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98 EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES The educational ministries department focuses on the teaching, discipling, and leading aspects of making followers of Jesus Christ. Embracing church, parachurch, and cross-cultural contexts of ministry, the department challenges students to broaden their ministry perspectives. Students are taught to develop their own philosophy of ministry based upon solid theological, philosophical, educational, and leadership principles. EM 604 Teaching for Life Change This course introduces students to the principles and practice of biblical teaching. It focuses on (1) theory that undergirds and guides effective biblical communication; (2) speaking in a way that will captivate and effectively communicate the biblical text; and (3) leading relevant, life- changing Bible-based discussions. Students are provided with multiple practical experiences to enhance their understanding and skill. Offered fall semesters. Two hours. EM 590, 690 Studies in Educational Ministry 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. EM 591, 691 Individualized Study in Educational Ministry These course numbers are reserved for courses that are designed to free the student for independent investigation in educational ministry under the guidance of a professor. One to three hours. GENERAL STUDIES GS 500 Thinking Biblically and Theologically Provides an introduction to Denver Seminary's missional framework for theological education; key biblical and theological foundations for all major seminary disciplines; key principles of biblical interpretation; and practices of integrative theological reflection. Offered fall, spring, summer. Two hours. GS 597 International Student Orientation International students learn about American culture and about being a student at Denver Seminary. Required of international students in the first semester. No credit. GS 697 International Student Reentry International students discuss issues regarding returning to their home countries. Required of international students in the final semester. No credit. HISPANIC STUDIES Hispanic studies courses assist both Hispanic students and those of other ethnic groups in becoming culturally effective by both understanding the culture and social dynamics of this ethnic group and developing effective evangelistic and outreach strategies in order to develop transformational ministries within the community.