Course Descriptions

1111. Church Internship: Christian Education 1 hour
A reflective study of the ministry of the church focusing on its ministry of
Christian education and involving observation in a church setting, reflection
on ministry with church leaders, and weekly seminars under the leadership
of the religion faculty.

1112. Church Internship: Worship 1 hour
A reflective study of the ministry of the church focusing on the ministry
through worship and involving observation in a church setting, reflection on
ministry with church leaders, and weekly seminars under the leadership of
the religion faculty.

1113. Church Internship: Evangelism and Membership Care 1 hour
A reflective study of the ministry of the church focusing on its ministry in
membership care and evangelism and involving observation in a church
setting, reflection on ministry with church leaders, and weekly seminars
under the leadership of the religion faculty.

1114. Church Internship: Administration and Missions 1 hour
A reflective study of the ministry of the church focusing on its ministry
through administration, social concerns, and missions and involving
observation in a church setting, reflection on ministry with church leaders,
and weekly seminars under the leadership of the religion faculty.

1201. Introduction to Christian Education 2 hours
An approach to the meaning of Christian education.

1311. Introductory Studies in the Old Testament 3 hours
Survey of Old Testament tradition, emphasizing its historical development
and cultural setting, with writing assignments designed to enhance students’ appreciation of religious values.

1312. Introductory Studies in the New Testament 3 hours
Survey of New Testament tradition, emphasizing its historical development
and cultural setting, with writing assignments designed to enhance students’ appreciation of religious values.

1313. Introduction to Ethics (PHI 1313) 3 hours
An examination of the traditions of moral thought, including an analysis
of how traditional problems and processes are reflected in contemporary
moral debates, with writing assignments designed to enhance students’
appreciation of ethical and moral values.

1321. Introductory Studies in World Religions 3 hours
A survey of selected world religions, emphasizing the diversity of religious
experience in human life, with writing assignments designed to enhance
students’ appreciation of religious values.

2201. Christian Hymnody 2 hours
A survey of hymns, various hymn types and styles, and issues in hymnody
designed for persons preparing for various forms of Christian ministry.
Includes an introduction to the fundamentals of hymnody.

3113. Advanced Church Internship: Interpersonal Skills (3111) 1 hour
Introduction to the principles and procedures of relationship building and
reflection upon the dynamics of multiple staff relationships. The students
are required to have an intern supervisor in a local church or church
agency or institution.

3114. Advanced Church Internship: Ministerial Care and Counseling (3112) 1 hour
A study of the practical aspects of counseling that are vital for the church
staff member. Students in this course are required to have an intern
supervisor in a local church or church agency or institution.

3311. Worship and Communication Skills 3 hours
A study of the meanings, principles, and structures of Christian worship and
practice in communication skills.

3341. Religion and Personality 3 hours
A study of individual and group relationships utilizing a blending of
psychology and theology.

3351. Church Work with Children 3 hours
A study of psychological, sociological, and religious development of
children.

3352. Church Work with Youth 3 hours
A study of psychological, sociological, and religious development of youth.

3353. Church Work with Adults 3 hours
A study of psychological, sociological, and religious development of adults.

3354. Christian Leadership (2111, 2112, 2113) 3 hours
This course will introduce students to principles of leadership in the church
setting. Included in this course is a look at leadership styles, at types of
church polity, and at each person’s own personality type and how this
affects one’s own leadership style.

4113. Advanced Church Internship: Theological Issues and Applied Leadership in theChurch (4111) 1 hour
A specific project in ministry in the church will be developed and
implemented. The project will be determined by the particular aspect of
ministry for which students are preparing themselves and carried out under
an intern supervisor.

4114. Advanced Church Internship: Leadership Project and Credo (4112) 1 hour
This course is taken in the student's final semester in the Church Ministry
Program and includes completion of the senior project and the writing of a
theological credo.

4301. Christian Beliefs 3 hours
A study of the development of Christian thought.

4302. United Methodist Doctrine and Polity 3 hours
This course introduces students to the doctrinal standards of the United
Methodist Church, including basic Christian affirmations and distinctive
United Methodist emphases; and it introduces students to church polity
as set forth in The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church.

4360. A Survey of Church History 3 hours
A study of church history from the Apostolic Age to the present with special
emphasis on the Wesleyan movement of the eighteenth century and its
development in America. (Students will not receive credit for this course if
they receive credit for REL 4361 or 4362.)

4361. History of the Christian Church I 3 hours
A study of church history from the Apostolic Age to the Reformation.

4362. History of the Christian Church II 3 hours
A study of the Christian church from the Reformation to the present, with
emphasis on its development in America.

4365. Wesleyan Heritage and History 3 hours
A study/tour of the history and heritage of Methodism. This course uses
Texas Wesleyan University historical sites in England as a laboratory for
study.

4366. Religious History of Scotland 3 hours
A study of the religious history of Scotland. This course uses historical sites
in Scotland as a laboratory for study.

4367. Religious History of Ireland 3 hours
A study of the religious history of Ireland. This course uses historical sites
in Ireland as a laboratory for study.