ANTS INTE 742S
Baptist Theology and Polity
Baptist heritage and theology traced from Anabaptists through British and U.S. developments. Present structure, practices, and concerns of American Baptist Churches. Recommended for those seeking ordination in the ABC/USA, but open to all. Limited to middlers and seniors.
Heim Th 9-11:50 Spring

ANTS INTE 743F
United Church of Christ History, Polity, and Theology
An exploration of the history, theology, structures, and practice of ministry in the UCC. Recommended for those seeking ordination in the UCC, but open to all.
Nordbeck & Hempen T 2-4:50 Fall

ANTS INTE 747F
Unitarian Universalist Polity
This course covers the nature of the Unitarian Universalist movement, and elements of preaching, worship, and offices of ministry unique to it. Course required by UUA for students seeking Fellowship. Limited to middlers and seniors.
Kendrick M 9-11:50 Fall

BU STH TC 723
United Methodism Church Doctrine (Book of Discipline)
Polity, Structure, procedures and ritual of the United Methodist Church. The course is designed to meet one of the requirements for membership in the United Methodist Annual Conference.
Messer TBA Spring

EDS PT 2330
Bringing Change in the Church
This course will focus on the development of advocacy skills within church structures, as well as on how to best utilize religious institutions for social change. Students will explore how to impact church systems and the relationship between church institutions and local contexts. The course will also focus on the role of the change agent working within the twenty-first century church. Same as CS 2330.
Rodman TBA Fall (Oct 12-13 & Nov 30-Dec 1, 2007)

GC MC 601H
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference Denominational Standards
Polity and standards of the C.C.C.C. Graded pass/fail.
Granitsas W 1:15-4:15 Spring

GC MC 601K
Reformed Ecclesiology and Piety
This course explores the reformed ecclesiastical tradition(s) and is oriented as an aid to ordination in those traditions. Graded pass/fail.
Graham F 1:15-4:15 Fall

HC CLAW 6012
Canon Law of the Orthodox Church
A study of the holy canons understood as practical expressions of doctrinal truth, and their application in the life of the Church. The administrative structure of the local church will also be examined.
Patsavos TBA Spring

HC CLAW 6251
Canonical Aspects of Marriage
A seminar study of canonical marriage from a canonical perspective and an in-depth analysis of related issues, such as intra-Christian and inter-religious marriages, divorce and remarriage, and the canonical status of those involved in them.
Patsavos Th 2-4:20 Fall

HDS 2844
Unitarian Universalist Religious Education: Seminar
A seminar in the philosophy and practice of liberal religious education, including a historical overview of religious education, development of a personal philosophy of religious education, and a review of curricula and materials currently in use in liberal religious congregations. The course will focus on the congregation as an educating community, stressing the role of ministers in life-span religious education. This course or its equivalent is required of all those preparing for ordination to ministry in the Unitarian Universalist Association.
Frediani TBA Fall

HDS 2897
Reformed Christian Thought
An introduction to the Reformed tradition in Christian theology, with particular emphases on John Calvin and Karl Barth, but also exploring the wider range of Reformed ideas and influence.
Boulton TBA Spring

HDS 2955
United Methodist Polity
This course is designed to prepare United Methodist students for ordination. The major purpose of the course is to understand the nature and functioning of the United Methodist Church as the institutional expression of its theological assumptions. Through case studies, readings, lectures, and discussions, the course will explore the theology and practice of connectionalism and collegiality as reflected in the Discipline. Methodist students may meet requirements for courses in United Methodist doctrine and history through Boston Theological Institute course offerings.
Campbell TBA Spring

HDS 2962
The Lutheran Church (ELCA) - Its Marks and Practices: Seminar
This seminar focuses on the theological grounding of the Church, exploring central teachings about the Lutheran church historically and its contemporary practices in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The course will examine biblical and theological foundations for the assembly's public worship and its members' private devotion; the community's principal aims in religious education; and the church's embodied witness in working for justice. Opportunity will be given to focus a semester project on an aspect of the church's practices related to the student's interests and vocational preparation.
Engquist TBA Spring

HDS 2975
United Church of Christ Polity
The history, polity, and practice of the United Church of Christ. Issues addressed throughout include ecclesiology, mission, professional ethics, the ordination process, justice, as well as contemporary principles and patterns of the UCC. Students seeking ordination are urged to take this course during their middler year, but all are welcome. May be taken only on a Sat/Unsat basis. Auditors by permission of instructor only. Prerequisite: Students are strongly urged to take basic theology and Christology courses before taking this course.
King TBA Spring

HDS 2980
Presbyterian Polity
This course is designed to establish and develop the student’s working knowledge of the constitutional structure of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The primary focus is on current Presbyterian polity and programs, with attention to the denomination’s roots in Reformed theology and tradition. A thorough reading of the Confessions and The Book of Order will serve as a basis for discussion of cases that illuminate the implications of reformed theology and polity in the praxis of the church. Offered every other year.
Faculty TBA Spring

HDS 2990
Unitarian Universalist Polity and Practices: Seminar
Specifically designed for students seeking ministerial fellowship within the Unitarian Universalist Association, this seminar will consider: 1) the UUA’s institutional history and present organization and structure; 2) governance by congregational polity; 3) reflection upon and articulation of individual theological positions; 4) UU worship practices and rites of passage; and 5) ministerial search and settlement, finances, ethics, and the Ministerial Fellowship Committee.
Faculty TBA Spring

SJS MM 500
Introduction to Canon Law
Canon law is the system of rules that govern Church order and discipline. This course will present an overview of the nature, history, and function of Church law, and will introduce students to the norms of the 1983 Code of Canon Law--primarily Book I (general norms), Book II (laity, clerics, and the Church hierarchy), Book III (the teaching office), Book V (temporal goods) and Book VI (sanctions). The objective of the course is to introduce basic structures and functions of the Church as addressed by the Code, and to familiarize students with those canonical norms helpful to their effective ministry in the Church.
Strickland T 5-7 Spring

SJS MM 501
Canon Law of the Catholic Church
An analysis of the science of canon law in the context of its philosophy, theology, and history. The central focus will be the study of Church order and pastoral practices found in the 1983 Code of Canon Law.
Oliver M 11-11:50 / W 10-11:50 Spring

SJS MM 600
The Temporal Goods of the Church
This course will study the canon law of the Church on temporal goods relative to their acquisition, administration, and alienation, with emphasis on the parish situation. Prerequisite: MM 501 or its equivalent.
O’Connell M 1:15-3:15 Fall

WJST PS/WW 254
Marriage: Theological, Canonical, and Pastoral Perspectives
A study of marriage in the biblical and liturgical tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. The course will explore the theology and canon law of marriage, marriage preparation and marriage enrichment, and pastoral/canonical approaches to questions of separation, nullity, and remarriage. Designed for 2nd or 3rd year students. Prerequisite: first-year theology or previous course work in Church history and fundamental theology.
Strickland W 3-5 Spring

WJST PS 255
Canon Law: Introduction and Application
A study of the system of canon law in the Catholic Church as expressed in the Code of Canon Law. Designed for those who will fulfill a ministerial role in the Church and/or the required course for those seeking ordination. Prerequisite: first-year theology, or previous course work in Church history and fundamental theology.
Strickland W 3-5 Fall

ANTS CMFE 734/834J
The Art of Theological Reflection
In this ecumenical seminar offered in an intensive 5-day format, the attitudes, postures, and practices that are essential for a contemplative approach to reflecting theologically will be identified and developed. Moving beyond current models, this approach integrates faith practices and ministry development. It is suited both to those preparing for ministry and those engaged in the ministry of assisting other in reflecting theologically on their ministry experiences. Limit: 18. This course fulfills the Christian Spiritual Renewal Requirement. [June 2 (1-5); June 3-5 (9-5); June 6 (9-12)]
Dickey (see above) Summer

ANTS CMLE 618F
Creating Healthy Congregations:
The Role of the Minister from a Systems Perspective
How a minister asserts leadership and handles pressure in a congregation indicates whether that ministry will provide a therapeutic influence or be sabotaged by the congregation’s weaknesses. This course will examine the psychology of ministerial leadership and look at how such leadership can support the development of congregational health. It will offer psychological and group dynamic theories, and a repertoire of tools and techniques with which to intervene in a congregational system. This course meets the CMLE distribution requirement for the M.Div.
Reeves F 9-11:50 Fall

ANTS CMLE 624S
Creating Healthy Congregations:
The Role of the Minister from a Systems Perspective
This course introduces students to the role of the ministerial leader in creating, implementing, and evaluating programs that deliver ministry to communities and individuals. Limit: 25.
Drummond T 9-11:50 Spring

ANTS CMLE 721/821Y
Foundations in the Theory and Practice of Ministry Supervision
This course introduces participants to the ministerial art of supervision. Through didactic presentations and live practice, participants learn supervisory methods that foster theological reflection in ministry students. This is a year-long course.
Drummond & Windsor Th 9-11:50 Fall

ANTS CMLE 734F
Congregational Life
This course will examine representative congregations in order to develop a deeper understanding of how communities of faith are engaging this time of historical change. We will use narrative, history, sociology, theology, and the growing literature on congregational studies to aid us in our explorations. Visits to area churches are included. Prerequisite: Access to a ministry setting. This course meets the CMLE distribution requirement for M.Div.
Thornton W 2-4:50 Fall

ANTS PSYF 684S
Love Through the Seasons of Death
This is a course about death and dying. It is an introductory course. This is a course about you and me and the people we love and people we don’t even know. It is a course about the world we live in and a God who sustains us and all life in the midst of death--even when we don’t know it. In a very real sense, this is a course about life. We will begin by exploring different experiences and understandings of death and the dynamics of grief. We will look at grief as a process of transformation and address the pastoral task of accompanying dying and bereaved people. We will examine the role faith communities play in our beliefs about death and dying while asking the question: Do gender, race and class make a difference in the way death and dying are approached? This course fulfills the Psychology and Pastoral Theology requirement for M.Div. students.
Thornton M 6-8:50 Spring

ANTS PSYF 729/829F
Congregational Health Ministries I
This course explores the history, theology and practice of developing congregational health care ministries. Various models for becoming a healing community are studied, from simple to the more complex. Resources are given to enable persons to plan and begin a health ministry in their own congregation. Limit: 25. This course meets the FHS Renewal requirement.
Harrell M 6-8:50 Fall

ANTS PSYF 750/850S
Congregational Health Ministries II
This course builds on Congregational Health Ministries I and explores the role of a parish nurse within a health ministry. Various models of health ministry with a parish nurse are presented. The professional and legal requirements of a licensed professional parish nurse are explored. Prerequisite: PSYF 729/829. Limit: 25. This course meets the FHS Renewal requirement.
Harrell M 6-8:50 Spring

ANTS PSYP 711S
Communities of Struggle: Voices of Hope
This course will deepen our pastoral and theological understanding of some of the major issues facing communities of faith today, going through tremendous cultural and historical changes. What does it mean to be a community of faith in a pluralistic context? We will attend to some emerging voices in the theological curriculum to address theological foundations for personal and communal well-being. We will visit a few ministry settings in the Boston area to help ground our course objectives in local commitments. This course fulfills the TMPL requirement or an upper-level pastoral theology requirement.
Thornton & K. Jones Th 6-8:50 Spring

BC TH 438
Spirituality, Career, and Calling
This seminar explores Christian spiritualities, traditions, and theologies of work, career, professional life, and calling. We use some relevant contemporary sociology, psychology, and management theory. We also explore practical lives of real individuals, including an opportunity for discernment of the student's own relationship to work, career, and calling
Weiss W 3-5:30 Fall

BC TH 604.01
The Practice of Ministry with Youth and Young Adults: Discernment in a Poly-vocal World
This course aims to explore elements critical to the effective practice of ministry for and with youth and young adults. Considering the broad demographics herein, this class attends to fostering the skills of discernment and mentoring, which would be valuable across the spectrum of these varied constituencies and contexts. Together the class explores the contexts of the ministry (ecclesial and social), identifies a vision for the work and considers how that vision might assist in discerning God’s action in and direction for work with youth and young adults.
O’Keefe W 7-9 Fall

BC TH 669
Forming an Adult Church
What would it mean to the life of our parishes and to our understanding of religious education if faith formation of adults became the central task of the enterprise? How does a focus on the spiritual growth of adults within a faith community enhance the work already underway with children and youth? In what ways does the challenge of adult faith formation invite us to engage the transformative task of all religious education? These questions serve to frame this course as we examine the theoretical and pastoral dimensions of working toward an adult church.
Regan T 2-4 Spring

IREPM SPRING WEEKEND COURSE
TH 922, TH 923, TH 924
Intrusive Presence: Opening Doorways to the Spirituality Lives of Adolescents
(1 credit each weekend, students may register for any weekend) Michael Carotta
February 8-9, March 28-29, April 11-12, 2008

BC TH 922
Adolescent Spirituality
This course is intended for any faith-filled adult who lives with, works among or cares for adolescents. The course will share a review of the supportive literature and research, offer concrete examples of application and structure reflective conversation among students regarding their own opportunities and experiences. In the end, each student will have examined and identified:
• The dominant spirituality of the youth with whom they work or live;
• The spiritual formation activity(s) which best suits their gifts and interest;
• Religious education tasks and techniques which reflect the principles of the Catechetical Directories and respond to the catechetical needs of their school or parish;
• Specific “next steps” in their efforts to be an Intrusive Presence in the spiritual growth of adolescents. Pass/Fail.
Carotta F 4-9 February 8-9, 2008
S 9-3

BC TH 923
Doorways to the Hearts and Souls of Young People
This course is intended for any faith-filled adult who lives with, works among or cares for adolescents. The course will share a review of the supportive literature and research, offer concrete examples of application and structure reflective conversation among students regarding their own opportunities and experiences. In the end, each student will have examined and identified:
• The dominant spirituality of the youth with whom they work or live;
• The spiritual formation activity(s) which best suits their gifts and interest;
• Religious education tasks and techniques which reflect the principles of the Catechetical Directories and respond to the catechetical needs of their school or parish;
• Specific “next steps” in their efforts to be an Intrusive Presence in the spiritual growth of adolescents.
Pass/Fail.
Carotta F 4-9 March 28-29, 2008
S 9-3

BC TH 924
Adolescent Religious Education
This course is intended for any faith-filled adult who lives with, works among or cares for adolescents. The course will share a review of the supportive literature and research, offer concrete examples of application and structure reflective conversation among students regarding their own opportunities and experiences. In the end, each student will have examined and identified:
• The dominant spirituality of the youth with whom they work or live;
• The spiritual formation activity(s) which best suits their gifts and interest;
• Religious education tasks and techniques which reflect the principles of the Catechetical Directories and respond to the catechetical needs of their school or parish;
• Specific “next steps” in their efforts to be an Intrusive Presence in the spiritual growth of adolescents.
Pass/Fail.
Carotta F 4-9 April 11-12, 2008
S 9-3

BC TH 647
Sacraments in the Life of the Church
This course offers an introduction to the sacramental life of the church with a view to pastoral practice. The beginning few weeks we will focus on foundational elements of Roman Catholic sacramental theology. In subsequent 2-3 week segments, we will discuss sacraments of initiation, healing and vocation, inviting other Theology faculty to address the sacraments from their areas of expertise. These days will include sacraments and religious education; sacraments and spirituality; sacraments and pastoral care; and sacraments and ethics. The course will invite students into a fruitful and creative dialogue between contemporary ecclesial experience of the sacraments and the Catholic theological and liturgical tradition.
Bader F 10-12 Fall

BC TH 767
Hispanic Ministry Seminar I: Theological Foundations
As the church in the United States becomes more culturally, racially and ethnically diverse, it becomes imperative that those preparing for ministry understand the different cultural contexts in which they will practice. This course is Part I of a year-long seminar designed for those in the Hispanic Ministry concentration but open to all IREPM and Theology Department students. Topics this semester include the methodology of contextual theology, God, Christology, theology of the human person, ecclesiology, the theology of Mary and social justice. The aim of this course is to familiarize the student with the various elements of systematic theology (which they are studying in more depth in other courses) from the perspectives of the U.S. Hispanic/ Latino/a Catholic context.
Ospino T 4:15-6:45 Fall

BC TH 768
Hispanic Ministry Seminar II: Pastoral Studies
As the church in the United States becomes more multicultural, it becomes imperative that those preparing for ministry understand the different cultural contexts in which they will practice. This course is Part II of a year-long seminar designed for those in the Hispanic Ministry concentration but open to all IREPM and Theology Department students. Topics this semester include religious education, liturgy, youth ministry, leadership in the Church, popular religiosity, spirituality, and ecumenism. The aim of this course is to draw upon the religious education, spirituality, and ministry courses that the student is taking at the IREPM and familiarize the student with the pedagogy, methodology, and cultural elements of ministry in U.S. Hispanic/Latino/a contexts and communities.
Ospino T 4:15-6:45 Spring

IREPM FALL WEEKEND COURSE
TH 926, TH 927, TH 928
Death & Dying: Pastoral, Psychological and Theological Perspectives
(3 credits, students must register for all three weekends) Catherine O’Connor, CSB
Sept. 14-15, Oct. 12-13, Nov. 2-3, 2007
The focus of this course is on the pastoral, psychological and theological aspects of ministry with persons as they experience the inevitable experiences of loss on life's journey, including grief resulting from death and the process of dying. Special attention will be given to the minister's own process, as well as faith, ethical and cultural perspectives, and skills needed for providing effective pastoral care to those experiencing loss, grief, dying and death. Pass/Fail.

BC TH 926
Death & Dying I
The focus of this course is on the pastoral, psychological and theological aspects of ministry with persons as they experience the inevitable experiences of loss on life's journey, including grief resulting from death and the process of dying. Special attention will be given to the minister's own process, as well as faith, ethical and cultural perspectives, and skills needed for providing effective pastoral care to those experiencing loss, grief, dying and death. Pass/Fail.
O’Connor F 4-9 Sept 14-15, 2007
S 9-3

BC TH 927
Death & Dying II
The focus of this course is on the pastoral, psychological and theological aspects of ministry with persons as they experience the inevitable experiences of loss on life's journey, including grief resulting from death and the process of dying. Special attention will be given to the minister's own process, as well as faith, ethical and cultural perspectives, and skills needed for providing effective pastoral care to those experiencing loss, grief, dying and death. Pass/Fail.
O’Connor F 4-9 Oct 12-13, 2007
S 9-3

BC TH 928
Death & Dying III
The focus of this course is on the pastoral, psychological and theological aspects of ministry with persons as they experience the inevitable experiences of loss on life's journey, including grief resulting from death and the process of dying. Special attention will be given to the minister's own process, as well as faith, ethical and cultural perspectives, and skills needed for providing effective pastoral care to those experiencing loss, grief, dying and death. Pass/Fail.
O’Connor F 4-9 Nov 2-3, 2007
S 9-3

BC TH 994
Education and Ministry for Justice
The intent of this course is to help students become familiar with tools of analysis around issues of justice, to make connections with the Catholic tradition’s theological foundations for justice and to utilize appropriate and effective educational processes for teaching and ministry. The course begins with an investigation of the tools of social analysis as a means of getting beneath the surface of issues of injustice. Following that is a brief review of Catholic Social Teachings, as a means of offering a theological foundation for educating for justice around issues. From there the course looks at educational methods from the early 20th century to the present, methods that reflect an understanding that education itself is a work of justice. The course will conclude with an opportunity for students to integrate: tools of investigation and analysis on an issue of justice; Catholic Social Teachings; and appropriate methodology for effective education. The hope for the course is that students will develop and refine effective educational practices around justice.
O’Keefe W 10-12:30 Spring

BU STH TC 828
Women’s Theologies and Ministry
This course will examine the reality of women in ministry, critically evaluating how women’s identities and roles have been structured in Christian contexts. It will also carefully analyze how these identities and roles can be re-evaluated and how women’s ministry can be envisioned in this modern ministerial context. Drawing on different women’s theological perspectives and identities, we will focus mainly on women and ministry in the areas of Biblical Studies, Worship, Preaching, and Pastoral Care and Counseling. Also offered as TT 880
Choi T 2-5 Fall

BU STH TC 835
Evangelism in Contemporary Cultures
Biblical, theological, historical, and practical bases. Christianity has to find ways of making the gospel relevant to the pluralistic culture within which it finds itself. Dialogue is based on Christian commitment, nurture, and discipleship.
Stone M 1-4 Fall

BU STH TC 836
Ministry in Multicultural Contexts
(description unavailable)
Choi TBA Spring

BU STH TC 852
Leadership and Spirituality
Changing times in church and society challenge our understandings about and practices of leadership. This course will explore how leadership is impacted by the context of the leader and the context of the setting in which leadership is shaped and exercised. The quality of a leader’s life and work can be significantly enhanced by being supported in spiritual practices. Those spiritual practices may be for the leader as well as for individuals and groups with whom the leader engages. This course will examine theories about leadership, both secular and church-based, as well as the systemic nature of leadership within the context of leader and group. We will also consider the importance of the “being” of the leader, not just the “doing.” Students will be given opportunity to reflect on biblical models of leadership, as well as to learn, experience, and practice spiritual disciplines for leaders and those with whom they lead. (Time: Select Th/F: Sept 6-7; Oct 11-12; Nov 1-2; Nov 29-30 Thursdays, 1-5pm, 6-9pm/Fridays 9-Noon)
Hassinger see above Fall

BU STH TC 874
Martin Luther King, Jr. in Context: Voice and Vocation
(description unavailable) (also offered as STH TH 876)
Andrews/Newsome T, 2:00-5:00 Fall

BU STH TJ 876/976
Church and Theology in the Contemporary World
This year-long seminar explores the intellectual, theological, and social issues confronting religious people in the contemporary world. The structure of the course will be determined at the first several meetings of the course and will be keyed to the intellectual and practical interests of the seminar participants. Lectures by instructors will be supplemented by guest lecturers and presentations by participants. Priority given to doctoral students.
Wolftiech T 5:30-8:30 Fall

BU STH TJ 910
Proseminar: Practical Theology
This course introduces the major changes under way in practical theology as a discipline, reviews the methodologies upon which these changes are based, and examines the implications of these changes.
Stone W 3-6 Fall

EDS PT 2012
Baptismal Vocation, Ministry, and Leadership: Toward a New Ecclesiology
What would the church look like if we took the “priesthood of all believers” seriously? Ministry developers have outlined a number of new challenges facing church leadership and congregations in the twenty-first century. Different skills, the ability to work in more varied ministry contexts, and a broader view of the mission of the church are but a few of the adaptations that will be required for effective leadership. Will the church survive the next century? What changes need to occur to ensure not only survival, but institutional vitality? This course will focus on the issues of vocation and leadership in this new reformation. Baptismal theology and ministry will be central themes of this course, as will learning acquired through the Pastoral Excellence Project at EDS, focusing on ministry in isolated and under-served communities throughout northern New England. Same as CS 2012.
Kujawa-Holbrook,
Thompsett Daily 3-5 Winter (January 7-18, 2008)

EDS PT 2140
Collaborative Ministerial Leadership
This course examines: systems theory for analyzing and intervening in congregations and agencies; styles of ministerial leadership and their implications for laity and clergy; and practical tools for group development, effective meetings, conflict management, and staff and program development and evaluation. The course will have a strong practical component with case studies and “lab” experiences. Participants will be asked to analyze actual ministry situations, events, and programs, preferably ones in which they are currently involved (either congregational or agency settings).
Kondrath TBA Fall (Oct 19-20; Nov 9-10, 2007)

EDS PT 1700
Fashioning-a-People
“The Church does not have an educational program: It is an educational program.” (Maria Harris, 1989) The Christian message has always been shaped by the media and the methodologies available for its communication. Together these elements both implicitly and explicitly fashion and form the Christian community through its engagement in intra-church and ad extra church experiences and activities. The phrase “Fashioning-A-People” identifies this ecology of distinct yet interdependent elements. The first part of the course introduces an ecological framework that delineates systemic components, personal characteristics, and communal features integrated in the life of a faith community to form, inform, and ideally transform members and communities. The second part of the course explores the ways Christians have been educated in faith through four eras of human communication.
Lytle M 7-9 Fall

EDS PT 1701
Fashioning-a-People in an Interactive Age
The invention of computer-mediated communications heralded the Interactive Age and initiated paradigmatic shifts in every aspect of human life, including Christian efforts to spread the Good News and form people in faith. Globalization, mass market reach, and truly interactive media are particularly significant for religious educators and pastoral leaders hoping to reach the Digital Generation. This course explores three areas of digital media within faith communities: its use and impact within liturgical settings; the emergence of religion online; and the development of online religion. Case study analysis and practical skills development are emphasized so that participants can experience and implement digital media in pastoral settings.
Lytle M 7-9 Spring

GC MC/PC 522
Abuse in the Christian Community
(description unavailable) Meets in Boston
Fahlberg Selected Weekends Fall

GC MC 546
The Military Chaplaincy
(description unavailable)
McChrystal Daily 9-4 January 14-18

GC MC 601H
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference Denominational Standards
Polity and standards of the C.C.C.C. Graded pass/fail.
Granitsas W 1:15-4:15 Spring

GC MC 601K
Reformed Ecclesiology and Piety
This course explores the reformed ecclesiastical tradition(s) and is oriented as an aid to ordination in those traditions. Graded pass/fail.
Graham F 1:15-4:15 Fall

GC MC/SE 602
Church and Community: Introduction to the Public Ministry of the Church
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to important strategies for social ministry. The biblical/theological bases for social responsibility are explored. Various strategies, such as congregation-based community organizing, community development, and others, designed to facilitate a holistic social ministry will be explored as avenues towards gospel faithfulness and shalom in the city. Meets in Boston
Villafane Select Weekends Fall
Rah TBA Spring

GC MC 617
Teams and Team Building
The purpose of this course is to help students, as potential team members and leaders, to appreciate the theological and managerial rationale for the use of teams in ministry. In addition, they will acquire and develop the philosophy and skills needed to sustain an effective ministry team. Key principles, strategies and interaction will facilitate the learning process. Students will also be exposed to the functions of teamwork, recruitment, team formation, barriers to team building, and key principles of conflict management. Meets in Boston
Lombardi TBA Spring

GC MC 621
The Inner City: A Context for Ministry
Treats problems of communication in the city, using models of cross-culturalism from cultural anthropology. The city is discussed as a complex system, and significant urban social problems are highlighted. Specialists in various areas of the urban environment will address the class. Meets in Boston
Hall M 7-9:45 Fall

GC MC 622
Inner City Ministry Sequence II
Forms of Christianity in the city are discussed. Examines the unique concerns of the urban pastor and the process involved in church growth. Special attention given to goal-setting, evaluation and planning of ministry. Prerequisite: The Inner City: A Context for Ministry. Meets in Boston
Hall TBA Spring

GC MC 701
Pastoral Ministry
Examines the roles and functions of pastoral work as designated in Scripture and various traditions. Ministerial identity and foundational pastoral tasks are discussed. Emphasizes practical aspects of pastoral ministry.
Parrett TR 10:45-12:15 Fall

GC MC 702
Pastoral Theology for Church and Society
Especially for experienced pastors, or those called to the marketplace or the para-church. In a working seminary format, each student develops his/her own rich pastoral theology with application.
Schutz T 1:15-4:15 Fall

HC PAST 5301
Religious Education
An introduction to basic theological and practical issues of Orthodox catechesis. Among the topics covered are: the nature and aims of catechesis; the role of the community as educator; and various methodological approaches to catechesis. Where appropriate, materials and programs of Orthodox jurisdictions are examined and evaluated.
Vrame M/W10:40-12 Fall

HC PAST 6011
Theology of Pastoral Care I
An introduction to Pastoral Theology, care, and counseling in an integrated fashion. Historical and patristic foundations are studied in the light of current pastoral theories which explore creative ways of care within the parish setting. The focus is on the person of the pastoral care giver, i.e, one’s vocation, function, role, identity and preparation in offering empathy and care to the Christian community.
Mamalakis M/W 9:10-10:30 Fall
M/W 10:40-12

HC PAST 6022
Theology of Pastoral Care II
An exploration of contemporary problems and crises, which confront the candidates for the Orthodox priesthood and lay ministers within the parish setting. Topical areas include family systems, aging, physical sickness and suffering, mental health and illness, death, dying, and bereavement, sexuality, substance abuse and addiction, and human aggression.
Mamalakis TBA Spring

HC PAST 6621
Pastoral Leadership
This course will explore biblical and patristic approaches to parish leadership. Topics will include nurturing vocation of laity, team ministry, conflict resolution, parish renewal, working with parish councils, and effective leadership styles, with an understanding of the historical development of contemporary Orthodox parishes.
Mamalakis TBA Spring

HC PAST 6302
Parish Administration
An exploration of the leadership role of the priest as well as an introduction to the nature of parish ministry and foundations, structures, and methods of parish administration from historical, theological, and pastoral perspectives. Field sessions with professional staff.
Triantafilou W 8:00-9:15 pm Fall and Spring

HDS 2925
Administration and Leadership
Students preparing for positions of ministerial leadership in churches, other religious communities or other institutions will be introduced to several topics under the broad category of leadership, including: leadership theory and practice for community adaptation; conflict: its resolution, mediation and benefits; organizational self-understanding, vision and mission; and organizational planning, finances, and record keeping. Attention will be paid to the theological and values considerations involved. The course will rely heavily on case studies. Enrollment limited to 12.
Rose TBA Spring

HDS 2933
Meaning Making - Thinking Theologically about Ministry Experience: Seminar
This course is designed for students currently in a field education setting and focuses on exploring the theological dimensions of students' field education experience. The introductory session on 'Meaning Making: Understanding the Minister's Role in Making Theological Sense of Life Experience' (see Module Course 2944) is required of all course participants. (Students taking this course may not register or receive credit for 2944.) Prerequisite: Engagement in Field Education placement. May not be taken for Arts of Ministry credit. First class meeting will be Sept. 19, 5:30 to 7:30 or Sept. 21, 3-5, in the Sperry Room (students may attend either date). This course may only be taken on a Sat/Unsat basis.
Click TBA Year

HDS 2944
Meaning Making: Thinking Theologically about Ministry Experience
A Module Course designed for students currently in field education settings and other students who are interested in exploring their previous field education/ministry experience theologically. Each module will focus on a particular theological issue encountered in ministry. The first session will consist of a presentation/discussion of theological perspectives on the topic. The second and third sessions will focus on students' ministerial experience as it relates to the topics. To receive credit for the Module Course, students must attend 2944A and three additional modules of their choice. Completion of this course will fulfill the theological reflection component required of students in their first concurrent unit of Field Education. May not be taken for Arts of Ministry credit. (Students taking this course may not register or receive credit for 2933.) 2944 A: Meaning Making: Understanding the Minister's Role in Making Theological Sense of Life Experience with Dudley C. Rose. Required reading prior to module: "The Art of Theological Reflection" by Patricia O'Connell Killen and John de Beer. Sept. 19 5:30-7:30 or Sept. 21, 3-5. (Students choose one) 2944 B: Thinking Theologically about Violence and Abuse with Nancy Nienhuis 2944 C: Thinking Theologically about Community Building with Doug Dunlap 2944 D: Thinking Theologically about Authority and Power with Rose Ann Olmstead 2944 E: Thinking Theologically about Justice and Advocacy with Nancy Richardson, 2944 F: Thinking Theologically about Grief and Loss with Walter Moczynski. (Dates and times for modules B through F TBA).
Click TBA Fall

HDS 2981
Introduction to Christian Worship
A critical overview of Christian worship in theological perspective, including anthropological, historical, and practical approaches. With an eye to liturgical leadership, we will press the deceptively simple questions, What is Christian worship? What is it for?
Boulton TBA Fall

HDS 4510
Introduction to Ministry Studies
This course focuses on diverse historical, theological and literary accounts of several forms of the vocation to ministry, approaches to contemporary issues in ministry, and the potential relations between the study of religion and the practice of ministry. Required of all entering MDiv students. May only be taken for a letter grade.
Paulsell TBA Fall

SJS PT 511
The Vocation and Mission of the Laity
This course will survey Church teaching and recent theological works on the role of the laity in the Church and in the world. The course will look at specific topics such as the evangelization of culture and the various roles of lay leadership in parishes such as parish Pastoral Council, Finance Council, RCIA, whole community catechesis, liturgical committees and small faith communities. The multiple roles of lay ecclesial ministers will also be examined including those in religious education, health care ministry, social outreach and those serving as pastoral associates. Collaboration of the clergy and laity will be an important theme.
Ritt & Lingertat R 5-7 Spring

ANTS PSYC 726S
Idolatry or Illness: Pastoral Care/Counseling with Addictions
This course will focus on the following: models of addiction, research findings on brain chemistry of addiction, dual diagnoses, intro to “drug of choice,” food and other process addictions, models of treatment (past and present) secular and religious, and the role of pastor and pastoral psychotherapist.
Tigert Th 9-11:50 Spring

ANTS PSYC 730/830F
GLBT Pastoral Care and Counseling
This course will examine sexual orientation and gender identity, the impact of heterosexism/homophobia, and the work of social and personal liberation. Using psychological and theological models, participants will learn effective and affirmative counseling and care. Limit: 15.
Tigert Th 2-4:50 Fall

ANTS PSYC 775/875J
Narrative Therapy
Theory and practices of narrative therapy, drawing on the work of White, Epston, and others, and the re-authoring of problem-saturated and/or oppressive stories as more liberating accounts. Attention to use with families in clinical and congregational settings. Prerequisite: PSYP upper-level course and/or PSYC 781 highly recommended.
Perry Daily 9-11:50 Summer (June 2-6, 9-13, 2008)

ANTS PSYC 781/881F
Theory and Methods of Family Therapy
Through lecture, class discussion, video-tapes and experiential exercises, this course provides a foundation in the variety of theoretical views of how families function, and an integration of the primary models of family therapy. This course introduces the concept of general systems theory and the primary models of family therapy.
Gagliardi W 9-11:50 Fall

ANTS PSYP 648/848J
Recovery from Bereavement
Psychology of loss, types of loss, trauma theory, phases of bereavement, disordered mourning, dynamics of grief in families, and pastoral care to the bereaved. Limit: 35. This course fulfills the Psychology and Pastoral Theology requirement for M.Div. students.
Thompson Daily 9-11:50 Summer (June 2-6, 9-13)

ANTS PSYP 697/897F
Care of Women Through the Eyes of Women
This course will explore narratives of women’s lives across time and cultures to identify the places of struggle, suffering, joy and triumph, and women’s accompanying psychological and spiritual needs. We will examine psychological, theological, political, and cultural dimensions of women’s experience and critical components for empathic and empowering models of care. Limit: 20. This course fulfills the Psychology and Pastoral Theology requirement for M.Div. students.
Gill-Austern & Thornton Th 9-11:50 Fall

BC TH 880
Psychotherapy and Spirituality
Participants explore the theoretical and practical integration of theological and psychological perspectives in the practice of clinical psychotherapy as well as in the practice of pastoral counseling and spiritual direction.
McDargh Th 4:30-6:20 Spring

BC TH 532
Basic Dimensions of Pastoral Care and Counseling
This course presents the dimension of faith as the distinguishing feature of pastoral care and counseling. It explores the importance of faith for the identity and role of the pastoral caregiver and for the therapeutic change that pastoral care and counseling can facilitate. In a context of human and religious development, this course outlines psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic approaches to pastoral counseling as a ministry of the church. It also considers a number of issues that surface in pastoral counseling: the therapeutic alliance, transference and counter-transference, ethics, boundaries, and multicultural perspectives, differences among psychotherapy, pastoral counseling, and spiritual direction, and diagnosis and referral.
Shea W 4:30-6:30 Fall

BC TH 835
The Psychology of Religious Development
A survey of major psychological perspectives on the foundation and development of religious consciousness and identity over the life cycle. The course will emphasize the student’s personal integration of theological and psychological visions of development and will allow the student to concentrate attention on the periods of development that are of greatest pastoral or personal significance (e.g., adolescence, young adulthood, mid-life, etc.).
Shea T 2-4 Fall

IREPM FALL WEEKEND COURSE
TH 926, TH 927, TH 928
Death & Dying: Pastoral, Psychological and Theological Perspectives
(3 credits, students must register for all three weekends) Catherine O’Connor, CSB
Sept.14-15, Oct. 12-13, Nov. 2-3, 2007
The focus of this course is on the pastoral, psychological and theological aspects of ministry with persons as they experience the inevitable experiences of loss on life's journey, including grief resulting from death and the process of dying. Special attention will be given to the minister's own process, as well as faith, ethical and cultural perspectives, and skills needed for providing effective pastoral care to those experiencing loss, grief, dying and death. Pass/Fail.

BC TH 926
Death & Dying I
The focus of this course is on the pastoral, psychological and theological aspects of ministry with persons as they experience the inevitable experiences of loss on life's journey, including grief resulting from death and the process of dying. Special attention will be given to the minister's own process, as well as faith, ethical and cultural perspectives, and skills needed for providing effective pastoral care to those experiencing loss, grief, dying and death. Pass/Fail.
O’Connor F 4-9 Sept 14-15, 2007
S 9-3

BC TH 927
Death & Dying II
The focus of this course is on the pastoral, psychological and theological aspects of ministry with persons as they experience the inevitable experiences of loss on life's journey, including grief resulting from death and the process of dying. Special attention will be given to the minister's own process, as well as faith, ethical and cultural perspectives, and skills needed for providing effective pastoral care to those experiencing loss, grief, dying and death. Pass/Fail.
O’Connor F 4-9 Oct 12-13, 2007
S 9-3

BC TH 928
Death & Dying III
The focus of this course is on the pastoral, psychological and theological aspects of ministry with persons as they experience the inevitable experiences of loss on life's journey, including grief resulting from death and the process of dying. Special attention will be given to the minister's own process, as well as faith, ethical and cultural perspectives, and skills needed for providing effective pastoral care to those experiencing loss, grief, dying and death. Pass/Fail.
O’Connor F 4-9 Nov 2-3, 2007
S 9-3

BC TH 987
The Role of Empathy in Pastoral Care and Counseling
This course explores the central role of empathy as a theoretical and practical foundation for pastoral care and counseling. It presents empathy both as a way of being present in pastoral situations and as a way of facilitating therapeutic change and growth. This course concentrates on some of the skills of active empathy, for example, attending, responding to feeling, responding to content, clarifying, imagining, and challenging. The theoretical underpinnings of this course provide a context for the integration of theological and psychological perspectives in pastoral care and counseling.
Shea Th 2-4:30 Spring

BC TH 991
Special Issues in Pastoral Care and Counseling
A number of important and sensitive issues surface in pastoral ministry, especially in pastoral care and counseling. In a context of adult development and spirituality, this course considers the assessment of personality and personality disorders, sexual issues including abuse, the addictions along with dual diagnosis and co-dependency, issues around adoption and divorce, the experience of trauma, loss, and depression, ministry to those with AIDS, dying and bereavement, suicide, and burnout in ministry.
Shea T 6:30-9 Spring

BU STH TY 704
Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling
An introduction to the biblical, historical, theological, and cultural perspectives on pastoral care. Course makes use of psychological theory for understanding and development of pastoral relationships.
Staff T 2-5 Spring

GC PC 511
Introduction to Pastoral Counseling
Basic preparation for the complex task of pastoral care and counseling. The focus is upon the pastor in the congregational setting.
Pendleton F 1:15-4:15 Fall

GC CH/CO/ET 602
Human Sexuality: Issues and Ethics in the Ancient and Modern Worlds
Examines Christian responses to sexual practices and values of the ancient world and contemporary society, beginning with a study of the early church’s relationship to standards and practices of its Jewish and Greco-Roman environments, and then investigating current evangelical views.
Kroeger W 1:15-4:15 Fall
Wiley TBA January Meets in Boston

GC CO/WM 712
Cross-Cultural Counseling
Overview of considerations in conducting therapy with those of different cultural backgrounds. Emphasis is given to family roles, structures and functions, and to the context in which individuals develop and relate.
Polischuk R 1:15-4:15 Spring

HC PAST 6052
Marriage and Family
This course will explore the Orthodox theology of marriage and family within a biblical, patristic, and historical context in order to address the pastoral issues of marriage and family. Topics examined will cover the life-span including dating, pre-marital counseling, marital counseling, family therapy theories, sexuality, celibacy, parenting, divorce and re-marriage, domestic violence, same-sex marriages, and mental illness. Emphasis will be on the role of the pastor in ministering to families.
Mamalakis TBA Spring

HC PAST 6661
Issues of Mental Health
This course will address the question of how to understanding contemporary issues in mental health, and contemporary issues mental health theories consistent with the biblical, patristic witness of the Christian faith. The focus will be on understanding contemporary issues faced by parishes including, for example, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, addictions, anger, and domestic violence. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the pastor in identifying mental health issues and ministering effectively in these situations.
Mamalakis TBA Spring

HC PAST 7112
Addiction and Spirituality
This course will approach addiction with a broader understanding of the term. Students will learn that the addictive process is an expression of progressive, spiritual disease. This has profound and inter-related ramifications in the psychological, emotional, cognitive and physical domains. The addictive process also has serious consequences within relationships: at home, within the society, at work and in the Church. Resources from Orthodox theology, spirituality, psychology and the addictions’ field (with a particular emphasis on the 12 Step-Self Help Movement) will be studied. Opportunities for personal reflection and expressions of pastoral response will also be explored.
K. FitzGerald M 2:10-4:30 Fall

HDS 2927
Spiritual Care and Counseling
This introductory course (previously Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling) focuses on developing an understanding of the basic psychological concepts and clinical skills necessary for effective spiritual care and counseling. Contemporary challenges encountered by spiritual caregivers as facilitators of healing and growth with individuals and communities across religious traditions are examined. Special attention to the challenges of medical ethics in spiritual care. Prerequisite: prior field education or related experience. Enrollment limited to 15.
Giles TBA Fall

HDS 2928
Counseling - Practice and Theory: Seminar
This course will focus on learning and practicing counseling skills: the development of accurate empathy, assessment of a client, organization of a counseling session, crisis intervention and referral, and the planning of short-term therapy. In addition, we will examine the nature of change or growth in counseling, what in the counseling process is responsible for that change, and how the change occurs. In considering the question, "How does therapy cure?" we will look at both the explicit and implicit answers of a variety of practitioners and theoreticians. Enrollment limited to 12.
Rathbone TBA Fall

HDS 2931
Risk and Resilience in Adolescent Development: Seminar
This course will examine the necessary developmental tasks of adolescents, while exploring the obstacles to healthy emotional, psychological, cognitive, and spiritual growth. Contemporary issues in adolescent development with a focus on the dynamics of assessment, intervention and advocacy as a resource for facilitating resilience in adolescents is examined. Note particular attention is given to the challenges facing teachers in public education. Enrollment limited to 12.
Giles TBA Fall

HDS 2932
Advanced Spiritual Care and Counseling
This seminar provides an opportunity for reflection on pastoral theology and sharpening skills of spiritual care and counseling with patients in an urban hospital setting. Students will have the opportunity to address issues of oppression and how these intertwining systems come to bear on emotional, physical and spiritual health. This seminar will be held at Boston Medical Center, a busy city hospital that has a diverse population patient population. In addition, students will engage in weekly visits with patients on medical units throughout the hospital. Requirements: Students must have completed at least one of the following: an introductory course in pastoral counseling, one unit of CPE, or a yearlong internship in parish ministry. Permission from the instructor required. Co-taught with Rev. Jennie Gould, PhD, Chaplain at Boston Medical Center. Enrollment limited to 6.
Giles TBA Spring

HDS 2934
Counseling for Practitioners - Addressing Trauma and Loss: Seminar
This course will examine how experiences of loss and trauma affect people and how issues of loss and trauma are treated in the counseling process. It will be most useful to students who have a job, field placement, or volunteer position that provides them an opportunity for counseling practice. Prerequisite: Students must have a good command of basic counseling skills. Enrollment limited to 12.
Rathbone TBA Spring

HDS 2935
Compassionate Care of the Dying: Buddhist Training and Techniques
Asian Buddhist teachers and clerics have long had a key role in helping others prepare for death. This course will explore the compassionate care of the dying as it is being adapted in modern contexts in the U.S., using the training model for professionals engaged in end-of-life care contexts developed by Roshi Joan Halifax. Students will develop an understanding of basic skills in compassionate care of the dying and innovative approaches in psychological and spiritual care through readings, meditative exercises, and discussion with guest speakers in the course. Enrollment limited to 15.
Giles TBA Spring

SJS PT 500
Pastoral Counseling
This course offers a general overview for care and counseling in pastoral ministry. Special attention is given to a variety of relationships for counseling and ways to implement effective pastoral care for the community. The course addresses subjects such as crisis counseling, support groups, spiritual direction, homelessness, domestic violence, and other timely topics.
Curley R 5-7 Fall

SJS PT 501
Pastoral Theology
In providing pastoral care for others and in developing understanding of one’s self, the minister relies on the insights of the behavioral sciences. The conduct of pastoral ministry entails personal relationships of various depths. The psychological make-up of the pastor, the parishioner, and the group has an important impact on pastoral care. The course provides an overview of selected topics in the behavioral sciences, especially psychology, that enhance the self-understanding and pastoral skill of the minister.
Grimes T 9-11:45 Fall

SJS PT 502
The Counseling Pastor
The purpose of this introductory course is to develop basic listening and helping skills for use in a variety of pastoral situations. In addition to focusing on pastoral counseling strategies, the course will emphasize the importance of evaluation and referral in pastoring. The first half of the course presents a model of counseling, and the second half examines common pastoral situations and professional ethics.
Grimes T 9-11:45 Spring

WJST PS 155
Pastoral Care and Counseling for Ministry
This foundational course, grounded in both theoretical and experiential learning, will consider the theological underpinnings of this ministry, its use of psychological theory in facilitating human growth and healing, and the ethical and legal responsibilities of the pastoral minister. This course will offer opportunities to gain practical experience in styles and techniques of pastoral care and counseling and to gain greater facility and familiarity in reflecting and ministering from a pastoral perspective.
Kelley Th 12-3 Fall

WJST PS 208
Grief and Loss
In this course, we will explore both traditional and contemporary psychological theories that seek to understand the experience of loss and grief. We will explore the experience of grief and loss from a cultural, contextual perspective and consider which features, if any, may be universal. This course seeks to integrate theory with participants’ lived experience and will consider the experience of loss and subsequent grief from the following perspectives: theological, psychological, religious, pastoral, and personal.
Kelley M 12-3 Spring

ANTS FHSP 759W
A Border Crossing: A Transformative Journey
This year’s Border Crossing trip will take place on the border between Mexico and the U.S. with the majority of our time being spent in Nogales, Mexico, a border town near Tucson, Arizona. This class will study the complex issues of immigration, the related issues of global economics that drive immigration and the implications of the militarization of the border on those who cross. We shall study multiple perspectives on immigration with the goal of empowering persons to address and respond to a critical and divisive issue in our society and in churches. We will join with the bi-national, non-profit organization of Borderlinks for our time at the border. Students need to preregister with Professor Gill-Austern by September 15th. Approximate cost is $1100 for trip’s expenses. Some scholarship aid is available.
Gill-Austern TBA Winter (January 21-31, 2008)

ANTS WCHR 642S
Mapping Mission: Motives, Models, and Methods of Christians
This course surveys the different mission motives, models and methods of Christians from the time of Jesus Christ until modern times. Emphasis will be on Asian, African, and South American forms of Christianity. This course will encourage students to revisit their missional (ad intra) and missionary (ad extra) understandings and activities of their own faith communities, and find ways of implementing holistic mission models. Prerequisites: Students with Church History knowledge will find this course more helpful than beginners.
Jeyaraj Th 6-8:50 Spring

ANTS WCHR 648S
Major Issues Facing Christianity
Christianity is the major world religion. As Christians translate their faith convictions and engage in ministry, they face significant issues. These require a missiological reflection and response from an interdisciplinary perspective. This course addresses some of the major issues that face world Christianity today. It will also explore possible opportunities to respond to them theologically and responsibly.
Jeyaraj T 6-8:50 Spring

ANTS WCHR 735W
India by Immersion: Dialogue and Service
This travel study seminar communicates firsthand empathetic understanding and experience of dialogue and service of Christians and their fellow Non-Christians in the picturesque south Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The participants of this seminar will learn to appreciate how Christians have been interacting and cooperating with their fellow Indians belonging to Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, and folk religions. Thus they will have ample opportunities to know the dynamics of dialogue and service.
Jeyaraj TBA Winter (January 3-19, 2008)

ANTS WCHR 749/849F
Mission of the Church in Africa
Christianity in Africa did not begin or end with European colonialism. Rather, African Christianity is as old as Christianity itself; after the demise of European colonialism, African Christianity has grown much. At present about 48% of Africans (i.e., 380 million) are Christians. This course will examine the history, theology and mission of African Christianity. This course fulfills the WCHR upper-level requirement.
Jeyaraj Th 6-8:50 Fall

BU STH TM 846
Religion and Society in East Asia
Comparative and historical study of the interaction of religion and society in East Asia. Particular attention to the relation of Christianity with the Asian religions and the role of religion in modernization.
Chung W 3-6 Fall

BU STH TM 856
Women in World Christianity and Mission
History of Christian women in diakonia and mission outreach, including gender issues in mission and non-western Christianity today.
Robert T Th 9:30-11 Fall

BU STH TM 910
History of Christian Mission
A seminar in the history of Christian missions, from the early church to the present. Issues of historiography, method, and the emergence of non-western church history. Required course for doctoral students in mission studies.
Robert F 9-12 Fall

BU STH TM 963
Readings: African Christianity
(description unavailable) Permission required
Daneel TBA Fall

EDS T 4150
Mission after the Christian Century:
Motifs and Mobilizing Local Congregations
It was in the early twentieth century that the periodical “Christian Century” began to be published. But reality at the turn of the twenty-first century is far from it after two world wars, decades of immigration, resurgence of religions, terrorism and fear, eruption of the poor and marginalized, HIV pandemic, globalization of market and med