Course Schedules

Adv. Req.:	MTS Colloquium
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in: Tues 4:00-5:15p wks 2,5,8 -- The MTS Colloquium will help students to relate learning from various modes and forms of theological discourse to contemporary issues and questions, particularly those relevant to the student’s own professional practices and personal life.

Find out more about Amy Erickson.

Adv. Req.:	Interdisciplinary Seminar
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in: Tues 9-10:15a, wks 2,4,6,8,10 -- 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.:	Identity,Power&Voc.inCom2
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:	2
Prereqs:	IPVC1

Check-in: Tues 9-10:15am, Wks 1,5,9 -- 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.inCom2
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:	2
Prereqs:	IPVC1

Check-in: Tues 9-10:15am, Wks 1,5,9 -- 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.inCom2
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:	2
Prereqs:	IPVC1

Check-in: Tues 9-10:15am, Wks 1,5,9 -- 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,Pow&Voc.inCom1&2
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

4

Check-in: Weds 9-10:15a, wks 2,4,6,8,10 -- 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.

Adv. Req.:	Identity,Pow&Voc.inCom1&2
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

4

Check-in: Weds 9-10:15a, wks 2,4,6,8,10 -- 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.

Adv. Req.:	Intro to Hebrew Bible
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in: Thurs 9-10:15am, wks 2,5,8 -- 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.

Find out more about Amy Erickson.

Adv. Req.:	Intro to New Testament
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in: Tues 10:30-11:45a, wks 2,58 -- An introduction to the literature of Christian origins that begins with a look at the context out of which the New Testament emerged, then turns to the earliest extant texts, Paul's letters and covers the Gospels, Acts, and post-Pauline epistles.

Find out more about Eric Smith.

Adv. Req.:	Eth. Analysis & Advocacy
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

No synchronous check-ins -- Introduction to ethical reflection about contemporary moral issues in an ecumenical and global context drawing on ethical and sociological theory and analysis and on theological and psychological perspectives.

Find out more about Miguel De La Torre.

Adv. Req.:	Intro Pastor Theol Care
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in: Tues 1:00-2:15p wks 2,5,8 -- 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.:	Preachg& Spiritual Ldrshp
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in: Wks 5,8 Fri 3-5p or Sa 10a-12p -- We are living in a world of complexity and polarization, culturally and religiously, as well as socio-politically. Our society desperately needs mature spiritual leadership that guides people in the process of discernment and to live it out faithfully. This course takes this situation seriously and focuses on preaching as an art of spiritual leadership. It aims to help students equip themselves as spiritual leaders and enhance their unique voices by deepening their understanding of spirituality and practicing their spiritual leadership through preaching. Designed for those who wish to become great spiritual preachers, this course uses a variety of pedagogical approaches: group discussions, self-reflection on spirituality, surveys of congregational spiritual types, preaching workshops, and sermon evaluations.

Find out more about Eunjoo Kim.

Adv. Req.:	Community Organizing
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in: Thurs 1:00-2:15pm, wks 2,5,8 -- This course will introduce students to the histories and core concepts of community organizing in the United States, including the various skills, strategies, values, and goals underlying particular organizing models. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their core values in relationship to self interest and identity, develop skills in building meaningful relationships across difference, analyze power and privilege, and engage community organizing strategies for social justice and change.

Find out more about Kristina Lizardy-Hajbi.

Adv. Req.:	Elective Course
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in: Thurs 4:00-5:15pm, wks 2,5,8 -- 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.

Find out more about Cathie Kelsey.

Adv. Req.:	Ministry & Hum. Sexuality
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in: Thurs 10:30-11:45am, wks 2,5,8 -- Pastoral care and theological perspectives on representative views of sexuality. Special attention given to the pastor's role: preaching, teaching, pastoral care and relationship to other helping professionals.

Find out more about Carrie Doehring.

Adv. Req.:	Hebrew II
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in: Tues 2:30-3:45p wks 2,5,8 -- Continuation of IST 2084 Hebrew I (offered every other year).

Adv. Req.:	Financial Management
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

2

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in: Tues 2:30-3:45p wks 2,5,8 -- A brief examination of various financial management concepts relevant to church leaders, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and various social and community activist positions. The class will explore important debt, equity, and fundraising issues critical to success in these fields and introduce basic financial terms such as forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow.

Adv. Req.:	Elective Course
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in: Tues 4:00-5:15p wks 2,5,8 -- Historical, theological, and practical exploration of mission as the energizing and transformative purpose of Christian congregations everywhere - as interpreted in the Methodist movement. Meets revised interpretation of requirements for UM ordination. Online only.

Adv. Req.:	Elective Course
Crs. Dates:	Nov 30–Dec 11, 2020

Credits:

2

Canvas Course
Syllabus

WINTER INTERTERM Nov. 30-Dec. 11 online -- A critical examination of the popular religious movement known as Progressive Christianity. Students will learn how the movement builds on the traditions of American liberal Christianity and Unitarianism, how its leaders market themselves to the public, its contradictory relationship to evangelicalism, and how it reflects white, middle-class privilege.

Find out more about Tony Alumkal.

Adv. Req.:	SJE Praxis
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

2

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in: Thurs 4-5:15p wks 2,5,8 -- Activism and faith go hand in hand. This course will be about the intersections between these worlds. We will discuss the extension of faith as a revolutionary tool for healing and human connectivity. What does it mean to be an apostle of liberation? From Ferguson to Palestine what does freedom look like? This course will offer practical skills and resources for those who work at this activism and faith intersection.

Find out more about Jennifer Leath.

Adv. Req.:	Elective Course
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in: Thurs 9-10:15am, wks 2,5,8 -- This course exposes students to the theories and practices of individual and collective (non)violence in pursuit of ecological justice. By questioning the violence-(non)violence dichotomy and clarifying definitions/usage of the terms violence and (non)violence, students consider the structures of power and violence within which violence and (non)violence as ecological justice strategies operate. While surveying historical organized resistance to ecological devastation, students reflect on how religious traditions, theologies and spiritual practices contribute to ecological destruction and/or promote earth justice for the other-than-human

Adv. Req.:	Islam/Medieval Mediterran
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in: Thurs 2:30-3:45p, wks 2,5,8 -- This is a comparative course examining the emergence of Islam in the social, religious, and historical context of the Medieval Mediterranean from the Arab conquest of Egypt to the rise of the Ottoman Empire and the fall of the Caliphate of Granada in Spain. We will examine tensions and collaborations between Islam and Christianity, like the region’s influential centers for the preservation, translation and dissemination of ancient books alongside the accomplishments of Islamic science and Sufi mysticism. This course also examines the importance of these comparative legacies for understanding today’s ongoing religious and political conflicts across the region.

Adv. Req.:	Intro to Theology
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in: Thurs 1:00-2:15pm, wks 2,5,8 -- 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.

Adv. Req.:	Religion & Film
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in: Tues 1:00-2:15p wks 2,5,8 -- Explores the interactions between religion and film. Students relate reading in film criticism, aesthetic theory and theological reflection to a range of popular and art films from diverse cultures.

Find out more about Jeffrey Mahan.

Adv. Req.:	Holy Spirit: Hist.&Trad.
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in: Tues 10:30-11:45a wks 2,5,8 -- This course focuses on the history of pneumatology and traditions of Pentecost from the early middle ages to the 1700s. What have Christian believed and written about the Holy Spirit through the centuries? Why does Pentecost show up in such different ways across the pages of Christian theology and literature? The midst of the European Enlightenment, why did John Wesley hold such special reverence for the role of experience in Christian thought and education? Why has the Pentecostal legacy functioned simultaneously as a subversive trope for critiquing dominant church paradigms while also sparking creative, re-interpretations of Christian tradition among so many reformers? These are just a few of the questions explored in this class as we discuss historical and theological works by contemporary scholars in pneumatology and church history.

Adv. Req.:	Elective Course
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in times Weeks 2,5,8, Tuesday 4-5:15p -- Artificial Intelligence is an often convoluted topic. In many cases it has created another class of existence in the “chain of being” (God, human **artificial intelligence**, animals, plants, etc.). This course will raise further questions to this “chain”, not only questioning its actual existence (as posthuman scholarship already does), but to consider the ways that AI also exists as part of the playing field of being through its own cognition (programming logic—first, second, or higher order logic). This course will analyze the ways that race, sex/sexuality, gender, class, etc., have been used to reify this “chain of being” as a means to consider the possibility of AI’s place as an equal member of actuality/reality/space.

Adv. Req.:	Still Black Posthuman
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in: Thurs 10:30-11:45am, wks 2,5,8 -- Blackness waits at the door. It sits in the room. It seeps into crevices. It disrupts stable sensibilities. It is the abyss. It is an overwhelming presence of life and the beyond. And it waits. This course will explore many presentations of Blackness as an ontology, material essence, and tangible modality. In doing so, this course will not only explore Blackness, but present it as an essential framework to push beyond posthumanism's regressing boundaries.

Adv. Req.:	Internship phase 2
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:	4
Prereqs:	Internship Sem.

Check-in: Weds 9-10:15a wks 2,4,6,8,10 -- 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 are offered in residential and hybrid-online formats, and meet weekly for 2.5 hours or its equivalency 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 2
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:	4
Prereqs:	Internship Sem.

Check-in: Weds 9-10:15a wks 2,4,6,8,10 -- 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 are offered in residential and hybrid-online formats, and meet weekly for 2.5 hours or its equivalency 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 2
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:	4
Prereqs:	Internship Sem.

Check-in: Weds 9-10:15a wks 2,4,6,8,10 -- 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 are offered in residential and hybrid-online formats, and meet weekly for 2.5 hours or its equivalency 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.:	DMinSem.Fnds/Proph.Ldrshp
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

6

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in: Thurs 1:00-2:15p, wks 2,5,8 -- 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.

Find out more about Eric Smith.

Adv. Req.:	DMinSem.Adv.Pract.Th.Res
Crs. Dates:	Jan 04–Mar 12, 2021

Credits:

6

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Check-in: Thurs 1:00-2:15p, wks 2,5,8 -- This collaborative seminar provides an opportunity for students to explore the process of practical theological research for their DMin project and to work collaboratively to shape research that is impactful and compelling. Students will establish the theoretical framing of their project through deep engagement with a body of literature relevant to their topic, engage in rigorous contextual analysis of their research site/community, and begin the descriptive work necessary for their particular question, and in doing so refine their research question and appropriate research strategies necessary to their project.

Find out more about Katherine Turpin.

Course Schedules

IST 1002 1
MTSCOL

MTS Colloquium MTS Colloquium

Online

4 cr.

Amy Erickson

IST 1026 1
INTERDIS

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

Online

4 cr.

Vial;
Jung

IST 1101 1
IPVC2

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

Online

2 cr.

Julie Todd

IST 1101 2
IPVC2

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

Online

2 cr.

Jared Vazquez

IST 1101 3
IPVC2

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

Online

2 cr.

Joshua Bartholomew

IST 1103 1
IPVC4

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

Online

4 cr.

Jared Vazquez

IST 1103 2
IPVC4

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

Online

4 cr.

Rebecca Hensley

IST 2003 1
BIHBINTR

Intro to the Hebrew Bible Intro to the Hebrew Bible

Online

4 cr.

Amy Erickson

IST 2004 1
BINTINTR

Intro to the New Testament Intro to the New Testament

Online

4 cr.

Eric Smith

IST 2005 1
SEEAA

Ethical Analysis and Advocacy Ethical Analysis and Advocacy

Online

4 cr.

Miguel De La Torre

IST 2012 1
PTC

Pastoral Theology & Care Pastoral Theology & Care

Online

4 cr.

Carrie Doehring

IST 2019 1
IST2019

Preaching & Spiritual Leadership Preaching & Spiritual Leadership

Online

4 cr.

Eunjoo Kim

IST 2020 1
COMMORG

Community Organizing Community Organizing

Online

4 cr.

Kristina Lizardy-Hajbi

IST 2025 1
ELECTIVE

United Methodist Doctrine United Methodist Doctrine

Online

4 cr.

Cathie Kelsey

IST 2072 1
IST2072

Ministry and Human Sexuality Ministry and Human Sexuality

Online

4 cr.

Carrie Doehring

IST 2085 1
IST2085

Hebrew II Hebrew II

Online

4 cr.

Samantha Joo

IST 2087 1
IST2087

Financial Management Financial Management

Online

2 cr.

Jason Warr

IST 2127 1
ELECTIVE

UM Mission of Church in the World UM Mission of Church in the World

Online

4 cr.

Youngsook Kang

IST 2206 1
ELECTIVE

Progressive Christianity Progressive Christianity

Online

2 cr.

Tony Alumkal

IST 2230 1
SJEPRAX

Working Faith & Justice: From Harriet to COVID 19 Working Faith & Justice: From Harriet to COVID ...

Online

2 cr.

Leath;
Jackson

IST 2251 1
ELECTIVE

Ecology & (Non)violence Ecology & (Non)violence

Online

4 cr.

Julie Todd

IST 2253 1
IST2253

Islam in the Medieval Mediterranean Islam in the Medieval Mediterranean

Online

4 cr.

Albert Hernandez

IST 2510 1
CTINTRO

Introduction to Theology Introduction to Theology

Online

4 cr.

Jeremy Garber

IST 3053 1
IST3053

Religion and Film Religion and Film

Online

4 cr.

Jeffrey Mahan

IST 3101 1
IST3101

Holy Spirit: History & Tradition Holy Spirit: History & Tradition

Online

4 cr.

Albert Hernandez

IST 3172 1
ELECTIVE

AI x Artificial Minds AI x Artificial Minds

Online

4 cr.

Philip Butler

IST 3210 1
IST3210

Still Black Posthuman: Embracing Blackness as a Libertive Framework Still Black Posthuman: Embracing Blackness as a Libertive ...

Online

4 cr.

Philip Butler

IST 4001 1
INTRN2

Internship Seminar Internship Seminar

Online

4 cr.

Val Jackson

IST 4001 2
INTRN2

Internship Seminar Internship Seminar

Online

4 cr.

Samantha Joo

IST 4001 3
INTRN2

Internship Seminar Internship Seminar

Online

4 cr.

Anthony Hill

IST 5010 1
IST5010

D. Min. Sem. in Foundations of Prophetic Leadership D. Min. Sem. in Foundations of Prophetic Leadership

Online

6 cr.

Smith;
Leath

IST 5020 1
IST5020

D Min Seminar in Advanced Practical Theological Research D Min Seminar in Advanced Practical Theological Research

Online

6 cr.

Katherine Turpin

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