• Biblical Studies
  • Old Testament
    • I. Introductory
    • II. Canonical Corpus
    • III. Topics in Old Testament
    • IV. Hebrew Language
  • New Testament
    • I. Introductory
    • II. Books of the New Testament
    • III. Topics in New Testament
    • IV. New Testament Greek
• Historical Studies
  • I. Introductory
  • II. History of Particular Traditions
  • IV. American Church History
  • V. Topics in Church History
• Theological Studies
  • I. Introductory and Foundational
  • II. Particular Individuals or Traditions
  • III. Topics in Theology
• Ethical Studies
  • I. Moral Theology
  • II. Topics in Ethics
• Religion and Society Studies
• World Mission Studies
• History of Religions
• Ministry Studies
  • I. The Nature and Practice of Ministry
  • II. Spirituality and Spiritual Direction
  • III. Pastoral Care
  • IV. Liturgy and Worship
  • V. Preaching and Communication
  • VI. Educational Ministry of the Church
  • VII. Polity and Canon Law

Biblical Studies

CTU BW 574 Feminist Hermeneutics and Worship	Exploration through reading, discussion, and ritual of how women's changing experience is transforming their faith and faith expressions.
	Hughes/Osiek	Apr. 3-4, 24-25, May 15-16 F 7-9:45 p.m.; Sa 9-4:30	Spring
CTU SB 480 Biblical Foundations of Spirituality	The religions of Israel and early Christianity are investigated not only in their historical and biblical setting but also in their impact on Christian life and ministry.
	Bowe	MW 11:30-12:45	Spring
MTS B-506 Biblical Field Seminar: The Historical Jesus	This course will focus on critical evaluations of the quest for the historical Jesus, with emphasis on the nature of history and its relationship to faith. Prereq: B-300. Biblical languages desirable.
	Bible Field (Brawley, convenor)	F 9-11:50	Spring
NBTS BS 302 Methods of Biblical Interpretation	A course designed to provide students with skills to interpret biblical texts. Students will focus on one book from each testament with a view toward exposition for teaching, preaching, and prayer.
	Mainelli	W 2:30-5:10	Spring

Old Testament

I. Introductory

LSTC B-313 Israel's Prophets	Studies in the literature of the prophetic tradition, including detailed exegesis of selected passages. Knowledge of Hebrew presupposed.
	Michel	MTh 10:45-12	Spring
	Fuerst	Th 6-9 p.m.	Spring

II. Canonical Corpus

CTS CH 410 The Festival Scrolls: Ruth, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations, Esther	A consideration of the Megillot, five biblical books traditionally read at Jewish festivals. Attention given to literary structure, sociohistorical context, and history of interpretation.
	Stone	W 2-5	Spring
CTS CH 414 Major Themes in Psalms	A study of the Psalms, seeking major themes of theological, liturgical, and historical consequence.
	Schaalmann	Th 9-12	Spring
CTU B 400 Pentateuch	A study of the structure and themes of the Pentateuch viewed as narrative. The main issues in each book will be examined. Some introduction is given to the documentary hypothesis and to trends in Pentateuch research.
	Okoye	MW 2:30-3:45	Spring
CTU B 420 Psalms	Studies psalms from each literary or liturgical category for language, form, and theology. Explores their presence in the traditions of Israel and the New Testament. Helpful for students of liturgy and spirituality. Prereq: B 300 or equiv.
	Bergant	MW 11:30-12:45	Spring
G-ETS 11-603 Prophetic Books: Hosea	Advanced study of literary units or theological themes. Emphasis on analytical and synthetic interpretive skills. Prereq: 11-511 or equiv. L
	Bird	MW 5:30-7:30 p.m.	Spring
G-ETS 11-607 Psalms and Wisdom: Ecclesiastes	Advanced study of literary units or theological themes. Emphasis on analytical and synthetic interpretive skills. Prereq: 11-511 or equiv. L
	Duncan	TTh 1:30-3:20	Spring
MTS B-406 From David to Daniel: History, Literature, Theological Ferment	Study of the Israelite and Jewish literature from 2 Samuel to 1 Maccabees, giving in-depth attention to representatives of each canonical division and literary category. Prereq: B 300 or equiv.
	TBA	MW 10-11:50	Spring
NBTS OT 303 Wisdom Literature	An introduction to the critical, historical, and theological study of the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs. Special attention will be given to the concept of Wisdom in the Ancient Near East and Israel. L
	Mariottini	T 7-9:40 p.m.	Spring
NPTS BIBL 5142 The Book of Joshua	An inductive study of Joshua, focusing on its literary forms, cultural background, and theological perspective. Particular attention to book's practical implications, especially the nature of God and the problems of war and cultural conquest. 2 hours.
	Hubbard	Mar. 16-April 30 M 6-10 p.m.	Spring Semester, Quad B
S-WTS 01-610S Studies in the Pentateuch	The formation of Israel as the covenanted people of God, specifically attending to the nature of God and the role of the human moral agent as model for leadership, as well as the concepts of covenant, commitment, law, and ritual.
	Deeley	WF 9-10:50	Spring

III. Topics in Old Testament

CTS CH 403 Apocalyptic Literature in Judaism and Christianity	An introduction to apocalyptic texts with consideration of literary genre, sociohistorical matrix, relation to prophetic books, and reception by later religious communities.
	Stone	T 9-12	Spring
CTU BC 555 Prophecy in Cross-Cultural Perspective: Approaches to Old Testament Prophecy	Criteria are established for studying prophetic activity across faiths and cultures and between ancient and modern times. Case studies of modern prophetic activity in various continents are studied. OT prophecy is reread from this perspective.
	Okoye	W 10-12:45	Spring
CTU SB 629x Jewish Mysticism, Messianism, and Spirituality	(For course description see Ministry Studies II.)
	Perelmuter	W 8:30-11:15	Spring
LSTC B-516 Arguing with God	Thorough study of the Book of Job in a literal translation (provided by instructor) based on 1929 archaeological discoveries; introduction to "arguing with God" tradition in Bible; suggestions for teaching and preaching in this important area.
	Michel	T 7-9:50 p.m.	Spring
LSTC B-630 Graduate Biblical Seminar II	An ongoing seminar on the Old Testament. Theme for 1998: Studies in Jeremiah with focus on watershed political and theological events in late 7th and early 6th centuries b.c. (For post-M.Div. students. Admission of others by consent of instructor.)
	Fuerst	M 12:30-3:45	Spring
MTS B-413 The Prophet and Society	A study of the role of the Old Testament prophet (ecstatic, foreteller, social critic), the prophet's relation to society (its political and religious institutions), and the relevance of the prophetic role for modern ministry.
	Hiebert	MW 8-9:50	Spring
NBTS OT 515 Prayer in the Old Testament	A study of the different forms of prayer in the Old Testament. This course will introduce students to Old Testament spirituality and the place of prayer in Israelite piety.
	Mariottini	Th 7-9:40 p.m.	Spring

IV. Hebrew Language

CTU B 326 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew II	This is the second part of a two-quarter course which studies the grammar and vocabulary of biblical Hebrew in order to prepare students to work with the Hebrew text. Prereq: B 325 or equiv.
	Hoppe	MTWTh 3:45-4:45	Spring
G-ETS 11-643 Intermediate Hebrew	Rapid reading of prose and poetry, review of grammar and vocabulary, introduction to text criticism. Prereq: 11-641/642 or equiv.
	Duncan	F 9-12	Spriing
S-WTS 01-522GS Elementary Biblical Hebrew II	A sequel to Elementary Biblical Hebrew I (prerequisite for this course), designed to develop one's ability to handle the original text through grammar and vocabulary and translation of assigned portions.
	TBA	MTWTh 4-4:50	Spring

New Testament

I. Introductory

CTU B 305s New Testament Introduction	(For course description see Winter.)
	Reid	T 7-9:45 p.m.	Spring
G-ETS 12-502s New Testament Interpretation: Romans-Revelation	(For course description see Winter.)
	Yeo	T 6-9 p.m.	Spring
LSTC B-331s Jesus and the Gospels	(For course description see Fall.)
	Krentz	MW 1-2:50	Spring
	Rhoads	MW 1-2:50	Spring
NBTS NT 302 Paul and His Letters	This course is a general introduction to the letters and theology of Paul. Special attention is given to recent Pauline scholarship and to issues of method in the interpretation and use of Paul today.
	Cosgrove	Sa 1:30-4:10	Spring
S-WTS 02-502GS New Testament Interpretation II: Romans-Revelation	Builds on the work done in New Testament Interpretation I and focuses particular attention on first-century Judaism, primarily on St. Paul and New Testament books outside the Gospels.
	TBA	MW 1-2:50	Spring

II. Books of the New Testament

CTS CH 424 The Theology of John	An exegetical study of the Gospel of John with the intent of seeing Christian reality from the point of view of the author of the fourth Gospel. Special emphasis is placed on its particular style.
	Snyder	M 9-12	Spring
CTU B 430 The Gospel According to Matthew	A study of the context, structure, and major motifs of the Gospel of Matthew. Particular attention will be given to the evangelist's role as an interpreter of tradition and history for a community in transition. Prereq: B 305 or equiv.
	Senior	W 7-9:45 p.m.	Spring
CTU B 453 Paul: The Corinthian Correspondence	A study of Paul and his theology with special focus on 1-2 Corinthians, the primary letters in which to see Paul's pastoral theology and spirituality at work.
	LaVerdiere	Sa 9-3 April 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16	Spring
G-ETS 12-625 Luke-Acts	Study of the main themes of Luke-Acts through an exegetical and historical analysis of selected passages. Attention given to genre and the rhetorical devices that mediate the theology of the author. L
	Vena	WF 9-10:50	Spring
LSTC B-470 The Strange World of Mark	Exploring cosmos, angels and demons, illness, time and space, honor and shame, purity and defilement, kinship, gender, kingdom and society, economy and politics, and more, in the Gospel of Mark.
	Rhoads	M 6-9 p.m.	Spring
LSTC B-548 The Book of Revelation and Its Interpreters	A study of the book of Revelation's visionary imagery and structure, its message of hope and judgment, its prophetic setting in communities of first-century Asia Minor, and its interpretive life in art, film, literature, and recent liberation movements.
	Rossing	W 6-9 p.m. meets at ELCA, 8765 W. Higgins Rd.	Spring
MTS B-407 The Gospels	Introduction to the four canonical Gospels with special focus on the unique portrait of Jesus each presents. Major issues and methods for study of Gospel literature. Central emphasis on Christology; minor attention to the historical Jesus. Prereq: B-300.
	Tanzer	MW 2-3:50	Spring
MTS B-418 The Revelation to John	What kind of literature is Revelation, and what does it have to say? This exegetical course will focus on the genre of the Apocalypse and its significance for contemporary faith. Prereq: B-300.
	Brawley	TTh 10-11:50	Spring
MTS B-438 1 Corinthians	Examination of Paul's letter of reconciliation to the church at Corinth, with particular attention to the "practical ecclesiology" it expounds. Churches, both ancient and modern, have a powerful need for unity, yet its costs are inescapable. L
	Mitchell	T 6-8:50 p.m.	Spring
NBTS NT 404H El Evangelio de Juan	Este curso intenta una compresión clara del cuarto evangelio y de la comunidad de fe donde se lo forjó. Se analizará dos veces: primero en procura de temas centrales, y segundo siguiendo la narrativa del evangelio.
	Weiss	Th 6:30-9:10 p.m.	Spring
NPTS BIBL 5171 The Pastoral Letters: 1-2 Timothy and Titus	Analysis of local church ministry as reflected in 1-2 Timothy and Titus. Focus on problems faced in pastoral ministry (e.g., heresy, worship order and roles, leadership qualifications, finances) with view to developing models for ministry today. 2 hours.
	Belleville	Mar. 16-April 30 TTh 3:15-5:05	Spring Semester, Quad B

III. Topics in New Testament

CTU BW 466 Liturgy of the Synagogue II	The Liturgy of the High Holy Days (Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot) and its theological implications. In addition to examining the core structure, the course will give special attention to the Piyyutim (religious poetry).
	Perelmuter	MW 1-2:15	Spring
G-ETS 12-619 New Testament Interpretation through Cross-Cultural Eyes	An exercise in cross-cultural hermeneutics. As the students work exegetically through some key New Testament passages, four different approaches to the Bible will be spelled out: African American, feminist/womanist, Asian, and Hispanic. L
	Vena	TTh 1:30-3:20	Spring
LSTC B-666 Graduate Biblical Seminar VI: The Apocalypse of John	Advanced exegesis of book of Revelation: language, literary structure, apocalyptic background (Jewish, Greco-Roman), prophetic critique of Rome, 1st-century setting. (For post-M.Div. students; others by consent. Willingness to read Greek texts necessary.)
	Rossing	T 1-4:30	Spring
MS BI353 Passion Narratives (G)	An exhaustive look at the passion and resurrection narratives in an attempt to see how they were put together and what they tell us about the communities that put together earliest recollections of Jesus' life.
	McIlhone	MTh 2:40-4	Spring

IV. New Testament Greek

CTU B 441 Gospel of John from the Greek Text	A study of the Gospel of John with attention to its distinctive style and theology and to its overall structure and content. Prereq: elementary Greek. L
	Bowe	TTh 8:30-9:45	Spring
LSTC B-309s Greek Readings: The Lectionary Lessons	(For course description see Fall.)
	Choi	M 12-12:50	Spring
MTS B-325 Introduction to Greek Exegesis II	Completes introduction to Greek begun in B-324; see description in Winter.
	Tanzer	MTh 10-11:50	Spring
	TBA	TF 10-11:50	Spring
S-WTS 02-522GS Elementary Greek II	A sequel to Elementary Greek I (prerequisite for this course), designed to develop one's ability to handle the original text through review of grammar and vocabulary and translation of assigned portions.
	TBA	MTWTh 4-4:50	Spring

Historical Studies

I. Introductory

G-ETS 13-502s History of Christianity II	(For course description see Winter.)
	TBA	Th 6-9 p.m.	Spring
G-ETS 13-503s History of Christianity III	(For course description see Fall.)
	TBA	TTh 1:30-3:20	Spring
MTS H-300s Transformations of Christianity: A Foundational Course	(For course description see Fall.)
	Rodríguez-Díaz	MW 6-7:50 p.m.	Spring
S-WTS 03-502S The Medieval Church (600-1400)	A survey of church history from Gregory the Great to the Renaissance, with emphasis on institutional, theological, and devotional developments.
	Kieckhefer	TTh 9-10:50	Spring

II. History of Particular Traditions

CTS CH 367 History and Polity of the United Church of Christ	A study of the history, structure, theology, and practices of the United Church of Christ, including its antecedents: the Congregational Christian Churches and the Evangelical and Reformed Church. This course meets current UCC requirements for ordination.
	Bueschel	Th 6:30-9:30 p.m.	Spring
LSTC H-360 Lutheran Confessional Heritage	An introduction to the classical confessions of the Lutheran Reformation: their origins and relation to Scripture and creeds; their theological and practical content; their implications for Lutheran identity, pastoral practice, and ecumenical relations.
	Hendel	T 8:30-9:45; 10:45-12	Spring
	Hütter	Th 7-9:50 p.m.	Spring
LSTC H-468 The Woman Problem in the History of Christian Theology	Place of women in history and theology of the church. Reading of works from Christian theologians of every epoch. Nature and purpose of women, women's moral agency, rationale for both limiting and expanding women's participation in church structures.
	Jürisson	T 2:30-5:30	Spring
MTS H-330 History of the Black Church in North America	Study of the major issues and events in the development of the black church from the slavery era to the present, with particular focus on folk religion, protest movements, theological developments, and ecclesial expressions.
	Daniels	M 6-8:50 p.m.	Spring
MTS H-485H Historia de la iglesia hispana en los E.E.U.U.	El curso introducirá al alumno a los origenes, desarrollo y estado actual de las iglesias hispanas en los E.E.U.U. Se pondrá énfasis en la desarrollo de sus teologías, así como las distintas eclesiologías que la han dado concerción histórica.
	Rodríguez-Díaz	Th 9-11:50	Spring

III. History-Individuals

LSTC H-435 Theology of Luther	The purpose of this course is to examine Luther's theology by exploring its broad comprehensiveness as well as its evangelical center. Selected works on various theological themes are discussed.
	Hendel	M 1-4	Spring
NPTS HIST 5135 Theology of Luther	This seminar examines through reading, research, and discussion the selected treatises of Luther with particular reference to major doctrinal themes of the Reformation set in their historical context. 2 hours.
	TBA	Mar. 16-April 30 M 6-10 p.m.	Spring Semester, Quad B

IV. American Church History

MTS H-423 American Christianity and Modernity	Study of the transformation of U.S. Christianity through its encounter with modernity from the colonial era to the present, highlighting renewal movements, theological trends, liturgical currents, and social reform movements.
	Daniels	W 9-11:50	Spring
NBTS CH 407 History of American Religion	A survey of American religious history from before the European settlement to the present, with special emphasis on religious diversity and the changing role of religion in public life.
	Weber	W 2:30-5:10	Spring
NBTS CH 461 Denominational Heritage	A course designed for non-Baptist students to meet NBTS's "denominational heritage" requirement. To be conducted in the form of coordinated independent studies.
	Dayton	M 9:30-12:10	Spring

V. Topics in Church History

CTU CH 325 Models of Missionary Activity	A survey of the variety of forms of missionary activity in the church's history from the Apologists in the Roman Empire to the classical image of the 19th-century missionary. The relevance of these models for mission today is also considered.
	Schroeder	MW 11:30-12:45	Spring
NBTS CHTE 404Hx La violencia y la iglesia cristiana	(For course description see Ethical Studies II.)
	Horning	TBA	Spring

Theological Studies

I. Introductory and Foundational

CTU D 325s Introduction to Theology	(For course description see Fall.)
	Bevans	TTh 10-11:15	Spring
G-ETS 21-500s Contexts and Methodologies for Contemporary Theology	(For course description see Fall.)
	D. Vogel	MW 5:40-7:30 p.m.	Spring
G-ETS 21-502s Systematic Theology II	(For course description see Winter.)
	Will	TTh 3:30-5:20	Spring
LSTC T-313 Christian Theology III	For description of the Christian Theology sequence, see LSTC T-311, Christian Theology I (Fall). The third course in the sequence deals with the Holy Spirit, the church, the means of grace, the Christian life, and eschatology.
	Westhelle	W 6-9 p.m.	Spring
	Hefner	TTh 1-2:15 + sec. Th 2:15-3:05	Spring
MTS T-300s Introduction to Christian Theology	(For course description see Winter.)
	Parker/Rivera-Rodríguez	TTh 6-7:50 p.m.	Spring
S-WTS 05-615S Development of Doctrine	An overview of the development of selected issues in Christian thought from the 1st through the 19th century. Faith and reason; Christ and salvation.
	Barker	TTh 1-2:50	Spring

II. Particular Individuals or Traditions

CTS TEC 531b Paul Tillich on Theology, Ethics, and the Human Sciences	An advanced seminar on the thought of Paul Tillich. Prereq: TEC 531a.
	Moore	M 2-5	Spring
CTS TEC 534 Jürgen Moltmann	A reading seminar covering the basic works of Jürgen Moltmann.
	Jennings	M 9-12	Spring
CTU B 541 Fundamentalism	A seminar focusing on the origins of fundamentalism and its approach to biblical interpretation with an attempt to formulate a pastoral response to the theological stance and proselytizing efforts of fundamentalists.
	Hoppe	W 8:30-11:15	Spring
G-ETS 21-643 Contemporary Jewish Life and Thought	Major theological currents in modern Judaism and their relationship to general philosophy and theology. History of Jewish communities, institutions, and problems in the last 200 years. Religious structure of contemporary Jewish community. One-half unit.
	Schaalmann	T 3:30-5	Spring
LSTC T-529 The Theology of Karl Barth	This seminar will explore the theological thought of one of the foremost theologians of the 20th century in its intellectual and political context.
	Hütter	W 7-9:50 p.m.	Spring
M/L TS322 Literature for Liberal Religion: Liberal Religious Texts	In search of "scriptures" for the liberal faith, this course explores materials in literature, theater, music, and the fine arts. How do such texts gain authority for us? How do we use and interpret in worship, preaching, education, and public ministry?
	Engel et al.	TBA	Spring
NPTS HIST 6254 Pentecostal and Charismatic History and Theology	A historical and theological approach to the emergence of the Pentecostal and charismatic traditions in the American experience. Special attention to the varieties of interpretation of the movements and to contemporary controversies within them. 2 hours.
	Graham	Mar. 16-April 30 TTh 11-12:50	Spring Semester, Quad B

III. Topics in Theology

CTS TEC 306 African American Religion, Theology, and Spirituality	Course will explore the religious beliefs of African Americans, with attention to the spirit of accommodation that has inspired works of freedom and justice. Topics: retention of African religions and symbols, the black church, nationalism, Afrocentrism.
	Butler	W 2-5	Spring
CTS TEC 413 Body Theology	How has Christianity come to be associated with the denigration of the body? What are the resources in the Christian tradition for a theological reappropriation and celebration of the body?
	Jennings/Terrell	W 9-12	Spring
CTS TEC 430 Theology and Medicine	Explores the separate and coordinated roles of ministers and physicians in caring for the ill and injured in such areas as physical and mental suffering, spiritual needs of patients, prayer for healing, and medical ethics.
	Busby	T 6:30-9:30 p.m.	Spring
CTS TEC 484 Theological and Ethical Perspectives on AIDS and Violence	In this course we examine theological and ethical perspectives on the pandemics of AIDS and violence as they affect policy and theology and ask, How may historical doctrines be freshly interpreted in order to mediate a humane response?
	Terrell	T 2-5	Spring
CTU CD 456 God Images in Hispanic Religiosity	This course explores the meaning behind God images in Meso-American religion and Mexican popular religiosity in dialogue with Western classical and feminist theologies.
	Riebe-Estrella	M 7-9:45 p.m.	Spring
CTU D 435 Origins and Eschatology	A study of the Christian symbols concerning origins, evil, and finality. This course focuses principally on the Christian tradition with only occasional references to similar themes in world religions.
	Hayes	MW 10-11:15	Spring
CTU D 436 Origins and Ends in Mythic Consciousness	A study of the notion of myth, mythic consciousness, and the way myths are used in the Bible and in various cultures to express the origin of the world and humankind, the origin of evil, and the individual and collective end.
	Schreiter	MW 10-11:15	Spring
CTU D 545 Issues in Ecclesiology	This seminar will examine pertinent contemporary issues facing the Church today. Some of these are inculturation, communio, the nature and mission of the Church, the role of women, and the hierarchy.
	Phelps	T 7-9:45 p.m.	Spring
CTU DC 446 Missionary Dynamics of the Church	This course will examine critically the theological and biblical foundations of the missionary nature of the church and major challenges concerning that issue today, e.g., inculturation, evangelization, social justice, and prophetic witness.
	Phelps	TTh 11:30-12:45	Spring
G-ETS 21-646 Gender and Redemption in Christian Theological History	This course will trace and analyze the changing paradigms of gender in relation to the understanding of redemption from Augustine to the early 20th century.
	Ruether	TTh 9-10:50	Spring
G-ETS 21-647 Third World Feminist Theology	Emerging feminist theologies in Latin America, Asia, Africa. Study of social and historical background for emergence of these theologies, providing context for liberation and enculturation themes. Theological focus on anthropology, sin, and redemption.
	Ruether	Th 6-9 p.m.	Spring
G-ETS 21-648 Black Theology and Womanist Theology	Critical conversations between black theology and womanist theology; their histories, commonalities, differences, joint project possibilities. Can such a dialogical enterprise be a paradigm for all types of God-talk?
	Thomas/Hopkins	T 6-9 p.m.	Spring
LSTC T-437H Teología protestante	Este curso le proveera al estudiante la oportunidad de familiarizarse con la reflexión teológica caracteristica del pensamiento protestante desde fines del siglo 19 hasta el presente.
	Rodríguez	M 7-9:50 p.m.	Spring
LSTC T-576 Christian Faith and the Scientific Worldview	Attention is given to the impact of the scientific worldview on Christian faith, and how this affects the teaching and preaching task of the church.
	Hefner	Th 7-9:50 p.m.	Spring
LSTC T-604 Graduate Theological Seminar: Issues and Options	For graduate students in theology. Will focus on the essential issues that Christian theology must deal with today and assess the ways in which various schools of thought are dealing with these issues. P
	Westhelle	T 7-9:50 p.m.	Spring
LSTC T-672 Advanced Religion and Science Seminar	This seminar includes both faculty and students and deals each year with a specific area within the field of religion and science. (For post-M.Div. students. Admission of others by consent of instructor.)
	Hefner/Gilbert	M 7-9:50 p.m.	Spring
M/L TS597 Theological Reflection and Summation	A seminar to create clear and concise statements of each participant's position on a variety of theological topics, assess the sources of these positions, and project future study. Emphasis on coherence and adequacy of theological reflection.
	Evison	TBA	Spring
MS SY492 Professing Christ: Divided Christianity among the Great Religions	If one is to be a responsible Catholic today, sound ecumenical attitudes and ideas are needed. It is equally impossible to be a responsible Christian without developing sound attitudes regarding interreligious dialogue and religious pluralism.
	van Beeck	TF 1:15-2:40	Spring
MTS T-406 Doctrine of the Holy Spirit	Course explores what Christian tradition has affirmed concerning presence/activity of the Holy Spirit; emphasizes life-giving, freedom, empowerment, inspiration attributed to the Spirit; presents rich variety of perspectives on the Spirit's work.
	Case-Winters	M 1-3:50	Spring
MTS T-510 Seminar: Believing in God	What does it mean to believe in God? Seminar explores experiences of God and teachings about God in Christian community. Attention to ways teachings reflect faith experiences and are challenged by other positions. Prereq: T-300 or equiv. L
	Parker	W 2-4:50	Spring
NBTS IN 311H Evangelización, salvación, y justicia	Examen de realidades y temas contextuales sobre la interrelación entre evangelización, salvación, y justicia. Consideración de la interacción de los estudios bíblicos, históricos, teológicos y de correlación, y su influencia en la formación ministerial.
	Mottesi	TBA, intensive	Spring
NBTS TH 420 Theology in Context	This course will examine the ways sociocultural environments shape theological and biblical understanding in the community of faith.
	Sharp	W 7-9:40 p.m.	Spring
NBTS TH 421 The Minister as Theologian	Course examines ways in which the minister engages in theologizing in the context of ministry and ways in which ministry supports and gives expression to theology. Attention to matters related to convergence of theological method and ministry practice.
	Sharp	W 9:30-12:10	Spring
SCUPE B-TH 302 Urban Principalities and the Spirit of the City	Drawing from recent theological work on the biblical language of power, this course will seek to understand the city, its systems, and its ministries by understanding the "principalities and powers." 4 hours. Fees may apply; see p. 43.
	Wylie Kellermann	Classes: Mar. 6-7, 19-21 Experiential learning: Mar. 9-18	Spring

Ethical Studies

I. Moral Theology

CTU E 375s Introduction to Social Ethics	(For course description see Winter.)
	Pawlikowski	TTh 11:30-12:45	Spring
LSTC E-437 Evil and Suffering in the Christian Tradition: A Multicultural Perspective	A critical study of evil and suffering from a multicultural perspective challenges the Christian faith. This course will examine various contemporary schools of theological expression: African American, womanist, American Indian, Hispanic, and others.
	Perry	TTh 8:30-9:45	Spring
MS CL309 The Splendor of Truth (Veritatis Splendor)	Veritatis Splendor is an encyclical of John Paul II treating fundamental questions of the church's moral teaching, which this course will study, along with an in-depth analysis of the methodology employed to determine proper moral behavior.
	Boyle	MTh 8:25-9:55	Spring
MTS E-300s Introduction to Contemporary Christian Ethics	(For course description see Winter.)
	Livezey	TTh 8-9:50	Spring
S-WTS 08-604S The Moral Life	Beginning with the model of Aristotle and Aquinas and the challenge of Luther, readings focus on contemporary issues and understandings. Attention to the nature of moral perception and motivation, moral development, and Christian faith and the moral life.
	TBA	TTh 1-2:50	Spring

II. Topics in Ethics

CTU E 481 Sexual Ethics for the Christian	A study of sexuality and sexual behavior, especially in unmarried Christians. It will investigate the moral tradition, the elements that form a contemporary Christian vision of sexuality, and how these relate to sexual conduct.
	Nairn	Sa 9-12	Spring
CTU EC 588 Seminar on Christ, Community, and Christian Ethics	This course is designed to study the implications of Christology for the life of the Christian community as an ethical community in an increasingly secular, scientific, and culturally and religiously pluralistic world.
	Fornasari	T 10-12:45	Spring
G-ETS 22-509 Theological Ethics in Ministry	Utilizing a framework of virtue theory, moral perspectives, and use of power, this course will offer theological models for developing ethical relationships that are professionally appropriate in contemporary societal and church environments.
	Eugene	T 6-9 p.m.	Spring
G-ETS 22-644 Rich and Poor	This course on economic ethics examines theological and moral issues of wealth and poverty. It explores teachings about money in Scripture, values concerning the rich and poor throughout church history, and themes of stewardship and business ethics.
	K. Vaux	T 6-9 p.m.	Spring
G-ETS 22/32-643 Ethical Perspectives on Power, Authority, and Abuse	This course will explore ethical dynamics of power, authority, and abuse as related to the practice of Christian ministry. Theological and ethical perspectives will be engaged, together with issues of ministerial identity and integrity.
	Eugene/Poling	TTh 9-10:50	Spring
M/L E400 Religious Leadership and Global Transformation	A study of the principal dynamics shaping the "global problematique" of the 21st century and the responses by contemporary religious and spiritual leaders to fashion global ethics for a just, sustainable future.
	Engel/Evison	TBA	Spring
NBTS CHTE 403H Etica social III: Una perspectiva histórica tercermundista	Una inquisición-desde la perspectiva de los pobres-de los más importantes movimientos y pensadores ético-sociales cristianos contem-poráneos. Prereq: CHTE 402H or permission.
	Mottesi	T 2:30-5:10	Spring
NBTS CHTE 404H La violencia y la iglesia cristiana	Un estudio de la teología de la violencia en las Escrituras y en la historia del cristianismo, con exploración de las manifestaciones de éstas teologías en la iglesia actual.
	Horning	TBA	Spring
NPTS THEO 5172 Medical Ethics	Explores church's response to selected ethical dilemmas: access to health care, abortion, euthanasia, assisted suicide, decision making, congregations as caring communities, AIDS, transplants. Hospital ethicists serve as resources. 2 hours.
	Nelson	Mar. 16-April 30 T 1-5	Spring Semester, Quad B

Religion and Society Studies

CTS TEC 452 Engaging the Powers	This course will examine individual and social transformation using the work of Walter Wink as its central focus. Issues of race, class, and gender will be examined and strategies for change explored.
	Cairns	W 5:30-8:30 p.m.	Spring
G-ETS 35/22-637 Religion and the News Media	Seminary and journalism faculty and students examine what is newsworthy in religion and what has religious implications in the news. Seminar examines religious and ethical dimensions of public issues through lecture, critical readings, case discussion.
	CANCELLED
S-WTS 04-550S Religion in Literature	An examination of the way much literature carries in text or subtext the essential beliefs of Christianity. Authors studied: Donne, Herbert, Eliot, Greene, West, O'Connor, Murdoch, Spark. Some discussion of ways to use literary materials in sermons.
	TBA	W 6:30-9:30 p.m.	Spring
S-WTS 10-601S Religion, American Society, and Culture	Through historical and contemporary readings, this course seeks to address the question of American identity-and in that light to develop constructive understandings of the Christian faith and the mission of the church.
	TBA	M 6:30-9:30 p.m.	Spring
SCUPE S-H 303 Public Issues in Urban Ministry	In-depth examination of contributions of faith communities to social analysis and transformation of critical issues affecting quality of life for urban residents: welfare reform, racism, poverty, urban systems. 4 hours. Fees may apply; see p. 43.
	McGibbon	Classes: April 3-4, 16-18 Experiential learning: April 6-15	Spring
SCUPE S-H 304 For Such a Time as This: An Agenda of Hope for the City	Course held in conjunction with the Congress on Urban Ministry, which features nationally recognized speakers addressing current issues of faith and justice within arenas of politics, economics, race, culture. 3 hours. Fees include event registration.
	TBA	April 20-24	Spring
SCUPE S-H 305 Restoring Urban Communities	Introduces principles and practices of church-based community development, relationship between biblical faith and community development theory and practice. Site visits to effective models of community development. 4 hours. Fees may apply; see p. 43.
	Lupton	Classes: May 8-9, 21-23 Experiential learning: May 11-20	Spring

World Mission Studies

CTU BC 555x Prophecy in Cross-Cultural Perspective: Approaches to Old Testament Prophecy	(For course description see Old Testament III.)
	Okoye	W 10-12:45	Spring
CTU C 508 Mission Trends: Recent Theology	A historical overview of theologies of mission is followed by concentration on current theological issues in ecumenical mission. Concludes with a look at developing trends and emerging paradigms.
	Gittins	W 1-3:45	Spring
CTU C 512 Methodology for Applying Sociology and Anthropology to Theology	Key sociological and anthropological methods employed in the study of religious experience will be examined in order to develop practical applications for ongoing theological research.
	Perry	T 1-3:45	Spring
CTU C 546 African Traditional Religions	Inculturation depends on understanding and respecting local conditions. This course examines major themes and motifs of African religions. We consider them as systems and seek a "fit" between the gospel and cultures. L
	Gittins	Th 10-12:45	Spring
CTU C 560 Advanced Training for Cross-Cultural Ministry	For those with extensive cross-cultural experience. Using rites of passage, liminality, personal and social transformation, and global mission to develop theory, principles, and process to train and become a guide for others.
	Barbour	W 7-9:45 p.m.	Spring
CTU CH 325x Models of Missionary Activity	(For course description see Historical Studies V.)
	Schroeder	MW 11:30-12:45	Spring
CTU CMP 425 Empathy in a Cross-Cultural Context	Explores theoretical and practical difficulties and possibilities of empathy as a way of communicating understanding across cultures. Role play and case studies will be used to enhance the participant's empathic capacity across cultures.
	Anderson	T 1-3:45	Spring
CTU CS 418 Native American Spirituality	Mitakuye oyas'in means "all my relatives" or "I am related to all that is." Guided by Lakota elders, we will discover relationship of this Lakota prayer to ecology, justice, global spirituality. Weeklong field trip to South Dakota reservations offered.
	Barbour	M 7-9:45 p.m.	Spring
CTU CW 511 Religious Experience of Initiation	Through a study of Christian initiation and Melanesian traditional initiation as religious-cultural phenomena, this seminar focuses on the theological, cultural, and pastoral issues in the holistic process of contextualizing initiation.
	Schroeder	T 8:30-11:15	Spring
CTU DC 446x Missionary Dynamics of the Church	(For course description see Theological Studies III.)
	Phelps	TTh 11:30-12:45	Spring
MS WO333 Inculturation, Evangelization, and Hispanic Popular Religiosity	An exploration of the important role the popular religion of Hispanics plays in the evangelization of these peoples. Includes practical pastoral applications that can lead to successful inculturation of our faith in the Hispanic reality. L
	Mendez	W 8:25-11:15	Spring
NPTS MNST 5151 Cultural Dimensions in Missions	Insights from the social sciences are applied to the missionary task of the church. Advocacy and contextualization of the gospel in various cultural settings. Culture shock, language learning, missionary-national relations. 2 hours.
	Weld	Mar. 16-April 30 M 6-10 p.m.	Spring Semester, Quad B

History of Religions

LSTC W-424 Religions in Dialogue: Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity	Interfaith conversations between the Christian instructors and a Buddhist and a Muslim will explore the nature of these faiths and seek understandings that make possible authentic community and shared tasks on behalf of life.
	Thomsen/Vogelaar	TTh 8:30-9:45	Spring
LSTC W-532 Encounters and Clashes: Islam and Christianity in History	To understand better the dynamics of Christian-Muslim relations, one needs to look at what has transpired in the past. This course will examine texts that make and mark that path. Discussion of them and with Muslims will shape our style of learning.
	Vogelaar	W 2:30-5:30	Spring

Ministry Studies

I. The Nature and Practice of Ministry

CTS TEC 452x Engaging the Powers	(For course description see Religion and Society Studies.)
	Cairns	W 5:30-8:30 p.m.	Spring
G-ETS 34-630 Evangelism and Church Growth	Methods of equipping the local church in evangelism. Pastoral leadership in motivating and involving the laity in evangelism. A critical study of the theories of church growth and some models of evangelism in relation to it.
	Alphonse	TTh 3:30-5	Spring
LSTC M-422 Challenges in Rural Ministry	An examination of common misperceptions of small town and farming communities and an identification of the distinctive values and cultural traditions of rural communities. Efforts will be made to contextualize pastoral ministry in rural congregations.
	Niedenthal	T 2:30-5:30	Spring
LSTC M-471 Introduction to Urban Ministry	This course will assist the student in developing a social ethical framework for responding to issues emerging in urban ministry. Some issues to be investigated include poverty, environmental concerns, homelessness, and racism.
	Perry	W 7-9:50 p.m.	Spring
LSTC M-490 Evangelism	After a survey of the history of evangelism, this course will study programs of evangelism used in a variety of ecumenical contexts. Students will construct their own theology and praxis of evangelism.
	Bliese	M 7-9:50 p.m.	Spring
LSTC M-500 Mission Leadership	This course provides training in specific ministerial skills such as evangelism, stewardship, conflict resolution, and ministry in daily life. Theological reflection on these skills and on modes of leadership in the pastoral office.
	Bliese/Kleingartner	Th 2:30-5:30	Spring
MS PL441 Critical Issues in Hispanic Ministry	Diverse Catholic Hispanic communities in the U.S., impact of the pluralistic U.S. on Hispanics, socioeconomic issues, popular religion, the appeal of evangelical and Pentecostal religious groups, and second- and third-generation Hispanic Catholics.
	Folliard	W 8:25-11:15	Spring
MS WO333x Inculturation, Evangelization, and Hispanic Popular Religiosity	(For course description see World Mission Studies.)
	Mendez	W 8:25-11:15	Spring
MTS M-380 Urban Ministry Survival Skills	Course will explore the many skills needed by an urban pastor: in areas of self-care, grant writing, overseeing physical plant maintenance, making community assessments, moderating meetings, managing finances. Some site visits.
	Wendorf	T 6-8:50 p.m.	Spring
MTS M-451H Seminario de ministerios hispanos	El curso integra la teoría y práctica del ministerio en el contexto hispano utilizando tres elementos: el entendimiento presente por los participantes de la tarea, recursos disponibles, y la formulación personal del ministerio.
	Cassesi	M 1-3:50	Spring
MTS M-466K Issues in Ministry for Korean American Churches (Taught in Korean)	This course is offered for those who want to learn how to organize and manage a Korean American church and to develop leadership and spirituality in cross-cultural society in the United States.
	Lee	M 1-3:50	Spring
NBTS MN 330 Pastoral Leadership	This course explores the variety of leadership styles operative within the local church. Special attention is given to the discernment of personality preferences in relation to particular contexts of ministry.
	Nelson	T 2:30-5:10	Spring
NBTS MN 419 The Basics of Church Renewal	An examination of the issues affecting churches today and proposals for transforming churches into effective communities of faith for the 21st century.
	Clemmons	TBA	Spring
NBTS MN 540 Senior Seminar on Pastoral Ministry	Will aid students in working with pastoral search committees to secure a position and also in conducting such ministry tasks as weddings, funerals, baptisms, the Lord's Supper, budgeting, evangelism, conflict management, and building the church program.
	Chapman	W 2:30-5:10	Spring

II. Spirituality and Spiritual Direction

CTS CM 415b Prayer as the Heart of Religious Leadership: Opening the Heart through Centering Prayer	This course focuses on the practical dimensions of prayer and religious leadership using sources within the Christian tradition and contemporary psychology. Thomas Keating's work is used as a model. (Nondivisible 2-quarter course.) L
	Cairns	W 9-12	Spring
CTU CS 418x Native American Spirituality	(For course description see World Mission Studies.)
	Barbour	M 7-9:45 p.m.	Spring
CTU S 417 Theology of Religious Life	This course will examine Christian vocations in their specific relationship to the church and the world, the charisms proper to religious life, celibacy, solitude-community, and the history and meaning of commitments.
	Fabiosa	TTh 8:30-9:45	Spring
CTU S 515 Mendicant Spirituality	Surveys rise of the mendicant orders in light of the movements of poverty and orientation toward apostolate. Considers new image of the church the orders propose; tensions and stabilization in conventual life; orders' influence on Christian spirituality.
	LaChance	Th 1-3:45	Spring
CTU S 529s History of Spirituality: Trent to Vatican II	(For course description see Winter.)
	Lescher	TBA	Spring
CTU SB 480x Biblical Foundations of Spirituality	(For course description see Biblical Studies.)
	Bowe	MW 11:30-12:45	Spring
CTU SB 629 Jewish Mysticism, Messianism, and Spirituality	A study of the development of the mystical substratum of Jewish experience from the third pre-Christian century to the modern era, including Qumran, Messianic movements, and Hasidism. The landmark work of Gershom Scholem is carefully examined. L
	Perelmuter	W 8:30-11:15	Spring
CTU WS 630x Liturgical Foundations of Spirituality	(For course description see Ministry Studies IV.)
	Ostdiek	Th 8:30-11:15	Spring
M/L I300s Spiritual Journey Workshop	(For course description see Winter.)
	Gerdes	T 4-5:30	Spring
MTS M-370 Introduction to Christian Spiritual Formation	Participants will have opportunities to practice various disciplines to foster their personal spiritual formation. Emphasis on connection between faith and social justice. Myers-Briggs Temperament Inventory will be a tool in determining prayer styles.
	Smith	F 8-10:50	Spring
NCTI Seminar II (= G-ETS 40-CTI, MS HI454 and CL454, NPTS MNST 6206, S-WTS CTI-98, TEDS PT 675) Prayer and Life in the Spirit	Designed to provide an opportunity to explore, through study and applied experience, the roots and the historical development of theological presuppositions underlying spiritual traditions in Christianity. Meets at various locations. L
	Weborg et al.	3 Wednesdays 7-10 p.m. + 2 weekends (April 17-18, 24-25)	Spring
NPTS SPFM 5104 Spiritual Formation: Conflict	This course will address the dimensions of intrapersonal and interpersonal spiritual conflict and human conflicts with God. Topics included: anger, confession, forgiveness, healing, judgment, spiritual warfare, and spiritual peace-making. One-half hour.
	TBA	Mar. 16-April 30 T 1-3:05	Spring Semester, Quad B

III. Pastoral Care

CTS CM 331 Introduction to Pastoral Care	Course seeks to facilitate pastoral formation and introduce ministries of pastoral care. Emphasis placed upon the minister's healing role with people in crisis and the biblical and theological foundations of pastoral care.
	Butler	T 2-5	Spring
CTS CM 537 Seminar: Jungian Analysis	An examination of current Jungian psychoanalytic theory and practice. L
	Moore/Shanahan	M 9-12	Spring
CTU CMP 425x Empathy in a Cross-Cultural Context	(For course description see World Mission Studies.)
	Anderson	T 1-3:45	Spring
CTU MP 408 Ministry with the Dying and Grieving	An examination of (1) finitude as a human problem, (2) attachment as a human necessity, and (3) grief as the inevitable response to a variety of loss experiences throughout life, in order to enhance our ministering with the dying and the grieving.
	Anderson	W 7-9:45 p.m.	Spring
G-ETS 32-501s Introduction to Pastoral Care	(For course description see Fall.)
	Hogue	TTh 9-10:50	Spring
G-ETS 32-612 Cultural Dynamics and Pastoral Ministry	Significance and impact of cultural dynamics of persons, groups, and societies in relation to requirements for effective change. Review of student's cultural assumptions, worldview, and value system in light of requirements for effective ministry. L
	Hinkle	Th 6-9 p.m.	Spring
G-ETS 32-614 Introduction to the Psychology of Religion	Exposes students to quasi-scientific study of religious experience and behavior from psychological and normative perspectives (biblical and theological). Enables students to analyze religious experience and behavioral data from various perspectives.
	Rector	T 6-9 p.m.	Spring
G-ETS 32-633 Pastoral Therapy with Groups	Application of principles of group therapy to practice of ministry in monocultural and multicultural contexts.
	Hinkle	F 9-12	Spring
LSTC M-320 Pastoral Care	Offers opportunities to reflect theologically, culturally, and psychologically about pastoral care situations; to practice pastoral care skills; and to explore pastoral identity. Participants must be able to make pastoral visits.
	Billman	MW 8:30-9:45	Spring
	Billman	M 6-9 p.m. meets at ELCA, 8765 W. Higgins Rd.	Spring
M/L M330 Introduction to Pastoral Care	A theoretical and practical introduction to pastoral care. Development of basic skills will be combined with critical perspectives on the relationship of pastoral care to spirituality, models of leadership, and mental health.
	Evison	TBA	Spring
MTS M-454 Pastoral Care: Enabling Partner and Couple Communication	Course designed to assist partners in their communication with each other. Especially helpful for those who live and work closely together. Course material is the structured program by Couples Communication; $35 fee for materials. One-half unit.
	Ashby	TBA	Spring
NBTS CTPC 402 Pastoral Care and Aging	A study of the experience and dynamics of aging throughout the life cycle. Emphasis is on the development of skills in the pastoral care of aging persons. Cross-cultural issues are considered.
	Justes	T 1:30-4:10	Spring
NBTS CTPC 405 Human Sexuality in the Context of Pastoral Care	An examination of the place of human sexuality in self-fulfillment and self-understanding, especially as it relates to the pastoral care ministry of the church. L P
	Justes	W 9:30-12:10	Spring
NPTS MNST 6123 Pastoral Counseling	A comparative analysis of various approaches to pastoral counseling and methods of making effective referrals. 1 hour.
	TBA	Mar. 16-April 30 M 8-9:50	Spring Semester, Quad B

IV. Liturgy and Worship

CTS CM 308 Baptism and Eucharist	An examination of the theology of the sacraments, particularly as they embody the individual and communal shape of Christian life.
	Edgerton	T 9-12	Spring
CTU BW 466x Liturgy of the Synagogue II	(For course description see New Testament III.)
	Perelmuter	MW 1-2:15	Spring
CTU BW 574x Feminist Hermeneutics and Worship	(For course description see Biblical Studies.)
	Hughes/Osiek	Apr. 3-4, 24-25, May 15-16 F 7-9:45 p.m.; Sa 9-4:30	Spring
CTU CW 511x Religious Experience of Initiation	(For course description see World Mission Studies.)
	Schroeder	T 8:30-11:15	Spring
CTU MW 474 Lay Leadership of Prayer	A practicum in the leadership of the community's prayer, including Hours, catechumenate rites, wake and graveside services, penance services, services of Word and Communion, and ministry to the sick.
	Hughes	W 7-9:45 p.m.	Spring
CTU W 455s Becoming a Catholic Christian: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults	(For course description see Fall.)
	Fragomeni	MW 8:30-9:45	Spring
CTU W 564 Seminar in Liturgical History	This seminar traces the history of the liturgy through major watershed events and key persons and movements. Students will be expected to participate actively in research and presentations throughout the quarter.
	Francis	W 1-3:45	Spring
CTU WS 630 Liturgical Foundations of Spirituality	Readings and seminar presentations on structures, prayer forms, rhythms, and theology of liturgy, to uncover liturgical foundations and dimensions of Christian spirituality. Open to M.A. and advanced M.Div. students with instructor's permission.
	Ostdiek	Th 8:30-11:15	Spring
LSTC M-483 Alternative Liturgy	A review of the liturgical materials in the Lutheran Book of Worship and With One Voice. Alternatives are explored: options suggested by the liturgies, substitutions in the spirit of the liturgies, and development of other forms and texts.
	Bangert	MW 1-2:15	Spring
M/L M367 Introduction to Arts of Ministry: Rhetoric and Ritual	The nature and function of homiletics, rites, and liturgies in the liberal church and in the larger community. Effective modes of religious address and worship leadership for liberal ministry. Maximizing individual gifts in these offices. Practicum.
	TBA	T 1:30-4	Spring
MTS M-314 Understanding the Dynamics of Corporate Worship	Study of the nature of corporate Christian worship from historical, theological, and pastoral perspectives. Exploration of what gives integrity to components of worship, various services, observance of Christian year.
	TBA	TTh 10-11:50	Spring
S-WTS 09-608S The Liturgical Year	Exploration of the origins and development of Christian feasts and the liturgical calendar and of their meaning and practice in the church today.
	Meyers	WF 9-10:50	Spring

V. Preaching and Communication

CTS CM 302 Preaching	The theology and practice of the preaching ministry. The approach will emphasize both the art of sermon preparation and the place of preaching in pastoral ministry. Limited to second- and third-year students. L
	(A) Edgerton	W 9-12	Spring
	(B) Edgerton	Th 9-12	Spring
CTU MW 452 Preaching Retreats and Parish Missions/Renewals	Pastoral and theological skills for leaders of retreats and parish missions/renewals. Designing and programming such gatherings, as well as writing and preaching retreat and renewal conferences. Prereq: MW 450 or equiv.
	Cornwell	Sa 9-4	Spring
G-ETS 31-501s Developing and Preaching the Sermon	(For course description see Fall.)
	(A) Chatfield	TTh 1:30-3:20	Spring
	(B) Duck	WF 9-10:50	Spring
G-ETS 31-605 The Uses of Story in Preaching	Exploration through reading, experimentation, and practice preaching of some ways story has been and can be used to enhance preaching, such as plotted structure, participatory preparation, imaged argument, and eventful language. Prereq: 31-501 or equiv. L
	Chatfield	TTh 3:30-5	Spring
LSTC M-456 Preaching Matthew's Gospel	Course begins with study of Matthew's Gospel. Emphasis is on the story line. Some of sermons to be preached in class will consist of telling two to four stories from Matthew as a way of hearing texts in biblical context.
	Jensen	Th 6-9 p.m.	Spring
M/L I325 Communication Arts	Rhetoric and the use of the voice in public speaking. A half-credit course taught by the artistic director of the Court Theatre.
	Rudall	TBA	Spring
MTS M-447 Preaching as Celebration II	Course is a culturally sensitive treatment of the homiletic genius of the black preaching tradition. In preaching, practicum students will explore how celebration enhances sermonic design and delivery. Prereq: introductory level preaching course. L
	Thomas	Th 5-7:50 p.m.	Spring
NBTS ME 302 Issues in Cross-Cultural Evangelism	This course focuses on postmodern culture as the context for evangelism among Generation X of various ethnic groups. Students will be equipped to use John's Gospel for friendship evangelism.
	Price	M 2:30-5:10	Spring
NPTS MNST 5210 Homiletics	The student will learn the fundamentals of a theology of preaching and how to move from text to sermon, how to construct a sermon, and how to practice these skills in a laboratory setting. 2 hours. L
	Norén	Mar. 16-April 30 TTh 8-9:20	Spring Semester, Quad B

VI. Educational Ministry of the Church

CTS CM 426 Contemporary Approaches to Religious Education	How do you approach Christian education? Should parish educators transmit facts, build a faith community, journey developmentally, liberate the oppressed, or transform persons within a culture? Discussion of 6 texts, including Westerhoff, Freire, Harris.
	Myers	M 2-5	Spring
G-ETS 33-610 Children and Christian Faith	How children develop physically, mentally, emotionally, morally, and in faith, becoming meaningful members of the faith community. Child advocacy issues in light of society's attitudes and policies toward children. Issues, resources, and methods.
	Olson	T 6-9 p.m.	Spring
G-ETS 33-615 Adults and Christian Faith	Ways adults learn; faith issues, lifestyles, and resources, and their implications for educational approaches of the church to young, middle, and older adults. L
	L. Vogel	TTh 1:30-3:20	Spring
LSTC M-464 Children's Literature, Short Stories, the Movies, and the Bible	Course will use children's literature, adult short stories, and movies in order to raise life issues to which the gospel speaks. Students will search for a variety of stories that raise such issues for use in the church's teaching and preaching ministry.
	Conrad	T 2:30-5:30	Spring
	Conrad	Th 7-9:50 p.m. meets at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St. Charles	Spring
M/L M300 Introduction to Religious Education	Introduction to the field of religious education. Explores the sociocultural context, historical patterns, curricular resources, models of teaching, and role of leadership in facilitating and administering a program of life-span religious education.
	Harlow	M 2-4:30	Spring
M/L M306 Religious Education and the Changing Family	Focuses on changes in North American family and implications for religious education. Issues examined: needs of nontraditional families, elder households, families with small children; adolescent sexuality; domestic violence; and congregational support.
	Harlow	TBA	Spring
MTS M-443 Issues of Human Development in the Church	Examines current literature in the theory of adult development with focus on differences in the development journeys of females and males. Connections will be made between theory and implications for religious education and pastoral care with adults.
	Ashby/Caldwell	W 6-8:50 p.m.	Spring
MTS M-503 Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Religious Education	Seminar is designed as a reading course for discussion of current texts in religious education theory and practice. Nondivisible two-quarter course. Prereq: one or two courses in religious education. P
	Caldwell	W 9-11:50	Spring
NPTS CEDF 5103 Psychology of Learning	Factors related to learning as highlighted in both psychology and the Bible will be outlined and developed. Major learning theories, learning styles, and application of research findings to Christian education and formation will be included. 1 hour.
	TBA	Mar. 16-April 30 T 3:15-5:05	Spring Semester, Quad B
NPTS CEDF 6214 Ministry with Parents of Children	Focus on competencies needed to help parents understand aspects of a healthy family, parenting styles, children's behavioral styles, intervention techniques, faith development, special situations (immigrant, ministry, and blended families).
	TBA	2 Saturdays: April 4, 18 TBA	Spring Semester, Quad B
NPTS CEDF 6219 Youth Issues and Problems	The culture and challenges of today's adolescents and specific problems encountered by many (such as body image, eating disorders, depression, drugs and alcohol) will form the subject matter of this seminar. 1 hour.
	TBA	Mar. 16-April 30 T 6:20-8:10 p.m.	Spring Semester, Quad B

VII. Polity and Canon Law

CTS CH 367x History and Polity of the United Church of Christ	(For course description see Historical Studies II.)
	Bueschel	Th 6:30-9:30 p.m.	Spring
CTU MW 421s Church and Structure	(For course description see Fall.)
	TBA	MW 1-2:15	Spring
G-ETS 40-674 United Methodist Studies: Wesley/19th Century	The foundational contribution of John Wesley to the history, doctrine, and polity of emerging Methodism. The United Methodist tradition in the U.S. through the 19th century with attention to roles of women, blacks, Asians, and Native Americans. 5 hours.
	TBA	TTh 9-10:50	Spring