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144 Various training models are presented as well as practical tools for creating more leadership density in the student's congregation. Prerequisites: FC 1101 Biblical and Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry; FC 1102 Relational and Vocational Foundations; FC 1103 Obstacles and Opportunities in Ministry: Research Possibilities. Three hours. PS 1104 Pastoral Care in a Broken Culture Focuses on analyzing the causes and consequences of cultural breakdown. It also identifies several key areas of cultural, familial, and personal brokenness that pastors and ministry leaders frequently encounter. The seminar then provides spiritual, biblical, and psychological strategies and tools to assist students to provide effective pastoral care to those in need within their specific ministry contexts. Prerequisites: FC 1101 Biblical and Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry; FC 1102 Relational and Vocational Foundations; FC 1103 Obstacles and Opportunities in Ministry: Research Possibilities. Three hours. PS 1112 Growing Healthy Congregations Students ask and answer questions such as, what does it take to move a church from dysfunction to health? What do healthy churches look like? How do they grow? And how do leaders attend to their own spiritual and relational health that is so necessary for them to guide a congregation to health? Prerequisites: FC 1101 Biblical and Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry; FC 1102 Relational and Vocational Foundations; FC 1103 Obstacles and Opportunities in Ministry: Research Possibilities. Three hours. SPIRITUAL FORMATION TRACK (CORE COURSES) SF 1101 Biblical and Historical Foundations of Spiritual Formation This seminar explores the theory and practice of spiritual formation that is deeply rooted in Scripture and in the orthodox Christian tradition. Students learn to recover the treasures of the spiritual life that are hidden in the fields of Scripture and history and how these recovered treasures can powerfully shape their lives and ministries. Implications for life in the church and mission to the world will be discussed. Prerequisites: FC 1101 Biblical and Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry; FC 1102 Relational and Vocational Foundations; FC 1103 Obstacles and Opportunities in Ministry: Research Possibilities. Three hours. SF 1102 The Journey and Theology of Spiritual Transformation How do people change to become more Christ-like? That is the core question addressed in this seminar. Students examine biblical, historical, and contemporary models for transformational insights and apply them to their own journeys. Careful attention is given to the theology, nature, and dimensions of the individual, how God relates to humanity, and to the transformative power of communion with the Triune God. Facilitating the journey of transformation in church settings is a major a theme of the seminar. Prerequisites: FC 1101 Biblical and Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry; FC 1102 Relational and Vocational Foundations; FC 1103 Obstacles and Opportunities in Ministry: Research Possibilities. Three hours. SF 1103 The Interior Work Necessary for External Influence Students explore the kind of spiritual development that leads to joy and the power of the Holy Spirit and is embodied through service and leadership with others. Relevant Scripture is discussed and historic models of spiritual life and nurture, including experiencing the presence of God through prayer, cultivating a contemplative lifestyle, and developing a rule of life, are applied to ministry situations. Prerequisites: FC 1101 Biblical and Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry; FC 1102 Relational and Vocational Foundations; FC 1103 Obstacles and Opportunities in Ministry. Three hours.