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4. COURSE DESCRIPTIONSTH 720. Bioethical Issues. This course provides an introduction and orientationto the diverse issues addressed in the contemporary field of bioethics. It isdesigned for students preparing for and/or involved in church leadership,counseling, theology and missions, as well as for Christian professionals in thefields of medicine, law, science and education. Utilizing methods as case studies,theological, scientific and legal research, and in-class lecture/discussion with keybioethics leaders, this class will provide the student with a good foundation forengaging our culture in an informed and biblically-constructive manner. (Same asPC 720)TH 805. Contemporary Roman Catholic Theology. This course is designedto introduce preachers, counselors, missionaries and church planters to the manycontemporary forms of Roman Catholicism. Post-Vatican II Roman Catholicismis examined biblically, historically, and theologically to see to what degreecooperation with Roman Catholics is desirable and possible in today’s world.(Same as CH805)TH 806. History and Theology of Eastern Orthodoxy. An investigation of thehistory and theology of Eastern Orthodox Christianity from the beginnings of theChurch until today. After surveying the history of Eastern Orthodox Christianity,studies will focus on distinctive theological emphases and practices of EasternOrthodox Churches. (Same as CH806)TH 807. Critical Hermeneutics Today. Major twentieth century positions incritical literacy theory and hermeneutics will be introduced and critically examinedfrom a Christian theological perspective through a close reading evaluation (usingstudy questions) of Kevin Vanhoozer’s Is There Meaning in This Text?TH 809. Contemporary Protestant Churches Beliefs and Practices.Contemporary Protestant denominations will be studied by categorizing the nearly1600 groups into the nineteen major theological families active today. Specialattention will be given to their doctrinal beliefs and practices, as well as to theirhistories, institutions, and geographical distributions. Students will be encouragedto make class presentations (individually or in teams of two) of their findings in theliterature and on the Internet concerning Protestant groups of their choice.TH 810. Ethical and Legal Issues for Counselors and Other Christian Leaders.This course combines a brief introduction to general and Christian ethics with adetailed examination of selected critical legal challenges facing today’s Christianprofessional. Lectures and case studies provide springboards for the examinationof common problem areas such as professional and pastoral relationships, legalrights and responsibilities, integrity, confidentiality, competency and sexuality.Castelein and Hobler are co-teachers. (Same as LS706 and PC810)83