2009 - 2010 Academic Catalog - Westminster Theological Seminary

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Practical Theology
Practical Theology
The Department of Practical Theology exists to apply biblical
exegesis and theology in the formation of godly and competent
practitioners who can minister God’s unchanging Word to our
changing world.
To that end, the Practical Theology curriculum enables
students:
• To be faithful and effective preachers of
God’s Word to the present generation
• To shepherd the flock to which they have been called
• To minister the Word through biblical counseling
• To spread the good news of the kingdom of God in word
and in deed in the task of evangelism and world missions
• To develop the realm of Christian education both
within and without the church context
• To exercise gifts of leadership in various ministries
• To understand the church of Jesus Christ,
its functions, its needs, and the variety of
ministries into which leaders are called
Master’s level
PT 013P English Bible Survey
Purpose:
• To provide a thorough survey of the content of the English Bible
• To equip future church leaders with skills for
teaching the English Bible in the local church
• To meet the requirement of passing
the English Bible examination
Topics covered include the reading of the entire English Bible, written
exercises, class discussion, and laboratory experience in study
methods. The cost for the course is one-half the normal hourly rate.
No auditing permitted.
Spring semester, non-credit (class meets two hours per week).
Mr. Leonard.
Practical Theology faculty: Professor Witmer, Coordinator; Professor
Emeritus Ortiz; Professors Welch and Finlayson; Associate
Professors Leonard and Lane; Mrs. Altena, Mrs. Baker, Mr. Brown,
Mr. Currie, Mr. Ellis, Mr. Emlet, Mr. Gornik, Mr. Greenway, Mr. Hall,
Mr. Hobaugh, Mr. Keller, Mrs. Kim, Mrs. Langberg, Mr. Lee, Ms.
Lowe, Mr. Powlison, Mr. Rasmussen, Mr. Rowe, Mr. Ryken, Mr.
Sibley, Mr. William Smith and Mr. Winston Smith.
2009–2010
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