Spring 2018 Courses

BTI 504 Tell Me the Stories of Jesus: A New Testament Survey

This course is a survey of selected books of the New Testament considering them as narrative witnesses to the identity of Jesus and the formation of the church. The Gospel of Luke, the Acts of the Apostles, selected Pauline and general epistles, and the Apocalypse to John are studied, attending to both their content and their literary form.

Credit Hours	Location	Date/Time	Faculty	Section
3	Large Classroom	January 9 – April 17 2018 Tuesday, 1:30-4:30pm	Angela N. Parker, Ph.D.

 

BTI 511 Introduction to Biblical Languages I: Opening the Hebrew Text

This course (with BTI 512) introduces students to the Greek and Hebrew languages so that they are prepared to use the wealth of computer-based resources available for study of the biblical text. The student is introduced to the linguistic structures used to describe languages (phonology, grammar, morphology and syntax, and semantics). In BTI 511 the student learns the Hebrew alphabet, basic Hebrew vocabulary and morphemes, and is introduced to Hebrew syntax in order to make intelligent use of available Bible software. The use of scholarly Hebrew language study tools is introduced. Prerequisites: BTI 502

Credit Hours	Location	Date/Time	Faculty	Section
3	M4	January 8 – April 18, 2018 Monday & Wednesday, 9:30am – 11:00am	J. P. Kang, Ph.D.

 

BTI 540 Textual Synthesis II: Examination of the Epistle to the Galatians

An exegetical and interpretive study of the book of Galatians based on the Greek text and computer-based resources for study of the Biblical text. Various textual and hermeneutical strategies are used to understand the meanings of the Epistle to the Galatians. The history of the interpretation of the Epistle is considered. Students prepare a final project that synthesizes both the church’s historic engagement and their own personal engagement with the biblical text. Prerequisites: BTI 502, BTI 511, BTI 512

Credit Hours	Location	Date/Time	Faculty	Section
2	Small Classroom	January 8 – April 16, 2018 Monday, 3:00pm-5:00pm	Angela N. Parker, Ph.D.

 

BTI 575B Special Topics: Reading the Bible with the Damned

The objective of this course is to develop a Biblical, theological and pastoral framework for a ministry of presence and proclamation to people who assume they are rejected by God. This assumption is based on a complex web of life experiences including poverty, misfortune, neglect or abuse from parents and/or exclusion from the dominant culture and from the church because of race, social class or anti-social behavior. The instructor’s primary experience comes out of over twenty-five years of reading the Bible with people who often consider themselves “damned” – Central American peasants, Mexican migrant farm workers, inmates in Washington State jails, drug dealers, gang members. There will be a $25 fee to stay overnight at Tierra Nueva in Burlington. See course syllabus for full details.

Credit Hours	Location	Date/Time	Faculty	Section
2	Tierra Nueva, Burlington, WA. There is a $25 fee each night for lodging.	February 5, 2017 Monday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm AND February 16-17 & March 9-10, 2017 Friday, 6:00pm – Saturday, 5:00pm at Tierra Nueva	Bob Ekblad, Th.D.

 

CSL 517 Marriage and Family

Students study the imprint of the primary relational context. The course provides discussion of the impact of these formative relationships and it covers a range of marital and familial issues that bear upon the work of counseling. Prerequisites: CSL 527, CSL 551

Credit Hours	Location	Date/Time	Faculty	Section
2	Large Classroom	January 29 – April 16, 2018 Monday, 3:30pm-6:00pm	Steve Call, Ph.D.

 

CSL 528 Interpersonal Foundations: Dialogue and Presence

This course considers the incarnational relationship and what it means to be present in the face of the other. It seeks to develop a paradigm of listening and relating that is dialogical in its intent. The course will focus on theological and psychological paradigms of relationship.

Credit Hours	Location	Date/Time	Faculty	Section
2	Large Classroom	January 9 – April 17 2018 Tuesday, 9:00am – 11:00am	Doug Shirley, Ed.D.

 

CSL 529 Family Systems

This course utilizes a didactic and experiential format in which to explore therapeutic work with families. Theoretical foundations and developments of family therapy will be explored to introduce the student to the field of family therapy. Through reading, class-time, and role-play, this course provides a foundation to facilitate the growth and development of the student’s clinical work with families. Students will be encouraged to develop their own personal style of systemic therapy in light of the theories studied. Clinical work with families will be considered from a bio-psycho-social perspective with specific emphasis on the family life cycle, development, attachment, and systemic issues as relevant to today’s family culture.

Credit Hours	Location	Date/Time	Faculty	Section
2	TBD	March 9-10 & April 6-7, 2018 Friday & Saturday, 9:00am – 5:00pm	Steve Call, Ph.D.

 

CSL 538 MACP Practicum III: Psychotherapy in the Professional Setting

This practicum functions as a synthesis of the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. It provides an observed therapeutic experience with a senior therapist followed by class and faculty feedback and evaluation. The student interacts with issues of interviewing, assessment, diagnosing and treatment, as well as the use of therapeutic relationship to address client concerns. The course draws on the theoretical categories presented throughout the degree as well as the training experiences in practica and internships.
Prerequisites: CSL 542, CSL 544, CSL 545, CSL 551, 552, CSL 553 (to be taken concurrent with CSL 531). Not available for enrichment.

Credit Hours	Location	Date/Time	Faculty	Section
2	Large Classroom	January 9 – March 27, 2018 Tuesday, 5:00pm-7:30pm	Abby Wong-Heffter, M.A.

 

CSL 542 Therapy I: Interpersonal Theory and the Practice of Therapy

Students are provided an introduction to theological, philosophical, and psychological categories as they inform the practice of counseling as an essentially interpersonal pursuit. There is an emphasis on anthropology (human design), etiology (the development of problems), and treatment strategy. The course explores fundamental therapeutic categories such as transference and counter-transference and the use of such categories in the therapeutic process.
Prerequisites: CSL 502, CSL 517, CSL 527, CSL 528, CSL 551, CSL 552

Credit Hours	Location	Date/Time	Faculty	Section
2	M3	January 10 – April 18, 2018 Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30pm	Roy E. Barsness, Ph.D.	1
2	M3	January 10 – April 18, 2018 Wednesdays, 4-6pm	Roy E. Barsness, Ph.D.	2

 

CSL 545 Psychopathology II

This second course in Psychopathology builds upon the nosology and theoretical foundation in Psychopathology I. A multidisciplinary approach, specifically the bio-psycho-social model of disease are presented. This course covers the use of the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as related to assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment modalities of personality disorders. Developmental and intrapsychic perspectives are discussed with an emphasis on the treatment of the particular mental spaces and disorders of the self. The course addresses diagnostic categories of psychopathology of personality through mental status examinations and assessment instruments, as well as objective, achievement, neuropsychological, and projective instruments. An overview of the purposes and functions of testing, assessment, screening, problem-solving, counseling, rehabilitation, and progress evaluation is covered. Prerequisite: CSL 544
This course has a $95 fee associated with it for required conferences in Fall 2015 ($30) and Spring 2016 ($65) terms.

Credit Hours	Location	Date/Time	Faculty	Section
3	Large Classroom	January 8 – April 16, 2018 Monday, 10:00am – 1:00pm	Enika Cocoli Bowen, Ph.D.

 

CSL 561 Interpersonal Neurobiology

This Advanced Seminar allows the student to further integrate theory and practice. The course will introduce and explore the expanding data from Neuroscience and Interpersonal Neurobiology and address how this information can be used to enhance the practice of psychotherapy and the movement toward wholeness and integration that can only take place within the context of relationship. The course will also provide experiential learning and practice opportunities in a small group, pro-seminar format.

Credit Hours	Location	Date/Time	Faculty	Section
2	TBD	January 19-20, February 2, and February 10, 2018 Friday & Saturday, 9:00am – 5:00pm	Stephanie Neill, Psy.D.

 

RLM 504 Life Together II: Relational Ethics for Church and Leadership

As the second of a two-part course combining praxis-focused field experience, classroom instruction, and intentional community, this course considers applied relationality for church and leadership with a focus on pastoral ethics and intentional, creative care for the faith community. Students will be expected to develop a personal philosophy of ministry. Prerequisites: RLM 503, concurrent with RLM 531

Credit Hours	Location	Date/Time	Faculty	Section
2	Small Classroom	January 10 – April 18, 2018 Wednesday, 12:00pm-2:00pm	Kj Swanson, Ph.D.

 

RLM 505 Homiletics: Crafting Transformational Moments

This course explores the nuances of preaching and public communication. By combining theory, preparation and practice, the course places emphasis on the art of listening well to the text, soul and culture to craft moments where transformation has space to occur. Students are given opportunity to develop consistent and excellent communication skills in a variety of settings. Prerequisites: BTI 502

Credit Hours	Location	Date/Time	Faculty	Section
2	M3	January 10-April 18, 2018 Wednesday, 2:30-4:30	J. Thomas Hewitt, Ph.D.

 

RLM 520 Developing Intercultural Competency: Being the Word on the Street

This course prepares the student to engage and embrace culturally diverse contexts. Through the development of an anthropological understanding of culture this course considers new ways to navigate differences between the self and the “other”. Students will examine unique interpersonal (social bias) and sociological (power) dynamics in diverse settings. This exploration will assist students in serving the church and community in culturally responsive ways.

Credit Hours	Location	Date/Time	Faculty	Section
2	M3	January 9-April 17, 2018 Tuesday, 11:00am-1:00pm	Ron Ruthruff, D.Min.

 

RLM 531 MDiv Practicum III: Embodying Christ

Students will be expected to demonstrate their understanding of ethics, pastoral care and their own philosophy of ministry. Students will present in oral and written form their theory as lived in practice.
Prerequisites: CSL 551, CSL 552, RLM 530, concurrent with RLM 504. Not available for enrichment.

Credit Hours	Location	Date/Time	Faculty	Section
1	Skyway	January 17 – April 18, 2018 Wednesday, 9:00am – 11:00am	Phil Nellis, M.Div.

 

SFD 521 The Artist’s Way

This course is about discovering and recovering your creative self. It is for anyone interested in practicing the art of creative living. It is about both being creative and putting that creativity into practice. We will explore what it means to BE an artist and a Christian and how the arts can inspire and transform humanity’s relationship to God, community and scripture. We will also discover how creativity can enliven our understanding and communication of Counseling, Theology and Scripture.

Credit Hours	Location	Date/Time	Faculty	Section
2	Grunewald Guild, Leavenworth *Additional fees for transportation, lodging and meals will apply.	January 10-13, 2018 Train to Leavenworth leaves Wednesday at approximately 4:00pm	Pat Loughery, D.Min.

 

SFD 601 Spiritual Formation: Prayer, Presence, and Practice

This course is intended to enable exploration of approaches to prayer, including various spiritual practices for individuals and group practices. We will examine how Christians are formed as individuals and in community, and will see values and practices from a range of sources, including the desert fathers and mothers, Benedictines, Franciscans, Celts, eastern Orthodox and Jesuits. Our practices will provide an introduction to the soul feast available to feed and nourish the student for a lifelong relationship with the Trinity for the benefit of the world in which we live.

Credit Hours	Location	Date/Time	Faculty	Section
2	M3	January 8 – April 16 2018 Monday, 10am-12pm	Pat Loughery, D.Min.

 

TCE 511 Theology and the Artistic Impulse

This course will explore a theology of creativity as understood through our identity as persons made in the image of God. In the process, we will look at the vocational call of the artist as well as the more general call to create in and engage with the created order at large. This class will use a variety of ‘texts’ – e.g., literature, music and visual art – in order to search out the least inadequate ‘language’ in which to both describe and praise God.

Credit Hours	Location	Date/Time	Faculty	Section
2	M3	January 9-April 17, 2018 Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00pm	Kj Swanson, Ph.D.

 

TCE 513 Advanced Seminar

Students read and discuss texts related to the topics of philosophy, theology, and psychology. This second year advanced course allows the student to further develop and integrate theory and praxis.
Not available for Enrichment. This course is designed for MATC students who are concurrently taking BTI 570 Integrative Project.

Credit Hours	Location	Date/Time	Faculty	Section
1	M4	January 10 – April 18, 2018 Wednesday, 3:30pm-4:30pm	Chelle Stearns, Ph.D.	1
1	Small Classroom	January 10 – April 18, 2018 Wednesday, 1:00pm-2:00pm	Ron Ruthruff, D.Min.	2

 

TCE 532 Special Topics: Theology of Eroticism

This class will address the development of a biblical theology of sexual eroticism from the vantage point of the book Song of Solomon. Special emphasis will be placed on addressing the sexual issues faced by students who live in a sexually casual and charged culture in order to develop strategies for exploring those issues in a therapeutic context. This class is not open for Enrichment.

Credit Hours	Location	Date/Time	Faculty	Section
2	Large Classroom	March 22-24, 2018 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 9:00am-6:00pm	Dan B. Allender, Ph.D. Tremper Longman, III, Ph.D.

 

TCE 541 Spirit & Trauma

This course explores the intersection of theology and trauma studies/traumatology. In this class, we will read and compare theologies of the cross and theologies of the Holy Spirit to investigate how different theological approaches impact one’s views on trauma, suffering, healing, redemption, witness, resilience, community, etc. This class is primarily focused on theological questions, but will purposefully seek out ways to bring together and find various modes of integrating theology and psychology (i.e., traumatology) throughout the class. Though the disciplines of theology and psychology utilize different vocabularies and methodologies, both seek out the wholeness and well-being of the human person, particularly in the wake of suffering, abuse, and trauma. Theology in this frame, should lead persons toward liberation and shalom, especially when life and death are closely experienced and related.

Credit Hours	Location	Date/Time	Faculty	Section
2	Large Classroom	January 10 – April 18, 2018 Wednesday, 9:00am – 11:00am	Chelle Stearns, Ph.D.