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Spring Term 2018

Registration deadline for Spring J-term term is December 19 for Masters students and January 15 for non-degree applicants.

Wesley offers a variety of courses for your continued learning. Check out highlighted Spring courses that may be of interest below.

 

For the complete J-Term and Spring 2018 schedule visit the Course Schedules page.

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Greening your Congregation Expand

CM-138 Greening your Congregation (2 credits, 3 CEUs)

A brief overview of the theological and spiritual background regarding our covenant relationship with our Creator God, emphasizes our personal and corporate responsibility to be stewards of creation and provides very practical ways that our stewardship commitment can be carried out in the local church setting.

Tuesdays | 1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Instructor: Beth Norcross

The Mission of the Church in the Contemporary World Expand

CM-205  The Mission of the Church in the Contemporary World (2 credits, 3 CEUs)

Reflection on foundations of mission, the role of the Church in God's mission in the world and exploration of current missiological topics such as ethnocentrism, secularism, religious fundamentalism and the theology of religions. Fulfills the "mission of the church in the world" requirement for election to probationary membership and commissioning in The United Methodist Church as specified in The Book of Discipline 2008, Par. 324.4a.

Tuesdays | 1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Instructor:  Sam Marullo

Marullo, Sam

Hip Hop & the City Expand

CM-296  Hip Hop & the City (2 credits, 3 CEUs)

Engagement of eschatology and humanity as a means of exploring hip hop themes, how hip hop interprets hope and despair, and how they impact issues like violence and economics in urban centers.

Thursdays | 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Instructor: F. Doug Powe

Powe, Doug

Picturing the Church: Two Millennia of Art and Architecture Expand

RA-122  Picturing the Church: Two Millennia of Art and Architecture (2 credits, 3 CEUs)

A survey of Christian art and architecture from the earliest evidence to present trends.

Tuesdays | 1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Instructor: Deborah Sokolove

 Sokolove

Intro to Liturgical Dance Expand

RA-194 Intro to Liturgical Dance (2 credits, 3 CEUs)

A biblical, theological, spiritual and practical overview of dance in Christian worship and reflective consideration of the evolution of the art form. An opportunity to explore and practice the varied possibilities for liturgical dance and movement as vehicles that engage and deepen congregational life."

 Thursdays | 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

Instructor: Kathryn Sparks

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Elements of Design: Reaching a Visual Culture Expand

RA-230 Elements of Design: Reaching a Visual Culture (1 credit, 1.5 CEUs)

Basic design for ministry in the local church for worship, Christian education, and church publications. Issues of effective communication, accessibility, and copyright in digital media, print media, photography, and other visual applications.

Additional Information:Class will meet the following dates: January 23 and 30; February13 and 28; March 13 and 23 and April 10. Classes canceled due to weather will be rescheduled for the week that follows or added in April.

Mondays | 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

Instructor: Amy Gray

 

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Bonheoffer: Theology and Social Justice Expand

ST-231 Bonheoffer: Theology and Social Justice (2 credits, 3 CEUs)

An historical, theological, and socio-cultural analysis of the life and writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer with particular focus on the implications of Bonhoeffer's work on the contemporary church and society.

Thursdays | 10 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Instructor: Josiah Young

Young, Josiah

Theology and the Global Poor Expand

ST-214 Theology and the Global Poor (3 credits, 4.5 CEUs)

A global inquiry into the relationship between Christian theology and the poor from both historical and contemporary perspectives through the lens of gender and race/ethnicity.

Mondays | 1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Instructor: Beverly Mitchell and Sathi Clarke

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