ANTS CHRS 720S
[EL] Life as Pilgrimage
In the Christianity of the European middle ages, pilgrimage was an important part of a person’s spiritual discipline. Many people made the arduous journey to pilgrimage sites all over Europe. Unlike a vacation or holiday, a pilgrimage was a ritual journey with a sacred purpose. This course will explore the many ways the “archetype of pilgrimage” could enhance our daily lives. Limit: 25.
Berglund Online Spring

ANTS CMLE 759J
[EL] Developing the Disciple-Forming Congregation
One important way of understanding the life and purpose of the local congregation is as a community that forms disciples who both grow in their relationship with Christ and participate in God’s mission in the world. This course will explore the key elements of discipleship and the qualities that are essential to being a disciple-forming community. Beginning with an overview of contemporary cultural developments, it will provide insight for bringing about changes within the congregation that strengthen both its community building and disciple forming. This course requires one on-campus session in addition to on-line discussion. (Formerly CONG 759)
J. Jones Online Summer (May 19-June 27)

ANTS ETHI 640J
[EL] Introduction to Christian Ethics: Principles and Virtue
This course is an introduction to key theories, methods, figures, and terms of Christian ethics. Most readings are in the primary works of significant authors in the field. Both contemporary and historical writers are included. This course provides a grounding in Christian virtue theory and moral principles, and integrates readings with personal reflections on ethics. The course is on-line May 27 - July 3, 2008. Internet access required. Limit 25. This course fulfills the ETHI distribution requirement.
Gubbins Online Summer (May 27-July 3)

ANTS HIST 782S
[EL] History of the Interfaith Movement in the United States
This course traces the expansion of the interfaith movement in the United States. Beginning in 1893 with the World’s Parliament of Religions, held in Chicago in conjunction with the Columbian Exposition and continuing to the present day, students will examine and explore the history, mission, and core activities of several large international interfaith organizations based in the US. In addition, students will explore local/grassroots interfaith organizations with a focus on the diversity of approaches and attitudes towards interfaith organizing.
Peace Online Spring

ANTS HIST 785F
[EL] History of Christian Spirituality through the Lives of Women
This course takes a broad survey through the history of Christian Spirituality. In this course we will move from ancient times (Perpetua and Felicitas), through medieval (Hadewijch/Julian of Norwich) and renaissance (Teresa of Avila), to Modern (Terese of Lisieux and Dorothy Day, in addition to contemporary women writing about Christian Spirituality like Plaskow & Christ, S. Schneiders). Using a combination of primary and secondary sources, participants explore the spirituality and historical context of women from each of these periods. Limit: 25. This course fulfills the HIST upper-level requirement.
Pace Online Fall

ANTS INTE 704/804S
[EL] Leading from Within: Spirituality and Leadership
In twenty-first century America, leaders are rewarded for their drive, decisiveness, productivity, and long work hours. What would it mean for a leader to cultivate the inner life, to step off the treadmill, to take time apart for personal reflection? What would leadership arising from a core of spiritual groundedness and compassion look like? This will be an experiential course, in which participants’ own leadership experiences will serve as the basis for reflection and discernment. Insights from the fields of spirituality, management, and leadership studies will be combined to consider leadership of businesses, churches, non-profits, hospitals, and other organizations. Graded Sat/Unsat.
Benefiel Online Spring

ANTS NEWT 778/878F
[EL] Women of the New Testament
This course will examine the history of early Christian women and the construction of gender in the New Testament and in interpretations of the New Testament, focusing on women’s experiences of birth, body, work, and death. Primary readings wil include both canonical and extracanonical texts with particular attention to passages from letters in the Pauline tradition and the gospels. Prerequisite: NEWT 505. Limit: 25.
Haley Online Fall

ANTS OLDT 515J
[EL] Be Not Afraid: Introducing the Academic Study of the Bible
This course uses an inductive method to lead students through an encounter with the major issues and methods of Old Testament scholarship. We will learn through practicing a variety of methods of scholarship on famous (and not so famous) passages from the Old Testament. Limit: 25.
Mobley Online Summer (May 27 - July 3)

ANTS PSYH 780/880F
[EL] Shame, Guilt, and Forgiveness
A study of psychodynamics, theological meanings, and clinical/pastoral applications. Based on past and present theological models and personality theories. Limit: 18. Permission of professor required: Contact professor at jetmlm@bellsouth.net. Internet access required.
Thompson Online Fall

ANTS PSYP 702F
[EL] Ritual Care in Times of Transition and Crisis
This course will examine how pastoral concerns can help shape our ritual approach at times of transition and crisis in people’s lives. We’ll look at the traditional Christian rituals occasioned by sickness, marriage and death/bereavement, and also at the developing of rituals for other occasions, such as miscarriage/stillbirth, divorce, marriages that form stepfamilies, adoption, or the move into a nursing home. Prerequisites: None.
Ramshaw Online Fall

ANTS PSYP 743S
[EL] Ministry to the Elderly
This course will explore what it means to grow old. What is the significance of spiritual fulfillment for the elderly? What does the Bible teach about growing old? In addition, we will evaluate critically cultural myths of aging which imprison and impoverish, and also the challenges that the elderly have to negotiate. We will investigate the advantages and disadvantages of retirement. Finally, developing our own theology of aging, we will learn modes of ministry to the elderly including those struggling with disability, dementia, terminal illness, and death. Internet access required.
Thompson Online Spring

ANTS THEO 629S
[EL] The Theology and Meaning of Call
This course explores the theology, nature, and history of call in the church. It also seeks to help students to reflect on the meaning and validity of their own calls. Limit: 25.
Sangree Online TBA

BC TH 644
Foundations of Theology: A Pastoral Perspective
Hybrid Course This course is presented in an online/on-campus format. There will be six meetings on campus. In addition, students are expected to participate in online discussion guided by focus questions and based on course readings. A graduate level introduction, this course will provide an overview of contemporary Christian theology. It will probe the great questions, arising out of human experience, that provoke theological reflection and will explore theological themes such as the triune God, Christ, revelation and faith, conversion and grace. We will be attentive in our investigation to theological methodology, how Scripture and Tradition shape theological discourse and are given normative expression in doctrine and dogma, and the pastoral and ecclesial contexts for doing theology. Campus dates TBA.
Radtke T 4:30-6:30 Spring

BC TH 511
Jesus the Christ: Who Do You Say I Am?
Participants will investigate the theological meaning of Jesus as the Christ. They will survey Christological writings from the New Testament to the present with attention to key moments in the theological understanding of the person and work of Jesus Christ. Special attention will be given to contemporary Christologies. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the ministry of Jesus, the meaning of the cross and resurrection, the universality of Jesus as savior and the pastoral implications resulting from Christological conclusions. By the end of the course, which is conducted entirely online, participants will be able to articulate their Christological framework and its roots in Scripture and Tradition. The course is available on a password protected Web site. It is not necessary to be online any particular day or time.
Radtke Online Fall

EDS HB 1030-OL
Introduction to Hebrew Scriptures: From the Exodus to the Exile (Online)
An introduction to the literature and theologies of the First Testament/Hebrew Bible as well as to the history, society, cultures, and religions of ancient Israel in the context of the ancient Near East from the Exodus to the Exile.
Yee Online Fall

EDS NT 1020-OL
Introduction to the New Testament (Online)
An introduction to the literature of the New Testament in its historical, social, and theological context. Attention will be given to learning basic exegetical techniques. Offered as both an on campus course and an online course.
Wills Online Spring

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* Please note that some schools DO NOT grant credit for Distance Education Courses taken at other BTI Schools. Students should check with their Registrar's Office to learn if these courses are available to them.

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