minary W orld Class Seminary - Bethel Seminary - Bethel University

Center for Transformational LeadershipML602 (ML114) • Ministry LeadershipFoundations. This courseexplores the nature of Christian leadershipdevelopment and its importancefor enhancing the establishment ofministry foundations in the life of thetransformational leader. Leadershipemergence theory, a theory groundedin the comparative study of many lifehistories of biblical, historical, andcontemporary leaders, forms the basisof analysis. Individual concepts embeddedin leadership emergence theoryare examined with a view towardunderstanding one’s own shaping as atransformational leader. Four hours.1. LeadershipML551DE-ML557DE (ML151DE-ML157DE) • Mentored LeadershipDevelopment. The Mentored LeadershipDevelopment (MLD) courses areuniquely designed experiences forInMinistry students. Each MLD courseand sequence of courses is tailored to aparticular degree program. The focusof MLD course work is on facilitatingstudents as they integrate the seminarylearning experience into theirministry contexts. Through a processof self-examination, developmental assessment,facilitated mentoring, groupsupervision, and reflection, studentswill demonstrate the capacity forpractical application of learning outcomesfrom the Three Centers learningphilosophy. The MLD courses are theInMinistry reflections of a traditionalsupervised ministry experience inthat they assist students in achievingtheir developmental goals in an activeministry context. MLD courses arethree-quarter long experiences offeredin three segments (A, B, and C), eachone quarter in length. The courses arecompleted at a distance, facilitated bya Bethel instructor. When possible,students will meet as a cohort with theinstructor during intensive visits; theinstructor is also available for individualconsultation during the intensiveand via phone or email throughoutthe school year. M.A.C.F.M.: ML551,ML552DE. M.A.C.T.: ML555, 556, and567DE. MATL: ML551, 552, 553DE-ML571, 572, 573DE. M.Div.: ML581,582, 583DE-ML591, 592, 593DE.InMinistry only.ML610 (ML120) • Communicationand Organizational Leadership.This course is designed to address theessential elements of leadership communication.A model for leadershipcommunication will be presented, andstudents will be challenged to processa wide range of material related to thefoundations of leadership communication,organizational culture, organizationalconflict, and organizationalchange. (Cognate credit with CP610.)Four hours.ML622 (ML122) • Measurement-Based Leadership. This course willintroduce the student to a biblicaltheology of stewardship, along with aprocess for living out and enhancingone’s stewardship of kingdom resourcesand leadership opportunities. Specifically,the student will learn a processfor designing effective tools by whichhe or she can measure, evaluate, andimprove the health and performance ofthe individual leader in the context ofteam-based ministries, local congregations,and/or ministry organizations.Special emphasis will be placed ondemonstrating measurement strategiesand processes required for obtainingmeaningful feedback. Four hours.ML650 (ML130) • Self Leadership.This course will address the personaland spiritual development of thetransformational leader. The studentwill practice the spiritual disciplines(prayer, meditation, Scripture reading,etc.) required for a life and ministrytypified by spiritual power, godlywisdom, and the ability to discern themovement of God’s Spirit in one’s lifeand leadership. This course will placean emphasis on self-understandingand the identification and appreciationof one’s life direction through the useof the spiritual disciplines, rigorouspersonal reflection, and disciplinedpersonal assessment. Four hours.ML661 (ML141) • Team Leadership.This course offers an overview of theknowledge, skills, and abilities necessaryfor sustained success in teamleadership. The Bible, contemporary literature,and congregational studies aredrawn together to inform the student’sleadership awareness. Principles andpractices for attracting, developing, andmaintaining high-performance ministryteams are examined. Special emphasisis given to identifying and discussingthe critical knowledge, skills, and abilitiesrequired for sustained success in ateam-based, entrepreneurial organizationalsetting. Four hours.ML675 (ML259) • PresbyterianPolity. Designed to give the studenta theological, historical, practical,and pragmatic understanding of howthings happen within the PresbyterianChurch (U.S.A.). It also is designedto prepare students to pass the PolitySection that is part of the ordinationexamination for the ministry of Wordand Sacrament. Four hours.ML676 (ML256) • Reformed Worshipand Sacraments. An introduction tothe history, tradition and structure ofReformed Worship. The course willanswer questions, give practical applications,and consider the meaning andobservance of the sacraments. (Congnatecredit with HS676 and TS676.)Four hours.ML679 (ML255) • Liturgy, Music, andthe Arts in the Anglican Tradition.Studies the historical, theological andbiblical understanding and tradition ofworship as practiced in the EpiscopalChurch, a part of the Anglican communion.This course will seek to clarifythe content, structure, and style of worship.Four hours.ML702 (ML202) • Church Management.Provides insights and skills inmanagement by formation of objectives,goal setting, budget building,stewardship programs, communicationamong staff (volunteer and professional),management of time, and relatedmatters arising from the needs of theparticipants. Four hours.ML705 (ML205) • Personal andMinistry Development. This coursefocuses on key issues and resourcesessential to the practice of effectiveministry. This integrative seminarwill assist participants in becomingstudents of themselves, the church,and the culture. Personal growth areasinclude clarifying ministry values andpriorities, serving out of one’s uniqueness,maintaining adequate reserves,the art of listening, handling criticism,St. Paul • San Diego • Seminary of the East137