This course, taught by Paul K.-K. Cho at Wesley Theological Seminary, is an exploration of the relevance of trauma to the study of the Bible and of the Bible for a traumatized world through select readings in the Bible and trauma theory. Course Categories: Biblical Studies Science Topics: Social Sciences,
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Old Testament Exegesis: Explorations in Trauma and Bible
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Old Testament Exegesis: The Book of Isaiah
This course, taught by Paul K.-K. Cho, is an exegesis course on the Book of Isaiah which takes seriously the historical contexts of its formation, the history of composition, the literary artistry, and the theological depth of the canonical text and explores its ongoing importance for the life and faith
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Pastoral Care and Counseling in Contexts
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
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Introduction to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament 2
An introduction to the literature and thought of the Hebrew Bible, considered in the light of the historical contexts of its formation and its ongoing theological importance to the life and faith of the Church. The course, taught by Paul K.-K. Cho at Wesley Theological Seminary, is the second part
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Pentateuch
The Pentateuch tells a story about the origins of the cosmos and of humans that provides a framework for the origins of the Israelite nation. Through an examination of the Books of Genesis, Exodus, and Deuteronomy, this course, taught by Fr. Dale Launderville at Saint John’s School of Theology and
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Theology of the Holy Spirit
This course, taught by Daniel Orlando Álvarez at Pentecostal Theological Seminary, is designed to study the person and work of the Holy Spirit with special attention given to the biblical witness of the Holy Spirit. The course will also give special emphasis on sanctification and Spirit baptism from the perspective
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Mental Health Diagnosis/Abnormal Psychology and Assessment
This course, taught by Tom A. Biller at Pentecostal Theological Seminary, focuses on the diagnosis of mental disorders as coded in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the American Psychiatric Association, and the International Classification of Diseases. Students will be provided the opportunity to integrate the Theocentric
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Spirituality of the Twelve Steps
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
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Contextualized Ministry and Public Faith
This senior-level course, taught by Janice McLean-Farrell at New Brunswick Theological Seminary, is designed to view Christian ministry as faith and witness in a multidimensional context. Christian spirituality and ministry today must engage in living dialogue with multiple publics, secular disciplines, and pluralistic religious and cultural traditions in search of
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Power and Privilege: A Theology and the Science of Change
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
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