Pre-course advance assignments and reading are required for many summer term courses. Please see the Summer 2010 Course List below for book lists and pre-course assignments.
Registration
Registration processing begins on April 5, 2010. Students currently enrolled at Wesley Theological Seminary must register for Summer Term using WesleyWeb. New students are asked to complete the 2010 summer registration form, attach any necessary documentation/applicable fees and mail the materials to:
Office of the Registrar
Wesley Theological Seminary
4500 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
Credit Type Change Policy
- For a 1 week class - students have until the end of the first day of class to change registration type (P/F or Credit)
- For a 2 week class - students have until the end of the second day of class to change registration type (P/F or Credit)
- For the 6 week class - students have until the end of the first week to change registration type (P/F or Credit)
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing by the registration deadline to receive a full refund of tuition charges. Students canceling after the registration deadline through the first day of class will be charged a $100.00 cancellation fee. Cancellation following the first day of class will be charged the full tuition and payment is expected. Students who need to cancel their registration should download the Drop Form and return it to the Registrar's Office requesting to drop the course within the time line above. Non-attendance does not constitute a cancellation.
Finances
Tuition invoices are due the first day of class. Tuition rates vary by course and type of credit being pursued. 2010 - 2011 rates are:
- $ 488.00 per credit for academic credit
- $ 244.00 per credit for audit
- $ 195.00 CEU* for Continuing Education
- $ 40.00 non-refundable fee for first time students only
* CEU stands for Continuing Education Unit. CEU registration is available for ordained clergy, diaconal ministers, or full-time lay professional employees of any denomination.
Housing
Dormitory housing is available on a limited basis at Wesley Theological Seminary. The 2010 housing rates are not confirmed at this time, but are projected at:
- $283.00 per week for a double occupancy
- $335.00 per week for a single occupancy
To reserve housing for the summer term, please complete the summer housing form and submit it electronically to the housing office. You will receive a confirmation via e-mail. For questions about housing, please contact the Housing Office.
Courses
This is a complete list of the courses for Summer 2010. All courses are 2 credits unless otherwise noted.
Biblical Interpretation
BI-263 New Testament Greek
BI-341 Practicum in Biblical Interpretation
Christian Teaching and Formation
CF-133 Teaching and Learning in Christian Education
CF-205 Spiritual Gifts for the Contemporary Church
CF-212 Christianity through Contemporary African Fiction
CF-230 Christian Education and the Black Experience
Congregational Life and Mission
CM-117 Visual Technologies for the Church
CM-133 Best Practices in Church Leadership
CM-210 Life and Writings of Martin Luther King, Jr.
CM-241 The Development of Leadership and Social Conscience in a Campus Context
CM-251 Polity of the United Methodist Church
CM-270 Missional Evangelism
CM-531 Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute of Child Advocate Ministry Independent Study
Christian Ethics, Sociology and Politics
ES-229 The Church of Baseball
ES-251 Sociology of Religion
Pastoral Care and Counseling
PC-201 Introduction to Chaplaincy: An Overview
PC-213 Graceful Eldercare: Ministry with the Aging
Preaching and Worship
PW-201 The Lively Word
PW-301 Pastoral Liturgics Practicum
PW-340 Preaching Practicum
Religion and the Arts
RA-117 Biblical Storytelling
RA-138 Music and Social Justice
RA-495 Visual Theology
Systematic Theology
ST-180 Philosophy for Theology
ST-220 Theology in an Emerging Culture: God, Atheism and the Church
ST-204 Sacramental Theology and Practice
ST-242 Black Theology of James Cone
ST-463-OL United Methodist History - On-Line
ST-464-OL United Methodist Doctrine - On-Line
Biblical Interpretation
COURSE TITLE: BI-263 New Testament Greek
INSTRUCTOR: Claudia Barnes, Wesley Seminary Adjunct Faculty
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 14, 2010 - July 23, 2010/ M-F / 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: cbarnes151@aol.com
PHONE:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 31, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: Credit only - No Audits
CREDITS: 6 credits or 9 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Intensive introduction to Greek grammar, vocabulary, and syntax.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
Black, David. Learn to Read New Testament Greek
Perschlacher, Wesley J. The New Analytical Greek Lexicon
Nestle-Aland Deutsche Bibelgesellchaft. Novum Testamentum Grece
Rogers, Chan III. New Linguistic and Exegetical Key to the Greek New Testament
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
COURSE TITLE: BI-341 Practicum in Biblical Interpretation
INSTRUCTOR: David Hopkins, Wesley Seminary Professor of Archaeology and Biblical Interpretation
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: May 24, 2010 - June 4, 2010 and June 9, 2010/ M-F / 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
E-MAIL: dhopkins@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-8699
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: 12 students
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Practice in the use of the tools and methods of exegesis with particular attention to the hermeneutical issues relating to biblical theology and the role of the Bible in the church. Prerequisites: BI-101, -102, -171, and -172
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
Christian Teaching and Formation
COURSE TITLE: CF-133 Teaching and Learning in Christian Education
INSTRUCTOR: Diedra Kriewald, Wesley Seminary Faculty, Emeritus
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 28, 2010 - July 9, 2010/ M-F / 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon.
E-MAIL:
PHONE:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 14, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: 25 students
CREDIT HOURS: 3 or 4.5 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Explores the theory and practice of learning in the faith community and examines the teaching office in the church and contextual issues in teaching. Fulfills the Christian Teaching and Formation M.Div. requirement.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
COURSE TITLE: CF-205 Spiritual Gifts for the Contemporary Church
INSTRUCTOR: Art Thomas, Wesley Seminary Adjunct
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: July 12, 2010 - July 23, 2010 / M-F / 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: athomas@qis.net
PHONE: 410-756-6092
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 28, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: none
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits of 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Exploration of Biblical spiritual gifts with insights from both charismatic and mainline churches, including attention to confirmation and new member classes, in order to enable students to recognize, develop, and share their gifts within their parishes.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
COURSE TITLE: CF-212 Christianity through Contemporary African Fiction
INSTRUCTOR: Diedra Kriewald, Wesley Seminary Faculty, Emeritus
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 28, 2010 - July 9, 2010/ M-F / 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
E-MAIL:
PHONE:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 14, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: none
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: The reading and discussion of contemporary African fiction as a methodology for teaching and learning about African Christianity.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
COURSE TITLE: CF-230 Christian Education and the Black Experience
INSTRUCTOR: Fred Smith, Wesley Seminary Associate Professor of Urban Ministry
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 21, 2010 - June 25, 2010/M-F/9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: fsmith@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-628-0009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 7, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: none
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Encountering Christian education in the African American community that seeks to transform lives and communities in accordance with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Focus on Christian religious education that addresses current social and spiritual issues plaguing America as a whole, but is decimating the African American community in particular.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
Congregational Life and Mission
COURSE TITLE: CM-117 Visual Technologies for the Church
INSTRUCTOR: Joe Conte, Wesley Seminary, Director of Church Relations and Instructional Technology
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: May 24, 2010 - May 28, 2010/ M-F / 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: jconte@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-6074
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: none
CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: The use of visual technologies for worship and Christian Education applications. Methodologies, hardware and software options, worship space and classroom design and functionality with specific examples from churches engaged in the use of visual technologies.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
- Bausch, Michael. Silver Screen Sacred Story
- Moore and Wilson. Design Matters
- Schultze, Quentin J. High Tech Worship?
- Wilson, Kent. For the Sake of the Gospel
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
Download the Visual Technologies summer 2010 syllabus here.
COURSE TITLE: CM-133 Best Practices in Church Leadership
INSTRUCTOR: Lovett Weems, Wesley Seminary Professor of Church Leadership and Director, G. Douglass Lewis Center for Church Leadership
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 1 , 2010 - June 4, 2010/ M-F / 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
E-MAIL: lovettw@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-8621
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 17, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: 25
CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Positive models for approaching specific leadership and administration issues typically faced by pastors in the first years of ministry; emphasis on local church experience and the constant need to filter that experience through the lenses of vocation, polity, and theological reflection. An introductory level course that will help students identify particular issues for further study while in seminary.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 1 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
Craven, Margaret, I Heard the Owl Call My Name
King, Martin Luther, Jr. Stride Toward Freedom
Parks, Lewis A. and Bruce Birch, Ducking Spears and Dancing Madly: A Biblical Model of Leadership
Weems, Lovett H., Jr. Church Leadership: Vision, Team, Culture and Integrity
Weems, Lovett H., Jr. Taking the Next Step: Leading Lasting Change in the Church
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: please download the attached document for the pre-course assignment. CM-133 2010summer pre-course assignment due the first day of class.
COURSE TITLE: CM-210 Life and Writing of Martin Luther King, Jr.
INSTRUCTOR: C. Anthony Hunt, Wesley Seminary Adjunct Faculty
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 28, 2010 - July 9, 2010/ M-F / 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: cahunt@msn.com
PHONE:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 14, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: none
CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: A historical, theological and socio-cultural analysis of the life and writings of Martin Luther King, Jr., with particular focus on the implications of King's work on the contemporary church and society.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 1 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
COURSE TITLE: CM-241 The Development of Leadership and Social Conscience in a Campus Context
INSTRUCTOR: Malcolm Frazier and Jan Rivero, Wesley Seminary Adjunct Faculty
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 14, 2010 - June 18, 2010 / M-F / 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: frazier10@comcast.net
PHONE:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 24, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: none
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: An exploration of the impact that the campus context has on the social conscience of college students with attention given to leadership development, social justice and advocacy.
REQUIRED TEXTS:Textbooks will be available after April 1 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
COURSE TITLE: CM-251 Polity of the United Methodist Church
INSTRUCTOR: Lewis Parks, Wesley Seminary Professor of Theology, Ministry and Congregational Development & Director, Doctor of Ministry Program
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: July 26, 2010 - July 30, 2010/ M-F / 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: lparks@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-6481
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 12, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: none
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Provides persons with a working knowledge of the Book of Discipline and an appreciation for the objectification of Methodist history and theology of church law. Unpacks the process of ordination and names the issues surrounding ordained identity. Equips persons to lead congregations from maintenance to mission.
REQUIRED TEXTS:Textbooks will be available after April 1 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
- Frank, Thomas Edward. Polity, Practice and the Mission of the UMC 2006 edition only
- Long, Edward L, Jr. Patterns of Polity: Varieties of Church Governance
- Olson, Harriet Jane, ed. The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2008
- Weems, Lovett H. Leadership in the Wesleyan Spirit
http://www.umc.org/ Find the link to General Conference 2008
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
COURSE TITLE: CM-270 Missional Evangelism ** this class to be taught at Mount Vernon Square
INSTRUCTOR: Timothy Gerde, Wesley Seminary Adjunct Faculty
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 21, 2010 - June 25, 2010/ M-F / 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: tgerde@peaklandumc.org
PHONE: 434-546-1086
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 7, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: 25 students
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Theological foundations of Christian evangelism. Various models of theological praxis from the early to the contemporary church. Particular emphasis on contemporary strategies for evangelism and theological criteria for critical evaluation. Fulfills the evangelism requirement for election to provisional membership and commissioning in The United Methodist Church as specified in The Book of Discipline 2008, para. 324.4a.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
- Brueggermann, Walter. Biblical Perspectives on Evangelism
- Kallenberg, Brad J. Live to Tell: Evangelism for a Post-Modern Age
- Newbigin, Lesslie. The Open Secret
- Payne, Clyde and Hamilton Beazley. Reclaiming the Great Commission
COURSE TITLE: CM-531 Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry Independent Study
INSTRUCTOR: Fred Smith, Wesley Seminary Adjunct Faculty
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: July 19, 2010 - July 23, 2010 (conference date)
E-MAIL: fsmith@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-628-0009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 28, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: none
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Independent-study based on the topic for the conference. This conference takes place at Children's Defense Fund Haley Farm in Clinton, TN. Students are responsible for registration for both the conference and the independent study course. Students should arrange their own transportation to and from the conference. For more information go to http://www.childrensdefense.org/child-advocacy-resources-center/faith-based-programs. Independent study time to be arranged directly with the instructor.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
PRE-CLASS ASSIGNMENT: TBD
Christian Ethics, Sociology and Politics
COURSE TITLE: ES-229 Church of Baseball
INSTRUCTOR: Shaun Casey, Wesley Seminary Associate Professor of Christian Ethics
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: May 24, 2010 - May 28, 2010/ M-F / 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: scasey@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-8672
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: none
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: An examination of moral, theological, racial, ethnic, and economic dimensions of American baseball through selected literature and site visits.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
COURSE TITLE: ES-251 Sociology of Religion
INSTRUCTOR: James Shopshire, Wesley Seminary Professor of the Sociology of Religion
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 7, 2010 - June 18, 2010/ M-F / 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: jshopshire@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-8616
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 24, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: 30 students
COURSE CREDITS: 3 credits or 4.5 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: An introduction to the social scientific study of religion with emphasis on understanding the organization and function of the church as a social institution, and patterns of interaction between ideas, structures and processes in religion and society.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
- Bacher, Robert and Kenneth Inskeep. Chasing Down a Rumor, The Death of Mainline Denominations.
- Carroll, Jackson. Mainline to the Future, Congregations for the 21st Century.
- Kim, Jung Ha and Dyong Gap Min. Religions in Asian America, Building Faith Communities.
- Lincoln, C. Eric and Lawrence Mamiya. The Black Church in the African American Experience.
- McGuire, Meredith. Religion: The Social Context (5th edition, paperback)
RECOMMENDED TEXTS:
- Eck, Diana. A New Religious America, How A "Christian Country" has become the World's Most Religiously Diverse Nation.
- Lincoln, C. Eric. Coming Through the Fire: Surviving Race and Place in America.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
Pastoral Care and Counseling
COURSE TITLE: PC-201 Introduction to Chaplaincy: An Overview
INSTRUCTOR: Terry-Thomas Primer and Woodrow Rea, Wesley Seminary Adjunct Faculty
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: July 26, 2010 - July 30, 2010/ M-F / 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
E-MAIL:
PHONE:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 12, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: none
CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: An introduction to the history, skills and knowledge necessary for this specialized ministry. Includes an overview of chaplaincy in health care, colleges, prisons, the military and chaplain's self-care and personal ethics.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 1 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS:
COURSE TITLE: PC-213 Graceful Eldercare: Ministry with the Aging
INSTRUCTOR: Michael Koppel Wesley Seminary Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Congregational Counseling
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: July 12, 2010 - July 23, 2010/ M-F / 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
E-MAIL: mkoppel@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-8557
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 23, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: 20
CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Pastoral care with aging persons, families, and congregations. Theological reflection and resource development with attention to challanges and possibilities for graceful aging with a diversity of persons and communities.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 1 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
Koenig, Harold. Pastoral Care of Older Adults
Saucer and Elster. Our Help in Ages Past
Saussy. The Art of Growing Old.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
Download the Graceful Eldercare syllabus here
Preaching and Worship
COURSE TITLE: PW-201 The Lively Word
INSTRUCTOR: Roberta Kisker, Wesley Seminary Adjunct Faculty
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: May 25, 2010 - May 28, 2010 & June 1, 2010 - June 4, 2010/T-F/ 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
E-MAIL:
PHONE:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: 12 students
COURSE CREDITS: 1 credits or 1.5 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Principles and dynamics of reading scripture and liturgy aloud. Voice work to develop relaxation and range in presentation. Pass/Fail only.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
- Childers, Jana. Performing the Word
- Jacks, G. Robert. Getting the Word Across
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: Read the assigned texts before coming to the first class. Turn in a written response to the questions for each text found in the syllabus on the first day of class.
COURSE TITLE: PW-301 Pastoral Liturgics Practicum
INSTRUCTOR: William B. McClain, Wesley Seminary Mary Elizabeth McGehee Joyce Professor of Preaching
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 1, 2010 - June 4, 2010 / T-F / & June 7, 2010 - June 11, 2010 / M-F / 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. & Saturday June 5, 2010 / 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: wbmcclain28@juno.com
PHONE: 202-885-8644
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 17, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: none
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: The pastor as leader of Sunday worship, both Eucharistic and non-Eucharistic, and as leader of occasional rites (including initiation, marriage, and burial). Emphasis upon the planning and conduct of the services within the various denominational traditions represented in the class. Prerequisite: PW-101
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
No assigned books for this course.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: None
COURSE TITLE: PW-340 Preaching Practicum
INSTRUCTOR: William B. McClain, Wesley Seminary Mary Elizabeth McGehee Joyce Professor of Preaching
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 1, 2010 - June 4, 2010 / T-F / & June 7, 2010 - June 11, 2010 / M-F / 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. & Saturday June 5, 2010 / 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
E-MAIL: wbmcclain28@juno.com
PHONE: 202-885-8644
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 17, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: 15 students
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Development of the skills of sermon preparation, delivery, and critical analysis based on sermons written for and preached to the class. Prerequisite: PW-171
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
No assigned books for this course.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: None
Religion and the Arts
COURSE TITLE: RA-175 Biblical Storytelling
INSTRUCTOR: Tracy Radosevic, Wesley Seminary Adjunct Faculty
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 28, 2010 - July 9, 2010/ M-F / 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
E-MAIL:
PHONE:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 14, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: 12 students
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: An exploration of biblical storytelling -- traditional oral presentations, electronic renderings, and a combination of the two -- in various ministry settings in the context of our digital culture, including the role and practice of biblical storytelling.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
COURSE TITLE: RA-138 Music and Social Justice
INSTRUCTOR: Eileen Guenther, Associate Professor of Church Music & Director Summer Term Program
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 19, 2010 and June 26, 2010 / Sat / 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & June 21, 2010 - June 24, 2010 / M-Th / 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: eguenther@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-8628
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 7, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: none
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: The role of music in causes of peace and justice and the particular works (from hymns to major oratorios) that address themselves to these issues. Fulfills Religion and the Arts requirement
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
COURSE TITLE: RA-495 Visual Theology
INSTRUCTOR: Deborah Sokolove. Wesley Faculty Associate Professor of Art and Worship; Director, Henry Luce III Center for Arts and Religion
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: July 12, 2010 - July 23, 2010/ M-F / 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
E-MAIL: dsokolove@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-8674
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 28, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: none
CREDITS: 2 credits
DESCRIPTION: Theory and practice of theological and aesthetic critique, focusing on studio art projects in process or recently completed by class members, and informed by readings in theological aesthetics and art theory.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
Garcia-Riveria, Alejandro R., A Wounded Innocence: Sketches for a Theology of Art
Hazelton, Roger, A Theological Approach to Art
Jensen and Vrudny, ed., Visual Theology: Forming and Transforming the Community through the Arts
Taylor, Joshua C., Learning to Look: A Handbook for the Visual Arts
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: Please bring an example of a painting, a drawing, or other visual art.
Systematic Theology
COURSE TITLE: ST-180 Philosophy for Theology
INSTRUCTOR: Christopher Dreisbach, Wesley Seminary Adjunct Faculty
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 7, 2010 - June 18, 2010/ M-F / 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: cdreisbach@jhu.edu
PHONE: 443-708-0330 (hm)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 24, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: none
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Introduces students to the history and questions of philosophy with special emphasis on developments that are important for understanding Christian theology. Fulfills undergraduate philosophy requirement.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
- Allen, Diogenes. Philosophy for Understanding Theology
- Allen, Diogenes and Eric O. Springsted, eds. Primary Readings in Philosophy for Understanding Theology
- John Paul II. Fides et Ratio: On the Relationship Between Faith and Reason
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: none
COURSE TITLE: ST-220 Theology in an Emerging Culture: God, Atheism and the Church
INSTRUCTOR: Peter Rollins, Wesley Seminary Adjunct Faculty
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: July 26, 2010 - July 29, 2010 / M-Th / 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
E-MAIL:
PHONE:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 12, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: none
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3.5 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Introduces the major theological debates that have arisen in the aftermath of Nietzsche's famous proclamation that God is dead. Students will wrestle with the theological and cultural significance of this idea and with its complex relationship to Christology. Through direct reference to some of the 20th century's religious thinkers, the course focus will provide a solid foundation upon which to understand the development and import of a new strain of theological thought often labeled 'Emergence Christianity'.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
COURSE TITLE: ST-204 Sacramental Theology and Practice
INSTRUCTOR: Joe Conte, Wesley Seminary Director of Church Relations and Instructional Technology
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 7, 2010 - June 11 / M-F / 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
E-MAIL: jconte@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-6074
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 24, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: none
COURSE CREDITS: 1 credit or 1.5 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: A seminal format exploration of the theology and practice of sacrament in an ecumenical context with particular emphasis on the sacraments of Eucharist and Baptism in the life of communities of faith.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
White, James. Sacraments in Protestant Practice
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
Download the Sacramental Theology summer 2010 syllabus here.
COURSE TITLE: ST-242 Black Theology of James Cone
INSTRUCTOR: Josiah Young, Wesley Seminary Professor of Systematic Theology
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 7, 2010 - June 18, 2010/ M-F / 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: jyoung@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-8623
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 24, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: none
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3.5 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: A study of the writings of James Cone, with attention to the problem of hermeneutics and African-American experience.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
COURSE TITLE: ST-463-OL United Methodist History (on-line)
INSTRUCTOR: Lewis Parks, Wesley Seminary Professor of Theology, Ministry & Congregational Development & Director, Doctor of Ministry ProgramSCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 21, 2010 - July 9, 2010 This course requires access to Blackboard
E-MAIL: lparks@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-6481
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 7, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: 35 students
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3.5 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Introduction to the narratives forming personal and corporal identity of United Methodists today including;founders stories, phases of the denomination, persons representative of major developments; and stories that counter present perceptions. Satisfies United Methodist History requirements for ordination. Prerequisites: CH-102
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
COURSE TITLE: ST-464-OL United Methodist Doctrine (on-line)
INSTRUCTOR: Lewis Parks, Wesley Seminary Professor of Theology, Ministry & Congregational Development & Director, Doctor of Ministry Program
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: July 12, 2010 - July 30, 2010 This course requires access to Blackboard
E-MAIL: lparks@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-6481
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 7, 2010
COURSE LIMIT: 35 students
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3.5 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Introduction to the primary sources for United Methodist theology; experimentation in translating Methodist doctrine into sermons, lessons, and liturgy; and engaging the contemporary issue of clergy health in conversation with john Wesley. . Satisfies United Methodist Doctrine requirements for ordination. Prerequisites: CH-102
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
