• 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

LSTC B-455 Preparing Your First Sermons	Biblical exegesis and practical preaching helps for Pentecost "B" lectionary texts, designed for seniors and others preparing for their first months in a parish. Student sermons will focus on texts from Mark, Ephesians, Hebrews, and the Old Testament.
	Krentz	TTh 10:45-12	Winter
LSTC M-429x The Bible and Pastoral Care	(For course description see Ministry Studies III.)
	Billman/Rossing	W 2:30-5:30	Winter
MTS B/M-426 Teaching the Bible	(For course description see MTS M/B-426 in Ministry Studies VI.)
	Caldwell/Tanzer	MW 2-3:50	Winter

Old Testament

I. Introductory

CTS CH 302 People and Faith of Israel II	An introduction to the historical, literary, and theological interpretation of the prophetic, poetic, and wisdom texts of the Hebrew Scriptures.
	Stone	T 9-12	Winter
CTU B 300w Introduction to the Old Testament	(For course description see Fall.)
	Okoye	T 7-9:45 p.m.	Winter
G-ETS 11-511w Old Testament Interpretation	(For course description see Fall.)
	Duncan	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 MW 5:30-7:30 p.m.	Winter
LSTC B-331f Jesus and the Gospels	A study of the four Gospels and the way each author structured and edited the tradition to respond to the specific needs of the church. Introduction to current reconstructions of the life of Jesus. (Fall/Winter session is a distance learning course.)
	Rossing	F 6-9 p.m. + S 9-12 Feb. 13-14, Mar. 13-14, April 17-18, May 8-9, June 12-13 (Chicago-Appleton)	Winter-Spring
LSTC B-311 Old Testament Methods of Study	Introduces students to the methods of interpreting Old Testament texts, using the Hebrew language. Special attention will be given to the Psalms and wisdom literature.
	Fuerst	MTh 10:45-12	Winter
	Michel	W 6-9 p.m	Winter
NPTS BIBL 5149 Old Testament Faith: Writings	A survey of the literature and message of the third section of the Hebrew canon, the Writings. The course places special emphasis on Israel's traditions of worship and wisdom and their implications for contemporary church life. 2 hours.
	Koptak	Jan. 12-April 30 M 6:15-8:15 p.m.	Spring Semester
NPTS BIBL 6121 Old Testament Faith II	An introduction to the Hebrew Prophets with particular attention to their rhetorical forms and main themes. The course incorporates an introduction to Hebrew poetry and the principles for properly interpreting it.
	Hubbard	Jan. 12-April 30 TTh 10:30-11:25	Spring Semester
TEDS OT 769 Syriac	Introduction to Syriac grammar with limited reading of the Peshitta text of the New Testament.
	Magary	Jan. 12-May 8 TBA	Spring Semester

II. Canonical Corpus

CTU B 410 Early Prophecy	A study of eighth-century prophecy in Israel, particularly Amos and Hosea. A transcultural approach will give attention to form and content as well as to the transfer of meaning to today's context.
	Okoye	MW 1-2:15	Winter
CTU B 425 Wisdom Literature	A study of the wisdom theology with its emphasis on human behavior. Primary focus will be on the themes of creation, suffering, birth and death, retribution, and immortality as found within the wisdom literature. Prereq: B 300 or equiv.
	Bergant	MW 8:30-9:45	Winter
G-ETS 11-601B Pentateuch: Joseph	Advanced study of literary units and theological themes. Emphasis on analytical and synthetic interpretive skills. Prereq: 11-511. L
	Roth	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 MW 5:30-7:30 p.m.	Winter
MTS B-405 Yahwist Revolution	A study of Israel's antecedents, birth as a people, early life as a nation, focusing on Genesis-1 Samuel. Attention to appropriate critical methods for content and theology of Israel's epic tradition, law, and oldest poetry.
	Hiebert	MW 10-11:50	Winter
NBTS OT 302 The Former Prophets	An introduction to the critical, historical, and theological study of the books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings. Special attention will be given to the historical, political, religious, and social events that shaped Israelite society. L
	Mariottini	T 6:30-10 p.m.	Winter
NBTS OT 305H Los profetas menores	Esta clase es una introducción a los doce profetas menores. La clase dara atención especial a la situación histórica, social, política, y religiosa del ministerio de los doce profetas menores.
	Mariottini	Th 6:30-10 p.m.	Winter
S-WTS 01-606S Studies in Israelite Wisdom and Hymnody: The Psalms of Israel	An examination of the Psalm categories, of their possible settings and uses, and of the Old Testament traditions seen in the Psalms; consideration of the use of the Psalms in public worship and private devotions.
	Deeley	TTh 9-10:50	Winter

III. Topics in Old Testament

CTS CH 413 Sex, Gender, and Kinship in the Hebrew Bible	An interdisciplinary study of the relations among sex, gender, and kinship in the Hebrew Bible. Attention to the sociohistorical matrix of the texts and to contemporary hermeneutical issues.
	Stone	W 9-12	Winter
CTU B 506 Messianic Expectations	A seminar on messianism as it developed in ancient Israel and early Judaism in light of the Christian confession of Jesus as the Messiah. L
	Hoppe	Th 10-12:45	Winter
G-ETS 11/12-630 The Old Testament and the Gospels	Exploration of NT as "haggadic" recreations of narrative patterns and sections of Hebrew Scriptures. Introduction to Jewish ways of preserving Holy Writ in ethics and theology; study of one Gospel. Prereq: foundational course in OT or NT. One-half unit.
	Roth	Jan. 5-16 MF 8-12 + TWTh 8-11	Winter
LSTC B-502 New Looks at Biblical Exegesis	The course will feature extensive engagement with problems of Old Testament theology and their connection with theological issues today.
	CANCELLED
LSTC B-620 Graduate Biblical Seminar I: The Pentateuch	An ongoing seminar on the Pentateuch materials. Theme for 1998: the Priestly document in the Pentateuch. (For post-M.Div. students. Admission of others by consent of instructor.)
	Klein	M 12:30-3:45	Winter
TEDS OT 845A-94 Synoptic Passages in Old Testament Theology	This course seeks to translate many of the synoptic parallels from the Old Testament as a means of attempting to isolate and identify textual and syntactic clues that signify and convey theological intentionality on the part of the biblical writers.
	Beitzel/Magary	Jan. 12-May 8 TBA	Spring Semester

IV. Hebrew Language

CTU B 325 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew I	This is the first 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.
	Hoppe	MTWTh 3:45-4:45	Winter
G-ETS 11-641 Elementary Hebrew I	Introduction to the elements of biblical Hebrew (grammar and syntax) and translation of selected prose texts in the Hebrew Bible. Two-unit course; credit for 11-641 upon satisfactory completion of 11-642.
	Bird	Jan. 5-23 TWThF 8:30-10:30 + TWTh 2-4:30	Winter
G-ETS 11-642 Elementary Hebrew II	Introduction to the elements of biblical Hebrew (grammar and syntax) and translation of selected prose texts in the Hebrew Bible. Course continues and completes sequence begun in 11-641.
	Bird	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 MTTh 3:30-5:10	Winter
LSTC B-301 Biblical Hebrew II	A continuation of Biblical Hebrew I taught in Fall.
	Michel	MW 1-2:15	Winter
MTS B-430 Hebrew III: The Book of Genesis	A reading of selected sections of book of Genesis with attention to the grammar, syntax, and style of Pentateuchal narrative. Literary, historical, and theological aspects of the exegesis of Genesis will be examined. Prereq: B-321/322 and B-300 or equiv.
	Hiebert	MW 2-3:50	Winter
NPTS BIBL 6101 Beginning Hebrew II	Follow-up study of the Hebrew verbal system with special emphasis on the significance of grammar for interpretation. The course incorporates a preliminary introduction to Hebrew syntax through study of biblical texts. Prereq: BIBL 6100.
	Bruckner	Jan. 12-April 30 TTh 8-9:20	Spring Semester
NPTS BIBL 6103 Intermediate Hebrew	(For course description see Fall NPTS BIBL 6102.)
	Koptak	Jan. 12-April 30 TBA	Spring Semester
S-WTS 01-521GS Elementary Biblical Hebrew I	Will enable students to approach the Hebrew Bible in its own language with some basic confidence and competence. Includes an introduction to the elements of grammar and syntax. Prereq: Introduction to Biblical Languages and Exegesis.
	TBA	MTWTh 4-4:50	Winter

New Testament

I. Introductory

CTS CH 321 Synoptic Gospels	A study of the origin, interrelationship, and intent of the three synoptic Gospels. Special attention is given to the form and function of a gospel.
	TBA	TBA	Winter
CTU B 305w New Testament Introduction	The New Testament writings in their historical, cultural, religous, and social context. Introduction to methodological tools employed in New Testament research and to the diverse theologies that comprise the New Testament witness to Jesus of Nazareth.
	Osiek	MW 11:30-12:45	Winter
	Reid	T 7-9:45 p.m.	Spring
G-ETS 12-501w New Testament Interpretation: Matthew-Acts	(For course description see Fall.)
	Vena	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 W 9-10:50 + F 9-11:50	Winter
G-ETS 12-502w New Testament Interpretation: Romans-Revelation	Theory and practice of exegesis of selected epistolary texts, with attention to the history of early Christianity. Exploration of the theology of Paul, Acts, and late New Testament writings. Lectures and exegetical section meetings. L
	Yeo	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 TTh 8:30-10:50	Winter
	Yeo	T 6-9 p.m.	Spring
LSTC B-335 New Testament Methods of Study	Introduction to the tools and methods for interpreting the New Testament with practice in social analysis, historical investigation, word studies, literary criticism, and liberation exegesis. Greek prerequisite for LSTC M.Div. students.
	Krentz	TTh 2:30-4:30	Winter
	Holloway	MTh 1-3	Winter
NPTS BIBL 5151s Interpreting the New Testament II	(For course description see Fall.)
	Belleville	Jan. 12-April 30 M 1:50-4:45	Spring Semester

II. Books of the New Testament

CTU B 432 The Gospel According to Mark	A study of the Gospel of Mark with attention to its structure, major themes, and key theological motifs, especially the link between the Passion of Jesus and Christian discipleship. Prereq: B 305 or equiv.
	Osiek	W 7-9:45 p.m.	Winter
G-ETS 12-610 The Revelation to John	Analysis of form, content, and function, in light of the genre of the book. Exploration of meaning on the basis of interaction of text with historical setting and guidance in differentiating appropriate from inappropriate use. Prereq: 12-502 or equiv. L
	Hansen	TTh 8:30-10:50	Winter
LSTC B-650 Graduate Biblical Seminar IV: The Gospel of John	An exegetical course focusing on the theology, stylistic features, and rhetoric of John's narrative. M.Div. students with Greek are encouraged to register. (For post-M.Div. students; admission of others by consent of instructor.)
	Rhoads	T 1-4:30	Winter
MTS B-402 The Gospel According to Matthew	A study of the Gospel in its sociohistorical and literary contexts. Emphasis on ways Matthew deals with Hebrew Scripture and earlier Christian traditions in the literary composition of the Gospel and its theological and hermeneutical implications.
	Cortés-Fuentes	TTh 10-11:50	Winter
MTS B-403 Epistles of Paul	Introduction to the seven Pauline letters most scholars agree are authentic to Paul, and to problems, methods, resources of understanding Paul, his letters, and his theology. Prereq: B-300.
	Mitchell	MW 8-9:50	Winter
NBTS NT 308H Lectura crítica de Colosenses y Efesios	Reconstrucción de los distintos contextos históricos y teológicos de cada carta, decisivos para entender el cristianismo neotestamentario, para generar así una predicación y labor pastoral bien informadas y pertinentes al contexto hispano contemporáneo.
	Weiss	Jan 5-9 M-F 9-4:30	Winter
NPTS BIBL 6254 The Parables of Jesus	An analysis of the individual parables of Jesus will draw on both ancient and modern literary discussions in order to understand his teaching. Explicit attention will be given to preaching from the parables. 2 hours.
	Snodgrass	Jan. 12-Mar. 9 TTh 3:15-5:05	Spring Semester, Quad A
S-WTS 02-603S The Fourth Gospel	The study of the Gospel of John in the context of its historical environment.
	Pervo	TTh 3-4:50	Winter
TEDS NT 706 Romans	Stress on theology of Paul, with consideration of distinctive emphases of the epistle: Paul's teaching on Judaism, salvation history, the power of sin, righteousness, the Holy Spirit, and the future of Israel. Prereq: reading knowledge of Greek.
	Moo	Jan. 12-May 8 TBA	Spring Semester

III. Topics in New Testament

CTU B 532 Seminar: The Passion Narratives	A comparative study of the Passion narratives of the four Gospels, demonstrating various approaches to biblical interpretation.
	Senior	W 10-12:45	Winter
G-ETS 12-606 The Parables of Jesus	Contemporary parable research as a way of discovering the meaning of the parables in the message of the early church and in the teaching of Jesus. Attention to form and Jewish background of the parables. Prereq: 12-501.
	Stegner	Jan. 5-18 MF 8-12 + TWTh 8-11	Winter
MS BI358 New Testament Miracles (G) (SG)	The course examines the questions that modern culture has about the phenomena of miracles and then focuses on the form, function, and place of the stories of the Gospel narratives. L
	Lodge	MTh 2:40-4	Winter
NBTS BL 471H Exégesis biblica: Hebreos	Estudio de Hebreos dando atención especial a los métodos, las herramientas, y los recursos exégeticos. Se pondrá atención al contexto histórico, literario y social. Además habrá enfoque sobre el mensaje y su pertinencia en la iglesia actual.
	Horning	Th 2:30-5:10	Winter
NPTS BIBL 6225 Apocalyptic Literature	Old Testament, early Jewish, and New Testament apocalyptic eschatology is studied in this seminar with the life of the church and contemporary interpretations of prophecy always in view. 2 hours.
	Phelan	Jan. 12-Mar. 9 M 6-10 p.m.	Spring Semester, Quad A
TEDS NT 761 History of New Testament Interpretation	Survey of history of criticism of New Testament from late 18th century to present. Particular emphasis placed on development of critical methodologies, relationships between critical approaches and worldview, and evangelical responses to key movements.
	Yarbrough	Jan. 12-May 8 TBA	Spring Semester

IV. New Testament Greek

CTU B 321 Biblical Greek II	A continuation of B 320, introduction to the grammar and vocabulary of the Greek New Testament. Students will begin to read portions of the New Testament text in Greek with introductory attention to exegesis.
	Osiek	MTWTh 8:30-9:30	Winter
G-ETS 12-642 Elementary Greek II	Essential forms and principles of New Testament Greek. Course completes sequence begun in 12-641.
	Stegner	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 MTTh 3:30-5:10	Winter
LSTC B-308 Biblical Greek II	A continuation of Biblical Greek I. Completion of Greek grammar. Extensive reading in New Testament texts.
	Holloway	MTh 10:45-12	Winter
LSTC B-309w Greek Readings: The Lectionary Lessons	(For course description see Fall.)
	Choi	M 12-12:50	Winter
MTS B-324 Introduction to Greek Exegesis I	The first part of a nondivisible two-quarter sequence. An introduction to the principles of Greek grammar and vocabulary and to exegetical resources for studying the New Testament in its original language. Credit only upon completion of B-325.
	Tanzer	MTh 10-11:50	Winter
	TBA	TF 10-11:50	Winter
NBTS BL 351L New Testament Greek II	This course, together with BL 350L, New Testament Greek I, is a basic introduction to the grammar and vocabulary of the Greek New Testament. Skills for translation are developed. Taught bilingually.
	Horning	TTh 1-2:20	Winter
NPTS BIBL 5110 Beginning New Testament Greek II	Follow-up study of the rudiments of biblical Greek. The focus continues to be on basic grammar, vocabulary, and the development of reading skills.
	Katter	Jan. 12-April 30 MWF 1-2:15	Spring Semester
NPTS BIBL 5113 New Testament Greek Readings	(For course description see Fall NPTS BIBL 5112.)
	Belleville	Jan. 12-April 30 TBA	Spring Semester
S-WTS 02-521GS Elementary Greek	An introduction to the grammar, vocabulary, and translation of the Greek language as it is employed in the New Testament and early Christian texts. Prereq: Introduction to Biblical Languages and Exegesis.
	TBA	MTWTh 4-4:50	Winter

Historical Studies

I. Introductory

CTS CH 345 History of Christian Thought II	From the Reformation through the 20th century. A survey of significant theological movements, with attention to their social context. (This course may be elected independently of History of Christian Thought I.)
	TBA	TBA	Winter
CTU H 300 History of Early Christianity	The Christian movement to Chalcedon. Christian self-identification vis-à-vis the non-Christian world, developing institutional church structures and practice, and theological and doctrinal developments.
	Madigan	TTh 10-11:15	Winter
G-ETS 13-501w History of Christianity I	(For course description see Fall.)
	TBA	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 TTh 8:30-10:50	Winter
G-ETS 13-502w History of Christianity II	Major issues, ideas, events, and persons in the history of the church from the 11th century through the 17th century; emphasis on late medieval Christianity and origins of Protestantism. L
	Stein	Jan. 5-16 MF 8-12 + TWTh 8-11	Winter
	TBA	Th 6-9 p.m.	Spring
LSTC H-330 Reformation and Modern Church History	An introduction to Reformation and modern church history outside America, designed to show in broad perspective the movements which have shaped world Christianity in our time. Lectures and discussion of selected source readings.
	Jürisson	MW 8:30-9:45	Winter
	Killinger	T 6-9 p.m. meets at ELCA, 8765 W. Higgins Rd.	Winter
MTS H-418 The Church of Antiquity	Study of emergence of Christian church in its first millennium with primary emphasis on period before Gregory I. Close attention to development of major dogmatic decisions of the Christian community within social and institutional structures of this era.
	CANCELLED
NBTS CH 302 Reformation and Modern Christianity	An examination of the major issues and developments in Christian life and thought from the 16th century to the present.
	Weber	T 2:30-5:10	Winter

II. History of Particular Traditions

CTU CD 465x Toward a Hispanic Theology of Church	(For course description see World Mission Studies.)
	Riebe-Estrella	M 7-9:45 p.m.	Winter
CTU CH 424 Sub-Saharan African History	A study will be made of Roman Catholic Church "implantation" and African socioreligious response contributing to the formation of Christian identity in sub-Saharan Africa, from 1860 to the present.
	Perry	TTh 1-2:15	Winter
CTU DC 576w Black Theology in Dialogue	(For course description see Fall.)
	Phelps	T 7-9:45 p.m.	Winter
CTU H 401 Patristics	A study of the theological perspectives of major writers of the early church. Prereq: H 300, H 302, or CH 325 or equiv.
	Madigan	MW 11:30-12:45	Winter
CTU HD 517 Structures of Reform: Gregory VII, Lateran, Trent, and Vatican II	Attempt to discern paradigms for ecclesial reform in 16th- and 17th-century Roman Catholic theological movements and schools of spirituality to show how these structures of reform illuminate contemporary issues in Roman Catholicism.
	Linnan	M 1-3:45	Winter
G-ETS 13-674 History of the Evangelical Movement	Course examines multiple streams of Christian tradition that constitute what historians have deemed Protestant Evangelicalism and focuses especially on the impact the evangelical tradition has on the church and public life in the U.S. today.
	B. Smith	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 F 8:30-12	Winter
MTS H-422 Reformation in Spanish-Speaking Lands	Survey of Spanish Reformation thought. Attention to Juan de Valdes, Francisco de Enzinas, Juan Perez Pineda, Casiodoro de Reina, and Cipriano de Valera.
	Rodríguez-Díaz	T 9-11:50	Winter
NPTS HIST 7300 History and Theology of the Covenant Church	Study of the evangelical and pietistic tradition within which the Evangelical Covenant Church stands. Attention to Reformation and to historic and theological development of Pietism in Sweden and North America in 19th and 20th centuries.
	Anderson	Jan. 12-April 30 M 1:50-4:45	Spring Semester

III. History-Individuals

G-ETS 13-608 Theology of Martin Luther	Introduction to Luther's life and theological contribution through study of his sermons, treatises, and letters. Prereq: 13-501, 502, 503, or equiv. L
	Stein	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 W 9-10:50 + F 9-11:50	Winter
MTS H-401 Seminar on the Theology of John Calvin	Study of development of Calvin's thought in various editions of the Institutes. A look at his associations with other reformers to discern contours of his theology and aspects of continuity/differences between him and later forms of Calvinism.
	Sawyer	M 1-3:50	Winter

IV. American Church History

LSTC H-350B American Lutheran Church History	A course focusing on Lutheranism in the United States and especially on the problem of unity and polarization among the various Lutheran traditions. The historical development is viewed against the broad background of Christianity in America.
	Jürisson	T 2:30-5:30	Winter
MS HI398 Chicago Catholicism	A study of the Chicago Catholic Church leaders, parishes, and institutions, as well as the people from many different nations who have contributed to its rich diversity.
	Sorvillo	TBA	Winter

V. Topics in Church History

LSTC H-460 A History of the Relationships between Art and Religion	An overview of the history of religious expression in visual art, discussing a wide range of religious beliefs but focusing on Christianity (early church to present). Discussion of the effect historical models have on worship space and practice.
	Caemmerer	Feb. 16-Mar. 12 MTTh 7-9:50 p.m.	Winter
S-WTS 03-504S The Modern Church (1648-)	A survey of the life and thought of Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox churches from the 17th century on, with special attention to the missionary and ecumenical movements and to the new context of a pluralistic society.
	Harrold	WF 9-10:50	Winter

Theological Studies

I. Introductory and Foundational

CTS CH 345x History of Christian Thought II	(For course description see Historical Studies I.)
	TBA	TBA	Winter
G-ETS 21-501w Systematic Theology I	(For course description see Fall.)
	Will	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 T 6-9:30 p.m.	Winter
G-ETS 21-502w Systematic Theology II	Christian understanding of Jesus the Christ, salvation, the Holy Spirit, church, ministry, and sacraments. Prereq: 21-501 or equiv.
	Young	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 MW 5:30-7:30 p.m.	Winter
	Will	TTh 3:30-5:20	Spring
LSTC T-312 Christian Theology II	For description of the Christian Theology sequence see LSTC T-311, Christian Theology I (Fall). The second course in the sequence deals with the human condition (including sin and evil) and the person and work of Christ.
	Hefner	Th 6-9:30 p.m.	Winter
	Westhelle	MW 8:30-9:45	Winter
MTS I-478 Seminar on Research Methods	For master's students. Teaches 'how to' of effective argumentation; examines and critiques models of methodologies from the various fields. Students will develop and refine research proposals. Prereq: coursework in three fields.
	TBA	M 2-4:50 p.m.	Winter
MTS T-300w Introduction to Christian Theology	Introduction to contents, methods, and resources of coherent and responsible Christian thinking. Attention to understanding and interpreting basic Christian doctrines.
	Case-Winters/Chun	MW 8-9:50	Winter
	Parker/Rivera-Rodríguez	TTh 6-7:50 p.m.	Spring
NBTS IN 303 Research Methodology	An introduction to the variety of methodologies for doing research in areas of theological study.
	Mainelli	W 9-12:30	Winter
NBTS TH 302 Problems in Faith and Theology	This course introduces the student to theological construction, engagement with the historical and traditional sources of theology, and the practice of ministry.
	Sharp	TBA, intensive	Winter
NBTS TH 302H Teología contextual: Una perspectiva praxeológica	Análisis de los más importantes acercamientos metodológicos en teología (protestante clásico, liberal, neoortodoxo, político, católico clásico, liberación, carismático) al articular la fe.
	Mottesi	TBA, intensive	Winter
NBTS TH 401 God, Humanity, and Sin	A study of the doctrine of God (the divine nature, attributes, triune relationship, and work of creation) and the doctrine of humanity (human nature, sin, destiny) to which is appended the doctrine of angels.
	Grenz	Jan. 13-17 9-4	Winter
S-WTS 05-510S Systematic Theology	A historical and systematic study of basic Christian doctrine as it has been understood within the Anglican tradition; attention to the development of a theological methodology for pastoral and homiletical ministry.
	Griffiss	TTh 1-2:50	Winter

II. Particular Individuals or Traditions

CTS TEC 504 Augustine, Niebuhr, and Malcolm X	We will review the ideas of these three highly influential thinkers about the nature of sin in human existence and those qualities of human beings requiring redemption, giving special attention to the theme of sin as pride and sensuality.
	Terrell	M 9-12	Winter
CTS TEC 531a Paul Tillich on Theology, Ethics, and the Human Sciences	An advanced seminar on the thought of Paul Tillich.
	Moore	M 9-12	Winter
CTU D 444 Priesthood in the Roman Catholic Tradition	A study of the origins of ordained ministry in the early church, its gradual transformation as the church becomes a political power, its reformation in the 16th century, its image from the 17th to the 20th century, and its renewal at Vatican Council II.
	Bevans	TTh 8:30-9:45	Winter
CTU DCS 575x Black Spirituality	(For course description see Ministry Studies II.)
	Phelps	MW 10-11:15	Winter
LSTC T-436/NPTS THEO-174 Studies in Bonhoeffer	An intensive study/reflection on three texts from Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Discipleship, Life Together, and Letters and Papers from Prison. Newly translated and updated versions of the texts will be used, as available.
	Bliese/F. B. Nelson	W 6-9 p.m. meets at ELCA, 8765 W. Higgins Rd.	Winter
LSTC T-461H La fe que confesamos	Este curso presentará de manera introductoria un examen de aquellos pronunciamientos de fe que, al remontarse a los orígenes de la tradición cristiana y continuar con su vitalidad en el presente, ayudan a entender el caracter confesante de la fe.
	Rodríguez	T 1-4	Winter
M/L M320w Critical Issues within Religious Humanism	An in-depth introduction to religious humanism: historical context of its development, impact of humanism on liberal religion, historical and postmodern critiques, and issues related to ministry to and by humanists within liberal religious traditions.
	Hepokoski et al.	Jan. 19-23 M-F 8:45-5	Winter
	Fall Registration Required
M/L TS336 Theologies of the Liberal Churches	Course aims to develop understanding of basic currents of thought in liberal churches and fellowships, with a focus on minister's role as theologian, facilitator of theological discourse, and leader in church's effort to build transformative ministry.
	Evison et al.	T 2-5	Winter
MTS T-402 The Reformed Tradition	This course explores the history and theology of the Reformed tradition with a view to understanding its origins and development and its contemporary manifestations and relevance.
	CANCELLED
NBTS TH 432 Theological Concepts in the Literature of African American Experience	This course seeks to identify African American dimensions of certain theological concepts communicated through the medium of African American literature. L
	Butler	Th 6:30-10 p.m.	Winter
S-WTS 05-655S The Cappadocians and Friends	This course will study the great fourth-century Eastern church fathers: St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory the Theologian, and St. Gregory of Nyssa, along with the works of some of their contemporaries, such as St. Athanasius and St. John Chrysostom.
	Theodoropoulos	W 6:30-9:30 p.m.	Winter
TEDS PR 761 Philosopher of Religion: Kierkegaard	An in-depth consideration of the philosophy of Kierkegaard.
	J. Feinberg	Jan. 12-May 8 TBA	Spring Semester

III. Topics in Theology

CTS TEC 401 Creation and Fall	What can theology contribute to the human sciences regarding an understanding of the basic character of human existence? Study of fundamental themes of a theological anthropology: creatureliness, the image of God, the fall, and original or universal sin.
	Jennings	T 2-5	Winter
CTS TEC 496 Good and Evil	Exploration of contemporary struggles with issue of violence in revolutionary situations, in American peace movement, in women's movement, and in the Third World. Special reference to use of political violence in struggle for liberation.
	Thistlethwaite	W 9-12	Winter
CTS TEC 605 20th-Century Theology	Seminar for advanced degree students covering significant developments in theology in the 20th century. Focus on the emergence of new voices and the theological precedents for them. Permission required for non-CTS students. L
	Jennings	Th 9-12	Winter
CTU D 430w Problem of God in Contemporary Society	(For course description see Fall.)
	Hayes	MW 10-11:15	Winter
CTU D 440 Christology	A study of the foundational questions of Christology in the light of the critical, historical study of the Scripture and the theological tradition.
	Hayes	TTh 10-11:15	Winter
CTU D 445 Theology of the Church and Its Ministry	A theology of the church and its ministry in the light of their historical development from seminal beginnings in the apostolic age to various syntheses offered by post-Vatican II theologians.
	Linnan	TTh 10-12:45	Winter
CTU D 568 Womanist Theology in Dialogue	Study of how the integral dynamics of sexism, racism, and classism influence biblical and theological understandings and interpretations of the major themes in systematic theology in the work of womanist, feminist, mujerista, and Asian female theologians.
	Phelps	T 7-9:45 p.m.	Winter
CTU DC 441 Christology and Cultures	A study of how the confession of Jesus Christ interacts with cultural processes. Special attention is given to the New Testament and Patristic periods and also to contemporary movements in the world church today.
	Schreiter	T 7-9:45 p.m.	Winter
CTU DC 448 Marian Theology, Symbols, and Inculturation	Faith can be expressed only in the symbols of differing ages and cultures. Mary of the Gospels and tradition must be understood in our situation. This course studies traditional and present symbols of the faithful.
	Brennan	TTh 11:30-12:45	Winter
CTU DC 610 Theological Anthropology: Cross-Cultural Perspective	A seminar exploring the challenges to classical themes in theological anthropology raised by the variety of cultures in the world church.
	Schreiter	Th 10-12:45	Winter
LSTC T-456 The Epic of Creation: Scientific and Religious Perspectives on Our Origins	The scientific story of the origin and evolution of the universe, life, and humans; ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman concepts of creation; creation stories and themes from the Old and New Testaments and theological interpretations of the stories.
	Gilbert	M 7-9:50 p.m.	Winter
LSTC T-549 Evil and the Human Condition	A discussion of both the relationship between sin and evil and the classical problems of theodicy. An overview situates the debate since biblical times, including naturalistic and demonic explanations. Contemporary theological positions examined.
	Westhelle	M 1-4	Winter
LSTC T-603 Graduate Theological Seminar: Concepts and Methods	For graduate students in Christian theology. The emphasis is on methodology, introducing basic concepts and issues that will help students clarify their own methodological styles. P
	Hefner	T 7-9:50 p.m.	Winter
MS SY317 Christology in a Pluralistic Age	The purpose of this course is to study contemporary Christian attitudes toward the significance of Jesus Christ in the encounter with other world religions and to reflect upon relationship between interreligious dialogue and Christology.
	Lefebure	MTh 2:40-4	Winter
MS SY491 Christian Faith in Some Great Literature	In this course, literary works will be read in order to show how true humanism and true Christianity are related. They will be interpreted in light of some New Testament passages.
	van Beeck	TF 9:55-11:15	Winter
MTS T-415 Between Hospitality and Hostility: Theological Issues of Immigration	Course reviews economic, political, and cultural debate on immigration in the U.S. with focus on Hispanic immigration; explores and assesses responses of Christian theologians and churches, including representatives from ethnic minority communities.
	CANCELLED
NBTS URTH 405 Toward a Theology of Urban Ministry	Students in this seminar will read and analyze recent efforts to articulate a theology for urban ministry or confront basic theological issues raised by the urban environment.
	Dayton	W 6:30-10 p.m.	Winter
NPTS THEO 7350 Doctrinal Topic	Each year a doctrine of the Christian faith will be selected for study in depth. The student will select another doctrine for study in depth and correlate the two, showing their interconnectedness and mutual conditioning.
	Weborg	Jan. 12-April 30 TTh 8-9:20	Spring Semester
S-WTS 16-502S Theological Bibliography	A systematic examination of bibliographies in biblical studies, church history, liturgics, and pastoral ministry. Attention will be given to classification and subject headings in theological libraries. One-half unit.
	N. Smith	F 9-10:50	Winter
SCUPE M 304 Christology and Culture	Introduces Christology from a global, cultural, and liberational perspective and its significance for urban missiology. Examines issues such as racism, advocacy, and human rights emerging from life and mission of the church. Fees may apply; see p. 43.
	Forbes	Classes: Jan. 30-31, Feb. 19-21 Experiential learning: Feb. 2-18	Winter

Ethical Studies

I. Moral Theology

CTU E 370w Introduction to Christian Ethics	(For course description see Fall.)
	Wadell	TTh 11:30-12:45	Winter
CTU E 375w Introduction to Social Ethics	An exploration of the basic texts that illuminate how the Christian community has understood and shaped its response to the social concerns of its time. Emphasis is given to foundational texts of the Roman Catholic tradition.
	Nairn	M 7-9:45 p.m.	Winter
	Pawlikowski	TTh 11:30-12:45	Spring
LSTC E-310w Christian Ethics	(For course description see Fall.)
	Hütter	TTh 8:30-9:45	Winter
LSTC E-512 Classics of Western Christian Ethics: Augustine, Aquinas, Luther	Explores thought of the three most crucial theologians of Western Christianity on the Christian life. Focus on relevance of law for Christian ethics and how this relates to Christian freedom as life in the Spirit. Illuminates contemporary moral issues.
	Hütter	Th 7-9:50 p.m.	Winter
MTS E-300w Introduction to Contemporary Christian Ethics	Introduction to content and methods of Christian ethical thought. What is Christian ethics? What are ways of doing Christian ethics, and what are its primary sources? How are methods and sources used in analyzing ethical problems?
	Livezey	W 6-8:50 p.m.	Winter
	Livezey	TTh 8-9:50	Spring
NPTS THEO 7220 Christian Ethics and the Church	A study of biblical-theological foundations for the Christian ethical life. Role of congregation and other church structures in the pursuit of justice in society is examined. Five issues confronting the church and society treated contextually. 2 hours.
	Nelson	Jan. 12-Mar. 9 T 1-5	Spring Semester, Quad A
TEDS ST 715 Christian Ethics	Biblical perspectives on contemporary ethical issues facing the church and minister: divorce, abortion, euthanasia, genetic control, sex, war, racism, ecology, personal lifestyle, and the church's social responsibilities.
	J. Feinberg	Jan. 12-May 8 TBA	Spring Semester

II. Topics in Ethics

CTS TEC 434 Womanist Ethics	Explores ethical implications of three aspects of the emergent discipline of womanist ethics-survivalism, liberation, and self-expression-through engaging some of the lived-world struggles and specific life contexts of African American women.
	Terrell	W 2-5	Winter
CTU E 432 Ethical Implications of the Holocaust/Genocide	Examines the annihilation of the Jews as well as the slaughter of the incapacitated, the Gypsies, the Poles, gay persons, and others in WWII and considers the churches' ethical responses during that period; also treats the broader issue of genocide.
	Pawlikowski	TTh 10-11:15	Winter
CTU E 444 Ethical Issues in Economics and Business	The relationship between Christianity and the origins of modern capitalism; a Christian critique of capitalism; the corporate responsibility movement; international economic issues; ethics in business.
	Pawlikowski	W 7-9:45 p.m.	Winter
CTU EC 545 Seminar on Politics and Christian Conscience	Explores relation of Christian life to political life, investigating the origin and role of conscience in both. Relates conscience to historical realities of community and traditions and to the unity of theory and practice proper to political conscience.
	Fornasari	T 1-3:45	Winter
CTU EC 570 Revolution/Liberation: Ethical Perspectives	An examination of various interpretations of revolution/liberation in classical Western political philosophy, Third World thought, and present-day theological and ethical literature. Special attention will be given to Latin American liberation theology.
	Pawlikowski	T 7-9:45 p.m.	Winter
G-ETS 22-643 War and Peace	Examines conflicts in the modern world involving technological ethics. Particular focus on those domestic and global conflicts where religion undergirds ideology, antagonism, and reconciliation.
	K. Vaux	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 Th 6-9:30 p.m.	Winter
M/L E338w Democratic Public Theology and Ethics	(For course description see Fall.)
	Engel	Jan. 12-16 M-F 8:45-5 Fall registration required	Winter
MTS E/M-301 Introduction to Public Ministry	Readings, case studies, and projects develop understanding of and capacities for public ministry. Emphasis on role of church, analysis of public issues, and theological/ethical resources. Students plan, carry out, and evaluate action on a public issue.
	Livezey	TTh 10-11:50	Winter
NBTS CHTE 402H Etica social II: Una perspectiva histórica tercermundista	Una inquisición-desde la perspectiva de los pobres-de los más importantes movimientos y pensadores ético-sociales en la tradición cristiana desde la Reforma hasta los recientes desarrollos de la doctrina social católica. Prereq: CHTE 401H or permission of instructor.
	Mottesi	T 3-6:30 p.m.	Winter
NPTS THEO 6275 Living Issues in Covenant Life and Thought	This seminar, primarily for orientation students, undertakes in-depth studies of selected contemporary issues being encountered by the Evangelical Covenant Church (for example, doctrine, liturgy, polity, social ethics). 2 hours.
	Nelson	Jan. 12-Mar. 9 Th 6-10 p.m.	Spring Semester, Quad A
S-WTS 08-603S Problems in Ethics	Moral arguments will be evaluated, with a focus on specific moral problems. Assessments of theological assumptions, practical moral reasoning, use of technical data, and understandings of the task of the church.
	TBA	TTh 9-10:50	Winter

Religion and Society Studies

CTS TEC 496x Good and Evil	(For course description see Theological Studies III.)
	Thistlethwaite	W 9-12	Winter
CTU EC 425 World Poverty, Development, and Life's Liberation	Investigates and assesses the world's division into rich and poor countries. Studies poverty, development, and liberation in the light of Scripture and Catholic social teaching, using today's kairos for Christian communities as focus.
	Fornasari	MW 11:30-12:45	Winter
CTU EC 545x Seminar on Politics and Christian Conscience	(For course description see Ethical Studies II.)
	Fornasari	T 1-3:45	Winter
G-ETS 22-502 The Church and Social Systems	Outline of stances taken by churches toward society in different contexts. Types of social systems, e.g., patriarchy, racism, liberal democracy. Formulation of ethical principles for Christian relations to these social systems and models for ministry.
	Ruether	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 TTh 1:30-3:50	Winter
G-ETS 22-504 Church and Community	Analyzes local churches' interaction with their communities in city, suburb, and small town as basis for ministry in evangelism, counseling, social service, and action for social change. Theological options, use of social theory and data, case studies.
	Tholin	Jan. 5-16 TWTh 1:30-4:30 + MTWTh 6:30-9 p.m.	Winter
G-ETS 40-647 Anthropology of Religion	Examination of problems and contributions of religion and symbolism with an emphasis on understanding the function of religion as a cultural system.
	Thomas	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 T 6-9:30 p.m.	Winter
LSTC M-370w Introduction to Public Ministry	(For course description see Fall.)
	Perry	W 2:30-5:30	Winter
NBTS CT 310 Church and Society: A Cross-Cultural Approach	This course considers theological presuppositions about the relation of church and society and analyzes the U.S. socioeconomic-political-cultural situation as a reality in conflict. Students develop paradigms for the church's life and mission. L P
	Mottesi	Jan. 5-9 M-F 9-4	Winter
NPTS MNST 5181 Understanding Church and Culture	Insights from social sciences for mission of the church. Ethnography and ethnotheology, indigeneity and syncretism, cross-cultural conflict and communication, modernism and postmodernism. Case studies in cultural expressions of Christianity. 2 hours.
	Carlson/Weld	Jan. 12-April 30 TTh 10:30-11:25	Spring Semester
TEDS CC 702 Christianity and Contemporary Culture II: Constructive Engagement	Examination of biblical basis for engagement with contemporary culture. Biblical mandates for involvement in social change considered, as are means for changing individuals and communities (prayer, education, personal conversion, example, etc.)
	Kilner	Jan. 12-May 8 TBA	Spring Semester

World Mission Studies

CTS TEC 390 Mission across Cultures	Exploration of evolving definitions and relevance of cross-cultural mission, within the U.S. and internationally. A diverse selection of literature and experience will catalyze the reflection and analysis. Reading assignments due at first session. L
	C. and T. Montgomery-Fate	Sa 9-4:30 Feb. 21, Mar. 14, April 4, May 2	Winter-Spring
CTU C 460w Training for Cross-Cultural Mission and Ministry	(For course description see Fall.)
	Schroeder/Doidge	M 7-9:45 p.m.	Winter
CTU C 470 Mission in Reverse: Theory and Praxis	This approach to mission, its raison d'être, and its methodology will be studied through research, readings, and visits to local communities to help participants develop their theory and praxis of mission and ministry.
	Doidge	T 1-3:45	Winter
CTU C 575w Mission/Ministry Integration Seminar	(For course description see Fall.)
	Schroeder	W 7-9:45 p.m.	Winter
CTU C 594 Spirituality, Ministry, and Survivors of Human Rights Abuses	Combines theory and field placements with three Chicago agencies working with survivors of human rights abuses. How does the process of accompanying survivors on their journey to healing and reconciliation inform our theology, ministry, and spirituality? L
	Barbour	M 7-9:45 p.m.	Winter
CTU CD 465 Toward a Hispanic Theology of Church	This course will explore the particular role of the Hispanic community as Church in the United States by analyzing its sociopolitical context and incipient ecclesiology in dialogue with traditional ecclesiological sources.
	Riebe-Estrella	M 7-9:45 p.m.	Winter
CTU DC 441x Christology and Cultures	(For course description see Theological Studies III.)
	Schreiter	T 7-9:45 p.m.	Winter
CTU DC 610x Theological Anthropology: Cross-Cultural Perspective	(For course description see Theological Studies III.)
	Schreiter	Th 10-12:45	Winter
LSTC W-432 World Religions and the Christian Mission	Course begins with survey of religions most present and active in North American context of religious pluralism. How does one do ministry faithfully with neighbors from other traditions, and how does religious pluralism change Christian theologizing?
	Bliese	MW 2:30-3:45	Winter
NPTS MNST 7361 Leadership and Empowering Laity for Church Growth	Examination of nature and issues of leadership in the church. Such elements as leadership style, team development, change management, spiritual gifts, and working with volunteers considered as they relate to clergy and laity leading for church growth.
	Bramer/Carlson/Reed	Jan. 12-April 30 M 8-12:50	Spring Semester
TEDS ME 721 Social Science Research in Mission	This course will introduce students to the philosophy, logic, and methods of social science research. Special attention will be given to developing skills in ethnographic field work.
	McKinney	Jan. 12-May 8 TBA	Spring Semester
TEDS ME 751 History of Missions in the Modern World	A study of the expansion of Christianity from Pentecost to the present.
	Tucker	Jan. 12-May 8 TBA	Spring Semester

History of Religions

LSTC W-530 History of the Development of Religious Thought in Islam	Schisms in Islam caused Muslim thinkers to ask: What is Islam? Who is a Muslim? Can God be limited? The class will explore some of these historic, intellectual, and theological movements within Islam.
	Vogelaar	TTh 10:45-12	Winter
LSTC W-531 The Bible and the Qur'an	In-depth examination of texts sacred to Christians and Muslims. Study of events that produced them, their reception and interpretation. Reflection on what is common ground, what is distinct, and what interfaith conversation requires.
	Aasi/Vogelaar	W 9-12	Winter

Ministry Studies

I. The Nature and Practice of Ministry

CTS CM 365 Global Sensitivity in Ministry	The learning objectives of this course are to improve an understanding of and a responsiveness to social movements, cultural variety, and global issues.
	TBA	TBA	Winter
CTS CM 590zx Ministry with Families	(For course description see Ministry Studies III.)
	Ulrich	Th 1-4	Winter
CTS TEC 447 Congregation as Earthen Vessel	Provides a new means for understanding the dynamics of a congregation by considering current thinking in church organizational studies as well as the social sciences, selected case studies, and strategies for transformative congregational change.
	Thompson	T 5:30-8:30 p.m.	Winter
CTU MP 533 Pastoral Leadership in the Third Millennium	Exploration of personal qualities and pastoral skills required for leadership in the emerging church. Focus on leadership in groups and oversight of ministries and programs of the church. For D.Min. students and graduating seniors; others by permission.
	Anderson/Linnan	Sa 9-4 Jan. 17; Feb. 7, 21; Mar. 7	Winter
G-ETS 34-503 Equipping the Church for Mission and Evangelism	Responsibilities of pastor, Christian educator, and laity in leading and empowering the congregation for mission and evangelism. Theology of church and ministry; congregational analysis; styles of leadership and evangelism; administrative practices. P
	Alphonse/Scott	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 TTh 1:30-3:50	Winter
G-ETS 34-676 Chicago-An Asian Immersion Experience	This immersion intensive will explore issues of Christian ministry through felt needs, their community dynamics, and their religous and cultural heritage.
	Codman-Wilson	Jan. 5-23 ThF 9-12 + SaSu 9-9	Winter
M/L M308w Church and Religious Education Administration	(For course description see Fall.)
	Chulak/Strong	Jan. 26-30 M-F 8:45-5 Fall registration required	Winter
M/L M366 Introduction to Arts of Ministry: Public Ministry	Addresses the role of the liberal church and ministry in the world: What is public ministry? What and how might all churches and ministers best contribute to justice making and the enhancement of public life?
	Engel/Harlow	W 9:30-12	Winter
M/L M413w Leadership Theory and Practice	(For course description see Fall.)
	Bishop et al.	Jan. 26-30 M-F 8:45-5 Fall registration required	Winter
MTS M-350K Korean Ministries in North American Contexts (Taught in Korean)	Students will reflect critically on themselves as persons; examine their models of ministry and prepare improved direction/models; review their own cultural contexts to equip themselves for cross-cultural issues or conflicts.
	Yoon	M 1-3:50	Winter
MTS M-437 Managing Church Conflicts	Intensive in three time blocks. First involves process for managing church conflicts; second uses videotape to practice assertive management plans; third is for clarifying remaining concerns.
	Halverstadt	Jan. 9, 1-9 p.m.; Jan. 30, 1-9 p.m.; Feb. 13, 1-7 p.m.; Feb. 14, 9-4; Mar. 6, 1-6 p.m.	Winter
MTS M-453H Ministerio hispano y desarrollo congregacional	El curso tiene como enfoque la iglesia latina, sus relaciones denominacionales, el contexto de la comunidad y el impacto cultural/religioso que los países de origen tienen en la membresía.
	Rodríguez-Díaz	Th 9-11:50	Winter
MTS M-461 The Church and Money	Students learn the many ways to raise money for a ministry or congregation. Theologies of stewardship, stewardship campaign resources, art and talent of grant writing, trials and rewards of community fundraising, and availability of technical resources.
	Wendorf	Th 9-11:50	Winter
MTS M/E-301 Introduction to Public Ministry	(For course description see MTS E/M-301 in Ethical Studies II.)
	Livezey	TTh 10-11:50	Winter
NPTS MNST 5160 Evangelism and Church Planting	A study of evangelism in its personal and corporate dimensions. The student will examine the biblical basis for evangelism and its present-day applications with special emphasis given to church planting as an evangelistic strategy. 2 hours.
	Reed	Jan. 12-Mar. 9 M 8-12:50	Spring Semester, Quad A
SCUPE M 305 Dimensions and Dynamics of Ministry	Explores models of effective urban ministry and the transformative leadership that contributes to their sustained value and vision. Opportunity to develop skills and assess leadership potential for urban ministry. 4 hours. Fees may apply; see p. 43.
	Frenchak	Jan. 5-16	Winter
TEDS CE 754 Change, Power, and Conflict Management	A study of the process of change, power, and conflict management particularly as pertaining to a Christian context of ministry. Lectures and discussions enhanced with case studies and guest instructors in pastoral and management roles.
	Benson	Jan. 12-May 8 TBA	Spring Semester

II. Spirituality and Spiritual Direction

CTS CM 415a 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	Winter
CTU B 585 Integrating Seminar: Biblical Spirituality Program	Meets weekly to integrate experience in Israel and courses at CTU, ministerial background and personal ideals, and contemporary questions for a holistic biblical spirituality. Restricted to participants in any of the CTU Israel programs.
	Reid/Race	T 3-6 p.m.	Winter
CTU DCS 575 Black Spirituality	This seminar will engage students in a critical examination of the African roots, development, and characteristics of the spirituality of African Americans forged in the redemptive suffering of slavery and black life in the United States.
	Phelps	MW 10-11:15	Winter
CTU S 402 Introduction to the Christian Spiritual Life	Surveys traditional and contemporary practices of prayer, community, service, discernment, and spiritual guidance, with the aim of assisting development of an integrated vision of the Christian spiritual life.
	Lescher	MW 8:30-9:45	Winter
CTU S 414 Theology and Practice of Prayer	With the "dwelling places" of Teresa of Avila as a guide, this course offers the student a theological and practical introduction to the Christian life of prayer.
	LaChance	MW 1-2:15	Winter
CTU S 524 Women's Spirituality	This course in practical theology explores the characteristics and themes of women's spirituality with attention to personal spiritual practice, historical development, and cultural context.
	TBA	M 7-9:45 p.m.	Winter
CTU S 529w History of Spirituality: Trent to Vatican II	An overview of significant persons and movements in the history of spirituality from the 16th to the 20th century.
	Lescher	W 1-3:45	Winter
	Lescher	TBA	Spring
CTU S 540 Group Spiritual Process	Participants will practice and study a group reflective process for spiritual formation. Students may subsequently form and lead a group of their own as part of the Supervised Leadership Training (D.Min.) or another ministry practicum. P L
	Luther	W 7-9:45 p.m.	Winter
M/L I300w Spiritual Journey Workshop	An immersion into the process of our own spiritual journeying, employing a method of theological reflection as developed by E. Whitehead, T. Groome, H. R. Niebuhr, and others, with application for personal and institutional use. One-half credit. P L
	Gerdes	T 4-5:30	Winter
	Gerdes	T 4-5:30	Spring
NPTS SPFM 5103 Spiritual Formation: Spiritual Disciplines	The course offers instruction and practice in a variety of ways in which the disciplines help to foster and sustain faith, hope, and love in the life of the believer. One-half hour.
	Weborg	Jan. 12-Mar. 9 T 1-3:05	Spring Semester, Quad A
S-WTS 06-501S Spirituality for Ministry	An introduction to types of spirituality and spiritual disciplines, resources for personal and professional formation, and the role of spirituality in the practical life of the church.
	Barker	MW 1-2:50	Winter

III. Pastoral Care

CTS CM 335 African American Pastoral Psychology	Course considers the African American approach to human nature, personality theory, and key concepts. Biblical texts will be woven with the psychological theories to encourage a pastoral approach to psychotherapy.
	Butler	W 2-5	Winter
CTS CM 430 Short-term Pastoral Counseling	Course will focus on effective management and prevention of crises as well as on effective interventions through the development of counseling skills and techniques. Videotaped roles will be one learning tool.
	Butler	M 2-5	Winter
CTS CM 590z Ministry with Families	Examining multigenerational perspectives on family development and family-oriented ministry, cross-cultural influences, and family-systems theory and therapy modalities for pastoral care. Doctoral course; permission required for nondoctoral students.
	Ulrich	Th 1-4	Winter
CTU MP 360w Introduction to Pastoral Care	(For course description see Fall.)
	Anderson	TTh 8:30-9:45	Winter
G-ETS 32-501w Introduction to Pastoral Care	(For course description see Fall.)
	Poling	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 Th 6-9:30 p.m.	Winter
G-ETS 32-611 Pastoral Theology	Exploration of integration of theology with practice of pastoral care and counseling through use of clinical and parish case studies presented by participants. Level II and III students. L
	Hogue	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 TTh 8:30-10:50	Winter
G-ETS 32-617 Emotional and Spiritual Empowerment for Ministry	Provides a foundation to enable transformation of "negative" feelings and impulses into spiritually powerful sources of motivation and strength by developing an informed perspective on, and praxis with regard to, various human emotions and impulses.
	Hinkle	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 Th 6-9:30 p.m.	Winter
LSTC M-429 The Bible and Pastoral Care: Hermeneutical Challenges	This course explores how the understanding and practice of biblical scholarship contributes to the theology and practice of pastoral care, and vice versa.
	CANCELLED
LSTC M-484 Ritual and Pastoral Care	Explores the interface between pastoral care and the occasional services of the church. How does the church's liturgical life meet the many human needs that attend baptism, marriage, confirmation, services of healing, or Christian funerals?
	Bangert/Billman	T 1-2:15 + Th 2:30-3:45	Winter
MS PL374 Race and Pastoral Practice	What are some of the obstacles and opportunities that arise in a parish or diocese regarding racial differences? What are effective pastoral strategies that might be implemented? What is the role of the minister?
	McQuaid	W 1:15-4	Winter
MTS M-310 Introduction to Pastoral Care	Course leads students toward basic understanding of meaning and practice of pastoral care and helps students acquire skills necessary for field education, clinical pastoral education, and pastoral ministry. L
	Ashby	W 7-9:50 p.m.	Winter
MTS M-323 Domestic Violence, Pastoral Care, and the Church	Examination of traditions of pastoral care and of social conditions that have influenced domestic violence. Development of models of care to enable the church to be agent of change, healing, reconciliation. Special attention to African American community.
	Ellis	Th 6-8:50 p.m.	Winter
NBTS PC 415 Pastoral Care and Spiritual Direction	A course that will enable students to define the relationships between spiritual direction and pastoral care. The emphasis will be on developing skills for spiritual direction within the context of pastoral care.
	Justes	W 9:30-12:30	Winter
NPTS MNST 6120 Introduction to Pastoral Care	Case method, role play, demonstrations, readings, and lecture impart strategies and skills to equip the pastor for working with the congregation and providing an effective ministry to personal and family needs. 2 hours.
	Jackson	Jan. 12-Mar. 9 M 8-12:50	Spring Semester, Quad A
S-WTS 12-512S Introduction to Pastoral Care	The course will expose prospective parish priests to the theory and practice of pastoral care. Emphasis will be placed on the development of pastoral skills, as well as theological, cross-cultural, and psychological models of interpretation.
	Ikenye	M 6:30-9:30 p.m.	Winter
TEDS PC 674 Child and Adolescent Counseling	Analysis of the reciprocal influences between the family and the child in the context of other socializing influences. The biological, cognitive, affective, and social-personal domains of development are analyzed from a systemic perspective.
	Greggo	Jan. 12-May 8 TBA	Spring Semester

IV. Liturgy and Worship

CTS CM 314 The Worshiping Congregation	Meaning and practice of congregational worship with special attention to pastoral dimension of worship and role of worship leader. The liturgical year will provide basic structure, but study will include marriage, funeral, and occasional services.
	Edgerton	T 2-5	Winter
CTU W 350w Introduction to Liturgy	(For course description see Fall.)
	Ostdiek	M 7-9:45 p.m.	Winter
CTU W 355 Sacraments: Theology and Celebration	A basic course in sacraments to explore the human religious experience of the faith community and its expressions in sacramental celebration. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults will serve as a basis for examining new sacramental models.
	Hughes	W 2:30-5:15	Winter
CTU W 561 Of Magic and Miracles: Medieval Worship	The Middle Ages helped determine the shape of Christian worship. This seminar will provide a historical introduction to the period and explore some of its key liturgical practices (benediction, pilgrimages, profession rites, and veneration of relics).
	Foley	M 10-12:45	Winter
CTU W 615 A Theology of Word and Sacrament (Death Rituals)	The purpose of this seminar is to explore the unity and interaction of word and sacrament in liturgical celebration. It joins together historical interpretation with theological reflection and pastoral considerations.
	Fragomeni	W 10-12:45	Winter
CTU W 652 Language of Prayer	This seminar will explore the ways in which liturgical language functions in Christian worship. Students will examine the structure, style, and content of various genres of liturgical prayer with particular attention to contemporary liturgical texts.
	Hughes	T 10-12:45	Winter
G-ETS 31-511w Christian Public Worship	(For course description see Fall.)
	Brugh	Jan. 5-16 MF 8-12 + TWTh 8-11	Winter
G-ETS 31-515 Hymnody in Worship	An overview and analysis of congregational song in the context of worship, with special attention to patterns of worship, the church year, celebration of the sacraments, and the use of the Psalter. L
	Duck	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 W 9-10:50 + F 9-11:50	Winter
G-ETS 31-607 Gender, Language, and Worship	The intersection of theological perspectives related to gender issues with reflective and creative worship, preaching, and liturgical language. L
	Duck	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 W 9-10:50 + F 9-11:50	Winter
G-ETS 31-634 Healing and Reconciliation in Christian Worship	Explores healing and reconciliation through theological reflection and the study and design of worship services. Emphasis is on divine love and power at work restoring physical, emotional, spiritual well-being and right relationships through worship.
	Duck/Hogue	Jan. 5-23 TBA	Winter
G-ETS 31-635 Seminar in Liturgical Theology	An investigation of contemporary liturgical theology through works of Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox scholars. Students present results of research to the class. L
	D. Vogel	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 T 6-9:30 p.m.	Winter
LSTC H-460x A History of the Relationships between Art and Religion	(For course description see Historical Studies V.)
	Caemmerer	Feb. 16-Mar. 12 MTTh 7-9:50 p.m.	Winter
LSTC M-380 Worship	A focus on pastoral and presidential leadership of the Lutheran liturgy, liturgical theology, overview of Christian worship, the arts and music in the liturgy, communication skills, and planning for worship.
	Bangert	MW 1-2:15+ sec. Th 1-1:50	Winter
	Bangert	MW 7-8:45 p.m.	Winter
LSTC M-484x Ritual and Pastoral Care	(For course description see Ministry Studies III.)
	Bangert/Billman	T 1-2:15 + Th 2:30-3:45	Winter
M/L M314w Worship Theory and Liturgy in the Liberal Tradition	(For course description see Fall.)
	Gibbons et. al.	Jan. 12-16 M-F 8:45-5 Fall registration required	Winter
MTS M-307x Preparing for Ministry: Polity and Worship in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)	(For course description see Ministry Studies VII.)
	Smith	T 5-7:50 p.m.	Winter
S-WTS 09-619S Sacramental Theology of the Reformation	Exploration of the sacramental teaching of reformers in the Lutheran, Reformed, Anglican, and Anabaptist traditions.
	Meyers	TTh 1-2:50	Winter
TEDS PT 770 Christian Worship	The importance, basic meaning, and historical background of Christian worship with attention to principles, plans, methods, and resources for worship planning.
	Bullmore	Jan. 12-May 8 TBA	Spring Semester

V. Preaching and Communication

CTU MW 450w Introduction to Liturgical Preaching	(For course description see Fall.)
	Fragomeni	T 1-3:45	Winter
G-ETS 31-501w Developing and Preaching the Sermon	(For course description see Fall.)
	Chatfield	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 TTh 1:30-3:50	Winter
LSTC B-455x Preparing Your First Sermons	(For course description see Biblical Studies.)
	Krentz	TTh 10:45-12	Winter
LSTC M-340 Preaching	The aim of the course is to help students develop a holistic view of preaching which does justice to four factors: the preacher, the listener, the message, and the churchly context, so as to establish sound practice in sermon design and delivery.
	Jensen	T 10:45-12 + sec.: M 10:30-12:15; 1:30-3:15; T 8-9:45; 1-2:45	Winter
	Jensen	Th 7-9:50 meets at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St. Charles	Winter
M/L M324 Advanced Preaching	Course aims to help students find their own voices in preaching. Extensive experience in preaching; videotaping and group exercises. Students will develop a personally and theologically grounded statement concerning role of preaching in their ministry.
	Murry/Gibbons	W 2-5	Winter
MTS M-324 Introducing Preaching	This course brings together in acts of preaching the life of God's people in Scripture with the life of God's people today. Preparation of two sermons from exegesis through delivery. Taught by a multicultural preaching team.
	Ragland + team	MW 10-11:50	Winter
NBTS ME 314 Evangelism in the Local Church	An examination of various local church-based approaches to evangelism.
	Price	M 1-4:30	Winter
NPTS MNST 5110 Public Communication	Practice of skills necessary for communicating the Christian faith in various public settings. Exercises in telling stories, reading Scripture, and leading worship develop awareness of speaking environments, nonverbal language, voice production. 1 hour.
	Koptak	Jan. 12-Mar. 9 Th 1:50-3:40	Spring Semester, Quad A
TEDS H 762 Evangelistic Preaching	Preparation and presentation of sermons for various evangelistic and conference occasions.
	Larsen	Jan. 12-May 8 TBA	Spring Semester

VI. Educational Ministry of the Church

CTS CM 322 The Church's Ministry with Youth	Offering three distinct youth ministry models, course emphasizes team and peer ministry, leadership styles, understanding one's own adolescence, developmentally based retreats, covenantal discipline, symbol making, and centrality of sacred space.
	Myers	T 9-12	Winter
G-ETS 33-611 Youth, Culture, and the Church	Design of strategies for the church's ministry with youth and young adults. Issues relating rhythms of young people's lives with dynamics of family, school, church and peer groups, e.g., disaffected youth, pressures for achievement, media, and gangs. L
	Donald Baker	Jan. 26-Mar. 20 Th 6-9:30 p.m.	Winter
G-ETS 33-635 History and Theories of Christian Education	Examines the development of Christian religious education as an academic discipline and ministry in church and society in the 19th and 20th centur