LINCOLN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY 2018 Spring Graduate & Seminary Class Schedule Online registration for the Spring Semester will take place Oct. 30-Nov. 21, 2017. Full-semester classes begin Monday, January 8, 2018. DMIN classes, and Intensive Weeks #1 and #2 classes are listed on page 5. Wednesday morning classes include a break for Chapel from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. (revised 11.14.17) University Studies US 500 NET 01 Orientation to LCU (d) --- 1/2-1/6 0 J. Donato online US 500 NET 02 Orientation to LCU (d) --- 3/5-3/9 0 J. Donato online BIBLE AND THEOLOGY/PHILOSOPHY FIELD General Bible BI 501 NET Intro to God s Word full semester 1/8-5/4 3 T. Cochell online BI 604 NET Interpreting the NT (a) full semester 1/8-5/4 3 C. Eaton online Bible and Theology BT 609 NET Intro to the Old Testament 1 st 8-wk 1/8-3/2 3 T. Cochell online BT 610 NET Intro to the New Testament 2 nd 8-wk 3/12-5/4 3 J. Miselbrook online BT 640 NET Interpreting Isaiah 2 nd 8-wk 3/12-5/4 3 T. Cochell online BT 654 NET Jesus and Spiritual Formation 1 st 8-wk 1/8-3/2 3 S. Kinnard online BT 700 NET Capstone Paper/Project 2 nd 8-wk 3/12-5/4 3 T. Cochell online New Testament NT 605 Advanced New Testament Introduction 1:00-3:30 pm T 3 T. Stewart NT 611 Greek Exegesis 1:00-3:30 pm W 3 T. Stewart NT 634 IN1 Exegesis of Acts (a) see footnote (f) 3 F. Dicken R29 NT 702 New Testament Use of the Old Testament (a) see footnote (h) 4 th F 3 P. Kissling NT 741 Second Temple Judaism see footnote (g) 4 th Th 3 T. Stewart NT 900 IS Research in New Testament (b) TBA 3 T. Stewart NT 901 Thesis (1 st registration) TBA 6 T. Stewart NT 902 Thesis (re-registration) (c) TBA 0 T. Stewart Old Testament OT 611 NET Hebrew Exegesis (a) full semester 1/8-5/4 3 P. Kissling online OT 702 New Testament Use of the Old Testament see footnote (h) 4 th F 3 P. Kissling OT 733 Exegesis of Isaiah (a) see footnote (e) 3rd Th 3 P. Kissling OT 741 Second Temple Judaism see footnote (g) 4 th Th 3 T. Stewart OT 900 IS Research in Old Testament (b) TBA 3 P. Kissling OT 901 Thesis (1 st registration) TBA 6 P. Kissling OT 902 Thesis (re-registration) (c) TBA 0 P. Kissling Apologetics AP 900 IS Research in Apologetics (b) TBA 3 R. Knopp AP 901 Thesis (1 st registration) TBA 6 R. Knopp AP 902 Thesis (re-registration) (c) TBA 0 R. Knopp b Faculty approval required; there is an additional $100 per hour fee for independent study classes. c There is a $100 fee for re-registering Thesis credit. d There is a $100 nonrefundable course fee for US 500. e Class meets on the 3 rd Thursday of each month: January 18, February 15, March 15, and April 19. f Class meets during Intensive Week #1 (January 2-6, 2018) from 8-4 T-F. g Class meets on the 4 th Thursday of each month: January 25, February 22, March 22, and April 26. h Class meets on the 4 th Friday of each month: January 26, February 23, March 23, and April 27. 1
BIBLE AND THEOLOGY/PHILOSOPHY FIELD (continued) Church History/Historical Theology CH 600 NET Christianity Through the Ages full semester 1/8-5/4 3 R. Rea online CH 606 History of Christianity in America (f) 8:00-10:30 am T 3 R. Rea R27 CH 801 IN2 History & Theology Stone-Campbell Mvmt see footnote (b) 3/5-3/9 3 R. Rea CH 900 IS Research in Church Hist/Hist Theology (c) TBA 3 R. Rea CH 901 Thesis (1 st registration) TBA 6 R. Rea CH 902 Thesis (re-registration) (d) TBA 0 R. Rea Philosophy PH 603 Medieval Philosophy (f) 1:00-3:30 pm T 3 S. Cone R16 PH 610 Kierkegaard (f) 8:00-10:30 am T 3 C. Simpson R23 PH 900 IS Research in Philosophy (c) TBA 3 R. Knopp PH 901 Thesis (1 st registration) TBA 6 R. Knopp PH 902 Thesis (re-registration) (d) TBA 0 R. Knopp Systematic & Philosophical Theology TH 600 NET Systematic Theology full semester 1/8-5/4 3 S. Cone TH 607 Doctrine of Christ 1:00-3:30 pm W 3 R. Kurka TH 610 Kierkegaard (f) 8:00-10:30 am T 3 C. Simpson R23 TH 702 Modern Theology II (f) 8:00-11:40 am W 3 C. Simpson R16 TH 710 Understanding Contemporary Mindsets (f) 3:45-6:15 pm T 3 R. Knopp R22 TH 900 IS Research in System & Phil Theology (c) TBA 3 Simpson/Kurka (e) TH 901 Thesis (1 st registration) TBA 6 Simpson/Kurka (e) TH 902 Thesis (re-registration) (d) TBA 0 Simpson/Kurka (e) CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES FIELD Christian Education CE 803 NET Instructional Strategies and Curriculum full semester 1/8-5/4 3 J. Estep CE 895 Supervised Ministry Experience TBA 3 J. Estep CE 897 Supervised Ministry Project TBA 3 J. Estep CE 900 IS Research in Christian Education (c) TBA 3 J. Estep b CH 801 IN2 will include travel during Intensive Week #2 (March 5-9, 2018) to Restoration sites in nearby states; all expenses except food will be covered by tuition and a non-refundable $350 class fee; class size limited to 22; several assignments must be completed before February 28 and two others before April 29; details will be included in the syllabus. c Faculty approval required; there is an additional $100 per hour fee for independent study classes. d There is a $100 fee for re-registering Thesis credit. e For Dr. Chris Simpson, choose section 01; for Dr. Robert Kurka, choose section 02. f Offered face-to-face and as a synchronous video class (online) for a limited number of distance students. Contact the professor for prior approval. g Class meets during Intensive Week #2 (March 5-9, 2018) from 12-4 M; 8-4 T-Th; 8-12 F. 2
CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES FIELD (continued) Counseling/Pastoral Care & Counseling COUN 601 Research and Evaluation in Counseling 1 st 8-wk 6:30-10 pm T - 1/9-3/2 3 N. Thomas R30 COUN 603 NET Crisis Intervention Techniques 1 st 8-wk 1/8-3/2 3 N. Thomas online COUN 662 Abnormal Psychology 2 nd 8-wk 6:30-10 pm M - 3/12-5/4 3 N. Thomas R30 COUN 663 Major Theories of Counsel & Psychotherapy 1 st 8-wk 6:30-10 pm M - 1/8-3/2 3 N. Thomas R30 COUN 667 Tests and Measures for Counseling (b) 2 nd 8-wk 6:30-10 pm T - 3/13-5/4 3 N. Thomas R30 COUN 725 IN2 Traumatology: Chronic/Complex see footnote (h) 3 K. Baldwin R22 COUN 804 Family Systems Counseling (a) 1 st 8-wk 6:30-10 pm M - 1/8-3/2 3 K. Baldwin R23 COUN 807 Substance Abuse and Addictions Counseling 2 nd 8-wk 6:30-10 pm M - 3/12-5/4 3 K. Romadka COUN 890 01 Internship-Mental Health Couns. (a,c) TBA 6 K. Baldwin COUN 890 02 Internship-Mental Health Couns. (a,c) TBA 3 K. Baldwin COUN 891 01 Clinical Pastoral Education (a,c,l) TBA 6 N. Thomas COUN 891 02 Clinical Pastoral Education (a,c,l) TBA 3 N. Thomas COUN 892 Counseling Practicum (a,c) TBA 3 K. Baldwin COUN 894 Advanced Internship (a,c) TBA 3 K. Baldwin COUN 900 IS Research in Pastoral Care & Counseling TBA (d) 3 see footnote (k) Intercultural Studies IC 603 NET Cultural Insights for Effective Min/Missions full semester 1/8-5/4 3 R. Scheuermann online IC 630 IN2 Dynamics of Worship in Cultural Context see footnote (h) 3 D. Franklin R23 IC 700 NET Capstone Project in Intercultural Studies full semester 1/8-5/4 3 R. Scheuermann online IC 701 NET Christian Encounter with World Religions full semester 1/8-5/4 3 M. Hakmin Lee online IC 710 Understanding Contemporary Mindsets (j) 3:45-6:15 pm T 3 R. Knopp R22 IC 900 IS Research, Intercultural Studies TBA (d) 3 R. Scheuermann Leadership Studies LS 601 IN1 Personal Development in Christian Min. see footnote (f) 3 K. Dell LS 701 Mentored Ministry Experience (a) see footnote (g) 1 LC Sutton LS 800 IN2 Shaping the Ministry of a Leader (i) see footnote (h) 3 Green/Shaw LS 900 IS Research, Leadership Studies TBA (d) 3 D. Green LS 905 Field Experience Capstone Project TBA 3 LC Sutton Marriage and Family Therapy (Las Vegas Campus only) MF 615 LV Faith & Culture in the Therapy Process 1 st 8-wk 6-9:30 pm M-1/8-3/2 3 J. Nixon Las Vegas MF 631 LV Professional Ethical and Legal Issues 2 nd 8-wk 6-9:30 pm M-3/12-5/4 3 J. Nixon Las Vegas MF 651 LV Research 1st 8-wk 6-9:30 pm M-1/8-3/2 3 S. Jacobs Las Vegas MF 701 LV Practicum II full semester 1/8-5/4 2 M. Wilson Las Vegas MF 704 LV Community Internship I full semester 1/8-5/4 2 M. Wilson Las Vegas MF 705 LV Community Internship II full semester 1/8-5/4 2 M. Wilson Las Vegas b There is a $40 additional course fee for testing materials for COUN 667. c Faculty approval required. d Faculty approval required; there is an additional $100 per hour fee for independent study classes. e There is a $100 fee for re-registering Thesis credit. f LS 601 IN1 will meet January 2-6, 2018 at an off-campus retreat site; there is an additional non-refundable $300 class fee (see page 5). g Students must attend one of two on-campus introductory meetings; time & place to be announced later. h Class meets during Intensive Week #2 (March 5-9, 2018) from 12-4 M; 8-4 T-Th; 8-12 F. i MDiv students should take this course during the last year of their program. j Offered face-to-face and as a synchronous video class (online) for a limited number of distance students. Contact the professor for prior approval. k For Dr. Kim Baldwin, choose section 01; for Dr. Nolan Thomas, choose section 03 l $10 administrative fee for COUN 891, but no tuition is charged. 3
CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES FIELD (continued) Organizational Leadership OL 601 NET Visions, Values, and Voices in Org. Lead. 1 st 8-wk 1/8-3/2 3 JW Bergmann online OL 602 NET Authentic Leadership in Org Contexts 1 st 8-wk 1/8-3/2 3 J. Grana online OL 603 NET Foundations for Organizational Leadership 2 nd 8-wk 3/12-5/4 3 S. Wood online OL 604 NET Organizational Leadership Development 2 nd 8-wk 3/12-5/4 3 M. Searby online OL 606 NET Strategic Organizational Leadership 1 st 8-wk 1/8-3/2 3 Staff online OL 608 NET Dynamics of Change and Conflict in OL 2 nd 8-wk 3/12-5/4 3 R. McCord online OL 609 NET Legal and Ethical Issues in Org. Leadership 1 st 8-wk 1/8-3/2 3 Wells/McCormick online OL 700 NET Capstone Project in Org. Leadership 2 nd 8-wk 3/12-5/4 3 JW Bergmann online Preaching Ministry PR 604 Creative Biblical Preaching 8:00 am-5:00 pm 3 rd F (f) 3 C. Sackett R19 PR 751 IN1 Preaching & Literary Genre: Parables see footnote (g) 1/2-1/6 3 M. Scott PR 900 IS Research in Preaching (b) TBA 3 C. Sackett Spiritual Formation (Normal Campus only) SF 603 Biblical Imagery for Spiritual Formation 1 st 8-wk 1/8-3/2 (c) 3 J.K. Jones Normal SF 604 Theology of the Holy Spirit 2 nd 8-wk 3/12-5/4 (d) 3 M. Scott Normal SF 609 Theology of Service and Sabbath 1 st 8-wk 1/8-3/2 (c) 3 N. Windham Normal SF 610 Prayer Practice and Spiritual Formation 2 nd 8-wk 3/12-5/4 (d) 3 J.K. Jones Normal Worship Studies WS 603 IN2 Dynamics of Worship in Cultural Context see footnote (e) 3 D. Frankland R23 WS 701 Creative Design for Worship 8:00 am-5:00 pm 3 rd Th (h) 3 D. Frankland R23 WS 900 IS Research in Worship Studies (b) TBA 3 D. Frankland b Faculty approval required; there is an additional $100 per hour fee for independent study classes. c Class meets at Eastview Christian Church, Normal, IL February 16-17. d Class meets at Eastview Christian Church, Normal, IL March 16-17. e Class meets during Intensive Week #2 (March 5-9, 2018) from 12-4 M; 8-4 T-Th; 8-12 F. f Class meets 3 rd Friday of each month: January 19, February 16, March 16, and April 20. g Class meets during Intensive Week #1 (January 2-6, 2018) from 12-4 T; 8-4 W-F; 8-12 S. h Class meets on the 3 rd Thursday of each month: January 18, February 15, March 15, and April 19. 4
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY DMIN 1000 NET Orientation to DMin Studies full semester 1/8-5/4 0 B. Wells online DMIN 1004 Developing a Culturally Sensitive Ministry 8:00 am-5:00 pm 3/13-3/16 4 Kurka/Wells TM5 DMIN 1005 Developing an Effective Min Research Project 8:00 am-5:00 pm 3/12 2 B. Wells TM5 DMIN 1090 DMin Project TBA 6 B. Wells DMIN 1091 DMin Project (re-registration) TBA 0 B. Wells DMIN 1104 Specialized Study in Leadership TBA 4 D. Green DMIN 1204 Clinical Practice of Pastor Care TBA 4 M. MacKenzie DMIN 1304 Specialized Study in Preaching TBA 4 J. Snell DMIN 1404 Specialized Study in Spiritual Formation TBA 4 K. Dell DMIN 1504 Specialized Study in Congregation Min TBA 4 B. Wells INTENSIVE WEEK # 1 (January 2-6, 2018) (No registrations for the first Intensive Week classes will be accepted after Nov. 21 without permission of the instructor. Credit earned during Intensive Week #1 counts as part of the spring semester.) LS 601 IN1 Personal Development in Christian Ministry see footnote (b) 3 K. Dell NT 634 IN1 Exegesis of Acts 8-4 T-F 3 F. Dicken R29 PR 751 IN1 Preaching & Literary Genre: Parables 12-4 T; 8-4 W-F; 8-12 S 3 M Scott INTENSIVE WEEK # 2 (March 5-9, 2018) (Regular Seminary Classes will NOT meet during this week. No registrations for the second Intensive Week classes will be accepted after Jan. 12 without permission of the instructor. Credit earned during Intensive Week #2 counts as part of the spring semester.) CH 801 IN2 History & Theology of Stone-Campbell Mvmt see footnote (c) 3 R. Rea COUN 725 IN2 Traumatology: Chronic/Complex 12-4 M; 8-4 T-Th; 8-12 F 3 K. Baldwin R22 IS 630 IN2 Dynamics of Worship in Cultural Context 12-4 M; 8-4 T-Th; 8-12 F 3 D. Franklin R23 LS 800 IN2 Shaping the Ministry of a Leader (d) 12-4 M; 8-4 T-Th; 8-12 F 3 Green/Shaw WS 603 IN2 Dynamics of Worship in Cultural Context 12-4 M; 8-4 T-Th; 8-12 F 3 D. Frankland R23 b LS 601 IN1 will meet at an off-campus retreat site near Springfield, IL; there will be an additional non-refundable $300 class fee for meals, lodging and online testing. c CH 801 IN2 will include travel during Intensive Week #2 (March 5-9, 2018) to Restoration sites in nearby states; all expenses except food will be covered by tuition and a non-refundable $350 class fee; class size limited to 22; several assignments must be completed before February 28 and two others before April 29; details will be included in the syllabus. d MDiv students should take this course during the last year of their program. 5