BS 1003. Basic Greek II. (3).

Taught by SFTS. Intensive introduction to working with the Greek text of the NT; assumes familiarity with the Greek alphabet and some basic volcabulary and grammatical concepts. Class meets at SFTS.

BS 1010. Biblical Greek. (3).

Taught at CDSP. This course offers an introduction to the Hellenistic (Koine) language as found in the New Testament. The emphasis is on exposure to the basic features of New Testament Greek, the use of exegetical tools and the ability to use Greek for practical purposes such as preaching and teaching in the context of ministry. Assignments include daily quizzes, written homework assignments, exams and short exegesis exercises. The course is primarily intended for students in MDiv programs or the equivalent; all are welcome to enroll.

BS 1036. Ecclesiastical Latin I. (3).

Taught at JST. This first half of a year's course aimed at preparing students to read (with a dictionary) Latin from Vulgate to recent Vatican documents. No prerequisites except rediness to come to class and study two/three hours in preparation. Daily recitation,occasional quizzes, midterm and final. Text: J.F. Collins, "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" (CUA Press).

BS 1037. Ecclesiastical Latin II. (3).

Taught by JST. A continuation of Ecclesiastical Latin I. Same text, same requirements. My hope is to finish the Collins Text before the end of the term and have time for reading of real texts from Bible and Christian Latin authors such as Augustine and Aquinas.

BS 1042. Latin I & II: Intensive Study. (6).

This six week course (June 12-July 21)covers two semesters of Latin. The course offers an introduction to the grammar and syntax of Latin. The goal is to learn Classical and Medieval Latin well enough by the end of Semester II to read accurately, precisely, and without extensive help. Exercises and readings are drawn from original texts of Classical and Medieval authors. There is strong emphasis on etymology, vocabulary, and comparative grammar. The three paperback textbooks are Wheelock's Latin, 7th edition (2011); Workbook for Wheelock's Latin by Paul Comeau and Richard LaFleur (2000); and Thirty-Eight Latin Stories Designed to Accompany Wheelock's Latin by Anne Groton and James May (2004). Grades for each semester are made up of four components: class participation including regular quizzes, written exercises, tests every four chapters (of 40 chapters overall), and a cumulative exam at the end of the semester. The course fulfills the Latin requirement for the JST or Boston College School of Theology & Ministry S.T.L.degree. Professor Greg Carlson is happy to answer questions about the course.

BS 1121. Basic Hebrew II. (3).

Taught by SFTS. The second (intensive) half of a course aimed at enabling students to achieve reading knowledge of biblical Hebrew. Class meets weekdays, at SFTS. BS1120 or equivalent].

BS 1127. Elementary Biblical Hebrew I. (3).

Taught at JST. This is the first half of a year long course introducing the basic grammar of biblical Hebrew. The course focuses on the basics of phonology (sounds), morphology (forms), and syntax (word order and function) for biblical Hebrew. The primary purpose of this course is to establish a foundational understanding of biblical Hebrew for students pursuing further study of the language. Issues of exegesis and interpretation will be discussed where appropriate, but the main focus of this course will be learning the grammar of biblical Hebrew. [20 max enrollment].

BS 1128. Elementary Biblical Hebrew II. (3).

Taught by GTU. This is the second half of a year long course introducing the basic grammar of biblical Hebrew. The course focuses on the basics of phonology (sounds), morphology (forms), and syntax (word order and function) for biblical Hebrew. The primary purpose of this course is to establish a foundational understanding of biblical Hebrew for students pursuing further study of the language. Issues of exegesis and interpretation will be discussed where appropriate, but the main focus of this course will be learning the grammar of biblical Hebrew. [BS 1127 or equivalent; 20 max enrollment].

BS 1250. Using Biblical Languages. (3).

Taught by GTU/ABSW This course introduces students to the fundamental skills of biblical interpretation including basic Greek and Hebrew analysis of biblical texts, the use of key Hebrew and Greek grammatical and lexical aids in both print and electronic resources. Students will also be introduced to basic linguistic theory and a wide range of methods of biblical criticism. Required course for MDiv students.

BS 1900. GTU Holy Land Tour/Seminar. (1.5).

BS 2002. Intermediate Hebrew I. (3).

Taught by CDSP and JST. The goals of this course are: to continue the study of Hebrew in 2 semesters of Elementary Hebrew (building vocabulary, morphology, syntax) and to read significant prose sections of the Hebrew Bible. At conclusion of semester course students will have developed greater proficiency in Biblical Hebrew narrative (oral reading and translation). Regular reading (oral) and translation, weekly quiz on vocabulary & morphology. [2 semesters Elementary Hebrew; Auditors with faculty permission].

BS 2003. Intermediate Hebrew II. (3).

Taught by DSPT. Students in the course continue the reading of biblical prose narrative begun in fall semester, with attention to the critical apparatus of BHS and some textual witnesses from Qumran. Attention given also to oral reading of the texts. Assessment by regular class participation and by two examinations. [Faculty consent required; Interview required].

BS 2005. Hebrew Reading. (1).

Taught by SFTS. This course will give students exposure to translating a range of Hebrew texts. Students will learn nuances of Hebrew grammar, syntax, and the text critical apparatus while reading Hebrew Scripture. The class will also raise issues of how translation matters for biblical exegesis. Pass/Fail only.

BS 2008. Intermediate Greek I. (3).

Taught by JST. This course is designed to develop proficiency in reading and translating New Testament Greek. For that purpose, it includes a revision of some elements of morphology and grammar. It nevertheless mostly consists in translating and analyzing sections of Luke, Acts, letters from the Pauline corpus, one document from the Apostolic Fathers paying special attention to syntax. The course also introduces the student to the usage of the critical apparatus found in UBS4 and NA28. Prerequisite: Two semesters of Greek or equivalent. Quizzes/Midterm and Final [One year of Greek; more detailed prerequisites are available from the instructor; 20 max enrollment; Auditors with faculty permission].

BS 2575. Jesus and Judaism. (3).

Taught by JST. In accord with Vatican II's call for the Church to "search" its spiritual and historical ties to "Abraham's stock" (Nostra Aetate 4), this bridge course investigates the Jewishness of Jesus in the context of Palestinian Judaism of the Greco-Roman era. The course will (1) relate elements of the Gospels' narratives of Jesus' life to historical and literary developments of Second Temple Judaism, (2) compare Jesus' interpretations of Mosaic ritual laws and ethical norms to other, roughly contemporaneous Jewish teachings, and (3) examine the conflict stories in the Gospels in the light of political and social tensions of Judean life under Roman rule. Required Text: The Jewish Gospels: The Story of the Jewish Christ by Daniel Boyarin.

BS 8100. Introductory Biblical Languages. (3).

This course introduces participants to the learning and use of Biblical languages through Bible Software. Participants will learn the basic morphology, syntax, and grammar of Biblical Hebrew and Biblical Greek in order to deploy this learning in the use of software. The course aims to equip participants with the initial skills needed to perform exegesis. Participants will be assessed by short quizzes, written assignments, and practice sessions. (Counted as Elective Credit).

CE 2008. Sexual Ethics. (3).

Taught at JST. This course is a theologically and scientifically informed reflection on major issues in Christian sexual ethics, with an emphasis on the Catholic tradition. Topics include: sex and sexuality, Biblical norms for sex, marriage and divorce, celibacy, homosexuality, pre-marital sex, pornography, contraception, et al. Format is reading/discussion and lecture. Student evaluation will be based on reflection papers on the reading and a final paper on a related topic of the student's choice. [Previous study of fundamental moral theology or a graduate introductory course in ethics; Faculty Consent required].

CE 2009. Work, Family & Ecology. (3).

Taught at JST. This course examines three central but often-neglected questions in Catholic social ethics. How can human labor be most life-giving? To what extent should we rethink family arrangements and gender roles in our new millennium? In what ways does our Christian vocation to care for the natural environment call for new commitments? Drawing upon recent developments such as the social teachings of Pope Francis, we will engage in moral reasoning about many issues that shape our cultural and physical environment. We will also investigate diverse Christian resources for social activism in response to the challenges of our times. Expect a combination of lecture, seminar format and student presentations. Requirements will be tailored for students in any masters or doctoral program.

CE 2012. Health Ethics. (3).

Taught at SKSM. Health and medicine lie at the intersection of thea/ologies, morals, and our bodies. This course provides a foundation in bioethics and the complexities of health, illness and health care. Students develop the ability to apply ethical theory and biopolitical knowledge to key health issues, such as end-of-life decision-making, patient-provider relationships, responsible research, genetic/reproductive technologies, and the care of vulnerable populations, organ donation, and crisis medicine. The course includes a significant "laboratory" component, in which students develop and lead hands-on analysis of key concepts and ethical problems in order to produce valuable arguments for bioethical debate as well as pastoral leadership.

CE 2013. Morality & Ethics. (3).

Taught by ABSW. This course is part of the 5 course Public Theology program. The class will be geared toward assisting the student in establishing a systematic personal ethical method from which one does their work--training clergy and community leaders to bring their spiritual perspective to the most pressing social issues of our time - and assisting them in creating ways to have their voices be heard. INTERSESSION 2018 Class meets daily, 1/16/18-1/20/18, from 9:00am-5:00pm at ABSW.

CE 2045/2056. Fundamental Moral Theology. (3,3).

Taught by DSPT. This course (designed for the MA/MDiv/MTS levels) will consider the fundamental principles of moral theology (the teleological drive for happiness and perfection, the moral virtues, freedom and voluntariness, natural law, prudence, the determinants of the moral act, moral "objectivity" and intentionality) from the perspective of the Roman Catholic tradition, particularly in the lineage of Aquinas. We will also examine in some detail the contemporary debate over the nature and importance of the "indirectly voluntary." Students should be prepared to engage in disciplined and critical reading and thinking in the Aristotelian/Thomist tradition, and be willing and able to synthesize a large amount of sometimes complex and difficult material; this is not an easy course. The format is lecture, with opportunity for questions and discussion; students will be required to write a book review and take an in-class final examination. Class attendance is required. [Auditors with faculty permission].

CE 2065. Introduction to Christian Ethics. (3).

This course introduces the field of Christian ethics by (1) studying major theoretical approaches, in particular focusing upon Anglican and Lutheran conceptions, and (2) exploring how Christians might address contemporary ethical issues. The course thus aims to advance students' historical and theoretical knowledge but to do so in a way that provides resources for contemporary moral decision-making and pastoral leadership. The structure of the course will combine lectures with class discussions throughout. Evaluation will be based upon a vocabulary quiz, a mid-term paper, a final paper, and class participation.

CE 2500. Ethics & Economics. (3).

Taught by JST. This course brings the insights of religious social ethics and Christian theology to bear on current economic realities. How may we relate the tradition of Christian reflection on economic justice (such as the documents of modern Catholic social teaching) to the task of advancing justice for individuals, social groups and entire societies? Students will develop their skills in social analysis and the application of theological principles. They will contribute to group presentations that help their classmates explore the justice dimensions of such realities as the globalization of markets, environmental degradation, international financial institutions, social inequality and migration. We will consider threats to authentic human development such as poverty, terrorism, and consumerism as well as public policies that address these concerns in a prudential way. Expect a combination of lecture, seminar format and student presentations. Requirements will be tailored for students in any masters or doctoral program.

CE 3050. Catholic Social Teaching. (3).

Taught at DSPT. This is a seminar course focused on the Roman Catholic social teaching as expressed in the encyclical tradition from Leo XIII to Pope Francis, Regional Bishops' Conferences around the world, and global-local organizations working for social justice. The study will examine the development of Catholic social thought as it emerges from the reading of the "signs of the times" in light of human experience, culture, history, social location along with sacred scripture and tradition. [20 max enrollment; Auditors with faculty permission].

CE 3080. Earth Ethics As Justice Ethics. (3).

This course addresses the unprecedented moral challenge facing humankind in the early 21st century. The challenge is to forge ways of living that Earth can sustain while also building social justice between and among societies. The course engages that challenge through the lens of Christian ethics. The complex intertwining of ecological destruction with racism and economic injustice on local and global scales will be a central focus. Methodological resources include liberation ethics, Earth ethics, inter-faith perspectives, eco-feminist perspectives, and eco-hermeneutics. The informing undercurrent of the course is the quest for hope and moral-spiritual agency in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The course functions as a seminar in which all participants are responsible for leading class discussion of readings.

CE 4035. Issues in Virtue Ethics. (3).

Taught by JST. Contemporary ethics is witnessing a resurgence of virtue and character-based modes of ethical reflection. However, one consistent challenge to this methodology is to question its adequacy as an action guide: is virtue ethics adequate to provide moral "traction" in difficult questions? How might a virtue-based approach affect analysis of moral issues? Students will delve into classical and modern virtue ethics rooted in the Thomistic/Aristotelian tradition, and will engage two topics of their own choice using virtue ethics methodology. Grading will be based on questions posted to the course Moodle site, final paper, class participation and class presentation. [One previous class in moral theology or Christian ethics at the graduate level, or extensive work in ethics at the undergraduate level; Faculty Consent required].

CE 5600. Climate Justice Climate Ethic. (3).

This course will use methodologies of Christian ethics to examine: 1) the climate crisis as a moral matter in relationship to various forms of structural injustice including injustice grounded in race/ethnicity, class, and colonialism, and 2) pathways for addressing the climate crisis. Special attention will be given to global - local connections and perspectives from marginalized communities. Methodological resources include liberation ethics, Earth ethics, post-colonial perspectives, eco-feminist perspectives, and eco-hermeneutics. This is a seminar course involving extensive reading, writing, collaborative knowledge building, and discussion grounded in the reading. Assignments include a paper, research into the climate justice movement, peer-teaching, and occasional short written assignments. The informing undercurrent of the course is the quest for hope and moral-spiritual agency in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. [15 max enrollment].

CE 8130. Religion, Violence and Peace. (3).

Taught by SFTS ONLINE - This course takes on the lens of conflict transformation to ask how to move from violence to peacebuilding, who are the stakeholders, and the part religions play on either side of the spectrum. Examines the role of religion in through theory and case studies. In part, we ask what is the political nature of religious violence, the discursive frames for victims, martyrs, perpetrators, testimony and trauma? We consider the role of religion in peacebuilding and conflict transformation through radical embrace, hope, memory work, reconciliation and reframed theodicy. [Auditors with faculty permission].

CE 8210. Intro to Christian Ethics. (3).

This online course introduces the field of Christian ethics by (1) studying major theoretical approaches, in particular focusing upon Anglican and Lutheran conceptions, and (2) exploring how Christians might address contemporary ethical issues. The course thus aims to advance students' historical and theoretical knowledge but to do so in a way that provides resources for contemporary moral decision-making and pastoral leadership. The course will be conducted online and asynchronously. Students will be required to read assigned texts, submit reflection papers on a regular basis, participate in online discussions, and write a final paper. NOTE: This course is jointly offered by CDSP & PLTS. [30 max enrollment].

FE 1005. Concurrent Field Study I. (3).

For PSR students. hour per week on-campus class and 15 hours per week on-site basic field education. 2-semester long course. Must take both semesters in sequence to get credit. Fulfills Basic Field Education requirement. Pass/Fail only. To enroll, student must have made arrangements for an approved field education placement with the Director of Field Education.

FE 1006. Concurrent Field Study II. (3).

For PSR students. 3 hour per week on-campus class and 15 hours per week on-site basic field education. Second part of 2-semester long course; must take both to get credit. Fulfills Basic Field Education requirement. Pass/Fail only. To enroll, student must have made arrangements for an approved field education placement with the Director of Field Education.

FE 1011. Internship I. (0).

For PSR students. Full-time on-site field education. Arranged in consultation and with approval of Field Education faculty. Pass/Fail only. To enroll, students must have made arrangements for an approved field education placement with the Director of Field Education. [Faculty Consent required; Auditors excluded].

FE 1200. Anti-Racism Training. (0).

Required annually for ALL certificate and degree programs (except while on project/internship) and is a prerequisite for project/ internship. Meeting info TBA.

FE 1201. Discerning Appropriate Pastoral Boundari. (0).

Discerning Appropriate Pastoral Boundaries Workshop. Prerequisite for ANY field placement in any degree program including Teaching Parish and Internship. Class meeting information TBA.

FE 1220. Teaching Parish. (0).

Three semesters required of PLTS MDiv students prior to Internship.

FE 1810. Shin Buddhist Servc & Ceremoni. (3).

SHIN BUDDHIST SERVICES AND CEREMONIES Teaches chanting and ceremonial required for ministerial service in the Jodo Shin Hongwanji-ha tradition. Offered every other semester.

FE 2002/2002. Clinical Pastoral Education,Cpe for Plts/Elca Candidacy. (0,0).

Requires at least 20 hours per week. Participate in ministry to persons, and in individual group reflection upon that ministry. Theoretical material from theology, the behavioral sciences, and pastoral care. Integrates theological understanding and knowledge of behavioral science into pastoral functioning. Taken at a center approved by the Assoc. for CPE under the supervision of an ACPE accredited supervisor who reports progress to student's Field Education Director and writes evaluations to be placed in the student's permanent file.,.

FE 2091. Field Education Placement I. (3).

For CDSP students. Supervised ministry in approved placements in the student's living and learning context, for students in a low-residence program. Weekly on-line check-in. Assignments: a learning covenant, weekly meetings with supervisor, weekly online reflections, keeping a journal, special reports as needed, timely completion of evaluation forms. Pass/Fail only. [PIN code required; contact cmccall@cdsp.edu. Auditors excluded.].

FE 2180. Intro to Theolgical Field Ed I. (3).

For CDSP students. Supervised ministry in approved placements, for students in the residential program. Weekly class sessions. Format: Lecture, discussion, and small groups. Assignments: a learning covenant, weekly reflection papers, timely completion of evaluation forms. CDSP students in first year of field education. Pass/Fail only. Students must have made arrangements for an approved placement. PIN code required; contact cmccall@cdsp.edu].

FE 2620. Theology of Ministry Practicum. (6.00).

Elective course in special Contextual Education placement or field research for Evangelism and Justice requirements. [Auditors excluded].

FE 3300. Advaned Theological Field Ed I. (3).

For CDSP studemts. Second year of supervised ministry in approved placements and weekly class sessions on campus. Format: Seminar. Assignments: weekly reflection paper, approved learning covenant, end of term evaluations. Pass/Fail only. Students must have an approved field placement. [Pass/fail only; PIN required; contact cmccall@cdsp.edu.].

FE 4012. Clinical Pastoral Education. (1-10).

This course is for Starr King students engaged in part-time or full-time Clinical Pastoral Education. Participate in ministry to persons, and in individual group reflection upon that ministry. Theoretical material from theology, the behavioral sciences, and pastoral care. Integrates theological understanding and knowledge of behavioral science into pastoral functioning. Upon completion, a written evaluation from the program supervisor will be placed into the student's permanent files. Discuss first with your advisor and then faculty. Final evaluation from CPE supervisor needs to be sent to faculty by the last day of the semester to receive credit. Every year SKSM offers an orientation to CPE and to the application process; students are responsible for applying and securing a place in a CPE program. Please check the SKSM Student Handbook for more information. Auditors excluded.

FE 4020. Internship. (0).

PLTS students only. Completed Requirement/Not Completed Requirement (CR/NC) only.

FE 4053. Congregational Fieldwork. (0.5-5).

For SKSM students. Fieldwork is an opportunity to put into action the theory learned in the classroom. Working in a congregation gives the student a chance to develop their unique pastoral voice while navigating complexities of a congregation's history, culture, systems, and ethos. Fieldwork placements may include: teaching a religious education class for children or adults, working with a youth group, serving on a pastoral care team, participating in a stewardship campaign and more. Please arrange with the professor. Faculty Consent required; Auditors excluded.

FE 4061. Community Fldwrk January. (0.5-2).

Taught by SKSM. Field work describes an involvement in community work for up to 15 hours a week with the ongoing support of a mentor. Community Field Work includes work in gender, racial and economic justice, queer activism, disability advocacy, immigration issues, environmental responsibility, civil liberties protection, HIV response, youth at risk, peace building, participating in a fundraising campaign for a non for profit or grassroots organization, chaplaincy, teaching and more. Students should discuss the field work opportunity with their advisor before making arrangements with the professor. Student and community mentor should discuss and sign a learning agreement before the official beginning of the field work experience. Midterm and final student/mentor evaluations will also be required by midterm and the last day of SKSM classes. All forms available from the professor at the beginning of the semester and on the SKSM Website. Please see Student Handbook for more information. [Faculty Consent required; 30 max enrollment; Auditors excluded].

FE 4063. Community Field Work Summer. (0.5-5).

For SKSM students. Field work describes an involvement in community work for up to 15 hours a week with the ongoing support of a mentor. Community Field Work includes work in gender, racial and economic justice, queer activism, disability advocacy, immigration issues, environmental responsibility, civil liberties protection, HIV response, youth at risk, peace building, participating in a fundraising campaign for a non for profit or grassroots organization, chaplaincy, teaching and more. Students should discuss the field work opportunity with their advisor before making arrangements with the professor. Student and community mentor should discuss and sign a learning agreement before the official beginning of the field work experience. Midterm and final student/mentor evaluations will also be required by midterm and the last day of SKSM classes. All forms available from the professor at the beginning of the semester and on the SKSM Website. Please see Student Handbook for more information. Faculty Consent required; Auditors excluded.

FT 1002. Research & Writing Lab Seminary Contxt. (0).

Working on a paper, thesis, or class presentation? Need help with overcoming procrastination, writer's block, or writer's anxiety? The purpose of this lab is to offer a weekly block of time wherein an instructor is present to offer support for, and feedback on, student research, writing, time management, and goal setting. This communal environment provides accountability and energy to increase motivation and productivity. The instructor is available during this time-block to meet with students one-on-one in a nearby room for periods of fifteen minutes to half an hour as needed.

FT 1023. Finding Place, Making Space. (1.50).

Christianity has often given attention to time. In this experiential course, we will engage with questions of place. How do we learn about and facilitate a community through making decisions related to changing space and contexts? How do we create sacred spaces? What do we do with stuff? How do we think about things as idols or icons? What are our attachments? Why? What from our current space needs to be incorporated for continuity, and how can it be made new? How do we consider aesthetics and ethics together? How do we connect our community to a wider community? How will we engage our neighbors in public spaces? How do we communally understand public spaces as "our" spaces (parks, trails, etc)? What do the spaces we create and the contexts we participate in communicate about our answer to the questions, "Who do you say that I am?", "Who do we say that we are?", and "What is important?" Evaluation will be based on participation and reflection papers. Pass/Fail only.

FT 1024. Formation for Ministry Group. (0).

Required for MDiv, MTS degree and CATS students. [5 max enrollment per section].

FT 1062. Interdisciplinary Lectures. (1.5).

Each week a different member of the SFTS faculty will address a common theme from the perspective of his or her discipline, providing students an opportunity to broaden and integrate learning in a key field. The course is required for all MDiv students entering in/after fall 2014 and is open to all masters degree students. Attendance is mandatory, a brief reflection paper is required. Pass/fail only.

FT 1111. Graduate Theological Writing. (1.5).

Taught by ABSW. Second semester of a required course for entering ABSW seminarians - open to other GTU students. Students will learn skills of academic writing, critical analysis, and articulation of objectives. Writing samples and instructor feedback integrate theory and praxis.

FT 1130. Church Leadership. (3).

Taught by ABSW. To prepare as ministry leaders in the 21st century, students will be exposed to new paradigms of church leadership. This introductory course designed to provide Masters of Divinity Students with basic principles of church as non-profit administration and management including navigating boards and organizational structures as systems, understanding budgets, assessing organizational capacity, developing staff and /or laity, and understanding social location (i.e,. contextual /cultural dynamics of the neighborhood and community). Students will learn organizational concepts, such as transformational leadership, adaptive change, conflict resolution, fund development, and member equipping. Course will include periodic papers and as a final project - an organizational assessment.

FT 1239. Organizing for Public Ministr. (3).

Taught by CDSP. This course focuses on developing skills, tools, and theoretical/reflective capacity for community organizing around multiple issues within a ministry context, and is taught by a team of experienced trainers from IAF (the nation's oldest network of faith-based and community organizations) with additional theological reflection and context provided by a CDSP professor. Format will include lectures, discussion, role-play, small group work, and reading. For those taking the course for academic credit, additional reading and writing, including pre-reading and a pre-course paper as well as a final paper, will be required. The course is open to all members of the seminary community and will also include local non-credit participants from community organizing projects.

FT 1277. Reading Congregations. (1.5).

This course assists M.Div students in establishing and integrating observational skills and tools of critical theological reflection for the purpose of discerning the socio/political, historical, liturgical, and theological "cultures" of selected congregations. We observe and analyze a variety of congregations at Sunday worship in order to identify the particular cultural and contextual dynamics operative within these congregations. We identify and reflect upon how worship space is organized and utilized in these communities; how the worshiping community integrates itself into the contexts in which it is located what worship means to both clergy and lay members in these communities; and how worship embodies and expresses a particular community's understanding of who God is and how God works in the world. Central to the course are the development of effective observational and reflective skills; preparation of written summaries of site observations; and identifying needs and goals for each student's future teaching parish site [Lutherans only] in consultation with the PLTS Office of Contextual Education. Graded coursework consists of written reflections and a final oral exam.

FT 1853. Spanish for Worship I. (3).

Spanish grammar, syntax and vocabulary with the goal of equipping students to lead worship services in Spanish. (To be followed by Spanish for Worship II.) Spanish for Worship I starts with review of basic Spanish grammar as refresher of prior Spanish language study and advances from there by abstracting grammatical principles and vocabulary from liturgical, ministry, and biblical sources. Recommended: One year of college Spanish or equivalent. Beginning students are welcome if intentional in dedicating extra time and work to catch up to level of course.

FT 1854. Spanish for Worship II. (3).

Classroom, face-to-face course. Continuation of Spanish for Worship I. Course focuses on liturgical, ministry, biblical, and theological resources to build language proficiency and confidence in the proclamation of Word and Sacrament liturgies in Spanish-speaking or bilingual contexts. Prerequisites: Spanish for Worship I. Students not having taken Spanish for Worship I could petition professor to enroll if having taken a minimum of two years of college Spanish.

FT 1856. Spanish Immersion: Los Angeles. (3).

FT 1902. Leadership in Ministry. (1.5).

Taught by CDSP. An introduction to a variety of multi-disciplinary tools for leadership in ministry. Through shared learning and case studies, together with theologicalreflection on our own practices, we will develop the courage and imagination needed for leadership. Pre-course readings, lecture, discussion, case studies. Evaluation: class participation, final paper. Audience: low-residency students. (Advanced work required: contact CDSP Registrar).

FT 2095. Fieldwork Or Project Development. (1.5).

Seminar for PLTS students to assist in developing their required major paper or project (required for the MTS degree). In addition, for those students seeking rostered status in the ELCA, attention will be given to design and implementation of supervised fieldwork that satisfies both the PLTS degree and ELCA candidacy requirements.

FT 2172. Vital Worship in the 21st Cent. (3).

Worship is the portal through which visitors find a spiritual home, members grow to greater discipleship and the whole congregation is inspired to "go and do likewise" in the world. The need is great for vital worship at the epicenter of congregational life. This course will explore the theology, history and ritual study of worship, excellence of practice in sensory-rich communication and intentional preparation needed by leaders of the 21st century church for worship that revitalizes congregations.

FT 2203. Cross-Cultural Experience. (0).

Supervised field experience in Asian American, Latino, African American, American Indian and other multi-cultural communities. PLTS MDiv and MTS students only.

FT 2204. Ministry Across Cultures. (3.00).

In this course the student will gain increased awareness of our diverse cultural values & pieties; discuss the intersection of ethnicity/race and socioeconomic class, and its repercussions for ministry; reflect theologically on our role as church leaders in the multicultural society of the U.S.; explore ways of practicing anti-racism in our Church; discern specific issues impacting ministry with African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, and Anglo Americans in the multicultural context of the United States. Lecture/discussion/films/guest speakers/research presentation/exam. [Auditors with faculty permission].

FT 2208. Bay Area Immigrant Intensive. (1.5).

FT 2525. Evangelical Justice Outreach. (1.5).

This course uses lecture/discussion to explore the following aspects of evangelism: Biblical basis, conceptual models based on differing theological approaches, practical models (e.g. community organizing), role of prayer, models for spiritual renewal, relationship with justice, assessment and critique of historic and new tools, and cultural sensitivity and appropriateness.

FT 2534. Church Leadership. (3).

This course will explore theological understandings of leadership, various styles of leadership and their effectiveness in different settings, dynamics of power and appropriate professional boundaries, and the practical skills needed to run a small non-profit such as a church parish. Students will engage material on these subjects through course readings, class discussions, reflection papers, and a group project and presentation. Required for PLTS MDiv students prior to internship.

FT 2923. Orgnztnl Leadrshp Ch & Commnty. (3).

Taught by PSR. "HOW DO I LEAD CHANGE AND CREATE A MORE JUST WORLD IN COMMUNITY?" In this course students will engage and generate questions, vision and practice as creative and compassionate spiritual leaders of social change in congregations, chaplaincies, campuses, and diverse faith-based community organizations. Students preparing to lead in religious congregations or other ministry settings will develop personal skills, analytic perspectives, and strategic knowledge needed for cultivating their own effective leadership style for religious and political-social change through: conversations with guest leaders from diverse ministry contexts; action/reflection leadership labs in community; readings; lectures; class discussion; practical trainings; and small group work. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to basic concepts and practices of theology, theory and practice of spiritual leadership for social change. Audience: MDiv.

FT 2942. Evangelism. (3).

This course uses lecture/discussion to explore the following aspects of evangelism: Biblical basis, conceptual models based on differing theological approaches, practical models (e.g. community organizing), role of prayer, models for spiritual renewal, relationship with justice, assessment and critique of historic and new tools, and cultural sensitivity and appropriateness.

FT 3950. 21st Century Evangelism. (1.5).

This course introduces the theological and practical dimensions of evangelism in the context of the 21st century and with special emphasis on the United Methodist Church. We shall investigate the theological basis of the Christian evangelistic message and think together about the ways this message can be shared in our present reality. Class format: seminar, lecture/class-discussion. Evaluation method: attendance and participation, small reflection papers, book review, and final paper.

FT 4082. Effective Change in Orgs. (1.5).

Innovating is at the core of successful enterprises today whether in congregations, or start-ups, or nonprofit agencies. It requires diligence, discipline and the credible projections of future trends and competitive forces. It requires imagination, focus and human resources. It also requires shared tools, practices and habits of mind. This course will introduce students to the tools and practices of innovation, deep congregational insight, and design thinking in churches. This is a learn-by-doing lab. Students will work collaboratively to understand and then solve challenges of today's congregational systems. The goal of this course is to equip students with skills and practices that drive administration and management in pastoral organizations, business and social innovation. These practices enable one to meaningfully contribute to congregation-centered problem solving; they emphasize empathy, flattened hierarchies and networked decision making with large and small churches. Students will be introduced to research methods, ethnographic interviewing/observation, analysis and synthesis, reflective thinking, persona and scenario creation, ideation processes, rapid prototyping, collaboration, concept testing, iterative design and narrative communication.

FT 4670. Public Ministry. (3).

This course will explore the calling and opportunities for the church and its members to engage in ministry beyond the walls of the church itself. We will study theologies of the Public Church and also analyze various models for Christian engagement in community organizing, advocacy, and direct services. The course will challenge students to conduct research in these areas and to integrate that with on-the-ground possibilities in their community. Evaluation will be based upon participation in class discussion, a class presentation, smaller writing assignments and a larger research project.

FT 4680. Public Ministry (distance). (0).

FT 8124. Formation for Ministry Group (online). (0).

Required for MDiv degree online students. [Online PLTS students only].

FT 8217. Vital Worship in the 21st Cent. (3).

Taught by SFTS. Worship is the portal through which visitors find a spiritual home, members grow to greater discipleship and the whole congregation is inspired to "go and do likewise" in the world. The need is great for vital worship at the epicenter of congregational life. This course will explore the theology, history and ritual study of worship, excellence of practice in sensory-rich communication and intentional preparation needed by leaders of the 21st century church for worship that revitalizes congregations.

FT 8227. Reading Congregations. (3).

This online course assists M.Div. students in establishing and integrating observational skills and tools of critical theological reflection for the purpose of discerning the socio/political, historical, liturgical, and theological "cultures" of selected congregations. We observe and analyze a variety of congregations at Sunday worship in order to identify the particular cultural and contextual dynamics operative within these congregations. We identify and reflect upon how worship space is organized and utilized in these communities; how the worshiping community integrates itself into the contexts in which it is located what worship means to both clergy and lay members in these communities; and how worship embodies and expresses a particular community's understanding of who God is and how God works in the world. Central to the course are the development of effective observational and reflective skills; preparation of written summaries of site observations; and identifying needs and goals for each student's future teaching parish site [Lutherans only] in consultation with the PLTS Office of Contextual Education. Graded coursework consists of written reflections and a final oral exam.

FT 9100. Addiction, 12 Steps & Church. (1.5).

Why is there a seminary course on addictions? Are there connections between addictions and the spiritual life and, if so, what are they? How might these issues affect or even shape our lives as ministers? How do our personal and individual values, life experience, and limitations impact our ability to deal with these issues and the people in whom they are embodied? How might God be manifesting in all this? The goal of the course is to familiarize church leaders with the issues of alcoholism/addiction and the 12 step process. This familiarization with alcoholism/ addiction will help church leaders so that they can recognize issues around alcoholism/addiction and refer parishioners to 12 step meetings and trained counselors. We shall try to maintain, or at least come back regularly to, a theological perspective. As we do all this, we shall become comfortable with the language and concepts of addiction and recovery. We shall move rapidly through a large amount of material. References will be available for those who wish to pursue topics in greater depth. We shall look at addiction from the standpoint of the addicted person, the significant other people who get caught up in the process with the addiction (co-dependents), the Church as extended family, and the issues as they relate to the larger community.

FT 9200. Special Topics. (1-3).

Special topics course. May be taken more than once.

HSST 1112. History of Christianity II. (3).

This course will concentrate on the 16th-century reformation and then explore selected developments in the following centuries chosen for their importance in understanding the challenges of contemporary ministry. Emphasis on reading primary texts and focus on issues of defining the church, the basis for truth claims, and the social and political contexts of Christian witness. (Flexible Life Students Only Except By Permission).

HSST 1114. History of Christianity I. (3).

Taught by CDSP. Introduction to the history of the Church, from the second century through the end of the Middle Ages. The course will focus on primary sources attached to key events, with lectures and class discussions. The course will be evaluated through short papers on the primary sources (4 papers of 2-­-4 pages each) and a final examination. The course is intended for MDiv and MA/MTS students.

HSST 1115. History of Christianity II. (3).

Taught by CDSP. Introduction to the history of the Church, from the fifteenth century through the twentieth. The focus will be on the western (Latin) Church. The course will focus on primary sources attached to key events, with lectures and class discussions. The course will be evaluated though short papers on the primary sources (4 papers of 2-­4 pages each) and a final examination. The course is intended for MDiv and MA/MTS students.

HSST 2902. Lutheran Confessional Writings. (3).

This course will examine the writings of the "Book of Concord" in their historical context, as theological documents, and with regard to their importance for contemporary proclamation and pastoral care. Lecture/discussion; midterm and final case studies. Required for second-year PLTS MDiv students and first-year MTS students.

HSST 4157. Orthodox Xtn Ch:history/Thlgy. (3).

Taught by GTU. This course is an introductory survey of the history and theology of the Orthodox Christian Church. Beginning with the Church's pre-Byzantine roots, the course will sketch the development of Orthodox Christianity through the Christological, Trinitarian, and iconoclastic controversies. Historical inquiry will be given to topics such as sin, salvation, and eschatology, as well as Byzantine art, music, and liturgy. The course combines lecture and seminar formats. Evaluation based on classroom participation, one short paper, a classroom presentation, and a final synthesis paper.

HSST 4204. Luther, the Bible, & the Jews. (3).

Martin Luther did not know any practicing Jews but he wrote about the Jewish faith throughout his career. He inherited and developed ingredients for a Christian theology and biblical hermeneutics that are of supersessionist nature. This seminar will probe the logic, ingredients, and context of Luther's comments about the Jews, particularly in his biblical hermeneutics and Christology. Attention will be given to his predecessors and contemporaries, as well as (select) subsequent appropriations of anti-Jewish ideologies in the early twentieth-century. In the post-Holocaust world of theology and history writing, and prompted by the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017, a critical re-assessment of the legacy of one of the most influential Christian teachers facilitates the necessary theological adjustments with the fundamentals of Christian faith for the sake of its transformative relevance in today's global and inter-faith context. This 4000-level course is open to advanced Master's level students and PhD candidates.

HSST 4224. Women and the Reformations. (3).

Women were deeply immersed in and affected by the Reformations of the sixteenth century and contributed in the shaping of their respective traditions. In this class, we will examine women's theological voices and their reactions to the new developments in theology and spirituality - and thereby critically assess the reality of the Reformations' impact with attention to gender factors. The contributions of women from different geographical contexts and factions (Lutheran, Calvinist, Anabaptist, Catholic) are interpreted in light of their published works and with interdisciplinary approaches (theology/history/ gender study). This 4000-level seminar, open to MA students, is designed to foster methodological innovation by re-interpreting a significant component of Christian tradition, by including women's works in the corpus of Christian theology, and by doing theological work with historical materials.

HSST 4802. English Reformations. (3).

Taught by CDSP. During the sixteenth century, Christians in England underwent a series of changes in their religion, some violent and rapid, others uneven and slow, that made the country Protestant. During those changes a wide range of writings was produced, many official documents from government and church, that helped shape the changes. In turn, some of those documents gained various degrees of authority in the Anglican church of subsequent centuries. This is a "great books" course, studying those influential documents in their historical context. Extensive reading in primary sources and two papers of seven to ten pages are required. [Pre-requisite: introductory study of the history of Christianity].

HSST 8100/8100. History of Christianity II. (3,3).

This ONLINE course will concentrate on the 16th-century reformation and then explore selected developments in the following centuries chosen for their importance in understanding the challenges of contemporary ministry. Emphasis on reading primary texts and focus on issues of defining the church, the basis for truth claims, and the social and political contexts of Christian witness. Lecture/discussion; 25-30 page journal on the reading and class material.,Taught by PSR. This course will concentrate on the 16th-century reformation and then explore selected developments in the following centuries chosen for their importance in understanding the challenges of contemporary ministry. Emphasis on reading primary texts and focus on issues of defining the church, the basis for truth claims, and the social and political contexts of Christian witness. Lecture/discussion; 25-30 page journal on the reading and class material.

HSST 8115. Hist of Christianity II Online. (3).

Taught by CDSP. Introduction to the history of the Church, from the fifteenth century through the twentieth. The focus will be on the western (Latin) Church. The course will focus on primary sources attached to key events, with lectures and online class discussions. The course is intended for MDiv and MA/MTS students.

HSST 9100. Special Topics. (3).

Special topics course. May be taken more than once.

HSST 9200. Special Topics:. (3.00).

Special topics course. May be taken more than once.

HSST 9400. S T: Freedom Theo W/ Martin Luther. (3).

Will read a slection of Luther's texts for a critical appreciation of his radical theology of freedom as it evolved in his context, and for its potential with issues of contemporary relevance. Topics include: the radical liverating Word; inclusgive grade and hospitality with sacraments; equality and mysticism in justification by faith; holiness, spirituality, and sexuality.

HS 1080. History I. (3).

Taught by SFTS. CHRISTIANITY FROM JEWISH SECT TO COLONIAL CHURCHES This course is an introduction to the history of Christianity and historical theology from the second to the seventeenth centuries. During this time, Christianity developed the main features of what is today the world's largest religion. Along the way, Christianity was transformed again and again as it adapted to vastly different, changing cultural and social environments. This course is about Christianity in the real world. You will learn how to study the origins and development of beliefs and practices, but you will also study much more. The course will introduce you to the continuities and varieties of Christian experience and belief in different times and places, from the Roman Empire to Persia, China, Africa, Europe, and Latin America, and you will be introduced to the complexity of Christianity's social, cultural, and political entanglements in all these places. The course will help you learn to break down real life situations and understand the fine points at which religious innovation and change occur, even when people try to resist change or return to the past. Audio files of weekly lectures, illustrated with slides, and videos are provided for each week. Readings from primary sources in translation are indicated on the course schedule. The readings will illustrate history, but more importantly, they will give you the opportunity to develop basic skills in assessing and evaluating the belief and behavior of religious communities in the real world. Weekly exercises will ask you to apply analytical skills, draw conclusions, and communicate them to your peers. You will be introduced to the history of the interpretation of the bible on the example of commentaries on the first day of creation in Genesis 1. You will learn about the historical entanglement of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. You will read and study several theological and mystical classics. You will be exposed to the politics, ideas, and actions that gave rise to Protestantism and the intimate relationship of Protestant and Catholic reforms. You will discover the birth of the tension between theology and natural science. Finally, you will be encouraged to apply the critical skills and aptitudes you are developing in your study of the past to situations of religious life, leadership, and service today.

HS 1081. History II. (3).

Taught by SFTS. CHRISTIANITY FROM COLONIAL CHURCHES TO GLOBAL RELIGION This course is an introduction to the history of Christianity from the Sixteenth century to the present. During this time, Christianity became the largest religion in the world. Along the way, it was transformed again and again as it adapted to vastly different, changing cultural, social, and political environments. Topics will include the roles of Christian churches in European colonialism, the impact of expanding cultural networks across the globe on religious knowledge, cultural hybridization; Christianity and the rise of nation-states; the conflict of religion and science; the role of Christianity in slavery and in anti-slavery, suffrage, fascist, and labor movements; the rise and fall of American denominations; and the competition of orthodox and pluralistic theologies. Lectures, readings in primary sources, discussions. Midterm and final examinations (term papers may be substituted).

HS 1105. History of Christianity I. (3).

Taught by DSPT. History of the Church from the Apostolic Period until the end of the Middle Ages, focusing, in particular, on its transformation from a small Jewish sect into the international Church of the middle ages. Some attention will be paid to the development of doctrine, but more emphasis will be placed on piety and worship, dissent, missions, mysticism, ecclesiastical organization, and Church relations to secular government. [25 max enrollment; Auditors with Faculty permission].

HS 1120. History of Christianity. (3).

Taught by PSR. This course is a basic introduction to the history of Christianity for students in a variety of programs of theological education. The format includes lecture, reading, class discussion, and the possibility of collaborative projects. The course will treat Christianity as a world religion, and will offer students ways of focusing on denominational history or the history of particular traditions, interpretation of Christianity to non-Christian communities, or the exploration of a particular theme or problem in the history of Christianity. The course will include attention to institutional church developments, theology, and the relationships of Christianity and society. Students will gain skills in finding and interpreting historical evidence, reading and using historical books and articles critically, and the ability to craft a good historical essay or presentation that could be used in an educational setting outside the classroom. Grading will be based on class participation including four written discussion forums on Moodle, and three written assignments.

HS 1220. Living Tradition. (3).

An introduction to theology and ministry in the Lutheran context with special attention given to Martin Luther's life and basic theological writings, the subsequent influences of Orthodoxy and Pietism, the Neo-Lutheranism(s) of the 19th century, and the Luther Renaissance of the 20th and 21st centuries. The course is also intended to assist students with their work in core courses that deal with questions of Lutheran identity and mission and for the kind of theological integration and reflection that takes place in the teaching parish. (Flexible Life Students Only Except By Permission).

HS 2006. Baptist History & Polity. (3).

Taught by ABSW. Beginning in Europe and tracing its development in America, this course will survey the history of the Baptist traditions. Attention will be given to prominent persons who helped shape the tradition as well as key social and theological issues that helped define Baptist over the years. This course is also presented as partial fulfillment of the regional polity requirement for ordination in the ABC/USA.

HS 2012. American Lutheranism. (3).

What has it meant to be a Lutheran in "America," i.e., in the United States? What might it mean to be one now? How might we develop an understanding of "American" Lutheranism as a cultural process whereby individuals and groups map, construct, and inhabit worlds of meaning? In addressing these questions, we will consider significant aspects of "American" Lutheran life??immigration and ethnicity, belief and identity, theology and confession, institutional arrangements, gender, religious practice and piety. Evaluation will be based on participation in class discussion, written assignments, and a final paper. The course will meet three times in-person during the course of the semester: 9/3, 10/15 & 12/10. The September and October meetings are both on Tuesday from 12:40pm to 2:00pm. The one in December is TBA.

HS 2020. Chrysostom & Social Justice. (3).

St. John Chrysostom is justly celebrated for his intense concern for the poor and disenfranchised. However, some of his views (such as his attitude toward women) are written off as being due to the limitations of time and culture. Using English translations of Chrysostom's homilies, this course will examine his views on the social fabric in relation to his overarching concern that his flock will attain the kingdom of heaven and to his understanding of what it means to be human. The students will be invited to examine their conceptions of social justice in light of their own basic presuppositions and understandings of humanity. The course will be discussion driven. Evaluation will be based on weekly written reflections, participation in classroom discussions, and one research paper.

HS 2195. Church:Modern to Contemporary. (3).

Taught by DSPT. CHURCH HISTORY, 1451-2013: A SURVEY OF THE LIFE AND STORY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH FROM THE FALL OF CONSTANTINOPLE TO THE FIRST DECADE OF THE 21ST CENTURY While the intent is to trace the general trends and conditions that shaped the Church Catholic during 500 years, the opportunity is given students to study more localized events and traditions, noting where movement has taken place to renew the Church and re-launch the Gospel mission. HS2195 is primarily a survey course.

HS 2442. Don Bosco Builder. (3).

Taught by DSPT. This course surveys the life and times of John Melchior Bosco ("Don Bosco," 1815-1888) from the founding of the Salesian Society (1859) and the unification of Italy (1861) to his death (1888), with particular attention to the political, social, and religious context. This context is particularly important because these twenty-five plus years saw an ongoing laicization of society, an end of the pope's temporal power, and the diminished influence of the Church in society, first under the governments of the historic Right (1861-1876), then under those much more hostile of the radical Left (1876-1891). Against this turbulent scenario, the course surveys the consolidation and expansion of the Salesian Society and the extraordinary diversification of the Salesian apostolate in the lifetime of the Founder. Format: Lecture, reflection papers. Intended Audience: MDiv, MA/MTS. [12 max enrollment].

HS 2498. Church to 1400. (3).

Taught by JST. This lecture/discussion course is an historical survey of Christianity from the 1st century CE to the 15th and the eve of Modernity. As surveys go, it's meant to lend an impression that lingers-one that informs broadly but also relies on occasionally closer scrutiny of select topics. The course is studiously multi-disciplinary, approaching major developments in the Christian churches from a variety of historical perspectives and original sources. Requirements include two short essays (5-7 pages): an analysis of one of our assigned original sources and a non-textual analysis--some work of art or architecture from the historical periods covered. Each student will present for discussion one of the original sources in the syllabus. Finally, students will participate in small group 'Pastoral Application Projects' which entail communicating historical material in particular pastoral settings.

HS 2751. History of the Eastern Church. (3).

Taught by ABSW. This course surveys the history of "Eastern" Christianity from late antiquity (age of the emperor Justinian) until the present day. The focus will be on the formation three characteristic components of Eastern Christianity: institutions, liturgy and piety, and mysticism and theology. The focus will be on Greek Christianity in the earlier part of the course and Slavic Christianity in the later.We will include Eastern Catholics, Copts, and Assyrian Churches as well as Eastern Orthodox. Relations with the Christian west will also be considered. [20 max enrollment].

HS 2776. Church: 1400 to Present. (3).

Taught by JST. This lecture/discussion course is an historical survey of Christianity from the 15th century to the present. As surveys go, it's meant to lend an impression that lingers-one that informs broadly but also relies on occasionally closer scrutiny of select topics. These topics include Christianity in the late medieval world, the Reformation, early Jesuit history, faith and the Enlightenment, missiology and the Church in the 20th century. The course is studiously multi-disciplinary, approaching major developments in the Christian churches from a variety of perspectives and historical sources.

HS 3577. Homosexuality & Christnty. (3).

Taught by PSR. This course offers an historical overview and survey of attitudes toward homoeroticism and homosexuality in ancient, medieval, and modern Christianity in the West and in present-day American Christianities. Several key figures, texts and movements will be considered and analyzed with a view toward understanding and interpreting their impact on contemporary debates. Seminar format; research paper and two (2) in-class presentations are required.

HS 4144. Luther and Reformations. (3).

An examination of Catholic and Protestant Reformations broadly conceived, from the late Middle Ages to the late sixteenth century, from Conciliarism to the Formula of Concord and the immediate aftermath of the Council of Trent. Special attention to Martin Luther, his life, his theology and biblical scholarship, his spirituality, and his polemic against others, including Muslims and Jews. Discussion of the reception and impact of Luther's ideas in theology and culture more generally, in the past and in the present present, and in light of the 500th anniversary of the publication of the Ninety-Five Theses in 2017.

HS 4191. Postcolonial Theory & Theology. (3).

Taught by PSR.

HS 4476. Heresies and Inquisitions. (3).

Taught by DSPT. Students in this seminar will read and discuss the sources for Christian dissenting movements during the period 1000-1400. Focus will be on "popular" heresies: Cathars, Waldensians, Joachites, Fraticelli, Dolcinites, Free Spirits, witches etc. We shall also examine how Orthodoxy responded to dissent: persuasion, coercion, repression, and inquisition. The goal of this course will be acquiring the background and techniques needed to understand and interpret original sources on dissent and its repression in the middle ages. The outcome will be that the student is able to write an original research paper, potentially publishable as an article, on some aspect of medieval dissent or its repression, using original sources and showings control of modern scholarly literature on the topic. [10 max enrollment].

HS 4525. The Seven Councils. (3).

Taught by DSPT. The Ecumenical Councils from Nicaea (325) to Nicaea II (787). Theology and Practice of the Conciliar Principle. The dogmatic and disciplinary canons. The interaction of ecclesial and imperial power. Significant personalities and issues. Greek useful but not necessary. Format: lecture/discussion. Research paper and class presentation. [Faculty Consent required; Auditors excluded].

HS 5022. New Religious Movements. (3).

Taught by GTU. This seminar will introduce students to the research field of New Religious Movements and to the structure and content of the Doctoral Program in New Religious Movements at the GTU. It will initiate students to the techniques of research, introduce some methodologies appropriate to the field of New Religious Movements, survey broadly the two historical periods (nineteenth century alternative movements and twentieth-century alternative movements), and promote skills in organizing and writing. The seminar will be geared specifically to the needs and interests of doctoral students in New Religious Movements, but students from other fields and other programs are welcome. Informed classroom participation is 75% of the final grade, final research paper or pastoral project is 25%.

HS 8010. History I. (3).

Taught by SFTS. CHRISTIANITY FROM JEWISH SECT TO COLONIAL RELIGION. (ONLINE VERSION) This course is an introduction to the history of Christianity and historical theology from the second to the seventeenth centuries. During this time, Christianity developed the main features of what is today the world's largest religion. Along the way, Christianity was transformed again and again as it adapted to vastly different, changing cultural and social environments. This course is about Christianity in the real world. You will learn how to study the origins and development of beliefs and practices, but you will also study much more. The course will introduce you to the continuities and varieties of Christian experience and belief in different times and places, from the Roman Empire to Persia, China, Africa, Europe, and Latin America, and you will be introduced to the complexity of Christianity's social, cultural, and political entanglements in all these places. The course will help you learn to break down real life situations and understand the fine points at which religious innovation and change occur, even when people try to resist change or return to the past. Audio files of weekly lectures, illustrated with slides, and videos are provided for each week. Readings from primary sources in translation are indicated on the course schedule. The readings will illustrate history, but more importantly, they will give you the opportunity to develop basic skills in assessing and evaluating the belief and behavior of religious communities in the real world. Weekly asynchronous exercises will ask you to apply analytical skills, draw conclusions, and communicate them to your peers. The learning community will be reinforced by periodic web conferences. You will be introduced to the history of the interpretation of the bible on the example of commentaries on the first day of creation in Genesis 1. You will learn about the historical entanglement of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. You will read and study several theological and mystical classics. You will be exposed to the politics, ideas, and actions that gave rise to Protestantism and the intimate relationship of Protestant and Catholic reforms. You will discover the birth of the tension between theology and natural science. Finally, you will be encouraged to apply the critical skills and aptitudes you are developing in your study of the past to situations of religious life, leadership, and service today.

HS 8020. Baptist History and Polity. (3).

Taught by ABSW. Beginning in Europe and tracing its development to America, this course will survey the history of the Baptist traditions that contributed to the present theological and ethical principles understood as Baptist polity. To identify oneself as Baptist is not a monolithic understanding. Students will find a very diverse practice. In this online course, attention will be given to prominent persons shaping the tradition. Students shall engage in weekly interactive exchange as discussion of readings and exploration of mutual congregational experiences. This course may fulfill the Baptist polity course requirement for ordination in the American Baptist Churches, USA. The exchange should be a fun learning experience through committed readings and invigorating exchange among students with input from the professor.

HS 8100. History of Christianity I. (3).

This online course will trace the history of Christian communities from their inception through the late medieval period. Emphasis on close reading of primary texts and issues of power, authority, the nature of discipleship, and the social and political contexts of Christian witness. Lecture/discussion; four 3-5 page papers and either a written take-home or oral final exam. Required for PLTS MTS and MCM students not taking HS 1112 or HS 2012. (Flexible Life Students Only Except By Permission).

HS 8417. Hstry of Xtnty in Pacific Reg. (3).

Taught by PSR, ONLINE. HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY IN THE PACIFIC REGION, a course designed as an elective for MDiv, MA, DMin and PhD students. The usual historical narratives that have helped mainline, ecumenical, and progressive American Christians define their identity do not seem as relevant in the Pacific world where so many do not share the cultural and historical experience from which these narratives derive. In this class we will take a different look at the history of Christianity in the Pacific world and work to build historical narratives that will inspire and undergird the work of strengthening and re-shaping Christian communities for the future and illuminate the relevance of Christian thought and practice for addressing the problems facing Pacific societies. Students will learn skills for finding and interpreting sources of information about history, creating plausible historical narratives, and viewing historical events and persons from more than one point of view. This is an ONLINE course. There will be 4 synchronous webinars scheduled after the first meeting of the class and is otherwise asynchronous. The course will be available on the GTU Moodle platform and will involve students in a number of learning experiences. Grades will be based on written work in the class, the quality of engagement in class conversations, quizzes, and small collaborative projects. PhD students will be expected to use more than one language in their research work. [Auditors excluded].

HM 1001. Introduction to Preaching. (3).

Taught by SFTS. Introduction to the composition and delivery of sermons with attention given to hermeneutical and theological issues. Examination of selected homiletical models. Practice preaching. Instructor and class critique. Sermon recording option. SFTS core course.

HM 1073. Foundations of Preaching. (3).

Taught by DSPT. In this course, the student is given the fundamental elements of preaching, preparation of Scriptural text for proclamation, the study and prayer over the text of Scripture, the composition of a homily founded upon and flowing from the text to facilitate an encounter with Jesus and His saving grace and the actual practice of proclaiming the Scriptures and preaching upon them. [Faculty Consent required; 12 max enrollment].

HM 2100. Introduction to Homiletics. (3).

Taught by GTU. This is a basic (introductory) course in the theory and practice of liturgical preaching. The class will be centered on the practice of preaching by students, as well as the skills of careful listening and the offering of constructive criticism for the benefit of all participants. The particular emphasis of this homiletics course will be on lectionary-based preaching in a eucharistic context. In addition, there will be reading and discussion on various models of homily preparation valuing ecumenical resources, the various texts in any community which contribute to contextualized preaching, as well as some of the important and emerging contemporary issues in preaching. [PIN code required; contact ghudgins@ses.gtu.edu.].

HM 2230. Liturgical Preaching. (3).

Taught by DSSPT. In this course, the student is given the fundamental elements of preaching, preparation of Scriptural text for proclamation, the study and prayer over the text of Scripture, the composition of a homily founded upon and flowing from the text to facilitate an encounter with Jesus and His saving grace and the actual practice of proclaiming the Scriptures and preaching upon them. In this course, the student will explore the elements of preaching within the context of the liturgy of the Church and its celebration of the sacraments. [Faculty Consent required; 12 max enrollment].

HM 2244. Preaching: Theology & Praxis. (3).

Taught by PSR. This course will familiarize students to diverse theologies and understandings of preaching so that they will come to understand preaching in their local contexts. Discussions will focus on biblical exegesis, interpretation, sermon form, orality, the person of the preacher, sermon delivery, issues of authority and the ethics of preaching. Weekly assigned readings. Students will preach two sermons in class which will be evaluated by professor and students.

HM 2258. Prophetic Preaching. (3).

Taught by ABSW. This intermediate lecture/discussion course will equip students with the theories and practical skills of biblical interpretation and sermon design in many settings of prophetic ministries in the 21st century postcolonial societies. Each student will prepare and preach two sermons in class, one on a given text and the other on a student's chosen text of his or her interest, and write a 10-15 page paper. [Basic preaching or IDS 2260; 12 max enrollment].

HM 2525. Biblical Preaching. (3).

This course uses lecture/discussion to explore strategies regarding sermon content, design, and delivery. Each student prepares sermons and preaches them in class. Evaluation is based on written assignments, sermon preparation, and sermon delivery. Pass/Fail only. Required for PLTS MDiv students prior to internship.

HM 4007. Advanced Thematic Preaching. (3).

Taught by SKSM. This is an advanced hybrid course in thematic preaching intended for students with preaching experience who seek to further develop their own unique preaching presence and voice. Topics will focus on thematic development, use of poetic voice, effective sermon construction, pulpit presence, and preaching through the liturgical year. This course utilizes a high level of peer collaboration and review. All religious traditions are welcome. Some of our students (a maximum of four) will be joining us from offsite. If you plan to take this course as a low resident student, you need to have access to video recording equipment (the quality from a laptop is sufficient) in order to present your sermons. [Faculty Consent required; 15 max enrollment].

HM 4087. Contemporary Preaching Theorie. (3).

Taught by ABSW. This advanced seminar, designed for advanced Masters and Doctoral students, will deal with various theories around the New Homiletic and related preaching theories which have been discussed for the past four decades. Successful students will have a good grasp of trends in preaching theories that are being dealt with among mainline North American scholars. Students will make presentations, write book reviews and research papers, and take a part in discussion around a selected author or topic each week. A prerequisite: an introductory or basic preaching course.

HM 8101. Introduction to Preaching. (3).

Taught by SFTS. Introduction to the composition and delivery of sermons with attention given to hermeneutical and theological issues. Examination of selected homiletical models. Practice preaching. Instructor and class critique. Sermon recording option. SFTS core course. [8 max enrollment].

HM 9840. St: Homiletics. (1.5-3).

Special homeltics topic course. May be taken more than once.

LS 1010. Plts Worship Preparation. (0).

Worship preparation for PLTS chapel. Pass/Fail only.

LS 1012. Living Worship. (2).

This two-semester collaboratory course is designed through both classroom work and lab work to explore the histories and theologies of Lutheran worship, including its global expressions; to articulate a theology of baptism and communion; to prepare worship for weekly PLTS chapel services; to work with members of the pastoral care class to prepare services for life passages; and to embody postures, gestures and rubrics to find and develop their own styles of worship leadership. Evaluation will be based on participation, worship preparation, and written assignments.

LS 1012A. Living Worhsip Part A. (2).

This is the first of a two-semester collaboratory course is designed through both classroom work and lab work to explore the histories and theologies of Lutheran worship, including its global expressions; to articulate a theology of baptism and communion; to prepare worship for weekly PLTS chapel services; to work with members of the pastoral care class to prepare services for life passages; and to embody postures, gestures and rubrics to find and develop their own styles of worship leadership. Evaluation will be based on participation, worship preparation, and written assignments.

LS 1012B. Living Worship Part B. (2).

This is the second of a two-semester collaboratory course is designed through both classroom work and lab work to explore the histories and theologies of Lutheran worship, including its global expressions; to articulate a theology of baptism and communion; to prepare worship for weekly PLTS chapel services; to work with members of the pastoral care class to prepare services for life passages; and to embody postures, gestures and rubrics to find and develop their own styles of worship leadership. Evaluation will be based on participation, worship preparation, and written assignments.

LS 1020. Chapel Reflection Ritual Lab. (1.5).

Taught by SKSM. Chapel Reflections is an experiential class that workshops SKSM Chapel worship toward creating deeper understanding of and skills for ritual creation. Chapel services are defined as "an opportunity for the whole school to come together for worship and renewal... rooted in Unitarian Universalist practices and heritages present in our community." Each session of Chapel Reflections will reflect on ritual leadership demonstrated in the preceding chapels. Through focused reflection, students will have an opportunity to more deepen their understanding and implementation of successful community-building devotional workshop practices. Chapel Reflections students are expected to attend SKSM weekly Tuesday afternoon chapel service. [15 max enrollment; Auditors excluded].

LS 1201. Christian Worship. (3).

Taught by PSR. For many communities of faith, worship forms the heart of their life together. It is a place where participants learn the behaviors, rhythms, and patterns of faith that form them for lives of spiritual and social transformation. In this introduction to the practice of worship, we will examine the ways in which worship both shapes and is shaped by culture, history, theology, language, and practice. As we investigate the different movements and rhythms of worship and sacraments, students will learn to harness the power of embodied spiritual and ritual practices in different ministry contexts by critically and constructively engaging liturgical texts and contexts, by designing multisensory, intercultural, and meaningful worship services, and by practicing their leadership of different elements of worship, all while immersing themselves in their own unique religious/denominational, historical, and cultural styles of worship. This lecture/discussion course will be evaluated by attendance, participation, weekly critical and constructive reflections, midterm exam and final worship design synthesis project. [Auditors with faculty permission].

LS 2132. Celebration of Euchar & Music. (3).

Taught by JST. the Eucharist from historical, liturgical-theological, spiritual, musical and pastoral points of view. In this course will be studied the structural elements of the order of the Mass from the following points of view: 1. Historical aspects 2. Liturgical and theological aspects / Documentation 3. Reflection / The mystagogical implications 4. Musical aspects 5. Pastoral aspects.

LS 4220. Research in Music & Liturgy. (3).

MDV 3010. Plts Exchange Program. (0).

ELCA SEMINARIES' J-TERM CROSS-REGISTRATION COURSES The ELCA Seminaries' J-Term Reciprocity Program permits degree students enrolled at any of the ELCA seminaries to cross-register for select J-Term courses hosted by the other ELCA Seminaries. Only the courses listed below are available for cross-registration. For further information, consult the host seminary's website or Registrar. For on-campus courses, students are expected to contact the host seminary regarding housing arrangements (the cost of which is the student's responsibility).

MDV 3015. P.L.T.S in Comp/Thesis Project. (3).

For MTS/MDiv degree students preparing for comprehensive examinations, writing a thesis, or completing a project. 0.0-6.0 units.

NT 1001. NT Introduction: Paul. (3).

Taught by SFTS. This course is an examination of Paul's life, letters, and theology, as well as of the deutero-Pauline letters and theology. Debated today, e.g., are Paul's relationship to Jesus, more broadly his relationship to contemporary Judaism(s), whether justification by faith is the center of his theology, his attitude to women's leadership in the congregations, what Paul meant by advising slaves to remain in their "call," his relationship to Roman imperialism, and how the deutero-Pauline epistles (re)interpret Paul's theology and ecclesiology. This introduction to Pauline letters will also include practicing exegesis, as well as increasing awareness of Judeo/Greco/Roman culture, religion, and society, e.g., of the houses in which Pauline congregations lived and worshipped. The course is partly taught as a "flipped classroom": Flipped classroom is a form of blended learning in which students learn content online by watching video lectures, and in tutorials is done with teachers and students discussing questions. Evaluation: Final examination, book review MDiv, MA/MTS.

NT 1003. Intro to New Testament. (3).

Taught by DSPT. This course will introduce the issues basic to the study of New Testament texts, reviewing the historical and social contexts, surveying the literature in terms of its referents and rhetoric. There will be an emphasis on the continuity between the two biblical testaments. The basic critical tools of modern biblical study will be utilized. The format will be lecture and discussion, with prepared participation expected and occasional short written assignments anticipated. [Faculty Consent required; 20 max enrollment; Auditors excluded].

NT 1009. Introduction to New Testament. (3).

NT 1014. NT Introduction: Gospels. (3).

Taught by SFTS. This course is a general introduction to the canonical and apocryphal Gospels and Acts in early Christian literature. Major methodological issues in current Gospel scholarship will be introduced first. Then, each text of the Gospels and Acts will be interpreted in terms of its literary characteristics, historical background and theological ideas. Throughout the course hermeneutical implications of the critical interpretation of the bible will be raised and discussed.

NT 1016. Critical Intro to NT. (3).

Taught by PSR. This introductory course to the New Testament begins by familiarizing students with some basic issues of the text (manuscript transmission, translation, and canon) and the Greco-Roman and Judaic context of its writing. We will then focus on the diverse body of texts that form the NT itself, paying special attention to various methodologies of interpretation and the perspectives they represent. Intended Audience: MDiv, MA.

NT 1070. Introduction to N.T Greek. (3).

Part one of a two semester course sequence designed to enable students to read the Greek New Testament. With the aid of Accordance Bible software, students learn Greek vocabulary and grammar inductively by reading the Gospel pericopes from John assigned to Lent and Easter for Year A of the Common Lectionary. Extensive online resources are supplemented by a two-hour weekly in-class discussion session. Non-PLTS students enrolled in the course may purchase the required software at a considerable discount through PLTS. Required for PLTS MDiv students who have not elected the Spanish alternative or have not otherwise fulfilled the language requirement.

NT 1074. Reading NT Texts in Greek. (3).

Part two of a two semester course sequence designed to enable students to read the Greek New Testament. Some attention will also be given to the Septuagint. With the aid of Accordance Bible software, students learn Greek vocabulary and grammar inductively by reading each week one or more pericopes assigned by the Common Lectionary to the following Sunday. Non-PLTS students enrolled in the course may purchase the required software at a considerable discount through PLTS. Required for PLTS MDiv students who have not elected the Spanish alternative or have not otherwise fulfilled the language requirement.

NT 1075. Interpreting the Gospels. (3).

This course introduces the four canonical gospels and several apochryphal gospels, with a focus on their theologies as well as on contemporary methods of interpretation. The class is primarily for pastors who will be preaching, reflecting ethically, and giving pastoral care for parishioners in dialogue with these gospels with their narratives and words of Jesus. [20 max enrollment].

NT 1215. The Gospel of John in Greek. (3).

By reading selected portions of John's Gospel in Greek, students will build vocabulary while constantly reviewing morphology and grammar. Designed for beginning level students who have completed one semester of Greek. Required of PLTS MDiv students who have not met the Greek requirement. Lecture/discussion. Weekly quizzes.

NT 2000. New Testament Exegesis. (3).

Taught by SFTS. This is an introduction to major hermeneutical theories from Romanticism to postmodernity and the standard exegetical methods currently practiced in New Testament interpretation. Theoretical discussion will be followed by interpretation of selected passages from various parts of the New Testament. Due attention will be given to the ordination exam of the PCUSA, while the course aims at wider applicability. Lecture and discussion. Final exegesis paper. MDiv/MATS/MABL/MA. [Elementary Greek].

NT 2238. The Synoptic Gospels. (3).

Taught by DSPT. The course will offer opportunities to work with Mark, Matthew, and Luke: what they share, where they differ, how they communicated in their likely historical contexts and to us now. The standard critical tools of biblical study will be used: recovery as possible of historical and sociological circumstances; relevant literary features in particular; some sense of how the gospels have been received. Their relationship to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament will get special attention. Lecture/discussion format; short writing assignments. [Faculty Consent required; 15 max enrollment; Auditors excluded].

NT 2251. The Gospel of John. (3).

Taught by DSPT. This course will be a basic introduction though at the intermediate level to the fourth Gospel, studying its literary character in detail, with some emphasis as well on its historical issues and reception within the tradition. The structure and symbolism will receive special attention, with students expected to use modern methods (as well as classic methods) to explore these features. Some previous critical study of the NT (either an introduction or another NT course) is required, since the basic tools of NT study must already be in hand. Short written assignments (three to five) and substantial reading of secondary sources and class participation will be used to evaluate student progress. [Faculty Consent required; 20 max enrollment; Auditors excluded].

NT 2257. Gospel of Mark: Then and Now. (3).

Taught by GTU. An examination of key themes of the Gospel of Mark, focusing on the implications for contemporary exegesis and application. Topics may include apocalyptic, miracles, the role of women, and Christian-Jewish relations. Format: seminar with some lecture material. Assignments include discussion, short responses, and a final paper. Audience: MDivs and MAs.[20 max enrollment].

NT 2500. Paul. (3).

An examination of Paul's life, letters, and theology, as well as of the deutero-Pauline letters and theology. Debated today, e.g., are Paul's relationship to Jesus, more broadly his relationship to contemporary Judaism(s), whether justification by faith is the center of his theology, his attitude to women's leadership in the congregations, what Paul meant by advising slaves to remain in their "call," his relationship to Roman imperialism, and how the deutero-Pauline epistles (re)interpret Paul's theology and ecclesiology. This introduction to Pauline letters will also include practicing exegesis, as well as increasing awareness of Judeo/Greco/Roman culture, religion, and society, e.g., of the houses in which Pauline congregations lived and worshipped.

NT 2523. Paul's Letters-Context & Thlgy. (3).

NT 2530. Methods:Study of the Synoptics. (3).

Taught by JST. nt 2549 Contents and theological perspectives of the synoptic gospels. Introduction to exegetical methods such as historical criticism, narrative criticism and reader's response. Format: Lectures/discussion. Evaluation: Written assignments/research paper/in class and online discussions. The course is intended for MDiv, MTS, MA, and STL students. [Faculty Consent required; 32 max enrollment].

NT 4900. As Nver Seen B4:Visions in NT. (3).

Taught by JST. This seminar will examine material from the NT which describe visionary experiences found in the synoptic Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, 2 Corinthians, and Revelation. It will use approaches from cultural anthropology, intertextuality, narrative criticism, and media studies to study these segments of the NT. Format: lectures/seminar. Evaluation: student presentations, short written assignments, term paper. [15 max enrollment; Auditors excluded].

NT 6001. Texts and Methods NT. (3).

Taught by SFTS. The Text and Methods seminar is an introduction to the state of biblical studies and the primary methodologies for New Testament. It provides hermeneutical theories from standard historical critical methods to new approaches like postcolonial theory currently practiced in New Testament interpretation. Theoretical discussion will be followed by interpretation of selected passages from various parts of the New Testament. We will focus on 1 /2 Corinthians and Ephesians. Format: Seminar. Evaluation: Final exegesis paper, three reflection papers. Audience: Doctoral Students, advanced MABL. [Faculty Consent required].

NT 8109. Intro to New Testament Online. (3).

NT 8114. NT Intro: Gospels - ONLINE. (3).

Taught by SFTS. This online course is a general introduction to the canonical and apocryphal Gospels and Acts in early Christian literature. Major methodological issues in current Gospel scholarship will be introduced first. Then, each text of the Gospels and Acts will be interpreted in terms of its literary characteristics, historical background and theological ideas. Throughout the course hermeneutical implications of the critical interpretation of the bible will be raised and discussed.

NT 8175. Interpreting the Gospels. (3).

This online course introduces the four canonical gospels and several apocryphal gospels, with a focus on their theologies as well as on contemporary methods of interpretation. The class is primarily for pastors who will be preaching, reflecting ethically, and giving pastoral care for parishioners in dialogue with these gospels with their narratives and words of Jesus.

NT 8270. Paul's Letters:Cntxt & Thlgy. (3).

Taught by JST. Exegetical and theological study of Paul's letters as expressions of an early Christian contextual theology. Location of each letter in the whole Pauline corpus. Survey of theological themes with emphasis on their contemporary relevance. Audio podcasts. Discussion forums/assignments/research paper. [Faculty Consent required; 15 max enrollment; Auditors excluded].

NT 8450. Gospel of Matthew in Contexts. (3).

This is an on-line course on the Gospel of Matthew in its historical setting in the first century Mediterranean world. The class will introduce the current status of Matthean scholarship and discuss a major shift of perspectives among contemporary Matthean scholars regarding the author's relation with Judaism. Then important passages in Matthew will be interpreted through standard exegetical methods and major themes of Matthew's theology will also be discussed accordingly. Along with the historical critical method(s), which is the primary interpretive tool in this course, the class will explore some of the newer reading strategies that constitute part of the rubric of postmodern hermeneutics to see how the ancient text could come alive and shed light on contemporary issues. [Faculty permission required; 20 max enrollment].

NT 9300/9400. Global Text: Theory & Method. (3,3).

This course is an advanced survey of theoretical and methodological approaches to New Testament Texts. This course divides contemporary biblical scholarship in five over-arching paradigms: historical-critical, literary, socio-scientific, theological, and ideological. We will explore the historical development of these paradigms and investigate how they build upon each other, their conflictive relationships and research agendas, and how they envision the future of the discipline at the theoretical/philosophical, theological, and ecclesial levels. The emphasis will be on ideological and theological approaches that expand the field of New Testament Studies beyond its traditional boundaries. Accordingly, the course is an exploration of Feminist, Queer, Postcolonial, Marxist, Animal Studies, and Contextual Liberationist Methodologies.

OT 1070. Introduction to the OT. (3).

Taught by SFTS. This course offers a critical introduction to the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. Students will learn about the ancient Near Eastern context of the OT/HB, the history of ancient Israel, the different parts and books within the OT/HB, the processes from oral original to canonical books, different streams of tradition (theologies) within the OT/HB, etc. Evaluation method: classroom participation, several short exams, three short papers. [Auditors with faculty permission].

OT 1076. Intro to the Old Testament. (3).

OT 2054. Beyonce and the Hebrew Bible. (3).

Taught by SFTS. This course will explore the social discourse and politics surrounding the music and public persona of Beyonce Knowles. The course will use Knowles a paradigmatic figure to explore issues of womanist thought, with particular interest in topics of race, class, and gender, focusing on concepts of sexuality, embodiment, agency, etc. These popular social and political issues will serve as a framework to evaluate various texts in the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. [Faculty Consent required; 20 max enrollment; Auditors with faculty permission].

OT 2056. Film & the Hebrew Bible. (3).

Taught by CDSP. An examination of the interface between biblical literature and film, especially movies, documentaries, and educational material, with reception theory as the methodological framework.

OT 2076. Womanist-Feminist Biblical Intrepretatn. (3).

Taught by SFTS. WOMANIST-FEMINIST BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION This course will use intersecting disciplines of ethical theory and literature as tools to construct various approaches to womanist and feminist biblical hermeneutics. As such, the class will require students to develop paradigms for understanding concepts of race, ethnicity, and gender as competing and intersecting realities both within the Bible and in its use and misuse in reader reception throughout history.

OT 2094. Pentateuch & Former Prophets. (3).

Taught BY DSPT. This course, proceeding by lecture and discussion, will involve close, critical and careful study of the Pentateuch and Former Prophets (Joshua through 2 Kings), highlighting the main historical/ social issues, the literary tools useful for analysis, and the relevance of the books to various communities receiving them, including ourselves. The books of Genesis and Deuteronomy will anchor study of the other books. Issues of land- its fruitfulness and fragility-will be central. Participants can expect to write about 25 pages, likely in shorter and focused segments (though to write a research paper is an option). Regular, prepared participation is also expected, demonstrating familiarity with both texts and methods of study. [Faculty Consent required; 20 max enrollment; Auditors excluded].

OT 2095. Methods: Pentateuch & Histories. (3).

Taught by JST. A socio-historical and literary survey of the Pentateuch and Histories with attention to the effects of culture upon both the composition and reception of these writings in faith communities. The course provides a foundation in critical methodologies and in the theory and practice of exegesis. In addition, we will wrestle with pastoral dimensions of our study - i.e. what is the relationship of these biblical criticisms to the kinds of interpretations made of the Bible in pastoral places outside the academy; what kinds of ethical, social, and ideological impact does the Bible and its interpretation have in our world? [Faculty Consent required; 20 max enrollment].

OT 2145. Intro to the Book of the 12. (3).

Taught by CDSP.

OT 2146. Biblical Prophets. (3).

Taught by DSPT. The course will survey the biblical prophets (except Daniel), though in varying depth. The course will focus particularly on diverse ways in which prophets and the texts we have communicate: with discussion of relevant historical data (8th-5th centuries), with particular emphasis on literary and rhetorical features, and with attention to how contemporary scholars interpret the texts now. The course will make use of lecture and discussion, including five short written assignments designed to indicate how well the student has grasped the major ways in which prophets communicate. Reading will include substantial portions of the biblical latter prophets (15 books) and some secondary literature as well. Alternative assignment: Students wishing to write a 15-25 page research paper with faculty guidance will have that option. [Faculty Consent required; 20 max enrollment; Auditors excluded].

OT 2172. Bible and Archaeology. (3).

Taught by SFTS. This seminar will include introductory material about how the field of archaeology informs biblical students. In particular the course will evaluate how material evidence excavated in Israel/Palestine has informed particular theories around the historicity and meaning of specific Old Testament texts. The course will meet three times during the Spring semester and will culminate with a two-week trip to Israel during the summer of 2018 [dates TBD]. Students are responsible for the additional cost associated with travel. No credit will be given without the trip. Mandatory first meeting is February 2, 2018, 3-6pm. Two additional meeting dates will be decided at this first gathering. [OT 1070; Faculty Consent required].

OT 2608. Wisdom/Writings. (3).

Taught by DSPT. The course provides a survey of most (not all) the books from the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible's wisdom and writing materials, focused around a particular pair of questions related to answerable living: What is the good life envisioned and described? How do humans achieve and/or receive it? The course is aimed at the intermediate level (so for MA/MDiv/MABL students) who ideally will have had an introduction to OT (e.g., BSSP 1066, Modules A, B). The course is lecture/discussion, with the format varying from session to session. Required will be a good deal of reading (biblical and secondary), active presence and participation, three to five short written assignments, a willingness to engage critical issues of biblical study. Grades will be based on effective discussion and presentation of material well-understood and made useful for participants. Alternative assignment: Those needing a research paper may request to do one. [A recent critical introduction to OT; Faculty Consent required; 20 max enrollment; Auditors excluded].

OT 3205. OT Exegesis: Exodus. (3).

Taught by CDSP. This course will focus on historical, literary, and ideological themes in and around the book of Exodus. The class will attend to the various social, cultural, and religious practices that influenced the construction of narrative, law, and poetry within Exodus. In addition, students will be exposed to Ancient Near Eastern literature that provide a parallel literary and ideological framework to the biblical text. Further, students will be asked to think critically about how Exodus has functioned throughout history, focusing on various kinds of reader-response, post-colonial, discursive criticism of the text. In exploring the range of hermeneutical issues at play with the text, students will be asked to contend with complex issues of how the book of Exodus functioned as both positive and pernicious for both its ancient and contemporary audiences.

OT 3275. Old Testament Exegesis. (3).

Taught by SFTS. RUTH: This seminar surveys and discusses recent literary approaches to the book of Ruth from the late 20th century until now. The introduction of the course deals with conventional questions such as place and date of composition, and political, sociological, and theological features of the narrative. The remaining of the course focuses on literary interpretations of the text with attention to the various methods and approaches used to examine the Ruth story.

OT 4000. Literary Criticism & the OT. (3).

Taught by JST. A survey of the history of literary criticism and an overview of modern literary theory itself, with special attention to its various systems and approaches. An examination of methods for biblical study that have developed with reference to these literary approaches. An examination of how these methods are applied in the criticism of actual biblical texts. [Faculty Consent; 12 max enrollment].

OT 4109. Josh & Judg-Afr/Afr Am Persp. (3).

Taught by JST. JOSHUA AND JUDGES - AFRICAN/ AFRICAN AM PERSPECTIVES This course studies the narratives of the books of Joshua and Judges with particular attention to issues of land, inter-tribal relations, and issues of identity as tied to land. In addition to exegetical study, readings of African and African American scholars will form the basis of much of this investigation.

OT 4390. Wisdom/Writings. (3).

Taught by JST. A seminar for advanced students [MA, STL, MDiv] that explores the Wisdom books of the Hebrew Bible (especially Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes) and some Deuterocanonical Books (especially Ben Sira, Wisdom of Solomon, Baruch) and prose works (Esther, Judith, Tobit, Song of Songs, Additions to Daniel & Esther). Assessment: seminar participation, class presentation and research paper. [Faculty Consent required; 12 max enrollment; Auditors with faculty permission].

OT 4420. Old Testament Prophets. (3).

Taught by JST. An investigation of the historical, compositional, and literary dimensions of the prophetic books of the Hebrew Bible. An exploration of how the message of the biblical prophets integrates the theological traditions of the past with the distinctive socio-cultural realities of their own context. Central to these investigations will be our study of these biblical texts in conjunction with relevant outside readings as well as contemporary ministerial issues and challenges with which they intersect [Faculty Consent required; 20 max enrollment].

OT 4421. Jeremiah and Empire. (3).

This course examines the book of the prophet Jeremiah and its historical context amidst the Neo-Assyrian and Neo-Babylonian empires. The portrayal of the prophet in the theo-political roles as advisor to kings, divine messenger to peoples and nations, as well as representative of YHWH will be explored, expecially as this sheds light on the peculiarities of prophecy in this book. Exploration of the text will call attention to theological, liturgical and societal implications for contemporary faith communities. This exploration will be done with the help of postcolonial theory, empire studies and other critical theory. Evaluation of the course includes class participation, written assignments and an exegetical project. Fulfills PLTS Prophets requirement for PLTS students. [An intro course in OT; Auditors with Faculty permission].

OT 4422. Reading Isaiah With Hope/Peace. (3).

Taught by CDSP. This course examines the book of Isaiah from the central Jewish and Christian frames of hope and peace. These major foci, hope and peace, present the opportunity to interrogate the total scope of the book of Isaiah as well as its constituent parts. Hope and peace will also assist in reading the book in the midst of contemporary challenges such globalization, war, terrorism, national security, ethnic identity and boundaries. Participants will spend time reflecting on theological appropriations of the book of Isaiah in the context of the book itself and various present day social settings. Participants will be assessed based upon discussions, written assignment, presentations, and project development. This course fulfills the Prophets requirement for PLTS students.

OT 8107. Intro to OT - ONLINE. (3).

Taught by SFTS. Online version of OT-1070: This course offers a critical introduction to the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. Students will learn about the ancient Near Eastern context of the OT/HB, the history of ancient Israel, the different parts and books within the OT/HB, the processes from oral original to canonical books, different streams of tradition (theologies) within the OT/HB, etc. Evaluation method: classroom participation, several short exams, three short papers. [Auditors with faculty permission].

OT 8174. Introduction to OT. (3).

Taught by ABSW. This ONLINE course will provide a basic online introduction to the study and message of the OT. The successful student will have 1) acquired a socio-cultural and theological overview of the Old Testament with foci on basic content as well as critical issues and exegetical and hermeneutical methodologies; 2) developed a self-awareness concerning his/her own social location and its relationship to the reading, thinking, and doing of biblical, historical, and theological work.

OT 8175. Intro to Old Testament- Online. (3).

This online course provides a survey of the Old Testament, focusing on the texts in their historical and literary contexts. Students will learn to read the texts from various perspectives and evaluate the notion of the literature as sacred texts both for ancient readers as well as contemporary faith communities. Evaluation will be based on participation in interactive discussions, content quizzes, written assignments and examinations. [PIN required; contact jgonzalez@cdsp.edu].

PS 1006. Intro to Pastoral Care. (3).

This course aims to introduce students to the history, practice, and theology of pastoral care in Christian traditions. Students will use most of the class time to discuss readings and engage in the analysis of case studies in small groups, though the instructor will give short lectures to present background information supplemental to the readings for each week. The course assumes no prior knowledge or experience in pastoral care. The course will place special emphasis on pastoral care in diverse contexts, for and by people of color, LGBTQ persons, and other underrepresented groups, in order to prepare students for a wide array of possible settings for pastoral care, and students will be encouraged to think critically about categories such as race, gender, and sexual orientation.

PS 1009. Introduction to Pastoral Care. (3).

The purpose of this course is to grow in self-understanding as helping persons to understand the context for situations of care, to learn an approach to pastoral care that can serve as a framework for working with people in a variety of crisis situations, to foster empathetic ways of listening and responding and to develop skills of self-criticism about our pastoral care work. These aims will be developed through assigned readings, class lecture and discussions, and role playing practice in small groups. [30 max enrollment].

PS 1010. Intro to Pastoral Theology. (3).

Taught by CDSP. This is a basic course with focus on practical application in pastoral ministry based on sound pastoral theological understanding. It will explore all the areas in congregational life in which pastoral ministry might be needed. Based on lectures, readings and conversations, students will be required to develop the appropriate response in certain situations using preaching skills, counseling, and other forms of pastoral ministry. We will also look at the restrictions under which counseling can take place or is required as directed by national or diocesan church canons. Based on role-playing, written reflections and classroom participation students will be graded on a pass/fail basis. Students may also audit the course. This course in intended for M.Div and MA/MTS students.

PS 1014. Introduction to Pastoral Care. (3).

Taught by SFTS. This is an introductory course in the important ministry of pastoral care and counseling. It is designed to introduce the M.Div. student to the basic concepts, dynamics, issues and skills necessary for effective pastoral care. This course will teach both theory and the skills of pastoral care. The course will include lectures and skill practice small groups. This course requirements include regular attendance, personal reflection papers, quizzes, and a final case study.

PS 1026. Intro to Pastoral Care/Theo I. (1.5).

Taught by CDSP.

PS 1060. Pastoral Care & Congregations. (3).

This survey course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of pastoral care, including its history, literature, theories and practices. Students will explore pastoral theology and pastoral care practice as essential components within Christian and other faith traditions and parish ministry. In this respect, students will further explore the nature of holistic care for individuals and families within faith and social communities. Through film, lectures, texts/readings and class discussions, this course will consider pastoral care and counseling principles and approaches and their relationship to common issues and concerns, e.g., worship and spiritual needs, marriage and family, sexuality, boundaries, illness, loss, grief, death and dying. In light of the fact that students find the role plays very helpful in their formation as pastoral care providers, this class will be taught twice each week; one class is devoted to lecture and the other class is a lab structure for modules (role plays). [20 max enrollment].

PS 1062. Congregational Care. (3).

PS 2862. Pstrl Care in Anger & Conflict. (1.5).

Taught by ABSW. For spiritual caregivers, anger--both within ourselves and encountered in those for whom we are caring--is often misunderstood, and anger and conflict frequently create an apparent impasse in ministry. To address this situation, students in this course will learn about the physiology of emotions (specifically anger), explore their own personal/cultural/familial awareness of anger, engage a theology of anger and conflict, and practice strategies for offering spiritual care with angry persons and/or in conflictual interactions. Course format includes discussions, lectures, simulated pastoral encounters, films, and student presentations. Evaluation will be based on class participation, reflection papers, and a case study.

PS 8430. Forgiveness. (3).

Taught by SKSM. FORGIVENESS & MORAL REPAIR In this on-line class, we will meet people from all over the world, from a variety of religious and cultural traditions, who have practiced forgiveness as a means of healing, reconciliation and/or liberation. We will also explore the concept of "moral repair" or how we individually and collectively might apologize, repent, and/or make amends after wrong-doing. Through readings, films, and spiritual practice exercises we will develop our "forgiveness" muscles. We will also explore ways of using forgiveness to strengthen our pastoral, prophetic and public ministries. This class will be experientia and multi-faith, drawing on personal and communal narratives, neuroscience, and psychology. Evaluation will be based on weekly reflections, spiritual practice exercises, and class discussion.[Faculty Consent required; 20 max enrollment; Auditors excluded].

ST 1084. Systematic Theology I. (3).

Taught by SFTS. The first semester of a two-semester introduction to Christian theology. Beginning with the meaning of religious faith, we move into the method question of the relation between divine revelation and the authority of scripture, human reason and experience. From there, we investigate the meaning of God using ancient and contemporary Trinitarian theology; Reformed theologian John Calvin, feminist theologian Elizabeth Johnson, and Latin American theologian Gustavo Gutierrez. We conclude with differing understandings of creation, and God's relationship to human suffering. Three exams (with option of substituting papers for exams). This course is the prerequisite for ST 1085, Systematic Theology II. [Auditors with Faculty permission].

ST 1085. Systematic Theology II. (3).

Taught by SFTS. This course is the second semester of a two-semester introduction to Christian theology. The purpose is to help the student gain a basic knowledge of the principal topics of the theology of the universal church, especially as these topics are understood in the Reformed tradition and in conversation with feminist and other contemporary theologies. Beginning with the doctrine of humanity, we look at our original goodness and our fall into relational forms of sin as pride, despair and denial. Next, we look at the person and work of Jesus Christ, from a variety of perspectives. We look deeply at the meaning of our being "saved by grace through faith alone," and the roles of the divine Spirit and human spirit in bringing about our healing. We conclude with the nature of the Christian spiritual life, including sanctification and vocation, the church and its mission in the world and sacraments.

ST 1091. Theology: Nature & Method. (3).

Taught by DSPT. This course (formerly titled "ST-1710 Theology: Method & Structure") is an introduction to the nature, method, sources, and structure of theology, focusing on (but not limited to) the Roman Catholic tradition and St. Thomas Aquinas in particular. Issues to be considered include: the nature of theology, its method, the relationship between philosophy and theology, the theology of revelation, and the respective roles of scripture, tradition, magisterium, faith, and reason in theology. The course also introduces students to writing research papers in theology. Format: Lecture & discussion, with some student presentations. Assignments for evaluation: (1) class participation; (2) oral reports; (3) one research paper (in stages, including proposal, initial version, & final version) of 4000-5000 words. Intended audience: MA, MDiv, and MTS. students.

ST 2003. Systematic Theology. (3).

A systematic examination of the classic Christian doctrines in light of the contemporary context and the church's ministry. Required of PLTS MDiv and MTS students. Recommended preparation: basic seminary level courses in Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, and Reformation Theology. Auditors welcome.

ST 2007. Pneumatology. (3).

Taught by JST. The purpose of this survey course is to provide an overview of the development of the theology of the Holy Spirit from its scriptural foundations, its early patristic development focusing mostly on Augustine and Gregory of Nyssa as examplars of Western and Eastern approaches, key developments in East and West after the medieval schism, and some modern pneumatological developments in the work of Sarah Coakley, Robert Doran, Hans Urs von Balthasar, John Zizioulas, and others. Sacramental, ascetic, pastoral, and ecclesiological issues will be considered throughout the course. The format of the course is lecture and discussion, with assessment conducted via short papers and a final examination. The course is designed for all MDiv, MTS, and MA students. [30 max enrollment].

ST 2012. Theology of Pope Francis. (3).

Taught by JST. This course will examine the writings and addresses of Pope Francis in order to articulate his animating theology and spirituality. The course is open to any degree-seeking student. Assessment will be based on participation (including presentations) and papers. [15 max enrollment].

ST 2014. Foundations of Theology. (3).

Taught by JST. This course examines the nature and function of theology through a systematic inquiry into the dynamics of faith and revelation, the role of scripture and tradition, the use of religious language and symbols, the genesis of doctrine, the operation of theological method, and the relationship of theology to praxis. This course introduces basic theological concepts and terms, exposes students to a range of major theologians and theological styles, and situates the study of theology in the life and ministry of the Church. For these reasons, this course can serve as an introduction to the study of theology. It is designed for MDiv students and others in first degree programs (MA, MTS, etc.). This course will use a lecture/discussion format. Evaluations will be through short papers, class presentations and two exams.

ST 2160. Introduction to Theology. (3).

Taught by PSR. The course emphasizes liberatory, and contemporary thought, through brief but in-depth encounters with historically pivotal or influential essays, texts, thinkers, and ideas. Students will learn to use and interpret basic theological concepts and models, using traditional vocabularies (doctrine of God, creation, theological anthropology, Christology, suffering and evil, soteriology, pneumatology, eschatology) by engaging a variety of theological texts critically and creatively. Students will be invited to participate as theologians while gaining a sense of how theology is a temporal, contextual, ongoing and imaginative endeavor, in which present articulations are flooded with, produced by, argue with, extend, contradict, and depart from inherited claims about the relations between God, Jesus/Christ, the Holy Spirit, humanity, life, and the universe(s). Course format: Lecture and discussion. Evaluation: Class participation, Moodle posting, 2 brief papers and term paper.

ST 2188. Thlgy I:Introducing Practice. (3).

Taught by CDSP. This course is the first in a two-course sequence that introduces students to the core topics and methods of Christian systematic theology. Although special emphasis is placed on the Anglican tradition, students encounter the central theologians and theological perspectives necessary for an adequate foundation in Christian theology. In this first course, the theological topics considered are: God, creation, Trinity, christology, theological anthropology, sin and salvation, grace, and pneumatology. The course is taught primarily as a seminar, with the instructor presenting material that is then discussed in depth by the class in order to elucidate the salient terms, debates, and themes of the topic at hand. Writing assignments consisting of reading response papers on class readings and short essays, also based on class readings, are the central requirements. [Faculty consent required].

ST 2190. Constructive Theology. (3).

In this course you will be introduced to the disciplines of constructive theology - its methods, its sources, and its expressions in various faith communities. You will consider the doctrines of the Christian tradition in their biblical, historical and present-day developments; interacting with voices both ancient and contemporary from a variety of communities, contexts and concerns. Together we will learn how to engage the work of theology today, using the resources of our Christian traditions and other scholarly disciplines for the sake of developing thesystematic/constructive habitus you will need in order to serve as theological leaders in a variety of communities and ministries. Lecture and discussion format. Three written assignments (research paper/constructive project/credo essay) and class participation form the bases of student assessment. (This course is an approved substitution for ST 2003 Systematic Theology.).

ST 2232. Histrcl Dvlpmnt of Christology. (3).

Taught by DSPT. The primary purpose of this lecture course (designed for the MA/MDiv/MTS levels) is to survey the main lines of Christological development from the earliest Patristic writers through Aquinas. The areas of particular concentration will be the Patristic development from Nicea to Constantinople III and Aquinas' Christology and soteriology. Its secondary purpose is to survey the main lines of Marian doctrine, both as it has evolved historically, as it is being revisioned by contemporary authors. Modern and contemporary developments in Christology, including the various "Quests" of the historical Jesus, will be covered in ST 3115, Contemporary Christology, in the spring semester of 2016. The requirements for the course are attendance, and 20 pages of written work distributed over three essays. NOTE: this course is a prerequisite for ST 3115. [Auditors with Faculty permission].

ST 2300. Trinity. (3).

Taught by DSPT. Beginning with the scriptural understanding of the Trinity, the course will trace the development of the doctrine, especially in the theology of Thomas Aquinas, and then examine certain contemporary approaches to the doctrine against that background (Schleiermacher, Barth, Rahner, Moltmann, Boff, LaCugna). Lecture/ discussion. One 15-20 page research paper or two 7-10 page research papers. Intended audience: MA/MTS/MDiv.

ST 2391. Christology: Ancient & Modern. (3).

Taught by JST. The first sessions of the course will explore the formative developments of Christology in the early centuries of the church, exploring how the Christological diversity of the New Testament is constrained towards the more metaphysical debates leading to Chalcedon (451). We shall then examine the extent to which the definition of Chalcedon truly answers the questions it seeks to settle, and briefly considers the later fate of "Antiochene" and "Alexandrian" emphases in Scholastic and Protestant Christology, focusing especially on the communication of idioms. We will then turn to the "liberal" Protestant critique of Chalcedonianism and compare it with a variety of modified Chalcedonian positions in the contemporary period, including feminist/ liberationist approaches. The course will conclude with a discussion of black/Asian/Latin American approaches, emphasizing the need to reinterpret the Chalcedonian idiom in different cultural contexts. [25 max enrollment; Auditors with faculty permission].

ST 2458. Introducing Ecclesiology. (3).

Taught by JST. This lecture course is an introduction to ecclesiology. We will survey biblical, historical, cultural, and theological resources for the understanding of the Christian churches, with particular emphasis on ecumenical concerns and global perspectives. By considering the social and cultural contexts, we will survey the various ways in which the Christian community has understood itself historically, and the polar tensions that have perdured into the present. Among the issues to be discussed are the purpose or mission of the Church, its relationship to the world, and the interaction between global and local churches. The class is taught from a Roman Catholic perspective with cross reference to Protestant and Orthodox ecclesiologies. Foundation course for MDiv and MTS students. ThM/STL/STD students should consult with the instructor for an semi-independent coursework on ecclesiology SRC-8888. [25 max enrollment].

ST 2488. Theology II: Deepening the Practice. (3).

Taught by CDSP. This course is the second in a two-course sequence that introduces students to the core topics and methods of Christian systematic theology. Although special emphasis is placed on the Anglican tradition, students encounter the central theologians and theological perspectives necessary for an adequate foundation in Christian theology. In this final course, the theological topics considered are: church, sacraments, Christianity and interreligious relations, eschatology, theological method, and hermeneutics. The course is taught primarily as a seminar, with the instructor presenting material that is then discussed in depth by the class in order to elucidate the salient terms, debates, and themes of the topic at hand. Writing assignments consisting of reading response papers on class readings and short essays, also based on class readings, are the central requirements. [PIN required; contact smacdougall@cdsp.edu.].

ST 2557. African & Af. Amer. Liberation. (3).

Taught by JST. This course studies the theology of liberation from the perspectives of African and African American experiences. It presents and analyzes the origins, the sources, the challenges and fundamental concepts and themes of African and African American liberation theologies. It also discusses major African and African American liberation theologians, comparing them, contrasting them, and evaluating their contributions and their theological relevance. It shows how African and African American liberation theologians promote the connection between the proclamation of Christian faith and the struggle for liberation, calling Christians for a preferential option for the poor and for social justice, and presenting God as a God of the poor and for the poor, a God of the oppressed, a God of liberation, who is against all forms of oppression and imperialism. Sensitive to the ecumenical perspective of liberation theologies, our reading list includes both catholic and protestant liberation theologians from Africa and from America. [20 max enrollment].

ST 2645. Theological Anthropology. (3).

Taught by JST. Theological Anthropology studies the reality and mystery of our human existence in light of Christian traditions of philosophy, theology and scripture, with a particular focus on the Catholic tradition. It attempts a foundational theological inquiry into human self-understanding, including concepts of person, affectivity, sexuality, individuality and community. This examination will also be informed by what we know from contemporary social and natural sciences. A major portion of the course will consider examine the human-divine relationship through the Christian narratives of creation-redemption, grace-sin, and the final fulfillment of human existence. Discussions in the course will invite dialogue with perspectives on the human person offered by non-Christian religions. [15 max enrollment].

ST 2661. Introduction to Eschatology. (3).

Taught by JST. This survey course examines the scriptural, historical, traditional, and systematic development of theologies of "the last things" (the final judgment, the recapitulation of all things in Christ, resurrection, hell, etc.). Various classical, modern, artistic, and literary sources from Roman Catholic and other Christian perspectives will be considered with an eye to reinforcing students' systematic-theological foundations, but also with attention to pastoral and sacramental concerns. Topics such as social sin and social hope will be touched upon. The course is designed for MDiv students and others in first degree programs (MA, MTS, etc.). This course will use a lecture/discussion format. Evaluations will be through short papers, class presentations and two exams. [30 max enrollment; Auditors with faculty permission].

ST 2664. Christian Eschatology. (3).

Taught by PSR. Christian Eschatology: Theology from the Edges explores the Christian eschatological imagination through a careful engagement with pre-modern and contemporary texts dealing with the theological category of the future. Students will be encouraged to reflect on the ways in which visions of the future inform particular (and often ambiguous) social and political dispositions and sensibilities. Course will include readings from pre-modern sources (Augustine and Joachim of Fiore) and contemporary theological works: Jürgen Moltmann, Rubem Alves, Catherine Keller and also a section on contemporary fiction dealing with the post-apocalyptic imagination. Class format: lecture/discussions. Requirements include: class participation, a theological essay, and a final creative project.

ST 3067. Theology of Sacraments. (3).

Taught by DSPT. This course will introduce students to systematic theological reflection on the sacraments in general and on each of the seven sacraments. While other traditions will be touched upon, the focus will be on the Roman Catholic tradition, especially as found in the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas. In this tradition, it is believed that (1) the sacraments, being instituted by Christ and deriving their own power from him, introduce us to his divine life; and (2) these sacraments are celebrated by the Church, so that this life may be professed and shared. This course focuses primarily on the first of these two fundamental aspects of the sacraments, although the second (liturgical) aspect will be presented in many ways. Format: lecture and discussion. Requirements: weekly questions & comments in response to assigned readings, 2 essays of 300-1000 words, brief presentations, annotated bibliography, and a final exam. Intended audience: MDiv, MA, and MTS students.

ST 3069. Special Topics in Sacraments. (3).

Taught by DSPT. This course will help students to deepen their systematic theological reflection on the sacraments in general and on each of the seven sacraments, with a particular focus on the sacraments of Eucharist and Holy Orders. The Roman Catholic tradition as exemplified in the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas, with reference to its historical context, will provide the basis for reflection. Students completing the course will be able to explain, discuss, and apply the insights gained here for preaching, catechesis, liturgy, and further theological studies. Format: Lecture and discussion. Requirements: Weekly questions & comments in response to assigned readings, 2 essays of 300-1000 words, brief presentations, annotated bibliography, and a final exam. Intended Audience: MDiv or MA Theology students; other graduate students admitted with permission. [An introductory course in sacramental theology; Auditors excluded].

ST 3115. Contemporary Christology. (3).

Taught by DSPT. This lecture course (designed for the MA/MDiv/MTS levels) will trace the modern development of the various "Quests of the Historical Jesus" (First, Second, Third), with particular emphasis on Edward Schillebeeckx' hermeneutical and theological principles and James Dunn's historical Christology, as well as on several other important "Third Quest" figures (Crossan, Brown, Meier, Wright, Theissen, and Sanders). Requirements for the class are regular attendance, and 20 pages of writing (to be distributed over three essays assigned by the instructor). The prerequisite for the class is to have completed ST 2232 (Historical Development of Christology) or its equivalent (work assuring a fairly comprehensive knowledge of the Patristic/conciliar development of Christology from Ignatius of Antioch through Constantinople III, and of Aquinas' understanding of the hypostatic union in the framework of his metaphysics of "esse"). [ST 2232 or equivalent; Faculty Consent required; Auditors with Faculty permission].

ST 3128. Theological Anthropology. (3).

Taught by DSPT. This course is an introduction to historical and contemporary issues in Christian anthropology, with an emphasis on the theology of Thomas Aquinas. It will consider (a) the human person created in the image of God, according to the states characterized by innocence, sin, law, grace, and glory; (b) historical justification & nature/grace controversies; and (c) hope & eschatology. Format: Lecture & discussion. Assignments for evaluation: (1) class participation; (2) a book review; (3) an essay, based on the readings, of 1500 to 3000 words, and (4) two popular-style short articles (suitable for a weblog, bulletin, or popular periodical), based on the readings, each of 600 to 1500 words in length. Intended audience: M.A., M.Div., and M.T.S. students.

ST 3530. Spirit/s & Pneumatology. (3).

Taught by GTU. This course explores the Christian understanding of the Holy Spirit within a pluralistic global context. Among the major topics covered will be the history of the development of doctrines related to this branch of theology, along with an examination of how these have been imagined, encoded, and deployed across time and place. Other relevant exploratory areas include the felt presence of the Spirit at work in the world and Church as well as the relationship between body and spirit. Finally, in light of contemporary contextual theologies, how do African, Asian, Latin American and feminist theologies of the Spirit engage these questions? How might we make sense of Spirit and spirits in the experience of indigenous Amerindian religious contexts and compare and contrast them to Christian elaborations of divine Spirit as a cosmic, creative, invigorating and animating force? The course will conclude with discussion of Spirit/s in other religious traditions. Some readings will be in Spanish, although Spanish is not required and is being taught by a Ph.D doctoral student in systematic theology in conjunction with a missiologist. This course is taught by PhD student Cecilia Titizano with a Newhall Award, under the supervision of Eduardo Fernandez.(Lecture/Seminar format. Papers and Presentation. Open to various levels with an opportunity for upgrading).

ST 4042. Christianity & Dharma Religions. (3).

Taught by GTU. This lecture/seminar course will introduce students to the ongoing dialogue between Christianity and the religions of India, focusing on Hinduism and Jainism, but also the multifaceted reality of Indian Christianity. Students will explore a number of important themes developed by these different religions through the concurrent reading of foundational texts from the Christian, Hindu and Jain traditions. The class will also explore fundamental principles of inter-religious dialogue and comparative theology and encourage students to develop their own theology of religions. The class is geared to advanced masters students, though doctoral students are also welcome to attend. Active participation in all classes, ten reflection papers and a final reflection paper are required. Participation in this class is required for all students taking part in the inter-religious immersion to India sponsored by the Jesuit School of Theology and the Dharma Civilization Foundation usually the following January. [Faculty Consent required].

ST 4043. Theology of Mercy. (3).

Taught by JST. The course explores topics in the theology of god in light of challenges to systematic theologians issued by Walter Kasper in his recent book "mercy" (2014) to offer a more adequate and biblically based treatment of mercy as a divine attribute. Hans Urs von Balthasar, Gregory of Nyssa, Aquinas, and Sarah Coakley are among authors considered in response to Kasper. The course will consist in lectures, student-led discussions, and presentations based on final research papers of 20-25 pages. The course is designed for advanced MDiv, MTS, MA, and doctoral students. [12 max enrollment].

ST 4150. Constructive Theology. (3).

Taught by ABSW. n this capstone course, students will engage in a process of coming to understand themselves as life-long theological readers and writers in service to whatever form their life and ministry may take after seminary. Through encounters with classical and contemporary Christian theological themes, students will have ample opportunity to grapple with and articulate their own constructive theologies in conversation with others. Students will engage womanist, black liberation, Dalit, disability, Pentecostal, feminist, queer, minjung, Latin@, and other liberatory theologies in this course. Our theological conversations will be supported and enabled through regular written assignments including journaling, class discussion, and prayerful disciplines. This course is taught from a commitment to liberative pedagogy (see bell hooks and Paulo Friere), and is a blend of active learning, discussion, and interactive lecture where students' voices and journeys are valued. This is a required course for ABSW students nearing the end of their degree program. Students from across the Graduate Theological Union are most welcome.

ST 4152. Vatican II:Theological Import. (3).

Taught by JST. Lecture/seminar studying the theological importance of the Second Vatican Council by careful reading of the council documents, as well as of historical and critical commentaries, and its influence on ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue. More than fifty years after the council, its full impact and implementation are still being realized. Weekly papers, brief class presentations, final research paper. Intended for advanced MDiv, MA/STL, PhD/STD students. [20 max enrollment; Auditors with faculty permission].

ST 4165. Body Desire and Transformation. (3).

Taught by CDSP. This seminar for advanced students in all GTU degree programs (upgrade is available for doctoral students) will explore the theological intersections of eros, embodiment, and human relationality through the lenses of Christian systematic theology broadly and of queer theology more specifically. In critical conversation with work on the theological dimension of sexual desire, queer theory and queer theology, and nuanced views of gender and embodiment, this course will examine how sacred and carnal desires converge in actual bodies, reconfiguring relational possibilities as part of the inbreaking of the eschatologically "new." Active seminar participation and occasional leadership, brief reading responses, and a final theological research paper are the course requirements. [faculty consent required; contact smacdougall@cdsp.edu. Auditors with faculty permission.] Prerequisites: ST-2188 and ST-2488 or equivalent introduction to Christian systematic theology.

ST 4184. Cross-Cultural Christologies. (3).

Taught by JST. This seminar course is a cross-cultural approach to Christology. By considering the social and cultural contexts of Latin American, African, and Asian Christians, we will survey the various ways that these communities have experienced the person and work of Jesus Christ. In addition, we will look at the non-Christian views of Christ (e.g., Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim). With an emphasis on ecumenical concerns and global perspectives, we will bring new perspectives and responses to the old question that Christ posed to his followers: "Who do you say that I am?" [15 max enrollment].

ST 4211. Theo Aesthetics Cross & Race. (3).

Taught by JST, This course begins with an analysis of Hans Urs von Balthasar's "cruciform" theological aesthetics as exemplified in sections of his Glory of the Lord series, after which students will proceed to a reading of James Cone's cruciform aesthetics in the context of US race relations in The Cross and the Lynching Tree and other selections. The reading materials will be accompanied by the professor's lectures and student-led class discussions. The final part of the course consists in a theological-aesthetical reading of theologies of reconciliation in a South African post-apartheid context and students' seminar presentations on cruciform racial reconciliation in historical or contemporary contexts of their choice. Students will be evaluated on their presentations, some reflective writing, and a final paper of 20-25 pages, which can be either a thought paper or a research paper. For this advanced course, background coursework in any or all of the following areas will be presumed: fundamental theology, theological anthropology, Christology, and Trinitarian theology. The intended audience is students in the MDiv, MA/MTS, STL, or doctoral programs of their various institutions. [30 max enrollment].

ST 4419. Theology of Suffering. (3).

Taught by JST. Seminar on theological interpretations of suffering, drawing on biblical, theological, literary and artistic expressions of the human drama. Weekly reading and viewing assignments, informed discussion and summary papers; class presentations. Intended for advanced MDiv, MA/STL/PhD/STD students. [Faculty Consent required; 15 max enrollment; Auditors with faculty permission].

ST 4421. Theological Synthesis/ Suffrng. (3).

Taught by JST. THEOLOGICAL SYNTHESIS FROM A SUFFERING WORLD begins from the multifaceted mystery of suffering to seek a Christian theological synthesis that speaks in our contemporary world to our suffering and our hope. The starting point is the reality and the mystery of suffering. In the first part of the course we probe suffering from a range of perspectives to understand better what it is and how we encounter God in terms of it. Preeminent among the distinctions that give rise to an effective Christian theological synthesis is the notion of historical suffering for which the methods of political, liberation, and feminist theologies will be especially relevant. The second part of the course is concerned with theological synthesis in terms of and speaking from the reality of suffering. Here we begin with theological anthropology, a biblically based theology of God, Christology, soteriology, eschatology and ecclesiology in a way that relates these classical Christian dogmas to one another, to spirituality, and to ministry. This course was designed with STL, MA, and advanced MDiv and MTS students in mind. [Faculty Consent required; 18 max enrollment].

ST 4826. Person, the Self, the Sciences. (3).

Taught by JST. This seminar explores theological interpretations of the human person (theological anthropology) in the context of social, psychological, and evolutionary/neuro-scientific contributions to the field: the emergence of consciousness in cultural context; the role of autobiographical and social/community memory in forming identity; the structures and constraints that shape human freedom. Class participation, and presentations, annotated bibliographies, final 20 page research project. Advanced MDiv/MA/MTS/STL. [Faculty Consent required; 15 max enrollment].

ST 5931. Natsci & Multifaith Context. (3).

Taught by GTU/PLTS. This seminar expands the conversation in Christian theology and the natural sciences to include multi-faith perspectives drawn from Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. The focus will on two scientific topics, scientific cosmology and evolutionary biology. The writings of religious scholars will include those of Jonathan B. Edelmann and Sangeetha Menon (Hinduism); Geoffrey Cantor, Marc Swetlitz, Daniel C. Matt, and Norbert Samuelson (Judaism); Mehdi Golshani, Bruno Guiderdoni and Seyyed Hossein Nasr (Islam); Ian Barbour, John Polkinghorne, Ted Peters, and Robert John Russell (Christianity). We will draw on the writings of Francis J. Clooney regarding comparative theology as a catalyst for the inter-faith conversations, as well as on the biographical writings of international scientists of committed religious faith published through the CTNS program "Science and the Spiritual Quest." [Auditors with faculty permission}.

ST 6007. Theology & Ethics Seminar. (3).

Taught by GTU. The Theology and Ethics Seminar will introduce first year doctoral students to foundational themes, texts, and concepts defining the contemporary study of Theology and Ethics through its concentrations at the GTU including, but not limited to: Aesthetics, Ethics, Christian Theology, Hindu Theology, Islamic Philosophy and Theology, Comparative Theology, and Theology and Science. Theology is variously experienced and expressed in religions-systematic, mythopoeic, mystical, textual, aesthetic, ethical, emotive, and embodied. We will explore both the doctrinal frameworks of theology as well as the diverse forms through which it is delivered and understood, with particular attention to sources of justice and virtue ethics, particularly in terms of their social, economic, and environmental implications. Featured guest lectures and in-class student interactive forums will offer additional opportunities for negotiating the field through interdisciplinary and interreligious pathways. Requirements include student presentations, attendance at occasional GTU colloquia, and a final research paper. Appropriate for PhD/ThD.

ST 8108. Systematic Theology I Online. (300).

Taught by SFTS. This online course covers the first half of an introduction to Christian theology. Beginning with the meaning of religious faith, we move into the method question of the relation between divine revelation and the authority of scripture, human reason and experience. From there, we investigate the meaning of God using ancient and contemporary Trinitarian theology; Reformed theologian John Calvin, feminist theologian Elizabeth Johnson, and Latin American theologian Gustavo Gutierrez. We conclude with differing understandings of creation, and God's relationship to human suffering. Three exams (with option of substituting papers for exams). This course can be followed with Systematic Theology II Online, which finishes the second half of introducing Christian theology. [Auditors with faculty permission].

ST 8218. Thlgy I: Intro Practice-Online. (3).

Taught by CDSP. This online course is the first in a two-course sequence that introduces students to the core topics and methods of Christian systematic theology. Although special emphasis is placed on the Anglican tradition, students encounter the central theologians and theological perspectives necessary for an adequate foundation in Christian theology. In this first course, the theological topics considered are: God, creation, Trinity, christology, theological anthropology, sin and salvation, grace, and pneumatology. The course is taught primarily as a seminar, with the instructor presenting material that is then discussed in depth by the class in order to elucidate the salient terms, debates, and themes of the topic at hand. Writing assignments consisting of reading response papers on class readings and short essays, also based on class readings, are the central requirements. [PIN required; contact smacdougall@cdsp.edu.].

ST 8284. Theology As Living Conversatn. (3).

Taught by ABSW. THEOLOGY AS LIVING CONVERSATION: AN INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY In this online course, students will be introduced to the complex and diverse discipline of Christian theology, conceived as a living conversation that takes place across time and cultures. The course will encourage students to claim their own places in this living conversation, and to grow into their identities as valued, theological conversation contributors, self-aware of their own social and cultural locations. Students will engage various theological methods, including ordinary, practical, systematic/constructive, liturgical, biblical, and public theology. Students' understandings will be assessed through written work, online discussion, a media-appropriate project (involving perhaps Twitter, Storify, blogs, or infographics), and a final imaginative dialogue. The course will be taught from a commitment to liberative pedagogy (see bell hooks and Paulo Freire) in which students' voices and experiences are encouraged and valued. This course is appropriate for Masters' degree programs across the GTU, and satisfies the core theology course for at American Baptist Seminary of the West. Auditors must complete all assignments with the exception of the final paper/project.

ST 8288. Theology II: Deepening Practice Online. (3).

Taught by CDSP. This online course is the second in a two-course sequence that introduces students to the core topics and methods of Christian systematic theology. Although special emphasis is placed on the Anglican tradition, students encounter the central theologians and theological perspectives necessary for an adequate foundation in Christian theology. In this final course, the theological topics considered are: church, sacraments, Christianity and interreligious relations, eschatology, theological method, and hermeneutics. The course is taught primarily as a seminar, with the instructor presenting material that is then discussed in depth by the class in order to elucidate the salient terms, debates, and themes of the topic at hand. Writing assignments consisting of reading response papers on class readings and short essays, also based on class readings, are the central requirements. [PIN required; contact smacdougall@cdsp.edu.].

ST 8391. Christology: Ancient & Modern. (3).

Taught by JST. The first sessions of the course will explore the formative developments of Christology in the early centuries of the church, exploring how the Christological diversity of the New Testament is constrained towards the more metaphysical debates leading to Chalcedon (451). We shall then examine the extent to which the definition of Chalcedon truly answers the questions it seeks to settle, and briefly considers the later fate of "Antiochene" and "Alexandrian" emphases in Scholastic and Protestant Christology, focusing especially on the communication of idioms. We will then turn to the "liberal" Protestant critique of Chalcedonianism and compare it with a variety of modified Chalcedonian positions in the contemporary period, including feminist/ liberationist approaches. The course will conclude with a discussion of black/Asian/Latin American approaches, emphasizing the need to reinterpret the Chalcedonian idiom in different cultural contexts. [Faculty Consent required].

ST 8401. ONLINE Unitarian Univ Theolgy. (3).

Taught by SKSM. ONLINE - Unitarian Universalist Theologies: This reading-intensive online course grounds its exploration in the fundamentals of liberal theology, through a survey of Unitarian Universalist voices. Its main purpose is to engage those considering UU ministry in the practice of theological reflection while exploring some of the historical, philosophical, and theological contexts shaping Unitarian Universalism as we know it today. This course is intended to provide a deep engagement with modern Unitarian Universalist theologies and is not intended to replace a class in systematic theology. Students will be expected to complete the reading, write a brief weekly reading response, and participate in dialogue about personal and spiritual responses to the topics each week. Students may choose to skip submitting reading responses for two of the weeks during the semester. All students are required to submit a final paper on their own personal theology during the final week of the course. [Faculty Consent required; 20 max enrollment; Auditors excluded].

ST 9300. Special Topic:. (1.5-3).

Special topics course. May be taken more than once.

ED 1135. Critical Rlgs Pedagogy: Chrstn. (3).

Taught by PSR. This course explores five themes: the who, what, why, where, and how of Christian religious education. Philosophy of education and ministry will be framed through readings, praxis and discussion. The goal is to review and renew each participant's approach to educational ministries in diverse context by critically reflecting on the sometimes uncomfortable relationship between the having of novel/great ideas and pragmatism. Specifically, participants are hoped to be able to: 1. differentiate different approaches to religious education, and understand the fundamentals of critical pedagogy as a framework for religious education; 2. understand the nature of Christian Religious Education and its theological, historical, and educational contexts from critical pedagogical perspective; 3. identify their own assumptions about and approaches to Faith Education, and how these are derived from and influence their own personal, social, political, cultural, racial, and religious contexts; 4. critically evaluate these approaches through readings, lectures, small group work, and other class activities; 5. articulate and develop in a written form their own theology of education; and 6. develop skills to create and facilitate communities of learning and teaching, and, through small group work, learn the basics of curriculum development. A participatory and empowering approach to Critical Christian Religious Pedagogy will be utilized throughout the course. Each participant is strongly encouraged to have a specific educational setting for praxis. [Auditors with faculty permission].

ED 1225. Postmodern Christian Education. (3).

Taught by CDSP. Faith in a pluralistic, postmodern culture cannot simply be absorbed from one's community; it must be constructed. Influenced by insights of developmental psychology, ethnography and sociology, this course prepares students to prepare programming and shape formation experiences rooted in an understanding of the context in which individuals live and worship. Assignments include an opening paper in which students explore their theology and teaching philosophy, a reflective ethnographic paper on an unfamiliar community of faith, a 20-minute teaching presentation and a final paper reflecting on the opening paper in light of the experiences of the semester. [PIN code required; contact ssinger@cdsp.edu. Auditors with faculty permission].

ED 2001. Faith Formation & Innovation. (3).

Taught by SKSM. Sunday school is dead, long live Sunday school? How are progressive congregations teaching and how are learning ministries adapting to new technology, counter oppressive pedagogies, contemporary family life issues and changes in volunteer culture? Participants in this course will visit and engage with congregational programs and develop skills for leading faith communities into the future. Each student will practice teaching and learn self-reflective techniques in an integrative project, curriculum design or immersion experience. This course is HYBRID. [Faculty Consent required; 12 max enrollment; Auditors excluded].

ED 2020. Christian Education in the Parish. (3).

This course provides a basic orientation to Christian educational ministries in a parish setting. Our focus will be toward expanding and enhancing our understanding of the nature and practice of Christian education; exploring in both theory and practice the vocation of teaching; considering what is currently known about how learning occurs; and practicing an ongoing conversation about the meanings of the gospel message. Required of PLTS MDiv students prior to internship. Lecture/discussion, with weekly reflections and final project. Pass/Fail only.

ED 2753. High School Topics in Equity. (1.5).

Taught by JST. High school education intersects with issues of race, orientation, and gender. These dimensions are in play in both overt and subtle ways, from the classroom to the Immersion trip, the volleyball court, or the service learning site. The aim of this course is to introduce students to the complex equity issues in Bay Area Catholic High Schools, and to also build a framework and language to be effective in their educational ministry. A key component of this course is deepening student's personal understanding of systemic racism and privilege, and to analyze how their own positionality informs how they see the world.

ED 2755. Parish Administration. (3).

Taught by JST, The course will cover many practical topics related to serving as a pastor or pastoral associate in a Catholic parish. Specific topics are: "Strength Based Leadership" and leadership practices for building strong working teams; stewardship; human resource and employment basics; the diocesan Catholic school system; parish budgets and finance councils; parish pastoral councils and volunteers; and self-care.

ED 4700. Interreligious Learning & Edu. (3).

Taught by PSR. Increasing religious conflict and violence based on ignorance and indifference call for inter-religious learning as a necessary and alternative religious practice today. This course surveys histories, theories, and practices of inter-religious learning and education. The course also explores issues and problems related to inter-religious engagement in particular religious, cultural, and historical contexts, and deals with subject matters, such as pluralism, identity, religion, and postmodern philosophies. Students participate in conversations with their own religious and cultural backgrounds, and find ways to apply inter-religious education to their own contexts as they conduct either a research project with their working theories or a practice project which presents a thorough plan for an inter-religious curriculum, ministry, or any other activity.

ED 8110. Postmodern Christian Education. (3).

Taught by CDSP. Faith in a pluralistic, postmodern culture cannot simply be absorbed from one's community; it must be constructed. Influenced by insights of developmental psychology, ethnography and sociology, this course prepares students to prepare programming and shape formation experiences rooted in an understanding of the context in which individuals live and worship. Assignments include an opening paper in which students explore their theology and teaching philosophy, a reflective ethnographic paper on an unfamiliar community of faith, a 20-minute teaching presentation and a final paper reflecting on the opening paper in light of the experiences of the semester. This course is the online version of ED 1225. [15 max enrollment; PIN code required; auditors excluded; contact ssinger@cdsp.edu].

ED 8135. Critical Rlgs Pedagogy: Chrstn. (3).

Taught by PSR. CRITICAL RELIGIOUS PEDAGOGY: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH This course explores five themes: the who, what, why, where, and how of Christian religious education. Philosophy of education and ministry will be framed through readings, praxis and discussion. The goal is to review and renew each participant's approach to educational ministries in diverse context by critically reflecting on the sometimes uncomfortable relationship between the having of novel/great ideas and pragmatism. Specifically, participants are hoped to be able to: 1. differentiate different approaches to religious education, and understand the fundamentals of critical pedagogy as a framework for religious education; 2. understand the nature of Christian Religious Education and its theological, historical, and educational contexts from critical pedagogical perspective; 3. identify their own assumptions about and approaches to Faith Education, and how these are derived from and influence their own personal, social, political, cultural, racial, and religious contexts; 4. critically evaluate these approaches through readings, lectures, small group work, and other class activities; 5. articulate and develop in a written form their own theology of education; and 6. develop skills to create and facilitate communities of learning and teaching, and, through small group work, learn the basics of curriculum development. A participatory and empowering approach to Critical Christian Religious Pedagogy will be utilized throughout the course. Each participant is strongly encouraged to have a specific educational setting for praxis. This ONLINE course meets asynchronously using Moodle (http://gtu.edu/library/students/moodle-help). High-speed internet connection required. (Occasional synchronous class meetings maybe scheduled; see syllabus for details.) NOTE: This course is the ONLINE version of ED 1135, CRITICAL RELIGIOUS PEDAGOGY: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH. Only students taking the course as an online course should register using this course number; all others should register for ED 1135.