E-Learning Courses
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
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
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.
