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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Ministry is full of small groups but they are not the same. We need a variety of strategies and a variety of leadership styles to effectively nurture groups. We will explore questions like: What theoretical knowledge and strategies inform our decisions in leading groups? What strategies and behaviors can be learned (or unlearned) to increase my "toolbox" for effectively leading a group? In what ways does the type of group or the purpose of the group inform my strategy? Does it make a difference if the group is volunteers or staff? What are effective strategies with different generations as well as effective strategies that bridge generations? These are some of the questions that will be explored in this course.
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3.00 Credits
Becoming a more effective counselor in a ministerial context requires the development of specific counseling skills such as listening actively and reflectively, reframing, paraphrasing, etc. It also requires learning about specific models that provide a framework of reference to the counseling process. This intensive course will focus on the development and practice of counseling skills for ministry. Throughout this course students will not only learn about the theoretical aspects that support the development of specific counseling skills but will have the opportunity to practice them to gain more confidence in their counseling ministries.
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3.00 Credits
All of us deal with anger individually, in our relationships, and in ministry situations. While some Christians respond well to these challenges others experience confusion and anxiety, and respond in ineffective ways. This course, designed for those training to become pastors or counselors, will examine biblical principles regarding anger and develop a theological framework to understand God's response, and our own behavior regarding anger. We will explore our personal experiences and responses to anger from a family systems approach and identify where and how we can grow as individuals. We will also explore how anger can manifest in other Christians and congregations, and how we can facilitate others to turn these into learning experiences.
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3.00 Credits
What constitutes trauma? What is the impact of trauma on the bodies, minds, souls, and relational lives of individuals and communities? Given the pervasive nature of violence in the contemporary world, can we imagine ever standing in a Trauma-Free Zone? Beyond clinical and therapeutic resources, what spiritual resources are there for us to engage a traumatized world, and restore it to its intended beauty and wholeness? In this course we will seek to understand the severe disruption that traumatic experience can cause in the lives of individuals, communities, and countries. We will accomplish this task by studying trauma theory and by practicing basic assessment skills. Also, we will explore some of the rich resources available in our Christian tradition, and seek to learn from mystical and relational theologies how to move from brokenness to wholeness, from the "Good Friday" of traumatic disruption, to the "Resurrection Sunday" of re-integration and post-traumatic recovery. The course is designed for students, lay and clergy pastors who are interested in making a difference in their personal and family life, in their congregations, in their communities, and in the aftercare needs of survivors of human trafficking.
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3.00 Credits
Addictive behaviors are very prevalent in our culture and in our churches. We are becoming more aware of, and openly acknowledging, the many forms that addictive behaviors can take and the extreme damage it brings to individuals and those around them. Christians are not immune from these behaviors, and pastors are called on more than ever to respond with compassion and effective counsel to those struggling with addictions and those affected by the addictions of others. In this course we will identify common behaviors and root causes of addictive behaviors, including alcohol, substance abuse, gambling, and sexual addictions. The course will include presentations, guest speakers, videos, field trips, and experiential learning. The issue of addictions and recovery will be examined through both theological and systemic lens, with the goal of equipping pastors and counselors to provide effective counsel and discernment about appropriate referral.
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3.00 Credits
What constitutes trauma? What is the impact of trauma on our bodies, minds, souls, and communities? Given the pervasive and systemic nature of violence in our world, could we ever imagine living free of trauma? This course will explore trauma theory and its effects in the lives of people and communities as it relates to a myriad of issues (i.e. war, migration, poverty, gun and family violence, etc.). Throughout the course and the practice of basic skills, participants will identify spiritual, psychological and emotional resources that help us to break away from the endless cycle of violence, and to reclaim our presence in the world in ways that promote God's peace rooted in justice. The course will include and exploration of resources that are available in our Christian tradition and invite us to overcome evil with good (Rom. 12:21) for ourselves and our communities.
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3.00 Credits
Conflict has been present among God's people from the beginning, and the Bible describes numerous situations dealing with conflict that reoccur often within our contemporary church experiences. Conflict can be destructive-and conflict can lead to exciting change! This course will equip students to better understand the nature of conflict, understand different conflict management styles (including their own preferred styles), and how to respond effectively when conflict is present in their church. This course will also explore how our personal and professional responses to conflict are tied to our past and present relationships, and gain healthy ways to deal with our own anger.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers opportunity for individual involvement in a significant research project or readings in a specialized area of ministry.
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1.00 Credits
This course offers opportunity for individual involvement in a significant research project or readings in a specialized area of ministry.
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3.00 Credits
The focus of the course is on understanding other religions, including Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Religion will be studied from two perspectives. The first is that of a cultural anthropologist, paying special attention to the relationships between a religion's formal beliefs, how it is actually practiced, and how these beliefs and practices relate to a people's social, political, and economic structures. The second perspective is that of a Christian missionary concerned with bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to those who adhere other world religions. Different ways that Christianity can engage these religious communities and obstacles to such engagement will be considered.
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