This colloquium may be elected by Ph.D. candidates in regard to dissertation writing. Dr. Baker-Fletcher is Associate Professor of Theology and Culture. An examination and exegesis of the Pauline letters of the New Testament. The course will include study of the life of Paul, the historical setting, social context, and reasons for the letters, and, where helpful, the archaeology of their cities. Dr. Riley is Professor of New Testament.
Music is integral to Christian worship.
Each unit will include practicums providing practical ideas and resources, with emphasis on building an eclectic and blended model for worship and music planning. Mr. Parsons is Director of the Institute for Continuing Ministry Studies of the Claremont Theological Cluster, and a doctoral candidate in worship and music at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. A study of the nature of the church as congregation and the role of education in the development of congregational life. Attention will be given to such issues as planning, principles of change, group formation and development, models of leadership and administration, and managing conflict. A beginner s introduction to process theology.