Courses and Schedules - Spring 2008

Spring Semester 2008

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 Download Summer 2008 Hebrew Schedule & Registration form


January Term 2008 - Reformed Worship and Sacraments
 Registration Form - Reformed Worship and Sacraments

• Register after January 14 and pay $25 late registration fee
• Register after February 2 and pay $50 late registration fee

• Chapel Saturdays:  February 16, March 8 and April 12,  1:00 - 1:30 pm
• Seminary Day and Chapel:  February 16 and  April 12, 1:00pm-3:00pm
• Closing Celebration and Chapel honoring our graduating seniors will be held May 17, 10am-12pm
• Commencement on our San Anselmo campus will be Saturday, May 24.
• HOLIDAYS OBSERVED – Office Closed – January 21; February 18; March 21; May 26

Please note the following schedule conflicts:
Christian Education conflicts with New Testament course: Feb 14; March 27; April 17
Christian Education conflicts with Pastoral Care course: Feb 9; March 8; April 5

OT1200 Old Testament: Latter Prophets – (3 Units, Core)

Class Schedule and Location:  
Wednesdays, 6:45-10:00 pm – February 13, 20; March 5, 12; April 2, 23, 30.
Saturdays: 9:00 am -Noon and 2:00-5:00 pm - March 29; April 12; May 10

New Testament; Biblical Exegesis (3 Units, Elective)
 An exegetical study SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1of The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-7:28) in its literary, historical and theological context.  The course will pay special attention to the Sermon on the Mount in the context of the Gospel according to Matthew, its socio-historical context within the early Jewish Christian and the theological implications of the Sermon for the Evangelist’s community.  In addition, the course will address issues of social location of the Matthean community with particular attention to critical issues of discipleship resulting from reading the Sermon on the Mount from the perspectives of the of social locations of contemporary communities

Class Schedule and Location:           
Thursdays:  6:45 – 10:00pm February 7, 14; March 6, 27; April 3, 17; May 1
Saturdays: 9:00 am - Noon and 2:00-5:00 pm -February 23; March 15, April 26

ST1085 Systematic Theology II (3 Units, Core)
This is the second of a two-semester introductory course in systematic theology.  Its specific purpose is to help the student gain, by his or her own efforts, a basic knowledge of the principal topics of the theology of the universal church.  We compare Reformed and feminist understandings of God’s redemptive act through Jesus Christ, our response of faith by the power of the Spirit, the nature of the Christian life, and our engagement with the world. Prerequisite:            Systematic Theology I, or equivalent

Professors:   Rebecca Prichard – English Section – Classroom A
                        SungDo Kang – Korean Section – Classroom B

Class Schedule:  
Tuesdays:  6:45pm-10:00pm - February 5; March 11, 25; April 8, 22; May 6, 13
Saturdays: 9:00 am -Noon and 2:00-5:00 pm - February 16, March 1, April 19

PS1015 Pastoral Care and Counseling (3 Units, Core)
An introduction to the fundamentals of pastoral care in the congregational context.  Practical theology,
personality theory, family systems theory, and psychotherapy theory and methods are brought to bear on
enhancing the quality of ministry. Please note: Both the English and Korean sections will be meeting on consecutive Fridays and Saturdays.

Class Schedule:
Friday, February 8 – 6:45pm-10:00pm
Saturday, February 9 - 9:00 am -Noon and 2:00-5:00 pm
Friday, March 7 - 6:45pm-10:00pm
Saturday, March 8 - 9:00 am -Noon and 2:00-5:00 pm
Friday, April 4 – 6:45pm-10:00pm
Saturday, April 5 - 9:00 am -Noon and 2:00-5:00 pm
Friday, May 2 – 6:45pm-10:00pm
Saturday, May 3 - 9:00 am -Noon and 2:00-5:00 pm

Christian Education (3 Units, Elective)
This course will explore historical and contemporary models of educational ministry (Christian education). Particular attention will be given to practical application of these theoretical models and the development of the church as a learning community. Students will gain experience planning and leading educational events as well as resources for education in congregational settings.
Professor:            Vicki Wiltse – Classroom B

Class Schedule:
Thursdays: 6:45pm – 10:00pm – February 14, 21; March 13, 27; April 17, 24; May 8
Saturdays: 9:00am-Noon and 2:00-5:00pm – February 9, March 8, April 5

Introduction to Ministry II (3 Units Core)

Professor:     Elizabeth Nordquist, Lead Professor, English Section
                        Rex McDaniel, Adjunct – Classroom B
                        So Young Park – Korean Section – Schedule and Location TBA
                       
English Section Class Schedule:
ITM/SMS Saturday Retreat (Mandatory):  February 2, 9:00 am-noon and 2:00-5:00 pm – Classroom A
Mondays, 6:45-10:00 pm –February 4, 11; March 3. 17, 24; April 14, 28 May 12 – Classroom B

           
Supervised Ministry II (3 Units Core)
Professors:   Elizabeth Nordquist – Classroom A
                        So Young Park – Korean Section – Schedule and Location TBA

English Section Class Schedule:
ITM/SMS Saturday Retreat (Mandatory): February 2, 9:00 am-noon and 2:00-5:00 pm – Classroom A
Mondays, 6:45-10:00 pm –February 4, 11; March 3. 17, 24; April 14, 28 May 12 – Classroom A

Theological English (continue from Fall 2007) - Wendy Tajima - Schedule TBA

                       
Companions on the Inner Way: Retreat (3 Units Elective) – This course is designed as an opportunity for students to experience in lecture, practice and contemplative exercises an aspect of Christian spirituality. This class meets as an intensive week of theological reflection and practice during the retreat. The course provides first person experience in a variety of spiritual practices and an opportunity for theological reflection through reading, research and writing following the week long retreat. Students must be able to be on-site for the entire retreat in order to receive credit for the class. Space is limited.

A student must register and pay tuition first with SFTS/Southern California for this 3 unit class; next students must register directly with Companions on the Inner Way, 1329 Seventh Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122, noting that they are SFTS/SC students, asking for a work scholarship, if one is available. Tuition will cover half of of retreat registration; the work scholarship, if available, will cover the other half. Work at the retreat includes working with the book table, worship environment, the art room or other tasks as needed. Each student is responsible for his or her own room and board.

Professors:  Elizabeth Nordquist, Lead Professor

Class Location and Schedule:  Sunday, February 24 thru Friday, February 29 – Rancho Capistrano Conference Center – San Juan Capistrano CA