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After several years of experimenting with Summer Intensive
Classes, Bangor Theological Seminary is expanding its summer offerings. This year we will have four courses in different areas of theological studies. In keeping with the experimental character of our Summer Program, we have some courses that require a week of attendance; some that feature a divided summer with the first sessions devoted to providing students with materials and the second devoted to a time for student interaction with each other’s research. There is also a practicum in youth ministry that requires the student to spend some time in a ministry setting. While these are full academic courses that earn three
credits, they are also PT1730 This intensive course in theology and the arts combines a survey of the history of Christian teachings about the place of the arts in religious life with a practical investigation of the arts as resource for ministry in today’s church. Each day will be devoted to a different medium of artistic expression, with folk and domestic arts receiving our attention alongside the "fine arts." The relationship between human and divine creativity will be explored through readings, discussions, and group activities, including visits to local churches, museums, and performances. Jennifer Reece is a noted scholar who has specialized in the study of the American and world church. She has long been interested in the way in which art and religion interact, and, especially, in the religious dimensions of American film. PT1731 Working with youth is part of every minister’s job description. This
course is designed to help theological students and working ministers
understand how to serve youth most effectively. The class sessions will
stress the psychology of adolescents, the nature of contemporary youth
culture, and some of the effective ways that contemporary churches are
working with young people. In addition, each student is expected to work
at least a week in a church camp, such as Pilgrim Lodge, Mechuwanna, China
Lake, or any non-profit camp. Students may choose the camp experience that
most meets their denominational and personal needs, but they must meet all
the requirements of the camp for unpaid volunteers. Students wanting
assistance in locating an assignment should see Professor Miller as soon
as possible so that arrangements can be made. Glenn T. Miller, Waldo Professor of Ecclesiastical History, has long been interested in how the church can serve youth. He is also very interested in finding ways to integrate learning with on-site experience, and this course reflects his own interest in developing more interactive models for the teaching of ministry. OT1725P An examination of the biblical writers’ many formulations of their relationship to God and the on-going scholarly reflection on these theological formulations, including the voices of African Americans, Asian Americans, Latino/a Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and others from the "two-thirds world." The course will encourage students to find their own voices as biblical interpreters. Students must attend both weeks of classes. The first week (June 23-27) will focus on content and will provide the background necessary for research and writing. Students will then spend time researching and preparing projects (e.g., a sermon or religious education course) on a particular biblical passage or topic. The second week (Aug 4-8) will be a seminar in which students present and discuss their research. An important element of this second week will be the critique of each other’s work. Professor Bidlack is the most recent addition to the Bangor faculty where she serves as librarian and Assistant Professor of Theological Bibliography. An accomplished Hebrew Scriptures scholar and teacher, Professor Bidlack’s scholarly interests are in the application of literary criticism to the Biblical text. A draft of the syllabus and project guidelines can be found at PT1729P Professors Garabedian and Bujnak have been frequent visiting professors
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