Upcoming Courses
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| Course | Instructor | Day and Time |
|---|---|---|
| CCL101 The Soul of Christian Leadership | Dr. Susan Douglas, Rev. Katie Ivey and Rev. Brian Harfst | Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm; Begins September 18, 2024 (8 weeks) |
| As servant leaders, we are called to demonstrate character, integrity, and courage in all we do, while building relationships based on mutuality, authenticity, and trust. This requires us to understand ourselves and our impact on others. We need to be aware of the areas in which we are most skilled and those where we need support to be fully successful. We also need an understanding of how we develop faith and nurture spirituality, including practices that support such development. By the end of this course students will: • Have a deeper self-knowledge as evidenced through a process of assessment, reflection, and practice. • Have a deeper understanding of human spirituality, faith development, and the practices which support both as evidenced through study, reflection, and application. • Be equipped with a deeper knowledge of those in their congregation and community as evidenced through research, study of best practices and application. • Complete a personal development plan relevant to their context and goals. | ||
| CCL110 Transforming Conflict | Dr. Vanessa Gill | Tuesday, 7:00-8:00pm; Begins September 17, 2024 (8 weeks) |
| The Conflict Transformation course is designed to equip Christian clergy members with a comprehensive understanding of conflict dynamics, systems theory, and conflict transformation within the context of congregational settings. Drawing upon the seminal works of Terasa Cooley and Speed Leas, this course explores the dynamics of conflict within faith communities and provides practical strategies for effective conflict resolution. Students will delve into the principles of systems theory, exploring how congregations function as complex, interconnected systems, and how conflicts can arise from various sources, including interpersonal tensions, power dynamics, and differing perspectives. Through case studies, role-playing exercises, and interactive discussions, participants will develop practical skills in conflict analysis, mediation, and facilitation. They will explore strategies for creating a culture of open dialogue, fostering trust, and promoting reconciliation within their faith communities. | ||
| CCL111 Compassionate Conversations | Rev. Louwren Scheepers | Thursday, 3:00-5:00pm; Begins September 19, 2024 (9 weeks) |
| Communication is a crucial part of life and ministry. In every moment of everyday we are bombarded by incoming messages and the expectation to respond. And while we are part of conversations daily, it certainly does not mean we do it well. We are all fully aware of the pain caused by how words are used – we experience it at home, at work, on social media and in our faith communities. At Integer network we believe that a different mindset about communication can help you create safer spaces everywhere you go, and in this course, we are exploring different tools that will help you to grow in your ability to do that. By the end of this course, students will: • Have a deeper understanding of the impact of our self-connection on the spaces between people and encounter other factors that affect our conversations and interactions. • Have grown in their self-awareness and their desire to create safe spaces everywhere they go. • Have discovered tools to deepen their connection with self and others. • Have experienced the power of listening and responding with empathy. |
| Course | Instructor | Day and Time |
|---|---|---|
| THEO6300 Applied Christian Theology | Dr. Dan R. Stiver | Wednesday, 6:30-8:00pm; Begins September 18, 2024 (12 weeks) |
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the study of Christian theology, with the aim of engaging students in biblically-warranted, critical reflection upon Christian beliefs and practices in light of the traditional maxim of faith seeking understanding, for the purpose of faithful living. Students will be encouraged to develop the capacity to articulate and evaluate thoughtfully their own understandings of Christian doctrine and to relate their study in wise and practical ways to the life and ministry of the contemporary church and world. Upon the conclusion of this course 1. students will have developed depth understanding of the great doctrines of the Christian faith as evidenced by articulating details of Christian doctrines. 1. students will have practice in reflecting critically on their beliefs in developing further their own theology, which involves joining in the history of theology’s wrestling with difficult questions of faith, as evidenced by expressing their own theological views. 1. students will have cultivated the spiritual discipline of engaging beliefs different from one’s own in an attitude of openness and respect combined with conviction as evidenced by relating their views to other views in a respectful and accurate way. 4. Students will have gained competence in expressing constructive systematic theology as evidenced by dialogue and essays. 1. students will have gained facility in using their knowledge of Christian doctrine in analyzing concrete problems of ministry as evidenced by evaluating these problems of ministry theologically. 6. students will have practice in appropriating spiritual insights and resources from their study of Christian doctrine for their own Christian growth and service as evidenced by responses in dialogue and essays. 7. students will have exercised their capacity to cultivate the lifelong Christian discipline of deepening their understanding of the mysteries of the faith as evidenced by responses in dialogue and essays. | ||
| BIBL6311 Interpreting the New Testament I | Dr. Don Williford | Monday, 6:30-9:00 pm; Begins September 16, 2024 (12 weeks) |
| Intensive study of the most urgent theological and methodological issues confronting the New Testament exegete with special consideration given to the issues confronting the church and contemporary Christian community. Emphasis will be given to the application of the texts to concerns currently appearing in varied contexts. Interpreting the New Testament is an advanced survey of the New Testament. The student will be introduced to the social, political, and religious background of the New Testament, and to the tools helpful in understanding the New Testament. The course will cover two semesters and the entire New Testament will be surveyed. Introductory matters, the Four Gospels, and Acts will be studied in the first semester with the Pauline Epistles, the General Epistles, and Revelation being covered in the second semester. The course is designed to give the student an overview of the content of the New Testament and an appreciation for its application for the contemporary world. Learner Outcomes 1. Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the purpose of each of the Gospels. 2. Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to summarize the historical and religious developments of the Intertestamental and New Testament periods. 3. Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will be capable of identifying the geography in which the events of the life of Jesus as presented in the Gospels took place. 4. Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate a knowledge of the various literary genres proposed to identify the Gospels. 5. Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the contributions of various interpretative methodologies to the understanding of the Gospels. 6. Upon the successful completion of this course, the student demonstrate an ability to apply appropriate interpretive principles for the various pericope found within the Gospel accounts. | ||
Academic Calendar for 2023-2024 Academic Year
This table shows the Academic Calendar for Fletcher Seminary's 2023-2024 Academic Year. If you have any questions regarding this calendar please reach out to an academic advisor or admissions representative for assistance.| Summer Term 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| May | 27 | New Student Orientation (Online) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| June | 10-13 | Summer Classes Begin (or In Person Seminars) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| June | 19 | Last Date to Register or Change from Credit to Audit | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| July | 8 | Last Date to Drop a Course with “W” | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| July | 15 | Academic Advising for Fall Term Begins | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| July | 29 | Last Date to Withdraw from a Summer 2023 Course | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| August | 26-30 | Final Exams Week (or In Person Seminars) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fall Term 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September | 2 | New Student Orientation (Online) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| September | 16-20 | Fall Classes Begin (or In Person Seminars) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| September | 25 | Last Date to Register or Change from Credit to Audit | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| September | 30 | Last Date to Drop a Course with “W” | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| October | 14 | Academic Advising for Spring Term Begins | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| November | 4 | Advance Registration Begins for the Spring 2024 Term | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| November | 11 | Last Date to Withdraw from a Fall 2022 Course | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| November | 27-29 | Thanksgiving Break | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| December | 2-6 | Final Exams Week (or In Person Seminars) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| December | 16 | Christmas Holiday Begins for Administrative Offices |