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7301 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19119 OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR René Diemer, Registrar 215-248-6305 Fax: 215-248-7315 e-mail: [email protected]

2014–2015 Course Schedule for SPRING SEMESTER [subject to change]

Assembled in the following order:  This title and contents page  Scheduling Terminology and Explanation of Course Codes  January Term Summary and Schedule Grid  January Term Course Descriptions and Times  Spring Semester Summary; organized by course type  Spring Semester Schedule Grid  Spring Semester Course Descriptions and Times; organized by course number with first theological degree courses listed first, followed by those of the graduate school  Summary of Course Offerings Tentatively Planned to Date for Summer Term 2014

NOTES: The Academic Year, for purposes of establishing full-time vs part-time status, consists of a Fall Semester and a Spring Semester. The Fall Semester includes an Intensive Week. The Spring Semester includes a January Term, which further consists of a number of shorter sessions. Both semesters may include additional short-term components (e.g., seven- week mini-terms), as needed. There is, additionally, a Summer Term, which is not normally factored into the rest of the Academic Year for purposes of full-time status but which is open for registration to any matriculated student or others desiring to study at the seminary. The Summer Term consists of a number of shorter sessions.

A "Split-rostered" Course is one that is scheduled to include two or more class meetings per week. Some core (required) courses in the MDiv and MAR programs are scheduled this way, with one or two plenary sessions and a small group session required weekly for completion. "Plenary" session. Each student registered attends all plenaries of a course. "Group." Each student is assigned to one discussion group meeting once weekly for the duration of the term. A student cannot normally pre-register for a group; groups are typically assigned at the first plenary session of each course, first preference to commuting, matriculated students.

An "Intensive" Course is one that is scheduled to meet consecutive full days (generally seven to eight hours per day) for a period of one week or half days for two weeks.

6/23/14; revised 9/10/14, 10/3/14; 11/5/14, 11/10/14; 12/5/14 (subject to change) schedules\14-15\2014-15CourseSchedule_Spring COURSE OFFERINGS/SCHEDULES 2014–2015

EXPLANATION OF COURSE SCHEDULE CODES Each course identification code consists of a three-letter prefix, a three-digit numeral, and, in some cases, a one-letter suffix. The three-letter prefix indicates area (first character) and department (second and third characters), as follows:

BIBLE INTEGRATIVEHISTORY/SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY SPECIAL/UNDESIGNATED B BL Biblical Language I CE Christian Education H CH Church History S DM Doctor of Ministry B BS Biblical Studies I CS Church in Society H LG Non-Biblical Languages S GN General B BT Biblical Theology I FE Contextual Education H TH Systematic Theology S IS Independent Study B NT New Testament I HM Homiletics/Preaching S TM STM Degree B OT Old Testament I LM Liturgy and Music I PC Pastoral Care I PP Parish Practice I SP Spirituality/Formation I WR Liturgy/Worship The numbers in the course code generally define the level at which the course is offered, as follows: 100’s–300’s Foundational first theological-level courses, normally fulfilling degree requirements 400’s First-theological electives; which may sometimes have prerequisites 500’s Limited to first-theological seniors in final-year of study or to advanced-level students 600’s STM/DMin offerings 700’s DMin offerings; limited to DMin students 800’s STM/PhD offerings 900’s PhD offerings Some course identification codes may include a one-letter suffix. “G” indicates that the course is being taken for advanced-level credit (denotes an upgrade, if the course offering is aimed primarily at the first theological degree level, 500s and below). Other suffix codes denote courses specifically offered to fulfill the requirements of a particular first theological degree concentration/specialization, as follows: B = Black Church L = Latino Ministry C = Metro/Urban Ministry P = Public Leadership Following a course title or course description may appear one or more two-letter codes in brackets. These indicate particular additional first theological degree requirements that may be fulfilled by a course. EC = ecumenical requirement IF = interfaith requirement GL = global/cross-cultural requirement ME = mission/evangelism requirement Note that a single course may fulfill no more than two total requirements for a single student. That is, it is possible for a course to fulfill one core or option requirement AND one of the four “extra” requirement above, or a free elective course might fulfill two of the four “extra” requirements.

REQ "Core" or "Required" Course (terms used interchangeably). A course that fulfills a core requirement for all students in a first theological degree program (MDiv, MAR or MAPL). OPT “Option” Course. One of a set of courses that meet a first theological degree requirement. ELECT "Elective" Course. One of many courses that may be chosen to fill out the minimum units required for a first theological degree. Electives may sometimes fulfill additional non-credit degree requirements (e.g., the global/cross-cultural, ecumenical, interfaith, or mission/evangelism requirement), as designated in the course description. They may also be applicable toward particular concentrations or specializations (metro/urban, Latino, diaconal, etc.). GRAD "Graduate School" Course. Courses offered at the post-MDiv level (STM, DMin). Requires the student to have earned a first theological degree, normally the MDiv or the equivalent. Subject to space availability, a limited number of final-year first-theological students may be permitted to enroll. PHD A PhD offering, open only to students in a PhD or ThD program. Courses at the 800 level may additionally be taken by advanced-level STM students. SELECTED FEES First-Theological Degree Level (MDiv/MAR/MAPL/Special) Tuition per course unit...... $ 1,590 Tuition per course unit (MARPL/MAPL) In-state...... $ 1,770/$1,880 Out-of-state...... $ 2,010/$2,065 Graduation fee (degrees/certificates)...... $ 250/$75 (1) Test-Out fee...... $ 325 Seminary Services fee (per semester)...... $ 175 (2) Seminary Services fee (non-matriculated students)...$ 75 Student Body dues (per semester)...... $ 20

Advanced Level (STM/DMin/Advanced Graduate Certificate) Tuition per course unit (non-ELCA/ELCA)...... $ 1,695 Graduation fee (degrees/certificates)...... $ 400/$75 (1) STM thesis/DMin project fees...... $ 800 STM oral examination fee...... $ 175 Seminary Services fee (per semester)...... $ 75 (2)

Doctoral Level (PhD/Doctoral-level Guest Students) Tuition per semester (full-time students)...... $ 8,362.50 Tuition per course unit (guest students)...... $ 2,590 Audit fee...... $ 830 Graduation Fee...... $ 400 Seminary Services fee (per semester)...... $ 75 (2)

Students Not Admitted to Seminary Non-Degree Tuition (1st Theol level)...... $ 1,590 Non-Degree Tuition (Advanced level)...... $ 1,695 Continuing Education Tuition (per course unit)...... $ 600 Audit fee (per course unit, except PhD students)...... $ 500 Senior Citizen reduced Audit fee...... $ 300

General (all students) Late registration fee (courses for credit)...... $ 50 Late audit registration fee $...... 15 Vehicle Registration Fee (per semester)...... $ 40 (3) Health insurance (Mandatory; but see note (4)...... $ 3,556 (4)

THE CALENDAR FOR 2014–2015 The 151st Year JANUARY TERM JANUARY 5 Monday January Term classes begin 5–9 Mon-Fri Intensive Week 1; DMin Collegial Seminar 12–16 Mon-Fri Intensive Week 2 15 Thursday Deadline for PhD applications for 2014-15 admission 19 Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes) 20–23 Tues–Fri Intensive Week 3 23 Friday January Term ends SPRING SEMESTER JANUARY 26 Monday Spring Semester classes begin FEBRUARY 2 Monday STM Thesis/DMin Project Deadline Spring Registration Change (Drop/Add) and Late Registration Deadline MARCH 8–10 Sun–Tues Spring Reading/Prep Break 8–12 Sun–Thur Preaching with Power 17 Tuesday Midpoint of Semester (course withdrawal deadline) APRIL 1–7 Wed–Tues Easter Vacation MAY 12 Tuesday Last day for regular sessions of semester-long classes 13–14 Wed–Thur Make-up Days for Spring Classes (as needed) 15 Friday Registration Deadline (Summer/Aug/Fall – tentative.) 15–19 Fri–Tues Spring Reading/Examination period 19 Tuesday Spring Semester ends; Commencement 20–21 Wed–Thurs Internship Team-Building SUMMER TERM JUNE 1 Monday Begin Summer Term classes 1–5 Mon–Fri Intensive Week 1 8–12 Mon–Fri Intensive Week 2 15–19 Mon–Fri Intensive Week 3; DMin Colloquia 1 and 2 22–26 Mon–Fri Intensive Week 4

4 2014–2015 January Term Course Offerings Summary (by Course Type)

* Indicates course scheduled during evening or weekend time periods ** Indicates course offered via distance education. Letters in brackets following course title indicate that course can fulfill one additional new-curriculum MDiv requirement; EC=ecumenical, GL=global, IF=interfaith, and ME=mission/evangelism.

Units Courses Fulfilling 1st-Theological Core Degree Requirements HTH240 1.00Word, Spirit and Sacraments (1/5–1/23)Rivera HTH391 1.00War and Christian Conscience (1/5–1/23) [GL] Woodard-Lehman ICE150 0.50-1.00 Seminars in Christian Education (various Saturdays through Spring Sem) Leonard et al. Units 1st-Theological Free Electives BNT452 1.00Gospel Parables (1/12–1/23) Borsch HCH475 1.00Mission and the Empowerment of the Marginalized [GL, ME] (1/12–1/23) Sebastian ICS520C 1.00Issues in Urban Ministry (seniors only) (1/20–1/22) Day IWR415 1.00The Church Year: Time and Worship (1/12–1/16) Oldenburg SGN450 0.50–1.00 Travel Seminar: El Salvador [EC, GL] (trip dates: 1/13–1/22) Hoffmeyer SGN454 1.00Johns Island Service Travel Seminar [GL] Robinson

Note: The following course offered by Payne Theological Seminary will be offered on the LTSP campus and may be registered through LTSP. SGN403 1.00 Denominational Polity: African Methodist Episcopal (1/20–1/23) Sturdivant Units Advanced Level/Graduate School IPC601G 1.00 Death and Dying (1/12–1/16) Gelo ISP610G 1.00 Spirituality, Prayer, Social Engagement: Texts, Contexts, Critical Reflection (1/5–1/9) Flanagan SDM710G 1.00 DMin Collegial Seminar (1/20–1/23) Grafton

January Term 2015—Schedule of Classes

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Jan 5–10 Jan 5 Jan 6 Jan 7 Jan 8 Jan 9 Jan 10 Word/Spirit/Sacra Word/Spirit/Sacra Word/Spirit/Sacra Word/Spirit/Sacra Word/Spirit/Sacra Morning War+Conscience War+Conscience War+Conscience War+Conscience War+Conscience Spirituality Spirituality Spirituality Spirituality Spirituality Afternoon Spirituality Spirituality Spirituality Spirituality Spirituality Evening Jan 12–16 Jan 12 Jan 13 Jan 14 Jan 15 Jan 16 Jan 17 Gospel Parables Gospel Parables Gospel Parables Gospel Parables Word/Spirit/Sacra Word/Spirit/Sacra Word/Spirit/Sacra Word/Spirit/Sacra Word/Spirit/Sacra Morning War+Conscience War+Conscience War+Conscience War+Conscience War+Conscience Church Year Church Year Church Year Church Year Church Year Death and Dying Death and Dying Death and Dying Death and Dying Death and Dying Gospel Parables Gospel Parables Gospel Parables Gospel Parables Afternoon Church Year Church Year Church Year Church Year Church Year Death and Dying Death and Dying Death and Dying Death and Dying Death and Dying Evening Mission/Empower Mission/Empower Mission/Empower Mission/Empower Mission/Empower Jan 19–23 Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 21 Jan 22 Jan 23 Jan 24 Gospel Parables Gospel Parables Gospel Parables Word/Spirit/Sacra Gospel Parables Word/Spirit/Sacra Word/Spirit/Sacra Word/Spirit/Sacra Martin Luther War+Conscience War+Conscience War+Conscience War+Conscience Morning King, Jr., Day Issues Urban Min Issues Urban Min Issues Urban Min AME Polity of Service AME Polity AME Polity AME Polity DMin Colleg’l DMin Colleg’l Sem DMin Colleg’l Sem DMin Colleg’l Sem Sem Gospel Parables Gospel Parables Gospel Parables Gospel Parables Issues Urban Min Issues Urban Min Issues Urban Min Afternoon No Classes AME Polity AME Polity AME Polity AME Polity DMin Colleg’l DMin Colleg’l Sem DMin Colleg’l Sem DMin Colleg’l Sem Sem Mission/Empower Mission/Empower Mission/Empower Mission/Empower Evening AME Polity AME Polity AME Polity

5 January Term 2015 Schedule and Classrooms and Advance (Pre-session) Reading Requirements

Courses are listed in order of course number, not calendar.

General: Term begins Monday, January 5 and ends Friday, January 23. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will be observed on Monday, January 19. Students are encouraged to participate in community service projects. Chapel Worship: Noon each weekday

First-Theological Courses (MDiv, MAR, MAPL, Certificate)

ELECT BNT452 Gospel Parables 1.00 unit A study of the form and character of parable stories in the Synoptic Gospels. Comparative materials from the period will help to provide literary, historical, sociological, and theological perspectives on these narratives. We seek to appreciate the diverse aspects and uses of these biblical narratives in order better to understand what they can tell us of Jesus’ ministry, the ongoing interpretations of the churches, and their uses in contemporary ministry. Minimum enrollment of 12 students required for course to be held. Old Curriculum: MDiv Biblical option or free elective. New Curriculum: Free elective. Eight sessions: Jan 12–15 and Jan 20–23, 9:00 am–noon and 2:00 pm–4:15 pm The Rt. Rev. Dr. Frederick Borsch, [email protected]

ELECT HCH475 Mission and the Empowerment of the Marginalized (GL, ME) 1.00 unit How is mission understood and practiced today? Given the fact that the prevailing paradigm of missio Dei has been interrogated from various angles, how do we recover the multifaceted nature of mission in terms of its potential for transformation and liberation, especially in contexts of pronounced social hierarchies? This course will seek to problematize certain aspects of the mission enterprise and also uplift those dimensions that have led to faithful commitment on the part of marginalized communities who have been empowered and dignified before God and human beings by their acknowledged status as “God’s people.” Old Curriculum: MDiv global requirement or free elective. New Curriculum: Free elective. [GL, ME] Mondays through Fridays, January 12–23 (excluding Jan 19), 6:30 pm–10:00 pm The Rev. Dr. Jayakiran Sebastian, [email protected] ADVANCE PREPARATION: The text-books for this course are Lalsangkima Pachuau and Max L. Stackhouse, eds., News of Boundless Riches: Interrogating, Comparing, and Reconstructing Mission in a Global Era, Vols. I and II (Delhi: ISPCK/UTC/CTI, 2007). These are available through eCampus. Make sure that you have them in advance of the course. In addition, all students are asked to go to http://www.ocms.ac.uk/regnum/list.php?cat=3, the website hosted by the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies listing books published by them as part of the Regnum Edinburgh Centenary Series. If you search “Free Download” on this site, you will see around 18 books available there as a free download. Browse through this list and download all that you find interesting (or intriguing!) including “Bible in Mission,” “Mission as Ministry of Reconciliation,” “Foundations for Mission,” “Mission and Postmodernities,” “Witnessing to Christ in a Pluralistic Age,” and “Witnessing to Christ Today.” Take a look at the contents and read at least 100 pages from various books and make notes of issues and themes that you find important and thought-provoking. During our first couple of classes, we will discuss these things and relate them to the question of mission and the empowerment of the marginalized.

OPT HTH240 Word, Spirit and Sacraments 1.00 unit Study of the articles of faith on the Holy Spirit, the Church and the sacraments. The Lutheran understanding of the Word as creating, validating, and effecting these realities and teachings will be central to our concern. The meaning of salvation will inevitably be part of the content of these teachings. Traditional tenets of these doctrines will be assessed alongside modern-day perspectives. We will also explore the possibilities for translating classical concepts into contemporary theological language. Old Curriculum: Free elective. New Curriculum: MDiv Theology 2 requirement (Thinking the Faith for Renewing the Church), MAR theology option, or free elective. Mondays through Fridays, January 5–23 (excluding Jan 19), 8:45 to 11:45 am The Rev. Dr. Nelson Rivera, [email protected] January Term 2015, p. 2

OPT HTH391 War and Christian Conscience [GL] 1.00 unit Christians are commanded to love both their neighbors and their enemies. Oftentimes these loves come into conflict. One neighbor harms or wrongs another. Factions take up arms against each other. The strong prey on the weak. One nation invades another, becoming its enemy. In such circumstances, what shape should Christian love take? How does love relate to justice? And what of armed defense in the face of unjust aggression, repression, or domination? This course will take up these questions with particular attention to the current conflicts that comprise the ongoing war on terror. [GL] Old Curriculum: Ethics option, MDiv global requirement, or free elective. New Curriculum: MDiv Theology 3 requirement (Engaging the Faith in the World), MAR theology option, or free elective. [GL] Mondays through Fridays, January 5–23 (excluding Jan 8-9 and Jan 19), 8:15 to 11:45 am Dr. Derek Woodard-Lehman, [email protected]

OPT ICE150 Seminars in Christian Education 0.50–1.00 unit A series of seven one-day seminars/workshops exploring various facets of educational ministries in congregations. Each day-long seminar is taught by a qualified practitioner and aims to provide a concentrated focus on a theme. Credit requires completion of readings prior to seminars and submission of written assignments. Students may also register for single seminars without credit by paying a single-day registration fee for each seminar (registration through Adult Learning Coordinator Kathie Afflerbach, [email protected]). Seminars:  January 10 -- Spirituality of Childhood: Nurturing a Child’s Spirit with Godly Play—Dawn Stewart  January 24 -- Technology and Adult Education—Keith Anderson  January 31 -- Sunday School & Young Adult Ministry—Margaret Krych  February 21 -- Biblical Literacy in Congregations—Erik Heen  March 7 -- Multicultural Religious Education—Nelson Strobert  March 21 -- Education for Interreligious Engagement—Paul Rajashekar  April 11 -- Biblical Storytelling—Paul Lutz Old Curriculum: MDiv Christian Education requirement (only if taken for a full unit of credit) or free elective. New Curriculum: MDiv Congregational Formation and Education requirement, MAR integrative option (both preceding only if taken for a full unit of credit), or free elective. Seven Saturdays as above, 9:15 am–3:15 pm (course runs through the Spring Semester) Section 01 All seven seminars; 1.0 unit credit Section 02 Same as above but for half unit of credit. Requires full participation in any four of the seven one-day seminars/workshops. The Rev. Dr. Charles Leonard, [email protected]

ELECT ICS520C Issues in Urban Ministry (seniors only) 1.00 unit An integrative seminar for seniors, which gives the opportunity to pursue and share research in a particular area of interest. Both Curricula: Free elective. Satisfies a requirement of the Metro/Urban Ministry concentration/specialization. Hybrid. Three course days (January 20-22) plus online follow-up The Rev. Dr. Katie Day, [email protected] ADVANCE PREPARATION—Contact Dr. Day for details.

ELECT IWR415 The Church Year: Time and Worship 1.00 unit For thousands of years the people of God have used the cycles of nature to proclaim the mighty acts of God. Still today, the year, week, and day provide powerful ways to recognize and celebrate the effects of the presence of Christ, the central self-revelation of the Triune God. This course will provide an historical, practical, ecumenical, even inter-religious introduction to the sanctification of time. Both Curricula: Free elective. One week: Jan 12–16, roughly 8:30 am–5:30 pm, possibly including an evening session The Rev. Dr. Mark Oldenburg, [email protected] ADVANCE PREPARATION—See course details at http://ltsp.edu/course-prospecti. January Term 2014, p. 3 ELECT SGN450 Travel Seminar: El Salvador [EC, GL] 0.50–1.00 unit The contemporary history of the Christian church in El Salvador has provided remarkable examples of the transformative power of the gospel. In this educational travel seminar we will study first-hand the recent history and the present reality of the church in El Salvador and the context of its work. Particularly since we are traveling from the country to which so many Salvadorans are migrating, we will give special attention to issues around that migration. The purposes of the trip are to strengthen ecumenical and global collaboration in the work of the gospel, and to find orientation, insights, and renewal for the work of the church in our own settings. To this end we will meet with church leaders in El Salvador; make pilgrimage to important sites of Archbishop Romero and other contemporary martyrs; become more familiar with the distinctive contributions of Salvadoran theology; study the issue of human, migration, learn about programs in areas such as human rights, community development, healing through liturgy, justice for women, and education through art; gain an overview of the history of the country, particularly in recent decades; and meet with both Salvadoran and U. S. government representatives. Each day will be full of encounters and experiences; each evening will provide an opportunity for group reflection on what we are experiencing, as well as shared worship. Note: A fifty-percent tuition reduction partially offsets the cost of the trip. Both Curricula: Free elective. [EC, GL] Trip dates: January 13–22. Initial deposit of $250 due for trip only. Cost and other information is available from Dr. Hoffmeyer ([email protected]). itinerary throughout our time in El Salvador will be coordinated by the Center for Global Education (CGE) at Augsburg College. The trip also requires advance preparation of each participant— reading and video viewing, as well as general international travel preparations. Section 01 1.0 unit credit; Can be applied to both ecumenical and global requirements Section 02 Same as above but for half unit of credit. May be applied to global requirement. Section 03 Same as above but for half unit of credit. May be applied to ecumenical requirement. Dr. John Hoffmeyer, [email protected]

ELECT SGN454 Johns Island Service Travel Seminar [GL] 1.00 unit Leadership. Knowledge. Experience. The John’s Island Trip is centered in a student organized work trip to John’s Island, South Carolina. In preparation for the trip students taking this course will meet six times during January term to learn the deep history of the Sea Islands, to study the Gullah culture of the region, to investigate the economic and social forces that are reshaping the islands, and to plumb the depths of the religious life of the people of the islands. Learning will continue during the trip itself, in conversation with neighbors on the islands and in presentations by local resources. The deepest learning will occur through working with those served by the trip, by immersion in their culture. Old Curriculum: Free elective. *Through focused work the course can be used to fulfill requirements in the metro/urban and multicultural concentrations of the Seminary. New Curriculum: Free elective. [GL] Trip will take place during final week of January; students will meet as class at least six times (probably evenings) prior to trip. Dates to be announced. The Rev. Dr. Robert Robinson, [email protected] The course shown below is expected to be offered through Payne Theological Seminary but is open to LTSP students. ELECT SGN403 Denominational Polity: African Methodist Episcopal 1.00 unit A survey of the history and polity of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Satisfies the Denominational Polity requirement for all AME students. Old Curriculum: MDiv and MAR Denominational Polity requirement for AME students. New Curriculum: Free elective. Fulfills a denominational requirement for those AME students who need it. One week: Tuesday–Friday, January 20–23; 8:00 am–10:00 pm Dr. Janet Jenkins Sturdivant, [email protected] For advance preparation and additional information, view the course prospectus, when available, at http://www.ltsp.edu/course-prospecti, or contact the instructor.

STM/DMin Courses To be admitted to courses shown below, a student must already have earned a first theological (MDiv/MAR) degree. Senior- level MDiv students may be admitted on a space-available basis if they have a minimum GPA of 3.50, special need of the course, and instructor permission. First-theological students may not exceed 20 percent of the total enrollment in the course.

See separate course prospecti at http://www.ltsp.edu/course-prospecti for details as to advance preparation requirements and schedule for one-week courses.

GRAD IPC601G Death and Dying (1/12–1/16) 1.00 unit This course will study and discuss the medical, psychological, emotional, social, ethical, spiritual and cultural aspects of death, dying and bereavement. Students will reflect on their personal history of loss as a source and foundation for understanding human life, and examine the moral and theological framework that informs their pastoral response to illness, suffering and dying. Monday through Friday, Jan. 12–16; 8:30–noon and 2:00–5:30 pm Dr. Flo Gelo, [email protected] January Term 2014, p. 4

GRAD ISP610G Spirituality, Prayer, Social Engagement: Texts, Contexts 1.00 unit and Critical Reflection (1/5–1/9) This course will investigate the spirituality of teachers from the Medieval and Reformed Christian traditions, such as Francis and Clare of Assisi, Bonaventure, Ignatius of Loyola, Martin Luther, Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross, Francis de Sales, Jane de Chantal, and John Calvin. We will explore the implications for one's prayer life and social engagement that arise from critical reflection on the teaching and experiences of these models, mentors, and sources of wisdom. Monday through Friday, Jan. 5–9; 8:30–noon and 2:00–5:30 pm Dr. Eileen Flanagan, [email protected]

GRAD SDM710G DMin Collegial Seminar (1/20–1/23) 1.00 unit A seminar for DMin students that provides for collegial conversations around problems and issues in ministry based upon case studies, including the role of public theology and ministry in a pluralist America. Tuesday through Friday, Jan. 20–23; 8:30–noon and 1:00–5:30 pm, plus additional online work. The Rev. Dr. David Grafton, [email protected] Spring Semester 2014–15 Course Offerings Summary Letters in brackets following course title indicate that course can fulfill one to two additional MDiv requirements; EC=ecumenical, GL=global/cross-cultural, IF=interfaith, and ME=mission/evangelism. * Indicates course scheduled during evening or weekend time periods ** Indicates course offered online Units Courses Fulfilling 1st-Theol Degree Bible Requirements BNT120 1.00 Epistles and Revelation Heen BOT120 1.00 Job–Malachi Robinson Units Courses Fulfilling 1st-Theol Degree History Requirements HCH170 1.00 Exploring and Examining Global Christianity [GL] Sebastian HCH219 1.00 Women Leaders of the Medieval Church Rorem * HCH301P 1.00 Religious History and Public Leadership (MAPL) [IF] Pahl * HCH335 1.00 Jesus and the Bible in Islam [IF] Grafton HCH340 1.00 American Religious History [IF] Pahl Units Courses Fulfilling 1st-Theol Degree Theology Requirements HTH101 1.00 The Practice of Theology Rivera * HTH205B 1.00 African American Theology Ware * HTH218 1.00 Christology in a Pluralistic Society Rajashekar * HTH326 1.00 Friendship, Love and Justice Woodard-Lehman HTH382 1.00 From the Two Cities to the Two Kingdoms: Augustinian and Lutheran Themes in Public Theology [EC] Woodard-Lehman Units Courses Fulfilling 1st-Theol Degree Integrative Requirements ICS100 1.00 The Church in Society Day IFE101 non-credit Field Education 1b, 1st-Year, 2nd Semester Leonard IFE111 0.25 Field Education 1b, 1st-Year, 2nd Semester Leonard IFE190P/290P/390P 1.00 Public Leadership Case-Based Field Work (MAPL; by contract) Pahl IFE201 non-credit Field Education 2b, 2ndt-Year, 2nd Semester Leonard IFE211 0.25 Field Education 2b, 2nd-Year, 2nd Semester Leonard IPC100, Sect 01 1.00 Pastoral Theology: Formation and Practice Swain * IPC100, Sect 02 1.00 Pastoral Theology: Formation and Practice Swain IPP100 1.00 Church Administration and Leadership for the 21st Century Leonard * ISP100 1.00 Spiritual Formation Moroney IWR101 1.00 Liturgical Formation: An Introduction to the Theology, History and Ceremonies of Christian Worship Moroney Units Senior Seminars in Public Theology SGN510 1.00 Race, Gender, Sexuality, and Leadership Wiseman Units 1st-Theological Free Electives BBL210/211 0.50 Hebrew Readings (BBL210=pass/fail; BBL211=graded) Gohl BBL220/221 0.50 Greek Readings (BBL220=pass/fail; BBL221=graded) deforest * BBS410B 1.00 The Black Presence in Scripture Pollard ** BBT490 1.00 Asian American Readings of the Bible (online) Liew BNT460 1.00 Romans Heen BOT401 1.00 Genesis Interpreted Robinson HLG421 0.50 Theological German–Advanced Krueger ICE404 1.00 Essentials of Youth Ministry in the 21st Century Leonard ICE409 1.00 Forming Faith Playfully D.Stewart/R.Stewart ICS420 1.00 The Bonhoeffer Seminar Day * ILM402 1.00 Development of Christian Song Krentz SGN401 1.00 Lutheran Confessions (denom req for Lutheran students) Krueger/RIvera SGN430 1.00 Thriving, Dying, Merging and Emerging Churches Swain/Wiseman SIS300/301 0.50-1.00 Independent Study (SIS300=full unit; SIS301=half unit) By contract SIS500/501 1.00 MAR Thesis Preparation 1/2 Pahl et al. Units STM/DMin Courses ** HCH603G 1.00 First Theologians: African Guides on the Christian Way (online) Wagner ** IWR640G 1.00 Ritual Care in Times of Transition and Crisis (online) Ramshaw SIS700G/800G 1.00 Independent Study (DMin/STM) By contract Units STM/PhD Courses BBT910G 1.00 Scriptural Theology Seminar (PhD only) Robinson HTH820G 1.00 Trinitarian Theology (STM/PhD) Hoffmeyer SGN803G 1.00 Research Methods (STM/PhD) M. Sebastian SIS900G 1.00 Independent Study (PhD) By contract 10/13/14 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 8:00 8:00 8:15 8:15 8:30 8:30 8:45 8:45 9:00 Gl 9:00 ob 9:15 Pastor Co-op Cohort Meetings 9:15 al Bonho 9:30 al effer 9:30 Ch Advisor-Advisee Meetings Ameri Christian 9:45 He Theol Yo He Semin 9:45 Ro rist uthbre ar Churc can Educatio 10:00 m br ogy Choir h in Religi 10:00 ew ian Mi w n African 10:15 an ity Societ ous Seminars 10:15 Theol s Rd nis Rd y Liturgi Histor American 10:30 ogical gs try gs cal y (Jan 10, Theology 10:30 10:45 Germ Forma 31, Mar (Jan 31, Feb 10:45 an tion 11:00 21, Apr 7 & 21, 11:00 PhD 11:15 11, and Mar 7 & 21, 11:15 Teaching other Apr 11 & 25, 11:30 FACULTY/ Public 11:30 dates May 2) 11:45 STUDENT CHAPEL Theology 11:45 CONVO- BODY/ TBA) 12:00 (EUCHARIST) Seminar 12:00 CHAPEL CATION COMMITTEE CHAPEL (selected 12:15 MTGS Fridays) 12:15 12:30 12:30 12:45 12:45 1:00 1:00 1:15 1:15 1:30 1:30 1:45 L 1:45 2:00 it G R 2:00 u e e 2:15 L T r 2:15 h n s 2:30 Scri u g e e 2:30 ptur t ri 2:45 Chur vi si a 2:45 al Wom h s r 3:00 The The ch n Trinit Race, L 3:00 Practice en e it I c 3:15 olog Admi g arian Epistl Two Formi Gend 3:15 of Lead r , u n h 3:30 y nistr Theo es Kingd ng er, 3:30 Theolog ers a D logy and oms/T Faith Sexua r t M Sem ation e e 3:45 y inar Medi n yi (ST Revel wo Playfu lity, g 3:45 /Lea r t 4:00 (PhD eval C n M/Ph ation Cities lly Leade 4:00 ders g D) rship p h 4:15 ) Ch o 4:15 hip , r o 4:30 n M e d 4:30 4:45 f e t s 4:45 e ( 5:00 e r 5:00 g 5:15 s 5:15 5:30 Choir/Lit 5:30 5:45 urgical OTHER COURSES 5:45 6:00 Ensembl 6:00 e 6:15 CHAPEL Distance Education 6:15 6:30 Options: 6:30 6:45 Asian Amer Bible 6:45 7:00 First Theologians 7:00 Ritual (STM/DMin)) Care 7:15 Reli (STM/DMin)) 7:15 7:30 giou 7:30 Sp s Christ 7:45 Jo 7:45 irit Jesus Hist ology Black 8:00 Friends Developm b- 8:00 Pastora ual and ory in Prese 8:15 l hip, ent of M the 8:15 Love Fo and Plurali nce in Theolo Christian al Bible 8:30 and rm Publ stic Script 8:30 gy Song ac in 8:45 Justice ati ic Societ ure 8:45 hi Islam 9:00 on Lea y 9:00 9:15 ders 9:15 9:30 hip 9:30 9:45 9:45 10:00

Key to Course Types

MDiv/MAR core courses Senior MDiv/MAR/MAPL students only

Small-group times of MDiv/MAR core courses above MAPL and Public Leadership concentration courses

MDiv/MAR options (most full-unit courses may be upgraded for Black-Church concentration courses STM/DMin-level credit) MDiv/MAR/MAPL-level free electives (most full-unit courses STM/PhD or PhD-level courses may be upgraded for STM/DMin-level credit) Schedule of Classes for Spring Semester January 26–May 19, 2015 Arranged by Course Number First Theological Degree Courses (MDiv, MAR, MAPL, Certificate)

ELECT BBL210 Hebrew Readings (pass/fail)* 0.50 unit BBL211 Hebrew Readings (graded)* Reading and detailed exegesis of selected passages. (Pre-requisite: Hebrew) Both Curricula: Free elective. Brossman Initial class meeting Tuesday, January 27, 9:45 am–11:15 am; regular meeting day/time will be negotiated then with class registrants. If you cannot attend, contact the instructor as to your availability. Dr. Justin Gohl, [email protected]

ELECT BBL220 Greek Readings (pass/fail)* 0.50 unit BBL221 Greek Readings (graded)* Reading and detailed exegesis of selected passages. (Pre-requisite: Greek) Both Curricula: Free elective. Brossman Initial class meeting Tuesday, January 27, 9:45 am–11:15 am; regular meeting day/time will be negotiated then with class registrants. If you cannot attend, contact the instructor as to your availability. Ms. Allison deForest, [email protected]

*NOTE: All Greek and Hebrew courses may be taken either for a grade or on a pass/fail basis, both forms equally acceptable for MAR and MDiv programs. The course number selected makes the distinction. The capacity to change from one to the other expires with the late registration (drop/add) deadline; i.e., no switching after the first week of the semester.)

ELECT BBS410B The Black Presence in Scripture 1.00 unit A study of African and Hamitic people in the development of the Old and New Testament religion and people, as demonstrated in the Bible. Old Curriculum: MDiv Biblical option or free elective. May additionally be applied toward the Black Church concentration. New Curriculum: Free elective. May additionally be applied toward the Black Church concentration. Thursdays, 7:00 pm–10:00 pm Brossman The Rev. Dr. James Pollard, [email protected]

ELECT BBT490 Asian American Readings of the Bible 1.00 unit A survey of Asian American racialization in the US and how Asian Americans negotiate with the Bible through their racialization and with their racialization through the Bible. Participants will also investigate how Asian Americans employ different reading strategies to approach the Bible and how those strategies also change over time. Old Curriculum: MDiv Biblical option or free elective. New Curriculum: Free elective. Asynchronous on-line course. Requires computer competency and ability to work through the LTSP Moodle site. Dr. Tat-siong Benny Liew, [email protected]

REQ BNT120 Epistles and Revelation 1.00 unit An introduction to the New Testament epistolary literature and the Book of Revelation. The epistles studied are the seven undisputed Pauline letters (Romans, 1 & 2 Cor, Gal, Phil, 1 Thess, Philemon); the Deutero-Pauline (Eph, Col), the Pastoral (1 & 2 Tim, Titus) and Catholic Epistles (James, 1 & 2 Peter, Jude); 2 Thess and Hebrews. The content foci of the course are the seven undisputed letters of Paul, Hebrews, and the Book of Revelation. Methodological foci include Greco-Roman "background material," especially the public discourse of imperial Rome; rhetorical, social-scientific, and text criticism; and the use of the LXX in the NT. Hermeneutical foci include the relation of Paul to second-temple Judaism; the role of Revelation in modern millenarian discourse; and the Protestant appropriation of Pauline theology in the areas of Justification, Law/Gospel, and the Theology of the Cross. Old Curriculum: MDiv and MAR New Testament 2 requirement. New Curriculum: MDiv Bible requirement or MAR Bible option. Wednesdays, 2:15 pm–5:15 pm Dr. Erik Heen, [email protected]

ELECT BNT460 Romans 1.00 unit A close reading of Paul’s Epistle to the Romans by means of historical, rhetorical, literary, and social scientific criticisms. The course will also explore the relationship between the “New Perspective on Paul” in New Testament scholarship and “traditional Lutheran” interpretations of the “law” and “justification” language in Paul’s letters. Enrollment limited to 12. Old Curriculum: MDiv Biblical option or free elective. New Curriculum: Free elective. Mondays, 8:45 am–11:45 am Brossman Dr. Erik Heen, [email protected]

13 Spring Semester 2014–15, p. 2 1st-Theological Courses REQ BOT120 Job–Malachi 1.00 unit An overview of Hebrew poetry (Job-Song of Songs), the Latter Prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel), the Book of Daniel, and an overview of the Twelve Prophetic Scrolls (Hosea-Malachi), along with selected deutero-canonical/apocryphal works (Wisdom, Sirach, Baruch, and the four Maccabean books). Old Curriculum: MDiv and MAR Old Testament 2 requirement. New Curriculum: MDiv Bible requirement or MAR Bible option. Tuesdays, 7:00 pm–10:00 pm The Rev. Dr. Robert Robinson, [email protected] ELECT BOT401 Genesis Interpreted 1.00 unit An exploration of the different ways Genesis has been heard by the community of faith from the biblical period to the present. Cultural and theological factors receive particular attention. Old Curriculum: MDiv Biblical option or free elective. New Curriculum: Free elective. Thursdays, 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Brossman The Rev. Dr. Robert Robinson, [email protected]

OPT HCH170 Exploring and Examining Global Christianity [GL] 1.00 unit A broad overview of the emergence and growth, as well as the challenges and conflicts, which characterize Christianity in Africa, Asia, Latin and Central America, and Oceania. Using source material as well as general histories, this course will survey the complex ways in which Christianity spread ‘to the ends of the earth’ and the impact that it has and continues to have on the peoples who inhabit these geographical areas. [GL] Old Curriculum: MDiv American/Global Church History requirement, MDiv global option, MAR global/ecumenical/interfaith requirement, or free elective. New Curriculum: MDiv Church History 1 (Heritage of the Faith) option, MAR Church History option, or free elective. [GL] Tuesdays, 8:15 am–11:15 am Brossman The Rev. Dr. Jayakiran Sebastian, [email protected]

OPT HCH219 Women Leaders of the Medieval Church 1.00 unit A survey of specific women who influenced medieval Christianity: abbesses, educators, playwrights, mystics, reformers, mothers, legends, monarchs, martyrs, composers, saints and other theologians. Old Curriculum: Free elective. New Curriculum: MDiv Church History 2 (Investigating the Christian Tradition) option, MAR Church History option, or free elective. Tuesdays, 2:15 pm–5:15 pm Brossman The Rev. Dr. Paul Rorem, [email protected]

OPT HCH301P Religious History and Public Leadership [IF] 1.00 unit What does the history of religions teach about leadership in public life? Through a close study of pivotal religious founders (Buddha, Jesus, Muhammad), pivotal texts, turning points, and crises (the Bhagavad Gita, Crusades, Reformation, and Holocaust) and through examining the historical roots of contemporary religious problems (war and terrorism, gender and sexuality, consumerism and poverty, and environmental degradation and global development), this course will provide perspective on critical issues requiring public leadership and provide skills for innovative articulations and practices, drawing on the wells of deep traditions and communities. [IF] Old Curriculum: MAPL core requirement, MDiv interfaith option, MAR global/ecumenical/interfaith option, or free elective. New Curriculum: MAPL core requirement, MDiv Church History 3 (Interreligious Contexts) option, MAR Church History option, or free elective. [IF] Wednesdays, 7:00 pm–10:00 pm Brossman Dr. Jon Pahl, [email protected]

OPT HCH335 Jesus and the Bible in Islam [IF] 1.00 unit Christians and Muslims have long shared and debated biblical stories and traditions, including traditions of Jesus, or the Prophet ‘Isa. This course will investigate biblical narratives within Islam and the place of Jesus within the Qur’an, Hadith, and other theological and historical traditions. Special attention will be given to role these traditions can play within contemporary Christian-Muslim conversations. Old Curriculum: MDiv interfaith option, MAR global/ecumenical/interfaith option, or free elective. New Curriculum: MDiv Church History 3 (Interreligious Contexts) option, MAR Church History option, or free elective. [IF] Tuesdays, 7:00 pm–10:00 pm Brossman The Rev. Dr. David Grafton, [email protected]

14 Spring Semester 2014–15, p. 3 1st-Theological Courses

OPT HCH340 American Religious History [IF] 1.00 unit A look at the American religious scene. Important historical events and trends are analyzed. American Lutheranism is examined in its pluralistic setting. Old Curriculum: American/Global Church History requirement, MDiv interfaith option, MAR global/ecumenical/interfaith option, or free elective. New Curriculum: MDiv Church History 3 (Interreligious Contexts) option, MAR Church History option, or free elective. [IF] Thursdays, 8:45 am–11:45 am Brossman Dr. Jon Pahl, [email protected]

ELECT HLG421 Theological German (Advanced) 0.50 unit For students who have completed the Theological German for Beginners or who have studied German previously and are looking for a refresher. This course will work on the technical terms and style used in German theological discourse. Both Curricula: Free elective. Mondays, 9:45 am–11:45 am Brossman The Rev. Dr. Karl Krueger, [email protected] OPT HTH101 The Practice of Theology 1.00 unit Introduction to the sources, method, and language of Christian theology. Also a study of the relation of theology to other academic disciplines and fields of inquiry. Generally speaking, this is an opportunity to get acquainted with the basic tenets of the Christian faith and tradition. Theological themes will be studied in the context of contemporary ideas and challenges. Old Curriculum: MDiv and MAR Thinking about God requirement or free elective. New Curriculum: MDiv Theology 1 (Confessing the Faith) requirement, MAR theology option, or free elective. Mondays, 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Brossman The Rev. Dr. Nelson Rivera, [email protected]

OPT HTH205B African American Theology 1.00 unit A look at the origins and development of African American theological tradition with reference to the writings of prominent African American theologians in the history of the Church and in modern times. Old Curriculum: Free elective. Satisfies a requirement of the Black Church concentration/specialization. New Curriculum: MDiv Theology 2 requirement (Thinking the Faith for Renewing the Church), MAR theology option, or free elective. Satisfies a requirement of the Black Church concentration/specialization. Eight Saturdays, 9:00 am–1:00 pm: Jan 31; Feb 7 & 21; Mar 7 & 21; Apr 11 & 25; May 2 plus 10 hours of online instruction Brossman The Rev. Dr. Frederick L. Ware, [email protected]

OPT HTH218 Christology in a Pluralistic Society 1.00 unit An exploration of the meaning and significance of Jesus Christ from divergent contextual perspectives. Beginning with an analysis of how Christ has been understood in American religious history, the course will explore and expose students to appropriations of Christ in diverse cultural, social and interreligious settings. Some attention will be paid to Biblical and classical Christological formulations and their relevance for today in light of Asian, Black, feminist, and Latin American theologies. Old Curriculum: MDiv and MAR Christology requirement, or free elective. New Curriculum: MDiv Theology 2 (Thinking the Faith for Renewing the Church) option, MAR theology option, or free elective. Thursdays, 7:00 pm–10:00 pm Brossman The Rev. Dr. Paul Rajashekar, [email protected]

OPT HTH326 Friendship, Love and Justice 1.00 unit Christians live their life of faith as the beloved of God and friends of Christ, who, in turn, are called to befriend strangers, to do justice to neighbors, and to love even their enemies. Nevertheless, many worry about friendship and love. Some fear that love is intemperate and disordered, tending toward domination. Others fear that friendship is discriminatory and parochial, tending toward exclusion. Behind these worries stand questions of justice. Is it fair to love some (family and friends) more than others (strangers and foreigners)? Is it right to withhold love and friendship from some altogether (enemies)? This course takes up these questions, drawing on classical and critical resources to answer them. It explores the role of friendship, love, and justice in the Christian life. And it commends a picture of public life in which citizenship is viewed as a kind of friendship that is perfected by civic love and social justice. Old Curriculum: Ethics option. New Curriculum: MDiv Theology 3 requirement (Engaging the Faith in the World), MAR theology option, or free elective. Mondays, 7:00 pm–10:00 pm Brossman Dr. Derek Woodard-Lehman, [email protected]

15 Spring Semester 2014–15, p. 4 1st-Theological Courses

OPT HTH382 From the Two Kingdoms to the Two Cities: Augustinian and Lutheran Themes in Public Theology [EC] 1.00 unit As Christians, we live between the time of Christ's resurrection and the time of his return. We live in the Church and in the world. We live as disciples and citizens. How should we imagine and inhabit these times, places, and identities? Does their duality lead to a division between the sacred and the secular, religion and politics, faith and civic life? This course takes up these questions of public theology by drawing on the classical paradigms of provided by Augustine's two cities and Luther's two kingdoms, and by developing them in light of critical perspectives from liberation theology, feminist theology, and political theology. It proposes a public theology characterized by the solidarity of Church and world, the integrity of religion and politics, and the unity of discipleship and citizenship. Old Curriculum: MDiv ethics option, MDiv ecumenical option, or free elective. New Curriculum: MDiv Theology 3 requirement (Engaging the Faith in the World), MAR theology option, or free elective. [EC] Wednesdays, 2:15 pm–5:15 pm Brossman Dr. Derek Woodard-Lehman, [email protected]

OPT ICE150 Seminars in Christian Education 0.50–1.00 unit See description and schedule among January Term courses.

ELECT ICE404 Essentials of Youth Ministry in the 21st Century 1.00 unit This course will expose students to various models of youth ministry, examine youth culture in society, discuss youth faith formation in the Church, and give the student knowledge in establishing and maintaining viable youth ministry programs. All participants registering for this course are required to attend the ELCA Youth Ministry Network's Extravaganza in Detroit, MI, from Jan 30 to Feb 2, as well as other possible workshops on various facets of youth ministry. The Extravaganza experience will serve as a major foundational piece to the course. NOTE: A special meeting will take place in the Fall to discuss cost and logistics for this field trip. Both curricula: Free elective HYBRID: Tuesdays, 9:30 am–11:00 am plus off-campus events Brossman The Rev. Dr. Charles Leonard, [email protected]

ELECT ICE409 Forming Faith Playfully 1.00 unit An exploration of spiritual formation grounded in these principles: creating sacred Space; valuing Process; fostering Imagination; providing safety for Intimacy and Trust. Nurturing children’s spiritual lives through mentoring playful engagement with the narratives and practices of the Christian community to ground them deeply in its language is the primary focus. The playground for discovery of this kind of faith formation is the Godly Play® circle, observation, readings, and reflection. Both curricula: Free elective Wednesdays, 2:15 pm–5:15 pm Library Classroom C The Rev. Dr. Richard Stewart, [email protected] Dawn Stewart, AIM, [email protected]

REQ ICS100 The Church in Society 1.00 unit The many-faceted relationship between church and society has re-emerged today as a critical social dynamic, both globally and in North American society. This course will lay the foundations for critical understandings of this relationship. Drawing from theological and other sources, the course will move from theoretical constructs to social analysis of some of the complex issues confronting the church in our society today, and assess examples of how churches are addressing and engaging these challenges. Old Curriculum: MDiv Church in Society requirement, or free elective. New Curriculum: MDiv Church in Society requirement, MAR integrative option, or free elective. Thursdays, 8:45 am–11:45 am Brossman The Rev. Dr. Katie Day, [email protected]

ELECT ICS420 The Bonhoeffer Seminar 1.00 unit An integrative seminar relating theological discourse to the public arena, focusing on the life and work of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The public aspect of the various disciplines—history, Bible, theology, ministry—will be related to issues arising from the analysis of the contemporary public situation. Both curricula: Free elective Tuesdays, 8:15 am–11:15 am The Rev. Dr. Katie Day, [email protected]

16 Spring Semester 2014–15, p. 5 1st-Theological Courses

REQ IFE___ Field Education—NEW CURRICULUM STUDENTS Non-Credit Supervised experience in a congregation or institution, focusing on participation in worship leadership, preaching, pastoral care, youth ministry, parish education, congregational decision-making, and social ministry. Weekly theological reflection with the supervising pastor is required. Site assignment is made by contract with the Contextual Education Office and requires Faculty approval. Submission of approved learning covenant required prior to beginning the course. Required for all MDiv students (minimum of four semesters) and ministry-track MAR students (minimum of two semesters). Administrative fee of $250 will be charged each semester. IFE100 Field Education 1a, First Year, First Semester. IFE101 Field Education 1b, First Year, Second Semester. IFE200 Field Education 2a, Second Year, First Semester. IFE201 Field Education 2b, Second Year, Second Semester. By contract with the Director The Rev. Dr. Charles Leonard, [email protected] REQ IFE___ Field Education—OLD CURRICULUM STUDENTS ONLY 0.25 unit Supervised experience in a congregation or institution, focusing on participation in worship leadership, preaching, pastoral care, youth ministry, parish education, congregational decision-making, and social ministry. Weekly theological reflection with the supervising pastor is required. Site assignment is made by contract with the Contextual Education Office and requires Faculty approval. Submission of approved learning covenant required prior to beginning the course. Open only to MDiv and MAR students of the old curriculum. IFE110 Field Education 1a, First Year, First Semester. IFE111 Field Education 1b, First Year, Second Semester. IFE210 Field Education 2a, Second Year, First Semester. IFE211 Field Education 2b, Second Year, Second Semester. By contract with the Director The Rev. Dr. Charles Leonard, [email protected]

OPT IFE150 Field Education Equivalency Non-Credit Waiver of field education requirements may be issued to MDiv students who have served full-time in parish ministry for at least three to five years. Requires that the student submit to the Contextual Education Office documentation of his/her ministry experience by no later than one week prior to the beginning of a semester in which the students would otherwise register for field education. Equivalency may be granted for up to four semesters of field education at the discretion of the Director of Contextual Education. By petition to the Contextual Education Committee; contact Dr. Leonard. The Rev. Dr. Charles Leonard, [email protected]

REQ IFE___P Public Leadership Case-Based Field Work 1.00 unit Supervised field work according to a contract the student will develop with his/her site supervisor. Aim is to provide the student a context in which to integrate the tools from theological and business or social work studies in relationship to practical problems of leadership. Open only to MAPL students or students in the Public Leadership concentration or specialization. IFE190P Public Leadership Case-Based Field Work 1 IFE290P Public Leadership Case-Based Field Work 2 IFE390P Public Leadership Case-Based Field Work 3 By contract with the Director of MA Programs Dr. Jon Pahl, [email protected]

ELECT ILM402 Development of Christian Song 1.00 unit An historical study of the hymns and songs of the Church with particular attention to their selection and use in the congregation. Students will become familiar with the historical development of Christian song through the ages, and be able to articulate the textual, musical, and theological content of hymns. Students will become intentional in their ability to plan for the use of song in the liturgy, life, and formation of Christians. Old Curriculum: Free elective. New Curriculum: MDiv free elective. MAR Integrative option. Mondays, 7:00 pm–10:00 pm Brossman Dr. Michael Krentz, [email protected]

17 Spring Semester 2014–15, p. 6 1st-Theological Courses

REQ IPC100 Pastoral Theology: Formation and Practice 1.00 unit Students will become conversant with the fundamentals of pastoral theology and care, including the formation of pastoral identity, responsibility, authority, collegiality, and accountability. They will develop an ability to articulate and apply psychological theory for ministry (family systems, narrative theory, Object Relations) along with a model of Pastoral Assessment. Students will have some practical grounding in the fundamentals of responding to common pastoral/sacramental situations (attending illness; death, dying and grieving; premarital preparation/brief marital/partnership counseling) and common crisis situations (suicidal and homicidal ideation). They will continue to develop their professional ethics, ability to make appropriate referrals, and practice self-care and boundary setting. In small group sections students develop listening, assertion, and problem solving skills. Old Curriculum: MDiv Pastoral Care requirement, MAR Integrative (Ministry) option, or free elective. New Curriculum: MDiv Pastoral Theology requirement, MAR integrative option, or free elective. Section 01 Tuesdays, 8:15 am–11:15 am Brossman Section 02 Mondays, 7:00 pm–10:00 pm Brossman The Rev. Dr. Storm Swain, [email protected]

OPT IPP100 Church Administration and Leadership for the 21st Century 1.00 unit The focus of the course is on preparation for the administration of a congregation, particularly the identification of shared leadership with laity for evangelism, stewardship, and program planning, execution and evaluation. Pastoral responsibilities for priority setting, church and personal finances, and identification of skills among the laity are emphasized. Old Curriculum: MDiv parish practice requirement, MAR integrative (ministry option), or free elective. New Curriculum: MDiv church administration/leadership option, MAR integrative option, or free elective. Tuesdays, 2:15 pm–5:15 pm Brossman The Rev. Dr. Charles Leonard, [email protected]

OPT ISP100 Spiritual Formation 1.00 unit Participants will study, discuss and practice a variety of ways that spiritual lives are formed in faith. We will examine the importance of spiritual formation for building up individuals and communities, integrating tools of Christian spirituality like scripture, worship, prayer and life in community. We will also consider how spiritual formation can inform congregational work, inspire public service, support resilient leadership and encourage meaningful relationships with God and others. Old Curriculum: MDiv and MAR Spiritual and Leadership Formation requirements New Curriculum: MDiv Spiritual Formation requirement; Spiritual Formation requirement for students in MAR Ministry Track; or free elective. Tuesdays, 7:00 pm–10:00 pm Brossman The Rev. Dr. Kevin J. Moroney, [email protected]

OPT IWR101 Liturgical Formation: An Introduction to the Theology, History and Ceremonies of Christian Worship 1.00 unit The purpose of this course is to equip students with basic knowledge of the theology, history and ceremonial practices of Christian liturgy, with an ecumenical focus on the study of primary liturgical documents, and to assist in the practical aspects of formation as liturgical leaders who are both knowledgeable and capable. Old Curriculum: MDiv Liturgy requirement, MAR integrative (ministry) option, or free elective. New Curriculum: MDiv Liturgy/Worship requirement, MAR Integrative option, or free elective. Required for MAR Liturgy and Music specialization. Thursdays, 9:45 am–11:45 pm + one small group to be assigned by instructor Brossman Small Group A – Thursdays, 1:45–2:45 pm in Chapel Small Group B – Thursdays, 3:00–4:00 pm in Chapel The Rev. Dr. Kevin J. Moroney, [email protected]

ELECT SGN401 Lutheran Confessions 1.00 unit A study of the confessional writings of the Evangelical Lutheran Church as grouped in the Book of Concord. Our aim is to study these writings as foundational to the teachings of Lutheranism. We will explore the theology of the confessions in their historical context and against the background of the doctrinal controversies that these writings intended to address. Attention will also be given to the significance of the Church’s confessional stance within our contemporary scene. Old Curriculum: MDiv and MAR Denominational Polity requirement for Lutheran students. New Curriculum: Free elective. Fulfills a denominational requirement for those Lutheran students who need it. Tuesdays, 2:15 pm–5:15 pm The Rev. Dr. Karl Krueger, [email protected] The Rev. Dr. Nelson Rivera, [email protected]

ELECT SGN430 Thriving, Dying, Merging and Emerging Churches 1.00 unit This course explores the developmental, systemic, leadership, and missional dynamics of congregations that are beginning, ending, and changing. In case studies of real life congregations we will identify possible best practices and explore what adaptive leadership skills are to help congregations navigate Church in today's world. Both curricula: Free elective Tuesdays, 2:15 pm–5:15 pm Brossman The Rev. Dr. Storm Swain, [email protected] The Rev. Dr. Karyn Wiseman, [email protected]

18 Spring Semester 2014–15, p. 7 1st-Theological and Advanced-Level (DMin/STM)

OPT SGN510 Race, Gender, Sexuality and Leadership 1.00 unit A focus on the issues of pastoral leadership and the various ways one’s gender and sexuality influences individual leadership style and the perception of that leadership style by others. We will explore each participant’s personal gifts and makeup in order to discover how different styles of leadership may be beneficial to them in pastoral leadership. Enrollment limited to 12 graduating seniors. Both curricula: Senior seminar in public theology requirement. Wednesdays, 2:15 pm–5:15 pm Brossman The Rev. Dr. Karyn Wiseman, [email protected]

ELECT SIS300 Independent Study. 1.00 unit Individually supervised study of special problems. Not to be used to complete core degree requirements at the first- theological level. Normally limited to students who have earned a minimum of ten units of credit. Requires approval of Faculty at first Faculty Meeting of the semester. Initial registration is at time of regular course registration, using Special Course Registration Form. This is to be followed by timely submission of a study proposal, accompanied by special Independent Study registration form. Coordinated by the Dean, Dr. Jayakiran Sebastian, [email protected]

ELECT SIS301 Independent Study. 0.50 unit Half-unit version of SIS300 above. Initial registration is at time of regular course registration, using Special Course Registration Form. This is to be followed by timely submission of a study proposal, accompanied by special Independent Study registration form. Coordinated by the Dean, Dr. Jayakiran Sebastian, [email protected]

OPT SIS500 MAR Thesis Preparation, Semester 1 1.00 unit Individually supervised research and writing of a thesis toward award of the MAR degree. The first semester is normally to be spent in preparing the thesis proposal, finding a second reader, building a bibliography, outlining the thesis, conducting research. Student is responsible to find a primary advisor. Grade is a letter grade. Registration is at time of regular course registration, using Special Course Registration Form to indicate thesis supervisor and general nature of topic. Coordinated by the Director of MA Programs, Dr. Jon Pahl, [email protected]

OPT SIS501 MAR Thesis Preparation, Semester 2 1.00 unit Individually supervised research and writing of a thesis toward award of the MAR degree. The second semester is normally to be spent in writing and defending the thesis. Reader copies are to be completed no later than April 1 of the year of graduation. Final copies are to be submitted prior to graduation to Library for archiving according to strict guidelines found in the MAR thesis preparation manual. Grade is a letter grade. Initial registration is at time of regular course registration, using MAR Thesis Registration Form. Coordinated by the Director of MA Programs, Dr. Jon Pahl, [email protected]

OPT SIS510 MAR Senior Project 1.00 unit An MAR student in the Professional Ministry track is to complete a senior ministry project in his/her area of specialization. Registration is normally in the Fall, and student works on the project for the entire academic year. Student is responsible to find a primary advisor and prepare a project proposal. The student will then present the completed project to the advisor and a second faculty member. Grade is a letter grade. Registration is at time of regular course registration, using MAR Senior Project Registration Form. Coordinated by the Director of MA Programs, Dr. Jon Pahl, [email protected]

OPT SIS520 MAR Senior Comprehensive Examination 1.00 unit An MAR student in the Theological Studies track may, with the consent of his/her specialization advisor, sit for an oral or written comprehensive examination to ensure that the student is able to integrate the material covered in the courses in the area of specialization and is also capable of thoughtful theological reflection upon that material. The student is to take the initiative in arranging conferences with the advisor as necessary in preparation for the examination, for which the student will earn a letter grade. Registration is at time of regular course registration, using Senior Comprehensive Examination Registration Form. Coordinated by the Director of MA Programs, Dr. Jon Pahl, [email protected]

STM/DMin Courses To be admitted to courses shown below, a student must already have earned a first theological (MDiv/MAR) degree. Senior- level MDiv students may be admitted on a space-available basis if they have a minimum GPA of 3.50, special need of the course, and instructor permission. First-theological students may not exceed 20 percent of the total enrollment in the course.

GRAD HCH603G First Theologians: African Guides on the Christian Way (online) 1.00 unit African-based thinkers and doers were the first theologians and key leaders in early Christianity. Controversial in their time, they influence and speak to us now. Our course will look at their lives, ideas, opponents, and the questions they pose to us as we seek to walk in the Christian Way. Asynchronous on-line course. Requires computer competency and ability to work through the LTSP Moodle site. The Rev. Dr. Walter Wagner, [email protected]

19 Spring Semester 2014–15, p. 8 Advanced-Level (STM/DMin and STM/PhD)

GRAD IWR640G Ritual Care in Times of Transition and Crisis (online) 1.00 unit An examination of how pastoral concerns can help shape our ritual approach at times of transition and crisis in people’s lives. We will 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. Asynchronous on-line course. Requires computer competency and ability to work through the LTSP Moodle site. Dr. Elaine Ramshaw, [email protected]

GRAD SDMProj DMin Project in Ministry Non-credit DMin candidates will select an issue or task related to their ministries for intensive independent study. In its final form, the project is a major piece of writing (a critical study or series of studies) coming out of systematic observation and actual operation of some issue in one’s own ministerial setting. Rubrics for the project may be found in the student’s DMin Manual. Registration should occur at the time the student begins to work on the project under his/her faculty advisor and takes place by submission of the DMin Project Registration Form, found in the DMin Manual. Fee of $800 will be assessed to student’s account upon registration.

GRAD STMThes STM Thesis Non-credit The STM thesis is a major research paper through which the student demonstrates the ability to engage in significant scholarship. Guided by the student’s faculty advisor, it is to embody the results of original research and to substantiate a specific view. Rubrics for the thesis may be found in the student’s STM Manual. Registration should occur at the onset of the student’s work on the thesis and takes place by submission of the STM Thesis Registration Form, found in the STM Manual. Fee of $800 will be assessed to student’s account upon registration.

GRAD STMExam STM Oral Examination Non-credit The non-thesis-track STM student is to sit for an oral examination to ensure that the student is able to integrate the material covered in the courses in the area of concentration and is also capable of thoughtful theological reflection upon that material. The student is to take the initiative in arranging conferences with the advisor as necessary for preparation for the oral examination. Registration should occur in the term in which the student plans to take the exam and takes place by submission of the STM Oral Examination Registration Form, found in the STM Manual. Fee of $175 will be assessed to student’s account upon registration.

GRAD SIS_00G Independent Study. 1.00 unit Individually supervised study of special problems. Initial registration is at time of regular course registration, using Special Course Registration Form. This is to be followed by timely submission of a study proposal, accompanied by special Independent Study registration form. SIS700G DMin independent study SIS800G STM independent study Coordinated by the Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. David Grafton ([email protected]).

PhD Courses (and advanced-level STM) To be admitted to courses shown below, a student must be in a PhD program, although STM students may be admitted if they have already completed at least four courses and have a GPA of at least 3.30. Other STM students may be admitted only with the permission of the Director of Graduate Studies.

PHD HTH820G Trinitarian Theology 1.00 unit An examination of the classical development and contemporary revitalization of the doctrine of the Trinity, with an emphasis on using the doctrine of the Trinity as a lens for focusing theological and ethical reflection in church and world today. Tuesdays, 2:15 pm–5:15 pm The Rev. Dr. John Hoffmeyer, [email protected]

PHD SGN803G Research Methods 1.00 unit A thorough examination of the variety of research methodologies available for STM theses and PhD dissertations in scriptural/theological/historical/social-ethical disciplines. Special attention is given to the actual theses and dissertations being proposed by the participants. Thursdays, 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dr. Mrinilini Sebastian, [email protected]

20 Spring Semester 2014–15, p. 8 Advanced-Level (PhD)

PhD Courses To be admitted to courses shown below, a student must be in a PhD or ThD program.

PHD BBT910G Scriptural Theology Seminar 1.00 unit Describing writings as scripture signifies a special status and function for those works within communities of faith. This course will examine the historical development of doctrines of scripture, the various ways in which the authority of scriptural writings has been understood, the implications of scriptural status for strategies of interpretation, and the relationship between the authority of the scripture within a community of faith and within the larger realm of public discourse. Primary focus will be on the biblical tradition, but other scriptural traditions will be considered as well. Mondays, 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Brossman The Rev. Dr. Robert Robinson, [email protected]

PHD ICE900G PhD Seminar in Teaching Public Theology Non-credit A required, pass-fail seminar meeting throughout the student’s two years of residency to help foster best practices of teaching. Registration not needed. Student’s completion of the seminar will be recorded by the Graduate Studies Office at the conclusion of the student’s second year of participation. Selected Fridays, 10:00 am–12:00 noon The Rev. Dr. David Grafton, [email protected], coordinator

PHD PHDDiss PhD Dissertation Non-credit The PhD dissertation is a book-length research paper through which the student makes an original contribution to the field of scholarship. Rubrics for the dissertation may be found in the student’s PhD Manual. Registration should occur after the student’s dissertation proposal has received final approval and takes place by submission of the PhD Dissertation Registration Form, found in the PhD Manual. Fee of $900 will be assessed to student’s account upon registration.

PHD SIS900G Independent Study. 1.00 unit Individually supervised study of special problems. Initial registration is at time of regular course registration, using regular course registration means. This is to be followed by timely submission of a study proposal, accompanied by special Independent Study registration form. Coordinated by the Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. David Grafton ([email protected]).

21 Summary of Course Offerings Tentatively Planned for Summer Term 2014–15 * Indicates course scheduled during evening or weekend time periods ** Indicates course offered via distance education. Letters in brackets following course title indicate that course can fulfill one additional MDiv requirement; EC=ecumenical, GL=global, IF=interfaith, and ME=mission/evangelism.

Units Courses Fulfilling 1st Theol Degree Core Requirements * HTH190 1.00Doing Theology in a Fallen World (6/1–6/18) Rivera IFE190/290/390 1.00Public Leadership Case-Based Field Work (MAPL; by contract) Pahl Units 1st Theological Degree-Level Free Electives ICS450C 1.00The Church in the City (tentative) TBA IPP420 1.00Stewardship of Bricks and Mortar (tentative) TBA IWR460 1.00Revitalizing Congregations through Worship (7/6–10) McFee SIS300/301 0.50-1.00 Independent Study (SIS300=full unit; SIS301=half unit) By contract Units Advanced Level/Graduate School HTH604G 1.00Luther’s Devotional Writings (6/8–6/12)Jensen HTH674G 1.00Doing Theology in a Religiously Plural World (6/15–6/19) Rajashekar IHM620G 1.00Exegetical Options for the Preacher (6/1–6/5) Hannan IPP690G 1.00Armed Forces Chaplaincy: A Profession within a Profession (6/22–6/26) Reese/Grafton SDM701G 1.00DMin Colloquium 1 (6/15–6/18) Grafton et al. SDM702G 1.00DMin Colloquium 2 (6/15–6/18) Grafton et al. SGN651G 1.00Luther, the Bible and Bach (travel seminar) Krueger SIS700G/800G 1.00Independent Study (SIS700G=DMin; SIS800G=STM) By contract

Summer Term 2014—Schedule of Classes Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday June 1–6 June 1 June 2 June 3 June 4 June 5 June 6 Morning Exegetical Options Exegetical Options Exegetical Options Exegetical Options Exegetical Options Afternoon Exegetical Options Exegetical Options Exegetical Options Exegetical Options Exegetical Options Evening Theo in Fallen World Theo in Fallen World Theo in Fallen World June 8–13 June 8 June 9 June 10 June 11 June 12 June 13 Morning Luther’s Writings Luther’s Writings Luther’s Writings Luther’s Writings Luther’s Writings Afternoon Luther’s Writings Luther’s Writings Luther’s Writings Luther’s Writings Luther’s Writings Evening Theo in Fallen World Theo in Fallen World Theo in Fallen World June 15–20 June 15 June 16 June 17 June 18 June 19 June 20 DMin Coll 1 DMin Coll 1 & 2 DMin Coll 1 & 2 DMin Coll 1 & 2 Morning Theo Plural World Theo Plural World Theo Plural World Theo Plural World Theo Plural World DMin Coll 1 & 2 DMin Coll 1 & 2 DMin Coll 1 & 2 DMin Coll 1 Afternoon Theo Plural World Theo Plural World Theo Plural World Theo Plural World Theo Plural World Evening Theo in Fallen World Theo in Fallen World Theo in Fallen World June 22–26 June 22 June 23 June 24 June 25 June 26 June 27 Morning Chaplaincy (at LTSG) Chaplaincy (at LTSG) Chaplaincy (at LTSG) Chaplaincy (at LTSG) Chaplaincy (at LTSG) Afternoon Chaplaincy (at LTSG) Chaplaincy (at LTSG) Chaplaincy (at LTSG) Chaplaincy (at LTSG) Chaplaincy (at LTSG) Evening

July 6–10 July 6 July 7 July 8 July 9 July 10 July 11 Morning Revitalizing Congregs Revitalizing Congregs Revitalizing Congregs Revitalizing Congregs Revitalizing Congregs Afternoon Revitalizing Congregs Revitalizing Congregs Revitalizing Congregs Revitalizing Congregs Revitalizing Congregs Evening July 13–17 July 13 July 14 July 15 July 16 July 17 July 18 Morning Afternoon Evening

22 Schedule of Classes for Summer Term 2014–15 (June 1–July 17, 2015) Arranged by Course Number

First Theological Degree Courses (MDiv, MAR, Certificate) OPT HTH190 Doing Theology in a Fallen World 1.00 unit We do theological reflection in a fallen world. This does not mean that we do theology by giving up on our dreams for a better world, because that would be equivalent to trying to go on without hope. What we mean is that, mindful of the world that surrounds us, in all its weakness, incompleteness and sinfulness, we do theology by attempting our best thinking and praxis through the tools that are available to us in the present time. Like ministry itself, theology is an activity meaningfully done in the midst of life’s fluidity and exigencies. Old Curriculum: MDiv and MAR Thinking about God requirement or free elective. New Curriculum: MDiv Theology 1 (Confessing the Faith) requirement, MAR theology option, or free elective. Three weeks: June 1–June 18, Mondays, Tuesday, and Thursdays, 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Brossman The Rev. Dr. Nelson Rivera, [email protected]

ELECT ICS450C The Church in the City (tentative) 1.00 unit Drawing on all the disciplines—biblical, historical, practical, and theological—this course is designed to develop an understanding of the Church’s vocation in the urban context. Old Curriculum: Free elective. Fulfills a requirement of the Metro/Urban concentration/specialization. New Curriculum: MDiv free elective. MAR Integrative option. Fulfills a requirement of the Metro/Urban concentration/specialization. Days and times to be announced Instructor TBA

REQ IFE___ Public Leadership Case-Based Field Work 1.00 unit Supervised field work according to a contract the student will develop with his/her site supervisor. Aim is to provide the student a context in which to integrate the tools from theological and business or social work studies in relationship to practical problems of leadership. IFE190 Public Leadership Case-Based Field Work 1 IFE290 Public Leadership Case-Based Field Work 2 IFE390 Public Leadership Case-Based Field Work 3 By contract with the Director of MA Programs Dr. Jon Pahl, [email protected]

ELECT IPP420 The Stewardship of Bricks and Mortar (tentative title) 1.00 unit Course offered in partnership with Partners for Sacred Spaces. Description forthcoming. Both curricula: Free elective Days and times to be announced Instructor TBA

ELECT IWR460 Revitalizing Congregations through Worship 1.00 unit Worship is the portal through which visitors find a spiritual home, members grow to greater discipleship and the whole congregation is inspired to “go and do likewise” in the world. The need is great for vital worship at the epicenter of congregational life. This course will explore the depths of spirituality, excellence of practice in sensory-rich communication and intentional preparation needed by leaders of the 21st century church for worship that revitalizes congregations. Both curricula: Free elective Monday–Friday, July 6–July 10, 9:00 am–noon and 1:00 pm–4:30 pm Dr. Marcia McFee, [email protected]

ELECT SIS300 Independent Study. 1.00 unit Individually supervised study of special problems. Not to be used to complete core degree requirements at the first- theological level. Normally limited to students who have earned a minimum of ten units of credit. Requires approval of Faculty at first Faculty Meeting of the semester. Initial registration is at time of regular course registration, using Special Course Registration Form. This is to be followed by timely submission of a study proposal, accompanied by special Independent Study registration form. Coordinated by the Dean, Dr. Jayakiran Sebastian, [email protected]

ELECT SIS301 Independent Study. 0.50 unit Half-unit version of SIS300 above. Initial registration is at time of regular course registration, using Special Course Registration Form. This is to be followed by timely submission of a study proposal, accompanied by special Independent Study registration form. Coordinated by the Dean, Dr. Jayakiran Sebastian, [email protected] Summer Term 2014–15, p. 2 STM/DMin Courses

STM/DMin Courses To be admitted to courses shown below, a student must already have earned a first theological degree (MDiv/MAR). Senior-level first- theological students may be admitted with minimum 3.50 GPA and instructor permission if space is available. See separate course prospecti, when available, at http://www.ltsp.edu/course-prospecti for details as to advance preparation requirements and schedule.

GRAD HTH604G Luther’s Devotional Writings (June 8–12) 1.00 unit The emphasis on Luther as the reformer, theologian and academic sometimes overshadows his cherished role as pastor. This course explores the pastoral side of Luther, based on his devotional writings. In these writings, Luther offers pastoral words and easy to understand expressions of evangelical piety. His reflections deal with prayer, the consolation of those who suffer, the Sacrament of the Altar, how to prepare for death, how to deal with temptations, and even what the role of a pastor is in times of crises in a community. Monday through Friday, June 8–12 The Rev. Dr. Gordon Jensen, [email protected]

GRAD HTH674G Doing Theology in a Religiously Plural World (June 15–19) 1.00 unit An exploration of challenges facing theology in a globalized and pluralistic world. It will interrogate the epistemic assumptions of “traditional” theologies and their claims for universal or normative status in relation to various contextual theologies, especially those from the Global South. The course will examine how the contemporary world of globalization of religion impacts the concrete reality of people both within and outside the Christian faith and how best Christian theology may be able to respond to pressing issues of our day. Monday through Friday, June 15–19. The Rev. Dr. J. Paul Rajashekar, [email protected]

GRAD IHM620G Exegetical Options for the Preacher (June 1–5) 1.00 unit This course will explore methods for exegeting the biblical text for preaching. Through seminar discussion, lectures, writing assignments, and the preparation and preaching of a sermon, students will participate in and evaluate the exegetical options. Emphasis will be placed on faithfully and creatively attending to the text. Students will develop and propose their own exegetical method for preaching which is theologically sound, biblically faithful, and manageable for weekly preaching. Monday through Friday, June 1–5 The Rev. Dr. Shauna Hannan, [email protected]

GRAD IPP690G Armed Forces Chaplaincy: A Profession within a Profession Pastoral ministry while serving as a chaplain in one of the nation’s armed forces—Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard or Air Force, Active, National Guard and Reserves—is a unique, sacred, and challenging ministry that requires specific skill sets. This course addresses some of the common challenges ministers face when putting on the uniform of their nation, including the periodic dissonance between cultures, the stringent ethical requirements in advising military leaders, and the value of affirming their pastoral identity in serving the “Citizen Soldiers” of their new-found parish.

Monday–Friday, June 22–26, at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg The Rev. C. David Reese, [email protected]; The Rev. Kenneth Sampson, the Rev. Dr. David Grafton, [email protected]

GRAD SDM701G DMin Colloquium I (DMin students ONLY) Non-credit Engaged at or very near the beginning of each new student's program, this assembly addresses the issues of individual program formation and strategies, and, with the assistance of faculty from a variety of disciplines, it includes a review of some of the key categories of academic theology and the practice of ministry. Monday–Thursday, June 15–18, 9:00 am–5:30 pm (3:30 on Thursday), Brossman 204 and 304 The Rev. Dr. David Grafton, [email protected]

GRAD SDM702G DMin Colloquium II (DMin students ONLY) Non-credit An assembly for students ready to engage development of their doctoral projects. Monday–Thursday, June 15–18, 9:00 am–5:30 pm, Brossman 204 and 304 [Begins at 2:00 pm on Monday; ends at 12:30 on Thursday] The Rev. Dr. David Grafton, [email protected]

GRAD SGN651G Luther, the Bible and Bach (travel seminar; June 12–21) 1.00 unit A travel seminar to Germany in recognition of the upcoming 500th anniversary of the posting of Luther’s 95 Theses, the event that launched the Protestant Reformation in 1517. The tour features historical sites connected with Martin Luther, the artist Lucas Cranach, and the musician J.S. Bach. A 50% discount in course tuition for students seeking academic credit partially offsets the costs of the trip, which is co-sponsored by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCA, and coordinated by Christian Tours Europe. Contact Dr. Krueger for course details. Travel dates: June 12–21. Trip details and registration form are available at http://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2015-LutherLand-Trip.pdf. Registration for the trip does not automatically constitute registration for course credit, which must be completed separately. The Rev. Dr. Karl Krueger, [email protected] , and Dr. Michael Krentz, [email protected]

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