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Special emphasis is placed on the work of the Brethren Church. CH 761 Women Theologians of the Church See course description under CT 761. 4 hours CH 770-779 Conference/Seminar in Church History 2-4 hours Credit is available for those who attend approved conferences and seminars. Students should check with the department chairperson for reading and writing requirements associated with attendance at approved conferences and seminars. CH 790 4 hours Uncatalogued courses are offered occasionally to enrich the offerings of the major and to tap the resources of department faculty and visiting scholars. Specific course titles and descriptions are available when the course is scheduled. CH 794-796 Independent Study in Church History 4 hours Independent Studies are designed to cover specialized material not usually included in a course offering listed in the catalog. CH 797 Thesis Seminar: Proposal Phase 2 hours This seminar introduces students to methods of historical or theological research and prepares them to complete a master’s thesis in these disciplines. The proposal phase of the seminar guides students through the process of developing their thesis proposals and prepares them to begin their research. CH 798 Thesis Seminar: Writing Phase 2 hours Prerequisite: CH 797 This seminar introduces students to methods of historical or theological research and prepares them to complete a master’s thesis in these disciplines. The writing phase of the seminar prepares students to complete their research, organize the results and write the thesis. CH 799 Thesis 4 hours Prerequisites: CH 797 and 798 This course represents the credit awarded for the successful completion of a master’s thesis. Students will consult regularly with their thesis advisors through the drafting and revising process until the thesis advisor determines that the thesis is acceptable. Students will then present the results of their research to fellow students and members of the department during May of the year they graduate. CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICS COURSES *CT 601 and CT 602 are prerequisites for philosophy and ethics courses. CP 500 History of Philosophy 4 hours A survey of Western philosophy from the pre-Socratic philosophers to the contemporary period, noting those movements which have had the greatest impact upon Christian thought. CP 511 Christian Apologetics 4 hours An introduction to issues surrounding the defense of the faith, with an emphasis up on practical methodology. CP 520 Social Ethics of the Black Church See course description under BC 520. 4 hours CP 531 Philosophy of Religion 4 hours A study of the philosophical questions surrounding religion. Such topics as faith and reason, the theistic proofs and the nature of religious experience will be discussed. CP 621 Christian Ethics 4 hours Prerequisites: CT 601 and CT 602 This course is designed to introduce students to the foundations of Christian ethics. The course will integrate commitments to Christian virtues, discipleship, moral/spiritual formation and Christian ethics, in order to assist students in developing competencies in ethical analysis and moral discernment. (M.Div. Core) CP 630 History and Thought of the Christian Peace Position See course description under AP 630. CP 647 History of Christian Ethical Thought See course description under CH 647. 4 hours 4 hours CP 711 Current Ethical Issues 4 hours The course provides an in-depth and focused study of contemporary ethical issues and Christian moral responses. Topics may include bioethics, war and violence, sexuality, and human rights. CP 712 Contemporary Readings in Theology and Ethics 4 hours This course will explore contemporary issues in theology and ethics through critical and intensive readings of select authors. The goal is to attain greater awareness of the way in which contemporary realities present ethical questions 223 224
to theological categories and ideologies. The course will rely on students’ abilities to read texts critically, to engage in theological reflection and formation, to participate in informed interaction based on the readings, and to integrate course readings with other academic disciplines. It is highly recommended that students have at least one course in theology. CP 721 Global Ethics 4 hours We live in a world of compressed interdependence and interaction between local and global contexts so that ethical issues impact all who share this planet. This course provides biblical, theological and missional frameworks for fostering global moral concern by the Church for the world. We will analyze macroethical issues, such as care for creation, economics, poverty, disease, religious violence and terrorism, and develop practical strategies of response for local congregations. CP 722 Christian Social Ethics 4 hours This course provides an overview of historical and contemporary models for understanding the relationship of the Church to society along with presenting theological foundations for social engagement. Particular attention will be given to theological and missional understandings of the Church’s commitments to social justice, the challenges of political involvement, prophetic critiques of “the powers and principalities,” and various ways of responding to social ethical issues from the perspective of Christian faith. Practical application will be made to current issues. CP 725 Spiritual Formation and Social Activism 4 hours This course is designed to integrate theology and ethics with spiritual and moral formation. By looking at select writers, concepts, processes and aims of spiritual formation, and by exploring and participating in social activism as both a means and expression of spiritual formation, we will attempt to move toward a more holistic spirituality and morality that takes seriously the call to “do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God” (Micah 6:8). CP 731 Sociology of Religion 4 hours This course explores the social dimensions of religious expression as it is shaped by socio-historical forces and ideologies. Students will be introduced to perspectives and tools offered by the sociology of religion that are helpful for analyzing various expressions of Christian faith and practice in diverse social contexts. their contributions to ethics and philosophy, and how their work informs our understanding of issues today. CP 770-779 Conference/Seminar in Philosophy 2-4 hours Credit is available for those who attend approved conferences and seminars. Students should check with the department chairperson of the respective department for reading and writing requirements associated with attendance at approved conferences and seminars. CP 794-796 Independent Study in Christian Philosophy 4 hours Independent Studies are designed to cover specialized material not usually included in a course offering listed in the catalog. CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY COURSES CT 503 <strong>Theological</strong> Aesthetics 4 hours This class explores the various dimensions of what has been called theological aesthetics or the “glory of God.” It will include the examination of historical and contemporary expressions of this theme and will assess its appropriateness for a theological foundation of worship. In addition, the formative role of aesthetics in the life of the Christian will be explored. In addition to addressing the theological/philosophical aspects of aesthetics, various forms of expressing beauty through art will be examined. CT 601 Christian Theology I 4 hours Prerequisite for all theology courses: IT 502 or IT 503. This course provides a survey of Christian doctrine in the areas of theological method, Scripture, God, creation, humanity, sin, and the person and work of Christ. Together with Christian Theology II, this course will encourage students to develop a theology that is faithful to Scripture, conversant with Christian tradition, and relevant to contemporary contexts. (ATS Core) CT 602 Christian Theology II 4 hours Prerequisites: IT 502 or IT 503. This course provides a survey of Christian doctrine in the areas of the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church, and last things. Together with Christian Theology I, this course will encourage students to develop a theology that is faithful to Scripture, conversant with Christian tradition, and relevant to contemporary contexts. (ATS Core) CP 753 Seminar on Selected Thinkers in Ethics and Philosophy 4 hours An in-depth exploration of the life and work of selected thinkers in ethics or philosophy, giving attention to the context and development of their thought, CT 603 Black Theology See course description under BC 603. 4 hours 225 226
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