Summer 2004 M.Div Class Schedule

Fall 2004 M.Div. Class Schedule

Course Descriptions

Christian Education (DSED)

Christian Ethics (DSET)

Christian History (DSHS)

Christian Ministry (DSMN)

Christian Theology  (DSTH)

Church Music (DSCM & DSMU)

Languages, Additional Studies (DSLG)

Missions, Evangelization and World Religions (DSMS)

New Testament Studies and Greek  (DSNT & DSGK)

Old Testament Studies and Hebrew  (DSOT & DSHB)

Pastoral Care  (DSPC)

Spiritual Formation  (DSSF)


Christian Education

DSED 105 The Teaching Ministry of the Church
3 semester hours 
An exploration of the dynamics of teaching in communities of faith.  
The course will explore various components: conceptualizing teaching;
exploring the literature and research on teaching; practice teaching 
strategies in peer settings; and analyzing one's own experience of
teaching and being taught.

DSED 110 The Church Organizing for Mission & Ministry
3 semester hours 
This course will focus on an analysis of the faith community and how
to plan to address the needs discovered through the analysis.  
Different models of organizational life will be probed with a 
criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of each.  Leadership 
requirements and training needs will be assessed.  Space utilization 
and stewardship base will be examined.

DSED 115 Administration and Leadership in the Church
3 semester hours
An examination of church polity with particular attention given to 
the free-church tradition.  Other Components of the course will 
include the enlistment and training of leadership, principles of 
administration,systems theory, conflict management, and public 
relations.  The course will also deal with church staff configurations, 
supervision, and performance reviews.

DSED 200 Ministry with Youth
3 semester hours 
This course explores the adolescent years, youth cultures in this 
country, and the church's ministry with youth.  It will examine 
basic resources related to ministry with youth, establish disciplined 
ways of thinking,develop skills needed for effective practice, and 
outline a personal vision for ministry with youth.

DSED 206 Ministry to the Young Child
3 semester hours
The course will focus on the developmental stages of the preschool
child and parent education issues related to this age child.  Faith
community ministries such as a preschool program and day care
will be probed.  Attention will be given to accreditation issues for
the "through-the-week" school.  Foundations for a nurturing faith
for the young child will be addressed.

DSED 207 Ministry to the Older Child
3 semester hours
This course will focus on the developmental stages of the 
elementary age child (grades one through six) with special attention
given to his/her cognitive and affective development in relationship
to the Christian community.  Program and curricular needs will be
addressed.

DSED 210 Ministry with Adults
3 semester hours 
This course will survey the developmental stages of adulthood and the 
readiness and tasks for faith development, spiritual formation, and 
Christian maturation.  Implications of the various age perspectives 
within a congregation will be explored and avenues of implementation 
through the local church will be examined.

DSED 215 The Changing Family in the Changing Church
3 semester hours
A careful look at the changing family structures in society along
with the changing church paradigm.  The course will focus on the
educational ministry of the church with adults and families and will 
provide guidance and resources toward the development of 
comprehensive programming.  Parent education and inter-generational 
teaching will be explored as an option.  Attention will be given to
family life cycles.

DSED 300 Designing a Church Curriculum
3 semester hours 
The source of the church's curriculum impacts the entire life of the 
church-public and private worship, pastoral care, service, prophetic 
action,Bible study, music, theologizing, teaching, history, and 
story-telling.  Responsibility for church curriculum rests with 
ministers and lay leaders.  Students will explore the educational 
significance of the ways of pastoral life in local church settings 
and be involved in disigning curriculum appropriate to those settings.  
This course will consider the key question,What does one need to know, 
experience, do, or study in order to accomplish the church's mission 
at this unique place and time.

DSED 310 Enabling and Supervising Volunteers for the Church
3 semester hours
This course will help leaders, lay and clergy, deepen their under-
standing and skills in working with and enabling church members to 
volunteer for the variety of tasks and ministries a congregation 
faces.  Attention will be given to vocation/gifts and the biblical 
and theological bases for volunteer ministry, motivation for 
volunteering and continuing to do so, writing descriptions of 
volunteer positions, recruiting people, and identifying one's 
leadership style and ways to enable others.

DSED 315 Communicating Inside & Outside the Church
3 semester hours
This course will deal with the broad area of communicating to the
church and to the community about the church.  The course will
deal with such practical subjects as how to design, edit and publish
a church paper, designing publicity media about the church, the
art of letter writing and communicating verbally via television and
radio, and designing a web page for the Internet.

DSED 400 Christian Education Specialization Practicum
6 semester hours
Persons pursuing a Master of Divinity degree in Christian Education 
may choose a practicum. This will involve working with a person in 
this field, developing a job description for this position, performing 
weekly tasks under the supervision of the mentor, and receiving 
feedback on a weekly basis. This on-site job training will come 
near the end of the three-year track.  A practicum may be chosen in 
one of the following fields: Minister of Christian Education, 
Minister of Youth Education, Minister to Children,Minister to 
Preschoolers, Minister to Preschoolers and Children, Church Business 
Administrator, or Director of Weekday Early Childhood Education.

DSED 401 Selected Topics in Christian Education
3 semester hours  

Christian Ethics
DSET 100 Introduction to Christian Ethics
3 semester hours
Biblical and historical studies of Christian ethics, with 
contemporary applications.

DSET 101 Ministerial Ethics
3 semester hours
This course addresses the ethical and moral challenges that 
Christian ministers face.

DSET 305 Moral Issues in the Epistle of James
3 semester hours
An exegesis of the book of James with a view to finding its moral 
implications in a postmodern context.

DSET 401 Selected Topics in Ethics
3 semester hours

Christian History
DSHS 100 Introduction to Christian History I
3 semester hours
The purpose of this course is to introduce the major people,
events, ideas, and/or issues in Christian history from the 
beginning of the New Testament church to the eve of the
Reformation.

DSHS 101 Introduction to Christian History II
3 semester hours
The purpose of this course is to introduce the major people, events,
ideas, and/or issues in Christian history from the Reformation to the
present.  Baptist history will be highlighted.

DSHS 201 The English Reformation
3 semester hours
The purpose of this course is to introduce the major people, events, 
ideas, and issues of the English Reformation.  An attempt is made to 
place the English Reformations and also to evaluate the impact of the
English Reformation on the New England colonies.

DSHS 310 The Changing Face of Baptist
3 semester hours
The purpose of the course is three-fold: to survey the historical, 
sociological, and theological background of the controversy within
the Southern Baptist Convention since 1979 and the bibliography
that has emerged; to assess the impact of the key leaders; and to
analyze the consequences of the controversy, especially the 
restructuring of the SBC and formation of alternative groups.

DSHS 401 Selected Topics in Church History
3 semester hours

Christian Ministry
DSMN 100 Life and Work of the Minister
3 semester hours
A practical and theoretical examination of ministry in a postmodern,
globalized context.  This course offers an opportunity for students
to interact with experienced practitioners who model effective
ministry.

DSMN 201  Introduction to Preaching
3 semester hours
This course is an introduction to basic Christian preaching.  It 
emphasizes the contemporary approach to preaching typically 
described as "the new homiletic,"and gives attention to the 
theology of preaching, method of preaching, and pulpit planning in 
the local church.  Part of the course will involve a preaching lab 
in which every student will gain practical experience in preparing 
and preaching an original sermon.

DSMN 202 Introduction to Worship
3 semester hours
This course is an introduction to worship in the local church 
including the nature, history, and practice of worship.  Part of the 
course will involvea lab experience in which students will gain 
practical experience in the celebration of the ordinances as well 
as other rituals of faith.

DSMN 401 Selected Topics in Christian Ministry
3 semester hours

Christian Theology
DSTH 200 Introduction to Christian Theology I
3 semester hours
In this course students will be introduced to one half of the biblical 
foundations for the historical and philosophical development of the 
systematic theology of the Christian church.  Attention will be 
concentrated on the classical doctrines of the Christian faith.  
When appropriate, Baptist contributions will be highlighted.

DSTH 201 Introduction to Christian Theology II
3 semester hours
This course is a continuation of Introduction to Christian Theology I.

DSTH 300 Women in Ministry
3 semester hours
A survey of the biblical, theological, and sociological concepts of 
women and their roles in society and the Church.  Emphasis will be 
given to the understanding of God's call to ministry and ways for 
developing the ministry to which one is called.

DSTH 301 The Cross
3 semester hours
The course will be an examination of the biblical material that has 
been used to interpret the cross, not only that found in the New 
Testament, but also the sacrificial system of the Old Testament and 
the Suffering Servant passages.  Particular emphasis will be given 
to the concept of sin-bearing, asking what sin-bearing may have 
meant during the time of the New Testament and how the concept has 
been understood throughout Christian history.

DSTH 401 Selected Topics in Christian Theology
3 semester hours

Church Music

DSCM 100 An Introduction to Ministry Through Music
3 semester hours
In this course students will become acquainted with the views and 
writings of leading thinkers and practitioners in the field of music 
ministry.  Students will develop and articulate their own concepts 
of ministry through music.  Also included will be an examination of 
the various facets ofadministering a comprehensive ministry through 
music and tools and resourcesbeneficial to the church musician.
 
DSCM 195 Ensemble
1 semester hour
A mixed chorus that provides regular worship leadership in chapel
and occasional programs of primarily church music.

DSCM 200 Conducting
3 semester hours
The study and practice of basic conducting techniques.

DSCM 201 Choral Techniques
3 semester hours
The study and practice of choral conducting with attention given 
to rehearsal techniques, choral tone, and diction. 

DSCM 215 Vocal Pedagogy
3 semester hours

DSCM 300 Introduction to Hymnology
3 semester hours
A study of humns and their use in worship.  This study will focus 
on the biblical, theological, historical, literary, and musical
aspects of congregational song.

DSCM 305 Music Ministry with Children
3 semester hours
A study of the philosophy and organization of musical opportunities
for children (age 3 through grade 6) in the church with attention
given to methodologies, materials, and recruitment and training
of lay leaders.

DSCM 310 Music Ministry with Youth & Adults
3 semester hours
A study of the philosophy and organization of musical experiences
for youth (grades 7 through 12) and adults.  Attention will be 
given to methodologies and resources.

DSCM 320 Church Music Literature
3 semester hours
A survey of literature appropriate for use in the church for voices
(solo and choral) and instruments (orchestral, piano, organ, and
handbells).

DSCM 401 Selected Topics in Church Music
3 semester hours

Applied Music Instruction
Applied music instruction is available in the School of Divinity in 
the areas of piano, voice, organ, and orchestral instruments.  
Course numbers for applied study are based on the following formula:
The first digit denotes the type of study:
0=non-credit
1=study for elective credit
2=first semester of study for graduate credit
3=second semester of study for graduate credit
4=third semester of study for graduate credit

Study beyond the 400 level will continue to use the 400-level
designation.  The second digit signifies the medium of performance:
0=piano
1=voice
2=organ
3=orchestral instrument

The third digit indicates the length of lesson per week:
1=1/2 hour lesson
2=1 hour lesson

DSMU 302 Applied Piano
3 semester hours
Individual piano lessons.  Literature from the Baroque, 
Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary periods is studied each 
semester.  In addition, student prepares one short composition
appropriate for use in church service without instructor's 
assistance.

DSMU 412 Applied Voice
3 semester hours

Languages, Additional Studies
DSLG 100 Introduction to Akkadian I
3 semester hours
An introduction to Akkadian including the study of its grammar, 
syntax, vocabulary, and writing system.  The course will include the 
reading of ancient texts, such as the Code of Hammurabi, in the 
original cuneiform.

DSLG 101 Introduction to Akkadian II
3 semester hours
A continuation of Introduction to Akkadian I.

DSLG 105 Biblical Aramaic
3 semester hours
An introduction to Biblical Aramaic and a study of its grammar,
syntax, and vocabulary, including the reading of biblical
texts written in Aramaic.  Prerequisites: Introduction to
Biblical Hebrew (DSHB100) and Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis 
(DSHB101) or their equivalents.

DSLG 110 Ecclesiastical Latin
3 semester hours
A beginner's introduction to the form of Latin used 
historically by the Western Christian Church in its worship, 
theological and devotional literature and above all in the translation
of the Scriptures known as the Vulgate.  In addition to the necessary 
grammatical instruction, particular attention will be given to the
liturgical, musical and theological traditions within which 
ecclesiastical Latin developed.

Missions, Evangelization and World Religions

DSMS  200  World Religions
3 semester hours
This course will introduce the major religious traditions by
studying their historical development, worldview and praxis. 
Students will also be challenged to explore Christian approaches 
to religious pluralism.

DSMS  201  Contemporary Religious Movements
3 semester hours
This course will introduce students to the major religious 
movements that have emerged in the last 200 years primarily in 
the United States and Europe.  Students will also be challenged 
to explore Christian approaches to religious pluralism.

DSMS  210  Introduction to Islam
3 semester hours
This course will introduce the students to the historical, theological,
and practical developments in Islam.  The course will focus on important 
events, movements, and figures that helped shape contemporary Islam.  
Students will also be challenged Christian approaches to Islam.

DSMS  300  Evangelism
3 semester hours
This course will challenge students to discover the biblical and 
theological foundations of evangelism and explore how this impacts
he evangelistic work of the church locally and abroad.

DSMS  301  Mission Principles in Praxis
3 semester hours
This course will focus on the influential mission related movements 
of the 20th Century that became the foundation of mission principles 
and praxis.  The course will also explore the development of 
methodologies for the 21st Century context.  Movements such as the 
Church Growth Movement, Church Planting, and the Unreached People 
Concentration will be addressed.

DSMS  302  Urban Missiology
3 semester hours
This course will enable students to understand the unique challenges
and mission opportunities in an urban setting.  Students will learn
about the profound impact of global urbanization throughout the 
world and explore how one can make an impact in these areas.

DSMS  303  Gospel Across Cultures
3 semester hours
This course will introduce students to some basic practical cultural
anthropological concepts.  This knowledge will be used to understand
how our culture impacts our religious expressions and address how we
relate the gospel to persons from cultural backgrounds other than 
our own.

DSMS  304  Jesus in a Global Perspective
3 semester hours
This course will provide a view of Jesus from the perspective of the
major world religions and from the perspective of Two-Thirds World 
Christian writers.  The course will be a seminar.

DSMS  310  Missions and Evangelization in Global Perspective
3 semester hours
An historical survey of how Christians have spread their faith, 
coupled with an analysis of the challenge to evangelize in a modern 
context.

DSMS  400  Mission Immersion Experience
1-3 semester hours
This course will provide students with a significant cross-cultural 
experience that helps them understand the challenges in cross-cultural 
ministry. Students may take this course as an elective that could 
earn from one to three credit hours or students can meet the core 
Mission and Evangelization course requirement.  Mission Immersion 
Experiences must be developed with the Missiology professor.


DSMS  401  Selected Topics in Missiology
3 semester hours


New Testament Studies and Greek
DSNT 100 Introduction to the New Testament I
3 semester hours
A study of the background, history, literary genre, and theology of
the canonical Gospels beginning with the inter-biblical period.

DSNT 101 Introduction to the New Testament II
3 semester hours
A study of the background, history, literary genre, and theology of 
the Book of Acts, the Letters of Paul, the General Letters, and 
Revelation.

DSNT 201 Matthew
3 semester hours
An exegetical and theological study of the Gospel of Matthew.

DSNT 202 Mark
3 semester hours
An exegetical and theological study of the Gospel of Mark.

DSNT 206  1 Corinthians
3 semester hours
An exegetical and theological study of 1 Corinthians.

DSNT 209 Galations
3 semester hours
An exegetical and theological study of the Galations.

DSNT 210 Ephesians
3 semester hours
An exegetical and theological study of the Ephesians.

DSNT 220 James
3 semester hours
An exegetical and theological study of the James.

DSNT 306 Romans
3 semester hours
An exegetical and theological study of Romans.

DSNT 310 Revelation
3 semester hours
A study of the Apocalypse in its historical setting with particular
attention to the Christology of the book.

DSNT 401 Selected Topics in New Testament
3 semester hours


DSNT 404 The Theology of Mark
3 semester hours
A literary and theological study of the major themes and emphases 
employed by the author of Mark.  Prerequisite: Introduction to 
New Testament I and II.

DSNT 405 The Theology of Luke-Acts
3 semester hours
A literary and theological study of the major themes and emphases 
employed by the author of Luke-Acts.  Prerequisite: Introduction to
New Testament I and II.

DSNT 406 New Testament Soteriology
3 semester hours
A study of the various models employed by New Testament writers to 
understand and to articulate the significance of the death of Jesus.
Prerequisite: Introduction to New Testament I and II.

DSNT 407 Studies in Pauline Theology
3 semester hours
A study of the various theological motifs, themes, and emphases of 
the Apostle Paul as expressed in his epistles.  Prerequisite: 
Introduction to New Testament I and II.

DSNT 408 Studies in Johannine Theology
3 semester hours
A study of the theological emphases of the various Johannine 
communities as reflected in their writings in the New Testament.  
Prerequisite: Introduction to New Testament I and II.

DSNT 409 The Jewish-Christian Writings of the New Testament
3 semester hours
A study of the various theological emphases of those New Testament 
writings that reflect early Jewish Christianity: the Gospel of 
Matthew, the Epistle of James and the "Epistle" to the Hebrews.  
Prerequisite: Introduction to New Testament I and II.
 
DSGK 100 Greek I
3 semester hours
A study of the basics of biblical Koine Greek.  In addition to 
learning elementary grammar, forms, and vocabulary, selected texts 
from the Greek New Testament will be translated.

DSGK 101 Greek II
3 semester hours
A continuation and expansion of Greek I with special attention 
given to the translation of passages from the Greek New Testament.  
Prerequisite: Greek I or equivalent course-work.

DSGK 200 Greek III
3 semester hours
An intermediate study of New Testament Greek focused upon 
syntactical issues, vocabulary acquisition, and, above all, 
translation of passages from and identification of forms within the 
Greek New Testament. Prerequisites: Greek I and II or equivalent 
course-work.

DSGK 201 Greek IV
3 semester hours
A continuation and intensification of Greek III, including readings 
from the Greek New Testament, the Septuagint, and extra-biblical 
Koine Greek. Prerequisites: Greek I and II or equivalent 
course-work.

DSGK 202 Galatians
3 semester hours
An exegetical and theological study of the Epistle in Greek.  
Prerequisite: Greek I and II or equivalent.

DSGK 203 Ephesians
3 semester hours
An exegetical and theological study of the Epistle in Greek.  
Prerequisite: Greek I and II or equivalent.

DSGK 204 Luke
3 semester hours
An exegetical and theological study of the Gospel of Luke in Greek.
Prerequisite: Greek I and II or equivalent.

DSGK 205 Colossians
3 semester hours
An exegetical and theological study of the Epistle in Greek.  
Prerequisite: Greek I and II or equivalent.

DSGK 206  1 Corinthians 
3 semester hours
An exegetical and theological study of 1 Corinthians based on the 
Greek test.  Prerequisite: Greek 1 & 2 or equivalent.

DSGK 401  Selected Readings in Greek
3 semester hours
The translation and interpretation of various biblical and/or extra-
biblical Greek texts.  Prerequisite: Greek I and II or equivalent.

Old Testament Studies and Hebrew
DSOT 100  Introduction to Old Testament I
3 semester hours
An introductory survey of the Pentateuch and historical books of the
Old Testament with attention to background, history, contents, and 
major themes.

DSOT 101  Introduction to Old Testament II
3 semester hours
An introductory survey of the prophets and writings in the Old 
Testament with attention to background, history, contents, and 
major themes.

DSOT 200  Genesis
3 semester hours
A study of the English text of Genesis, with attention given to its 
composition, historical background, theological content, and
hermeneutical application.

DSOT 201  Exodus
3 semester hours
A study of the English text of Exodus, with attention to 
composition, historical background, theological content, and 
hermeneutical application.

DSOT 202  Judges
3 semester hours
A study of the English text of Judges, with special attention to 
historical background, theological content, and hermeneutical 
application.

DSOT 203  The Deuteronomistic History
3 semester hours
A study of the English texts of 1 Samuel - 2 Kings, with special 
attention to the role of historiography in the Old Testament canon.  
Historical issues will be addressed as well as the way the "history" 
of Israel in these texts is given interpretive force in the life 
of the community.

DSOT 205  Isaiah
3 semester hours
A study of the English text of Isaiah, with attention given to its 
composition, historical background, theological content, and 
hermeneutical application.

DSOT 206 Jeremiah
3 semester hours
A study of the English text of Jeremiah.  The course will examine
the thematic units of the book as well as the theological and 
hermeneutical application of its message.

DSOT 300  Psalms
3 semester hours
A study of the English text of the Psalms, with attention to their 
place in Israel's worship, the specific literary genres represented 
in the psalter, and application of these texts to the worship and 
devotional life of the believing community.

DSOT 301  Esther and Ruth
3 semester hours
A study of the English texts of Esther and Ruth.  Special attention
will be devoted to the perspective these texts offer on the role of 
women in the Old Testament world.  Theological and hermeneutical 
issues will be examined.

DSOT 308  Amos and Hosea
3 semester hours
A study of the English texts of Amos and Hosea, with attention to 
composition, historical background, theological content, and 
hermeneutical application.

DSOT 400  Old Testament Theology
3 semester hours
The general purpose of this course is to provide a basic introduction 
to Old Testament Theology. The course will explore how theological 
discourse occurs when guided by the Old Testament text itself. The 
study will be historical and exegetical at the primary level.  The 
exegetical work will be done with the assumption that exegesis is not 
complete until it is moved beyond the historical into relevant concerns 
of the church and the world.  The enhancement of the ability to interpret 
and use Old Testament texts in ways that are theologically meaningful for 
the contemporary church is a major objective.

DSOT 401  Selected Topics in Old Testament
3 semester hours

DSOT 402  Hebrew Messianic Thought
3 semester hours
The purpose of this course is to examine the Hebrew concept of 
"messiah" from several different perspectives.  An attempt will be 
made to identify the origins of messianic thought in Israel and to 
trace the development of messianism into the Christian era, noting 
the continuing stream of messianism in both Judaism and Christianity.  
Attention will be given to New Testament treatment of Old Testament
texts as "messianic."  Specific Old Testament texts will be examined 
to demonstrate various ways messianic thought originated and 
developed.

DSOT 403  Introduction to Archeology
3 semester hours
This course is designed to introduce the student to archeology, with 
primary emphasis on Near Eastern sites.  There is also a component 
included which introduces specific archeological methods.  Some 
application of excavation technique may also be introduced under 
field conditions.

DSOT 404   Old Testament Apocalyptic
3 semester hours
The course explores the development of apocalyptic writings in the
context of the Old Testament canon.  Attention is given to the 
foundational aspects of the Old Testament message which give rise to 
apocalyptic.  Major focus is given to the body of texts which are 
generally identified with Old Testament apocalyptic literature.  One 
aspect of the course will focus attention upon the origins of messianic 
thought as a related feature to Old Testament apocalyptic literature.

DSOT 405   The Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament
3 semester hours
This course is a study of the wisdom texts which are a part of the 
canon of the Old Testament.  The course includes an introduction to 
Ancient Near Eastern wisdom writings with special attention to the 
texts which share features with biblical wisdom.  The major focus of
the course is a theological and hermeneutical exploration of the biblical
books of Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes.  Brief attention is also given
to the apocryphal works which properly belong in this category of the 
Hebrew tradition.
DSHB 100  Hebrew I
3 semester hours
An introduction to the grammar and syntax of biblical Hebrew.

DSHB 101  Hebrew II
3 semester hours
An inductive examination of the grammar and syntax of biblical 
Hebrew. The course will introduce more advanced principles of 
Hebrew grammar and syntax by means of the exegetical study of 
a selection of narrative Hebrew.  Prerequisite:  Hebrew I (DSHB100)
or its equivalent.

DSHB 200  Hebrew Exegesis:  Genesis
3 semester hours
An exegetical study of Genesis.  Prerequisite: DSHB101 (Hebrew 
Syntax and Exegesis) or its equivalent.

DSHB 201  Hebrew Exegesis:  Jonah
3 semester hours
An exegetical study of Jonah.  Prerequisite: DSHB101 (Hebrew Syntax
and Exegesis) or its equivalent.

DSHB 202  Hebrew Exegesis:  Ruth
3 semester hours
An exegetical study of Ruth.  Prerequisite: DSHB101 (Hebrew Syntax
and Exegesis) or its equivalent.

DSHB 203  Hebrew Exegesis:  Amos
3 semester hours
An exegetical study of Amos.  Prerequisite: DSHB101 (Hebrew Syntax
and Exegesis) or its equivalent.

DSHB 204  Hebrew Exegesis:  I Samuel
3 semester hours
An exegetical study of I Samuel.  Prerequisite: DSHB101 (Hebrew 
Syntax and Exegesis) or its equivalent.

DSHB 205  Hebrew Exegesis:  Exodus
3 semester hours
An exegetical study of Exodus.  Prerequisite: DSHB101 (Hebrew 
Syntax and Exegesis) or its equivalent.

Pastoral Care 
DSPC 100 Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling
3 semester hours
An exploration and supervised experience in the field of pastoral
care and counseling in ministry.  Normally, DSPC100 will be
prerequisite for all subsequent Pastoral Care and Counseling
courses.

DSPC 105 Ministering to the Chemically Dependent and Their 
Families I
3 semester hours
A study of the dynamics of chemical dependency and how it affects 
the family, the church, and other community groupings.  The course
includes an introduction to and practice of skills useful in
working with the chemically dependent and their families.

DSPC 110 Pastoral Theology
3 semester hours

DSPC 115 Pastoral Care of Families
3 semester hours

DSPC 120 Crisis Intervention in Pastoral Care
3 semester hours

DSPC 125 Grief, Loss, Death, and Dying
3 semester hours

DSPC 200 Clinical Pastoral Education
3 or 6 semester hours
Training in pastoral care under supervision in an off-campus 
clinical setting whose program is accredited by the Association 
for Clinical Pastoral Education. (1/2 unit = 3 hours; 1 unit = 6
hours) Prerequisite: Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling 
and Faculty Approval.

DSPC 204 Interpersonal Relationships in Ministry
3 semester hours
A study of the theory and practice of group dynamics, interpersonal
relationships and conflict.  The course will be both cognitive and
interactive, and may only be taken with approval of the professor.

DSPC 210 Chaplaincy Ministry
3 semester hours

DSPC 220 Training Lay Counselors in the Church
3 semester hours

DSPC 225 Marriage Enrichment for Persons in Ministry
3 semester hours

DSPC 240 Ethics and Counseling
3 semester hours

DSPC 250 Psychology of Religion
3 semester hours

DSPC 255 Human Behavior and Pathology/Addiction
3 semester hours

DSPC 260 Psychological Testing/Measurement, Appraisal and Assesment
3 semester hours

DSPC 400 Pastoral Care and Counseling Practicum 
3 semester hours

DSPC 401 Selected Topics in Pastoral Care and Counseling
3 semester hours

DSPC 405 Health and Spirituality
3 semester hours
An exploration of human health and healing in relation to the
Christian concept of salvation, with attention to personal
wellness, historical and theological perspectives, and 
implications for ministry.

DSPC 411 Pastoral Care Through the Life Cycle
3 semester hours
A survey of basic concepts of gerontology, with emphasis on
theological perspectives on aging.  The developmental tasks of 
aging serve as guides in developing goals and skills for
pastoral care and other ministries.

Spiritual Formation
DSSF 100 Introduction to Theological Education for Ministry
3 semester hours
A study of the nature of Christian ministry both in terms of 
biblical sources and historical/theological models.  An orientation 
to theological education will be provided including an overview of 
the theological curriculum; issues in spiritual formation, including 
call; and an introduction to theological research, including use of 
the library. Chapel and Formations are requirements for this course.

DSSF 200 Spiritual Formation: The Christian Journey
3 semester hours
A study of the nature of Christian ministry both in terms of biblical 
sources and historical/theological models. An orientation to theological 
education will be provided including an overview of the theological
curriculum; issues in spiritual formation, including call; and an 
introduction to theological research, including use of the library.
Chapel and Formations are requrements for this course.

DSSF 300 Theological Integration Seminar I
3 semester hours
An integrative seminar led by a team of faculty representing various
disciplines.  Students, while engaged in the practice of ministry, 
will reflect theologically on theory and practice, the correlation 
of the various theological disciplines, the nature of ministry, and 
themselves as ministers.  The final component of the course will
be an interview in which selected members of the faculty and
representatives from the ministry setting will review with the 
studenthis/her written, personal assessment of strengths and 
weaknessesin ministry.  Prerequisites:  An approved ministry 
placement and successful completion of Introduction to Theological 
Education for Ministry, Old Testament I and II, New Testament I 
and II, Christian History I and II, Christian Theology I,and Spiritual 
Formation: The Christian Journey. Chapel and Formations are 
requirements for this course.

DSSF 301 Theological Integration Seminar II
3 semester hours
A continuation of Theological Integration Seminar I.  At the 
conclusion of this seminar the student will complete an assessment 
conference with the faculty mentor which will include an evaluation 
of the student portfolio and reflection upon progress relative to 
the strengths and weaknesses identified in Theological Integration 
Seminar I.  Prerequisite: Successful completion of Theological 
Integration Seminar I. Chapel and Formations are requirements for
this course.

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