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153 1101 Biblical and Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry; FC 1102 Relational and Vocational Foundations of Ministry. Three hours. TR 1104 The Practice of Trauma-Informed Ministry Covers practical considerations for effective trauma-informed care for a variety of types of trauma and trauma-impacted populations such as racial trauma, family trauma, socioeconomic trauma, church trauma, and intense crisis, along with everyday trauma awareness. Students will learn how to implement trauma- informed environments, programs, and practices, and prevention in their particular ministry context. Prerequisites: FC 1101 Biblical and Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry; FC 1102 Relational and Vocational Foundations of Ministry. Three hours. SPECIAL TOPICS ST 1201 – 1208 Special Topics These course numbers are reserved for courses within unique or limited-time tracks. Three hours. ELECTIVES EL 1201 – 1208 Special Topics These course numbers are reserved for courses of special or one-time opportunity that do not otherwise appear in the catalog. Three hours. EL 1290 Individualized Study This course number is reserved for courses designed to free the student for independent investigation under the guidance of a professor. One to three hours. EL 1216 Ministry in a Sexually Broken Culture An exploration of healthy and maladaptive human sexuality from biological, psychological, sociological, theological, and familial perspectives. Topics include issues of gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, sexual behavior, pornography, sexual disorders and addictions, and resources for ministry and pastoral care. Biblical perspectives are affirmed within the context of socio-cultural trends, values, and norms. Students will address issues that are relevant to the populations with whom they work. Three hours. EL 1220 Reclaiming Ecclesiology: Faithful Foundations for Effective Ministry This course integrates biblical, theological, historical, and sociocultural perspectives and principles toward a robust functional (rather than purely systematic) ecclesiology. In other words: What, really, is the church? What is its purpose? What should a "lived-out" church look like, individually, corporately, and culturally, particularly in an age when believers' relationships are shaped by social media, technology, and myriad Christian enterprises? Particular emphasis will be made on personal application to each student's particular context and role, whether pastors or church staff, para-church leaders, or laity. Three hours. THESIS DT 1101 Obstacles and Opportunities in Ministry: Research Possibilities In this course students develop a researchable question and methodology to address the obstacle or opportunity they have identified within their ministry context. Students are introduced to various research methods, the process of writing a literature review, and will develop a road map for completion of their