226 Advanced Research Course Descriptions
BT999 Independent Study in Biblical Theology (1-3) Guided, independent, advanced research in biblical theology. See academic policy and procedures. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated. For Th.M. and Ph.D. students only.
CD Christian Discipleship CD920 Instructional Theory and Development (3) An examination of teaching and learning from a theoretical perspective. Emphasis is placed on adult teaching methods, learning and teaching styles, syllabus construction, testing and measurement, course objectives, online learning, the utilization of technology, and teaching as a ministry.
DMIS Doctor of Missiology DMIS800 This continuation registration carries an annual fee of $500 and maintains D.Miss. students in active standing status in the program. Students are automatically registered by August 31 of each year and their accounts charged. This fee can be applied to any academic charges incurred during the following 12 months. Carries zero credit hours, but is required to remain active in the program. A D.Miss. student only registered for DMIS800 must have completed the full 45 credit hours required for their degree to be considered at least half-time while working on their dissertation. .
IBS See NT(IBS) and OT(IBS) MC Contextualization Studies MC905 Contextualization Studies Seminar: Networks and Partnerships in Global Mission (3) This doctoral seminar investigates the place of denominations, agencies, societies, movements, research groups, think tasks, NGOs, para-church organizations and mega churches as practical means and resources for strengthening and extending the work of global mission. Particular attention is given to how these networks may contribute to or benefit from the dynamic of World Christianity through building skills, creating partnerships or simply mutual sharing of information in order that the church may become more united and effective in its task. Course will include fieldwork and visits.
2012-2013 Academic Catalog
MC910 Contextual Theology (3) Studies how local communities or cultural groups interpret the Christian faith, apply the Gospel message to their life situations and show its relevance through writings and traditions. Considers roles and methods of people doing contextual theology, including those who contribute from the outside. Areas of special focus are: theological models and disciplinary approaches for contextualizing theology; biblical criteria and cultural factors in contextual theologies; local expressions of the faith within world Christianity, and case studies in contextualizing theology. May meet with MS710. MC911 Applied Anthropology and Missiology (3) Utilizes insights from the study of cultures and societies, the tools of anthropological methodology, and sociological and anthropological theories to evaluate and propose solutions to practical mission problems. Topics include: models of culture change, understanding local values and ethics, problems in community development, and the challenge of integral human development. Required course for contextualization major. May meet with CL655/MS711. MC913 Language and Culture Learning (3) Teaches students generic methods of applied linguistics which equip the cross-cultural worker with methods of acquiring a field language with maximum efficiency. May meet with MS613. MC932 Ethnicity, Race, and the Church (3) Equips students for Christian ministry in ethnically/ racially diverse societies. Designed to provide historical, anthropological, sociological, theological, and ethical foundations for ministry in a diverse society, and to provide relevant models for developing a multicultural approach to ministry. Focuses on how the complex issues related to ethnicity and race should be considered in the context of missions, ministry, evangelism, and the global Church. May meet with MS632. MC939 Cross-cultural Discipling (3) A study of the role of ritual process in the shaping of believers. Rites and ceremonies, especially initiatory rites, from a variety of religious traditions provide both models of the role of ritual in the formation and nurture of persons and models for discipling Christian converts, particularly those from traditional religious backgrounds. May meet with MS739.