Curriculum

• 神学研究:基督教教育与领导
• 49 Units

• 神学的基础

• 注释的神学
• 6 Units

• THL 311:旧约圣经
• 3

This course will offer an in-depth study of a single book of the Old Testament or several books in their entirety which will vary from offering to offering and be selected by the instructor. Prerequisite: THL 201 或者导师的同意. 如果你学习了另一本书，你可以重修这门课以获得学分.

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• THL 312:新约圣经
• 3

This course will offer an in-depth study of a single book of the New Testament or several smaller books in their entirety which will vary from offering to offering and be selected by the instructor. Prerequisite: THL 202 或者导师的同意. 如果你学习了另一本书，你可以重修这门课以获得学分.

• THL 429:圣经神学和注释
• 3

通过对旧约和新约主要主题的深入研究, this course will introduce and apply the tools and principles of exegesis and hermeneutics with special emphasis on deriving Law and Gospel principles for use in congregational ministry. Prerequisites: THL 201 and THL 202 或者允许同时注册.

• 系统神学(教义)
• 6 Units

• THL 371:基督教教义和信条1
• 3

This introductory course in systematic and confessional theology will cover theological method, 启示与圣经, Law and Gospel, 三位一体的神和他的属性, humanity and sin, 以及耶稣基督作为神与人的位格和工作, 重点是圣经的关键材料及其在路德教信条中的表达.

• THL 372:基督教教义和信条2
• 3

This introductory course in systematic and confessional theology will cover the work of Christ, 圣灵的位格和工作, the church and eschatology with an emphasis on key biblical materials and its expression in the Lutheran Confessions. Prerequisite: THL 371.

• 历史神学
• 3 Units

• THL 304:基督教会历史
• 3

This course will survey the 起源与发展 of the Christian church through the examination of its political and cultural contexts and influences with special consideration given to theological themes which surfaced at different times and places throughout the history of the Christian church, 以21世纪原教旨主义的趋势达到高潮, evangelicalism, and ecumenism.

• Missions
• 3 Units

• THL 430:基督教护教学
• 3

The relationship of the Christian faith to the major philosophies and ideologies that conflict with Christianity will be evaluated from the 2nd century to the present in this course. 前提条件:初级或高级地位或教师同意.

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• THL 481:基督教会的使命
• 3

This course will provide an overview of the theology and practice of Christian missions including the historical development, 传教的方法, 传福音的程序, 范式转变, 培养向他人分享福音所需的技能.

• 其他神学思想
• 3 Units

• rel321:世界宗教
• 3

这门关于世界主要非基督教宗教的概览课程将包括主题, belief patterns, 仪式和崇拜, ethics, social patterns, 起源与发展, 还有圣典.

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• rel375:当代宗教团体
• 3

This introductory survey course of several major Western theological positions is organized around the systems of Roman Catholicism, Luther, 加尔文和卫斯理. Prerequisites: CTHL 101 or CTHL 200 or equivalent.

• 基督教教育及领导

• CED 201:基督教教育导论:理论与实践
• 3

将向学生介绍圣经, theological, and historical foundations of Christian education within the church in this course as they meet and observe Christian education practitioners; create a philosophy of ministry; begin a professional portfolio; and explore their personal interests, giftedness, 以及与基督教教育领袖成功所需的相关技能. Students will also determine their commitment to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Director of Christian Education program. Course requirement: Completion of fingerprint clearance procedures including payment of appropriate fees.

• CED 202:教会领导与管理
• 3

In this course students will explore biblical principles and current practices of leaders and managers: envisioning, organizing, recruitment, training, 对志愿者的监督, budgeting, publicizing, and evaluating with special emphasis upon the application of these functions to church and parachurch leadership and administration. Learning culminates in a strategic ministry plan used within students' fieldwork congregations. Prerequisite: Fingerprint clearance or consent of Christ College's Office of Church Vocations.

• CED 401:高级实习研讨会1
• 3

In this course students will spend time on-site with a serving DCE to acquire experience and skills related to DCE ministry, 包括实习经验的评估, 介绍目前DCE部门的趋势, resources, and philosophies. Prerequisites: Student is in final year of and fully accepted into the DCE program/基督教教育及领导 major.

• CED 402:高级实地考察研讨会II
• 3

Continuation of CED 401. Prerequisite: CED 401.

• CED 470:家庭系统
• 3

本课程将从系统的角度探讨家庭互动的动态. 家庭系统理论的理解将适用于历史, sociological, theological, 以及家庭生活和教会的圣经背景. 主题将包括家庭组成, 家庭生活的过程, family history, 非家庭, 危机评估.

• 鸟叔466:咨询原则
• 3

This foundation course will provide an understanding of the content and process of counseling including basic skills, 法律和道德问题, 危机干预, 文化敏感性, 如何以及何时提及, control-mastery理论, 心理学和神学的结合.

• THL 222:基督徒见证与传福音
• 1

This course will introduce students to the theology and practice of Christian evangelism through the development of the skills needed to share the Gospel with others.

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• ced370:儿童与家庭事工
• 3

This course will examine and evaluate methods and materials appropriate for faith development and reflective of the physical, mental, social, emotional, 以及从出生到六年级儿童的精神需求. 课程评价, facilities, policies, and procedures towards a comprehensive ministry to and with children and their families will be addressed, emphasizing the involvement of children along with their families into the total life of the church. 现场工作组件是必需的.

• CED 380:青年事工与文化
• 3

This course examines youth ministry in the context of cultural influences on adolescents in society today through the lens of Lutheran theology. The course will include discussions on traditional adolescent issues and responses that seek to address these issues. 现场工作组件是必需的.

• 教理讲授:理论与实践
• 3

This course will survey the history, theory, and practice of catechesis in the Lutheran Church. Students will examine a variety of catechetical models and skills needed to develop a holistic approach to the catechesis of youth, adults, and families. 现场工作组件是必需的. 隔年提供. Prerequisite: THL 371 (允许同时注册).

• CED 460:成人事工
• 3

This course will introduce students to the theological foundation of ministry to and with adults, 成年阶段, adult learning, 代际理论, 当代成年人的独特需求, 小组事工的理论与实践, 目前的计划和实践，将装备成人事工, 建立基督的身体, 培养成年人对基督的信心.