Christian Ministry & Leadership
| Chair | Don Sunukjian, Th.D., Ph.D. |
| Professors | Boersma, McIntosh, Sunukjian |
| Associate Professors | Barber, Edwards, Johnson, TenElshof |
Objectives
The purpose of the Christian Ministry and Leadership department is to prepare the student for three areas of service: to lead the body of Christ in worship; to lead and equip Christians to build up one another; and to train them to reach their community for Christ.
TTPT 510 - Evangelism and Follow-Up (3)
The biblical principles and practice of evangelism and discipleship. The class will seek to develop the skills of personal evangelism, determine strategies for a discipleship ministry. Required of M.Div., and M.A. (B/T.S. emphasis) students.
TTPT 591 - Introduction to Field Education (1)
Introduction into the practical elements of ministry. Emphasis will be placed on career planning, field experience and preparation for Field Education Internship in the M.Div. program. Required of M.Div. students. Lab fee: $40.
TTPT 592 - Field Education (0)
Weekly involvement in ministry with satisfactory completion of student's self-evaluation form and supervisor's evaluation form. Required of M.Div. students. Prerequisite: TTPT 591.
TTPT 602 - Pastoral Ministry (3)
A study of a pastor's call, purpose, and role in ministry. Special attention will be given to providing leadership in worship, music, ordinances, weddings, funerals, and hospital and home visitation. Required of M.Div. (Pastoral and General Ministries, Christian Education).
TTPT 604 - Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy (3)
Study of ministry to the physically, emotionally or relationally sick, crisis ministry, and ministry to the dying and bereaved. The special nature and demands of hospital and military chaplaincy and hospice ministry will also be studied. Prerequisite: TTPT 707. Required of M.Div. P.C.C. and M.A. P.C.C.
TTPT 609 - Expository Preaching (3)
The process of preparation that results in sermons that are biblically accurate, easy to follow, interesting to listen to and relevant to contemporary needs. Required of M.Div. and M.A.(Min.) students. Prerequisite: M.Div. TTBE 517, TTNT 503; M.A. TTBE 517.
TTPT 610 - Contemporary Biblical Preaching (3)
A study of factors leading to preaching effectiveness, including: creative preaching forms, speaker credibility, listener motivation, auditorium size and shape, filing systems and organizing the work week. Required of M.Div. (Pastoral and General Ministries; Evangelism and Discipleship). Prerequisite: TTPT 609.
TTPT 611 - Practical Theology Seminar (1-2)
Discussion of one or more facets of the ministry with an emphasis on serving in the local church. Elective.
TTPT 614 - Church Growth and Church Planting in the USA (3)
A study of the biblical principles and practices for church growth and church planting in the North American context. Special emphasis placed on defining current trends and contemporary models of ministry.
TTPT 620 - Principles and Practice of Worship (2)
A study of the theology and practice of congregational worship from a biblical, psychological, practical, and historical perspective. The course includes an analysis of contemporary styles, and the devel-opment of basic skills for leading congregational worship. Elective.
TTPT 621 - The Asian Church in the American Society (2)
A study of various factors that impact the effectiveness of a second generation English ministry with a first generation Asian church. These factors include how immigration history and family structure shape leadership style and church structure. Since these structures contribute to on-going conflict with American societal values, biblical principles are explored to personally and corporately address conflict resolution.
TTPT 625 - Issues in Asian–American Ministry (2)
A research and discussion based symposium addressing various issues related to pastoral ministry within the Asian American context. Among the many issues addressed are inter-generational, theological, and ministry philosophy concerns. Recommended for all students interested in or currently involved with Asian American Ministries. Elective.
TTPT 626 - Group Counseling Leadership (3)
Learn group leadership skills that can be applied to various contexts including church, counseling and community. Course focuses on content and skills development and you will actually lead a new group with supervision provided through the course. Required of M.A. Ministry and P.C.C. students.
TTPT 627 - Premarital Preparation and Counseling (2)
Counseling techniques applied to dating and courtship, engagement and premarital adjustments. Principles and structures of premarital counseling are stressed and demonstrated. Emphasis on the use of TJTA, Prepare and Family History analysis. Prerequisite: TTPT 707 or permission of professor. Required of M.A.C.E. Reduced Program students. Offered fall, even years.
TTPT 628 - Marital Counseling (3)
Explores the foundations of marriage and marital conflict from Scriptural and psychological perspectives. Reviews approaches to counseling and explores change and growth procedures and skills. Prerequisite: TTPT 707. Required of M.Div. (P.C.C.) and M.A. Min. (M.F.M.).
TTPT 634 - Foundations of Women's Ministries (3)
This course is designed to prepare a student to validate, develop and maintain a biblical, contemporary ministry to women in or through the local church. Key foundational issues such as philosophy of ministry, leadership development, life stages of women, current and future trends and program development will be addressed. Required of M.A. Women's Ministries.
TTPT 691 - Field Education (0)
Weekly involvement in ministry with satisfactory completion of student's self-evaluation form and supervisor's evaluation form. Required of M.Div. students. Prerequisite: TTPT 591, 592.
TTPT 692 - Field Education (0)
Weekly involvement in ministry with satisfactory completion of student's self-evaluation form, supervisor's evaluation form and sermon evaluation form. Required of M.Div. students. Prerequisite: TTPT 591, 592, 691.
TTPT 696 - Internship (1-2)
Directed experience in preparation, enrichment, equipping and remedial ministries in selected churches. May be taken for a maximum of four units. Prerequisite: TTPT 707. Required of M.A. P.C.C. majors in their last three semesters.
TTPT 703 - The Church and Society (3)
A study of biblical ethics and the role the local church plays in the community. Special attention will be given to major social problems such as sanctity of life, chemical abuse, domestic violence, social ills, and the political process. Required of M.A. P.C.C., all M.Div. except mission and urban ministries.
TTPT 706 - Personal Foundations of Ministry (2)
Focused on the importance of self-understanding for spiritual and emotional well-being as well as effective ministry to hurting people, an investigation of the impact of personal and family history on theological outlook, emotional congruence, relational attractions and moral decisions. Several personal assessments as well as one or more therapy sessions are an integral part of this course. Grading on a Credit / No Credit basis. Required in first semester at Talbot. Required of M.Div., and M.A. students. Fee: $60.
TTPT 707 - Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling (2)
Explores ministry to people who request counseling in church and para-church contexts. Starting with relationship building skills, students will discover their limits in help-giving, and learn appropriate referral process. Much of the course focus will then be an exploration of building small communities within a church ministry. Required of M.Div. and M.A. students, except TAPH.
TTPT 708 - Advanced Pastoral Counseling (3)
This course moves beyond learning relationship skills to developing skills that help people with the realization of physical, spiritual, emotional and moral issues in their lives. Secondly, there is a focus on skills that help people take responsibility for the awareness they have gained. The spiritual transformation process is integrated into the development of these skills. Prerequisite: TTPT 706, 707. Required of M.Div. and M.A. (P.C.C.) students.
TTPT 709 - Spiritual Mentoring Group (0)
Each student is required to participate in a semester-long mentoring group. This is an opportunity to build more intimate relationships with God, other students, and a spiritual mentor and to experience God's present action in their life. Spiritual Mentoring Group is to be taken in the semester immediately following TTPT 706. An overnight spiritual retreat is required. Grading is on a Credit / No Credit basis. Required of all M.Div., M.A. students. Fee: $150. Required in second semester at Talbot.
TTPT 711 - Advanced Sermon Preparation (2)
This course will assist advanced students to hone their preaching skills. Students will interact with the professor and various established preachers on issues such as the practice and ethics of persuasion, varieties of personal style and delivery, and planning a preaching calendar. Pre-requisite: TTPT 609. Elective
TTPT 717 - Research Seminar (1-2)
TTPT 718 - Research Seminar (1-2)
In-depth investigation of a topic under the guidance of the Christian Ministry and Leadership department using standard research procedures. Topic selection and course enrollment is by department approval. Elective.
TTPT 722 - Small Group Discipleship (3)
An examination of the role of small groups in the local church for developing biblical community. Emphasis is placed on understanding interpersonal relationships, character development and skills for organizing and leading a small group ministry. Elective. Required of M.Div. Evangelism and Discipleship.
TTPT 725 - Counseling Troubled Families (3)
A comparison of positive and negative family systems in Scripture, in theory and in church life. The development of a team approach to intervention, enrichment and equipping for ministry to families. Prerequisite: TTPT 628, 706, 707 or their equivalents. Required of M.Div., (P.C.C.), (M.F.M.), M.A. (P.C.C.) and M.A. Min. (M.F.M.) students.
TTPT 726 - Creative Preaching (2)
An exploration of innovative ways to proclaim God's Word, such as dramatic narrative, voice-over, audience participation, interview format, and video integration. This course will equip the student to creatively communicate the Bible with cultural relevance and scrip-tural fidelity. Pre-requisite: TTPT 609. Elective.
TTPT 728 - Mentoring in Ministry (3)
Study and practice of mentoring in the context of ministry and preparation for ministry. Students will be exposed to mentoring in a variety of contexts and distill the most important processes of mentoring for ministry. The major proportion of the course will put students into the practice of mentoring where mentoring processes can be experienced first hand. Elective. By signature only.
TTPT 730 - Biblical Leadership and Management (3)
The biblical basis for organizational management and leadership. Examination of the process of planning, organizing, leading and supporting from a biblical basis and made applicable to Christian service and ministry. Required of M.Div. (Pastoral and General Ministries).
TTPT 732 - Money and Ministry: Biblical Study (3)
This course is an exploration of biblical texts related to the personal use of money and possessions with the outcome of leading students to develop a biblical worldview of money that translates into a way of life. Attention will be placed on practical implementation of God's financial principles in the students' church ministry context and family situations. Topics to be covered: materialism and spirituality, honesty, giving, counsel, savings, debt, credit, work, eternity, and church financial education.
TTPT 740 - Issues and Ethics in Ministry (2)
A study of the ethical issues unique to the pastor, his family and the congregation. An examination of theological and psychological aspects of pastoral care, including ethical issues, networking with other health care professionals, management of the practice of church discipline, and equipping of the laity for pastoral care ministries. Required of M.Div. and M.A. (P.C.C.).
TTPT 741 - Preaching Narrative Literature (3)
A great deal of scripture was written in narrative format. This course will equip students to properly interpret the story portions of the Old and New Testament, and assist them in preaching this literature with new confidence and power. Pre-requisite: TTPT 609. Elective.
TTPT 742 - Preaching the Wisdom and Poetic Literature of the Old Testament (3)
A genre sensitive approach to interpreting and communicating the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon, with the goal of equipping the student to capture the insights and spiritual impact of this literature. Pre-requisite: TTPT 609. Elective.
TTPT 743 - Preaching to the Post-Modern Mind (3)
This course will explore how the increasingly influential post-modern worldview impacts the preaching event. The class will give the modern preacher the homiletical tools necessary to function effectively in this intellectual environment. Pre-requisite: TTPT 609. Elective.
TTPT 750 - Directed Study (1-4)
Reading and research in selected areas of study.
TTPT 760 - Seminar (1-3)
Selected topics in the field of ministry. May be repeated with different content.
TTPT 774 - The Family of the Christian Leader (2)
A consideration of the special and unique challenges faced by vocational Christian workers and their families. Includes all phases of occupational Christian ministry. Elective.
TTPT 775 - Parent Education in Ministry (2)
Review of the history of parenting, biblical injunctions and models of parenting, and current research on parenting. Then the development of parent education modules for conferences, seminars, workshops, learning groups or preaching series.
TTPT 791 - Field Internship (2)
TTPT 792 - Field Internship (2)
Integration of all the disciplines of ministry and seminary education. It provides supervised experience in various phases of Christian ministry. One hundred hours of field experience each semester are evaluated in classroom interaction. Required of M.Div. (Pastoral and General Ministries, Evangelism and Discipleship, Marriage and Family) students. (Christian Education students see TTCE 791-792; Urban Ethnic Ministries students see TTCL 791-792.) Prerequisites: TTPT 591, 592, 691, 692; completion of 48 hours of the M.Div. program.
TTPT 802 - Spiritual Conflicts and Counseling (2)
A study of the conflict between the kingdom of darkness and the kingdom of light with an emphasis on the authority, power, protection as well as the vulnerability of the believer. The techniques of counseling the spiritually afflicted are also considered. Elective for Th.M. students; others by departmental permission.
TTPT 807 - Integration of Psychology and Theology (3)
A survey of the different approaches, models and attitudes for the integration of psychology and theology. Elective for Th.M. students; others by departmental permission. (Cross-listed with RSTP 721.)
TTPT 880 - Directed Research (1-3)
In-depth investigation of a topic under the guidance of the Christian Ministry and Leadership department using standard research procedures. Topic selection and course enrollment is by department approval. Elective for Th.M. students.
TTPT 891 - Research Seminar (3)
TTPT 892 - Research Seminar (2)
Discussion and application of the central areas of Christian Ministry and Leadership research and related fields of study. Instruction in research methodology, including the identification of a problem, the steps taken to resolve it, and writing the results.