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713 Sermon on the Mount: Peace, Justice and the Reign of God

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CTT

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course

Edition

2026

Source

emu.edu

The Bible has often been used to justify war and other forms of violence. The biblical story has also been read and interpreted as pertaining to only personal beliefs and behavior rather than communal concerns or social issues. The intent of this course is to explore the biblical story and what it says about issues of violence, justice and peace. How are people who embrace the biblical story called to apply these understandings to their lives, individually and collectively? How have Christian communities around the world made use of the biblical story as a core component of their efforts to secure safety, self-determination and healing? How can we use biblical narratives in our work to build peace and justice with in communities? As we examine these questions, we will center perspectives and traditions of reading the Bible birthed by people experiencing direct violence and oppression.

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CTT

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course

Edition

2026

Source

emu.edu

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CTT

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course

Edition

2026

Source

emu.edu

Theology is the essential and ongoing task of faithful reflection on our life lived with deliberation in the presence of God. Theology involves and engages all we are and all we do, and demands our attentiveness to everything around us. The theological integrity of the Christian community is grounded in this task of disciplined, discerning examination of the meaning of daily life in Christ. When we do this task well, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, it illuminates everything we do. Through an engagement with a variety of texts, written and otherwise, this course will help us know what it means to embrace “living theology."

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CTT

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course

Edition

2026

Source

emu.edu

This course provides an in-depth engagement with a specific issue in Christian theology.

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CTT

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course

Edition

2026

Source

emu.edu

Forty years ago John Howard Yoder wrote The Politics of Jesus. The central task of this book is to bring to the surface the social-political dimensions of the Gospel of Jesus Christ—as displayed throughout the New Testament (which includes showing the pacifist implications of its message). The Politics of Jesus was deliberately intended to be a broadly evangelical book with clear ecumenical sensibilities—speaking to a wide range of scholars and other interested Christians. It was a book calling for a paradigm shift. This course will engage the following question: Taking cues from Yoder’s creative work, what might it look like to articulate afresh a call to embody the good news of Jesus Christ, within the 39

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CTT

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course

Edition

2026

Source

emu.edu

Center for Interfaith Engagement courses (CIE) Chaplaincy or Spiritual Direction For students who feel called to serve as Chaplains or Spiritual Directors practicing the skills of presence, listening, discernment, and empathy while offering appropriate, caring responses. In addition to the above MDiv core requirements, students are expected to choose many of their electives from these suggested courses:

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CTT

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course

Edition

2026

Source

emu.edu

Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s life stands as an extraordinary witness against the backdrop of that long, dark night known as Nazi Germany. He is rightly well known for his popular and influential books, Discipleship and Life Together. However, this pastor, theologian and director of a seminary also penned numerous other writings in biblical studies, ethics, systematic and practical theology—as well as unforgettable letters from prison—that have etched his influence in large letters into the face of contemporary theology. This course reflects on Bonhoeffer’s life, theology and ongoing witness. Seminary Catalog 2019-20 38

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CTT

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course

Edition

2026

Source

emu.edu

This course is a study of the themes, assumptions, methods, movements and /or debates within the broad and complex field of contemporary theology. This course will change each time it is offered, pursuing different themes and trajectories (e.g. narrative, feminist, black, womanist, or postmodern theologies). Thus it may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: CTT 634 or by permission of the instructor. Forming the Ministering Person Course descriptions and scheduling are subject to change by administrative decision. See course offerings booklet for current offerings. Some courses will be offered on a two- or three-year rotation.

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CTT

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Repeatable

may be repeated for credit.

Edition

2026

Source

emu.edu