This course will introduce learners to the basic polity and rituals of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, how and why these saws and practices came into existence. Learners will be engaged in discussions on the relevancy and importance of the rituals and laws as it pertains to the life of the C.M.E Church. Learners will be encouraged to discuss, debate and engage in real life practicums as it relates to the doctrine, church worship styles and rituals, the church's mission, Constitution, Book of Discipline, Conference structure, the Social Creed and its polity and procedures for church governance and ministry.

This course combines experiential learning with theories of community organization and development, exploring methods, strategies and key ideas of broad-based community organizing. Students will learn and practice the tools needed to organize as well as exhibit initial (foundational) competencies in social advocacy, community organizing and social change. 

This course helps participants to develop leadership skills in relationship building and community change through engaging in the fundamentals of community organizing. Attention is paid to biblical groundings and practical approaches to congregational renewal.

This course focuses on theological and practical approaches to conflict in churches and faith-based organizations that shed new light on how to navigate difficulty with wisdom and effectiveness. Analyses, perspectives, and skillsets offer valuable insight into the world of discord.

This online-only course covers the basics of the canon law and polity of The Episcopal Church. This is a one-credit course that meets ordination requirements in The Episcopal Church.

The assessment and treatment of clients in crisis and suffering from trauma will be studied using empirical materials and formulations drawn from several theoretical approaches. The time-limited nature of crisis intervention related legal and ethical issues and interfacing appropriately with other service providers will be studied. Students will also learn the fundamentals of traumatology, including the basics ofvictimology, traumatic stress, and stress research. Special emphasis will be given to adult survivors of various types of abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including racial-based stress, racial and cultural trauma. Prereq: PCC500 or equivalent