Academic Catalog 2010-2011 - Union Presbyterian Seminary

Union Presbyterian Seminary Academic Catalog 2010-2011Interdisciplinary Courses (elective courses)INT108 Theology and Literature. Enrollment limited to 15. Students explore theological and biblical themesin contemporary novels, short stories, poetry and plays. In addition to class discussion, facility in using such materialin a pastoral context is demonstrated in the development of sermons or lessons plans.TBA.COURSESINT110 Theology and Film. Students explore theological and biblical themes in contemporary movies andlearn ways to engage people of all ages in theological conversation with movies in various Christian educationsettings. This interdisciplinary course may be taken as a theology elective or as a general elective by M.A.C.E. andM.Div. students.Summer 2010 (ECP).INT112 Race-ing Justice and Engendering Power in Ecclesiastical Communities. Throughout thiscourse, we will grapple with Feminist and Womanist models for doing effective ministry across the life span —from birth, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, aging, and dying, as illustrated in autobiography, biography,and practice.Fall 2010.INT141 Rural Ministry Studies Program I the Appalachian Region and the Shenandoah Valley. Enrollmentlimited to 4. Sponsored by Lutheran and Presbyterian congregations, this program provides an introductionto the problems and opportunities of Appalachia and thus a setting for participants to consider ministry inthe region. Participants live with families in congregations and work directly with a pastor. Readings, journaling,and participating in group travel seminars are integral parts of the program.TBA and subject to faculty review and approval.INT143 Global Perspectives on Christian Mission. This course is offered in conjunction with the OverseasMinistries Study Center and takes place in New Haven, CT. Union Presbyterian Seminary students join 60to 80 others who also attend two weeks of lectures at OMSC. Visiting lecturers are from seminaries and missionagencies. The third week of the course is spent in reading and writing. Fees in addition to tuition will becharged; subsidies may be available.January 2011, 2012.INT146 Union Presbyterian Seminary Choir. One-fourth credit course. May be taken for credit up to fourtimes. Through participation in choir students will become familiar with a wide range of music appropriate forworship. They will plan and present programs that coordinate liturgy and music. Is graded pass/fail.Fall 2010, 2011; Spring 2011, 2012.INT147 Spiritual Formation. One-half credit course. May be taken for credit up to two times. This courseexamines a variety of practices that enhance spiritual formation. Through weekly meetings, assigned readings,and the keeping of a daily journal, students are encouraged to explore several practices of their choosing. Duringsmall group meetings, students are also introduced to the context, content, and practice of various spiritual disciplines.Is graded pass/fail.TBA.INT199 Writing the Faith. Prerequisite: Permission of instructors. Enrollment limit: 12. Jews and Christians,among others, as peoples and as individuals, have sought over the millennia to give written expression to theirfaith. In so doing they have bequeathed to their descendents a rich array of psalms, hymns, prayers, poems, andstories to be sung, prayed, told, and retold. These materials, in scripture and from tradition, can also offer modelsfor those who seek to write “from faith for faith” today. This course will provide opportunity to examine examplesof this legacy so that they may serve as guides and stimuli to faithful writing in our own day.3-25