Courses in Spiritual Formation and Leadership

SF101 Spiritual Formation I
This course challenges students to grasp more fully the reality of identity in Christ both personally and corporately. Life Inventory is the primary resource used in discovering and establishing identity. An adequate understanding of oneâ??s identity in relation to God, self, the body of Christ, and the world is presented as a precursor to developing authentic community. Attendance at three initial class sessions and an all-day Saturday class session (the third Saturday of the semester) is required during this semester in advance of regular group meeting times. (Dates and class locations are identified in the class syllabus.) Transcripted nonacademic credit, fall only. (0 hour)
SF101 Spiritual Formation I
This course challenges students to grasp more fully the reality of identity in Christ both personally and corporately. Life Inventory is the primary resource used in discovering and establishing identity. An adequate understanding of one's identity in relation to God, self, the body of Christ, and the world is presented as a precursor to developing authentic community. Noncredit, fall only. (0 hour)
SF102 Spiritual Formation II
This course challenges students to pursue new depths of trust out of common commitment to discovering Godâ??s authorship in their lives. Life Story is the primary resource used in guiding each group toward the development of authentic community. Transcripted nonacademic credit, spring only. (0 hour)
SF102 Spiritual Formation II
This course challenges students to pursue new depths of trust out of common commitment to discovering God's authorship in their lives. Life Story is the primary resource used in guiding each group toward the development of authentic community. Noncredit, spring only. (0 hour)
SF103 Spiritual Formation III
This course challenges students to examine the personal and corporate implications of sin and grace in their lives. Life Change is the primary resource used in developing integrity in the lives of group members. Noncredit, fall only. (0 hour)
SF103 Spiritual Formation III
This course challenges students to examine the personal and corporate implications of sin and grace in their lives. Life Change is the primary resource used in developing integrity in the lives of group members. Transcripted nonacademic credit, fall only. (0 hour)
SF104 Spiritual Formation IV
This course challenges students to implement their divine design in harmony with the mission of Christ and the uniqueness of others. Life Message is the primary resource used in establishing each group member's vision for future ministry. The course helps focus the remainder of the students' academic experiences by providing an opportunity to anticipate carefully how they might serve the Lord for a lifetime. Noncredit, spring only. (0 hour)
SF104 Spiritual Formation IV
This course challenges students to implement their divine design in harmony with the mission of Christ and the uniqueness of others. Life Vision is the primary resource used in establishing each group member's vision for future ministry. The course helps focus the remainder of the students' academic experiences by providing an opportunity to anticipate carefully how they might serve the Lord for a lifetime. Transcripted nonacademic credit, spring only. (0 hour)
SF215 Leadership Development I
This course guides Spiritual Formation leaders through leading an SF101 group, challenging them to invest in group members' lives using Life Inventory, and acquiring leadership skills for establishing small groups. Fall only. (1 hour)
SF220 Leadership Development II
This course guides Spiritual Formation leaders through leading an SF102 group, challenging them to connect members of the group using Life Story, and acquiring leadership skills for developing authentic community. Spring only. (1 hour)
SF245 M.A./BEL Spiritual Formation
This course focuses on building community through an understanding of and appreciation for God's sovereign and gracious work in the student's life. It is an orientation uniquely suited to a cross-cultural experience. This course may not be taken as a substitute for SF101. Required of and limited to M.A. in Biblical Exegesis and Linguistics students. (0 hour)
SF245 M.A./BEL Spiritual Formation: by independent study
This course focuses on building community through an understanding of and appreciation for God's sovereign and gracious work in the student's life. It is an orientation uniquely suited to a cross-cultural experience. This course may not be taken as a substitute for SF101. Required of and limited to M.A. in Biblical Exegesis and Linguistics students. (0 hour)
SF310 Spir Form in Hist Perspective
(2 hours)
SF320 Spir Form Min in Comtemp Culture
(2 hours)
SF320 Spir Form Min in Contemp Culture
(2 hours)
SF330 Spiritual Disciplines
(2 hours)
SF355 Readings in Christian Spirituality
(2 hours)
SL105 Master of Theology Internship
Supervised field-based training in a local church with leadership opportunities in a congregation under the teaching and counsel of an experienced pastor. Prerequisite: SF101 Spiritual Formation I (Identity). (2 hours)
SL105 Master of Theology Internship
Supervised field-based education in the studentâ??s intended vocational ministry context, under the supervision and encouragement of an experienced ministry mentor. Enrollment limited to Th.M. students. Prerequisite: SF101 Spiritual Formation I (Identity). 3 hours (with optional 4th hour available). (3 hours)
SL105 Master of Theology Internship
Supervised field-based training in a local church with leadership opportunities in a congregation under the teaching and counsel of an experienced pastor. Prerequisite: SF101 Spiritual Formation I (Identity). (3 hours)
SL140 MA in Cross-cult Min Internship
Supervised field-based education in cross-cultural church planting or church nurture in a foreign country or in the United States, under the supervision and encouragement of an experienced ministry mentor. Enrollment limited to M.A./CM students. Prerequisite: SF101 Spiritual Formation I (Identity). 2 hours (with optional 3rd hour available). (2 hours)
SL140 MA in Cross-cult Min Internship
Supervised field-based training in cross-cultural church planting or church nurture in a foreign country or in the United States. Prerequisite: SF101 Spiritual Formation I (Identity). (2 hours)
SL150 MA in Media & Comm Internship
Supervised field-based education in the development and enhancement of media-related communication skills through media production and use in a ministry context, which may include writing, acting, radio evangelism, church-based drama, and radio drama. Students will develop a portfolio in their area of interest as part of their internship. Enrollment limited to M.A./MC students. Prerequisite: SF101 Spiritual Formation I (Identity). 2 hours (with optional 3rd hour available). (2 hours)
SL150 MA in Media & Comm Internship
Supervised field-based training in the development and enhancement of media-related communication skills through media production and use in a ministry context, which may include writing, acting, radio evangelism, church-based drama, and radio drama. Prerequisite: SF101 Spiritual Formation I (Identity). (2 hours)
SL155 MA in Christian Leadership Internship
Supervised field-based education in the studentâ??s intended vocational minstry context, under supervision and encouragement of an experienced ministry mentor. Enrollment limited to M.A./CL students. Prerequisite: SL305 Dynamics of Christian Leadership. 3 hours. (3 hours)
SL155 MA in Christian Leadership Internship
Supervised field-based education in the student's intended vocational ministry context, under supervision and encouragement of an experienced ministry mentor. Enrollment limited to M.A./CL students. Prerequisite: SL305 Dynamics of Leadership. 3 hours. (3 hours)
SL165 MA in Christian Ed Internship
Supervised field-based education in one or more forms of Christian education ministry and educational leadership, under the supervision and encouragement of an experienced ministry mentor. Enrollment limited to M.A./CE students. Prerequisite: SF101 Spiritual Formation I (Identity). 2 hours (with optional 3rd hour available). (2 hours)
SL165 MA in Christian Ed Internship
Supervised field-based training in one or more forms of Christian education ministry in a local church or parachurch organization, with emphasis on educational leadership. Enrollment of students not in the M.A. program in Christian Education requires the consent of the C.E. department. Prerequisite: SF101 Spiritual Formation I (Identity). (2 hours)
SL170 Mast of Sacred Theol Internship
(1 hour)
SL205 TESOL Internship
Supervised field-based training in cross-cultural classroom situations in a foreign country or the United States. Required for TESOL certificate. (2 hours)
SL210 Specialized Internship
Supervised field-based internship in a ministry not covered in other Ministry Leadership internships. Enrollment requires consent of the department. (1 hour)
SL215 MA (Biblical Studies) Internship
(1 hour)
SL305 Dynamics of Christian Leadership
An analysis of the qualities and practices of the effective Christian leader based on principles in Scripture and related literature, with attention to devising a personal philosophy of spiritual leadership. (3 hours)
SL305 Dynamics of Leadership
An analysis of the qualities and practices of the effective Christian leader based on principles in Scripture and related literature, with attention to devising a personal philosophy of spiritual leadership. (3 hours)
SL305 Dynamics of Leadership
An analysis of the qualities and practices of the effective Christian leader based on principles in Scripture and related literature, with attention to devising a personal philosophy of spiritual leadership. Enrollment requires consent of professors.
(3 hours)
SL320 Change and Resistance in Christian Leadership
(2 hours)
SL330 Personal and Organization Leadership Development
(2 hours)
SL330 Personal and Organizational Leadership Development
(2 hours)
SL335 Personal Assessment & Min Vision
A course designed to assess and define a person's ministry strengths and weaknesses and to develop leadership and interpersonal skills for more effective ministry, for the purpose of building confidence in future ministry decisions and developing vision. Limited enrollment. (2 hours)
SL335 Personal Assessment & Min Vision
A course designed to assess and define a person's ministry strengths and weaknesses and to develop leadership and interpersonal skills for more effective ministry, for the purpose of building confidence in future ministry decisions and developing vision. Limited enrollment. Enrollment requires consent of the professor. (2 hours)
SL340 Team Leadership
A study of principles and procedures that relate to leadership in a team environment. This course will focus on the essential elements necessary for effective teamwork on ministry leadership teams in church and parachurch settings. (2 hours)
SL355 Readings in Leadership/Current Issues in Leadership
(2 hours)
SL801 Ministry Residency I
(6 hours)
SL802 Ministry Residency II
(6 hours)