San Anselmo Courses and Schedules - Fall 2010

• General registration Aug. 23-Sept. 3
• Fall tuition payment due Sept. 3
• Fall classes begin Sept. 7
• End of late registration period Sept. 17
• Early registration for Intersession and 2011 Spring classes Nov. 8-19
• Final day to change Fall enrollment Nov. 12
• Last day to make up incompletes Jan. 7
• Holidays Observed-Office will be closed: Sept. 6, Labor Day; Nov. 25-26, Thanksgiving; Christmas Holiday, Dec. 24-Jan. 1

BS-1002 Basic Greek I (3 Units) - Introduction to basic grammar and vocabulary needed to begin reading biblical Greek. This course or the equivalent is a prerequisite for Basic Greek II, the intensive course given during January intersession.
Professor:	Polly Coote
Class Schedule:	Mondays, Thursdays 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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BS-1120 Basic Hebrew I (3 Units) - An introduction to the basic phonology and morphology of biblical Hebrew. This course or the equivalent is a prerequisite for Basic Hebrew II, the intensive course given during January intersession.
Professor:	Mary Francis Wogec
Class Schedule:	Tuesdays, Fridays 8:30-10 a.m.
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BS-4000 Advanced Greek I (3 Units) - The 7th Epistle of Plato This is a course on the 7th epistle of which is regarded by scholars as having the slightest possibility of being authentic among all the letters attributed to Plato. The class will translate the text and discuss its grammatical features focusing on the syntax of each sentence and morphology of the vocabulary. Pertinent philosophical ideas of Plato will also be discussed as they shed light on the linguistic features of the given text. Evaluation: In-class translation, midterm and final exam. [Intermediate Greek or equivalent]
Professor:	Eugene Park
Class Schedule:	Tuesdays 9:40 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in Berkeley
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OT-1200 Pentateuch & Former Prophets (3 Units) - This course introduces the text, history, and theology of the first nine (eleven) books of the Hebrew Bible (i.e., Genesis through 2 Kings) in the context of ancient Near Eastern culture; the history of the biblical period from early Israel to the Persian period; and the nature of critical study of the Bible. It assumes no prior study of the Bible.
Professor:	Sarah Shectman
Class Schedule:	Tuesdays, Fridays 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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NT-1005 Intro to NT (3 Units) - Pauline Epistles. This course is an introduction to the life, work, and theology of Paul as they are reflected in his undisputed epistles in the New Testaments and in other related documents within and outside the NT. The course will try to reconstruct Paul's life and ministry and survey his letters in their reconstructed chronological order. Special attention will be paid to the particular historical circumstances and theological concerns of each letter. The primary mode of inquiry in this course is historical-critical in nature, but hermeneutical questions will also be raised with regard to the application of Pauline theology to current issues in the church and beyond. Format: Lectures and discussion. Evaluation: Mid-term exam and final paper.
Professor:	Annette Weissenrieder
Class Schedule:	Mondays, Thursdays 8:30-10 a.m.
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NT-2256 Matthew: Methods and Meanings (3 Units) - This course aims to investigate the relationship between methods and meanings embedded in the Gospel of Matthew. We will examine the ways in which the meanings of Matthew's Gospel are produced and which methods best support meanings through examinations of the world behind the text (historical criticism), the world within the text (literary criticism) and the world before the text (cultural studies in general). The course is designed to allow students to reflect on these three different approaches to biblical criticism for major parts of the Gospel and themes attested in Matthew's Gospel and to enable them to analyze as well as participate in the processes by which meaning is derived from the Gospel of Matthew. Format: Lecture, discussion and student presentations. Evaluation: Final paper and class presentation. [An introductory course in Bible] This course is co-taught by PhD student Yong Han Chung with a Newhall Award.
Professor:	Eugene Park & Yong Han Chung
Class Schedule:	Tuesdays 2:10–5 p.m. in Berkeley
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NT-5030 Art Architecture & Luke-Acts (3 Units) - Study of the relationship between Luke-Acts and visual representations of gods, goddesses, their epiphanies, priests, temples, Dionysiac ecstasy, healing, teachers, portraits of rulers, their apotheosis, professional women, slaves, barbarians, symposia, food, death, tragedy and comedy; domus and insulae, triclinia, baths. [15 max enrollment]
Professor:	Annette Weissenrieder & David Balch
Class Schedule:	Mondays 2:10–5 p.m. in Berkeley
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HS-1080 History I (3 Units) - Christianity: From Jewish Sect to Colonial Religion, 100-1700. A study of Christianity from the second century through the Reformation. Introduction to its history in the Roman Empire, Central and east Asia, North Africa and the Byzantine Empire. Closer examination of Christianity's place in the development of Europe, from tribal societies to early modern states. Strong emphasis on the interpretation of historical texts in translation. SFTS core course.
Professor:	Christopher Ocker
Class Schedule:	Mondays, Thursdays 8:30-10 a.m.
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HS-3325 The African Diaspora: 1490-1990 (3 Units) - History, Religion, & Culture. Comparative historical study of blacks in West Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas
Professor:	James Noel
Class Schedule:	Saturdays 9 a.m.–12 p.m. in Berkeley
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HS-4145 Calvin & the Late Reformation (3 Units) - Seminar. A study of the Genevan Reformation, its role in European history, the intellectual movements to which it gave rise, and John Calvin's theology, biblical interpretation, polemics, and campaigns.
Professor:	Christopher Ocker
Class Schedule:	Mondays 2–5 p.m.
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HS-8010 History I (3 Units) - History I: Christianity from Jewish Sect To Colonial Religion. Online section of HS 1080, primarily for students at SFTS in Pasadena. This online section will involve: 1)listening to audio files of each lecture, which will be posted on Moodle within 5 hours after each class session; 2)participating in a web-based discussion forum on Moodle, making at least one post each week to the weekly discussion topic; 3)participating in four video conferences using Moodle’s Web Meeting feature, one conference in the first week of class, one in the second week of class, one in late October, and one in early December and 4)submitting all written requirements electronically and/or completing the midterm and final exams on-line. For a more detailed description, see the course description for HS 1080. Still more detailed information will be available in the class syllabus. To participate in this online section, students must have access to a high speed internet connection and a webcam (with microphone).
Professor:	Christopher Ocker
Class Schedule:	Online
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ST-1085 Systematic Theology II (3 Units) - The second semester of a two-semester introduction to Christian theology. Beginning with the doctrine of humanity, we look at our original goodness, and our fall into relational forms of sin as pride, fleshing out theories with literature, movies, and contemporary psychology. Next, we look at the person and work of Jesus Christ, including angles from African-American, feminist, and Asian perspectives. We look deeply at the meaning of our being "saved by grace through faith alone," and the roles of divine Spirit and human spirit in bringing about our healing. We flesh out those ideas again with movies, psychology, and a look at Christian education practices. We conclude with sanctification, the church, and sacraments. Three exams (with option of substituting a paper for exams).
Professor:	Gregory Love
Class Schedule:	Tuesdays, Fridays 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Textbooks:	Click here for textbook info

CE-2501 Economic Justice (3 Units) - An introduction to Christian social ethics, designed to focus on what economic justice means in our time. The focus issue this semester is food. Fulfills SFTS ethics requirement.
Professor:	Carol Robb
Class Schedule:	Tuesdays, Fridays 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
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CE-4217 Use of Scripture for Ethics (3 Units) - A reading course using as bibliography the Ethics and Social Theory "Bible and Ethics" bibliography. Seminar format, using presentation, book description and final paper. [Intro to ethics]
Professor:	Carol Robb
Class Schedule:	Thursdays 2:10–5 p.m. in Berkeley
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RS-2203 Afro-American Social & Political Thought (3 Units) - Source documents for Black theology. Black Religion and Black Theology's roots go back to the first Africans who landed in the Americas and raised "theodicy" issue concerning their enslavement. 19th century African American: Spirituals, Slave Narratives, Abolitionist Speeches, prayers, autobiographies, sermons, newspaper editorials, and paintings constitute primary texts for Black Theological reflection along with 20th century African American political, sociological, and religious writings and cultural expressions.
Professor:	James Noel
Class Schedule:	Thursdays 11:10 a.m.–2 p.m. in Berkeley
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HM-1000 Speech for the Preacher (1.5 Units) - Introduction to the oral interpretation of Scripture and worship materials. The vocal physiology, hermeneutical issues, non-verbal communication skills and performance dynamics involved in leading worship are explored. This is a performance course. Small amount of memorization required. Classroom exercises and presentations are primary methods of evaluation.
Professor:	Jana Childers
Class Schedule:	Tuesdays 2-4pm
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BSHM-4023 Bible Preaching (3 Units) - Practice in preaching from the Bible. Preaching workshop: weekly sermon preparation and performance. [At least two courses in both OT and NT; Introduction to Hebrew and Greek useful; 12 max enrollment]
Professor:	Jana Childers, Bob Coote & Laird Stuart
Class Schedule:	Mondays 7:10–9 p.m.
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RA-1709 Seminary singers (1 Unit) - Learning and performing various pieces of sacred music in the SFTS choir. Pass/Fail only.
Professor:	Daniel Hoggatt
Class Schedule:	Mondays 5:15–6:45 p.m.
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RAFT-1718 Intro to Sacred Music (1.5 Units) - A practicum in the basics of church music and liturgy. Students will develop skills in listening to and talking about sacred music both as an historical/cultural phenomenon and in a worship context. The course deals with traditional Western common practice music as well as world and contemporary genres. Pass/Fail only.
Professor:	Daniel Hoggatt
Class Schedule:	Fridays 1:30–3 p.m.
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SP-2527 Spiritual Life and Leadership (1 Unit) - Contemplative Listening. The primary act of ministry is listening: to God, to oneself, to others. This class will introduce basic listening skills, but from a grounding in the contemplative tradition, rather than from psychology or communication theory. The semester will open with several weeks in which we investigate and practice contemplative prayer, understanding that contemplation invites us to a whole contemplative life-style. We will then learn a simple model for contemplative listening (one week) that we will practice for six subsequent weeks. Participants will take turns relating a meaningful experience from the summer, an experience from childhood and an experience in the immediately past week. We will also introduce other conversation skills (questions, summaries) and conclude with pastoral applications and connections to other semesters of Spiritual Life and Leadership. Complements but does not replace the basic Pastoral Care and Counseling course. Preference to SFTS ministry students (M.Div., D.Min. and MATS students), including those electing the Spirituality Concentration. Spouses admitted on a space available basis. [24 max enrollment; PIN code required]
Professor:	Elizabeth Liebert
Class Schedule:	Wednesday 8:30-10:10 a.m.
Textbooks:	Click here for textbook info

SP-2529 Living in Spiritual Community (3 Units) - This class runs concurrently with SP 2527 (Spiritual Life and Leadership) in its introduction to basic listening skills from the contemplative tradition. Building on the practice of contemplative prayer, that class makes evident that contemplation invites people into a whole contemplative lifestyle. The Spiritual Formation class then adds onto contemplative listening with its focus on daily practices in community. Developing trust, communication skills, guidelines for regularly checking in, and communal and personal rules of life will comprise this first semester of learning. The format of the course will be shared reading, discussion, real plays, group spiritual direction in the one-for-all format, contemplative worship, and hiking. Assessment is based on active and regular participation in the group processes as well as the written reflection paper focused on a Rule of Life. Enrollment in this course is limited to participants in the Center for Nature and Christian Spirituality.
Professor:	Nancy Wiens
Class Schedule:	Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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FT-2321 Presbyterian History & Polity (3 Units) - This course will familiarize students with the Book of Order of the PC(USA), with the rationale behind our polity and with its actual function in the church today. We will explore the historic process which shaped Presbyterian polity and acquaint ourselves with current structures and programs of the PC(USA). Class includes lecture, discussion and small group work. Assignments include a brief research paper and oral report, a mid-term and a final exam.
Professor:	David Tomlinson
Class Schedule:	Tuesdays 7-10 p.m.
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FT-1060 Introduction to Ministry (3 Units) - This is a required course for first year students at SFTS. It is an introduction to ministry and the life and work of the church, based upon a contextualized understanding of theology, mission, pastoral care and spiritual formation situated in the realities of race, gender and class. We will look at particular congregations and contexts for ministry in the Bay Area in dialogue with the texts and readings introduced in the course. The course will make use of a variety of learning activities and styles of interaction, including lectures, small groups, site visits and audio-visual presentations. The focus of the course papers and group project is the student's own sense of vocation in conversation with the pastoral and prophetic challenges of Christian ministry today.
Professor:	Sam Hamilton-Poore & Laurie Garrett-Cobbina
Class Schedule:	Mondays 1:30-4:30 p.m.
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FT-1069 Intro to Ministry III (1 Unit) - One of three sequels to FT 1060 Introduction to Ministry, required for SFTS M.Div. students. Spiritual formation and prayer emphasis.
Professor:	Leslie Veen
Class Schedule:	Tuesdays 9-10 a.m.
Textbooks:	Click here for textbook info

FE-4011 Internship - The internship provides a supervised ministry context in which the student develops and hones gifts and skills for ministerial leadership. The internship experience is designed to integrate studies and form M.Div. students in the art of ministry--an interactive learning process reflecting the Spirit's work of weaving together the person that God has created and called in Christ through the practice of ministry, theological reflection, spiritual formation, constructive feedback, critique and evaluation.
Professor:	Leslie Veen
Class Schedule:	n/a
Textbooks:	n/a

FT-1071 Advanced Academic English (1.5 Units) - Weekly workshop in writing essays for core M.Div. courses.
Professor:	Heather Weidemann
Class Schedule:	Tuesdays 7-8:30 p.m
Textbooks:	n/a

DM-6017 Pastor as Person - Intensive seminar covering the first segment in a sequence of collegium group experiences for students in the first year of the SFTS Doctor of Ministry program. Objectives include rediscovering one's self in the company of professional peers, coming to terms with depersonalizing factors in ministry, reviewing present and future professional and vocational choices, establishing a collegial learning team, and building deeper levels of trust and cooperation among colleagues. Spirituality and pastoral theology are the disciplines that inform this seminar. [Admission to SFTS D.Min. program]
Professor:	Aart Van Beek
Class Schedule:	Mondays 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
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DM-6035 D.Min. Pastoral Care with Couples & Families - This course provides a basic framework for understanding and reflecting on pastoral counseling with families and couples. The focus will be on theory and on developing competent skills in working with families and couples. Students will gain knowledge of the dynamics of healthy and unhealthy relationships. Attention will be given to couple dynamics and models of couple interventions and the stages in relationship therapy. Students will reflect theologically upon the nature of relationships.
Professor:	Scott Sullender
Class Schedule:	Mondays 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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