Catalog 2012-2014 - Anderson University School of Theology

Master’s Degree Courses — Pastoral Studies (PAST), continued
5180 Discipling in the Christian Communities 3 hrs.
Consideration of biblically informed, theologically sound, practical methods of fulfilling the Great
Commission in contemporary culture. Focus on issues in making disciples in the postmodern era.
5230 Spiritual Formation 3 hrs.
This course invites students into an intentional process of discernment of their vocation and
commitment to spiritual formation as a lifelong pattern for ministry. The intent of this course
is to help create a spiritual climate that will foster growth and a spirit of reconciliation across all
the student’s learning experiences in seminary and in contexts of ministry. note: Expected to be
taken during an MDV or MAIS student’s first semester. Includes field education component.
5300 Professional Chaplaincy 3 hrs.
Introductory overview of professional chaplaincy. Theory of pastoral care in chaplaincy, pastoral
and personal identity in chaplaincy, effective and ethical pastoral practices, and professional competencies
as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Addresses several models for chaplaincy in a
variety of clinical and pastoral contexts.
5900 Research Design: Principles and Skills 1 hrs.
Methods of research, bibliography, and design for thesis with attention to form and principles of
writing.
6150 Leading, Teaching, and Discipling Children 3 hrs.
Study of psychology of children at various developmental levels, learning theory in education
of the child, materials and methods for teaching-learning with children, and a study of an
adequate program for ministry with various age groups of children. note: Includes field education
component.
6160 Leading, Teaching, and Discipling Youth 3 hrs.
Study of developmental aspects of the adolescent, learning theory in education of youth, materials
and methods for teaching-learning with youth, and a study of an adequate program for ministry
with youth. note: Includes field education component.
6170 Leading, Teaching, and Discipling Adults 3 hrs.
Study of young, middle-age, and older adults; developmental tasks and their significance in ministry;
learning theory in education of adults; materials and methods for teaching-learning with
adults; and a study of an adequate program for ministry with adults of all ages. note: Includes
field education component.
6200 The LOGOS Ministry 3 hrs.
Building and sustaining LOGOS in a congregation: theology and practice of Christian relationships
as developed by the LOGOS Ministry. offered: Arranged.
6260 Literature of Christian Education 3 hrs.
Directed readings in the history and philosophy of Christian education. Introduces students to
historical and contemporary leaders and thinkers who have given shape to the field of Christian
education. offered: Offered on request only.
6370 Pastoral Care and Counseling 3 hrs.
Foundational pastoral care and counseling course exploring the multi-faceted dimensions of
pastoral ministry in building healthy faith communities, caring for people in need, and leading a
ministry of reconciliation. note: Includes field education component. Formerly PAST 5450.
6380 Pastoral Care of Grieving Persons and Families 3 hrs.
Church leaders are positioned in the community as key individuals in doing grief work with
their congregants and with the community in general. Explores theology of suffering, loss,
and death; models for pastoral care of grief and loss in a multitude of circumstances; and
models for public ministry, including the planning and conduct of funerals. prerequisite:
PAST 6370.
50 Anderson University School of Theology Catalog, 2014-2015