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124 PME 604 Worship Theory and Practice This interactive course introduces students to the principles and practice of designing and implementing various forms of Protestant worship experiences. It includes theological instruction and hands-on practice within their own faith tradition, in Protestant settings, the wider Ecumenical Christian community, multi- faith contexts, and secular, community settings. Students will learn how to create, structure, organize, lead, and implement a wide variety of worship and religious services without compromising their personal beliefs and those of their faith community. This course focuses on a holistic worship experience and is not limited to musical worship. Particular attention is given to prayer in secular vs. religious settings. Two hours. THEOLOGY The primary goals of theology courses are to help students (1) learn to think theologically, (2) achieve a constructive combination of both knowledge of a variety of theological perspectives and a healthy confidence of personal and orthodox theological conviction, and (3) bring theology to bear upon contemporary issues related to both personal life and ministry, and the life and ministry of the church in the world. TH 501 Survey of Christian Doctrine I Introduces students to the grand narrative of Scripture—creation, fall, redemption, consummation—and to the study of theology by examining prolegomena, theological method, the Trinity, the attributes of God, the person and work of the Father, the person and work of Christ, the person and work of the Holy Spirit, creation, universal revelation, and human being. The course will critique alternate views, consider exegetical issues, help students to develop their own theological views, and examine the relevance for life and ministry for each topic studied. Pre or corequisite: GS 500 Thinking Biblically and Theologically. Three hours. TH 502 Survey of Christian Doctrine II Continues the introduction of students to the grand narrative of Scripture—creation, fall, redemption, consummation—and to the study of theology by examining the work of Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church, and last things The course presents and critiques alternate views, considers exegetical issues, helps students in developing their own theological views, and examines the relevance for life and ministry of each topic studied. Prerequisite: TH 501 Survey of Christian Doctrine I/Pre or corequisite for MA (Theology) students: TH 501 Survey of Christian Doctrine I. Three hours. TH 508 Introduction to Theological Reflection This course introduces both the practice and substance of Christian theological reflection. Particular attention is given to theological reflection on issues of relevance to leadership, spiritual formation and soul care, and cultural engagement. Satisfies the TH requirement for the LD, SF, and CE professional M.A. degrees only. Pre or corequisite: GS 500 Thinking Biblically and Theologically. Three hours. TH 590, 690 Studies in Theology 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. TH 591, 691 Individualized Study in Theology These course numbers are reserved for courses that are designed to free the student for independent investigation in theology under the guidance of a professor. One to three hours.