Course Schedules

Adv. Req.:	Greek I
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Introduction to grammar of Koine Greek for translation and exegetical study. (offered every other year).

Adv. Req.:	Elective Course
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

This course investigates primarily modern sources for understanding the relationship between mysticism and social activism, exploring the impulse and resistance to deep structural transformation at the level of the human individual and collective, institutional contexts. Considering examples of (primarily) modern mystics, the course engages topics and practices of mysticism and activism in their shared dimensions of contemplation, transformation, and social action. The course places historical and contemporary mystic-activists, as well as the student as mystic-activist, in the context of their individual and community identity in relation to systems of power, oppression and privilege.

Adv. Req.:	Elective Course
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021

Credits:

2

Canvas Course
Syllabus

This course will explore social entrepreneurship and mission-based business models and provide basic tools for starting a social enterprise business or non-profit. Through the process of building a business plan, students will explore a variety of issues related to founding a company, such as fundraising, marketing, legal concerns, accounting, and more.

Adv. Req.:	Elective Course
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021

Credits:

2

Canvas Course
Syllabus

This course introduces students to the importance of research literacy for professional chaplains. Students will learn about components of research studies, research methods, and basic statistics. They will learn how to search for peer-reviewed articles, critique studies and consider ways to use research findings to enhance and advocate for spiritual care and chaplaincy practice.

Adv. Req.:	MA/MTS Proposal Seminar
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course

This course is designed to provide support and structure to students in the first phrases of thesis development. Assignments will be geared toward teaching effective and sophisticated research practices as well as writing and argumentation skills. In this class, students will define and refine their topic, thesis, and points of evidence in order to produce a proposal and a detailed outline of the thesis. Note: students will be expected to consult with a faculty advisor and a second reader at two points in the quarter. Within the first two weeks of the quarter, students should plan to discuss the viability and scope of their topic. After submitting their proposal at mid-quarter, they should seek their faculty readers’ guidance to refine and revise the proposal and discuss the next phases of thesis development.

Adv. Req.:	CPE Integration Praxis
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021

Credits:

2

Canvas Course
Syllabus

This course helps students integrate their completed CPE experience into their professional formation and ongoing coursework at Iliff. Students will form a cohort group to discern how their CPE experience is part of their vocational discernment process at Iliff. A verbatim case study will be used to explore how students embodied their faith and core values through practice, including expressing respect for diverse spiritual/religious identities and traditions. Case studies will also be used to analyze their engagement with and systemic assessment of their CPE context, especially in terms of leadership opportunities for increased agency and efficacy working towards social justice and peace.

Find out more about Carrie Doehring.

Adv. Req.:	Advanced Library Res.Meth
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021

Credits:	4
Prereqs:	DMinSemFndsPrLt

Canvas Course
Syllabus

This course is designed to prepare DMin students for research processes appropriate for doctoral level research projects. The course will introduce DMin students to the information resources available to them through Iliff’s Taylor Library and the University of Denver’s Anderson Academic Commons. Finally, the course will recommend relevant research technologies such as Zotero and Evernote.

Adv. Req.:	MinPrax: Funerals
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021
Meetings:	Mon, Sep 20, 10:00AM–Noon
	Mon, Oct 11, 10:00AM–Noon

Credits:

2

Canvas Course
Syllabus

5-wk course. Online + Zoom meeting wks 2 & 5 -- A five-week online course (Zoom meeting weeks 2 & 5) - Ministry Praxis Seminars focus on specific aspects of the practice of ministry with attention given to the integration of theory and practice. Topics will vary and may include issues such as life cycle rituals, budgeting and finance, ministry in particular settings, etc. The course may be repeated for credit.

Find out more about Eunjoo Kim.

Adv. Req.:	Interdisciplinary Seminar
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021
Meetings:	Mon, Oct 11, 08:00AM–Noon
	Tue, Oct 12, 08:00AM–Noon
	Wed, Oct 13, 08:00AM–Noon
	Fri, Oct 15, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

The contemporary world offers different deployments of the politics of inclusion/exclusion. What roles do religion and theology play in shaping the identities and actions of Black Lives Matter, Burmese Buddhists, and alt-right white nationalist movements in the U.S.? Through reading classic and contemporary works on religion and identity, students will gain sophisticated theoretical frameworks to help analyze phenomena that increasingly seem to shape events.

Find out more about Ted Vial.

Adv. Req.:	Interdisciplinary Seminar
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021
Meetings:	Mon, Oct 11, 08:00AM–Noon
	Tue, Oct 12, 08:00AM–Noon
	Wed, Oct 13, 08:00AM–Noon
	Fri, Oct 15, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

In this interdisciplinary course, we will explore the dynamic and fluid relations between religion and “nature” or the more-than-human world. We understand religion as present both within and outside the bounds of conventional religious traditions. In this course, then, religion includes Judaism and ancient Israelite religion, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Indigenous religion, but also ecofeminism and ecowomanism, nature writing, and environmentalism. Topics include humans’ relationships with “nature” and the land as they are practiced, ritualized, and textualized; the role of religions in environmental destruction and in ecological thriving; and the development of eco-spiritual perspectives.

Find out more about Amy Erickson.

Adv. Req.:	Elective Course
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021
Meetings:	Mon, Oct 11, 01:00–05:00PM
	Tue, Oct 12, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:

2

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Online & Gathering Day, plus 3 Zoom sessions -- In addition to the Gathering Days meetings, this course will also have three Zoom check-ins 5:00-6:00 MT on Sept. 14, Oct. 19, and Nov. 16. This course challenges the Eurocentric preoccupation of political theology and explores a postcolonial and comparative approach that addresses the realities of the majority world. We will discuss the relation between the formation of American empire and Christianity; changing geopolitics in Asia Pacific; race, colonial desire, and sexuality; and reconfiguring Christ. The practical and ministerial implications for preaching, interreligious solidarity and peacebuilding, and Christian mission will also be studied.

Adv. Req.:	Theologies in Age of AI
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021
Meetings:	Tue, Oct 12, 01:00–05:00PM
	Wed, Oct 13, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

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Adv. Req.:	Pandemics&Healing/History
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021
Meetings:	Tue, Oct 12, 01:00–05:00PM
	Wed, Oct 13, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

This course examines how religious traditions and societies have responded to major medical crises anddisasters across time and place. Through a series of historical case studies students will explore howdisease, epidemics, and pandemics redefined medicine, healing and resiliency while also giving rise to newcultural movements, socio-economic structures, social justice concerns, and social activism.

Adv. Req.:	Intro Pastor Theol Care
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021
Meetings:	Wed, Oct 13, 01:00–05:00PM
	Thu, Oct 14, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

An introduction to theories of care, counseling, and psychotherapy in relation to theories of humanity and personhood. Special attention will be given to theological, psychological and ethical perspectives. Normally, Pastoral Theology and Care is a prerequisite for all other courses in the area. Requests for exceptions should go to the area faculty before registration.

Find out more about Carrie Doehring.

Adv. Req.:	Internship phase 1
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021
Meetings:	Wed, Oct 13, 01:00–05:00PM
	Thu, Oct 14, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:	4
Prereqs:	Completed 24 hours of coursework
	Identity, Power and Difference completed
	Vocation and Orientation completed
	Interdisciplinary Seminar
	Identity, Power, Vocation, and Community
	Internship Agreement requirement met

Zoom wks 2,4,6,8,10, 9-10:15 MT -- The purpose of this course is to further professional formation through critical reflection on and consultation about your internship experience with peers and faculty within the seminar setting and course assignments. As a requirement of the MDiv and MASJE degrees, students complete a 420-hour Internship and concurrent 30-week Internship Seminar during the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters of one academic year. All three quarters must be completed in sequence within a single academic year. Internship Seminars meet online and on Zoom every other week for 75 minutes for three consecutive quarters. 4 credits/quarter totaling 12 credits. IST 4000 offered in fall, IST 4001 offered in winter, IST 4002 offered in spring.

Adv. Req.:	Internship phase 1
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021
Gath. Dates:	Wed, Oct 13, 01:00–05:00PM
	Thu, Oct 14, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:	4
Prereqs:	Completed 24 hours of coursework
	Identity, Power and Difference completed
	Vocation and Orientation completed
	Interdisciplinary Seminar
	Identity, Power, Vocation, and Community
	Internship Agreement requirement met

Zoom wks 2,4,6,8,10, 9-10:15 MT -- The purpose of this course is to further professional formation through critical reflection on and consultation about your internship experience with peers and faculty within the seminar setting and course assignments. As a requirement of the MDiv and MASJE degrees, students complete a 420-hour Internship and concurrent 30-week Internship Seminar during the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters of one academic year. All three quarters must be completed in sequence within a single academic year. Internship Seminars meet online and on Zoom every other week for 75 minutes for three consecutive quarters. 4 credits/quarter totaling 12 credits. IST 4000 offered in fall, IST 4001 offered in winter, IST 4002 offered in spring.

Adv. Req.:	Internship phase 1
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021
Gath. Dates:	Wed, Oct 13, 01:00–05:00PM
	Thu, Oct 14, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:	4
Prereqs:	Completed 24 hours of coursework
	Identity, Power and Difference completed
	Vocation and Orientation completed
	Interdisciplinary Seminar
	Identity, Power, Vocation, and Community
	Internship Agreement requirement met

Zoom wks 2,4,6,8,10, 9-10:15 MT -- The purpose of this course is to further professional formation through critical reflection on and consultation about your internship experience with peers and faculty within the seminar setting and course assignments. As a requirement of the MDiv and MASJE degrees, students complete a 420-hour Internship and concurrent 30-week Internship Seminar during the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters of one academic year. All three quarters must be completed in sequence within a single academic year. Internship Seminars meet online and on Zoom every other week for 75 minutes for three consecutive quarters. 4 credits/quarter totaling 12 credits. IST 4000 offered in fall, IST 4001 offered in winter, IST 4002 offered in spring.

Adv. Req.:	NT Lit: Romans
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021
Meetings:	Thu, Oct 14, 01:00–05:00PM
	Fri, Oct 15, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Interpretation of selected New Testament literature. Each course focuses on a book or selected topic. Different courses are offered each year. Introduction to New Testament is prerequisite for all New Testament literature courses. (RLGN 4145)

Find out more about Pam Eisenbaum.

Adv. Req.:	Womanism:Physics
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021
Meetings:	Thu, Oct 14, 01:00–05:00PM
	Fri, Oct 15, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Womanist thought has transformed the academy and various ways of engaging the world; it has intersected with many fields of study and research. While the seminal texts in womanism point to possibilities of engagement with the sciences, these intersections have not been thoroughly explored. This course provides an introduction to the theoethics of womanism through an inquiry into the physics and science, more broadly, of womanism.

Find out more about Jennifer Leath.

Adv. Req.:	Identity,Power&Voc.inCom1
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021
Meetings:	Mon, Oct 11, 01:30–04:30PM
	Tue, Oct 12, 01:30–04:30PM
	Wed, Oct 13, 01:30–04:30PM
	Sat, Oct 16, 01:00–03:00PM

Credits:

2

The three course sequence of "Identity, Power, and Vocation in Community" (IPVC) cultivates students’ ability to engage in social and theological analysis about social structures, ideologies, and embodied practices that lead to domination or oppression. It facilitates critical thinking about social locations, power and privilege, and what effect these have on students' vocational paths. The course takes the perspective that this sort of analysis, engaged in community and supported with spiritual practices, is crucial to serving effectively in today’s complex social environment. It encourages students to deepen their commitment to dismantling privilege and oppression at individual, institutional, and societal levels.

Adv. Req.:	Identity,Power&Voc.inCom1
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021
Meetings:	Mon, Oct 11, 01:30–04:30PM
	Tue, Oct 12, 01:30–04:30PM
	Wed, Oct 13, 01:30–04:30PM
	Sat, Oct 16, 01:00–03:00PM

Credits:

2

The three course sequence of "Identity, Power, and Vocation in Community" (IPVC) cultivates students’ ability to engage in social and theological analysis about social structures, ideologies, and embodied practices that lead to domination or oppression. It facilitates critical thinking about social locations, power and privilege, and what effect these have on students' vocational paths. The course takes the perspective that this sort of analysis, engaged in community and supported with spiritual practices, is crucial to serving effectively in today’s complex social environment. It encourages students to deepen their commitment to dismantling privilege and oppression at individual, institutional, and societal levels.

Adv. Req.:	Elective Course
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021
Meetings:	Fri, Oct 15, 01:00–05:00PM
	Sat, Oct 16, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

English Methodism to the death of John Wesley; the United Methodist tradition in North America; racial and ethnic diversity and the role of women in United Methodism. This course meets the disciplinary requirements for ordination. Offered each year.

Find out more about Cathie Kelsey.

Adv. Req.:	Practical Theology
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021
Gath. Dates:	Fri, Oct 15, 01:00–05:00PM
	Sat, Oct 16, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

This course explores models of practical theological reflection and methods of reflective professional practice as frameworks for religious leadership in the variety of contexts in which students will work. Students will be introduced to disciplined modes of embodying the integration of theory and praxis that allow them to place their coursework across the curriculum into regular conversation with their practice as religious leaders and ministry professionals in a variety of institutional and cultural contexts.

Adv. Req.:	Intro to Hinduism
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021
Gath. Dates:	Fri, Oct 15, 01:00–05:00PM
	Sat, Oct 16, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

This course focuses on the main developments and expressions of Hinduism in India. First, we begin with a discussion of the pre-Aryan, indigenous religious context of the Indus Valley, and then turn to the emergence of the Vedas, the earliest stratum of the Hindu tradition. We will then examine the development of the Hindu Upanisads, a highly philosophical genre of literature that significantly questions the religious efficacy of the sacrificial, ritual-based Vedas. Finally, we will turn to the devotional and ritual contexts of the many gods and goddesses, and what is sometimes called "popular Hinduism." along the way, we will explore such major topics as: the changing conceptions of sacrifice; the inquiries into the nature of the self, the nature of the Ultimate, the role and development of devotion; mythology; ritual and its functions; the influence of Buddhism and Islam; and the character of Hinduism in modern India.

Find out more about Jacob Kinnard.

Adv. Req.:	Intro to History
Crs. Dates:	Sep 13–Nov 19, 2021
Meetings:	Fri, Oct 15, 01:00–05:00PM
	Sat, Oct 16, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

This course introduces students to the broad outlines of the history of Christianity with an emphasis on major historical developments, and on the emergence of both local and trans-local expressions of religious traditions. Students will examine and discuss a series of historical case studies, derived from primary and secondary sources, covering different periods and themes, beliefs and practices, controversies and compromises, and key religious figures. Students will apply their learning from the case studies to a broad understanding of how different social, cross-cultural, institutional and intellectual patterns have shaped the diversity and complexity of the Christian historical and religious tradition.

Find out more about Eric Smith.

Course Schedules

IST 2035 1
IST2035

Greek I Greek I

Online

4 cr.

Justin Barber

IST 2184 1
ELECTIVE

Mysticism and Activism Mysticism and Activism

Online

4 cr.

Julie Todd

IST 2207 1
ELECTIVE

Starting Up: Basics of Founding a Social Enterprise Starting Up: Basics of Founding a Social Enterprise

Online

2 cr.

Betsy Lay

IST 2210 1
ELECTIVE

Research Literacy for Chaplains Research Literacy for Chaplains

Online

2 cr.

Kelly Arora

IST 4005 1
MPROP

MTS Thesis Proposal Seminar MTS Thesis Proposal Seminar

Online

4 cr.

Jeremy Garber

IST 4006 1
CPEPRAX

CPE Integration Praxis CPE Integration Praxis

Online

2 cr.

Carrie Doehring

IST 5030 1
IST5030

Advanced Library Research Methods Advanced Library Research Methods

Online

4 cr.

Shafer;
Hemenway

IST 2061 1
IST2061

Ministry Praxis: Funerals Ministry Praxis: Funerals

Online

2 cr.

Kim;
Ward

IST 1026 1
INTERDIS

Religion: Re envisioning identity, borders, and belonging Religion: Re envisioning identity, borders, and belonging

Online

4 cr.

Vial;
Jung

IST 1027 1
INTERDIS

Wilding Religion: Religion & Nature Wilding Religion: Religion & Nature

Online

4 cr.

Erickson;
Kinnard

IST 2222 1
ELECTIVE

Postcolonial Politics & Theology Postcolonial Politics & Theology

Online

2 cr.

Kwok;
Sihombing

IST 3134 1
IST3134

Theologies in the Age of AI Theologies in the Age of AI

Online

4 cr.

Philip Butler

IST 3241 1
IST3241

Pandemics & Healing in History Pandemics & Healing in History

Online

4 cr.

Albert Hernandez

IST 2012 1
PTC

Pastoral Theology & Care Pastoral Theology & Care

Online

4 cr.

Carrie Doehring

IST 4000 1
INTRN1

Internship Seminar Internship Seminar

Online

4 cr.

Val Jackson

IST 4000 2
INTRN1

Internship Seminar Internship Seminar

Hybrid (GD: 10/13 1–5PM; 10/14 8AM–Noon)

Hybrid

4 cr.

Samantha Joo

IST 4000 3
INTRN1

Internship Seminar Internship Seminar

Hybrid (GD: 10/13 1–5PM; 10/14 8AM–Noon)

Hybrid

4 cr.

Anthony Hill

IST 3005 1
IST3005

N. T. Lit: Romans N. T. Lit: Romans

Online

4 cr.

Pam Eisenbaum

IST 3109 1
IST3109

Womanism: The Physics of Womanism Womanism: The Physics of Womanism

Online

4 cr.

Jennifer Leath

IST 1100 2
IPVC1

Identity,Power, & Vocation in Community Identity,Power, & Vocation in Community

Online

2 cr.

Julie Todd

IST 1100 3
IPVC1

Identity,Power, & Vocation in Community Identity,Power, & Vocation in Community

Online

2 cr.

Teresa Crist

IST 2024 1
ELECTIVE

United Methodist History United Methodist History

Online

4 cr.

Cathie Kelsey

IST 2080 1
RPPT

Practical Theology Practical Theology

Hybrid (GD: 10/15 1–5PM; 10/16 8AM–Noon)

Hybrid

4 cr.

Paula Lee

IST 2102 1
IST2102

Intro to Hinduism Intro to Hinduism

Hybrid (GD: 10/15 1–5PM; 10/16 8AM–Noon)

Hybrid

4 cr.

Jacob Kinnard

IST 2500 1
HIINTRO

Intro History of Christianity Intro History of Christianity

Online

4 cr.

Eric Smith

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