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2012-2013 Seminary Programs Academic Catalog
min 6460
Public ministry skills for a multi-faith
context ....................................................(3)
This course will provide you with biblical, theologi-
cal and practical foundations for speaking and
worship leadership in a pluralistic environment.
You will learn and demonstrate a variety of chap-
laincy skills such as conducting worship, funerals,
weddings and preaching. You will also learn the
balance of maintaining a biblical approach to min-
istry while yet respecting the diverse environment
in which you work.
min 6461
Personal evangelism for chaplains......(3)
In this course you will explore the role of the
chaplain in bringing others to faith in Jesus Christ.
You will develop a biblical approach to evangelism
and will practically demonstrate that approach
with at least three non-Christian friends during the
course of the semester. You will demonstrate a
heart for and a determination to fulfill the evangel-
istic mandate of Jesus.
min 6530
Pastoral ministry: theology and
Practice ..................................................(3)
In this course, you will explore the biblical, theo-
logical and historical foundations of pastoral min-
istry. You will examine the nature of pastoral
ministry from a shepherding perspective as well
as the roles and tasks involved in it. Special atten-
tion will be given to contemporary discussions
and research on the identity and ministry of pas-
tors as well as to key issues in the church of the
present and of the future.
min 6615
ame Polity and Law ..............................(3)
Through extensive use and discussion of the
Book of Discipline, this course seeks to expose
you to the resources, developments and trends of
the African Methodist Episcopal denomination’s
polity and to prepare you to function effectively
within, be appreciative of and affect creatively that
polity.
min 6620
Baptist church Polity ............................(3)
This course will provide you with a guided study
in the history, doctrine and polity of Baptist
churches. If you are interested in ministering in a
Baptist context, this course will provide important
background for that ministry.
min 6650
Presbyterian church Polity....................(3)
This course will provide you with a guided study
in the constitutional documents of the PCA, the
biblical-theological background for the
Presbyterian form of church government and the
reformed view of the sacraments.
min 6660
ame Worship..............................................(3)
This course examines African Methodist
Episcopal worship to prepare you to plan and
lead worship in a range of this denomination’s
churches. Emphasis is placed on familiarity with
African Methodist worship resources, denomina-
tionally approved orders of worship and with vari-
ous specific dimensions of worship like Word,
sacrament, prayer, music, calendar, weddings and
funerals.
min 6950
faculty directed study in ministry ......(1-3)
A faculty member will direct your study as you
participate in a seminar or pursue research in an
area of special interest.
min 9600
doctoral studies independent study
Project ........................................................(3)
You will design and pursue a field-based project
corresponding to your ministry situation and inte-
grating the theory of ministry and practice of min-
istry. You will prepare a project proposal, carry out
the project (including research, relevant activities
and evaluation) and write a project report.
min 9950
doctoral studies in ministry ................(1-3)
A faculty member will direct your study as you
participate in a seminar or pursue research in an
area of special interest.
Research
res 6420
Biblical studies research and
Writing ........................................................(3)
This course offers you a guided study in the tech-
niques and tools for research in a biblical studies