New Courses at DTS

January 2, 2007

DTS has recently added new courses to the curriculum. Below are just a few that have been added.

PM361 Bioethics and Pastoral Care
A study of pastoral ethics, counseling, and ministry in the current health-care environment, including issues created by research strategies, reproductive technologies, eugenics, end-of-life decisions, and directions in public policy. May also be credited in the Department of Theological Studies or Department of Biblical Counseling. 2 hours.

PM540 Developing & Leading a Culturally Diverse Church
A study of theological and practical strategies for the development and leadership of nationally, ethnically, racially, and economically diverse churches, with particular attention to the relative roles and issues for homogeneous and diverse churches, anticipating the challenges to emerge in churches with major differences among the members. 3 hours.

ST515 Theology of Ethnic Concerns
A study of the emphases of theologies, such as black theology and feminist theology and trends like urbanization, in comparison with biblical and systematic doctrines and concerns such as family, community, and justice. 2 hours.

BE560 Roots of Arab-Israeli Relations in Biblical History
A study of the Arab peoples in biblical history and their social, cultural, economic, and religious development. The course explores the roots of Arab-Israeli relationships that prevailed in biblical times, majoring on their positive aspects. It will also trace the Abrahamic heritage of biblical Arabs and the implications of such a heritage on today's Jews and Arabs and the current conflict in the Middle East. 2 hours.

PM905 Special Topics in Pastoral Ministries or Theological Studies: Communicating Contemporary Apologetics
In a culture where Christianity and the Bible are increasingly seen as irrelevant and outmoded, pastors need to intentionally equip believers to consistently live a biblical worldview, stand firm in their faith in a sea of opposition, and make a defense for their hope in Christ clearing the fog of misconceptions. Course requires the student to complete readings prior to the course’s meeting. 2 hours.

For a list of all courses, consult the online catalog.