Neuroscience, Brain, & Mind Archives - Page 3 of 6

Neuroscience, Brain, & Mind Archives - Page 3 of 6 - Science for Seminaries

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May

Spiritual Companioning for Ministry

By McKenzie Prillaman • In • Comments Off

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

27
May

Neuroscience, Evolution, and Theology

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This course, taught by Scott C. Alexander at Catholic Theological Union, introduces students to the story of what has always been and what will continue to be the critically important relationship between science and theology. It will proceed by constructing a narrative arc comprised of the following six elements: 1)

27
May

Liturgy: Principles and Practices

By McKenzie Prillaman • In • Comments Off

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

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

Introduction to Moral Theology

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This course, taught by Dawn M. Nothwehr at Catholic Theological Union, will examine the foundations of the Christian moral life. It begins with a brief historical overview of the Vatican II shift in moral theology which provides a contextual basis for understanding contemporary Catholic moral theology and ethical methods. This

27
May

Trauma and Theology

By McKenzie Prillaman • In • Comments Off

This course, taught by Christina Conroy at Ambrose Seminary, is an interdisciplinary study of trauma and theology. The course addresses the unique challenges that the phenomenon of trauma poses to classical and contemporary Christian theology, and the insights of particular Canadian experiences of and research on trauma. These studies will

27
May

Teaching and Learning

By McKenzie Prillaman • In • Comments Off

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

Philosophical Anthropology

By McKenzie Prillaman • In • Comments Off

This course, taught by Jeremy W. Blackwood at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology, is a philosophical examination of the human person. Its particular topics include: the mind-body problem, personal identity, free will, and the human search for meaning. Special attention is given to contemporary challenges to Christian views

13
Feb

Christian Ethics

By McKenzie Prillaman • In • Comments Off

This course, taught by Steve McCormick at Nazarene Theological Seminary, intends to show how Christian virtue arises materially from the theological/doctrinal convictions of the Christian faith. This course will show how philosophical ethics has helped to define theological ethics, but it will also show that the Christian virtues are more

13
Feb

Core Relationships for Christian Ministry

By McKenzie Prillaman • In • Comments Off

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

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