Academic Programs - Dallas Theological Seminary

Course Descriptions
Department of Pastoral Ministries
Chaplaincy
PM611
Media Arts
PM701
PM710
PM711
PM721
PM722
Pastoral Care in the Hospital
Cecil
A study of the ministry issues and concerns
that confront pastors and chaplains
in the hospital environment, with attention
to practical visitation techniques,
dealing with emergencies, death and dying,
and other bioethical issues. 3 hours.
A Christian View of Art
Ralston and Horrell
How does a Christian evaluate art?
What is beauty? These questions and
others are answered in this study of
biblical-exegetical foundations of art,
development of Judeo-Christian theologies
of art, and biblical-philosophical
analyses of artistic expression, with
emphasis on the visual arts. May also
be credited in the Department of
Theological Studies. 3 hours.
Introduction to Radio
Broadcasting
Grant
Principles to help students expand their
ministries by equipping them to design
and execute Christian programming
appropriate for broadcast on various
types of radio stations (secular, Christian,
commercial, noncommercial). 3 hours.
Creative Radio Production
for Ministry
Grant
A course designed to equip students in
the craft of radio production, with an
emphasis on creativity in scripting and
vocal performance. Formats will include
children’s radio theater, evangelistic
spots, radio drama, fiction and nonfiction
audio book production. Enrollment
limited to 15 students. 3 hours.
Creative Writing in Ministry
Grant
A study of the principles and techniques
of effective writing, designed to prepare
students for writing in the Christian field.
Students will write and read their own
material in class as well as edit and
critique the writing of their fellow
students. Enrollment limited to 15
students. 3 hours.
Advanced Creative Writing
Grant
A course in which the student applies
the techniques from PM721 Creative
Writing in Ministry to a particular
creative-writing project. Each student
selects and develops one form from a
PM725
PM731
PM741
variety of media (e.g., play, article, short
story, teleplay, film script, first-person
narrative sermon, novel, audiovisual
script, radio drama) and adapts the style
and message to the unique character of
the chosen medium. Prerequisite: PM721
Creative Writing in Ministry. Enrollment
limited to 12 students. 3 hours.
Publishing Layout and Design
for Ministry
Yates
This course equips students with the
skills needed to design print media for
church and parachurch ministries. Students
will be trained in the principles
of aesthetic design and composition,
using the latest in computers and
design software. 2 hours.
Video Production for Ministry
Grant and Regier
A course designed to equip students
to shoot and edit digital video, with
an emphasis on ministry application
(i.e., reports, documentaries, creative
programming, promotions, and video
letters). Students will learn digital, nonlinear
editing software in the classroom.
Digital video cameras will be provided.
Enrollment limited to 18 students. May
also be credited in the Department of
Christian Education. 3 hours.
Introduction to Hymnology
Rucker
A study of the historical and theological
development of the songs of the
church, concentrating on the spiritual
priority of hymns, psalms and spiritual
songs in believers’ lives, singing as prayer,
composing hymn texts in diverse settings
with mastery of metrical elements and
devotional aims. 2 hours.
PM742 Introduction to Praise and
Worship Music
Rucker
A practical guide to the philosophy and
administration of the music ministry in
contemporary worship, including the
examination of the spiritual ministry
of music in the life of the congregation,
musical styles, cultural renewal, trends,
budgets, and music education. 2 hours.
PM743
Seminar in Worship Arts
Rucker
Principles and practices to equip students
for diversity of artistic expression in
corporate worship. The course includes
interdisciplinary projects and seminars
to develop vision for restoring and
renewing the culture of the world and
the church. 2 hours.
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DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 2006–2007 CATALOG