Pastoral Theology Archives - Page 3 of 5

Pastoral Theology Archives - Page 3 of 5 - Science for Seminaries

27
May

Introduction to the Christian Spiritual Life

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This course, taught by C. Vanessa White at Catholic Theological Union, is an introduction to Christian spirituality and the practices and values that comprise it. The course offers a survey of the components that are included in the five aspects of the spiritual journey: context, participants, content, process and aspiration.

27
May

Personal Formation and Development

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This course, taught by Mark Buchanan at Ambrose Seminary, helps the student develop a rule of life that fits their personality, season of life, and unique situation. It explores the nature and goal of spiritual formation, as well examines our rich inheritance of spiritual practices from Scripture and church history.

27
May

Teaching and Learning

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This course, taught by Arch Wong at Ambrose Seminary, uses group and experiential learning to provide participants with growing confidence in their identity as communicators in diverse teaching situations, aware of the diversities in learners and instructional methodologies relevant to Christian educational ministry. Course Categories: Pastoral Theology Science Topics: Neuroscience,

13
Feb

Core Relationships for Christian Ministry

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This course, taught by Douglas Hardy and Judith Schwanz at Nazarene Theological Seminary, enables new students to examine and strengthen their core relationships for Christian ministry—with self, with others, and with God. Through deepened self-understanding, increased capacity for love of others, and adoption of personal & professional disciplines, students are

13
Feb

Health Ministry: Health and Lifestyle Transformation

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This course, taught by Evelyn Kissinger at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, is a study of the Adventist health message in its contemporary expression and application in a ministry leader’s personal life, work, and outreach. The class is opportunity to experience the transformation of practicing a healthful

20
Aug

Science, Theology, and Ministry

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This course, taught by Russell Haitch at Bethany Theological Seminary, deals with how Christians can see God in a scientific world. Science and theology both seek to understand reality, but they take different tacks, which can lead to feelings of conflict at places of intersection or a chasm of non-interaction,

20
Aug

New Frontiers in Spirituality

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This course, taught by Michael Birkel at Bethany Theological Seminary, explores the expanding frontiers of contemporary spirituality beyond conventional religious boundaries, including the phenomenon of spiritual independence or “spiritual but not religious.” The course looks at spiritual practices such as kabbalah and mindfulness, both within their historical communities of origin

20
Aug

Christian Leadership in a Changing World

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This course, taught by David Penno at Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, explores biblical and theological principles of Christian leadership, organizational theory, and systems thinking appropriate to the church and seeks to instill servant leadership qualities in students. Additionally, it facilitates growth in administrative areas such as strategic

07
Dec

Frontiers of Neuroscience: Charting the Complexities of Our Brains

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Technological advances in neuroscience have given insight into the neuronal connections in our brains and have given us the ability to map out electrical activity between neurons. This understanding of neurological circuitry has allowed scientists to manipulate electrical activity in brain cells and observe neurological responses. Results from monitoring neuronal

07
Dec

Caring for the Health of Your Brain

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How can we cultivate a healthy brain? Is it possible to correct brain damage from disease and trauma? Understanding neuroscience and physiology of the brain allows us to make informed decisions about how to preserve brain health. In this film, Dr. Huda Zoghbi discusses how brain exercises, avoiding mental stress

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