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139 of Tears, a journey through the key places of the Civil Rights, or a visit to communities of migration. This course involves travel and must be taken in person. Students in the MA program, Graduate Certificate program or the MDIV concentration may take either TJA 502 or TJA 511. Three hours. TJA 590, 690 Studies in Theology, Justice, and Social Advocacy 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. TJA 591, 691 Individualized Study in Theology, Justice, and Social Advocacy These course numbers are reserved for courses that are designed to free the student for independent investigation in Theology, Justice, and Social Advocacy under the guidance of a professor. One to three hours. TJA 600 Justice in the Public Square: Christian Advocacy When the church decides to confront injustice by engaging in the public square, ministry leaders need to understand the necessary tools to navigate the political landscape and create strategic fields of play. This course not only introduces the learner to formalized advocacy methodology but addresses topics that will enable one to engage in issues at both a holistic and practical level. An important feature of this course in addition to its practical application will be the student's opportunity to engage with community leaders and guests who are shaping public policy at various civic levels. Three hours. TJA 611 Congregational Public Theology and Community Development In a holistic mission of redemption, the church has the privilege and responsibility of working to see its communities and neighborhoods flourish. In this course, students will be introduced to the characteristics and normative practices of congregational public theology and will evaluate a variety of strategies and models of community development with a goal of understanding how the local church can be a positive force for change in a neighborhood. Using congregational public theology, the tenets of Christian Community Development, and competencies in cross-cultural communication students will develop practical, contextual and strategic plans for impacting a community through the church. Three hours. TJA 612 Non-Profit Leadership, Organization and Social Advocacy The people of God can work for the redemption and flourishing of others through the local church, the public or non-profit world, and the corporate world. In this course, students will be exposed to different models of non-profit leadership, be equipped with basic skills in non-profit organization, and wrestle with financial models that go beyond the donation model. In addition to the non-profit world, students will be exposed to the potential redemptive power of business models for social change, specifically the discipline of social entrepreneurship. This course offers learners the opportunity to increase their understanding of economic and social value creation through social entrepreneurship to address poverty alleviation, education, international development, healthcare, and sustainability issues. Three hours. TJA 700 Internship in Theology, Justice, and Social Advocacy This course is a field-based learning experience required of all Theology, Justice, and Advocacy students. It is designed to offer practical vocational experience and skill learning in a mentored service context in order to better prepare for faithful and effective justice ministry. There are two pathways for engaging the internship course. The first is a site-based option that places students in contexts intended to complement and reinforce their academic training; enable an appreciation of the complexity of justice-focused organizations and the individuals who work in the field; and provide students with insights to guide their further development of knowledge and skills in the years ahead. The second option is to engage in a semester-long research project in an area of injustice or social advocacy. The research project requires students to develop research questions, conduct research methods, analyze data, and report on findings. This course is primarily field-based but does require participation in some class sessions. Two hours.