E-Learning Courses
CHRS 723S
[EL] The Practice of Prayer
“Practice makes perfect” has often been the slogan for teachers and parents who want to impress upon their students or children the importance of discipline. In reality, practice never makes perfect, “practice makes permanent.” This course will explore the many forms of prayer available to us as we practice our spiritual life. This course fulfills the WCHR requirement.
ELearning course - Course Closed
CMED 701F
[EL] Today’s Children’s Ministry
This course will examine Biblical and theological foundations in order to provide a practical approach to ministry with children, which goes beyond basic programming. A particular focus will be given to children’s spiritual and faith development using key contemporary writings and research in light of current issues impacting children’s lives. Students in this course will engage a holistic perspective to ministry with children and are expected to articulate a relevant church approach and vision. Prerequisite: Introductory CMED course. This course fulfills an upper-level CMED requirement.
ELearning course.
CMLE 673J [EL]
Perspectives on Congregational Transformation
Using the writings of a number of contemporary advocates of congregational renewal and change, this course will explore key dynamics shaping the context in which congregations find themselves today. A particular focus will be the impact of the end of Christendom and the emergence of postmodernity. Students will address appropriate responses to these realities and consider their significance for their own ministry.
ELearning course - May 26 - July 3
CMLE 775S
[EL] The Way of Emergent Church and Ministry
The emergent/emerging church movement has taken American Christianity by storm over the past decade. In this course, students will read some of the cornerstone literature of the movement and examine its theology and practice. They will also engage in conversation about the movement with an insider and a theologian. This course fulfills a CMLE requirement.
ELearning course
ETHI 640J [EL]
Introduction to Christian Ethics: Principles and Virtues
This course is an introduction to key theories, methods, figures, and terms of Christian ethics. Most readings are in the primary works of significant authors in the field. Both contemporary and historical writers are included. This course provides a grounding in Christian virtue theory and moral principles, and integrates readings with personal reflections on ethics. The course is on-line May 25 - July 3, 2009. The final paper is due August 21, 2009.
Elearning course - May 26 - July 3.
INTE 704/804
[EL] Leading from Within: Leadership and Spirituality
In twenty-first century America, leaders are rewarded for their drive, decisiveness, productivity, and long work hours. What would it mean for a leader to cultivate the inner life, to step off the treadmill, to take time apart for personal reflection? What would leadership arising from a core of spiritual groundedness and compassion look like? This will be an experiential course, in which participants’ own leadership experiences will serve as the basis for reflection and discernment. Insights from the fields of spirituality, management, and leadership studies will be combined to consider leadership of businesses, churches, non-profits, hospitals, and other organizations. Permission of the instructor required.
ELearning course
PSYH 784F
[EL] The Psychology and Theology of Forgiveness
A study of the psychodynamic and theological meanings and clinical/pastoral applications of forgiveness to the human situation of interpersonal and personal shame and guilt. Process models of forgiveness will be explored.
ELearning course
PSYP 725S
[EL] Ministering to Abused and Neglected Children and Their Families
How would you respond to an abused or neglected child in the congregation and how might you help the child’s family? This course will examine the indicators of child abuse and neglect, explore the reporting obligations of clergy and suggest ways to minister to the abusive or neglectful family both from the pastoral perspective as well as the congregational response. There is one required on-campus session. Permission of the instructor required.
ELearning course
THEO 637F
[EL] Process Theology
An exploration of the basic concepts of the school of process theology that is grounded in the philosophical thought of Alfred North Whitehead and Charles Hartshorne. Specific attention is given to the interface of process theology with fields of contemporary interest such as feminist/womanist theologies, economics and politics, ecology, and world religions. This course fulfills an upper-level THEO requirement.
ELearning course
THEO 678F
[EL] Confessing Christ
This course of study will feature a reflection on the legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and his contribution to the discussion and understanding of the meaning of Christian discipleship in the modern world. The study will entail an introductory, but relatively comprehensive, exploration of the words and witness of the German pastor, theologian, disciple, and activist and martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The course will seek to delineate and address key issues of faith and life for Christian disciples in light of Bonhoeffer’s witness and with respect to contemporary challenges facing the Church and world. Reflection on the biography and theology of Bonhoeffer will be related to the meaning of discipleship for contemporary Christians.
ELearning course
Key to Course Listings
| Key | Description |
|---|---|
| EL | "EL" following a course description indicates an E-Learning course. |
| F | "F" following a course number indicates a course offered during Fall semester. |
| S | "S" following a course number indicates a course offered during Spring semester. |
| W | "W" following a course number indicates a course offered during Winter Session in January. |
| J | "J" following a course number indicates a course offered during June. |
| Y |
"Y" following a course number indicates a yearlong course. Students must register each semester for year-long courses. |
This listing is subject to change. Continue to check the school's eb site, www.ants.edu, for current information about course listings, times and dates. All courses, including Church and Ministry Department courses, are now offered for 3 credits. Only students following the pre-2001 M.Div. curriculum may elect to take courses for other than 3 credits. Unless otherwise noted, courses are generally limited to 55 students.
Levels of Instruction
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| 500 | Language courses or introductory courses meeting departmental requirements for either the M.Div. or the M.A. degree. |
| 600 | Meet departmental requirements for the M.Div., unless otherwise indicated, or program requirements for the M.A. |
| 700 | For advanced M.Div. and M.A. students with either background in an area or prerequisites completed. These courses meet some departmental upper-level elective requirements for the M.Div. |
| 800 | Primarily for D.Min. and S.T.M. students, although a limited number of seniors with the appropriate background may enroll with the instructor's permission. |
Dual-numbered courses-e.g., [HIST 725/825] - indicate courses that serve more than one level. Students should register for the level appropriate to their program needs.
Example: an M.Div. or M.A. student would register for HIST 725, but an S.T.M. or D.Min. student would register for HIST 825.
