LINCOLN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY 2016 Spring Graduate Class Schedule (revised 2.26.16) Online registration for the Spring Semester will take place Oct. 26- Nov. 24, 2015. Full-semester classes begin Monday, January 11, 2016. DMIN classes are listed on page 5. Intensive Weeks #1 and #2, and INDY classes are listed on page 6. Wednesday morning classes include a break for Chapel from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. University Studies US 500 NET 01 Orientation to LCU (d) --- 1/4-1/8 0 A. LaMotte online US 500 NET 02 Orientation to LCU (d) --- 3/7-3/11 0 A. LaMotte online BIBLE AND THEOLOGY/PHILOSOPHY FIELD General Bible BI 501 NET Intro to God s Word full semester 1/11-5/6 3 T. Cochell online BI 604 NET Interpreting the NT (a) full semester 1/11-5/6 3 C. Eaton online BI 810 Biblical Interpretation for Ministry (a) 8:00-11:40 am W 3 Kissling/Johnson R22 Bible and Theology BT 609 NET Intro to the Old Testament 1 st 8-wk 1/11-3/4 3 T. Cochell online BT 610 NET Intro to the New Testament 2 nd 8-wk 3/14-5/6 3 J. Miselbrook online BT 700 NET Capstone Paper/Project 2 nd 8-wk 3/14-5/6 3 T. Cochell online New Testament NT 605 Advanced New Testament Introduction 1:00-3:30 pm T 3 N. Zola R30 NT 611 NET Greek Exegesis (a) full semester 1/11-5/6 3 N. Zola online NT 650 Preaching from the New Testament 8:00 am-5:00 pm 3 rd Th (e) 3 Sackett/Dicken R19 NT 741 Second Temple Judaism 1:00-3:30 pm (h) W 3 N. Zola R30 NT 900 IS Research in New Testament (b) TBA 3 N. Zola NT 901 Thesis (1 st registration) TBA 6 N. Zola NT 902 Thesis (re-registration) (c) TBA 0 N. Zola NT 903 Extended Research Paper (1 st registration) TBA 3 N. Zola NT 904 Extended Research Paper (re-registration) (c) TBA 0 N. Zola Old Testament OT 605 NET Advanced Old Testament Introduction 1 st 8-wk 1/11-3/4 3 T. Cochell online OT 610 NET Hebrew Basics full semester 1/11-5/6 3 P. Kissling online OT 741 Second Temple Judaism 1:00-3:30 pm W 3 N. Zola R30 OT 899 NET 01 Exegesis of Daniel (f) 2 nd 8-wk 3/14-5/6 3 P. Kissling online OT 899 NET 02 Interpreting Daniel (g) 2 nd 8-wk 3/14-5/6 3 P. Kissling online 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 OT 903 Extended Research Paper (1 st registration) TBA 3 P. Kissling OT 904 Extended Research Paper (re-registration) (c) TBA 0 P. Kissling b Faculty approval required; there is an additional $100 per hour fee for independent study classes. c There is a $100 re-registration fee for re-registering Thesis and Extended Research Paper credit. d There is a $100 nonrefundable course fee for US 500. e Class meets 3 rd Thursday of each month: January 21, February 18, March 17, and April 21. f Exegesis students must have knowledge of Hebrew and will meet synchronously (in person or by Skype) to read the Hebrew and Aramaic text weekly. g For students without Hebrew. h Offered face-to-face and as a synchronous video class (online) for a limited number of distance students. Contact the professor for prior approval. 1
BIBLE AND THEOLOGY/PHILOSOPHY FIELD (continued) Apologetics AP 900 IS Research in Apologetics (d) TBA 3 R. Knopp AP 901 Thesis (1 st registration) TBA 6 R. Knopp AP 902 Thesis (re-registration) (e) TBA 0 R. Knopp AP 903 Extended Research Paper (1 st registration) TBA 3 R. Knopp AP 904 Extended Research Paper (re-registration) (e) TBA 0 R. Knopp Church History/Historical Theology CH 600 NET Christianity Through the Ages full semester 1/11-5/6 3 R. Rea online CH 600 NET 02 Christianity Through the Ages full semester 1/11-5/6 3 R. Rea online CH 607 IN2 Worship in Historical Perspective see footnote (b) M-F 3/7-3/11 3 D. Frankland R23 CH 801 IN2 History & Theology Stone-Campbell Mvmt CANCELLED CH 899 John Cassian 8:00-11:40 am (i) W 3 R. Rea R27 CH 900 IS Research in Church Hist/Hist Theology (d) TBA 3 R. Rea CH 901 Thesis (1 st registration) TBA 6 R. Rea CH 902 Thesis (re-registration) (e) TBA 0 R. Rea CH 903 Extended Research Paper (1 st registration) TBA 3 R. Rea CH 904 Extended Research Paper (re-registration) (e) TBA 0 R. Rea Philosophy PH 702 Contemporary Philosophy 12:00-2:30 pm W 3 C. Simpson R23 PH 900 IS Research in Philosophy (d) TBA 3 R. Knopp PH 901 Thesis (1 st registration) TBA 6 R. Knopp PH 902 Thesis (re-registration) (e) TBA 0 R. Knopp PH 903 Extended Research Paper (1 st registration) TBA 3 R. Knopp PH 904 Extended Research Paper (re-registration) (e) TBA 0 R. Knopp Systematic & Philosophical Theology TH 694 NET Theology and Film 1 st 8-wk 1/11-3/4 3 S. Cone online TH 702 IN1 Modern Theology II see footnote (f) 3 C. Simpson R22 TH 710 Understanding Contemporary Mindsets 3:45-6:15 pm (i) T 3 R. Knopp R30 TH 900 IS Research in System & Phil Theology (d) TBA 3 Simpson/Kurka (g) TH 901 Thesis (1 st registration) TBA 6 Simpson/Kurka (g) TH 902 Thesis (re-registration) (e) TBA 0 Simpson/Kurka (g) TH 903 Extended Research Paper (1 st registration) TBA 3 Simpson/Kurka (g) TH 904 Extended Research Paper (re-registration) (e) TBA 0 Simpson/Kurka (g) b Class meets during Intensive Week #2 (March 7-11, 2016) from 12-4 M; 8-4 T-Th; 8-12 F. c CH 801 IN2 will include travel during Intensive Week #2 (March 7-11, 2016) to Restoration sites in nearby states; all expenses except food will be covered by tuition and a non-refundable $300 class fee; class size limited to 22; several assignments must be completed before March 2 and two others before May 1; details will be included in the syllabus. d Faculty approval required; there is an additional $100 per hour fee for independent study classes. e There is a $100 re-registration fee for re-registering Thesis and Extended Research Paper credit. f Class meets during Intensive Week #1 (January 4-8, 2016) from 12-4 M; 8-4 T-Th; 8-12 F. g For Dr. Chris Simpson, choose section 01; for Dr. Robert Kurka, choose section 02. i Offered face-to-face and as a synchronous video class (online) for a limited number of distance students. Contact the professor for prior approval. 2
CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES FIELD Christian Education CE 702 IN1 Small Groups see footnote (h) M-F 1/4-1/8 3 J. Estep TM5 CE 803 Instructional Strategies and Curriculum 8:00 am-5:00 pm 3 rd Th (m) 3 J. Estep TM5 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 (e) TBA 3 J. Estep CE 901 Thesis (1 st registration) TBA 6 J. Estep CE 902 Thesis (re-registration) (f) TBA 0 J. Estep CE 903 Extended Research Paper (1 st registration) TBA 3 J. Estep CE 904 Extended Research Paper (re-registration) (f) TBA 0 J. Estep Counseling/Pastoral Care & Counseling COUN 601 Research and Evaluation in Counseling 1 st 8-wk 6:30-10 pm T - 1/12-3/4 3 T. Samples R22 COUN 603 Crisis Intervention Techniques 2 nd 8-wk 6:30-10 pm T - 3/15-5/6 3 K. Heck R22 COUN 662 Abnormal Psychology 2 nd 8-wk 6:30-10 pm M - 3/14-5/6 3 T. Samples R22 COUN 663 Major Theories of Counsel & Psychotherapy 1 st 8-wk 6:30-10 pm M - 1/11-3/4 3 N. Thomas R30 COUN 667 Tests and Measures for Counseling (b) 2 nd 8-wk 6:30-10 pm T - 3/15-5/6 3 N. Thomas R30 COUN 803 IN2 Marital/Pre-Marital Therapy see footnote (i) 3 K. Baldwin R22 COUN 804 Family Systems Counseling (a) 1 st 8-wk 6:30-10 pm M - 1/11-3/4 3 K. Baldwin R23 COUN 807 Substance Abuse and Addictions Counseling 2 nd 8-wk 6:30-10 pm M - 3/14-5/6 3 J. White R30 COUN 890 01 Internship Mental Health Counseling (a,c) TBA 6 K. Baldwin COUN 890 02 Internship Mental Health Counseling (a,c) TBA 3 K. Baldwin COUN 891 01 Clinical Pastoral Education (a,c,d) TBA 6 N. Thomas COUN 891 02 Clinical Pastoral Education (a,c,d) 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 (e) TBA 3 see footnote (g) Intercultural Studies IC 603 NET Cultural Insights for Effective Min/Missions 2 nd 8-wk 3/14-5/6 3 R. Scheuermann IC 661 NET Research Methods in Missions 1 st 8-wk 1/11-3/4 3 D. Priest IC 700 NET Capstone Project in Intercultural Studies 2 nd 8-wk 3/14-5/6 3 R. Scheuermann IC 710 Understanding Contemporary Mindsets 3:45-6:15 pm (k) T 3 R. Knopp R30 IC 900 IS Research in Intercultural Studies (e) TBA 3 R. Scheuermann IC 901 Thesis (1 st registration) TBA 6 R. Scheuermann IC 902 Thesis (re-registration) (f) TBA 0 R. Scheuermann IC 903 Extended Research Paper (1 st registration) TBA 3 R. Scheuermann IC 904 Extended Research Paper (re-registration) (f) TBA 0 R. Scheuermann b There is a $40 additional course fee for testing materials for COUN 667. c Faculty approval required. d $10 administrative fee for COUN 891, but no tuition is charged. e Faculty approval required; there is an additional $100 per hour fee for independent study classes. f There is a $100 re-registration fee for re-registering Thesis and Extended Research Paper credit. g For Dr. Kim Baldwin, choose section 01; for Dr. Tara Samples, choose section 02; for Dr. Nolan Thomas, choose section 03. h Class meets during Intensive Week #1 (January 4-8, 2016) from 12-4 M; 8-4 T-Th; 8-12 F. i Class meets during Intensive Week #2 (March 7-11, 2016) from 12-4 M; 8-4 T-Th; 8-12 F. k Offered face-to-face and as a synchronous video class (online) for a limited number of distance students. Contact the professor for prior approval. m Class meets 3 rd Thursday of each month: January 21, February 18, March 17, and April 21. 3
CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES FIELD (continued) Leadership Studies LS 501 NET Graduate Research and Writing (k) CANCELLED LS 601 IN1 Personal Development in Christian Min. see footnote (h) 3 K. Dell LS 701 Mentored Ministry Experience (a) see footnote (i) 1 D. Green LS 800 IN2 Shaping the Ministry of a Leader see footnote (j) 3 Green/Shaw R31 LS 899 Leadership in Churches Under 400 8:00 am-5:00 pm Th (m) 3 B. Wells R22 LS 900 IS Research in Leadership Studies (f) TBA 3 D. Green LS 901 Thesis (1 st registration) TBA 6 D. Green LS 902 Thesis (re-registration) (g) TBA 0 D. Green LS 903 Extended Research Paper (1 st registration) TBA 3 D. Green LS 904 Extended Research Paper (re-registration) (g) TBA 0 D. Green LS 905 Field Experience Capstone Project TBA 3 B. Wells Marriage and Family Therapy (Las Vegas Campus only) MF 611 LV Foundations of Family Therapy 1 st 8-wk 6-9:30 pm M-1/11-3/4 3 M. Harris Las Vegas MF 614 LV Faith and the Family Systems 2 nd 8-wk 6-9:30 pm Th-3/17-5/6 3 M. Castronova Las Vegas MF 621 LV Human Development 2 nd 8-wk 6-9:30 pm M-3/14-5/6 3 M. Castronova Las Vegas MF 631 LV Professional Ethical and Legal Issues 1 st 8-wk 6-9:30 pm M-1/11-3/4 3 M. Castronova Las Vegas MF 701 LV Practicum II (b) full semester 1/11-5/6 2 M. Harris Las Vegas MF 703 LV Practicum IV (b) full semester 1/11-5/6 2 M. Harris Las Vegas MF 704 LV Community Internship I (b) full semester 1/11-5/6 2 M. Castronova Las Vegas Organizational Leadership OL 601 NET Visions, Values, and Voices in OL 1 st 8-wk 1/11-3/4 3 B. Wells online OL 602 NET Authentic Leadership in Org Contexts 1 st 8-wk 1/11-3/4 3 J. Grana online OL 603 NET Foundations for Org. Leadership 2 nd 8-wk 3/14-5/6 3 S. Wood online OL 604 NET Organizational Leadership Development 2 nd 8-wk 3/14-5/6 3 M. Searby online OL 607 NET Interpersonal Leadership for Org. Effect. (c) 1 st 8-wk 1/11-3/4 3 J. Morrissette online OL 608 NET Dynamics of Change and Conflict in OL CANCELLED OL 609 NET Legal and Ethical Issues in Org. Leadership 1 st 8-wk 1/11-3/4 3 E. Teoro online OL 609 NET 02 Legal/Ethical Issues in Org. Leadership 2 nd 8-wk 3/14-5/6 3 E. Teoro online OL 700 NET Capstone Project in Org. Leadership 2 nd 8-wk 3/14-5/6 3 JW Bergmann online Preaching Ministry PR 650 Preaching from the New Testament 8:00 am-5:00 pm 3 rd Th (d) 3 Sackett/Dicken R19 PR 661 Preaching and Pastoral Ministry 8:00 am-5:00 pm 3 rd F (e) 3 C. Sackett R19 PR 900 IS Research, Preaching (f) TBA 3 C. Sackett PR 901 Thesis (1 st registration) TBA 6 C. Sackett PR 902 Thesis (re-registration) (g) TBA 0 C. Sackett PR 903 Extended Research Paper (1 st registration) TBA 3 C. Sackett PR 904 Extended Research Paper (re-registration) (g) TBA 0 C. Sackett b There is a $750 course fee for this course. c There is a $45 course fee for OL 607. d Class meets 3 rd Thursday of each month: January 21, February 18, March 17, and April 21. e Class meets 3 rd Friday of each month: January 22, February 19, March 18, and April 22. f Faculty approval required; there is an additional $100 per hour fee for independent study classes. g There is a $100 re-registration fee for re-registering Thesis and Extended Research Paper credit. h LS 601 IN1 will meet January 4-8, 2016 at an off-campus retreat site; there is an additional non-refundable $300 class fee (see page 6). i Students must attend one of two on-campus introductory meetings; time & place to be announced later. j Class meets during Intensive Week #2 (March 7-11, 2016) from 12-4 M; 8-4 T-Th; 8-12 F. k There is a $150 course fee for LS 501 NET. m LS 899 will meet on the following Thursdays: January 14, February 4, March 3, and April 7. 4
CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES FIELD (continued) Spiritual Formation (Normal Campus only) SF 603 Biblical Imagery of Formation 1 st 8-wk 1/11-3/4 (f) 3 J.K. Jones Normal SF 604 Theology of the Holy Spirit 2 nd 8-wk 3/14-5/6 (g) 3 M. Scott Normal SF 609 Theology of Service and Sabbath 1 st 8-wk 1/11-3/4 (f) 3 N. Windham Normal SF 610 Prayer Practice and Spiritual Formation 2 nd 8-wk 3/14-5/6 (g) 3 J.K. Jones Normal TESOL ES 620 NET Second Language Acquisition 1 st 8-wk 1/11-3/4 3 M. Windham online ES 623 NET Cross-Cultural Aspects of TESOL 2 nd 8-wk 3/14-5/6 3 M. Windham online ES 625 NET Methods and Materials in Teaching ELL 2 nd 8-wk 3/14-5/6 3 V. Ruhl online ES 630 NET Issues in Literacy 1 st 8-wk 1/11-3/4 3 D. Grissom online ES 700 NET Practicum full semester 1/11-5/6 3 M. Windham online ES 710 NET Research in Education 2 nd 8-wk 3/14-5/6 3 M. Windham online Worship Studies WS 607 IN2 Worship in Historical Perspective see footnote (b) 3 D. Frankland R23 WS 701 Creative Design for Sunday Worship 8:00 am-5:00 pm 3 rd Th (c) 3 D. Frankland R23 WS 900 IS Research in Worship Studies (d) TBA 3 D. Frankland WS 901 Thesis (1 st registration) TBA 6 D. Frankland WS 902 Thesis (re-registration) (e) TBA 0 D. Frankland WS 903 Extended Research Paper (1st registration) TBA 3 D. Frankland WS 904 Extended Research Paper (re-registration) (e) TBA 0 D. Frankland DOCTOR OF MINISTRY DMIN 1000 NET Orientation to DMin Studies full semester 1/11-5/6 0 B. Wells online DMIN 1004 Developing a Culturally Sensitive Ministry 8:00 am-5:00 pm 3/15-3/18 4 Kurka/ R29 Scheuermann DMIN 1090 DMin Project TBA 6 B. Wells DMIN 1091 DMin Project (re-registration) TBA 0 B. Wells DMIN 1104 Specialized Study in Leadership (a) TBA 4 D. Green DMIN 1204 Clinical Practice of Pastor Care (a) TBA 4 M. MacKenzie DMIN 1304 Specialized Study in Preaching (a) TBA 4 J. Snell DMIN 1401 Leading Individuals to Spiritual Growth 8:00 am-5:00 pm 3/14-3/18 4 D. Roadcup TM5 DMIN 1404 Specialized Study in Spiritual Formation (a) TBA 4 K. Dell DMIN 1504 Specialized Study in Congregation Min (a) TBA 4 B. Wells b Class meets during Intensive Week #2 (March 7-11, 2016) from 12-4 M; 8-4 T-Th; 8-12 F. c Class meets 3 rd Thursday of each month: January 21, February 18, March 17, and April 21. d Faculty approval required; there is an additional $100 per hour fee for independent study classes. e There is a $100 re-registration fee for re-registering Thesis and Extended Research Paper credit. f Class meets at Eastview Christian Church, Normal, IL February 19-20. g Class meets at Eastview Christian Church, Normal, IL March 18-19. 5
INTENSIVE WEEK # 1 (January 4-8, 2016) (No registrations for the first Intensive Week classes will be accepted after Nov. 24 without permission of the instructor. Credit earned during Intensive Week #1 counts as part of the Spring semester.) CE 702 IN1 Small Groups 12-4 M; 8-4 T-Th; 8-12 F 3 J. Estep TM5 LS 601 IN1 Personal Development in Christian Ministry see footnote (b) 3 K. Dell TH 702 IN1 Modern Theology II 12-4 M; 8-4 T-Th; 8-12 F 3 C. Simpson R23 INTENSIVE WEEK # 2 (March 7-11, 2016) (Regular Seminary Classes will NOT meet during this week. No registrations for the second Intensive Week classes will be accepted after Jan. 15 without permission of the instructor. Credit earned during Intensive Week #2 counts as part of the Spring semester.) CH 607 IN2 Worship in Historical Perspective 12-4 M; 8-4 T-Th; 8-12 F 3 D. Frankland R23 CH 801 IN2 History & Theology of Stone-Campbell Mvmt CANCELLED COUN 803 IN2 Marital and Premarital Therapy 12-4 M; 8-4 T-Th; 8-12 F 3 K. Baldwin R22 LS 800 IN2 Shaping the Ministry of a Leader (d) 12-4 M; 8-4 T-Th; 8-12 F 3 Green /Shaw R31 WS 607 IN2 Worship in Historical Perspective 12-4 M; 8-4 T-Th; 8-12 F 3 D. Frankland R23 INDIANAPOLIS SITE (Unless otherwise noted, classes take place on the campus of Outlook Christian Church in McCordsville, IN, a suburb of Indianapolis) CE 607 INDY Worship and Spiritual Formation CANCELLED CE 702 IN1 INDY Small Groups see footnote (g) 1/4-1/8 3 J. Estep TM5 CH 600 NET INDY Christianity Through the Ages full semester 1/11-5/6 3 R. Rea online LS 602 INDY Theology of Leadership for Christian Min 1 st 8-wk (e); T-1/12-3/4 3 R. McCord LS 605 INDY Field Experience Capstone Project TBA 3 B. Wells WS 604 INDY Worship and Spiritual Formation CANCELLED 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 7-11, 2016) to Restoration sites in nearby states; all expenses except food will be covered by tuition and a non-refundable $300 class fee; class size limited to 22; several assignments must be completed before March 2 and two others before May 1; details will be included in the syllabus. d MDiv students should take this course during the last year of their program. e Class meets on Tuesdays from 6:00-9:30 pm, January 12 March 4. f Class will meet the week of April 11-15: 12-4 M; 8-4 T-Th; 8-12 F. No registrations will be accepted after Jan. 15 without permission of the instructor. CE 607 and WS 604 have a $30 retreat fee. g CE 702 IN1 INDY will meet during IN will meet from January 4-8, 12-4 M, 8-4 T-Th; 8-12 F on the campus of Lincoln Christian University, Lincoln, IL. 6