Pre-course advance assignments and reading are required for many summer term courses. Please see the Summer 2009 Course List below for booklists and pre-course assignments.
Registration
Registration processing begins on April 13, 2009. Students currently enrolled at Wesley Theological Seminary must register for Summer Term using WesleyWeb. New students are asked to complete the 2009 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 two weeks prior to the beginning of the course 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 and will receive a full refund of the tuition charges. 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 Registration 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. 2009 rates have been approved. Current tuition rates are:
- $ 475.00 per credit for academic credit
- $ 238.00 per credit for audit
- $ 190.00 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 2009 housing rates are not confirmed at this time, but are projected at:
- $250.00 per week for a double occupancy
- $300.00 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.
COURSE OFFERINGS SUMMER TERM 2009
This is a complete list of the courses being offered during Summer Term 2009. All courses are 2 credits unless otherwise noted.
Biblical InterpretationBI-207 Biblical Storytelling is now listed as RA-175. CLOSED
BI-213 Biblical Hebrew
BI-341 Practicum in Biblical Interpretation CLOSED
BI-293 Hebrew Bible Goes to the Movies
Christian Teaching and Formation
CF-133 Teaching and Learning in Christian Education
CF-204 Spirituality of Prayer(Updated booklist 6/15/09)
CF-246 Practice of Youth Ministry
CF-248 Christian Life Skills for At-Risk Youth
CH-208 The Church and the Civil Rights Movement
Congregational Life and Mission
CM-117 Visual Technologies for the Church
CM-140 Emerging Church: Creating a New CommunityCM-221 Visual Technologies for the Church is now listed as CM-117.
CM-228 Hope for Small Churches
CM-241 Leading Congregations to a Deeper Spiritual Life - CANCELLEDCM-242 Emerging Church: Creating a New Community is now listed as CM-140.
CM-251 Polity of the United Methodist Church
CM-270 Missional Evangelism
Christian Ethics, Sociology and Politics
ES-251 Sociology of Religion
Pastoral Care and Counseling
PC-403 Couples and Family Counseling
PC-404 Death, Dying and Bereavement
Preaching and Worship
PW-201 The Lively Word CLOSED
PW-301 Pastoral Liturgics Practicum
PW-340 Preaching Practicum
Religion and the Arts
RA-112 The Holy in Washington DC Art
RA-135 Music Skills for the Local Church
RA-175 Biblical Storytelling CLOSED
Systematic Theology
ST-180 Philosophy for Theology
ST-462 History and Doctrine in Methodist Traditions CLOSED
Biblical Interpretation
COURSE TITLE: BI-213 Biblical Hebrew
INSTRUCTOR: David Hopkins, Wesley Seminary Professor of Archaeology and Biblical Interpretation
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 1, 2009 - July 10, 2009 / M-F / 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
E-MAIL: dhopkins@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-8699
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 18, 2009
COURSE LIMIT: Credit only - No Audits
CREDITS: 6 credits or 9 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Intensive introduction to Hebrew grammar, vocabulary, and syntax.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
Brown, Driver and Briggs, eds. A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament
Hunter, A. Vanier. Biblical Hebrew Workbook
Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia
Bibleworks (Bible software) -- available on-line at WTS Library or you may purchase a personal copy
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: No pre-class assignment.
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COURSE TITLE: BI-293 Hebrew Bible Goes to the Movies
INSTRUCTOR: Bruce Birch, Wesley Seminary, Dean
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: July 27, 2009 - July 31, 2009 / M-F / 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: bbirch@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-8673
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 13, 2009
COURSE LIMIT: none
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Critical analysis of feature films as a mode of interpretation of the Hebrew Bible; discussion of films in dialogue with critical exegesis.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
Society of Biblical Literature. Semeia 74: Biblical Glamour.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: No pre-class assignment.
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COURSE TITLE: BI-341 Practicum in Biblical Interpretation
INSTRUCTOR: Denise Dombkowski Hopkins, Wesley Seminary Professor Hebrew Bible
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: July 13, 2009 - July 23, 2009 and July 29, 2008 / M-F / 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: ddhopkins@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-8676
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: CLOSED 5/12/09
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.
Tiffany, Frederick and Sharon Ringe. Biblical Interpretation: A Roadmap. Abingdon. Nashville. 1996
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
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Christian Teaching and Formation
COURSE TITLE: CF-133 Teaching and Learning in Christian Education
INSTRUCTOR: Jessicah Duckworth, Wesley Seminary Assistant Professor of Christian Formation and Teaching
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: July 27, 2009 - July 31, 2009 / M-F / 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: jduckworth@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-8655
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 13, 2009
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.
Johnson, George. Starting Small Groups
Schweitzer, Friedrich. The Postmodern Life Cycle
Wimberly, Anne Streaty. Soul Stories
REQUIRED CHOICE TEXT (choose one... see pre-class assignment below):
Moore, Mary Elizabeth Mullino. Teaching as a Sacremental Act.
Webb-Mitchell, Bret. Christly Gestures
REQUIRED CHAPTERS (these will be available on Blackboard):
hooks,bell. Teaching to Transgress: Education as the Practice of Freedom. pgs 35-44; 129-165.
Litchfield, Randy G. "Rethinking Local Bible Study in a Postmodern Era"
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: Text reveiws on all three required texts listed above plus one of the choice texts and hooks reading are due by Monday July 27. All reveiws should be posted to the course's Blackboard site. All five submissions are required to receive credit. Please include the following information within your review:
- Author's perspective and/or claim (state two goals/arguments of the book/chapter)
- Contribution to Christian Education
- Overview of sources/footnotes/endnotes
- Best feature and your evaluation
Download the Teaching and Learning Summer2009 syllabus here.
The following information is avalable on Blackboard, however, if you problems accessing the site, you can download them here. You should, however, rectify any Blackboard issues as students are required to post onto Blackboard during the class.
CF-133 welcome e-mail
hooks for CF-133 summer
Litchfield for CF-133 summer
form
COURSE TITLE: CF-204 Spirituality of Prayer
INSTRUCTOR: Art Thomas, Wesley Seminary Adjunct
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: July 13, 2009 - July 24, 2009 / M-F / 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: athomas@qis.net
PHONE: 410-756-6092
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 29, 2009
COURSE LIMIT: none
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits of 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Ways of cultivating personal and corporate prayer by considering God's character, our hindrances, prayer types, methods, retreats, and small groups. Insights from Western, African, and Korean saints. Designs for teaching congregations and enriching pastoral devotion.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
UPDATED BOOK LIST 6/15/09
Brown, Patricia. Paths to Prayer
Blythe, Teresa. 50 Ways to Pray: Practices from Manay Traditions and Times
Bounds, E.M. The Works of EM Bounds on Prayer
Foster, Richard. Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home
Harkness, Georgia. Selections from Prayer and the Common Life will be placed on Blackboard (see advance work assignment below)
THESE BOOKS WERE ON THE BOOKLIST - BUT ARE OUT OF PRINT AND NO LONGER REQUIRED
Cho, David Yonggi. Prayer That Brings Revival
Hutchinson, Gloria. Six Ways to Pray from Six Great Saints
Rowlett, Martha Graybeal. Praying Together: Forming Prayer Ministries in Your Congregation
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: Please read the following before coming to class:
Foster, Richard. Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home
Harkness, Georgia. Prayer and the Common Life Selections from Harkness will be placed on Blackboard. Read pp 25-41, 86-114, 167-192.
Download Spirituality of Prayer summer 2009 syllabus
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COURSE TITLE: CF-246 Practice of Youth Ministry
INSTRUCTOR: Stephen Gallaher, Wesley Seminary Adjunct Faculty, Salt 'n Light Ministries
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: May 26, 2009 - May 29, 2009 / M-F / 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
E-MAIL: sgallahe@messiah.edu
PHONE:717-503-7222
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 11, 2009
COURSE LIMIT: none
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: A vital reflection and critical examination upon the wide range of issues inherent within the practice of youth ministry, with particular attention upon ministry models, opportunities for youth ministry development, management needs and ministry accountability within diverse cultural and socio-economic contexts.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
Burns, Jim. Uncommon Youth Ministry
Fields, Doug. Your First Two Years
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: Please read the Fields text prior to coming to class. Write a reflection paper (between four-five pages) on Fields. (Due the first day of class) This paper should include, but not be limited to, the following:
* Identify three significant learnings/insights gleaned from the text that are helpful and applicable to your understanding of youth ministry (provide specifics) or what you determine to be beneficial for the development of ministry to, with and through youth.
* Describe, at least, three areas of personal challange raised through reading this text in light of a youth ministry practice.
Download the Practice of Youth Ministry syllabus here.
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COURSE TITLE: CF-248 Christian Life Skills for At-Risk Youth
INSTRUCTOR: Fred Smith, Wesley Seminary Associate Professor of Urban Ministry
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 1, 2009 - June 12, 2009 / M-F / 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: fsmith@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-8596
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 18, 2009
COURSE LIMIT: none
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: An introduction to the principles and dynamics of youth work with urban at-risk youth. Topics will include the Seven Christian Life Skills for the disadvantaged population. Work with a model for mentoring and disciplining at-risk youth. Research of fatalism, nihilism, faith based organizations and urban youth.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
Benson, Galbraith & Espeland. What Kids Need to Succeed
Everson, Thomas. The On-Going Journey
Finnegan, William. Cold New World
Kozol, Jonathan. Amazing Grace: THe Lives of Children and the Conscience of the Nation
RECOMMENDED TEXTS:
Parker, Evelyn. Trouble Don't Always Last
Strommer, Mertov. Five Cries of Youth
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
Download the CF-248 Christian Life Skills for at Risk Youth syllabus here
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History of Christianity
COURSE TITLE: CH-208 The Church and the Civil Rights Movement
INSTRUCTOR: C. Anthony Hunt, Wesley Seminary Adjunct Faculty
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: July 13, 2009 - July 24, 2009 / M-F / 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
E-MAIL:
PHONE:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 29, 2009
COURSE LIMIT: none
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: A historical, theological and socio-cultural analysis of some of the major people, places and events of the Civil Rights Movement, with particular focus on the implications of the movement on the contemporary church.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
Bass S. Jonathan. Blessed are the Peacemakers
King, Martin Luther, Jr. Stride Toward Freedom
Marsh, Charles. The Beloved Community
Ross, Rosetta E. Witnessing and Testifying
Watley, William D. Roots of Resistance: The Nonviolent Ethic of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
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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: July 6, 2009 - July 10, 2009 / M-F / 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: jconte@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-6074
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 22, 2009
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: Please check the syllabus for a read assignment for the first class meeting July 6, 2009.
Download the Visual Technology Syllabus here.
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COURSE TITLE: CM-140 Emerging Church: Creating a New Community
INSTRUCTORS: Jim Walker & Jeff Eddings, Wesley Seminary Adjunct Faculty, Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community, Pittsburgh, PA
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 29, 2009 - July 2, 2009 / M-TH / 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
E-MAIL: jim@hotmetalbridge.com
PHONE: 412-481-4010
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 15, 2009
COURSE LIMIT: none
CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Theological exploration of the need for a new kind of church to reach a new kind of Jesus follower. Church planting fundamentals from beginning to end resulting in a tangible, actionable plan.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 1 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
Tickle, Phyllis. The Divine Hours - Pocket Edition
Tickle, Phyllis. The Great Emergence
Walker, Jim. Dirty Word
RECOMMENDED
Bonhoffer, Dietrich. Life Together
SUGGESTED
Frost and Hirsch. The Shaping of Things to Come.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
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COURSE TITLE: CM-228 Hope for Small Churches
INSTRUCTOR: Lew Parks, Wesley Seminary Professor of Theology, Ministry and Congregational Development & Director of Doctor of Ministry Program
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: July 27, 2009 - July 31, 2009 / M-F / 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: lparks@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-6481
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 13, 2009
COURSE LIMIT: none
CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Various exercises in ecclesiology for the sake of uncovering a contemporary vision of hope for small churches. The application of this vision to the fiscal, sociological, cultural and denominational challenges facing small churches.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 1 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
Crandall, Ron. Turnaround and Beyond: A Hopeful Future for Small Membership Churches
Parks, Lewis A. Preaching in the Small Membership Church
Ray, David R. The Indispensable Guide for Smaller Churches
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: Please print off the attached letter from Dr. Parks. It contains pre-class assignments. small church note summer 2009
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COURSE TITLE: CM-241 Leading Congregations to a Deeper Spiritual Life CANCELLED
INSTRUCTOR: Gina G. Campbell, Wesley Adjunct Faculty
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 15, 2009 - June 26, 2009 / M-F / 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
E-MAIL: ginagcampbell@gmail.com
PHONE: 703-236-9303
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 25, 2009
COURSE LIMIT: none
CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Exploring authentic presence in spiritual leadership and connecting family systems thinking to spiritual deepening. Ministry as a wellspring of disciplines including gratitude, silence, stillness and how to recognize signs and openings.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 1 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
Benefiel, Margaret. Soul at Work: Spiritual Leadership in Organizations
Palmer, Parker. A Hidden Wholeness
Richardson, Ronald. Creating a Healthier Church
Thurman, Howard. Disciplines of the Spirit
NOTE: While not required reading, the use of A Family Genogram Workbook by Israel Galino, Elaine Boomer and Don Reagan, Educational Consultants, 2006 will be extremely helpful in preparing for classroom discussions, presentations and for completing assignments for those unfamiliar with familiy systems thinking.
RECOMMENDED TEXTS:
Brother Lawrence. The Practice of the Presence of God
Doughty, Steve. To Walk in Integrity: Spiritual Leadership in Times of Crisis
Hudson, Trevor. A Miles in My Shoes
Kelly, Thomas R. A Testament of Devotion
Smith, Luther E., Jr. Intimacy and Mission: Intentional Community as Crucible for Radical Discipleship
Vennard, Jane. A Praying Congregation
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: A pre-assignment paper is due the first day of class, of five pages in length, based on the assigned readings by Parker Palmer and Howard Thurman. Reflect on the authors' ideas concerning the components of deeper living. What practices or postures create openings and possibilities for deeper living? What is each author saying about authenticity of the self, about authenticity in pastoral leadership, about authenticity in community life? Reflecting on your own experience, how have you experienced these practices and postures as strengths and as challenges in family life; congregational life; in personal spiritual practice. What effect do you see that this personal experience has/may have on your own pastoral presence?
download Leading Congregations Deeper Syllabus
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COURSE TITLE: CM-251 Polity of the United Methodist Church
INSTRUCTOR: Lewis Parks, Wesley Seminary Professor of Theology, Ministry and Congregational Development & Director of Doctor of Ministry Program
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 15, 2009 - June 26, 2009 / M-F / 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: lparks@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-6481
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2009
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, Harriey 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: Please print attached letter from Dr. Parks. It contains pre-class information. Polity note to students 2009
download Polity summer 2009 syllabus
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COURSE TITLE: CM-270 Missional Evangelism
INSTRUCTOR: Timothy Gerde, Wesley Seminary Adjunct Faculty
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: May 26, 2009 - May 29, 2009 / T-F / 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
E-MAIL: tgerde@peaklandumc.org
PHONE: 434-546-1086
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: CLOSED
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. Recleaiming the Great Commission
PRE-CLASS ASSIGNMENT: Due the first day of class - Each student will prepare a two page synopsis on each of the five texts. These shoud include at least two questions for discussion.
download Evangelism Syllabus summer 2009
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Christian Ethics, Sociology and Politics
COURSE TITLE: ES-251 Sociology of Religion
INSTRUCTOR: James Shopshire, Wesley Seminary Professor of the Sociology of Religion
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 15, 2009 - June 26, 2009 / M-F / 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: jshopshire@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-8616
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2009
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:
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: You will receive the syllabus on the first day of class. Please begin reading the required books. You should aslo make yourself familiar with the following websites:
http://religions.pewforum.org/reports
www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2007/apr/07042602.html
www.nytimes.com/2007/04/15/us/15hispanic.html
http:///electronicchurch.org/2002/NCC_members.htm
http://www.electronicchurch.org
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Pastoral Care and Counseling
COURSE TITLE: PC-403 Couple and Family Counseling
INSTRUCTOR: Mary Clark Moschella, Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Congregational Care
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 1, 2009 - June 12, 2009 / M-F / 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: mmoschella@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-8675
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 18, 2008
COURSE LIMIT: 20 students
CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Pastoral work with couples preparing for marriage as well as families moving through divorce. An overveiw of couple, marriage and family counseling, and cross-cultural issues in family health and healing.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 1 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
Anderson and Fite. Becoming Married.
Hendrix, Harville. Getting the Love You Want.
McGoldrick, Monica. You Can Go Home Again: Reconnecting with your Family.
Miller-McLemore, Bonnie. In the Midst of Chaos: Caring for Children as Spiritual Practice.
Weaver,Revilla and Koenig. Counseling Families Across the Stages of Life.
RECOMMENDED:
Luther, Donald J. Preparing for Marriage: A Guide for Christian Couples.
McGoldrick, Monica, Randy Gerson, and Sueli Petry. Genograms: Assessment and Intervention. 3rd ed.
SUGGESTED:
Carter, Betty, Monica McGoldrick. The Expanded Family Life Cycles: Individual, Family and Social Perspectives
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: Read all of the required texts and write a 2-page summary of each to be handed in the first day of class.
Download the PC-403 Couples and Family Counseling syllabus here
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COURSE TITLE: PC-404 Death Dying and Bereavement
INSTRUCTOR: Michael Koppel, Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Congregational Care
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 15, 2009 - June 17, 2009 / M-W / 1:00p.m. - 4:30 p.m.;
June 22, 2009 - June 26, 2009 / M-F / 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: mkoppel@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-8557
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 8, 2009
COURSE LIMIT: 20 students
CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Pastoral care with dying and grieving persons
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 1 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
Anderson, Megory. Sacred Dying: Creating Rituals for Embracing the End of Life.
Groves, Richard and Henriette Anne Klauser. The American Book of Dying: Lessons in Healing Spiritual Pain.
Karaban, Roslyn A. Difficult Deaths, Complicated Losses: A Practical Guide for Ministering to Grievers.
Nuland, Sherwin B. How We Die: Reflections on Life's Final Chapter.
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: Write a 4-5 page paper due the first day of class using the following guidelines:
1) Tell about an experience of loss or death in your life.
2) How did you ritualize this experience? If you didn't do so at the time, how can you imagine doing it now?
3) Consider yourself as a teacher to others about the cultural aspects of your experience. Identify a few of the particular cultural patterns or dynamics operative. Also, reflect on how your family, cultural, or social experience helps with and/or stifles the grief process?
4) What did you learn from this experienced death or some other form of loss?
Download the PC404 Summer 2009 syllabus here.
Preaching and Worship
COURSE TITLE: PW-201 The Lively Word
INSTRUCTOR: Roberta Kisker, Wesley Seminary Adjunct Faculty
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: May 26, 2009 - May 30, 2009 / T-Sat. / 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
E-MAIL:
PHONE:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: CLOSED
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.
Download the Lively Word Summer 2009 syllabus here.
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COURSE TITLE: PW-301Pastoral Liturgics Practicum
INSTRUCTOR: William B. McClain, Wesley Seminary Mary Elizabeth McGehee Joyce Professor of Preaching
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 15, 2009 - June 26, 2009 / M-F / 1:30p.m. - 4:30p.m.
E-MAIL: wbmcclain28@juno.com
PHONE: 202-885-8644
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2009
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
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COURSE TITLE: PW-340 Preaching Practicum
INSTRUCTOR: William B. McClain, Wesley Seminary Mary Elizabeth McGehee Joyce Professor of Preaching
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 15, 2009 - June 26, 2009 / M-F / 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: wbmcclain28@juno.com
PHONE: 202-885-8644
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2009
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
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Religion and the Arts
COURSE TITLE: RA-112 The Holy in Washington DC Art
INSTRUCTOR: Catherine Kapikian, Wesley Seminary Distinguished Artist in Residence
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: May 26, 2009 - May 29, 2009 / M-Th / 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
E-MAIL:
PHONE:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: CLOSED
COURSE LIMIT: 15 students
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Theological themes and major styles of art encountered through studio lectures, slide presentations, and field trips to this city's painting, sculpture, manuscript illumination, icons and stained glass. Application of learnings to local church.
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
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COURSE TITLE: RA-135 Music Skills for the Local Church
INSTRUCTOR: Eileen Guenther, Associate Professor of Church Music & Director Summer Term Program
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: May 26, 2009 - May 30, 2009 / T-Sat. / 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: eguenther@wesleyseminary.edu
PHONE: 202-885-8628
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: CLOSED
COURSE LIMIT: 10 students
COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits or 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: The basics of music for pastors and others in local church ministry. Music reading, terminology, listening drills, singing of hymn tunes and basic sight reading. This course is intended for those who have little or no previous musical experience. Fulfills Arts requirement
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
Palmer, Willard. Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Lesson Book 1
Palmer, Willard. Alfred's Basic Piano Course: Theory Book 1
Palmer, Willard. Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Sacred Book 1
Saliers, Don. Music and Theology
Scheer, Greg. The Art of Worship: A Musicians' Guide to Leading Modern Worship
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: Please read both the Saliers and Scheer books before coming to class.
Download the Music Skills Summer syllabus here.
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COURSE TITLE: RA-175 Biblical Storytelling
INSTRUCTOR: Tracy Radosevic, Wesley Seminary Adjunct Faculty
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 1, 2009 - June 12, 2009 / M-F / 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
E-MAIL: tracy@tracyrad.com
PHONE: 410-467-2996
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: CLOSED 5/8/09
COURSE LIMIT: 20
CREDITS: 2 credits
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.
Boomershine, Thomas. Story Journey
Hearon and Ruge-Jones. The Bible in Ancient and Modern Media
Lipman, Dave. Improving your Storytelling
Swanson, Richard W. Provoking the Gospel
RECOMMENDED TEXTS:
Jensen, Richard A. Preaching Mark's Gospel
McFague, Sallie. Speaking in Parables
Rhoads, Dewey, Michie. Mark as Story
Shiner, Whitney. Proclaiming the Gospel
Watts, D. Jonathan. Gospeltelling
Wilson and Moore. Digital Storytelling
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: TBD
Download Biblical Storytelling summer syllabus here.
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Systematic Theology
COURSE TITLE: ST-180 Philosophy for Theology
INSTRUCTOR: Christopher Dreisbach, Wesley Seminary Adjunct Faculty
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: June 1, 2009 - June 12, 2009 / M-F / 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: cdreisbach@jhu.edu
PHONE: 443-708-0330 (hm)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 18, 2009
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
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COURSE TITLE: ST-462 History and Doctrine in Methodist Traditions CLOSED
INSTRUCTOR: Doug Strong, Dean, Seattle Pacific University
SCHEDULE/DAY/TIME: July 13, 2009 - July 24, 2009 / M-F / 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
E-MAIL: dstrong@spu.edu
PHONE: 206-281-2473
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: CLOSED 5/8/09
COURSE LIMIT: 40 students
COURSE CREDITS: 4 credits or 6 CEUs
DESCRIPTION: Life and thought of John Wesley, early English Methodism, American Methodism to present covering both historical and theological development. Attention also given to the development of indigenous theologies in various cultures. Satisfies United Methodist History and Doctrine requirement. Prerequisites: CH-102 or equivalent.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Textbooks will be available after April 15 at http://www.cokesbury.com/ or by calling 202-885-8680.
Heitzenrater, Richard. Wesley and the People Called Methodist
Outler, Albert, ed. John Wesley's Sermons
Richey, Russell, et al. The Methodist Experience in American: A Sourcebook.
Snyder, Howard, The Radical Wesley and Patterns for Church Renewal
United Methodist Hymnal
RECOMMENDED
Norwood, Frederick. The Story of American Methodism
ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS: 1) Read the Heitzenrater book in its entirety. 2) Read the ten assigned Wesley sermons (noted below) from the Outler book (John Wesley's Sermons). Write a 1-page summary of each of the sermons. These ten summaries will be due on the first day of class Monday, July 13 No exceptions. 3) Read the 10 assigned primary sources articles (noted below) from the Richey et al. book (The Methodist Experience) Write a 1-page answer to the following questions in regard to each of these articles: "What does Methodism mean for this author (or authors)?" These 10 one-page answers will be due on Monday July 20. (Note: It is strongly suggested that students work on these summaries prior to the beginning of the class in order to get them completed by the due date.)
The following sermons will be read from Outler:
"The One Thing Needful" p. 34
"Salvation by Faith" p. 40
"The Almost Christian" p.61
"Justification by Faith" p. 111
"The Witness of the Spirit I" p. 145
"The New Birth" p. 335
"Christian Perfection" p. 69
"The Scripture Way of Salvation" p. 371
"The Catholic Spirit" p. 299
"Causes of the Inefficacy of Christianity" p. 549
The following articles will be read from Richey:
"Richard Allen" pp.116-122
"Thomas Coke and Francis Asbury" pp. 123-133
"Jarena Lee" pp. 171-174
"William Stockton" pp. 202-203
"Benigno Cardenas" pp. 288-291
"B.T. Roberts" pp. 318-321
"Abel Stevens" pp. 339-340
"Mary Griffith" pp. 395-397
"Harry Ward" pp. 498 - 499
"J.S. Ryang" pp. 521-524
The syllabus for this course will be handed out on the first day of class.
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