Course Schedules

Adv. Req.:	Practical Theology
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Meetings:	Tue, 08:30AM–Noon

Credits:	4
Room:	Shattuck Hall

/ Cancelled -- 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.:	Identity,Power&Voc.inCom2
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Meetings:	Wed, 10:00AM–Noon

Credits:	2
Room:	Shattuck Hall
Prereqs:	IPVC1

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.:	Latinx Theology & Ethics
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Meetings:	Tue, 01:00–04:30PM

Credits:	4
Room:	Shattuck Hall

Canvas Course
Syllabus

The primary sources of Latino/a theological and ethical thought will be read to discover its foundational tenets. The course will explore this contextual approach to religion to discover how it could serve to liberate the Latino/a community from prevalent oppressive social structures. Comparisons will be made with Eurocentric ethics and theology. (RLGN 4608)

Find out more about Miguel De La Torre.

Adv. Req.:	Intro to New Testament
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Meetings:	Wed, 01:00–04:30PM

Credits:	4
Room:	Shattuck Hall

Canvas Course
Syllabus

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 Pam Eisenbaum.

Adv. Req.:	Asian American Religions
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Meetings:	Thu, 01:00–04:30PM

Credits:	4
Room:	Shattuck Hall

/ Cancelled --

Adv. Req.:	MTS Colloquium
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

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.:

Identity,Power&Voc.inCom2

Credits:	2
Prereqs:	IPVC1

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.:

IPVC 3

Credits:	2
Prereqs:	IPVC2
	IPVC Fall&Wintr

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:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

This course is a survey of Native American cosmologies/spiritualities as compared with the US culturally christian worldview. Native American Studies resources, giving special emphasis to Indigenous women’s writings, are placed in conversation with texts regarding euro-american christian history and theologies. The human being’s relationship with nature is interrogated by analyzing concepts like theological anthropology, interdependence, creation, reciprocity, commodification, exploitation, and salvation. Within these divergent worldviews, the students will reflect on and interrogate the question: How does intellectual theory impact our embodied reality?

Adv. Req.:	Greek II
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Continuation of Greek I.

Adv. Req.:	SJE Praxis
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022

Credits:

2

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Are you contributing to conflicts, attempting to diffuse them, or leading the way to systemic transformation? Whether you’re in a church, non-profit, or private/public setting, conflict is inevitable. For every role, there are tools you can use to allow space for current conflict management and resolution. But then, what’s next? How can we transform our systems of conflict and shape or influence the organization toward a culture of open dialogue and learning? In this course, you will learn inclusive and trauma-informed methodologies for managing personal and group conflict and techniques to create a lasting organizational/community framework for an evolving culture of systemic transformation. Using your own real-life scenarios, you will experience various ways to prevent or address conflict personally and organizationally.

Adv. Req.:	Elective Course
Crs. Dates:	Nov 29–Dec 10, 2021

Credits:

2

Canvas Course
Syllabus

In a world of direct, structural, and cultural violence, how do we find the internal resources and cultivate individual and collective practices to resist injustice and engage our prophetic voices? We will consider numerous examples of grounding and centering practices from a variety of religious and spiritual traditions that encourage us to develop strength, rest, and joy for our bodies and spirits within a life and community of active resistance to oppression. We will ask ourselves: what are the internal resources necessary to sustain long-term prophetic voice and activism and create authentic communities committed to undermining domination? We will seek to develop personal and communal spiritual routines which honor the integrity of different cultures and resist cultural appropriation.

Adv. Req.:	Financial Management
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022

Credits:

2

Canvas Course
Syllabus

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.:	Storytelling & Narr. Just
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

This course explores how justice might be defined, sought and made through the use of storytelling and narrative forms of various types: such as historical record, education, the autobiographical nature of resistance to oppression, socio-political commentary as story, narrative clarification of individual and community values, including preservation of culture, motivation for the work of justice, and the creation of community itself through story. The course includes storytelling perspectives such as oral history and tradition, narrative theory, auto/biography, and performance/theatre. Using multiple storytelling and narrative platforms, students will examine others’ stories and narratives of justice-seeking-and-making and create and examine their own.

Adv. Req.:	Elective Course
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

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:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022

Credits:

2

Canvas Course
Syllabus

This course focuses on the practice of writing in a graduate school of theology as an academic discipline. By the end of the course, the student will have learned to present clear arguments in their own voice, using correct citation and formal academic language, in several theological genres such as theology, sermon writing, and biblical exegesis. This class will aid writers at all levels of writing development, from students new to writing in theological humanities to experts looking to sharpen their rhetorical style and personal theological voice. It will also aid students from non-majority backgrounds and cultures in understanding the cultural conventions of Western academic writing.

Adv. Req.:	Elective Course
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Adv. Req.:	Elective Course
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022

Credits:

4

This course is a survey of Native American cosmologies/spiritualities as compared with the US culturally christian worldview. Native American Studies resources, giving special emphasis to Indigenous women’s writings, are placed in conversation with texts regarding euro-american christian history and theologies. The human being’s relationship with nature is interrogated by analyzing concepts like theological anthropology, interdependence, creation, reciprocity, commodification, exploitation, and salvation. Within these divergent worldviews, the students will reflect on and interrogate the question: How does intellectual theory impact our embodied reality?

Adv. Req.:	English Reformations
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

This course argues that English Christianity has always been in the process of reformation. The Venerable Bede in his Ecclesiastical History of the English People documents this tendency in the early middle ages. Henry VIII's reforming turn, the reforms sought by John Wesley and by John Henry Newman continued the process. Current upheavals in the post colonial era constitute a new chapter in a reformation still underway.

Adv. Req.:	Elective Course
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022

Credits:

4

Credits:

4

This course explores how justice might be defined, sought and made through the use of storytelling and narrative forms of various types: such as historical record, education, the autobiographical nature of resistance to oppression, socio-political commentary as story, narrative clarification of individual and community values, including preservation of culture, motivation for the work of justice, and the creation of community itself through story. The course includes storytelling perspectives such as oral history and tradition, narrative theory, auto/biography, and performance/theatre. Using multiple storytelling and narrative platforms, students will examine others’ stories and narratives of justice-seeking-and-making and create and examine their own.

Adv. Req.:

Clin Pastoral Educ

Credits:	8
Prereqs:	Interdisciplinary Seminar
	Identity, Power, Vocation, and Community
	Identity, Power and Difference completed
	Completed 24 hours of coursework
	Vocation and Orientation completed

CPE is the required form of internship for MAPSC students and an additional experience available to MDiv students under supervision and directed by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. Students making this course a part of their Internship requirement must submit a petition to the director of Professional Formation before enrolling. 8 hours, Pass/Fail

Find out more about Kristina Lizardy-Hajbi.

Adv. Req.:

Thesis 6000 words

Credits:

4

MA Thesis Project/Research

Find out more about Carrie Doehring.

Adv. Req.:

Thesis 6000 words

Credits:

4

MA Thesis Project/Research

Find out more about Tony Alumkal.

Adv. Req.:

Thesis 6000 words

Credits:

4

MA Thesis Project/Research

Adv. Req.:

Elective Course

Credits:

4

As a supplement to the OPF Curriculum it normally follows the successful completion of Internship or CPE.

Find out more about Kristina Lizardy-Hajbi.

Adv. Req.:	DMinSem.Fnds/Proph.Ldrshp
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Mon, Feb 07, 08:00–11:00AM
	Tue, Feb 08, 08:00–11:00AM
	Mon, Feb 07, 01:00–05:00PM
	Tue, Feb 08, 01:00–05:00PM

Credits:

6

Canvas Course
Syllabus

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.

Credits:

0

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Adv. Req.:	MinPrax: PreMarC & Wedngs
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Meetings:	Mon, Jan 17, 10:00AM–Noon

Credits:

2

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Through the integration of theology, theory, and practice, this course will invite students to consider and analyze the minister’s role in planning and carrying out weddings and premarital counseling.

Find out more about Eunjoo Kim.

Adv. Req.:	DMinSem.Adv.Pract.Th.Res
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Mon, Feb 07, 08:00–11:00AM
	Tue, Feb 08, 08:00–11:00AM
	Mon, Feb 07, 01:00AM–05:00PM
	Tue, Feb 08, 01:00AM–05:00PM

Credits:

6

Canvas Course
Syllabus

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.

Adv. Req.:	Soc Just & Eth Seminars
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Tue, Feb 08, 01:00–05:00PM

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

A survey of major bioethical debates and the perspectives offered by different Christian denominations and organizations. Topics include stem cell research, cloning, human genetic engineering, and euthanasia. Students will learn how the specific debates are shaped by larger religious dynamics, such as the ways in which both liberal and evangelical Protestants have historically turned to science to validate their theological stances

Find out more about Tony Alumkal.

Adv. Req.:	Identity,Pow&Voc.inCom1&2
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Tue, Feb 08, 01:00–05:00PM
	Wed, Feb 09, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:	4
Room:	Shattuck Hall

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 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Wed, Feb 09, 01:00–05:00PM

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

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 Hebrew Bible
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Wed, Feb 09, 01:00–05:00PM

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

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 Mark George.

Adv. Req.:	Eth. Analysis & Advocacy
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Wed, Feb 09, 01:00–05:00PM

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

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 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Wed, Feb 09, 01:00–05:00PM

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.:	Intro to Xn Worship
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Meetings:	Wed, Jan 26, 10:00AM–Noon
	Wed, Mar 16, 10:00AM–Noon

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

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.

Find out more about Eunjoo Kim.

Adv. Req.:	Elective Course
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Tue, Feb 08, 01:00–03:00PM
	Wed, Feb 09, 08:00–10:00AM

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

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.:	Elective Course
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Tue, Feb 08, 03:00–05:00PM
	Wed, Feb 09, 10:00AM–Noon

Credits:

4

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.:	Intro to History
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Tue, Feb 08, 01:00–03:00PM
	Wed, Feb 09, 08:00–10:00AM

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.

Adv. Req.:	Intro to History
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Tue, Feb 08, 03:00–05:00PM
	Wed, Feb 09, 10:00AM–Noon

Credits:

4

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.

Adv. Req.:	Asian American Theologies
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Tue, Feb 08, 01:00–03:00PM
	Wed, Feb 09, 08:00–10:00AM

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Adv. Req.:	Internship phase 2
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022

Credits:	4
Prereqs:	Internship Sem.

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.:	Intro to Hebrew Bible
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Thu, Feb 10, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:

4

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 Hebrew Bible
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Thu, Feb 10, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:

4

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 Mark George.

Adv. Req.:	Eth. Analysis & Advocacy
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Thu, Feb 10, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:

4

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 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Thu, Feb 10, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:

4

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.:	Intro to Theology
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Thu, Feb 10, 01:00–05:00PM

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

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.

Find out more about Ted Vial.

Adv. Req.:	Jew.Christn.Rela,50-500CE
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Thu, Feb 10, 01:00–05:00PM

Credits:	4
Prereqs:	Intro/Hist.Chri

Canvas Course
Syllabus

This course considers the “parting of the ways” between Judaism and Christianity, beginning with the tumultuous first century (the Jewish War and the beginnings of the Jesus tradition) and continuing through the synthesis of Christianity and Empire in late antiquity. Along the way, we will consider how Christianity and Judaism emerged from a common matrix, influenced and co-created each other, and Othered each other in their processes of self-definition. We will attend especially to the problems with the “World Religions” model, ancient identity formation, the origins of Christian anti-Semitism, the effects of empire and diaspora, and modern attempts to explain the “parting.”

Find out more about Eric Smith.

Adv. Req.:	Interdisciplinary Seminar
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Thu, Feb 10, 01:00–05:00PM
	Fri, Feb 11, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

Find out more about Tony Alumkal.

Adv. Req.:	Identity,Power&Voc.inCom2
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Thu, Feb 10, 01:00–05:00PM
	Fri, Feb 11, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:	2
Room:	Shattuck Hall
Prereqs:	IPVC1

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.:	Comp.Phil.Rel:Violence
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Fri, Feb 11, 01:00–05:00PM

Credits:

4

Canvas Course
Syllabus

In the last decade or so, a plethora of articles and books have been written on the topic of “violence and religion” and “religious violence” (they may or may not be the same thing). Although not all of these works have been explicitly comparative, they all, by virtue of their employment of the very terminology, partake of the discourse of comparative religion, whether they do so explicitly or not. Is there, then, a common theoretical move that links these seemingly naturally conjoined terms, religion and violence? In talking about “religion and violence” or “religious violence,” what do we gain? what do we lose? Given that the academy has, across the board, grown increasingly suspicious of talk of such universal categories as mysticism, myth, theology and, especially, religion, have we perhaps let “religious violence” fly under our theoretical radars? This course attempts to address these issues, and attempts to come to some common understanding of what religion violence is and what causes it.

Find out more about Jacob Kinnard.

Adv. Req.:	Intro to Theology
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Fri, Feb 11, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:

4

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.

Find out more about Ted Vial.

Adv. Req.:	PTSD
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Fri, Feb 11, 01:00–05:00PM

Credits:	4
Prereqs:	Past & Spr Care

Canvas Course
Syllabus

We will use a practical theological approach to understanding traumatic narratives and how spiritual practices of compassion prepare us to listen. Readings from psychological of religion and intercultural spiritual care and our own spiritual practices will help us listen compassionately and become more theologically reflexive when we listen to trauma stories. We will use psychological perspectives to understand acute stress responses and post-traumatic stress (PTS), post-traumatic growth (PTG) and religious coping. We will use theological perspectives (theodicies) to compare traditional and contemporary ways of understanding traumatic suffering, and, in particular, the moral dilemmas generated by trauma and its aftermath.

Find out more about Carrie Doehring.

Adv. Req.:	Jew.Christn.Rela,50-500CE
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Fri, Feb 11, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:	4
Prereqs:	Intro/Hist.Chri

This course considers the “parting of the ways” between Judaism and Christianity, beginning with the tumultuous first century (the Jewish War and the beginnings of the Jesus tradition) and continuing through the synthesis of Christianity and Empire in late antiquity. Along the way, we will consider how Christianity and Judaism emerged from a common matrix, influenced and co-created each other, and Othered each other in their processes of self-definition. We will attend especially to the problems with the “World Religions” model, ancient identity formation, the origins of Christian anti-Semitism, the effects of empire and diaspora, and modern attempts to explain the “parting.”

Find out more about Eric Smith.

Adv. Req.:	Identity,Power&Voc.inCom2
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Fri, Feb 11, 01:00–05:00PM
	Sat, Feb 12, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:	2
Room:	Shattuck Hall
Prereqs:	IPVC1

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.:	Comp.Phil.Rel:Violence
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Sat, Feb 12, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:

4

In the last decade or so, a plethora of articles and books have been written on the topic of “violence and religion” and “religious violence” (they may or may not be the same thing). Although not all of these works have been explicitly comparative, they all, by virtue of their employment of the very terminology, partake of the discourse of comparative religion, whether they do so explicitly or not. Is there, then, a common theoretical move that links these seemingly naturally conjoined terms, religion and violence? In talking about “religion and violence” or “religious violence,” what do we gain? what do we lose? Given that the academy has, across the board, grown increasingly suspicious of talk of such universal categories as mysticism, myth, theology and, especially, religion, have we perhaps let “religious violence” fly under our theoretical radars? This course attempts to address these issues, and attempts to come to some common understanding of what religion violence is and what causes it.

Find out more about Jacob Kinnard.

Adv. Req.:	PTSD
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Gath. Dates:	Sat, Feb 12, 08:00AM–Noon

Credits:	4
Prereqs:	Past & Spr Care

We will use a practical theological approach to understanding traumatic narratives and how spiritual practices of compassion prepare us to listen. Readings from psychological of religion and intercultural spiritual care and our own spiritual practices will help us listen compassionately and become more theologically reflexive when we listen to trauma stories. We will use psychological perspectives to understand acute stress responses and post-traumatic stress (PTS), post-traumatic growth (PTG) and religious coping. We will use theological perspectives (theodicies) to compare traditional and contemporary ways of understanding traumatic suffering, and, in particular, the moral dilemmas generated by trauma and its aftermath.

Find out more about Carrie Doehring.

Adv. Req.:	Internship phase 2
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Meetings:	Wed, 09:00–10:15AM

Credits:	4
Prereqs:	Internship Sem.

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 2
Crs. Dates:	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
	Jan 10–Mar 18, 2022
Meetings:	Wed, 09:00–10:15AM

Credits:	4
Prereqs:	Internship Sem.

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.

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