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Pastoral Ministry & Missions
400 LEVEL COURSES
Required Courses
PMM 440 PREACHING WORKSHOP
A seminar in which the returning vicar, with experience in preaching to the church, will,
with the aid of professors and fellow students, analyze the effectiveness of his preaching,
giving attention to content and delivery. Special attention will be given to sermon series,
occasional preaching and preaching on Bible books and chapters. Notes 3, 8, 18.
PMM 444 PASTOR, CONGREGATION & SYNOD
This course deals primarily with the kingdom-of-the-left aspects of the pastoral office, the
congregation and the synod. Foci are the application of secular principles of organizational
management to churches; the organization and structure of congregational life; and the
polity of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. All of these are examined in light of the
church's overriding mission to preach the Gospel and to administer the Sacraments.
PMM 445 PASTORAL PRACTICE FORUM
This course addresses the issues the student has faced on vicarage and prepares him for his
first parish. Two credits. Notes 3, 18.
PMM 446 THEOLOGICAL ETHICS: CONTRASTS AND APPLICATION
Theological ethics, understood from a distinctly Lutheran perspective, are contrasted with a
variety of contemporary thought systems. In the context of a pluralistic society, the fundamental
biblical principles pertaining to ethics are examined and applied.
Elective Courses PMM P403 OPTIONS IN SERMON FORMS
An advanced preaching elective that presents, critiques theologically and earns experience
in using a variety of sermon forms available on the contemporary homiletical scene. Forms
include several inductive and narrative options, phenomenological preaching, and others.
Note 7.
PMM P404 PREACHING LAW AND GOSPEL
The textual, doctrinal and practical implications of Law and Gospel in preaching. Methods
of studying texts in order to preach their Law and Gospel content. Aids in distinguishing
Law and Gospel. Note 2.
PMM P411 PREACHING WORKSHOP (SPANISH, SEMINAR)
In this course returning vicars, with the aid of the professors and each other, seek to hone
the linguistic, homiletic and pastoral skills needed to proclaim the Gospel to Hispanic listeners.
Notes 8, 18.
PMM P420 LITURGICAL STRUCTURES
Critically examines the historical development of basic liturgical structures and the pastoral
implications of these structures on today’s liturgies.
PMM P431 CURRENT ISSUES IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
This course will be tailored to the sociogram of the class in light of any previous work the
instructor and co-learner have done together. Emphasis will be made on flexibility/negotiation
and the student’s creative pursuit of a project of his own design. Such issues may also
be addressed as moralism, synergism and preconditionalism in conflict with a Law/Gospel
base for Christian education; baptism vs. “confirmation”; the inculcation of secularism by
default in the public school classroom, etc.; and the case method may be further explored.
PMM P436 CURRENT TRENDS IN MISSIOLOGY
A survey of missiological developments in the 20th century, with specific examination of the
contemporary theologies of mission within the Roman Catholic, Evangelical, Ecumenical
and Lutheran traditions.
PMM P437 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN HISPANIC CONTEXTS
This course builds on the historical and practical foundations of Hymnology I as it teaches
the student how to evaluate hymn texts, hymn tunes and hymnals. The major recent hymnals
of Christendom will be analyzed as will a sampling of texts and tunes by contemporary
hymn writers.
PMM P442 MISSIONARY FORMATION
This course is designed to prepare a person for cross-cultural ministry in any context including
non-North American ministry. It includes units on spiritual formation, how-to approaches
to language, culture and interpersonal relations, and missionary service as well as area
studies. Note 13.
PMM P445 CHRISTIAN SOCIAL ETHICS
The course focuses on the role and function of Christian ethics relative to social problems
and issues that concern and affect Christian social responsibility. Special emphasis is given
to abortion, birth control, capital punishment, homosexuality, mental “illness” and pollution
problems.
PMM P451 LEADERSHIP TRAINING
This course is foundational for the whole area of leadership training for missions.It explores
the nature of spiritual leadership development utilizing biblical, cultural and historical perspectives.
Concepts helpful in perceiving the dynamics of leadership development such as
spiritual authority, sphere of influence, process items, leadership roles, styles, levels, spiritual
gifts and others will be examined.
PMM P452 CHURCH PLANTING II
Ideas and methods for church planting in current research and development of use of media,
telephone, direct mailing, volunteer organizations, etc., as applied to routine mission sites as
well as challenging cross-cultural contexts. Advanced development of methods of communicating
the theological motivation for church planting.
PMM P460 PASTOR AS COUNSELOR
Focuses on ways in which the pastor/counselor’s self-understanding contributes to his
understanding of the counselee. An examination of counseling from a biblical perspective.
PMM P461 PREMARITAL PASTORAL CARE
This course will introduce students to the rationale behind premarital counseling and
acquaint them with some of the literature available to counselors and engaged couples.
Students will be made familiar with some of the testing instruments that have been found
useful in premarital counseling. Attention will be given to individual couple counseling, premarital
counseling and the weekend engaged couple retreat as possible models for parish
use. Note 3.
PMM P462 COUNSELING IN THE MODERN WORLD
A course in counseling designed to familiarize the student with problems induced by the
rapidly changing conditions in today’s world. Special attention is given to marital counseling.
PMM P463 MARITAL & FAMILY PASTORAL CARE
An examination of the systems approach to marriage and family counseling for the pastor.
Attention will be given to the practical aspects of counseling with couples and families.
PMM P469 CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION
See description of this program on page 74.
PMM P474 SCRIPTURE IN ITS CULTURAL CONTEXT
This course is designed to assist the conscientious student in distinguishing between
Christianity and culture and between cultures. The Scripture is the primary textbook, using
the case study approach to learning.
PMM P475 THE PASTORAL MINISTRY AND THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM
This course acquaints students with the American legal system as it impacts the pastoral
ministry. Through an examination of constitutional, statutory, administrative and case law,
the student gains a general understanding of the law affecting the pastor and the parish.
Issues examined include the religion clauses of the United States Constitution, tort and contract
liability, criminal liability, and regulatory compliance.
PMM P480 CHRISTIAN ETHICS AND MEDICAL ISSUES
The scriptural and confessional use of Law and Gospel as a basis for and a motivation
toward a Christian ethic applicable to some medical issues confronting Christians in the
future. Abortion, euthanasia, genetic experimentation and “engineering,” organ transplant,
and death are among the topics treated.
PMM P495 INDEPENDENT STUDY
When students wish to fulfill a special need, they may request an independent study course
through the department chairman. This is not available to Sem I or Sem II students.
PMM P499 EDUCATIONAL TOURS
Students travel with the instructor to visit sites that are important for the history, theology
and growth of the Church. As time and opportunity permit, the instructor will enrich
the class by lecturing and leading discussions. Besides visiting the locations, students
are expected to complete assigned readings as well as other pertinent oral and
written assignments.
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