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.

Greening your Congregation

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

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

Hip Hop & the City

Picturing the Church: Two Millennia of Art and Architecture

Intro to Liturgical Dance

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

Elements of Design: Reaching a Visual Culture

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

Bonheoffer: Theology and Social Justice

Theology and the Global Poor