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of the Curriculum Course Listings Course Descriptions Key to Course Listings: B – Biblical Studies C – Counseling Studies D – Discipleship Studies DL – Distance Learning Studies F – Formation Studies H – Historical Studies I – Independent Study L – Liturgical Studies M – Mission & Multicultural Studies P – Pastoral Studies S – Student Led Colloquy T – Theological Studies TE – Theological Ethics Studies W – Writing and Research Studies Numbers First Digit (for MDiv): 1 – Junior Second Digit: Number of Credit Hours Third & Fourth Digits: Differentiating Course Numbers
Biblical Studies Through the study of biblical texts, critical and hermeneutical methods, and influential contemporary interpretations, students will: •identify and describe the content and theological perspectives of biblical authors in major literary genres in the Bible and be able to describe the history of the canon. •create sermons, curricula, and public presentations that imaginatively engage the biblical text with the contemporary context. •identify and analyze the way different cultural contexts affect biblical interpretation. •critically evaluate theological perspectives in the biblical texts in light of contemporary theological and ethical realities. REQUIRED COURSES B1310 History and Hermeneutics I Overview of biblical times and introduction to issues of interpretation, focusing on the texts that are primary sources for the history of Israel and Second Temple Judaism. Professors Kittredge, Pickett, and Bishop B1320 History and Hermeneutics II Study of the formation and reception of the Pentateuch and exploration of early Christianity in the context of Hellenistic Judaism, focusing on the presentation of Jesus in the synoptic gospels, Paul’s letters and other documents of the New Testament. Professors Kittredge, Pickett, and Bishop B2310 Biblical Interpretation for Preaching Methods and strategies of interpreting texts for sermon preparation, using lectionary pericopes from Old and New Testament narratives. The focus is on Mark as representative of the synoptic gospels, with special attention also given to the gospel of John and selected Old Testament Texts. Professors Kittredge, Pickett, and Bishop B3310 Biblical Interpretation for Teaching Methods of teaching texts in a congregational setting, focusing on reading scripture in community and engaging a conversation between the text and contemporary life, with particular attention to the Pauline epistles. Professors Kittredge, Pickett, and Bishop DLB6301 New Testament Greek Introduction to Greek focusing on skills for translating the Greek New Testament and on understanding the relationship between Greco-Roman cultural idioms and New Testament themes. Offered online only Staff ELECTIVE COURSES B4100 Further Studies in Biblical Hebrew Continued study of the language for those who have completed an introductory course. Electronic resources will be used in addition to printed texts, however the content varies according to the interests of the participants. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only Professor Bishop B4105 Further Readings in New Testament Greek This course involves translating texts from the New Testament and discussing the pertinent grammatical, syntactical and interpretive issues. Professor Kittredge B4301 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew and Technological Study Aids Introduction to Hebrew language and grammar using Bibleworks software program. Purchase of the software programs is strongly encouraged. ProfessorBishop B4303 Paul’s Letter to the Romans Study of Paul’s Epistle to the Romans through close reading of the text. Using various methods of exegesis, including historical-critical and rhetorical approaches, this course attempts to understand Paul’s letter in its ancient social context. The investigation is to be the basis for ongoing discussion of the hermeneutical and theological issues raised in this epistle. Professor Kittredge B4307 Women in Early Christianity Explores the ministry of women in early Christian communities as witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus, missionaries, teachers, ascetics, martyrs, and deacons. Texts include the canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, the non-canonical Gospel of Mary, the Acts of Paul and Thecla, and the Martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas. Special attention will be given to the methodological and theoretical issues surrounding the study of women in the ancient world. Prerequisite: B1320 Professor Kittredge B4308 Bible in Africa Introduces the distinctive historical and hermeneutical issues of interpretation of the Bible in Africa. Explores the contributions of post-colonial and feminist interpreters and acknowledges the variety of approaches to the Bible. Attention to the African context of interpretation will lead to a more acute consciousness of the contours of one’s own context for reading the Bible. Professor Kittredge B4309 Prophetic Literature Examines the prophetic literature of the Hebrew Bible using both historical-critical and literary methods. Attention will be given to the theology and social critique of the prophets. Professor Bishop B4310 Poetry of the Hebrew Bible Attention will be given to the style, theology, and function of poetic literature in the Hebrew Bible. This study will include selected texts from Isaiah, Psalms, the Wisdom Literature and the Pentateuch. Professor Bishop
Formation Studies Through study of ascetical and mystical texts, practices and theological concepts, students will learn: •to appreciate and interpret a selection of influential writings from classic and contemporary Christian spirituality, as well as material from other religious traditions; •to practice five spiritual disciplines for the development of inner life; •to teach spiritual disciplines in their parish field education placements; •to design a plan of spiritual formation for a specific parish setting; and •to practice skills of self-care as they transition into seminary life, and later into pastoral settings. REQUIRED COURSES Prayer and Spirituality Seminars F1310 Spiritual Formation for the Person and the Parish Entering students will learn the spiritual disciplines that sustain a lifetime of inner growth. Areas covered will be the teachings of past spiritual masters and the insights of current practitioners. Skills for self care will be integrated with the student’s transition into seminary life and preparation for a new vocation. Students will explore ways of translating spiritual disciplines into the teaching and nurture of people in the parish. Approaches to corporate spiritual formation will also be a focus. Analysis of and reflection on contemporary society will prepare church leaders to move others toward a balanced life of learning work and prayer. Professor Ware ELECTIVE COURSES F4301 Contemplative Retreat: An Encounter with Solitude Open to all students, this course blends theory and practice by offering practical information on the Christian contemplative tradition and an opportunity for transformation. The method of centering prayer is introduced and provides structure for a seven-day silent retreat experience during the January Term. Registration preference is first given to MDiv seniors and then is open to all other students. Orientation for the retreat takes place on campus in January. Every January Term Instructor Casey-Martus F4302 The Development of Christian Spirituality Why do we do what we do and think what we think? As someone has said, “Everything comes from somewhere.” Using influential figures who’s own spiritual paths have affected our own, we will explore Christian spirituality from the Roman empire through the medieval period and Reformation, to the present. Students will provide class presentations and one short reflection paper. Professor Ware F4303 Liturgy and Ascesis: The Way the Church Teaches Embodying church practice shapes minds after the mind of Christ and provides a context for theological reflection. Through exploring the liturgical and ascetical commitments of some great Christian thinkers we will discover how patterns of personal devotion along with the corporate act of liturgy affect knowledge of Christian truth and the way Christians talk about it. Students will provide one class presentation and one final term or research paper. Students will also be encouraged to explore and reflect upon ascetic and devotional practices in the context of the Church’s liturgy. Professors Jennings and Ware
Hispanic Church Studies Through study of Hispanic culture and Christianity and through engagement with specific representatives, texts, and contexts, students will learn: •to understand Hispanic culture as a model for intercultural communication and ministry; •to appreciate critically and sensitively cultural expressions of Hispanic Christian faith and the particular devotional practices of Hispanic people; •to identify and reflect on important events, movements, texts and initiatives within the history of Hispanic people, especially in the southwestern United States; •to reflect on theological and social issues from a non-Anglo perspective; and •to conduct liturgy in Spanish with basic linguistic competence.
REQUIRED COURSES M1310 Mission in a Multicultural Context First-year students will spend up to three weeks in the January term observing, participating in, and considering the church in mission along the Texas/Mexico border and in various Spanish-speaking contexts throughout Texas. Experiential learning occurs with trips to the Texas/Mexico border and in Hispanic and latino/a congregations throughout Texas. Students learn about the history, culture and contemporary realities of Hispanics and Latinos/as to gain skills in intercultural dialogue and ministry that they can transpose to other cultural settings. Reflection on the theological and missiological questions that arise from the experiences in this January term course will be the focus of the spring semester portion of the course. Professor Barton and Instructor Case (January Term) Professors Barton and Alanis (Spring Term) ML1010 Introduction to Spanish See course description, page 89 Required of all students who are concentrating in Hispanic Church Studies but are not proficient in the Spanish language. ML1150 Cultural Encuentro See course description, page 89 ELECTIVE COURSES M4303 Adoración, Música, el Libro de Oración Común, y la Liturgia en las Comunidades Latinas Esta clase intenta desarrollar en los participantes unas habilidades en el uso del Libro de Oración Común y la planificación y el dirigir de la liturgia en los varios contextos de las congregaciones Latinas. Damos consideración a los asuntos religio-culturales pertinentes a las congregaciones Latinas. Se trata de los estilos musciales en la adoración también. (Curso enseñando en Español) Instructor Case M4307 Beginning Spanish for Ministry An introduction intended to provide basic proficiency in Spanish, using materials that illustrate pastorally significant aspects of Latino culture and basic elements of the liturgy in Spanish. Offered every semester Instructor Peña M4308 Spanish Immersion Course A course for students who choose to study the Spanish language abroad, in either Mexico, or a Latin American country. Certain criteria apply. Staff M4309 On the Boundary: Between Ministry and Culture This two week immersion encuentro will provide opportunities for study, play, worship and theological reflection in one of the most unique multicultural settings in North America. The classroom will be Northern New Mexico, a setting rich in religious tradition, visual arts and history. We will engage in systematic interaction with religious leaders, families, community activists and congregations from African American, Hispanic, Anglo and Indian cultures. Course work will include theories of cross-cultural communication and experiential learning so that participants will develop and/or strengthen the capacity to analyze theological, socio-economic ethical and historical dimensions of ministry and congregational life. Offered every January and summer term Staff M4313 Spanish Language and Cultural Immersion Instructor Case M4315 History of Latin American & Caribbean Christianity Students learn about the development of Christianity in Latin America and the Caribbean with attention given to the prophetic voices that called for the dignified treatment of all persons. We also examine the effects that Spanish colonialism, followed by U.S. and European colonialism and neo-colonialism had on Latin American and Caribbean Christianity. Finally, we examine the responses to colonialism in the form of Liberation Theology and Pentecostalism. Professor Barton M4316 History of U.S. Hispanic Christianity Students explore the various Christian traditions — Roman Catholic, “mainstream” Protestant, and Pentecostal — among the Hispanic and Latino peoples as they struggled to relate to the dominant society. We explore significant figures in this history and ask how the Christian traditions, localized within various regions, enabled their adherents to resist oppression and foster forms of Christianity that affirmed their culture and socio-economic conditions. Professor Barton M4317 Pastoral Care in Latino/a Communities Instructor Arroyo ML3340 Temas Selectos del Ministerio Hispano See course description, page 91 TL3210 Predicación en Español See course description, page 91
Historical Studies Through the study of representative movements, theologians, texts and institutions, students will learn: •to give a critical and informed account of principal developments in the history of Christian institutions and theology, especially in relation to Western European, British, and North American Christianity, and the development of Anglicanism; •to explore the relationships between theological, institutional, cultural, and social developments; •to recognize the impact of cross-cultural mediations and conflicts on the development of Christian institutions and doctrines; •to read appreciatively and critically diverse and influential texts in the history of Christian theology and interpret texts with a view to their present significance for Christian faith and practice; •to integrate their interpretation of Christian doctrinal texts with their interpretation of mystical texts, fiction, poetry, and graphic art; and •to develop methods of communicating historical perspectives in congregational life and stimulating historical inquiry among church members. REQUIRED COURSES H1310 The Making and Remaking of Christianity I This course surveys the history of Christian theology, together with its institutional and cultural context, from the Patristic period to the “High Middle Ages.” We focus on Western Christianity and, at the beginning, those aspects of the Patristic period most formative for later, Western developments. Particular consideration is given to the development of Christology and, also, of monasticism. Professor Gregory H3320 The Making and Remaking of Christianity II The second course in this series begins with the rapid and, eventually, dislocating developments of the late medieval period, following the changes in Christian thought and life through the reform movements of the sixteenth century. Thereafter, we examine the “modern” age from the settling of the post-Reformation map for a religiously divided Europe to the political, religious, and cultural crises of the 20th century. Professor Gregory ELECTIVE COURSES H4300 The History of the United Methodist Church The purpose of the course is to help students gain a critical understanding of the Methodist and Wesleyan tradition. In addition to reviewing the trajectory of Methodism from its origins to its development in the contemporary period, participants will study the emphases of the Methodist and Wesleyan tradition in the areas of theology, ministry, spirituality and engagement with the wider culture and society. Professor Barton H4303 Formative Traditions in American Christianity How did we arrive at the current pluralistic situation of Christianity and culture in the U.S.? We explore this question by learning about the persons, trends, and impulses that have given U.S. Christianity its dynamic and unique character. While studying the key religious leaders and thinkers of their day, we will seek to draw attention to the diversity of American Christianity and its cultural and social multiplicity. Professor Barton H4304 Taking Your Clothes Off for Jesus The Holy Spirit was up to some pretty wild stuff during the seventeenth century, a time in which the English executed a king, founded a republic, shut down the Anglican church, and wondered about the end of the world. Quakers and Ranters went “naked for a sign” whilst Anglican bishops went into hiding. This course looks at what Quakers, Puritans, Anglicans, and some of the incorrigibly peculiar, had to say about the Holy Spirit. We shall read primary texts and ask ourselves, with respect to the Holy Spirit, George Fox’s question: “You will say, Christ saith this, and the apostles say this; but what canst thou say?” Professor Gregory H4305 Rage Against the Machine By the beginning of the eighteenth century, Nature had turned into a machine. This course explores the wide-ranging influence of this persistent metaphor and the work of some who have protested against it. We shall read Boyle and La Mettrie, Anne Conway, Goethe, and Ruskin, together with some twentieth century critics of the “technological society.” Looking ahead, we shall see how this historical debate helps us reflect theologically on the cultural aspirations, possibilities, utopias and dystopias inspired by contemporary “information technology.” We shall discuss claims about our “post-human” and “cyborg” age and look at some cyberpunk fiction and film. Professor Gregory H4308 Seminar in Medieval, Reformation, or Early Modern Theology This course takes up themes, theologians, or movements from the long, tumultuous, and very diverse period of Medieval to early Modern Christianity, roughly the thousand years between 750 and 1750. Classes will examine primary texts, as well as influential interpretations. We shall also consider the relationship of theology to spirituality and devotional practices, as well as explore literary writings and works of art and architecture. For examples of topics for this seminar, see above H4304 and H4305. Professor Gregory
Anglican Studies See the learning outcomes, above, under Historical Studies REQUIRED COURSES H2310 Anglican Studies A survey of the spiritual and theological tradition of Anglicanism, set within its history and polity. We pay special attention to key figures and movements such as Hooker, the Caroline Divines, the Latitudinarians, Evangelicalism, Coleridge, Anglo-Catholicism, F.D. Maurice, William Temple, and the Inklings. The contribution of these movements to Anglican ecclesiology constitutes a running theme. An overview of the ecumenical and global context of current Anglicanism concludes the course. Professors Gregory and Jennings ELECTIVE COURSES H4306 Seminar on an Anglican Divine This class focuses on the significance and place of one or two major Anglican figures or movements in terms of influence upon the Anglican tradition. Figures vary from year to year but may include: Hooker, The Caroline Divines, The Wesley Brothers, The Anglo-Catholic Movement, Law, Coleridge, Archbishops of Canterbury, C.S. Lewis, and others. Professors Baker, Gregory and Jennings H4307 Seminar in Anglican Perspectives This class focuses on Christian faith and practices in their distinctive embodiment within the Anglican tradition. Particular teachings, such as the Trinity or justification, and particular practices, such as asceticism or exegesis constitute the thread traced over the course of the development of the tradition. Professors Baker, Gregory and Jennings
Liturgical Studies To prepare students for liturgical ministry and leadership in various contexts and settings and to introduce the scholarly study of liturgy and music: •students define and describe the major canonical rites of the ECUSA and its regular repertoire of service music and hymns; •students summarize and outline the history and theology of Christian liturgy and music in general, and the Prayer Book 1979 and Hymnal 1982 in particular; •students design and plan liturgy and music for services in congregations and other settings with sensitivity to their various contexts; •students perform and lead liturgical services; •Students evaluate liturgical rites in terms of Christian teachings, and •Students recall information about liturgy and compose essays that meet national and diocesan canonical criteria. REQUIRED COURSES L1310 Liturgy I: Introducing Anglican Christian Worship in the Anglican Tradition Liturgy, as the structure of Christian worship, forms the center of what Christians mean when they invoke the word “tradition.” We will explore Christian liturgy in terms of how it facilitates our participation both in the life of God and in God’s creation as God intended it. Our goal will be to develop liturgical “world-views.” We will focus, in the latter half of the class, on worship in the Anglican tradition in particular and study the development of the service of the Eucharist in the history of the Prayer Book. Students will study the origins of our current Prayer Book as well as gain acquaintance with our current prayer book. Professor Jennings L2310 Sermon Design Introduction to Homiletics is the art of preparing and designing sermons. Study of different homiletic styles and sermon forms. It also includes a brief overview of the discipline’s history and theology. Professor Menking
L2330 Homiletics Lab Study and practice of sermon delivery. Preparation, design and delivery of at least two different sermon types or forms. Study and practice of different tools for sermon evaluation, including questionnaires, video recording and group analysis, among others. Professor Menking L3310 Liturgy II: Liturgical Leadership in the Episcopal Church Students consider Baptism, Eucharist, the liturgical calendar and the pastoral and occasional offices in their theological, historical and practical dimensions. Students participate in practica where they gain competence in the liturgical celebration of the Christian mysteries. Students will also complete various planning projects and compositions. Professor Jennings ELECTIVE COURSES L4300 Seminar on Liturgical Theology Liturgical theology is not simply a theological reflection upon liturgy, nor is it simply theology in light of liturgy; rather, is a way of doing theology, proper. The first half of this course will focus on important texts in the history of liturgical thought. The second half will focus on contemporary contributions to theology on the part of liturgical scholars. Professor Jennings L4301 Seminar in the Comparative Study of Liturgical Traditions You’ve studied the prayer book tradition - but what about the centuries before it and the liturgical traditions that surround it? This course concentrates on primary texts in the major and historic liturgical traditions of the ecumenical Church. Professor Jennings L4302 Preaching the Difficult Texts of the Bible This course will challenge students to engage the more difficult texts of Scripture. Particular attention will be paid to miracle stories in both Testaments, Jesus’ hard sayings of discipleship, genocidal passages in the Hebrew Scriptures, anti-Jewish passages in the Gospel of John, texts that describe the abuse of women and selected texts from the Book of Revelation. In addition to solid exegetical work, students will be expected to meet the challenge of interpreting these texts in contemporary congregations. Professor Menking
Music Studies See the learning outcomes, above, under Liturgical Studies REQUIRED COURSES L1320 Liturgical Music The purpose of this three-semester sequence is to acquaint students with some of the history and principles of liturgical music, to survey the Hymnal 1982 and its supplements, to increase students’ enjoyment and appreciation of church music, to practice liturgical music and to improve students’ singing ability. Professor Schulz ELECTIVE COURSES L4100 Choir The Seminary Choir rehearses weekly and sings at Thursday Eucharist. Participation in the Seminary Choir is by audition. Does not count toward required elective credits Offered every semester Professor Schulz L4303 Hymn Explosion The last forty years have witnessed a revival in hymn-writing that is so remarkable and unexpected that is has been called a hymn explosion. Folks are beginning to wonder if we have entered into a second golden age in English-language hymn-writing. We will begin by visiting two primary icons who exemplify the spectacular breadth of the first golden age – Isaac Watts and Charles Wesley. Why did they write as they did? What were their passions? Where did they succeed and where did they fail? Then against this background we will place some leading writers of the present explosion. Why are they writing? What is motivating them and where are they succeeding? What still needs to get done? Professor Schulz
Pastoral Studies Through the study of theory and research, experiential reflection, and case studies in pastoral care, the student will learn: •to understand issues related to individual faith development so as to design and implement effective offerings in religious education and formation; •to interpret faith communities, including both their context and culture, so as to exercise effective leadership as priest, pastor, liturgical leader and evangelist; •to exercise skills in the pastoral care of individuals and faith communities, bringing to bear resources from Anglican and other Christian traditions and from the social sciences; •to recognize the different levels of conflict between individuals and within groups and to practice strategies that lead to effective resolution; •to develop models for church leadership that inform effective and faithful lay and ordained leadership, drawing on the resources available in scripture, tradition, and contemporary experience to do so; and •to construct a theological concept of stewardship that will enable a congregation to be effective in gathering and channeling resources of time, talent and treasure for ministry. REQUIRED COURSES P2320 Introduction to Pastoral Care Through the arts of pastoral care and liturgical practice, church leaders assist people as they engage issues of daily life, particularly moments of transition and crisis. Drawing upon the resources from our Anglican Tradition, The Book of Common Prayer and valuable insights from other disciplines, this course will explore personal and spiritual dimensions of life’s significant stages – birth, growing through the life cycle, marriage, divorce, reconciliation, aging, suffering, grief, loss and death. Primary goals of the course include helping people with their spiritual journeys, including the search for the presence of God in the midst of life; and the development of pastoral sensitivity and effective liturgical practice for leadership. Professor Cook P3330 The Teaching Ministry of the Church Participants will engage material related to the educational life of a parish, including faith development theory, various teaching styles, methods of learning and the creation of an environment in which personal and communal formation can occur. Resources include lecture, reading, video presentations and case studies. Professor Cook ELECTIVE COURSES P4305 Vision and Mission: The Role of Administration in Parish Formation This course will explore a variety of topics that will enable students to see the administrative work of parish ministry as part of the formation of the people of the parish to carry out the mission of the church. We will explore how one arrives at a vision for the parish and translate that vision into action through leadership, working with groups, planning, financial management and communication. Instructor William Bennett P4312 Leading Through Reading a Congregation Attention will be given to the importance of learning how to read and analyze a congregation in order to become a more insightful and effective leader. Topics include viewing the congregation systemically; interpreting particular congregational cultures; developing appropriate theories of leadership; creating environments that encourage ministries of the baptized; appropriate use of canon law in leadership; and defining various church models for mission strategy. The course will include readings and case studies. Participants will draw on their respective parish field sites for study and reflection. Professor Cook P4314 Resources and Strategies for Christian Education This class will provide a comprehensive overview of curriculums available today and explore a variety of approaches to building a quality parish Christian Education program. Lecturer Molly Bennett P4315 Stewardship as Christian Vocation Attention will be given to the development of a theology of Christian stewardship – from its biblical basis through daily practice. The course is designed to prepare both clergy and laity to assume teaching and leadership roles in emphasizing the importance of stewardship. This is not a course focused primarily on fundraising and technique. Consideration will also be given to the spiritual dimensions inherent in the areas of possessions and money. Professor Cook
Field Education Through term-time field placements and intensive internships at other times of the year students will: •learn to reflect critically and theologically on their own ministry and vocational practice, moving toward greater self-awareness and theological integration; •Develop skills for ministry in congregational and community settings; •Integrate academic disciplines and the practice of ministry in various settings, with a strong focus on liturgical and congregational leadership; •Understand the complexities of ministry in multicultural settings and develop skills for serving an increasingly multicultural church; and •Practice faithful preaching, teaching and pastoral care in the context of a particular congregation. REQUIRED COURSES P1320 Text and Context: Tools for Experiential Learning An introduction to the principles and practice of experiential learning and contextual theology through lectures, projects and small group participation. Professor Russell P2330 Parish Field Education In consultation with the Professor of Contextual Theology for Ministry, students are assigned to a specific parish under the supervision of the parish clergy. Ordinarily, this parish assignment will be the same for both Middler and Senior years (see P3310/P3320).The emphasis in this first year of fieldwork is on gaining a broad exposure to the ministries and functions of the assigned parish. A work-learning agreement between the student and parish supervisor is required. This course also includes a three-week January term experience at approved social service agencies and other institutions that serve those in greatest need in our society. Students may fulfill this requirement by developing projects outside the United States under the auspices of SCOM. Concurrent colloquy for theological reflection is required. Five hours per week at the field site. Requires background screening – see Admissions section With the permission of the Professor of Contextual Theology for Ministry, non-ordination track MDIV students may utilize alternatives to parish placements, such as a hospital, educational institu-tion or community service agency. Professor Russell
P2610 Clinical Pastoral Education This course requires 400 hours of supervised ministry in a program accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, usually in a hospital but on occasion in a hospice, prison, homeless shelter or other institution. CPE is a full-time on-site ministry. Placements in Austin are extremely limited. Students may apply to any ACPE-accredited center in the U.S., or to any CPE center abroad whose program is consistent with the ACPE learning model and is subject to an accrediting body. Admissions interviews are required of all applicants to CPE. The application and admissions interview process is coordinated by the office of Contextual Education for Ministry and the Professor of Contextual Theology for Ministry Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only Requires background screening – see Admissions section Professor Russell P3310 & P3320 Field Education Students continue their assignments in specific parishes (P2330) as they develop their ministerial identity and competencies. In addition to participating in various aspects of church leadership and congregational life, students focus on the preaching and teaching ministries of the church. A learning agreement for the year, semester evaluations and weekly group colloquy are required. Ten hours per week at the field site. Requires background screening – see Admissions section With the permission of the Professor of Contextual Theology for Ministry, non-ordination track MDiv students may utilize alternatives to parish placements, such as a hospital, educational institution or community service agency. Professor Russell ELECTIVE COURSES P4306/P4606 Field Education (Supplemental) With the approval of the Professor of Contextual Theology for Ministry, students may do additional field training at approved sites as long as the following conditions are met: students engage in the practice of ministry, have regular supervision by an appropriate person and work within a learning agreement or program design. Based on the number of contact hours, students may receive 3 or 6 credits. Normally, supplemental field education is done during the summer. However, students may take P4306/P4606 during the academic year to meet particular learning needs. Requires background screening – see Admissions section Professor Russell
Theological Studies Through the study of representative movements, theologians, texts, and institutions, students will: •analyze central issues and arguments in traditional and contemporary theological texts; •identify and describe the key ideas in Christian theology, and identify particular figures associated with these ideas; •produce creative and well-supported theological arguments for particular Christian beliefs; •to reflect critically on theological themes through the medium of the written word; and • assess contemporary expressions of Christian belief through their encounter with the central teachings of the Christian church. REQUIRED COURSES T2310 Theology I: God and Creation Who is God, and why is there a world? The Christian scriptures and the tradition that arises from their reading have some distinct and often complex answers to these questions. This course begins a two semester survey of Christian theology, concentrating on the doctrines of God and creation. Along the way, we will study in detail the doctrine of the Trinity, the meaning of faith, and the theological interpretation of scripture. Readings will be selected from across the broad geographic and historical range of the Anglican and ecumenical theological tradition. Professor Baker T2320 Theology II: The Body of Christ The Christian story of the Passion makes sense only within the broader story of sin, covenant, Pentecost, church, and eschaton. This course concludes a year long survey of Christian theology by mapping this broad scriptural narrative of salvation, concentrating on the triple sense of the phrase “body of Christ” in text and tradition: the man Jesus, the Eucharist, and the communion of saints. Readings will again be selected from across the broad geographic and historical range of the Anglican and ecumenical theological tradition. Professor Baker ELECTIVE COURSES T4307 Topics in Contemporary Theology This course will focus on a single topic that has generated a great deal of discussion in contemporary theology, such as the Cross, history, the Trinity, politics, ecology, or human sexuality. Alternatively, it may consider the work of a contemporary theologian or theological school as a “topic,” such as the writings of Hans Urs von Balthasar, Henri de Lubac, Karl Barth, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Edith Stein, Reinhold Niebuhr, or Sergei Bulgakov, or the movements of Ressourcement, Russian Sophiology, Theological Phenomenology, Feminist Theology, or Radical Orthodoxy. Professors Baker, Gregory, and Jennings T4309 Seminar on Church Mothers/Fathers The theology of the Patristic era has been particularly influential within the Anglican tradition. We focus on one major Patristic figure, or a significant grouping of patristic figures in terms of their contribution to the ecumenical Christian tradition. Figures vary from year to year but may include: The Apostolic Fathers, The Desert and Ascetic Mothers and Fathers, Irenaeus, Tertullian, Athanasius, The Cappadocians, Augustine, Chrysostom, Dionysius the Pseudo-Areopagite, Maximus, Gregory the Great, John Damascene and others. Professors Baker, Gregory, and Jennings
Theological Ethics Studies Through the study of ethical concepts, classic texts, problems and case studies, students will learn: •to understand the terms of Christian ethics and moral theology; •to reflect critically upon and make an informed use of different theories of Christian ethics and moral theology and their Anglican expressions; •to synthesize ethical reflection with theological reflection; •to engage and comment critically on current topics and cases in Christian ethics and moral theology; •to apply theoretical and theological reflections to particular cases; and •to develop ways to stimulate ethical reflection and discussion in congregations concerning ethical dilemmas arising in contemporary society. REQUIRED COURSES TE1320 Theological Ethics What is the relationship between theology and ethics? Why and how is theory important to the ethical task? This introductory class will study the theological and the theoretical foundations of ethical choice. We will examine what kind of formation leads to ethical practices most in line with Christian theology; we will also look at the way certain practices give rise to certain theoretical models. Professor TE2310 Topics and Cases in Ethics This class will look at issues in Christian ethics and how ethical choices are consistent with or inconsistent with theological paradigms. What choices should Christians make about specific cases? What do these decisions say about the moral self? We will study such topics as abortion, euthanasia, and violence, as well as analyze real cases confronting actual individuals and communities. Do our answers to moral dilemmas make “Christian sense?” Professor ELECTIVE COURSES TE4301 From (Stem) Cell to (Prison) Cell: Life Ethics Development of ethics concerning issues of life or death in a consistent way is difficult. Ethical theory is studied and the class explores such cases as stem cells, cloning, abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, and others. The student will be able to examine their own life ethic for both consistency and compassion. Professor TE4302 The Triumph of the Therapeutic In the past several years, there has been an increase in people seeking therapy, going to self-help groups and gurus and using psycho-pharmaceuticals. What is behind the trend? This class will investigate the ways in which therapeutic discourse has replaced moral and religious discourse. We will examine whether the church is in the business of care of the self or care of the soul. We will read both psychiatric and theological texts to come to a conclusion. Professor
TE4304 The Church Against Consumerism Materialistic consumerism injures the quality of our lives, damaging our relationships with each other and weakening our spirituality. In this course, we will not dwell on the problem, but rather we wil concentrate on answers proposed by theologians, the church and Jesus. We hope to reshape our personal lives and our leadership role in the church to alleviate this form of suffering. Professor
Writing and Research Studies The courses in writing and research include courses for the MAR and MDiv programs. These courses include: W1110 Introduction to Theological Research and Writing A required course that introduces entering students to the skills and resources necessary to function in the academic environment of theological education. It also begins the process of helping students enhance their ability to function as critical self-learners in an increasingly complex world of information. Students will explore methods of organization; processes to enhance coherence; ways to handle the reading load; practices of revision, editing, and punctuation; and the issues of plagiarism and copyright. We will also engage different print and electronic resources and discuss how to evaluate such information based on the use or needs of the student. Students will work on an assignment or take a test to demonstrate proficiency in these areas. Instructor Garrett W3301 MAR Thesis Preparation W3302 MAR Thesis Writing
Online Courses ETSS Online Courses are receiving extensive development and improvement. We will be re-launching our program in 2008 as the “ Online School for Spirituality and Mission .”
Independent Study I4300 Independent Study Students may earn elective credit by means of independent directed study courses (IDS). An IDS is a course not listed in the regular curriculum or the elective chart. The courses will be assigned three credits. They cannot normally be substituted for a required course. Application forms are available in the Registrar’s Office. Students must submit applications to the Academic Affairs Committee prior to the date of pre-registration for the period in which the courses are to be done. Any submitted after that date will not be considered for approval.
Student Led Colloquy S4300 Student Led Colloquy Students may earn elective credit by means of student led colloquies. The course will be assigned three credits. Students may take a maximum of 2 student led colloquies during the course of their degree. Application forms are available in the Registrar’s Office. Students must submit applications to the Academic Affairs Committee prior to the date of pre-registration for the period in which the courses are to be done. Any submitted after that date will not be considered for approval.
Auxiliary Study An Auxiliary Course (AUX) is one proposed from the regular approved MAPM or MAC curriculum but offered at an unscheduled time. It must first be screened by the Director to verify unusual need. (An example is a course not offered for several semesters but needed by the student to graduate in a timely way.) If the Director determines the course is needed, it may be arranged by the Director and the student without committee approval for each individual situation. Applications may be submitted until no later than the deadline for adding courses. Any submitted after that date will not be considered for approval.
Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry and CORE CURRICULUM COURSES B5310 & B5320 Biblical Basis for Ministry I & II Together these courses survey major biblical documents in relation to the history of Israel and the emergence of Christianity from Second Temple Judaism. The courses focus on the theological themes of creation, covenant and christology as foundational concepts for the practice of ministry, in order to develop a discipline through which the practice of ministry is informed by the ongoing study of Scripture. Offered Fall 2008 (Bible II) and Spring 2009 (Bible I) T5310 & T5320 Historical and Theological Basis for Ministry I & II Two courses tracing the history of the church and of Christian thought, focusing on evolving concepts of “the cure of souls” in relation to major social and theological changes in the past. The student is engaged in awareness of the ways in which the practice of ministry is continually reshaped by social and theological changes in the present. Offered Fall 2007 (Hist/Theol II) and Spring 2008 (Hist/Theol I) T5330 Patterns of Christian Life and Leadership Study of the traditional principles that guide the Christian community in gathering for worship, learning the rule of faith, leading a life of prayer and living in the world through the power of the Spirit. Students come to understand how these principles might be implemented in the exercise of various lay leadership roles. Offered Fall 2009 T5340 Ethics in Ministry A study of those aspects of Christian faith that provide the criteria for analyzing ethical decisions and evaluating the morality of practice. Application is made of those principles to life relationships and situations. The goal is to develop increased capacity for moral integrity and consciousness of faithful discipleship. Offered Spring 2010
MAPM Discipleship Track REQUIRED COURSES D5301 Servant Leadership, Politics and the Gospel An exploration of the paradoxical concept of the Servant Leader. Building on the work of Robert Greenleaf, Bennett Sims, Robert Coles and Margaret Wheatley, as well as reflections on Biblical resources in both Hebrew Scripture and the New Testament, this course focuses on a more collaborative and servant based model of leadership for the church and in the world rather than on an authoritarian management model. Format includes lecture, discussion, case studies and film. Offered Fall 2008
D5302 Inclusivity/Exclusivity: Divisions of Race, Gender and Economics An examination of divisions within society and how these affect the life of the individual and the Christian community. Ethical, biblical and philosophical resources will be brought to bear in a lively exchange with text and teacher. Offered Fall 2007 D5304 Money as Metaphor An exploration of the spirit and logic of money, examining how our attitudes toward money shape the way we experience our work, our possessions and each other. Since Jesus teaches so often on the topic, money provides a point of departure for a dialogue between the Christian Gospel and “the economic way of thinking” – a distinct theology with its own “good news.” The course examines the gospel perspective on economic life as well as the economist’s perspective on the life of the church. Offered Spring 2008 D5305 Spirituality in the Workplace This course explores the challenges associated with bridging the worship place and workplace, seeking to identify and respond to the perceived lack of correlation between these two important components of life in today’s world. Through a combination of lectures and reflective dialogue, we try to re-define concepts such as “work,” “vocation” and “spirituality” by examining aspects of Christian scripture, tradition and contemporary writings, both religious and secular. Offered Spring 2009 F5303 Biblical Foundations for Contemporary Spirituality The witness of scripture concerning Christian spirituality. Attention will be given to biblical forms of spirituality and the implications for Christian spirituality in our own time. Offered Fall 2009 F5304 Prayer, Action and the Contemplative Life An examination of the causes for spiritual burn-out and dryness among those in the helping professions. Students explore ways of praying, crafting and maintaining a contemporary Rule of Life and other spiritual disciplines for nourishment and growth throughout a lifetime. Offered Spring 2010
ELECTIVE COURSES C5308 Cultural Differences, Community and Human Flourishing See course description, page 88 C5317 Medical Issues and Healing Presence See course description, page 88 F5305 Faith Development and Spiritual Type See course description, page 83. F5306 World Religions and Their Spiritualities See course description, page 83. F5308 Fiction, Faith and the Journal: Examining Theology through the Writers An overview of fiction writing with an eye to the theological and ethical issues raised by story, character and the author’s approach. An exercise in seeing all of life as having theological import. Offered Fall 2008 F5309 Art and Soul: The Creative Dialogue of Faith See course description, page 84. F5314 All Shall Be Well: A Reflective Reading of “Revelations of Divine Love” by Julian of Norwich In the course of the semester, students will read the long text of “Revelations of Divine Love” three times, reflecting on Julian’s theology, her perspectives on the crucifixion and her images of the motherhood of Jesus. This close reading of a primary text will allow ample opportunity for students to focus on issues of suffering, theological language and ongoing integration of life experience and theology. Offered Spring 2009 T5341 Up Against the Wall: Dealing with Adversity through the Experience of Grace Sometimes the movement of God’s grace is most discernible in times of human crisis or want. Through the writings of people in a variety of difficult situations, students will study the experience of grace as it is known by persons with chronic illness or disability, by those in prison or extreme poverty and by people in times of war or persecution. Attention will be given to the Biblical witness and to historical writings as well as contemporary literature. Offered Fall 2007 I4300 Independent Directed Study See course description, page 78. Requires Director’s approval. Note: Any other course in the seminary curriculum may be taken as an elective with the permission of the Director.
MAPM Spiritual Formation Track REQUIRED COURSES F5301 History of Christian Spirituality with Readings I An introduction to key moments and figures in Christian spirituality from the early church through the end of the Middle Ages. Students will read writings of leading figures in the development of the forms and practices of Christian spirituality. Offered Spring 2009 F5302 History of Christian Spirituality with Readings II An introduction to key moments and figures in Christian spirituality from the Reformation to the modern world. Students will read selected writings of major figures in the development of Christian spirituality. Offered Fall 2008 F5303 Biblical Foundations for Contemporary Spirituality See course description, page 82. F5304 Prayer, Action and the Contemplative Life An examination of the causes for spiritual burn-out and dryness among those in the helping professions. Students explore ways of praying, crafting and maintaining a contemporary Rule of Life and other spiritual disciplines for nourishment and growth throughout a lifetime. Offered Spring 2010 F5305 Faith Development and Spiritual Type This course is an intensive study of faith development theory and spiritual typology. It will focus on the seminal work of James Fowler augmented by the work of Erickson, Piaget and Kohlberg. Students use faith development interviews as a diagnostic tool for use in personal and group work as well as in spiritual direction. We also bring other “spiritual maps” into play. Jungian types as interpreted by Myers-Briggs and other models are employed as an attempt to understand the mystery of persons on a spiritual journey. Offered Fall 2007 F5306 World Religions and their Spiritualities Study of the origins, history and basic tenets of each of the major religious traditions of the world – Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and various native traditional religions. Contributions of each to human spirituality will be a focus of the course. Offered Spring 2008 ELECTIVE COURSES C5304 Appraisal and Assessment Techniques (Recommended for those preparing to do spiritual direction.) See course description, page 87. C5317 Medical Issues and Healing Presence See course description, page 82. D5302 Inclusivity/Exclusivity: Divisions of Race, Gender & Economics See course description, page 81. D5304 Money as Metaphor See course description, page 81. D5305 Spirituality in the Workplace See course description, page 81. F5308 Fiction, Faith and the Journal: Examining Theology through the Writers See course description, page 82. F5309 Art and Soul: The Creative Dialogue of Faith Art can express feelings about God and communicate with others about God, just as do words. This powerful course explores the visual and tactile arts as they intersect with personal faith. You do not need to be a gifted artist, or an artist of any kind, in order to deepen your connection to God and your creative self through the arts. Taught by professional artists and a theologian. Offered Spring 2010 F5310 Practicum in Spiritual Direction For those wishing to provide spiritual direction or informal companionship to others in their spiritual journeys. Students will practice their skills with one or two others as part of their study and class sharing. A letter explaining the class format will be sent to students prior to the first class meeting. Every Spring with approval of Director Limited to 10 students per semester F5311 Desert and Celtic Spirituality A study of the historical links and differences of the spirituality of the desert and the spirituality of the Celtic Christians, with particular attention to ways in which those themes are relevant within the modern context. Particular attention will be given to reverence for the created order as God’s handiwork, to themes of solitude/community, to the role of women, to hospitality and ascetical practice. Offered Fall 2008 F5312 The Benedictine Rule and Rules of Life A study of the Benedictine Rule and other rules of life, with attention given to modern commentaries from those living the rules as well as some historical perspectives. The latter part of the course will be devoted to reading a variety of modern rules and writing a rule of life and practicing it. Current practical expressions of the Rule, such as the Community of Hope, a Benedictine pattern for pastoral care found within the Episcopal Church, will also be studied. Offered Fall 2009 F5313 Internship at Seton Cove This course is an on-site practicum which takes place at Seton cove, a local center for spiritual growth. Students will assist in leading and creating programs in spiritual formation, will conduct and participate in prayer groups, be involved with administration and have opportunity to hear outstanding guest speakers. Six hours a week is the minimum participation and supervision will be done by the Seton Director and staff. This three hour course is offered each semester and during the summer. Limited enrollment of 2 per semester F5314 All Shall Be Well: A Reflective Reading of “Revelations of Divine Love” by Julian of Norwich See course description, page 82. T5341 Up Against the Wall: Dealing with Adversity through the Experience of Grace See course description, page 82. I4300 Independent Directed Study See course description, page 82. Requires Director’s approval.
Note: Any other course in the seminary curriculum may be taken as an elective with the permission of the Director.
MAPM Chaplaincy Track REQUIRED COURSES C5304 Appraisal and Assessment Techniques See course description, page 87. C5308 Cultural Differences, Community and Human Flourishing See course description, page 88. C5317 Medical Issues and Healing Presence See course description, page 88. F5305 Faith Development and Spiritual Type See course description, page 83. L5310 Ritual and Ritualization This course examines the role of ritual in chaplaincy work and specific rites that the chaplain may be called on to administer. Examination of the theology and theory of ritual grounds the chaplain for the demands placed on ministry in a pluralistic context. Rites from the Episcopal/Anglican tradition are explored as one liturgical resource. Offered Fall 2008 P5310 Preaching and Teaching for the Chaplain This course is a practicum in the art of translating theological concepts into conversational tools and preachable prose for application in various situations confronting the chaplain. Preparation, design and delivery of a homily and/or verbatim reports of and reflection on theologically-informed conversations will aid in development of a serviceable verbal repertoire to assist the chaplain in her ministry. Offered Fall 2008 P5320 Organizational Development/Systems Theory This course examines organizations and behavior appropriate to them, ways of analyzing complex situations arising within organizational life, remedies to sick systems, and ways to aid in organizational growth. Particular attention will be paid to the complicated role of the chaplain in non-parochial organizations and the prophetic task which can often be compromised by corporate interests. Offered Spring 2009 P5330 Issues of Identity and Authority in Chaplaincy Within the context of theology of ministry, this course explores various models of chaplaincy, addressing issues of ministerial identity and authority, clarification of role, professional boundaries, and the place of the chaplain within the church and within secular organizations. Offered Spring 2009 P5340 Issues in Death and Dying: This course addresses critical issues, themes and needs of those facing death, exploring theological, ethical, spiritual and relational dimensions. Significant literature in the field of thanatology is explored, as well as resources and models of care for those who are dying. Offered Fall 2009 P5350 Issues in Loss and Bereavement: Loss takes many forms and bereavement is expressed in many ways. This course introduces students to theories of grief and bereavement and their application to various life situations, with a focus on factors that complicate the mourning process. Students are introduced to models of ministry to people and communities who are grieving. Offered Spring 2010 P5360 Ministry in Times of Crisis: Understanding the nature of crisis in the lives of individuals and communities from the perspective of theology and Scripture as well as the behavioral sciences grounds the work of the chaplain in various settings and situations. Models of care, intervention and advocacy will be addressed. Offered Spring 2010
ELECTIVE COURSES C5301 Normal Human Development See course description, page 87. C5302 Abnormal Human Behavior See course description, page 87. C5314 Chemical Dependency and Addictive Behaviors See course description, page 88. C5315 Counseling Children and Adolescents See course description, page 88. C5316 Brief Therapy Techniques and Crisis Management See course description, page 88. C5321 Counseling from a Pastoral Perspective See course description, page 88. D5302 Inclusivity/Exclusivity: Divisions of Race, Gender and Economics See course description, page 81. D5304 Money as Metaphor See course description, page 81. D5305 Spirituality in the Workplace See course description, page 81. F5304 Prayer, Action and the Contemplative Life See course description, page 82. F5309 Art and Soul: The Creative Dialogue of Faith See course description, page 84. F5316 Practicum in Theological Reflection Students engage in disciplined theological reflection using texts from literature and popular culture and from personal and ministerial experience. Various models and methodologies of theological reflection will be used, including individual and group work. Offered Spring 2010 P5301 Establishing and Maintaining a Workplace Chaplaincy This course examines the successful model of corporate chaplaincy at Zachery Construction in San Antonio, Texas. Assessing the particular chaplaincy needs of any corporate setting, selling the management on establishing a chaplaincy program, and maintaining a chaplaincy once established are the focus of this course. Offered Fall 2008
Master of Arts in Counseling Core Curriculum Courses REQUIRED COURSES C5301 Normal Human Development A study of the processes and stages of human intellectual, physical, social, emotional and spiritual development from their prenatal origins through maturation to old age and death.’ Offered Spring 2009 C5302 Abnormal Human Behavior Utilizing the psychological sciences, this course will present the principles for understanding dysfunction in human behavior, both in individuals and organizations. Offered Fall 2007 C5303 Counseling Theories An examination and comparison of major psychological theories of counseling and of personality and their implications for practice. Offered Fall 2008 C5304 Appraisal and Assessment Techniques The principles, concepts and procedures of systematic assessment of an individual’s attitudes, aptitudes, interests and personal characteristics using testing and interview techniques. Offered Spring 2008 C5305 Methods and Techniques for Individual Counseling Students learn methods and acquire techniques for addressing the presenting problems of individuals in a therapeutic counseling encounter. Offered Fall 2009 C5306 Methods and Techniques for Group Counseling An investigation of the theories of group dynamics and the interactions characterizing types of groups. Skills for doing group counseling are emphasized. Offered Fall 2008 C5307 Methods and Techniques for Marriage and Family Counseling A review of the approaches to couple counseling, making use of case studies and considering effective inter-ventions. Also discussed is the larger family constellation and techniques for working with families as a unit. Offered Fall 2007 C5308 Cultural Differences, Community and Human Flourishing This course will examine cross-cultural perspectives in working with individuals and groups other than one’s own. We will explore the implications of contemporary writings on the nature of community and the theology of culture for rethinking human flourishing and therapeutic endeavor. C5309 Professional Orientation A review of the legal, ethical and behavioral standards expected of practicing counselors by professional associations, governmental bodies and of the scriptural principles regarding personal conduct. Community roles and personal identity issues of the counseling professional are discussed. Offered Spring 2010 C5310 Lifestyle and Vocational Counseling Counselors must be able to assist in the decision making process of clients who are faced with problems of vocational choice, career aptitude and lifestyle. Also explored is the example of the counselor in his or her adoption of a healthy, spiritually connected lifestyle. Offered Spring 2008 C5311 Research Methods for Counseling Professionals A course in the methods of research, the use of statistics and the writing of information for publication. The class will critique articles written for a professional journal and write their own article as an exercise. Offered Spring 2009 C5312 Counseling Practicum A C5313 Counseling Practicum B All students preparing for LPC must do at least 300 clock hours of work (150 per semester) in a facility approved by the Practicum supervisor. A total of at least 100 hours (50 per semester) are to be spent in direct client counseling. Students are responsible for arranging their own practicum placement, in consultation with the Practicum supervisor, who will suggest suitable placement possibilities. Early consultation with the Practicum supervisor, before the start of the semester, is strongly advised. Offered each semester Requires background screening – see Admissions section ELECTIVE COURSES C5314 Chemical Dependency and Addictive Behaviors A specialized course addressing one of society’s most urgent problems. Students will learn theories of cause and treatment for chemical dependencies and self-defeating addictive behaviors. Effects on the addicted person and their families and associates will be addressed. Offered Fall 2008 C5315 Counseling Children and Adolescents The developmental lives of children and adolescents, familial and societal influences, as well as biological factors affecting behavior will be considered. Offered Spring 2010 C5316 Brief Therapy Techniques and Crisis Management The emergence of managed care has fostered the development of new therapies which provide immediate intervention and are aimed at problem solving. The counselor will need such tools for today’s clients, as well as the skills for managing crises that arise in the lives of those they treat. Offered Spring 2009 C5317 Medical Issues and Healing Presence Students will be introduced to models and strategies for assisting others in the healing arts of lay ministry. Illness, shut-ins, dying, death, health care, reproduction and end-of-life issues will be discussed. C5321 Counseling from a Pastoral Perspective The goals of this course are that each student gain a historical understanding of pastoral counseling from ancient times to the present. Also covered will be the theologies, theories and distinctive models of pastoral counseling. The course will conclude with an overview of how this counseling approach is practiced as a contemporary ministry of the faith communities. Offered Spring 2008 D5302 Inclusivity/Exclusivity: Divisions of Race, Gender and Economics See course description, page 81. F5305 Faith Development and Spiritual Type See course description, page 83. P2610 Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) See course description, page 74. I4300 Independent Directed Study See course description, page 82. Note: Any other course in the seminary curriculum may be taken as an elective with the permission of the Director.
Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest Courses Key to Course Listings: BL – Bible TL – History, Theology and Ethics PL – Pastoral or Practical Ministry ML – Mission/Multicultural Ministry Independent Study – Prefix + 4399 A single letter prefix indicates an ETSS course that is required in the LSPS plan of studies. ML1010 Introduction to Spanish Four week language intensive in which students learn to speak Spanish using present, imperfect and future tense. Students will live with Spanish-speaking “home stay” families in Austin during the intensive to facilitate learning conversational Spanish. Required for all entering LSPS students not meeting Spanish language proficiency requirements. (Spanish proficiency exam will be given after admission to LSPS.) This language intensive is offered in the summer prior to the junior year. Taught by the faculty of CETLALIC language school of Cuernavaca, Mexico. ML1150 & ML2150 & ML3150 Cultural Encuentro Required of all LSPS students each year, this is an experiential learning course designed to provide a cultural context for academic course work. At the beginning of the academic year, the entire student body and faculty visit selected sites in Texas to encounter ministry in the context of cross-cultural realities. Students are expected to use this encounter to provide both a context and a framework in which to reflect on their academic work throughout the year. Students gather in small groups and in plenary session at the end of the first and second semesters to reflect on their learning throughout the year. Staff ML1210 Field Education I – Culture and Language The purpose of this course is to become acquainted with the Hispanic/Latino culture as well as continue and advance the student’s skill in conversational Spanish. On alternating weeks, students will visit with Austin “homestay” families (speaking Spanish only) and participate in theological reflection groups. Reflection groups will be conducted in Spanish at a level commiserate with student’s acquired proficiency. Staff PL1110/PL1120 Introduction to Liturgy Students in this year long, one hour a week course, study current Lutheran documents and sources that support the Lutheran Book of Worship. Building on Renewing Worship/Principles of Worship, readings and class discussion explore fundamental aspects of corporate worship, always with an eye to practice. Professor Adams ML1320 Mission in a Multi-Cultural Context Students will travel to Mexico City and Cuernavaca for further language and cultural immersion. Students will gain cross-cultural competency skills as they learn to understand the realities of life in a world other than their own. Part of the time will be spent at The Lutheran Center in Mexico City, learning to think about the mission of the church in the unique Mexican Context. Part of the time will be spent at the CETLALIC language school in Cuernavaca, furthering language skill. Staff ML1220 Field Education II – Culture and Language Continuation of Field Education I – Culture and Language from the first semester. Staff TL1310 Systematic Theology I The first course in the systematic theology sequence provides an introduction to sources, methods and context for doing theology. Doctrinal topics to be considered include revelation and Scripture, eschatolgy, the Trinity, humanity, and sin and grace, with lectures and readings from a variety of perspectives. Professor Schott ML2210 Field Education I – Culture, Community and Ministry The purpose of this course is for the student to engage in ministry in the Hispanic/Latino context through volunteer work in various community agencies as well as continue and advance skills in Spanish language. On alternating weeks, students will volunteer at selected community agencies and participate in theological refle |