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134 PS 1104 Pastoral Care in a Broken Culture Focuses on analyzing the causes and consequences of cultural breakdown. It also identifies several key areas of cultural, familial and personal brokenness that pastors and ministry leaders frequently encounter. The seminar then provides spiritual, biblical and psychological strategies and tools to assist students to provide effective pastoral care to those in need within their specific ministry contexts. Three hours. SPIRITUAL FORMATION TRACK (CORE COURSES) 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. Three hours. SF 1102 The Journey and Theology of Spiritual Transformation How do people change to become more Christ-like? That is the core question addressed in this seminar. Students examine biblical, historical, and contemporary models for transformational insights and apply them to their own journeys. Careful attention is given to the theology, nature, and dimensions of the individual, how God relates to humanity, and to the transformative power of communion with the Triune God. Facilitating the journey of transformation in church settings is a major a theme of the seminar. Three hours. SF 1103 The Interior Work Necessary for External Influence Students explore the kind of spiritual development that leads to joy and the power of the Holy Spirit and is embodied through service and leadership with others. Relevant Scripture is discussed and historic models of spiritual life and nurture, including experiencing the presence of God through prayer, cultivating a contemplative lifestyle, and developing a rule of life, are applied to ministry situations. Three hours. SF 1104 Care of Souls This seminar explores how a 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 ecclesial contexts. Three hours. ELECTIVES (OPEN TO ALL DOCTORAL STUDENTS) EL 1201 Special Topics This course number is 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 that are designed to free the student for independent investigation under the guidance of a professor. Three hours.