Christian Ethics (Division of Christian Thought

students to envision, plan, staff and lead a variety of worship experiences with special attention focused on congregational formation. Students will explore worship through biblical analysis and theological reflection while also engaging in conversations on the role and function of the church and culture relative to worship.

EM687 Educational Ministry in Urban SettingsParticipants explore the impacts of urbanization, economic deprivation and racism on the theory and practice of Educational Ministry in urban settings. Consideration is given to the development of educational strategies for the local urban church. Typically taught inBoston. EM/WM/YM689 Theological Issues and Models of Urban Youth Ministry: U.S.This overview stresses the inner city context, how poverty and racism produce street culture and a code of the streets. Emphasis on topical and community research, a relevant and holistic collaborative approach. EM720 Project Course in Educational MinistriesIndependent study, any session by petition. See Student Handbook for information on project courses.

Prerequisite: EM502 or EM603 or equivalent ministry experience.

EM/CO/PC741 Counseling the Aged: Introduction to GerontologyThe significant growth of the population of older citizens necessitates a clearer understanding of the unique issues and needs of this population. This course is designed to take a holistic approach to counseling older persons. Specifically we will study the ways in which biological, psychological, sociological, economic, and spiritual interact in the lives of this population. EM760 Reading in Educational MinistriesIndependent study, any session by petition. See Student Handbook for information on reading and research courses. EM/MC801 Leadership, Management and Strategy for MinistryA triple workshop: Creative Life Planning, Management Theory and Plan for Future Ministry. Provides powerful small group experience and application of dynamic theory to future practice. EM860 Research in Educational MinistriesIndependent study, any session by petition. See Student Handbook forinformation on reading and research courses.

ET501 Christian EthicsAn exploration of how Christians can make and enact good, wise, and faithful ethical choices and develop moral character and community in the midst of a complex world. The course will examine: (1) the foundations of Christian Ethics, especially in Holy Scripture; (2) the contexts of contemporary ethical issues; (3) the methods of moral discernment and decision-making; and (4) the relationship of Christian ethics to that of the surrounding culture and society. Lectures, case studies, and discussion will be employed in an attempt to gain wisdom, understanding, character, and a prophetic voice relative to the moral issues inchurch and society.

ET/OT542 Old Testament and Christian EthicsAn examination will be made of key ethical passages in the Old Testament with special application to the issues raised in modern life. Focus is given to the interaction between Old Testament studies and Christian Ethics as well as Old Testament theology and Old Testament ethics.

ET/SE635 Social and Political EthicsCourse description not available. Please contact Division Chair.

ET642 Workplace EthicsBuilding good individual character and organizational culture . . . discerning and doing the right thing in personal and organizational contexts . . . how does a robustly biblical ethics (method and content) guide us in this domain? It is partly about faithfully, effectively responding to ethical problems that arise in the workplace; it is mostly about proactively building mission-driven, value-embedded, principle-guided ethically healthier individuals and organizations.