each section is limited to eight students. 1 credit.
Speech Staff
Worship
WR1100 Chapel Choir
Introduction to fundamental musical resources used in Christian worship. The focus of the course is on the function and creative use of the hymnal, the psalter (metrical and responsorial), global music, and service music. Open upon vocal placement with instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits. 1 credit.
Mr. Tel
WR5101 Introduction to Christian Worship
A survey of the history, practice, and theology of Christian worship, with particular attention to ecumenical developments in North American contexts. Topics will include the service of the Word, the celebration of baptism and the Lord’s Supper, weddings, and funerals. Must be taken with one of the following for a minimum of 3 credits total: Artistic Languages in Christian Worship, Christian Worship in the Presbyterian Tradition, Worship in the African American Traditions, Worship as Resistance, or Word and Act in Christian Worship. 2 credits.
Mr. Kay
WR5102 Christian Worship and Artistic Languages
A survey of the history, practice, and theology of the artistic languages of Christian Worship, with a primary focus on church music and congregational song. Other topics will include acoustics, architecture, visual arts, liturgical movement, and presentation technology. Must be taken with WR4000 Introduction to Christian Worship. 1 credit.
Mr. Tel
Field Education
FE 2102 Academic-Year Field Education
FE 3102 Elective Academic-Year Field Education
Supervised ministry in a church or specialized ministry setting is selected from a pool of approved sites. Students work a minimum of ten hours on site, with preparation and work not to exceed fifteen hours each week, for a total of thirty weeks over two semesters. 2 credits are awarded at the end of the second semester.
Full year, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
Staff
FE 2111 Field Education: Clinical Pastoral Education
FE 3111 Elective Field Education: Clinical Pastoral Education
Considered a specialized ministry, Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) may be used to satisfy the academic-year field education requirement. Sixteen hours per week are spent in various hospitals and other health and welfare institutions working under the guidance of chaplain-supervisors approved by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) or the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP). Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in a one-semester course in pastoral care prior to the CPE placement. A CPE learning plan may be submitted in place of the learning/serving covenant. CPE evaluations plus field education supplemental questions are submitted in place of Princeton Seminary field education appraisals. 2 credits and 1 ACPE or CPSP unit are awarded only at the end of the second semester.
Full Year, 2008 -2009, 2009-2010
Chaplain Supervisors
FE 2103 Full-Time Ministry Internship
FE 3103 Elective Full-Time Ministry Internship
Full-time ministry for a nine to twelve month period takes place at a church or specialized ministry selected from a pool of approved sites. FE2103 is for field education credit and FE3103 is for elective credit. 2 credits.
Full year, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
Staff
FE 3105 Practicum in Theological Reflection
This two semester course will provide the opportunity for theological reflection on acts of ministry drawn from case studies experienced by students in concurrent field education. Presentations on congregational systems, reflection methods, and spiritual disciplines will enrich the material drawn from praxis. 1 credit awarded at the end of the second semester.
Full year, 2008–09
Staff
2008-2009 Fall Short Term (January) Courses
Education and Formation for Discipleship
EF/OT3210 (Un)Common Space: Contested Geographies---Holy Land
A travel seminar aimed at exploring the differing, and often contested, geographies of the “holy land” to three principal ends: to introduce students to the culture and history of biblical (Iron Age) Israel and Judah through the lens of geography and to the ongoing political and religious significance of this geography for Israelis and Palestinians, on the one hand, and for Jews, Christians, and Muslims, on the other; and to explore the role that geography plays in the formation of ethnic, religious and political identities. Key archeological and cultural sites will be visited and students will have opportunities to participate in forums (or other gatherings) with representatives of area academic institutions and various governmental, non-governmental and/or religious based organizations. Implications of this kind of experiential-based learning for the teaching of Bible in church and academy will be featured. This course does fulfill philosophy or ethics course requirement. 3 credits.
Mr. Mikoski and Mr. Dobbs-Allsopp
EF3220 Spiritual Vitality for Life and Leadership
This course explores the inter-relationship between professional leadership and biblical teaching as they relate to spiritual vitality and leadership. The course is particularly designed to help prepare those going into pastoral ministry or Christian-based nonprofit leadership to develop a clear vision for and plan to integrate their spiritual life and new (or existing) role as administrator, manager and leader. Class experiences and course work will help students to think more deeply about who they are in their professional roles as well as what they do and how they fulfill their responsibilities. 3 credits.
Mr. Timothy C. Geoffrion
EF3351 Ministry with Urban Children and Teens
This course seeks to understand the unique and critical issues affecting the social, intellectual, and spiritual development of children and teens growing up in under-resourced urban communities. It will also engage students to construct a theology of youth development that views urban youth as people who can become agents of transformation in their own communities and true participants in a broader world community. Practical dimensions of the class will include evaluating various urban youth ministries and designing viable and effective ministry programs that can be integrated into neighborhood-based churches or parachurch ministries. 2 credits.
Mr. Bruce Main
EF3460 Congregational Spiritual Formation: Developing a “Rule of Life.”
This course explores spiritual formation as a congregational opportunity and responsibility. Two central questions will be addressed: (1) How is faith nurtured to maturity in the midst of congregational life? (2) How are leaders equipped to guide the practices that shape congregations spiritually? By integrating sociological understandings of spirituality, biblical-theological foundations for individual and communal spiritual formation, and pragmatic models for personal and communal spiritual maturity, students will move toward developing a “rule of life” for health in ministry, and articulate a vision for congregational formation that integrates theory and practice of prayer, spiritual guidance, healthful life patterns, and other practices of communal faith formation. 3 credits.
Ms. Angela Reed
Pastoral Care and Specialized Ministries
PC1200 Introduction to Hospital Visitation
This course will offer a basic introduction to theological reflection and practical skills needed to negotiate the hospital setting. Issues to be discussed include caring for patients undergoing chemotherapy, caring for families involved in making end-of-life decisions, managing a crisis in the emergency room, and dealing with infectious disease, especially as it relates to self-care. Helping a family make decisions pertaining to nursing home placement, hospice, and organ donation will also be addressed. A local hospital will serve as the training site for portions of this course. 2 credits.
Ms. D. Davis
PC5258 Ministry with Persons with Disabilities and Their Families
The course focuses on the pastoral care issues involved in ministering to people with disabilities and their families and the pastoral issues in leading inclusive congregational ministries. Biblical, theological, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of pastoral care with individuals will be explored, as well as issues of diversity, community building, outreach and healing. A short mentorship with a person with disabilities will be part of the course. 3 credits.
Mr. Gaventa
PC4480 Compassionate Communication: A Spiritual Practice
Based on Marshall Rosenberg’s model of nonviolent communication (NVC), this course will focus on basic skills and theological reflection related to developing compassionate communication in the church: listening with empathy, speaking honestly, mediating conflict, responding to criticism, working through congregational impasses, and building teamwork for common tasks. Experientially based; includes role plays, journaling, small group work, structured exercises. Pass/fail only. 3 credits.
Ms. Hunsinger
Preaching, Speech Communication in Ministry, and Worship
PR3290 Preacher as Person and Personality
Focuses on understanding and supporting the preacher him- or herself in the preaching event. Using such resources as personality type (MBTI), role analysis, and leadership theory, the course examines different ways preachers as persons study, choose subjects, gather sermon materials, interpret biblical texts, prepare sermons, and interpret feedback. Emphasis on a theological understanding of the person of the preacher. Includes attention to building appropriate ways of self-care and development as well as avoiding negative or harmful influences of the preacher in preaching. 3 credits.
Mr. Nichols
PR/SC3430 Preaching and Media Arts
Practical theological critique of media arts theory and practices in the proclamation of the gospel. Attention will be given to synesthesia, virtuality, actuality, and presence. Includes the design and performance of sermonic discourse that makes use of contemporary communications technologies. Enrollment limited to twenty students. 3 credits.
Mr. Bartow and Mr. P. Johnson
WR5103 Christian Worship and the Presbyterian Tradition
Christian worship as practiced in the Presbyterian Church (USA), with special attention to the Book of Confessions, the Directory for Worship, the rites of ordination, and the liturgical responsibilities of the ministerial office. Strongly advised for those preparing for ordination in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Prerequisite: Introduction to Christian Worship. 1 credit.
Mr. Kay
2008-2009 Spring Long Term Courses
Congregational Ministry
CM3XXX Styles of Pastoral Leadership
Studies suggest that an inability to think theologically and behaviorally about the pastoral role and about the nature of a congregation are the most problematic issues for those entering congregational ministry. Through lectures, readings in ecclesiology, leadership, and organizational studies, and examination of actual pastorates, this course will encourage theological and behavioral critique of pastoral styles in the context of a congregation’s identity as part of the body of Christ in a particular time and place. Course material is open to commentary and critique from cultural, gender, and denominational perspectives. 3 credits.
Mr. Hanson
CM4XXX Conflicts in Congregations: A Hygienic Perspective
This conflict is an examination of the place of differences in a congregation and of the ways and areas in which they might deteriorate into conflict. Ministry will be discussed as a vehicle for fostering a context in which differences might become valuable resources to the congregation, for inhibiting the development of conflict and for protecting the congregation should it occur. Lectures, readings, interviews with pastors. 3 credits.
Mr. Hanson
Education and Formation for Discipleship
EF3XXXis Children’s Fantasy Literature and Moral Formation
Examines the role of the imagination in the moral formation of children in families and congregations, giving special attention to the use of children’s fantasy literature in such formation. Attends to Christian and non-Christian literature, including authors like C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, J. K. Rowling, Madeline L’Engle, Lois Lowry, Ursula LeGuin, and Philip Pullman. Pass/Fail. 3 credits.
Mr. Osmer
EF2XXX Theological Foundations for Youth Ministry
Explores the theological foundations of ministry with young people, ranging from those in early to late adolescence and emerging adulthood. Primary attention will be given to the role faith plays in adolescent development and identity formation, and to the church’s responsibility to young people in and beyond congregations. This course emphasizes incarnational and missional approaches to the gospel, as well as young people’s own agency as participants in the total mission of the church. Required for M.A. students emphasizing youth ministry (no prerequisite). 3 credits.
Staff
Pastoral Care and Specialized Ministries
PC4111 Year Long Clinical Pastoral Education
Supervised clinical pastoral education in various hospitals and other health and welfare institutions on a part-time basis (16 hours per week) during the academic year. Supervision is under the guidance of chaplains approved by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. Requirements include a written appraisal at the end of the spring semester and enrollment in a one semester course in pastoral care during the year. Limited to Th.M. candidates, seniors and middlers. This course does not fulfill Practical Theology Department distribution requirements. 3 credits and one ACPE unit awarded only at the end of the second semester.
Chaplain Supervisors
PC4202 Theory and Practice of Pastoral Care
This course is designed for M.Div. candidates currently doing field education in a church, hospital or other specialized setting for ministry. Theological, psychological and sociological reflection on cases submitted by students in the context of their field work. Lectures and readings focus on the congregation’s ministry of pastoral care, the art of theological interpretation in pastoral care, and caring for yourself in the context of the ministry’s demands. Various topics include: bereavement and loss, suffering, depression, alcoholism, sexual abuse and domestic violence and pastoral care to families. 3 credits.
Ms. Hunsinger
PC4242is Sexuality and the Christian Body
Conceptions of spirit and flesh in Christian history and theology, examined in light of current controversies surrounding sexuality in the church, with implications throughout for pastoral care and counseling around sexual concerns. 3 credits.
Mr. Dykstra
PC4253 Pastoral Care of Adolescents
Examines theoretical and clinical approaches to pastoral care and counseling with young people in church and community. Consideration will be given to the adolescent self in various cultural contexts, thus enabling students to gain understanding and competence for entering diverse situations of adolescent crisis and need. Case studies derived from contemporary young adult literature will be incorporated throughout. 3 credits.
Mr. Dykstra
PC4320 Prayer and Pastoral Care
This course focuses on prayer as a practice of Christian discipleship and spiritual care: how pastors work with people so that their pastoral care both emerges from prayer and leads to prayer. Attention will be given to the development of individual prayer as a spiritual discipline as well as practices of communal prayer. Various forms of prayer, including petition, intercession, lament, confession and praise and thanksgiving, will be studied. Attention will also be given to the psychology of prayer. Twenty-four limit. 3 credits.
Ms. Hunsinger
Preaching
PR2200 Introduction to Preaching
An intensive introduction to preaching and the designing and delivery of sermons. Weekly sessions include lectures, discussion, and/or student preaching with critique. Meets the M.Div. requirement in the middler year. Prerequisite: Speech Communication in Ministry I and II. First or Second Semester. 3 credits.
Preaching Staff
Speech Communication in Ministry
SC2102 Speech Communication in Ministry II
Weekly workshops offering practical exploration of the interpretive and theological dynamics in speaking Scriptural and other texts, and in presenting one’s own creative work. Continuing attention to vocal and physical gesture and the evaluation of one’s own work and the work of others. In addition to weekly workshops and outside reading, lecture-demonstrations may be scheduled live or by video at the discretion of the professor. Students are expected to remain in the same section as SC101. Required of all junior M.Div. candidates. Prerequisite: SC2101. Each section is limited to eight students. 1 credit.
Speech Staff
SC3XXX Practical Theology as Drama
Dramaturgical and theological analysis, criticism, and production of a play from the repertory of religious drama. Admission to course by audition. 3 credits.
Mr. Lanchester
SC/PR3XXX Preaching the Sermon
In a workshop setting, the relationship between speech performance, content, form, style, and context in preaching will be explored. Particular attention will be given to introductions and conclusions, writing for the ear, preaching with and without a manuscript, visual and vocal engagement, body movement, confidence, and authenticity in the role of the preacher. Students will be provided with a digital video recording of their final sermon. Limited to eight students per section. Prerequisite: SC2101. 2 credits.
Mr. Brothers
Worship
WR1XXX Chapel Choir
Introduction to fundamental musical resources used in Christian worship. The focus of the course is on the function and creative use of the hymnal, the psalter (metrical and responsorial), global music, and service music. Open upon vocal placement with instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits. 1 credit.
Mr. Tel
WR3XXX Worship in the African American Traditions
A study of the history, theology, and practice of African American worship with particular attention to the seven major denominations in the United States. An examination of contemporary trends in praise and worship, music, preaching styles, and orders of service including funerals, weddings, and special day services. 3 credits.
Mr. LaRue
WR3XXXcr Worship as Resistance
A study of Christian worship through theological, ethical, and pastoral lenses with particular attention to the relationship between corporate worship and social witness in the world. Includes an exploration of the way in which practices such as preaching, singing, and communion, may function as acts of resistance against racism, sexism, classism, and other social injustices. 3 credits.
Mr. Powery
Field Education
FE 2102 Academic-Year Field Education
FE3102 Elective Academic-Year Field Education
Supervised ministry in a church or specialized ministry setting is selected from a pool of approved sites. Students work a minimum of ten hours on site, with preparation and work not to exceed fifteen hours each week, for a total of thirty weeks over two semesters. 2 credits are awarded at the end of the second semester.
Full year, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
Staff
FE 2111 Field Education: Clinical Pastoral Education
FE 3111 Elective Field Education: Clinical Pastoral Education
Considered a specialized ministry, Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) may be used to satisfy the academic-year field education requirement. Sixteen hours per week are spent in various hospitals and other health and welfare institutions working under the guidance of chaplain-supervisors approved by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) or the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP). Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in a one-semester course in pastoral care prior to the CPE placement. A CPE learning plan may be submitted in place of the learning/serving covenant. CPE evaluations plus field education supplemental questions are submitted in place of Princeton Seminary field education appraisals. 2 credits and 1 ACPE or CPSP unit are awarded only at the end of the second semester.
Full Year, 2008 -2009, 2009-2010
Chaplain Supervisors
FE 2103 Full-Time Ministry Internship
FE 3103 Elective Full-Time Ministry Internship
Full-time ministry for a nine to twelve month period takes place at a church or specialized ministry selected from a pool of approved sites. FE2103 is for field education credit and FE3103 is for elective credit. 2 credits.
Full year, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
Staff
FE 3105 Practicum in Theological Reflection
This two semester course will provide the opportunity for theological reflection on acts of ministry drawn from case studies experienced by students in concurrent field education. Presentations on congregational systems, reflection methods, and spiritual disciplines will enrich the material drawn from praxis. 1 credit awarded at the end of the second semester.
Full year, 2008–09
Staff
2008-2009 Spring Short Term (May) Courses
EF4XXX Philosophy of Education
What is the purpose of education? What should be taught? What methods should be used? What are the roles of the teacher and the learner? These foundational questions will be explored by means of a close reading of education related texts of Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Rousseau, Kant, Marx, Kierkegaard, Dewey, and selected contemporary contributors to the philosophy of education. This course will be valuable both for future pastors and church educators who desire to think deeply, systematically and historically about their role as leaders in the teaching ministry of congregations. It will also provide useful preparation for those with a teaching vocation in higher education. The course will serve as an integration course for those completing their M.A. degree requirements. 3 credits.
Mr. Mikoski
EF4590 Rhythms of Prayer in the Christian Tradition
Students will spend three weeks in the intensive reading of classical texts on prayer, as well as reflect prayerfully on themes that emerge from those texts. The first week will be spent orienting students to a variety of prayer traditions in the history of the Church, through a close reading of texts. Week Two will occur on a retreat site, off campus, where students will be able to engage in daily rhythms of prayer, reading, and worship. By Week Three, we will have returned to campus, to continue reflection on both text and practice; we will also interpret the first two weeks of learning, in light of “future steps” for personal growth and ministry. Enrollment limited to 15 students. 3 credits.
Ms. B. Lee
PC4XXX A Journey Called Aging
Participants will learn basic conceptual and practical tools for pastoral ministry with older adults. Each of the four days of the course will have one hour of theory (the shape and dynamics of the journey: four transitions and three stable periods); one hour of program planning (outcomes based: what will they learn, what will they do, what will be the ultimate impact); and one hour of exploration of resources (community based, media, online, and print). 1 credit.
Mr. Simmons
Summer
Pastoral Care and Specialized Ministries
PC4110 Summer Clinical Pastoral Education
Supervised clinical pastoral education full time in various types of hospitals and other health and welfare institutions, under the guidance of chaplain-supervisors approved by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. Enrollment in a one semester course in pastoral care during the academic year prior to the summer is required. Limited to Th.M. candidates, seniors, and middlers. This course does not fulfill Practical Theology Department distribution requirements. 3 credits and one ACPE unit.
Staff and Supervisors
Field Education
FE2101 Summer Field Education
FE3101 Summer Elective Field Education
Supervised ministry in a church or specialized ministry is selected from a pool of approved sites. Full-time work for a period of ten to twelve weeks takes place under the direction of a pastor or agency supervisor. 2 credits.
Summer 2008 and 2009
Staff
FE2110 Summer Field Education: Clinical Pastoral Education
FE3110 Summer Elective Field Education: Clinical Pastoral Education
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is considered a specialized ministry and can be used to satisfy a field education requirement. During the summer, students work full time in various types of hospitals and other health and welfare institutions, under the guidance of chaplain-supervisors approved by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) or the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP). Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in a one-semester course in pastoral care during the academic year prior to the summer placement. Students may submit a CPE learning plan in place of the learning/serving covenant. The CPE final evaluation with field education supplemental questions is submitted as the field education appraisal. 2 credits and 1 ACPE or CPSP unit.
Summer, 2008 and 2009
Chaplain Supervisors