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151 PS 1103 Leading Systems/Leading Change Helps students understand the nature of organizational culture and systems, the dynamics of change, and why so many people resist change. Students analyze how Christian organizations function as emotional systems and how systems respond to and are affected by change. The role conflict plays in change is examined along with the practical skills Christian leaders can use to become more effective in leading through conflict to bring effective change in the ministry contexts in which they serve. Prerequisites: FC 1101 Biblical and Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry; FC 1102 Relational and Vocational Foundations of Ministry. Three hours. PS 1104 Soul Care in a Broken World This seminar explores how a ministry leader can care for the souls of others. Students learn in both theory and practice how to walk with those who suffer, with those who are seeking discernment of God's will, with those whose image of God is distorted, with those who are stuck in immaturity or sin, and with those who have a desire to mature in their relationship with Jesus. Students will explore how to implement soul care in a variety of contexts. Prerequisites: FC 1101 Biblical and Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry; FC 1102 Relational and Vocational Foundations of Ministry. Three hours. SPIRITUAL FORMATION SF 1101 Biblical and Historical Foundations of Spiritual Formation This seminar explores the theory and practice of spiritual formation that is deeply rooted in Scripture and in the orthodox Christian tradition. Students learn to recover the treasures of the spiritual life that are hidden in the fields of Scripture and history and how these recovered treasures can powerfully shape their lives and ministries. Implications for life in the church and mission to the world will be discussed. Prerequisites: FC 1101 Biblical and Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry; FC 1102 Relational and Vocational Foundations of Ministry. Three hours. SF 1102 How People Grow Examines biblical and theological bases and the major theoretical models of human development and life span encompassing spiritual, cognitive, emotional, and physical growth and their interrelationship. Special attention is given to the roles of community and relationship with the Triune God and others in the growth process. Prerequisites: FC 1101 Biblical and Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry; FC 1102 Relational and Vocational Foundations of Ministry. Three hours. SF 1103 Fostering Community Formation This course examines the role of community in individual and corporate formation and explores how spiritual formation can effectively be cultivated by leaders and participants in a variety of group settings including families, small groups, congregations, parachurch ministries, and educational environments. Prerequisites: FC 1101 Biblical and Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry; FC 1102 Relational and Vocational Foundations of Ministry. Three hours. SF 1104 Soul Care in a Broken World This seminar explores how a ministry leader can care for the souls of others. Students learn in both theory and practice how to walk with those who suffer, with those who are seeking discernment of God's will, with those whose image of God is distorted, with those who are stuck in immaturity or sin, and with those who have a desire to mature in their relationship with Jesus. Students will explore how to implement soul care in a variety of contexts. Prerequisites: FC 1101 Biblical and Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry; FC 1102 Relational and Vocational Foundations of Ministry. Three hours.