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Fall Semester syllabi are usually posted in April; January and Spring Semester syllabi are posted in October; and Summer Syllabi are posted in March.

Please direct all questions about course syllabi to the Office of Academic Affairs, at 847.866.3903 or jennifer.ould@garrett.edu.

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Summer 2024

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Spring 2024

INT/FE - Integrative/Interdisciplinary Coures

FE 600-610 - Field Education (L Paul)

(.pdf, 141K)

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BIBHB - Hebrew Bible

BIBHB 500 - Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (B Lester)

(.pdf, 807K)

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BIBHB 500X - Introduction to the Hebrew Bible online (B Lester)

(.pdf, 810K)

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BIBHB 512 - Elementary Hebrew 2 (B Lester)

(.pdf, 1220K)

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BIBNT - New Testament

BIBNT 512 Elementary Greek 2 syllabus (D Jeong)

(.pdf, 233K)

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HIST - Christian History

HIST 502A - History of Christian Thought and Practice 2 (A Johnson)

(.pdf, 475K)

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HIST 502X - History of Christian Thought and Practice 2 (A Johnson)

(.pdf, 479K)

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HIST 805 Christianity and Culture in the Early Church (J Papandrea)

(.pdf, 55K)

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THEO - Theology

THEO 604 - Theological Anthropology (A Joh)

(.pdf, 522K)

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THEO 650 A - Topics Art as theological practice (for registration) (B Bantum)

(.pdf, 87K)

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THEO 650B and SP 650A - Prayer and Theology descriptionand required bibliography (N Bedford)

(.pdf, 633K)

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THEO 850 A - Race in America Book List (B Bryant, R Reyes)

(.pdf, 133K)

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THEO 850 B- Intersectionality and Contemporary Theologies booklist (A Joh)

(.pdf, 377K)

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THEO 500 - Intro to Theology abbreviated syllabus (B Bantum)

(.pdf, 71K)

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ETH - Ethics

ETH 830 - Queer Theoethics (K Ott)

(.pdf, 1320K)

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LTRGY - Preaching, Worship, Church Music

LTRGY 500 A and AX – Preaching and Proclamation (G Brooks)

(.pdf, 371K)

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LTRGY 510 - UM Worship (R Anderson)

(.pdf, 564K)

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LTRGY 810 - Liturgical Theology (R Anderson)

(.pdf, 507K)

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LTRGY 850 A and AX - Preaching and the Margins (G Brooks)

(.pdf, 184K)

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LTRGY 500 B and BX - Preaching and Proclomation (A Wymer)

(.pdf, 924K)

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LTRGY 651 A and AX - Liturgies of Resistance and Repair (A Wymer)

(.pdf, 397K)

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PCC - Pastoral Theology/Pastoral Care and Counseling

PCC 850A - Substance Abuse and Addiction Syllabus (E Journey)

(.pdf, 135K)

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PCC 861-Introduction to Psychological Testing, Measurement,& Assessment (A Lee)

(.pdf, 203K)

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PCC 950B - Clinical Practicum (A Lee)

(.pdf, 168K)

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PCC 960B - Clinical Internship (A Lee)

(.pdf, 183K)

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CE - Christian Education

CE 678 - MAFCEL Practicum Spring 2024 (J Howson)

(.pdf, 647K)

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CE 690 - MAFCEL Portfolio Spring 2024 (V Lee)

(.pdf, 486K)

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CE-837 Approaches to Christian Education (R Blount)

(.pdf, 115K)

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CE 815 - Pedagogies of Resistence_ GSouth (D Junker)

(.pdf, 199K)

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CL - Christian Leadership

CL 510x - Theology of Evangelism (M Teasdale)

(.pdf, 276K)

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CL 621 - EARTH MINISTRY FOR ECOLOGICAL RENEWAL (R Hudgens)

(.pdf, 132K)

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CL 609 - Planning and Planting Congregation (M Teasdale)

(.pdf, 323K)

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SP - Spirituality

SP 650A - Prayer and Theology descriptionand required bibliography (N Bedford)

(.pdf, 633K)

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DENOM - Denominational Studies

DENOM 604x UM Studies 20th Century to Present Syllabus (B Bryant)

(.pdf, 280K)

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DENOM 625 - UMC General Conference 2024 Syllabus (B Bryant)

(.pdf, 141K)

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PH - PhD Courses

PH 903 - PhD Teaching Seminar (D Junker)

(.pdf, 169K)

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January Term 2024

HIST - Christian History

HIST 626 - Hermeneutics in Early Christianity (J Papandrea)

(.pdf, 40K)

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THEO - Theology

THEO 500 - Intro to Theology syllabus jterm 24 (B Bantum)

(.pdf, 74K)

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PCC - Pastoral Theology/Pastoral Care and Counseling

DM 727 - Hermeneutics of Race, Class, Gender, and Age (F LaBoy)

(.pdf, 531K)

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DENOM - Denominational Studies

DENOM-603x Wesley and the 19th Century (B. Bryant)t

(.pdf, 257K)

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DM - Doctor of Ministry Courses

DM 732 - Stewardship, Entrepreneurship and Social Impact Syllabus 2024 (R Blount)

(.pdf, 103K)

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Fall 2023

PCC - Pastoral Theology/Pastoral Care and Counseling

PCC 501 - Foundations and Practice of Chaplaincy (M Washington)

Booklist

(.pdf, 138K)

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PCC 910 - Counseling Theory (A Lee)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 241K)

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PCC 850 - Topics: Lifestyle and Career Development (E Journey)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 121K)

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PCC 860 - Psychopathology & Maladaptive Behavior in Parish/Counseling (E Journey)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 115K)

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PCC 500 - Introduction to Pastoral Care & Counseling (E Acolatse)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 381K)

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PCC 801 - Socio-Cultural Foundations: Pastoral Psychologies of Liberation (E Acolatse)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 326K)

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PCC 610 - Human Relations Skills for Counselors & Chaplains (R Nolasco)

Syallbus

(.pdf, 252K)

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PCC930 - Professional, Legal & Ethical Responsibilities (R Johnson)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 397K)

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PCC930 - Professional, Legal & Ethical Responsibilities (R Johnson)

Booklist

(.pdf, 207K)

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PCC950A - Clinical Practicum (R Nolasco)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 247K)

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PCC960A - Clinical Internship (R Nolasco)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 172K)

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PCC 501 - Foundations and Practice of Chaplaincy (M Washington)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 192K)

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Public Ministry

PM 501 - Public Ministry Formation Retreat I (T Eberhart)

Booklist

(.pdf, 55K)

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PM 503 - Public Ministry Formation Retreat 3 (T Eberhart)

Booklist

(.pdf, 55K)

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INT/FE - Integrative/Interdisciplinary Courses

INT 690 - Senior Colloquy & Project 1 (N Bedford)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 209K)

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BIBHB - Hebrew Bible

BIBHB 511 - Elementary Hebrew I (B Lester)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 281K)

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BIBHB 604A - The Writings: Song of Songs (B Lester)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 255K)

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BIBHB 604X - The Book of Job (J Duncan)

Syllabus

(.docx, 60K)

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BIBNT - New Testament

BIBNT 811/SP 650A - 1 Corinthians and Spirituality: Spirit-Love, Communal Leadership, Hermeneutics (K Yeo)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 266K)

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BIBNT 500 - Introduction to the New Testament (D Jeong)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 262K)

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BIBNT 500 - Introduction to the New Testament (D Jeong)

Booklist

(.pdf, 102K)

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BIBNT 511 - Elementary Greek I (D Jeong)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 191K)

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BIBNT 511 - Elementary Greek I (D Jeong)

Booklist

(.pdf, 75K)

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HIST - Christian History

HIST 501A - History of Christian Thought & Practice I (J Papandrea)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 131K)

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HIST 501X - History of Christian Thought & Practice I (J Papandrea)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 137K)

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THEO - Theology

THEO 604 - Theological Anthropology (A Joh)

Booklist

(.pdf, 7K)

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THEO 850A - Topics: Postcolonial Theory and Theology (A Joh)

Updated Booklist 3.30.23

(.pdf, 153K)

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THEO 650A - Topics Theologies of Black Life (B Bantum)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 251K)

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THEO 540 - Global Christianity in an Interfaith World (H Pieterse)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 178K)

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THEO 680 - Doing Theology Interculturally: World Christianity as Context (H Pieterse)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 47K)

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ETH - Ethics

ETH 500 - Introduction to Christian Ethics (K Ott)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 383K)

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ETH 657 - Regenerative Ethics: Theory, Design, Practice (T Eberhart)

Booklist

(.pdf, 60K)

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LTRGY - Preaching, Worship, Church Music

LTRGY 511 - Worship in Ecumenical Perspective (A Wymer)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 190K)

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LTRGY 500 - Preaching & Proclamation (G Brooks)

(.pdf, 254K)

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CE - Christian Education

CE 850A - Seminar in CE: Emancipatory Pedagogy (D Junker)

Booklist

(.pdf, 77K)

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CE 835 History & Theories of Christian Education (V Lee)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 81K)

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CE 510 - Introduction to Youth Ministry (R Blount)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 118K)

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CL - Christian Leadership

CL 606 - Pastor and People (M Teasdale)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 165K)

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CL 510 - Theology of Evangelism (M Teasdale)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 290K)

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CL 521 - Public Ministry: Methods, Models, and Tools for Social Change (T Eberhart)

Booklist

(.pdf, 61K)

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SP - Spirituality

SP 650A/BIBNT 811 - 1 Corinthians and Spirituality: Spirit-Love, Communal Leadership, Hermeneutics (K Yeo)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 266K)

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DENOM - Denominational Studies

DENOM 603 - UM Studies: Wesley & the 19th Century (M Teasdale)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 366K)

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MTS Core Courses

TS 601/TS 602 - MTS Colloquium (J Duncan)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 252K)

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DM - Doctor of Ministry Courses

DM 703 - Biblical and Theological Foundation for Practical Ministry (D Jeong)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 245K)

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DM790 – Proposal Research and Writing (A Wymer)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 189K)

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PH - Doctor of Philosophy Courses

PH 901 - Biblical & Theological Hermeneutics (N Bedford)

Booklist

(.pdf, 148K)

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PH 910 - Methods, Approaches, & Theories of Biblical Interpretation (D Jeong & J Duncan)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 296K)

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Summer 2023

ETH - Ethics

ETH 661 - Sexuality Education, Ethics, & Ministry (K Ott)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 261K)

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ETH 661 - Sexuality Education, Ethics, & Ministry (K Ott)

Booklist

(.pdf, 183K)

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CE - Christian Education

CE 850A CE Seminar: Children's Books for Liberative Education (V Lee)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 195K)

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CE 661 Focused Study: Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry 2023 (V Lee & R Blount)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 476K)

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DM - Doctor of Ministry Courses

DM 745 - Decolonizing Spirituality (E Acolatse)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 275K)

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DM 731 - Seminar on the Black Church: History, Theology, Prophetic Voice (M Nabors)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 93K)

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June 2023 Writing Workshop (M Nabors)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 38K)

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Spring 2023

INT/FE - Integrative/Interdisciplinary Courses

FE600/610 - Field Education 1 & 2

Syllabus

(.pdf, 137K)

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BIBHB - Hebrew Bible

BIBHB 500A - Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (J Duncan)

Booklist

(.pdf, 57K)

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BIBHB 604 - The Writings: Jonah & Ruth (J Duncan)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 497K)

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BIBHB 601 - Pentateuch: Exodus (C Anderson

Syllabus

(.pdf, 183K)

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BIBHB 651 - Topics: Biblical Laws & Ethics of Biblical Interpretation (C Anderson)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 338K)

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BIBHB 604 - The Writings: Jonah & Ruth (J Duncan)

Booklist

(.pdf, 130K)

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BIBHB 500X - Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (B Lester)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 264K)

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BIBHB 512 - Elementary Hebrew II (B Lester)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 278K)

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BIBHB 500A - Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (J Duncan)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 395K)

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BIBNT - New Testament

BIBNT 500 - Introduction to the New Testament (K Yeo)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 331K)

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BIBNT 512 - Elementary Greek II (D Jeong)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 245K)

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BIBNT 512 - Elementary Greek II (D Jeong)

Booklist

(.pdf, 75K)

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HIST - Christian History

HIST 502A - History of Christian Thought & Practice II (A Johnson)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 208K)

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HIST 502B - History of Christian Thought & Practice II (A Johnson)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 214K)

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HIST 650 - History Topics: History of Christian Social Action (A Johnson)

Booklist

(.pdf, 103K)

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THEO - Theology

THEO 912 - Readings in Theological Methods (A Joh)

Final Syllabus 1.26.23

(.pdf, 201K)

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THEO 650A - Theology Topics: Art as Theological Practice (B Bantum)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 241K)

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THEO 650B - Theology Topics: Theology, Race, and Culture (B Bantum)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 92K)

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THEO 540 - Global Christianity in an Interfaith World (H Pieterse & K Yeo)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 175K)

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THEO 650D - Theology Topics: The Church: Giving Witness in a Pluralistic World (H Pieterse)

Updated Syllabus

(.pdf, 172K)

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THEO 650C/SP 650A - Theology Topics: A Wesleyan Spirituality (B Bryant)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 381K)

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ETH - Ethics

ETH 660 - Ethics and Agency of Children and Youth (K Ott)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 319K)

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ETH 660 - Ethics and Agency of Children and Youth (K Ott)

Booklist

(.pdf, 362K)

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ETH 650A - Ethics Topics: Latinx Ethics (R Reyes)

Booklist

(.pdf, 26K)

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ETH 650B - Ethics Topics: Body Ethics: Metaphor and Materiality (R Reyes)

Booklist

(.pdf, 26K)

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LTRGY - Preaching, Worship, Church Music

LTRGY 510 - United Methodist Worship: Theory & Practice (R Anderson)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 190K)

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LTRGY 500A - Preaching & Proclamation (G Brooks)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 344K)

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LTRGY 500B - Preaching & Proclamation (A Wymer)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 344K)

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LTRGY 500A & B Preaching & Proclamation (G Brooks & A Wymer)

Syllabus - Final

(.pdf, 345K)

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PCC - Pastoral Theology/Pastoral Care and Counseling

PCC 800 - Premarital, Marital, & Family Counseling (A Lee)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 104K)

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PCC 850A - Topics: Theories and Techniques of Group Dynamics (A Lee)

Syllabus

(.pdf, 28K)

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PCC 500 - Introduction to Pastoral Care & Counseling (M Washington)

Updated Syllabus

Change in Professors

(.pdf, 306K)

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