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2025 Hall-Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry

LM 471O
Ministry Studies

Named in honor of Rev. Dr. Prathia B. Hall and Rev. Dr. Samuel DeWitt Proctor, the Hall-Proctor Institute is a sacred gathering where faith leaders and child advocates come together to be renewed, inspired, and equipped for the work of justice. Held annually on the hallowed grounds of CDF Haley Farm in Clinton, TN, this year's Institute invites you to join us in embracing the power of play and laughter as essential acts of resistance, renewal, and radical joy. Early bird registration ends April 14.

Su:
July 21 - July 24
Christophe D. Ringer
2024 - 2025

A Worshiping World: Liturgy, Culture, Context

WC4212
Liturgy and Worship
S:
THU 9:00am-11:45am
Richard McCarron
2024 - 2025

A Worshiping World: Liturgy, Culture, Context

WC5212
Liturgy and Worship
S:
THU 9:00am-11:45am
Richard McCarron
2024 - 2025

Addictions and Modes of Therapy

474-001
Pastoral Care
Su:
Thursday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM May 22-Jun 19
William Schmidt
2024 - 2025

Administration

CL 604
The Nature and Practice of Ministry

This course will acquaint students with the ministry of administration and the core competencies needed for the leadership and management of a ministry site, including both congregations and non-profit organizations. These competencies are meant to provide additional insight into the experiences students are having in their Field Education sites.

F:
M 6:30 PM-9:30 PM
P Brown
2025 - 2026

Adult Educ in the Church

CEDF-6232-01
Educational Ministry of the Church

Drawing on biblical and theological foundations, current needs, research in andragogy, and effective models of ministry, a framework for ministry to and with adults will be developed. Certain groups will receive special attention, including opportunities and challenges for single adults (including divorced and widowed), older adults, and men and women.

S:
ONLE ASYNCH
Olfelt, Christine
2024 - 2025

Adv Sem: Fem Theo in the Age O

THEO-5140-01
Topics in Theology

The advanced seminar builds on skills and content learned in Christian Theology through in-depth study of either (1) a single doctrinal locus (Christology, Trinity, Sacraments, etc.) from multiple methodologies or (2) multiple doctrines through a single methodology (e.g., liberation theology). Course is run seminar style.

Su:
MTWTHF 08:00AM 05:00PM
Htoi Lu
2024 - 2025

Advanced Human Relations Skills

501-001
Pastoral Care


Provides the skills needed for the interpersonal involvement essential in any helping relationship. Participants learn and practice the skills of communicating empathy and challenge to others as well as exploring and disclosing oneself.  Learning consists of applying theory to the experience of relationships in small groups.

S:
M 7-8:30 PM
Kevin O'Connor Jacqueline M. Sullivan
2024 - 2025

Advanced Readings in Ecology and Religion

RH 478O
Religion and Society Studies

This Advanced Readings course gives students an opportunity to read a number of academic texts that have been published in recent years in Ecological Studies, or at the intersection of Ecological Studies and religion or theology, and reflect together on the possible implications of those texts for theology, ethics, and public ministry.

F:
Zoom Sessions: only if needed
Ken Stone
2025 - 2026

African American Ethics & Politics of Jesus

E 302
New Testament
S:
Friday: 6-9 pm Sat: 9a-4p; 1/31 & 2/1, 3/14-15, 4/11-12 4/25-26
Johnson, A.
2024 - 2025