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therapeutic endeavor, general guiding principles for treatment planning, and
well-researched, effective treatment protocols for dealing with specific DSM-
IV diagnoses (a basic understanding of DSM-IV diagnostics, counseling theory,
and mental health treatment is required for this course.
CO 896 Internship in Counseling I
An internship is a post-practicum, on-the-job experience in professional
counseling which enables the student to refine and enhance basic counseling
skills and to integrate professional knowledge and skills. The internship
involves work with bona fide clients and is under the tutelage of an on-site
supervisor who is an independently licensed mental health professional.
CO 897 Internship in Counseling II
This course continues the experience of CO 896 in an on-the-job experience in
professional counseling under the tutelage of an on-site supervisor.
CO 898 Internship in Counseling III
This course continues the experience of CO 897 in an on-the-job experience in
professional counseling under the tutelage of an on-site supervisor.
CHRISTIAN FORMATION COURSES
CF 501 Forming the People of God
4 hours
This course will consider the history, philosophy, and theology of Christian
formation in the church in order that the principles and processes that
undergird the church’s ministry of making disciples may be identified and
utilized. Attention will be given to how the Christian leader can be an
impactful force for Christian formation in the community of faith and the
function of teaching in the church. (M.Div. Core)
CF 502 Developmental Dimensions of Christian Formation 4 hours
Faith Formation is considered by consulting human developmental theorists
and their frameworks (e.g. Erikson, Fowler, Kohlberg, Westerhoff). This
review is undertaken so that the Christian leader may consider the
implications for discipleship ministry and develop imaginative strategies for
Christian formation.
CF 503 Disciple-making and the Community of Faith
4 hours
This course seeks to give grounding to the work of disciple-making by
understanding the redemptive purpose and communal nature of the church.
Relational practices for making disciples and building community will be
emphasized. Additionally, biblical strategies for disciple-making will receive
attention.
CF 504 Pedagogies of Liberation and the Black Church Tradition 4 hours
See course description under BC 504.
CF 510 Christian Formation of Children
4 hours
This is a study of the major approaches currently in use to aid pre-schoolers
through sixth-graders as they grow in the practice and understanding of the
faith. Emphasis is placed on curriculum development and organization for the
most effective formation program.
CF 511 Youth, Culture and Identity
4 hours
This course examines the challenge of ministering to and raising Christian
children in a secular society. There will be emphasis on providing ways for the
church to empower parents to assist their children to live godly lives in the
current cultural milieu. Special attention will be given to issues related to sex,
substance abuse, and the mass media.
CF 512 Adult Discipleship and Small Group Ministry
4 hours
Adult Ministry is complex due in part to the evolving, changing nature of the
lifespan and its inherent challenges. This course will introduce the
foundational concerns of adulthood, and then consider ministry approaches
to meet the needs of adults. Special attention will be given to the use of small
groups.
CF 635 Dynamics of the Black Church and Family
See course description under BC 635.
4 hours
CF 697 The Ministry of Teaching
4 hours
This course seeks to assist the student in becoming an effective teaching force
in the learning space by exploring and utilizing principles, methods, and
resources for impactful communication and instruction in the ministry
context. Special attention will be given to teaching the Bible in the Church.
CF 770-779 Conference/Seminar in Christian Formation 2-4 hours
Credit is available for those who attend approved conferences and seminars.
Students should check with the chairperson of the respective department (Biblical
Studies; Christian History, Theology and Philosophy; or Practical Theology) for
reading and writing requirements associated with attendance at approved
conferences and seminars.
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