HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership · Courses
MIN
36 courses with the subject MIN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MIN 5102Worship and Liturgy
The course explores the role of liturgy and worship in the life of the congregation, as a tool for pastoral care, for spiritual growth, for invoking God’s mystery, and also as a pedagogical activity. The history of the development of Christian worship will be surveyed. Variety of style and content across a range of traditional and contemporary denominations will be discussed. The role of Eucharistic worship in some traditions will be explored. Specific Unification ceremonies will also be studied. The role of culture will also be noted, using case studies of different places where Christianity has spread, moving initially from its base in the Jerusalem Temple and in the Synagogue into numerous cultural contexts. What attracts and repels people will be identified. There will be an opportunity for students to create and present their own liturgies. 3 credits.
The course is designed to explore the field of ecumenism, interfaith and their contemporary expressions. Students will investigate the issues which are most central to today’s ecumenical dialogue worldwide in order to understand what role they might play in ecumenical work locally and internationally in the future. Through a study of current ecumenical documents, statements of contemporary faith and order commissions and an assessment of developing trends in theology and ministry, students will not only develop insight into intra-Christian relationships but also develop the initial skills with which to dialogue theologically and practically with diverse Christian denominational leaders and ministries. This course has also been designed to deal with interfaith studies and dialogue. The students will explore the different definitions and understanding of the terms “interfaith,” “multi-faith,” “interreligious dialogue,” etc. The scope of this field of study is to move toward a clear understanding of inter-denominational and interreligious dialogue and its challenges in the 21st century. Prerequisite: LTR 5131 History of Christianity I. 3 credits. MIN 5107 Leadership and
Clinical Pastoral Education is interfaith professional education for ministry. It brings theological students and ministers of all faiths (pastors, priests, rabbis, imams, and others) into supervised encounter with persons in crisis. Out of an intense involvement with persons in need, and the feedback from peers and teachers, students develop new awareness of themselves as persons and of the needs of those to whom they minister. From theological reflection on specific human situations, they gain a new understanding of ministry. Within the interdisciplinary team process of helping persons, they develop skills in interpersonal and inter- professional relationships. 4 credits.
The Integration Colloquy is designed for Master of Divinity students in their last semester. The purpose of the Colloquy is to support students in their transition from being a student to their life and work after graduation. Led by a faculty member in the Ministry program, students will theologically reflect on their experience in the Divinity degree program including what they gained from their course work, their CPE experience and their student life 41
The Masters Colloquium A provides guidance for students to formulate their proposal for a Master Thesis or Project. Taught during the penultimate semester prior to graduation. 0 credit.
MIN5804B is the second of a two- semester sequence. While each student works primarily with their thesis advisor, Colloquium B offers a forum for sharing work-in-progress, receiving peer feedback, and offering collegial support. Through guided discussion and mutual encouragement, students gain clarity, momentum, and accountability to complete their thesis in a timely manner. the last semesters prior to graduation.
Theological and Ethical Perspectives of Ministerial Leadership The second D. Min. Seminar challenges students to reflect more deeply on the theological and ethical arena of religious and pastoral leadership. As a continuation of the first Seminar, students in this course will assess the theological and ethical issues of contemporary pastoral leadership with specific attention to their relevancy to the students’ own ministerial context. Utilizing case studies and ministry models, students will delve more deeply into the theory and practice of ministry to assist them in defining and shaping their continuing and future philosophy of ministry and their chosen model of ministerial leadership. Students will also begin to assess and discuss who should serve as their supervisor and potential members of their Ministerial Team. In addition, students will begin to think about possible topics for their Dissertation Project. 3 credits. Open only to D.Min. students.
Changing Face of Society: Diversity and Its Impact on Ministry This course explores the dynamic concept of diversity and its potential to enhance or challenge contemporary religious and spiritual ministry. It broadens the understanding of ministry to encompass care for congregants, their families, and the wider society and nation. Recognizing that ministry does not occur in isolation, the course emphasizes the importance of understanding the evolving nature of diverse communities and their impact on interpersonal relationships and group dynamics within ministerial contexts. Students will delve into intercultural changes, socio-economic shifts, generational differences, evolving family structures, and the changing ways people interact. The course encourages reflection on political, ideological, cultural, and socio-economic transformations both within the broader society and within students' own communities, assessing their effects on individuals and communities. Central to our discussions will be the influence of postmodernism and its cultural implications. By examining their congregations and communities, students will learn to assess the needs of today’s diverse "congregations" and develop effective ministry strategies to address these needs, keeping in mind that congregations are a microcosm of the world we live in. 3 credits. Open only to D.Min. students.
Ministry Needs of the Family Students will examine the family from many angles – sociology, psychology, anthropology, and theology – what makes it different, what are its real needs, and how Religious Education can help fulfill some of those needs as we work toward greater wholeness of the family unit. Students will then develop a family-centered ministry better suited to the diverse families in their community/congregation. 3 credits. Open only to D.Min. students.
and Non-violent Conflict Resolution Conflict is almost inevitable in a multicultural setting. On the other hand, understanding multiculturalism and diversity can be an opportunity for conflict transformation. This course will focus on the importance of understanding other cultural views as the key element to effectively manage cross- cultural conflict. The intent of this course is to understand how people of different cultures handle conflict by communicating and building relationships. The focus is Asian, Hispanic and African/African-American cultures. Using stories, sayings, proverbs, and examples we will provide models for conflict transformation, and how we can choose our responses to conflict situations. We will cover a range of diverse approaches to work within the workplace with different people and seek to understand where others are coming from as the key to harmonious interaction. The course will also examine a variety of universal religious principles and stories to highlight practical skills for conflict transformation. 3 credits. Open only to D.Min. students.
Seminar I: Formulating the Question In this course, the first in the Dissertation Research Seminar series, students begin to determine the topic of their D.Min. Dissertation Project by examining their own ministry and considering problems or questions that could be the basis for a dissertation project. Students are asked to identify the context of their ministry, to clarify their underlying theological viewpoint about their ministry, to look at the knowledge base that they will need to address the problem in their ministry, and to begin to consider how they might address the stated problem in the practice of their ministry. They are also introduced to the disciplines of research that are applied in D.Min. projects and encouraged to think about how they could create a project whose outcomes can be assessed by the appropriate tools. 1 credit. Open only to D.Min. students.
An academically supervised field experience related to the student’s D.Min. concentration and dissertation project. The practicum integrates ministry practice with doctoral-level reflection and includes an approved learning plan, faculty supervision, reflective academic work, and evaluation. With prior approval of the D.Min. Program Director and Provost, the course may substitute for one concentration elective. 3 credits. Open only to D.Min students.
