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Full course list of the updated Pastoral Theology curriculum
Full course list of the updated Pastoral Theology curriculum

The pastoral theology curriculum was renewed in 2019-2020. View the course change log here.

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Written by Justin Rainey
Updated over a week ago

To get a quick overview of how practical theology courses changed in the revitalized pastoral theology curriculum in 2019-20—whether in course title, course number, or term in which they're offered—we created a one-page change log (download here).

Core Courses

Introduction

PT 111 - Introduction to Pastoral Theology and Ministry  

Preaching (MDiv Pastoral only)

PT 121 - Theology and Practice of Preaching | formerly, PT 123 - Homiletic Foundations
PT 221 - Expository Preaching from the NT | formerly, PT 221 - Expository Skills
PT 231 - Expository Preaching from the OT
PT 353 - Exposition & Sermon Delivery in Pastoral Ministry | formerly: PT 353 - Sermon Delivery

In some cases,  MDiv General students (who began before fall 2020) may be allowed to join in the above preaching courses. Beginning fall 2020, however, these courses will be exclusive to MDiv Pastoral students only.

Teaching

PT 123 - Gospel Communication | formerly, PT 123 - Homiletic Foundations

Counseling

PC 111 - Introduction to Pastoral Counseling | formerly, PTC 361
PC 251 - Marriage Counseling in the Local Church | formerly, PTC 251 - Marriage Counseling (3 credits)
PC 323 - Peacemaking Pastor: The Ministry of Reconciliation 

Leadership

PT 311 - Foundations for Leadership in the Local Church | formerly, PT 311 - Church Leadership and Pastoral Practice
PT 333 - Practices of Leadership in the Local Church | formerly, PT 332 - Seminar in Leadership

Evangelism & Missions 

PT 343 - Theology of Evangelism and Missions | formerly, PT 343 - The Church and Missions
PT 352 - Evangelism and Missions in the Local Church

 

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