In this course students learn about the distinctive history of Anglican theology and its dynamic, diverse, contemporary practice. The focus will be on engaging primary texts in their historical context, as well as making sense of such texts for today's church. We will also examine Anglican thinking about the good life, especially in its connection with worship, the sacraments, and its outworking in everyday life. Systematic Theology is a Pre-requisite for MDiv students for this course.

An examination of key leaders, perspectives, and practices in Christian religious education in relationship to students' vocations and practices of educational leadership. The class explores contemporary scholarship in the field of Christian education as a ministry and academic discipline for discipleship and mission.

The Sacramental signs that form the fundamentals medium for worship and its ritual elaboration are covered in this course. Liturgical art and architecture are understood as part of symbol system of the rite.

Reading of the Aramaic portions of Daniel 2-7 and Ezra 4-7 and comparison of Aramaic phonology, morphology, and syntax with Hebrew. May not be audited. Prerequisite: OT 5242.

This course is an introduction to the vocabulary and syntax of New Testament Greek. It is designed to help students develop fundamental skills for reading the New Testament in its original language and deepen their linguistic and cultural sensibilities for biblical interpretation. Students will study a series of morphological and grammatical topics in Koine Greek and practice translating New Testament texts into English. This learning process will help them gain fresh insights into the historical and literary contexts of the New Testament and its theological forces. They will also explore how to preach on these ancient texts in diverse ministerial contexts.

This course continues to introduce the student to grammar and vocabulary through the translation of the Old Testament from Hebrew. It seeks to provide a beginning knowledge of the exegetical task and the tools to achieve it. Special emphasis is given to understanding Hebrew syntax literary techniques for interpretation and use of exegetical resources. The goal is to prepare students to do exegesis as part of the teaching and preaching ministries of a local pastor. Course is only graded pass/fail.

This course continues to introduce the student to grammar and vocabulary through the translation of the Old Testament from Hebrew. It seeks to provide a beginning knowledge of the exegetical task and the tools to achieve it. Special emphasis is given to understanding Hebrew syntax literary techniques for interpretation and use of exegetical resources. The goal is to prepare students to do exegesis as part of the teaching and preaching ministries of a local pastor. Course is only graded pass/fail.

The seminar requires participation in a career and personal assessment experience, designed to explore, within a spiritually sensitive context, the meaning and direction of one's life and ministry.

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Call of the Wild examines the history of nature, ecology, and religion primarily in North America through nature writing, autobiographies, fiction, film, and essays. Some of the questions we consider are: What is nature? What is wilderness? How is our relationship with nature shaped by religion? What makes a place sacred? The course invites students into a deeper exploration of nature, religion, and place while attending to religion, race, gender, and class.