Biblical Studies
What is Biblical Studies?25The Bible in its Ancient Context27Methods of Biblical Interpretation28The Pentateuch23The Historical Books28The Prophets26The Wisdom Literature29The Gospels26The Acts of the Apostles22The Epistles26The Book of Revelation30Theology and the Bible28Christology29Soteriology29Eschatology24
Ethics
What is Ethics?23Moral Dilemmas and Decision-Making24Ethical Theories and Perspectives27Ethics in Christianity28Ethics in Islam29Ethics in Judaism26Bioethics23Environmental Ethics27Social and Political Ethics27Ethical Challenges in Pastoral Care28Ethics in Church Leadership24Ethics in Interfaith Dialogue26
Pastoral Care
Definition and Scope of Pastoral Care30Theological Foundations of Pastoral Care28Models of Pastoral Care25Active Listening and Empathy29Communication and Counseling Techniques20Assessment and Diagnosis22Pastoral Care in Healthcare Settings24Pastoral Care in Educational Settings26Pastoral Care in Cross-Cultural Contexts23Confidentiality and Boundaries25Self-Care and Supervision31Legal and Regulatory Issues29
Homiletics
Definition and Purpose of Homiletics28The History of Homiletics24Theological Foundations of Homiletics23Exegetical and Hermeneutical Principles27Developing a Homiletical Thesis27Crafting the Homiletical Outline29Vocal Delivery and Nonverbal Communication23The Use of Illustrations and Anecdotes28Responding to the Congregation28Thematic Preaching24Expository Preaching26Narrative Preaching28Self-Assessment and Peer Review27Congregational Feedback22Homiletical Criticism25
Missiology
The Old Testament Basis for Mission27The New Testament Basis for Mission24The Early Church and Mission27Medieval and Reformation Mission24Modern Mission Movements24Culture and Mission31Anthropology and Mission22The Trinity and Mission27The Kingdom of God and Mission24Salvation and Mission24Mission Strategy and Planning27Mission Finance and Administration25Mission Partnerships and Collaboration28
Spiritual Formation
Definition and Purpose of Spiritual Formation29Historical and Biblical Foundations of Spiritual Formation23The Role of the Holy Spirit in Spiritual Formation28Prayer24Bible Study29Fasting22Service27The Fruits of the Spirit26The Beatitudes26The Imitation of Christ30The Importance of Christian Community31The Role of Spiritual Direction22The Formation of Christian Leaders27
Leadership
Definition and Nature of Leadership24Leadership Theories and Models24Leadership Skills and Competencies24Biblical Perspectives on Leadership28The Role of the Pastor as a Leader25Leading in a Multicultural and Multifaith Society26Theological Foundations of Mission and Evangelism25Leadership Strategies for Mission and Evangelism22Cross-Cultural Considerations in Mission and Evangelism27Principles of Church Administration and Management24Financial Management in Church Settings27Legal and Ethical Issues in Church Leadership25Theological Foundations of Spiritual Formation30Leadership Practices for Spiritual Formation30Mentoring and Coaching in Spiritual Formation24