Practical Theology

A study of the theory and practice of spiritual formation and Christian discipleship. Attention will be given to the reflective discipline of one's own individual journey with God in personal spiritual development. Further attention will be given to the task of discipling others through mentoring and in small groups. This course also includes the completion of the California Psychological Inventory (CPI), which students will discuss in PRTH2215L. 

Students in this 8-week lab meet in person or online with a graduate counseling student for the interpretation of their California Psychological Inventory (CPI) results and a formative assessment of their personal development with respect to theological studies and vocational ministry. Grade of Pass/Fail. Additional fee required.

A study of the preparation and delivery of sermons within the context of worship, including practice preaching.

A study of leadership and administration in Christian ministries. Areas to be discussed will include spiritual gifts, selecting, organizing, and maintaining a church staff, conflict management and professional ethics. Additional Fee Required

This course orients the student to the resources, procedures, electronic operations, and expectations of the program, and also includes the completion of the California Psychological Inventory (CPI), which students will discuss in PRTH6000L, as well as a required criminal background check. Grade of Pass/Fail.

Students in this lab meet online with a participant in NNU's graduate counseling program for the interpretation of their California Psychological Inventory (CPI) results and a formative assessment of their personal development with respect to theological studies and vocational ministry. Students who enroll in PRTH6000 must complete PRTH6000L as a lab during the same session as their OnRamp Orientation course. Grade of Pass/Fail. Additional fee required.

This course explores what it means to minister in a pluralistic culture, with sensitivity shown toward a variety of cultural competencies that are commonly required in chaplaincy.

This course examines the chaplain's identity as an essential and relational member of an interdisciplinary team, with responsibility for integrating family systems, ethics, and faith development, as well as self-care, with a wide array of real-world applications.

This course integrates caregiving as a foundational basis for chaplaincy, with particular emphasis on dealing with proper self-care, crisis care support, chronic pain and disease, mental illness, moral injury, and end-of-life issues.

This course explores the integration of spiritual care into the life and service of the chaplain's organizational context through evidence-informed communication strategies.

This course is an advanced study of the principles and practices of three specific areas of ministry: evangelism, preaching, and sacramental worship. Included in the course will be student submission of sermons for peer discussions and evaluation in the context of the student’s own ministry setting. (This course builds upon and is dependent on the exegetical and interpretive skills and understanding of Scripture developed in BIBL9320, which is a prerequisite.) This course also explores both the historical and theological foundation of the sacraments and their vital role in worship and the life of the Church.

Este curso es un estudio avanzado de los principios y prácticas de tres áreas específicas del ministerio: evangelismo, predicación y adoración sacramental. Incluido en el curso estará la presentación de sermones por parte de los estudiantes para discusiones y evaluación entre sus compañeros en el contexto del propio entorno del ministerio del estudiante. (Este curso se basa y depende de las habilidades exegéticas e interpretativas y la comprensión de las Escrituras desarrolladas en BIBL9320S, que es un requisito previo). Este curso también explora el fundamento histórico y teológico de los sacramentos y su papel vital en la adoración y la vida de la Iglesia. 

Este curso explora el papel del líder cristiano y la Iglesia a la luz del mandato misional de Cristo. Será para equipar a los ministros para dirigir y administrar iglesias y agencias misioneras. Se prestará especial atención a la capacidad del estudiante para concebir y articular el propósito, la misión y la visión del ministerio y ayudar al estudiante a desarrollar los medios estratégicos para realizar esa visión. Los estudiantes también desarrollarán un proyecto de ministerio a partir de su propio contexto cultural, evaluando su propio liderazgo, las estructuras de la iglesia y las necesidades de la comunidad y desarrollando estrategias para la implementación de un ministerio misional más eficaz. El estudiante tomará esta clase presencial (en el plantel) al final de su curso. 

This course explores the role of the Christian leader and the Church in light of Christ’s missional mandate. It will to equip ministers to lead and manage churches and mission agencies. Special attention will be given to the student's ability to conceive and articulate purpose, mission, and vision for ministry and assist the student in developing the strategic means to realize that vision. Students will also develop a ministry project from their own cultural context, assessing their own leadership, church structures, and community needs and developing strategies for more effective missional ministry implementation. The student will take this class face to face at the end of their coursework

This course explores the role of the Christian leader and the Church in light of Christ’s missional mandate. It will to equip ministers to lead and manage churches and mission agencies. Special attention will be given to the student's ability to conceive and articulate purpose, mission, and vision for ministry and assist the student in developing the strategic means to realize that vision. Students will also develop a ministry project
from their own cultural context, assessing their own leadership, church structures, and community
needs and developing strategies for more effective missional ministry implementation. The student
will take this class face to face at the end of their coursework.

This individualized course is designed to help students prepare for their comprehensive examinations and dissertation prospectus.

Este curso individualizado está diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes a prepararse para sus exámenes integrales y su prospecto de tesis.

The students will study for and pass two exams. Exams are chosen in consultation with their primary advisor; these exams can be used to direct the students toward their dissertation topic(s).

Los participantes deben estudiar y pasar dos exámenes. Los exámenes son escogidos en consulta con su mentor principal; estos exámenes pueden ser usados para dirigir a los estudiantes hacia los tópicos de sus tesis. 

The students will study for and pass two exams. Exams are chosen in consultation with their primary advisor; these exams can be used to direct the students toward their dissertation topic(s).

Los participantes deben estudiar y pasar dos exámenes. Los exámenes son escogidos en consulta con su mentor principal; estos exámenes pueden ser usados para dirigir a los estudiantes hacia los tópicos de sus tesis.