Denver Seminary

143 TJA 511 Experience in Historical and Current Issues Learning about the challenges and struggles in modern life in a classroom is helpful and important, however, learning about the issues through physical proximity and relational connection can deepen the learning in powerful ways. This course introduces the principles of practical theology, cultural analysis, and theological reflection from TJA 502 Seminar in Cultural Analysis through physical presence in the historical and current places of social concern. Students will travel to the cities and communities of historic injustice or of current struggle to see, hear, and experience. This may be traveling along the Trail 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 Confrontation of injustice is the prophetic work of the church. Moving your convictions to the public square requires theological rootedness in biblical justice & peacemaking, an understanding of historical movements of change and the necessary tactics for strategic and effective engagement. This course will introduce the learner to understand and work within the three areas of public engagement for social & systemic change: organizing, advocacy and activism. One feature of this course, in addition to its practical application, will be students' opportunity to engage with faith-rooted practitioners and guests who are currently shaping social & systemic change at various civic levels. Utilizing existing case studies and generating issues from within the class, students will implement course content and objectives through direct application. 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.

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