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Ministry Across Generations

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This course, taught by Russell Haitch at Bethany Theological Seminary, looks at Christian ministry across the lifespan. It aims to (a) increase understanding of the human lifespan by drawing upon insights from theology, psychology, and neuroscience; and (b) help student do ministerial activities and address spiritual issues pertaining to each

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Introduction to Christian Ethics

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This course is taught by Reggie Williams at McCormick Theological Seminary. The content that students encounter in a seminary education, and in daily life, is both formative and becomes part of future decision making processes. recognized as one braided strand rather than separate parts when we consider the questions that

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Introduction to Pastoral Care

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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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Philosophical Anthropology

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This course, taught by Jennifer E. Rosato at St. John’s Seminary, provides a systematic overview of major topics in philosophical anthropology, including the human soul and its relation to the body, the nature of the intellect and the will, and the role of the passions. Course Categories: Philosophy Science Topics:

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Biblical and Theological Foundations for Counseling

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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

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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

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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

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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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Introduction to Theology

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This course, taught by Ted Vial at Iliff School of Theology, is an introduction to Christian theology will focus on systematic theology, that is, what are the traditional loci (topics or rubrics) that form a complete theological system, how do they fit together, and how does thinking them as a

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Teaching and Learning in Educational Ministry

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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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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.