This is the new form for course proposals for the masters program. Masters Course Proposal Form Proposed Course Subject*BI - Biblical InterpretationCH - History of ChristianityCF - Christian Teaching and FoundationsCM - Congregational and Life MinistryEP - Ethics and Public TheologyIS - Integrated Theological StudiesMM - Practice in Ministry & MissionPC - Pastoral Care and CounselingPW - Preaching and WorshipRA - Religion and the ArtsST - Systematic TheologyWR - World ReligionsProposed Course Level (Actual number will be assigned by Registrar)*100 level Courses which meet degree requirements (no prerequisites) 200 level Elective courses (no prerequisites) 300 level Courses which meet degree requirements (has prerequisites) 400 level Elective courses (has prerequisites) 500 level Directed Study, Independent Study, Advanced Research, Thesis Writing, etc.100200300I dont knowDegree Program*Master of Divinity/Theology/ArtsDoctor of MinistrySpecializations* African American Church Studies Children and Youth Advocacy Public Theology Urban Ministry Theology and the Arts Select all that applyInstructor Name* First Last Semester*SpringSummerFallJtermYear* Proposed Course Title* Brief Course Description*Prerequisite* Yes No Specify Prerequisites Credit Hours*OneTwoThreeEnrollment LimitTypical limits include practica 15, seminars 20, electives 25Please enter a number from 0 to 125.Rationale: (What is the distinctive contribution this course makes to the curriculum?)*Anticipated Course Requirements:*Rough idea of coursework Please indicate any specific degree program or specialization (e.g. Urban Ministry, Emerging Church, etc.) requirements or a Distribution Requirement for a given discipline which this course fulfills:Please upload your bibliography here*Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 256 MB.How will this course be offered?* Online Hybrid Virtual In Person Will your course require live sessions via Zoom? Yes No Optional only How many in-person sessions will be held, or how frequently will they be held? (example, every three weeks on Saturday mornings)Please describe how content will be presented to students.Please describe how you will create community in the online environment.Please describe frequency and weight of graded activities.Please indicate which of the seminary curricular goals this course fulfills Religious Heritage Goal: Students will cultivate deep roots in the foundational biblical and theological traditions of the Christian faith. (check all that apply) knowledge of biblical and historical foundations of Christian theology and practice; critical understanding of methodological issues in interpreting these traditions for contemporary faith and practice engagement with the diversity of the Christian heritage and imaginative expression in liturgy, writing and the arts Cultural Context Goal: Students will engage diverse cultural contexts sensitively, critically and constructively. (Check all that apply) ability to enter into diverse cultural communities with an openness to encountering, contributing to, and learning from different cultural perspectives critical use of methods for identifying and analyzing cultural patterns, social structures, and economic forces impacting human communities and their lived faith constructive engagement in collaborative ministry with others in ways that are culturally informed Ministerial and Public Leadership Students will hone their own skills for ministry and enable the ministry and leadership of others. (Check all that apply) skill in practicing the arts of ministry and church leadership ability to work effectively with others to facilitate their gifts for service and leadership in the church, in community organization, and in the public square fruitful approaches toward innovation to help others face new challenges and opportunities for creative and faithful ministry and mission Personal and Spiritual Formation Goal: Students will strive toward deeper integration intellectually, morally, emotionally and spiritually. (Check all that apply) committed discipleship as faithful individuals and as persons of moral character within community responsibility for directing their learning for more effective engagement self-awareness, especially of their own emotional processes in interaction with other
