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Intentional Christian community and 'neo-monasticism' is consistent with the Methodist movement and more broadly, the Christian tradition. This course will examine the contemporary longing in a post-modern context for a communal experience of Christianity that offers authenticity and renewal for its participants and the contexts in which they operate.

This course attends to the role of recovery and deliverance in the spiritual life of the student. Students will learn to assess their own need for deliverance from sin to find freedom in Christ, and employ strategies in their lives that foster personal healing and spiritual wholeness.

This course guides students in best practices for transitioning from academic theological education to ministry in the local church context. A blended course, this course academically, psychologically, and pragmatically shifts students from residential education to a residency pastorate. This course is only offered as a part of the Accelerated Master of Divinity program. Fee required.

This course attends to the spiritual life of the student as both mentor and mentee. Students will assess the contribution of mentoring and/or spiritual direction to their own spiritual journey, and develop their own capacity to contribute to the spiritual formation of others on their journey to Christlikeness.

A ministry lab course, this course uses experienced ministry professionals as mentors in the field under the guidance of Practice Theology professors. Students will be engaged in guided ministry leadership assignments and reflection on ministry performance. Students will also create a structured plan for improvement in ministerial competency. A professional ministry position is required for the completion of the course. This course is only offered as part of the Accelerated Master of Divinity program. Fee required. Prerequisite: SPIR-620

A ministry lab course, this course uses experienced ministry professionals as mentors in the field under the guidance of Practice Theology professors. Students will be engaged in guided ministry leadership assignments and reflection on ministry performance. Students will also create a structured plan for improvement in ministerial competency. A professional ministry position is required for the completion of the course. This course is only offered as part of the Accelerated Master of Divinity program. Fee required. Prerequisite: SPIR-620

This course continues to use experienced ministry professionals as mentors in the field under the guidance of practical theology professors. Students will engage in additional guided ministry leadership assignments and reflections of ministry performance. Students will continue to develop structured plans for improvement in ministerial competency. A professional ministry position is required for the completion of the course. This course is only offered as part of the Accelerated Master of Divinity program. Fee required. Prerequisite: SPIR-622