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132 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, revelation (universal and particular), scripture, the Trinity, attributes of God, the divine persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, creation, human being, and the relation of God to creation. For each major topic, the course introduces and evaluates a variety of theological views and explores the relevance for life and ministry. Pre or corequisite: GS 500 Thinking Biblically and Theologically. Three hours. TH 501A 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, revelation (universal and particular), scripture, the Trinity, attributes of God, the divine persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, creation, human being, and the relation of God to creation. For each major topic, the course introduces and evaluates a variety of theological views and explores the relevance for life and ministry. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Fellows Program of First Presbyterian Church – Colorado Springs. Three hours. TH 502 Survey of Christian Doctrine II Continues the introduction of students to the grand narrative of Scripture and to the study of theology by examining the fall, sin, the problem of evil, the work of Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, salvation, sanctification, the church, and the consummation. For each major topic, the course introduces and evaluates a variety of theological views and explores the relevance for life and ministry. 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 502A Survey of Christian Doctrine II Continues the introduction of students to the grand narrative of Scripture and to the study of theology by examining the fall, sin, the problem of evil, the work of Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, salvation, sanctification, the church, and the consummation. For each major topic, the course introduces and evaluates a variety of theological views and explores the relevance for life and ministry. Prerequisite: TH 501A; enrollment in the Fellows Program of First Presbyterian Church – Colorado Springs. Three hours.