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99 Spiritual Formation Available in English and Korean Spiritual growth and formation is critical, yet often lacking in churches and other organizations. In the spiritual formation track, students learn to effectively guide themselves and their organizations into deeper and more meaningful encounters with God. They also learn to guide those in their communities on the spiritual journey to become what God has designed them to be. Curriculum Course # Sem. Hrs. Biblical and Historical Foundations of Spiritual Formation SF 1101 3 How People Grow SF 1102 3 Fostering Community Formation SF 1103 3 Soul Care in a Broken World SF 1104 3 12 Theology and Apologetics for Ministry Available in Korean Theology and apologetics are essential to Christian ministry. However, theology and apologetics can remain purely theoretical and cognitive endeavor without deliberate attempt to make them applicable and accessible to a given congregation and ministry community. This track aims to help pastors and missionaries explore how to apply practically theological and apologetic truths in their ministry and mission context, especially considering contemporary cultural milieu. Curriculum Course # Sem. Hrs. Becoming a Pastor Theologian: Deepening Doctrinal Ministry TA 1101 3 How People Grow TA 1102 3 Apologetics in Ministerial and Missional Context TA 1103 3 Theology of Suffering and Disability in the Context of Ministry TA 1104 3 12 Trauma-Informed Ministry Available in English The world in which Christian ministers serve and lead is increasingly shaped and defined by trauma of all kinds, from individual to organizational to systemic. In the Trauma-Informed Ministry track, students will gain an understanding of the types, nature, and impact of trauma and will be equipped to provide courageous and compassionate trauma-informed care and leadership within their ministry contexts. Curriculum Course # Sem. Hrs. Understanding Trauma and Attachment TR 1101 3 How People Grow TR 1102 3 Leading Systems/Leading Change TR 1103 3 The Practice of Trauma-Informed Ministry TR 1104 3 or Soul Care in a Broken World PS 1104 3 12 Specialized Ministry The Specialized Ministry track is a "build your own" track. With approval of the program director and the help of their advisor, students may create their own combination of four courses from other tracks to meet their unique needs.