Health & Wellness Archives - Science for Seminaries

09
Jul

Pastoral Care and Counseling in Contexts

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This course, taught by Michael Koppel at Wesley Theological Seminary, is an introduction to foundational issues in pastoral theology, care, and counseling (PTC&C). We will survey a broad range of topics, including the following: analysis and construction of theology from a pastoral perspective; the interplay of culture, social analysis, and

09
Jul

Spirituality of the Twelve Steps

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This course, taught by T. Patrick Milas at New Brunswick Theological Seminary, explores the problem of addiction and mandate for the Church in the solution: the embrace and elevation of healing ministry using the Twelve Steps. The course begins by reviewing the latest scientific evidence of addiction to delineate the

09
Jul

History of Global Christianity II

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This course, taught by Nathan Jérémie-Brink at New Brunswick Theological Seminary, explores the history of Christianity from 1450 to the present. We will identify the key themes and formative stages of Christianity’s global development from the era of reformations of Christian institutions and practices that followed, and the development of

09
Jul

History of Global Christianity I

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This course, taught by Nathan Jérémie-Brink at New Brunswick Theological Seminary, explores the history of Christianity from the second century to the middle of the fifteenth century. We will identify formative stages in Christianity’s development as a world religious movement and engage in various methods to consider key theological texts,

09
Jul

Power and Privilege: A Theology and the Science of Change

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This course, taught by Beth Tanner at New Brunswick Theological Seminary, explores the biblical, theological, social, psychological, spiritual, and physical impact of racism, xenophobia, sexism, classism, and homophobia on American society, with an earnest focus on pastoral and ministerial leadership and intervention around these critical matters. It surveys biblical responses

09
Jul

Science, Faith and Healing in the History of Christianity and African Diasporic Religion

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This project and course, convened by Sharon J. Grant at Hood Theological Seminary, is designed to integrate scientific theory and theological inquiry to explore humanity’s universal quest for healing and well-being. This interdisciplinary approach will occur in a cultural setting outside of the North American context. Guest lecturers who are

17
Jun

Medical Ethics

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The purpose of this course, taught by Fr. Tad Pacholczyk at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, is to provide an introduction to the subject of biomedical ethics within the context of Roman Catholic theology and teaching. The course objectives are to prepare the student with: (1) a familiar knowledge and an understanding of

13
Feb

Biomedical Ethics

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This course, taught by James W. Stroud at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology, examines biomedical ethics from a Catholic theological perspective with attention to its main principles and concepts. It considers select beginning of life and end of life issues that focus on contemporary challenges for Catholic health

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

In furtherance of the AAAS mission of advancing science in service to society, AAAS|DoSER’s role in the Science for Seminaries project is to support efforts to integrate science into seminary education. AAAS|DoSER does not advise on or endorse the theological content of the participating seminaries.