This course, led by multiple small group leaders at Wartburg Theological Seminary, provides experiences and resources for faith development through plenary sessions, small groups (synchronous and asynchronous), reading a common text, meditating on the Scriptures, and communal and individual faith practices. Spiritual Practices explores classic and contemporary spiritual practices and
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Introduction to Pastoral Care
This course is taught by Angela Reed at George W. Truett Theological Seminary. Pastoral care is a fundamental component of every minister’s work. Ministers who want to be effective must develop and refine knowledge and skills for supporting and encouraging others through the joys and pains of life’s journey, recognizing
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Biblical and Theological Foundations for Counseling
This course, taught by Kristin Kellen at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, is a foundational course for students that examines the biblical and theological foundations of biblical counseling. The student will lean the epistemological, anthropological, and methodological presuppositions for biblical counseling. The student will learn distinctively Christian concepts for understanding people,
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Counseling Individuals with Addiction or Trauma
This course, taught by Sam R. Williams and Sharon Sheppard at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, will examine the etiology (origin) of addictions [and trauma, their] effects on the person and family, and its dynamics, and study individual and family counseling interventions and treatment. Course Categories: Pastoral Theology Science Topics: Neuroscience,
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Biblical Counseling
This course, taught by B. Tate Cockrell at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, is an introduction to biblical counseling theory and practice, including a focus on how Scripture and theology form the foundation and substance for counseling, biblical concepts for understanding people and their problems, and biblical methods of change. Course
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Ethical and Professional Issues in Family and Individual Conseling
This course, taught by Sam R. Williams at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, is a study of the ethical and legal guidelines and issues in family and individual counseling in a professional context. Topics to be addressed are: current issues in the practice of counseling, ethical standards and practices, credentialing, potential
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Teaching and Learning in Educational Ministry
This course, taught by Mary A. Love at Hood Theological Seminary, is an exploration of the processes involved in facilitating effective teaching and learning, especially as it impacts spiritual growth. It includes explorations of neuroscience, educational theories, neuromyths, and Jesus- the Master Teacher for the purpose of gaining information to
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World Christianity in Intercultural and Interreligious Perspectives
In this course, taught by Joanne Doi at Catholic Theological Union, students will be introduced to Christianity as the truly global phenomenon it has always been. Students will explore how historical and cultural context shapes religious experience, in general, and how it shapes ways of being Christian, in particular. Special
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Spiritual Companioning for Ministry
This course is taught by Christina R. Zaker at Catholic Theological Union. Both in daily life and in explicit ministry, Christians are frequently called upon to offer a companioning presence to people who are struggling with spiritual issues. Students in this course develop an understanding of this “everyday” ministry and
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Liturgy: Principles and Practices
This course, taught by Anne McGowan at Catholic Theological Union, introduces ritual, ecclesial, theological, and practical foundations of liturgy and liturgical celebrations in preparation for ministry in diverse pastoral and cultural contexts. Course Categories: Pastoral Theology Science Topics: Earth Science & Environment, Neuroscience, Brain, & Mind Seminaries: Catholic Theological Union
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