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84 Track Options Advanced Preaching Available in English The advanced preaching track is designed to equip pastors and other ministry leaders in the skills of sermon construction and public proclamation of the Scriptures. Students will be equipped to move from competence toward excellence in biblical preaching. Special emphasis will be placed on leading from the pulpit, preaching in postmodern contexts, and preaching with clarity and creativity. Curriculum Course # Sem. Hrs. Preaching in a Postmodern Culture: Difficult Texts, Topics, and Times AP 1151 3 How People Grow AP 1152 3 Developing Clear and Compelling Sermon Structure AP 1153 3 Preaching, Power, and Personality AP 1154 3 12 Black Church Leadership Available in English Race, ethnicity, and culture bring unique challenges and perspectives to the practice of ministry. The Black Church Leadership track equips ministry leaders to engage the ministry needs specific to an African American ministry context while remaining faithful to biblical Christianity. Students will explore the historicity and theology of the Black Church in America, integrating these perspectives into biblically- based practice in preaching, spiritual formation, and ministry leadership. Curriculum Course # Sem. Hrs. The Black Church in America BC 1151 3 Theology and Hermeneutics in African American Perspective BC 1152 3 Spiritual Formation in Black Church Context BC 1153 3 Preaching, Power, and Personality BC 1154 3 or Leading Systems/Leading Change LD 1153 3 12 Educational Leadership Available in English Leaders in Christian education face a number of complex challenges in the 21st century. Globalization, technological innovation, organizational dynamics, cultural issues, and financial constraints all contribute to the need for good leadership. The Educational Leadership track at Denver Seminary equips ministry leaders with the high degree of skill they need to address these complex issues, to engage their culture with Christ-like humility, and to lead with compassion. Curriculum Course # Sem. Hrs. Educational Program Design ED 1151 3 Personnel Development in Educational Organizations ED 1152 3 Leading Systems/Leading Change ED 1153 3 Contemporary Issues in Christian Education ED 1154 3 12 Leadership Available in English and Korean Christian leaders must wrestle with what it means to be a leader in a rapidly changing world. In the Leadership track, students learn how to be healthy leaders so they can lead healthy churches and Christian organizations. Students learn the leadership skills and organizational tools necessary to lead more effectively in the places God calls them to serve.