Christian Leadership (Division of Practical Theology

Division.

Prerequisite: Invitation from division. CH892 Church History Thesis -Part IIA continuation of CH891.

Prerequisite: CH891. CH/TH/WM901 Th.M. Research Seminar in Christian ThoughtThe seminar is designed to instruct students in the area of research skills for Christian thought. The course will consist of lectures, reading, writing, and discussion.Required of all Th.M. students with a concentration in the Christian Thought Division (CH, TH, WM).

Th.M. students only

CH960 Research in Church HistoryTh.M.-level independent study, any session by petition. See Student Handbook for information on reading and research courses.

CH991 ThM Thesis -Part IAny session by petition. Intensive research into a topic leading to the production of a thesis under the guidance of a thesis director. By invitation of the Christian Thought Division.

Prerequisite: CH/TH/WM901 and invitation from division. CH992 ThM Thesis -Part IIA continuation of CH 991.

Prerequisite: CH991

CL/MC503 Foundations for Leadership/MinistryThis course is designed to equip individuals to serve effectively as leaders, as agents of change, as facilitators of mission, as administrators in the parish orin other related vocational settings. Systems theory is utilized as the major theoretical/theological approach to the foundation of leadership.

CL503 Foundations for LeadershipThis 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. CL510 Global LeadershipThe course is an overview of global leadership and will address the dynamics that led to the rise of this movement around the world. The lenses through which this course will be examined include the theology of leadership, history of leadership, the sociology of leadership, and the globalization of leadership. Students in the course will be challenged to undertake original research projects on the persons, organizations and issues that contributed to these movements worldwide. CL/NT/OT574 Biblical Theology of LeadershipThis course explores the foundational teachings and primary metaphors of leadership in the Bible. These teachings and metaphors are understood in the context of God’s larger calling on the covenant community in redemptive history. Some attention is also given to contemporary metaphors for ministry. Prerequisites: OT 500, NT 501, NT/OT517. CL/WM615 Cross-Cultural LeadershipCourse description not available. Please contact Division Chair.

CL630 The Person of the Christian LeaderThis course helps the student examine the integrity and spiritual vitality necessary to be a godly leader. Various areas such as family, marriage and the “dark” side of leadership will be discussed. CL640 Managing ConflictThis course trains leaders to facilitate change in an organization and resolve the conflict associated with that change in a healthy manner. Key skills and strategies will be discussed and developed for healthy conflict resolution.