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101 CH 585 Readings in Church History This course is designed for students who wish to concentrate in an area of special interest through a structured reading program. Prerequisite: CH 500 History of the Christian Movement. Two hours. CH 590, 690 Studies in Church History These course numbers are reserved for courses of special or one-time interest that do not otherwise appear in the catalog. Two or three hours. CH 591, 691 Individualized Study in Church History These course numbers are reserved for courses that are designed to free the student for independent investigation in church history under the guidance of a professor. One to three hours. CH 637 A History of Preaching Provides a comprehensive overview of the crucial role that preaching has played in the life and ministry of the church throughout its history. Special attention is given to the study of certain preachers in their historical context and the nature and content of their preaching. Two hours. CHRISTIAN STUDIES The exigencies and contexts of ministry are constantly changing. This rises the need for leaders who are not narrowly trained, but instead are broadly equipped. The Master of Arts in Christian Studies is designed to meet this need. Students are provided a strong foundation in biblical and theological studies, along with an introduction to the theory and methodology of various forms of ministry. Options and choice are key to this degree, yet the rigor and depth of a Denver Seminary education are not sacrificed. All courses except for the summative paper are taken from other academic departments. CS 790 Christian Studies Summative Paper This course enables students to draw together some of the elements of their experience in the Christian Studies program to address a specific topic, problem, or issue that is relevant to their life and ministry. Prerequisite: Approval of the "Application to Enroll in CS790." Two hours. COUNSELING The counseling division at Denver Seminary encompasses courses from a range of programs. Courses described below are part of programs in clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, counseling ministries, pastoral care and counseling, and chaplaincy. The common threads are the focus on developing practical skills for helping people, understanding the nature of human growth and change, and personal reflection and growth in professional identity. The courses emphasize that God is the ultimate source of all truth and that he reveals his divine purpose in scripture. Students are taught to understand scriptural truth through sound exegesis and to seek additional truth through scientific investigation, thoughtful observation, and scholarly research. CO 500 Pastoral Care and Counseling Relationships Centering on the role of the pastor as an agent of spiritual care, this course considers the common spiritual, emotional, and relational difficulties which people experience, along with the basic skills needed to provide pastoral care to individuals and families within church and parachurch contexts. Three hours.