SPECIAL AREAS OF INTEREST
WITHIN COURSES OF STUDY

This section lists courses in nine special areas of interest in the theological curriculum, linked to full course descriptions.

African American Studies

Fall
CTS CM 305Preaching from an African American Perspective
CTS TEC 437The Psychology of the Oppressed and Liberation Theologies
CTU DC 576fBlack Theology in Dialogue
G-ETS 21-630Black Theology
MTS M-428Prayer Tradition in the African American Tradition
NBTS CH 360History of the African American Religious Experience in America
Winter
CTS CM 335African American Pastoral Psychology
CTS TEC 434Womanist Ethics
CTS TEC 504Augustine, Niebuhr, and Malcolm X
CTU D 568Womanist Theology in Dialogue
CTU DCS 575Black Spirituality
MTS M-323Domestic Violence, Pastoral Care, and the Church
NBTS TH 432Theological Concepts in the Literature of African American Experience
Spring
CTS TEC 306African American Religion, Theology, and Spirituality
CTS TEC 484Theological and Ethical Perspectives on AIDS and Violence
CTU C 546African Traditional Religions
G-ETS 21-648Black Theology and Womanist Theology
MTS H-330History of the Black Church in North America
MTS M-447Preaching as Celebration II

Asian Studies

Fall
CTU CH 525Early Christianity in Asia
MTS M-349KTransformation through Care: Evangelism and Membership Care (Taught in Korean)
Winter
G-ETS 34-676Chicago-An Asian Immersion Experience
MTS M-350KKorean Ministries in North American Contexts (Taught in Korean)
Spring
MTS M-466KIssues in Ministry for Korean American Churches (Taught in Korean)

Cross-Cultural Studies

Fall
CCGM 1997 Cross-Cultural Quarter (CTU/LSTC/MTS W-414)
CTU C 410Mission: The Contemporary Challenge
CTU C 460fTraining for Cross-Cultural Mission and Ministry
CTU C 575fMission/Ministry Integration Seminar
CTU CMP 541Marriage and Family in Cross-Cultural Context
CTU DC 442Christology for Mission and Pastoral Ministry
CTU EC 402Natural Law and Christian Ethics
G-ETS 21-500fContexts and Methodologies for Contemporary Theology
G-ETS 32-620Cross-Cultural Pastoral Counseling
G-ETS 34-634Introduction to Missiology
G-ETS 40-675Pastoral Effectiveness in a Multicultural Context
LSTC T-301Unity and Diversity
LSTC W-529Jesus and Muhammad in History and in Faith: Rumor and Reality
TEDS ME 641Missionary Anthropology and Sociology
Winter
CTS TEC 496Good and Evil
CTU C 460wTraining for Cross-Cultural Mission and Ministry
CTU C 575wMission/Ministry Integration Seminar
CTU C 594Spirituality, Ministry, and Survivors of Human Rights Abuses
CTU DC 441Christology and Cultures
CTU DC 448Marian Theology, Symbols, and Inculturation
CTU DC 610Theological Anthropology: Cross-Cultural Perspective
G-ETS 34-676Chicago-An Asian Immersion Experience
G-ETS 40-647Anthropology of Religion
LSTC W-530History of the Development of Religious Thought in Islam
LSTC W-531The Bible and the Qur'an
MS PL374Race and Pastoral Practice
NBTS CT 310Church and Society: A Cross-Cultural Approach
SCUPE M 304Christology and Culture
Winter-Spring
CTS TEC 390Mission across Cultures
Spring
CTU C 508Mission Trends: Recent Theology
CTU C 546African Traditional Religions
CTU C 560Advanced Training for Cross-Cultural Ministry
CTU CD 456God Images in Hispanic Religiosity
CTU CH 325Models of Missionary Activity
CTU CMP 425Empathy in a Cross-Cultural Context
CTU CS 418Native American Spirituality
CTU CW 511Religious Experience of Initiation
CTU DC 446Missionary Dynamics of the Church
G-ETS 12-619New Testament Interpretation through Cross-Cultural Eyes
G-ETS 21-500sContexts and Methodologies for Contemporary Theology
G-ETS 32-612Cultural Dynamics and Pastoral Ministry
G-ETS 32-633Pastoral Therapy with Groups
LSTC E-437Evil and Suffering in the Christian Tradition: A Multicultural Perspective
NBTS ME 302Issues in Cross-Cultural Evangelism

Hispanic Studies

Fall
MTS B-472HLas cartas pastorales
MTS M-330Introduction to the Hispanic Church and Community
MTS T-437HTemas de la teología hispana en Estados Unidos
NBTS BL 350LNew Testament Greek I
NBTS CHTE 401HEtica social I: Una perspectiva histórica tercermundista
NBTS CN 301HTeorías de la personalidad en el contexto hispano
NBTS ED 321HJesus, el Maestro
NBTS IN 301HFe, teología, y religión desde el reverso de la historia
NBTS OT 302HLos profetas anteriores
NBTS PC 403HConsejo Pre- y Neo-Marital
Winter
CTU CD 465Toward a Hispanic Theology of Church
LSTC T-461HLa fe que confesamos
MTS H-422Reformation in Spanish-Speaking Lands
MTS M-453HMinisterio hispano y desarrollo congregacional
NBTS BL 471HExégesis biblica: Hebreos
NBTS CHTE 402HEtica social II: Una perspectiva histórica tercermundista
NBTS NT 308HLectura crítica de Colosenses y Efesios
NBTS OT 305HLos profetas menores
NBTS TH 302HTeología contextual: Una perspectiva praxeológica
Spring
CTU CD 456God Images in Hispanic Religiosity
LSTC T-437HTeología protestante
MS PL441Critical Issues in Hispanic Ministry
MS WO333Inculturation, Evangelization, and Hispanic Popular Religiosity
MTS H-485HHistoria de la iglesia hispana en los E.E.U.U.
MTS M-451HSeminario de ministerios hispanos
NBTS CHTE 403HEtica social III: Una perspectiva histórica tercermundista
NBTS CHTE 404HLa violencia y la iglesia cristiana
NBTS IN 311HEvangelización, salvación, y justicia
NBTS NT 404HEl Evangelio de Juan

Judaic Studies

Fall
CTU B 525Rabbinic Judaism and Jesus' Jewish Background
CTU BW 465Liturgy of the Synagogue I
G-ETS 21-642Judaism in the Early Christian Period
Winter
CTU E 432Ethical Implications of the Holocaust/Genocide
Spring
CTS CH 403Apocalyptic Literature in Judaism and Christianity
CTU BW 466Liturgy of the Synagogue II
CTU SB 629Jewish Mysticism, Messianism, and Spirituality
G-ETS 21-643Contemporary Jewish Life and Thought

Studies in Eco-Justice

Fall
CTU E 590Sustaining Life: Ethical Challenges
M/L E439Ecology, Religion, Ethics
M/L M358Field Education for Eco-Justice Ministry
Spring
CTU CS 418Native American Spirituality
LSTC M-471Introduction to Urban Ministry
M/L E400Religious Leadership and Global Transformation

Urban and Public Policy Studies

Fall
M/L E338fDemocratic Public Theology and Ethics
MTS M-371Making a Church Grow: Urban Evangelism
Winter
CTU EC 425World Poverty, Development, and Life's Liberation
CTU EC 545Seminar on Politics and Christian Conscience
G-ETS 22-504Church and Community
M/L M366Introduction to Arts of Ministry: Public Ministry
MTS E/M-301Introduction to Public Ministry
NBTS URTH 405Toward a Theology of Urban Ministry
SCUPE M 304Christology and Culture
SCUPE M 305Dimensions and Dynamics of Ministry
Spring
LSTC M-471Introduction to Urban Ministry
MTS M-380Urban Ministry Survival Skills
S-WTS 10-601SReligion, American Society, and Culture
SCUPE B-TH 302Urban Principalities and the Spirit of the City
SCUPE S-H 303Public Issues in Urban Ministry
SCUPE S-H 304For Such a Time as This: An Agenda of Hope for the City
SCUPE S-H 305Restoring Urban Communities

Women's Studies

Fall
G-ETS 32-643The Psychology of Sin and Transformation in Feminist Theologies
M/L E338fDemocratic Public Theology and Ethics
Winter
CTS TEC 434Womanist Ethics
CTU D 568Womanist Theology in Dialogue
CTU S 524Women's Spirituality
G-ETS 31-607Gender, Language, and Worship
Spring
CTU BW 574Feminist Hermeneutics and Worship
G-ETS 21-647Third World Feminist Theology
G-ETS 21-648Black Theology and Womanist Theology
LSTC H-468The Woman Problem in the History of Christian Theology

Chicago Center for Global Ministries

The courses listed are offered by the three cooperating schools of CCGM; see pp. 21-22.
Fall
CCGM 1997 Cross-Cultural Quarter (CTU/LSTC/MTS W-414)
CTU B 525Rabbinic Judaism and Jesus' Jewish Background
CTU BC 490Biblical Foundations for Mission
CTU C 410Mission: The Contemporary Challenge
CTU C 460fTraining for Cross-Cultural Mission and Ministry
CTU C 575fMission/Ministry Integration Seminar
CTU CH 525Early Christianity in Asia
CTU CMP 541Marriage and Family in Cross-Cultural Context
CTU CS 400Discovering Global Spirituality
CTU DC 442Christology for Mission and PastoralMinistry
CTU DC 576fBlack Theology in Dialogue
CTU EC 402Natural Law and Christian Ethics
CTU I 607Alternative Social Orders
LSTC M-370fIntroduction to Public Ministry
LSTC W-428Toward Understanding Islam
LSTC W-453The Finality of Jesus and Religious Pluralism
LSTC W-529Jesus and Muhammad in History and in Faith: Rumor and Reality
MTS H-300fTransformations of Christianity: A Foundational Course
MTS H-42120th-Century Christianity: Global Pentecostalism
MTS M-330Introduction to the Hispanic Church and Community
MTS M-371Making a Church Grow: Urban Evangelism
MTS M-428Prayer Tradition in the African American Tradition
MTS T-437HTemas de la teología hispana en Estados Unidos
Winter
CTU C 460wTraining for Cross-Cultural Mission and Ministry
CTU C 575wMission/Ministry Integration Seminar
CTU C 594Spirituality, Ministry, and Survivors of Human Rights Abuses
CTU CD 465Toward a Hispanic Theology of Church
CTU CH 424Sub-Saharan African History
CTU D 568Womanist Theology in Dialogue
CTU DC 441Christology and Cultures
CTU DC 448Marian Theology, Symbols, and Inculturation
CTU DC 576wBlack Theology in Dialogue
CTU DC 610Theological Anthropology: Cross-Cultural Perspective
CTU DCS 575Black Spirituality
CTU E 375wIntroduction to Social Ethics
CTU E 432Ethical Implications of the Holocaust/Genocide
CTU EC 425World Poverty, Development, and Life's Liberation
CTU EC 545Seminar on Politics and Christian Conscience
CTU EC 570Revolution/Liberation: Ethical Perspectives
LSTC M-370wIntroduction to Public Ministry
LSTC T-461HLa fe que confesamos
LSTC W-432World Religions and the Christian Mission
LSTC W-530History of the Development of Religious Thought in Islam
LSTC W-531The Bible and the Qur'an
MTS E/M-301Introduction to Public Ministry
MTS H-422Reformation in Spanish-Speaking Lands
MTS M-453HMinisterio hispano y desarrollo congregacional
MTS T-415Between Hospitality and Hostility: Theological Issues of Immigration
Spring
CTU BC 555Prophecy in Cross-Cultural Perspective: Approaches to Old Testament Prophecy
CTU C 508Mission Trends: Recent Theology
CTU C 512Methodology for Applying Sociology and Anthropology to Theology
CTU C 546African Traditional Religions
CTU C 560Advanced Training for Cross-Cultural Ministry
CTU CD 456God Images in Hispanic Religiosity
CTU CH 325Models of Missionary Activity
CTU CS 418Native American Spirituality
CTU CW 511Religious Experience of Initiation
CTU D 436Origins and Ends in Mythic Consciousness
CTU DC 446Missionary Dynamics of the Church
CTU E 375sIntroduction to Social Ethics
CTU EC 588Seminar on Christ, Community, and Christian Ethics
CTU SB 629Jewish Mysticism, Messianism, and Spirituality
LSTC H-468The Woman Problem in the History of Christian Theology
LSTC M-471Introduction to Urban Ministry
LSTC M-490Evangelism
LSTC M-500Mission Leadership
LSTC T-437HTeología protestante
LSTC T-576Christian Faith and the Scientific Worldview
LSTC W-424Religions in Dialogue: Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity
LSTC W-532Encounters and Clashes: Islam and Christianity in History
MTS H-300sTransformations of Christianity: A Foundational Course
MTS H-330History of the Black Church in North America
MTS H-423American Christianity and Modernity
MTS H-485HHistoria de la iglesia hispana en los E.E.U.U.
MTS M-380Urban Ministry Survival Skills
MTS M-451HSeminario de ministerios hispanos
MTS M-466KIssues in Ministry for Korean American Churches (Taught in Korean)

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