Catalogue 2008 Book - Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Catalogue 2008 Book - Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Catalogue 2008 Book - Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
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DEPARTMENT OF THE CHURCH’S MINISTRY<br />
with theological and pedagogical perspectives to guide congregations’ educational ministry<br />
and mission. Six credits. Mr. White<br />
CM.231 THE CHURCH’S MINISTRY WITH OLDER ADULTS<br />
This course examines the forces and factors that are creating the increasingly larger numbers<br />
of persons over the age of sixty-fi ve in the United States. The signifi cance of this increase for<br />
the people themselves, the society, and the church will be studied. Based on the varied needs<br />
of these older adults, suggested plans for developing a ministry with them in the congregation<br />
will be examined and investigated. The resources that are available will be explored, and ways<br />
of using them will be reviewed. Opportunities for individual study in areas of special interest<br />
will be provided. Six credits. Mr. Park<br />
CM.303 THE ART OF TEACHING<br />
Teaching is an art that opens teachers and students to God’s transformation. Attention in this<br />
course is given to theological clues, recent theories of multiple intelligences and alternative<br />
pedagogies, especially as they apply to the teaching context. The purpose of this course is to<br />
provide students with theoretical awareness and practical skills for teaching Christian faith.<br />
Prerequisite: CM.220 or CM.222. Six credits. Mr. White<br />
CM.325 CHRISTIAN FORMATION IN FAMILIES<br />
This course explores historic and contemporary models for engaging the family in its key role<br />
in forming people in Christian faith. Attention is given to contemporary North American<br />
cultural risks for families and the potential for families to participate in God’s healing. This<br />
course also attends to non-traditional family structures, including those persons isolated or<br />
alienated from their families. Prerequisite: CM.220 or CM.222. Six credits. Mr. White<br />
CM.327 TEACHING THE BIBLE<br />
This course explores alternatives for teaching the Bible that heighten its importance in<br />
the church and open students to its meaning and mystery. Attention is given to various<br />
hermeneutical, contemplative, practical, and pedagogical approaches to teaching the Bible.<br />
The goal of this course is to provide students with a variety of ways of engaging the Bible as<br />
a practice for enriching Christian faith. Prerequisite: CM.220 or CM.222. Six credits.<br />
Mr. White<br />
Dr. David L. Jones Dr. Jennifer L. Lord<br />
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