IST 2243 1
SJEPRAX
SJE Prax: School to Prison Pipeline
SJE Prax: School to Prison Pipeline
Hybrid (GD: 2/3 1–5PM; 2/4 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
2 cr.
Caran
Ware Joseph
IST 2243 1
SJEPRAX
SJEPRAX
SJE Prax: School to Prison Pipeline
SJE Prax: School to Prison Pipeline
Hybrid (GD: 2/3 1–5PM; 2/4 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
2 cr.
Caran
Ware Joseph
Adv. Req.: | Soc Just & Eth Praxis |
Crs. Dates: | Jan 06–Mar 13, 2020 |
Gath. Dates: | Mon, Feb 03, 01:00–05:00PM |
Tue, Feb 04, 08:00AM–Noon |
Credits: | 2 |
Room: | Iliff Hall 301 |
Online & 2/3 1-5p, 2/4 8a-12p -- This course surveys the oppressive U.S. systems created to channel children and youth of color from the public-school system into the juvenile and criminal justice system. Students will critically examine various strategies designed to disrupt and dismantle these systems. Students will also participate in action(s) to impact change.
IST 5010 1
DMIN5010
D. Min. Sem. in Foundations of Prophetic Leadership
D. Min. Sem. in Foundations of Prophetic Leadership
Hybrid (GD: 2/3 1–5PM; 2/4 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
6 cr.
Smith;
Leath
IST 5010 1
DMIN5010
DMIN5010
D. Min. Sem. in Foundations of Prophetic Leadership
D. Min. Sem. in Foundations of Prophetic Leadership
Hybrid (GD: 2/3 1–5PM; 2/4 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
6 cr.
Smith;
Leath
Leath
Adv. Req.: | DMinSem:Fnd.Proph.Ldrshp |
Crs. Dates: | Jan 06–Mar 13, 2020 |
Gath. Dates: | Mon, Feb 03, 01:00–05:00PM |
Tue, Feb 04, 08:00AM–Noon |
Credits: | 6 |
Room: | Bacon 212 |
This six-credit hybrid intensive course is the foundational course for the Doctor of Ministry in Prophetic Leadership. The course surveys models of prophetic leadership from the biblical prophetic literature to contemporary clergy and community organizers, and invites students to place their own proposed projects within one or more of those models, and consider what resources and competencies will be necessary to work within and between those models to pursue the proposed project.
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Eric Smith.
IST 1103 1
IPVC4
Identity, Power & Vocation in Community
Identity, Power & Vocation in Community
Hybrid (GD: 2/4 1–5PM; 2/5 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Katherine
Turpin
IST 1103 1
IPVC4
IPVC4
Identity, Power & Vocation in Community
Identity, Power & Vocation in Community
Hybrid (GD: 2/4 1–5PM; 2/5 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Katherine
Turpin
Adv. Req.: | Identity,Pow&Voc.inCom1&2 |
Crs. Dates: | Jan 06–Mar 13, 2020 |
Gath. Dates: | Tue, Feb 04, 01:00–05:00PM |
Wed, Feb 05, 08:00AM–Noon |
Credits: | 4 |
Room: | Duncan Board Room |
New Winter Students Only -- The three course sequence (Winter starts see below) 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.
Winter starts will take a 4 credit hour course to fulfill Fall and Winter requirements of IPVC.
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Katherine Turpin.
IST 2006 1
IST2006
Congregations
Congregations
Hybrid (GD: 2/4 1–5PM; 2/5 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Tony
Alumkal
IST 2006 1
IST2006
IST2006
Congregations
Congregations
Hybrid (GD: 2/4 1–5PM; 2/5 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Tony
Alumkal
Adv. Req.: | Congregations |
Crs. Dates: | Jan 06–Mar 13, 2020 |
Gath. Dates: | Tue, Feb 04, 01:00–05:00PM |
Wed, Feb 05, 08:00AM–Noon |
Credits: | 4 |
Room: | Bacon 212 |
Online & 2/4 1-5p, 2/5 8a-12p -- An introduction to the social scientific literature on congregations. Students learn basic methodology for analyzing congregaitons and their surrounding communities. A review of the empirical literature on congregations covers such issues as congregational cultures, leadership styles, adaptation to community change, racial/ethnic diversity, fund-raising, and membership growth and decline. Will substitute for Christianity in Contemporary American Society.
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Tony Alumkal.
IST 2016 1
IST2016
Intro to Christian Worship
Intro to Christian Worship
Hybrid (GD: 2/4 1–5PM; 2/5 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Eunjoo
Kim
IST 2016 1
IST2016
IST2016
Intro to Christian Worship
Intro to Christian Worship
Hybrid (GD: 2/4 1–5PM; 2/5 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Eunjoo
Kim
Adv. Req.: | Intro to Xn Worship |
Crs. Dates: | Jan 06–Mar 13, 2020 |
Gath. Dates: | Tue, Feb 04, 01:00–05:00PM |
Wed, Feb 05, 08:00AM–Noon |
Credits: | 4 |
Room: | Iliff Hall 301 |
Online & 2/4 1-5p, 2/5 8a-12p -- Christian corporate worship is explored in relation to tradition, symbol, music and new forces that are having an impact on the church's ritual life. Close attention is given to the theology, planning and leadership of services, including Sunday liturgies, weddings, funerals and other services that mark life transitions.
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Eunjoo Kim.
IST 2025 1
ELECTIVE
United Methodist Doctrine
United Methodist Doctrine
Hybrid (GD: 2/4 1–5PM; 2/5 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Cathie
Kelsey
IST 2025 1
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
United Methodist Doctrine
United Methodist Doctrine
Hybrid (GD: 2/4 1–5PM; 2/5 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Cathie
Kelsey
Adv. Req.: | Elective Course |
Crs. Dates: | Jan 06–Mar 13, 2020 |
Gath. Dates: | Tue, Feb 04, 01:00–05:00PM |
Wed, Feb 05, 08:00AM–Noon |
Credits: | 4 |
Room: | Iliff Hall 202 |
Online & 2/4 1-5p, 2/5 8a-12p -- An exploration of the doctrinal heritage of United Methodism: its sources, distinctive marks, development in the United States, relation to contemporary doctrinal standards and practices of the UMC and role in ecumenical dialogue. This course meets the disciplinary requirements for ordination to elder or permanent deacon or diaconal ministry in the U.M.C. Offered each year.
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Cathie Kelsey.
IST 3204 1
IST3204
Artificial Intelligence & What It Means to Be Human
Artificial Intelligence & What It Means to Be ...
Hybrid (GD: 2/3 1–5PM; 2/5 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Ted
Vial
IST 3204 1
IST3204
IST3204
Artificial Intelligence & What It Means to Be Human
Artificial Intelligence & What It Means to Be ...
Hybrid (GD: 2/3 1–5PM; 2/5 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Ted
Vial
Adv. Req.: | Articial Intelligence&Wha |
Crs. Dates: | Jan 06–Mar 13, 2020 |
Gath. Dates: | Mon, Feb 03, 01:00–05:00PM |
Wed, Feb 05, 08:00AM–Noon |
Credits: | 4 |
Room: | Iliff Hall 201 |
Online & 2/4 1-5p, 2/5 8a-12p -- Artificial Intelligence raises pressing questions about machines: Are they really intelligent? Can they have consciousness? Ought they have moral status? Are algorithms related to computer like minds are to bodies? Do smart machines change the relationship of humans to technology? Each of these questions, in turn, is actually a question about human nature: What are the kinds of human intelligence, and are they unique to humans? Why do humans have moral status? What kinds of embodiment are essential to humans? (Do we include things like race and gender?) Are humans tool-users, or did we evolve as humans because of tools? In that case, have humans always been cyborgs? Questions about human nature are one of the classic theological loci, falling under the rubric of theological anthropology. In other words, religious traditions have thousands of years of deep thinking on these questions that are being raised in new ways (as Nick Bostrom has famously argued, AI is like “philosophy with a deadline”). This course is a sophisticated but non-technical introduction to the history of AI and to the tools and ideas of AI in its current forms. We will cover the most important ethical issues with which AI confronts us, and bring the resources of philosophy and theology to tackling some of the questions of human nature raised by AI.
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Ted Vial.
IST 2003 1
BIHBINTR
Intro to the Hebrew Bible
Intro to the Hebrew Bible
Hybrid (GD: 2/5 1–5PM; 2/6 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Amy
Erickson
IST 2003 1
BIHBINTR
BIHBINTR
Intro to the Hebrew Bible
Intro to the Hebrew Bible
Hybrid (GD: 2/5 1–5PM; 2/6 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Amy
Erickson
Adv. Req.: | Intro to Hebrew Bible |
Crs. Dates: | Jan 06–Mar 13, 2020 |
Gath. Dates: | Wed, Feb 05, 01:00–05:00PM |
Thu, Feb 06, 08:00AM–Noon |
Credits: | 4 |
Room: | Iliff Hall 301 |
Online & 2/5 1-5p, 2/6 8a-12p -- An introduction to the literature and history of ancient Israel and early Judaism with special attention to the various methods appropriate to studying the Hebrew Bible.
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Amy Erickson.
IST 3005 1
IST3005
N. T. Lit: Romans
N. T. Lit: Romans
Hybrid (GD: 2/5 1–5PM; 2/6 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Pam
Eisenbaum
IST 3005 1
IST3005
IST3005
N. T. Lit: Romans
N. T. Lit: Romans
Hybrid (GD: 2/5 1–5PM; 2/6 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Pam
Eisenbaum
Adv. Req.: | NT Lit: Romans |
Crs. Dates: | Jan 06–Mar 13, 2020 |
Gath. Dates: | Wed, Feb 05, 01:00–05:00PM |
Thu, Feb 06, 08:00AM–Noon |
Credits: | 4 |
Room: | Iliff Hall 201 |
Online & 2/5 1-5p, 2/6 8a-12p -- 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)
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Pam Eisenbaum.
IST 2003 2
BIHBINTR
Intro to the Hebrew Bible
Intro to the Hebrew Bible
Hybrid (GD: 2/5 1–5PM; 2/6 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Mark
George
IST 2003 2
BIHBINTR
BIHBINTR
Intro to the Hebrew Bible
Intro to the Hebrew Bible
Hybrid (GD: 2/5 1–5PM; 2/6 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Mark
George
Adv. Req.: | Intro to Hebrew Bible |
Crs. Dates: | Jan 06–Mar 13, 2020 |
Gath. Dates: | Wed, Feb 05, 01:00–05:00PM |
Thu, Feb 06, 08:00AM–Noon |
Credits: | 4 |
Room: | Iliff Hall 202 |
Online & 2/5 1-5p, 2/6 8a-12p -- An introduction to the literature and history of ancient Israel and early Judaism with special attention to the various methods appropriate to studying the Hebrew Bible.
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Mark George.
IST 2510 1
CTINTRO
Introduction to Theology
Introduction to Theology
Hybrid (GD: 2/6 1–5PM; 2/7 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Philip
Butler
IST 2510 1
CTINTRO
CTINTRO
Introduction to Theology
Introduction to Theology
Hybrid (GD: 2/6 1–5PM; 2/7 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Philip
Butler
Adv. Req.: | Intro to Theology |
Crs. Dates: | Jan 06–Mar 13, 2020 |
Gath. Dates: | Thu, Feb 06, 01:00–05:00PM |
Fri, Feb 07, 08:00AM–Noon |
Credits: | 4 |
Room: | Bartlett Lounge |
Online & 2/6 1-5p, 2/7 8a-12p -- The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the goals, tasks, and basic content of Christian theology. In particular we will look at systematic theology, what it is, why it is important, how it works, and historical resources from the Christian tradition that are relevant to many vocations today.
IST 3035 1
PRDEPTH
Lectionary Preach. & Christian Doct.
Lectionary Preach. & Christian Doct.
Hybrid (GD: 2/6 1–5PM; 2/7 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Eunjoo
Kim
IST 3035 1
PRDEPTH
PRDEPTH
Lectionary Preach. & Christian Doct.
Lectionary Preach. & Christian Doct.
Hybrid (GD: 2/6 1–5PM; 2/7 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Eunjoo
Kim
Adv. Req.: | Relig Practices Depth |
Crs. Dates: | Jan 06–Mar 13, 2020 |
Gath. Dates: | Thu, Feb 06, 01:00–05:00PM |
Fri, Feb 07, 08:00AM–Noon |
Credits: | 4 |
Room: | Iliff Hall 301 |
Online & 2/6 1-5p, 2/7 8a-12p -- This course is designed to provide students an opportunity to improve their preaching by deepening their theological understanding of Christian doctrines in relation to various seasons of the Christian year. The course objectives are 1) to gain knowledge about the historical and theological development of liturgical seasons and the formation of the Christian lectionary, 2) to preach theologically profound sermons relevant to contemporary listeners, and 3) to improve preaching skills through critical and constructive sermon feedback from peers, the instructor, and locally organized sermon feedback groups (in case of hybrid), in addition to self-evaluation.
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Eunjoo Kim.
IST 3161 1
IST3161
Erik Erikson: Resource Past. Care
Erik Erikson: Resource Past. Care
Hybrid (GD: 2/6 1–5PM; 2/7 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Ruben
Arjona Mejia
IST 3161 1
IST3161
IST3161
Erik Erikson: Resource Past. Care
Erik Erikson: Resource Past. Care
Hybrid (GD: 2/6 1–5PM; 2/7 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Ruben
Arjona Mejia
Adv. Req.: | Erik Erikson: Resource/PC |
Crs. Dates: | Jan 06–Mar 13, 2020 |
Gath. Dates: | Thu, Feb 06, 01:00–05:00PM |
Fri, Feb 07, 08:00AM–Noon |
Credits: | 4 |
Room: | Bacon 212 |
2/6 1-5p & 2/7 8-12p -- This course explores Erik H. Erikson’s life cycle theory as a resource for the pastoral care of children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults. Attention is given to Erik Erikson's psychoanalytic orientation and the development of his life cycle theory over the course of his career. The course encourages the use of developmental theory to deepen the student’s introspective reflection and vocational orientation. By focusing on the work of a single author, this course is meant to illustrate how a pastoral theology student may use the work of a prominent psychologist in the development of a dissertation topic.
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Ruben Arjona Mejia.
IST 2510 2
CTINTRO
Introduction to Theology
Introduction to Theology
Hybrid (GD: 2/6 1–5PM; 2/7 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Ted
Vial
IST 2510 2
CTINTRO
CTINTRO
Introduction to Theology
Introduction to Theology
Hybrid (GD: 2/6 1–5PM; 2/7 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Ted
Vial
Adv. Req.: | Intro to Theology |
Crs. Dates: | Jan 06–Mar 13, 2020 |
Gath. Dates: | Thu, Feb 06, 01:00–05:00PM |
Fri, Feb 07, 08:00AM–Noon |
Credits: | 4 |
Room: | Iliff Hall 201 |
Online & 2/6 1-5p, 2/7 8a-12p -- The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the goals, tasks, and basic content of Christian theology. In particular we will look at systematic theology, what it is, why it is important, how it works, and historical resources from the Christian tradition that are relevant to many vocations today.
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Ted Vial.
IST 2000 1
IST2000
Religions in the World
Religions in the World
Hybrid (GD: 2/7 1–5PM; 2/8 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Jacob
Kinnard
IST 2000 1
IST2000
IST2000
Religions in the World
Religions in the World
Hybrid (GD: 2/7 1–5PM; 2/8 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Jacob
Kinnard
Adv. Req.: | Religions in the World |
Crs. Dates: | Jan 06–Mar 13, 2020 |
Gath. Dates: | Fri, Feb 07, 01:00–05:00PM |
Sat, Feb 08, 08:00AM–Noon |
Credits: | 4 |
Room: | Iliff Hall 201 |
Online & 2/7 1-5p, 2/8 8a-12p -- A brief introduction to the history and doctrines of some of the world's religious traditions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, African Religions, North American Indian Religions, Islam, Christianity and Judaism. The course is meant to give students ano verview that can then be built upon in other courses. This course is a prerequisite for IST 2131 Comparative Philosophies of Religion.
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Jacob Kinnard.
IST 2242 1
INTERDIS
The Middle Ages in the Popular Imagination
The Middle Ages in the Popular Imagination
Hybrid (GD: 2/7 1–5PM; 2/8 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Hernandez;
Mahan
IST 2242 1
INTERDIS
INTERDIS
The Middle Ages in the Popular Imagination
The Middle Ages in the Popular Imagination
Hybrid (GD: 2/7 1–5PM; 2/8 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Hernandez;
Mahan
Mahan
Adv. Req.: | Interdisciplinary Seminar |
Crs. Dates: | Jan 06–Mar 13, 2020 |
Gath. Dates: | Fri, Feb 07, 01:00–05:00PM |
Sat, Feb 08, 08:00AM–Noon |
Credits: | 4 |
Room: | Skaggs Hall 106 |
Online & 2/7 1-5p, 2/8 8a-12p -- This 2000 level seminar explores the emerging critical interest in “medievalism,” the contemporary appropriation of historical events and religious symbols from the European Middle Ages (ca.700 to ca.1500 C.E.) among mass media, political rhetoric, and popular culture in the twenty-first century. Together we will consider what this re-imagining of the Middle Ages and revival of medieval cultural precedents means for media studies and historical awareness in our time.
Since the tragic events of 9/11, the Western allies and radical Islamic terrorists have both used medieval precedents to describe their ongoing struggle. The success of the Game of Thrones series has rekindled different aspects of medieval lore and fantasy while epic sagas about the Quest for the Holy Grail and about the mysterious legends of the Knights Templar are appropriated by film-makers, video-game creators, and tragically as well by white-supremacist and neo-nazi groups across the world.
IST 3060 1
IST3060
Theol. & Rise Histor. Consciousness
Theol. & Rise Histor. Consciousness
Hybrid (GD: 2/7 1–5PM; 2/8 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Ted
Vial
IST 3060 1
IST3060
IST3060
Theol. & Rise Histor. Consciousness
Theol. & Rise Histor. Consciousness
Hybrid (GD: 2/7 1–5PM; 2/8 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
4 cr.
Ted
Vial
Adv. Req.: | Theol.&Rise/Hist.Consc. |
Crs. Dates: | Jan 06–Mar 13, 2020 |
Gath. Dates: | Fri, Feb 07, 01:00–05:00PM |
Sat, Feb 08, 08:00AM–Noon |
Credits: | 4 |
Room: | Bartlett Lounge |
Online & 2/7 1-5p, 2/8 8a-12p -- The world we live in is to a great extent a creation of the Enlightenment. The Enlightenment challenged most of the assumptions of the centuries during which Christianity developed (how do we know things? How should we be governed? What are humans like? Is the Bible an authoritative text? Why? What does it mean if it was written by particular people in particular historical contexts?) Basic categories we use like race and gender did not exist before the Enlightenment. "Theology and the Rise of the Historical Consciousness" examines these challenges and theological responses that create what most of us are born assuming about how the world works.
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Ted Vial.
IST 1101 2
IPVC2
Identity,Power, & Vocation in Community
Identity,Power, & Vocation in Community
Hybrid (GD: 2/7 1–5PM; 2/8 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
2 cr.
Joshua
Bartholomew
IST 1101 2
IPVC2
IPVC2
Identity,Power, & Vocation in Community
Identity,Power, & Vocation in Community
Hybrid (GD: 2/7 1–5PM; 2/8 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
2 cr.
Joshua
Bartholomew
Adv. Req.: | Identity,Power&Voc.inCom2 |
Crs. Dates: | Jan 06–Mar 13, 2020 |
Gath. Dates: | Fri, Feb 07, 01:00–05:00PM |
Sat, Feb 08, 08:00AM–Noon |
Credits: | 2 |
Room: | Iliff Hall 202 |
Online & 2/7 1-5p, 2/8 8a-12p -- 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.
IST 1101 3
IPVC2
Identity,Power, & Vocation in Community
Identity,Power, & Vocation in Community
Hybrid (GD: 2/7 1–5PM; 2/8 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
2 cr.
Julie
Todd
IST 1101 3
IPVC2
IPVC2
Identity,Power, & Vocation in Community
Identity,Power, & Vocation in Community
Hybrid (GD: 2/7 1–5PM; 2/8 8AM–Noon)
Hybrid
2 cr.
Julie
Todd
Adv. Req.: | Identity,Power&Voc.inCom2 |
Crs. Dates: | Jan 06–Mar 13, 2020 |
Gath. Dates: | Fri, Feb 07, 01:00–05:00PM |
Sat, Feb 08, 08:00AM–Noon |
Credits: | 2 |
Room: | Iliff Hall 301 |
Online & 2/7 1-5p, 2/8 8a-12p -- 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.