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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
| THEO 2710 |
THEO 3710 |
THEO 3715 |
THEO 3730 |
THEO 3735 |
THEO 4720 |
THEO 4940 |
THEO 4950 |
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| THEO 2710: () Offerings |
| Introduces students to the definition, scope, and nature of the Church's teaching ministry. The task of educational ministry is designing teaching/learning experiences and environments that facilitate Christian formation. Students will examine the theological, historical, philosophical, and psycho-social foundations for educational ministry. |
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| THEO 3710: () Offerings |
| Studies the integration of theology and life span psychology in an attempt to understand the process of becoming and being Christian. Stage theories of development, human religious experience, and metaphorical and narrative theology are addressed. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| THEO 3715: () Offerings |
| Examines the intersection of theology and culture as expressed among youth today. The course provides a theological critique aimed at a Christian perspective on youth culture and understanding how culture influences adolescent faith. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| THEO 3730: () Offerings |
| Youth ministry, while relational, is comprised largely of logistical details. Both sides are important. This course addresses the often neglected side of logistics, planning, and programming, balanced by a theological motivation. Emphasis will be placed on planning with diversity and/or special needs which arise within a ministry. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| THEO 3735: () Offerings |
| Examines missions and evangelistic work in youth ministry. The course focuses on outreach to youth and outreach with youth. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| THEO 4720: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: THEO 2710. A study of leadership from four perspectives: theological issues in leadership; understanding oneself as a leader; leadership behavior and skills; and leadership in a team context. The course focuses on preparation for a leadership position in educational ministry. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
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| THEO 4940: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: 25 credits in theology coursework at SPU; current enrollment as a major or minor in the School of Theology. May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| THEO 4950: () Offerings |
| Provides a focused study of a specific theological topic chosen by the instructor. The study typically explores theological perspectives on a contemporary issue. See current Time Schedule for topic. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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