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ttPt 610 Contemporary Biblical Preaching .....................................3<br />
A study of factors leading to preaching effectiveness, includ-<br />
ing: creative preaching forms, speaker credibility, listener<br />
motivation, auditorium size and shape, filing systems and<br />
organizing the work week. Required of M.Div. (Pastoral and<br />
General Ministries; Evangelism and Discipleship). Prerequisite:<br />
TTPT 609.<br />
ttPt 611 Practical Theology seminar ............................................. 1–2<br />
Discussion of one or more facets of the ministry with an<br />
emphasis on serving in the local church. Elective.<br />
ttPt 614 Church Growth & Church Planting in the usa .............3<br />
A study of the biblical principles and practices for church<br />
growth and church planting in the North American context.<br />
Special emphasis placed on defining current trends and<br />
contemporary models of ministry.<br />
ttPt 620 Principles & Practice of Worship ........................................2<br />
A study of the theology and practice of congregational wor-<br />
ship from a biblical, psychological, practical, and historical<br />
perspective. The course includes an analysis of contemporary<br />
styles, and the devel-opment of basic skills for leading congre-<br />
gational worship. Elective.<br />
ttPt 621 The asian Church in the american society ....................2<br />
A study of various factors that impact the effectiveness of a<br />
second generation English ministry with a first generation<br />
Asian church. These factors include how immigration history<br />
and family structure shape leadership style and church struc-<br />
ture. Since these structures contribute to on-going conflict<br />
with American societal values, biblical principles are explored<br />
to personally and corporately address conflict resolution.<br />
ttPt 625 issues in asian–american ministry ...................................2<br />
A research and discussion based symposium addressing<br />
various issues related to pastoral ministry within the Asian<br />
American context. Among the many issues addressed are<br />
inter-generational, theological, and ministry philosophy con-<br />
cerns. Recommended for all students interested in or currently<br />
involved with Asian American Ministries. Elective.<br />
ttPt 626 Group Counseling Leadership ............................................3<br />
Learn group leadership skills that can be applied to various<br />
contexts including church, counseling and community.<br />
Course focuses on content and skills development and you<br />
will actually lead a new group with supervision provided<br />
through the course. Required of M.A. Ministry and P.C.C.<br />
students.<br />
ttPt 627 Premarital Preparation & Counseling ..............................2<br />
Counseling techniques applied to dating and courtship,<br />
engagement and premarital adjustments. Principles and<br />
structures of premarital counseling are stressed and demon-<br />
strated. Emphasis on the use of TJTA, Prepare and Family His-<br />
tory analysis. Prerequisite: TTPT 7<strong>07</strong> or permission of professor.<br />
Required of M.A.C.E. Reduced Program students. Offered fall,<br />
even years.<br />
ttPt 628 marital Counseling .................................................................3<br />
Explores the foundations of marriage and marital conflict from<br />
Scriptural and psychological perspectives. Reviews approach-<br />
es to counseling and explores change and growth procedures<br />
and skills. Prerequisite: TTPT 7<strong>07</strong>. Required of M.Div. (P.C.C.) and<br />
M.A. Min. (M.F.M.).<br />
ttPt 634 foundations of Women’s ministries..................................3<br />
This course is designed to prepare a student to validate, devel-<br />
op and maintain a biblical, contemporary ministry to women<br />
in or through the local church. Key foundational issues such as<br />
philosophy of ministry, leadership development, life stages of<br />
women, current and future trends and program development<br />
will be addressed. Required of M.A. Women’s Ministries.<br />
ttPt 691 field education ........................................................................0<br />
Weekly involvement in ministry with satisfactory completion<br />
of student’s self-evaluation form and supervisor’s evaluation<br />
form. Required of M.Div. students. Prerequisite: TTPT 591, 592.<br />
ttPt 692 field education ........................................................................0<br />
Weekly involvement in ministry with satisfactory completion<br />
of student’s self-evaluation form, supervisor’s evaluation form<br />
and sermon evaluation form. Required of M.Div. students.<br />
Prerequisite: TTPT 591, 592, 691.<br />
ttPt 696 internship ............................................................................... 1–2<br />
Directed experience in preparation, enrichment, equipping<br />
and remedial ministries in selected churches. May be taken for<br />
a maximum of four units. Prerequisite: TTPT 7<strong>07</strong>. Required of<br />
M.A. P.C.C. majors in their last three semesters.<br />
ttPt 703 The Church & society .............................................................3<br />
A study of biblical ethics and the role the local church plays in<br />
the community. Special attention will be given to major social<br />
problems such as sanctity of life, chemical abuse, domestic<br />
violence, social ills, and the political process. Required of M.A.<br />
P.C.C., all M.Div. except mission and urban ministries.<br />
ttPt 706 Personal foundations of ministry .....................................2<br />
Focused on the importance of self-understanding for spiritual<br />
and emotional well-being as well as effective ministry to<br />
hurting people, an investigation of the impact of personal and<br />
family history on theological outlook, emotional congruence,<br />
relational attractions and moral decisions. Several personal<br />
assessments as well as one or more therapy sessions are an<br />
integral part of this course. Grading on a Credit / No Credit<br />
basis. Required in first semester at Talbot. Required of M.Div.,<br />
and M.A. students. Fee: $60.<br />
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