In-Service Courses

• STH TI 801: In-Service Contextual Ed 1
  Supervised practice of ministry in a congregational setting focused on the integration of theology and practice. MDIV CORE REQUIREMENT. Background check is required. FOR STUDENTS IN THE INSERVICE M.DIV. PROGRAM ONLY.
• STH TI 802: In-Service Contextual Ed 2
  Graduate prerequisite: STH TI 801. Continues and presupposes STH TI 801 in the spring semester. M.DIV CORE REQUIREMENT. Background check is required. FOR STUDENTS IN THE INSERVICE M.DIV PROGRAM ONLY.
• STH TI 813: In-Service Seminar: Pastoral Care
  Foundational principles and practices in caring for congregants and community members will be addressed in this seminar. Setting of appropriate boundaries will be explored here as well. Online course (Clusters 2 and 3)
• STH TI 814: In-Service Seminar: Pastor as Spiritual Guide, Counselor, Coach
  This seminar explores the different roles and responsibilities a pastor must nurture in order to minister effectively with parishioners. Strategies for maintaining role consistency and setting appropriate boundaries will be studied. Online course (Clusters 2 and 3)
• STH TI 815: Leading From Within: Nurturing Spiritual Leadership in Self and Congregation
  This seminar explores principles and strategies essential for effective leadership in the congregation. Leadership will be explored as a spiritual practice that requires attention to one's spiritual formation in order to be an effective practitioner. Online course (Clusters 2 and 3) FOR STUDENTS IN THE INSERVICE M.DIV. PROGRAM ONLY.
• STH TI 817: Mission and Outreach for the Local Congregation
  This seminar examines theological foundations for engaging the congregation in the wider community and explore strategies for helping local churches participate in such engagement. Online course