GL914 Biblical Greek:Advanced Concepts Advanced language students examine the place of Koine Greek within the history of the language, and selected problems in Greek lexicography and grammar. Special emphasis on Septuagint studies and Semitic background of New Testament. Offered at the ThM level. Prerequisite: GL502, NT502 and either GL601 or at least one course in NT exegesis or Greek readings.
Ministry of the Church (Division of Practical Theology) MC/SF501 Spiritual Formation for Ministry The foundational course in the Division of Practical Theology and an introduction to theological seminary. A beginning working knowledge of spiritual formation leading to a lifetime of continuing education. Spiritual exercise and small group practice for personal application and for leadership in the church. MC/CL503 Foundations for Leadership/Ministry This course is designed to equip individuals to serve effectively as leaders, as agents of change, as facilitators of mission, as administrators in the parish or in other related vocational settings. Systems theory is utilized as the major theoretical/theological approach to the foundation of leadership. MC520 Communication for Ministry and Career Effective communication in professional and ministry settings—public speaking, seminars, small groups, meetings, blogging, and podcasting. Application of communication theory to praxis. MC585 The Christian Communicator A survey course designed to equip persons to serve as effective and authentic communicators in the contemporary Church, related Christian ministries and in daily secular life. Includes a comprehensive and holistic overview of factors inherent in the communications process on the interpersonal and congregational levels. Research-based theories and models of communications will be presented, discussed and evaluated from biblical-theological and cultural perspectives. Includes a significant developmental and practical component to enable participants to enhance their abilities to communicate through personal conversations, oral presentations and public communications. Prerequisite:CT500 MC601 Conservative Congregational Christian Conference Denom Stds Polity and standards of the C.C.C.C. Graded pass/fail. MC601D United Church of Christ Denominational Standards Policy and standards for the U.C.C. Available as independent study, any session by petition. Graded pass/fail. MC601E American Baptist Denominational Standards Polity and standards of the American Baptist churches in the USA. Available as independent study, any session by petition. Graded pass/fail. MC601F Conservative Baptist Denominational Standards Polity and standards of the Conservative Baptist Association. Available as independent study, any session by petition. Graded pass/fail.. MC601G Baptist General Conference Denominational Standards Polity and standards of the Baptist General Conference. Available as independent study, any session by petition. Graded pass/fail. MC601I Christian and Missionary Alliance Denominational Standards Polity and standards of the C.M.A. Available as independent study, any session by petition. Graded pass/fail. MC601K Reformed Ecclesiology and Polity "The Word was made flesh, and dwelled among us; to that flesh is joined the church, and there is made Total Christ, head and body." - St. Augustine. This course seeks to construct an ecclesial and pastoral theology in conversation with the historic reformed tradition together with its practical relevance to contemporary issues and ministry. The various topics are studied as an investigation in ascension Christology applied, or Augustine’s Totus Christus thesis through the 67
