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2026-2027 EMS 800

Topics in Educational Ministry

Provides an opportunity for students to engage critically with emerging issues, debates, and developments within a specific academic discipline. Students will explore contemporary topics that shape the Church’s witness, theological reflection, and vocational practice in today’s world. Emphasis is placed on integrating biblical and theological perspectives with scholarly inquiry, fostering spiritual formation, and cultivating leadership rooted in humility and social responsibility. The course is designed to develop advanced research and communication skills, interdisciplinary thinking, and a deeper awareness of the student’s role as a reflective practitioner within the global Christian community.

Course Credits: 1
2026-2027 EMS 810

Organizational Leadership Seminar

Engages critically with emerging issues, debates, and developments within the topic of organizational leadership. As dynamic spaces for scholarly dialogue and collaborative learning, seminars refine students’ critical thinking, research, and teaching skills. Participants engage deeply with readings, contribute to discussions, and present their own research. Faculty guide conversations, ensuring a balance of theoretical depth and practical application. The seminar develops advanced research and communication skills, interdisciplinary thinking, and a deeper awareness of the student’s role as a reflective practitioner of organizational leadership within global Christianity.

Course Credits: 1
2026-2027 EMS 820

Local Church Seminar

Engages critically with emerging issues, debates, and developments within the topic of the local church. As dynamic spaces for scholarly dialogue and collaborative learning, seminars refine students’ critical thinking, research, and teaching skills. Participants engage deeply with readings, contribute to discussions, and present their own research. Faculty guide conversations, ensuring a balance of theoretical depth and practical application. The seminar develops advanced research and communication skills, interdisciplinary thinking, and a deeper awareness of the student’s role as a reflective practitioner in the local church within global Christianity.

Course Credits: 1
2026-2027 EMS 830

Teaching & Learning Seminar

Engages critically with emerging issues, debates, and developments within the topic of teaching and learning. As dynamic spaces for scholarly dialogue and collaborative learning, seminars refine students’ critical thinking, research, and teaching skills. Participants engage deeply with readings, contribute to discussions, and present their own research. Faculty guide conversations, ensuring a balance of theoretical depth and practical application. The seminar develops advanced research and communication skills, interdisciplinary thinking, and a deeper awareness of the student’s role as a reflective practitioner of teaching and learning within global Christianity.

Course Credits: 1
2026-2027 EMS 910

Orientation to EMS Doctoral Studies

The Educational Ministry Studies doctoral program is designed to further the development of leaders already serving in organizations such as higher education institutions, mission agencies, congregations, parachurch agencies, and relief and development agencies. This orientation course gathers new students into an understanding of the learning culture of the community, its values, core competencies, and expected learning outcomes.

Course Credits: 1
2026-2027 EMS 911

Leadership & Organizations

Surveys and analyzes contemporary issues in developing and leading healthy organizations. Participants will engage in theological reflection regarding potential contributions from the field of organizational development in leadership of organizations. Topics include organizational design; innovation; diagnosing and facilitating healthy organizational change; team building; collaborative leadership; leadership development and succession strategies; and the development of vision, mission and values using large group intervention strategies.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 EMS 912

Adult Learning Foundations

Critically examines selected adult education theories and perspectives in light of the teaching of Scripture and consider their application to the Christian adult educator's philosophy of educational ministry and practice. Topics include adult development, experiential education, critical educational theory, global models of adult learning, and transformational learning.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 EMS 913

Foundations: Social Sciences

Through critical reflection based on sound biblical interpretation, investigates the psychological and sociological underpinnings of educational theory and practice. Topics include major psychological and sociological theories; primary issues of educational psychology and sociology; and implications for contextualized teaching, learning, and educational practice.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 EMS 914

Christian Formation of the Educator

Integrates God's sovereignty and redemptive work within educational ministry. Participants will address the implications of this revealed truth for life and educational ministry by examining Biblical, theological, historical, and contemporary resources. Topics include image-bearing agency, vocational stewardship, worldview formation, and theologically shaped education.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 EMS 915

Foundations: History & Philosophy

Through critical reflection based on sound biblical interpretation, investigates the historical and philosophical underpinnings of educational theory and practice. Participants will explore historic and contemporary philosophical streams from major western and non-western resources. Topics include key philosophers and educational theorists; primary issues of educational philosophy; and implications for contextualized teaching, learning, and educational practice.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 EMS 916

Higher Education Administration

Examines the basic elements of academic administration: faculty resources, student affairs, finance and budget, board and presidential roles, library services, development and public relations. Particular application is made to Christian higher education institutions and to administrative relationships with parent organizations.

Course Credits: 2
2026-2027 EMS 917

Teaching in Higher Education

Through critical reflection based on sound biblical interpretation, examines the core elements of transformative learning theory and practice. Topics include critical reflection and the mind of Christ; personal and social change dynamics; whole person domain teaching and learning; and cultivating gospel healthy learning climates.

Course Credits: 2
2026-2027 EMS 925

Professional Development Practicum

Provides doctoral students with the opportunity to design, conduct, and evaluate a supervised professional development activity that integrates academic expertise, vocational calling, and ministry practice. Activities may include teaching, consulting, curriculum development, coaching, pastoral ministry, grant writing, or other approved engagements. Students may propose Trinity-related or external opportunities, and must initiate planning conversations with their program director prior to the practicum semester. Each unit represents approximately 35–40 hours of invested work and may be repeated for credit up to a total of 2 units. Credit/No Credit.

Course Credits: 0
2026-2027 EMS 941

Research 1: Literature & Design

Explores how to conduct systematic literature reviews of the social science research literature that serve as a theoretical framework for research design. Linkages will be made primarily from sociology, anthropology, psychology, business management, and education to the participants' present research interests.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 EMS 942

Research 2: Qualitative Research

Prepares participants to design and conduct fieldwork research in both Christian education and mission communities. Observation techniques and in-depth interviewing are the primary inquiry skills learned in order to discover the individual's perspective. Particular attention is given to the processes of gathering, recording, coding, and analyzing data in order to report rich descriptive findings and conclusions supported by the data. How qualitative research methodology is used to generate "grounded theory" is also examined.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 EMS 975

Comprehensive Exam Prep

Facilitates student preparation for the comprehensive examination in their discipline. Students review and synthesize core disciplinary literature, theories and methods, while preparing to demonstrate their readiness for dissertation research.

Course Credits: 0
2026-2027 EMS 990

Dissertation Proposal Prep

An independent study for students to research a topic of study and prepare a proposal for their dissertation project. PhD/EMS students may repeat this course twice for 3 sem. hrs. total.

Course Credits: 0
2026-2027 EMS 991

Dissertation Research

Students write a dissertation which embodies the results of their original research and makes a genuine contribution to knowledge in the field of concentration.

Course Credits: 0
2026-2027 EMS 992

Dissertation Extension

Permits students who have completed all required dissertation credits to work toward the completion of their dissertation.

Course Credits: 0
2024-2025 ENGL 101

Introduction to Writing

This course guides students through the writing and research tasks of the university classroom in order to equip them with confidence and the ability to write in a variety of academic genres, including the research paper. Students expand critical thinking skills through reading and writing cognitively complex arguments while also exploring academic voice, style, and vocabulary.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): WRTG 100 or 101 unless exempt at point of admission to the University. (3- 0; 3-0)
2025-2026 ENGL 101

Introduction to Writing

This course guides students through the writing and research tasks of the university classroom in order to equip them with confidence and the ability to write in a variety of academic genres, including the research paper. Students expand critical thinking skills through reading and writing cognitively complex arguments while also exploring academic voice, style, and vocabulary.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 ENGL 101

Introduction to Writing

This course guides students through the writing and research tasks of the university classroom in order to equip them with confidence and the ability to write in a variety of academic genres, including the research paper. Students expand critical thinking skills through reading and writing cognitively complex arguments while also exploring academic voice, style, and vocabulary.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): WRTG 100 or 101 unless exempt at point of admission to the University
2024-2025 ENGL 102

Introduction to World Literature

An introductory study of world literature in English, composed in a variety of cultures, to cultivate skills in literary interpretation, scholarly research, textual analysis, and academic writing and documentation. Students will focus on the conventions of poetry and prose in order to interpret these works critically while interacting thoughtfully with themes presented therein. Students will continue to develop their academic prose, with attention to improving foundational grammar, diction, phrasing, organization, and argument-building in the genre of the essay.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): WRTG 100 or 101 unless exempt at point of admission to the University. (3- 0 or 3-0)
2025-2026 ENGL 102

Introduction to World Literature

An introductory study of world literature in English, composed in a variety of cultures, to cultivate skills in literary interpretation, scholarly research, textual analysis, and academic writing and documentation. Students will focus on the conventions of poetry and prose in order to interpret these works critically while interacting thoughtfully with themes presented therein. Students will continue to develop their academic prose, with attention to improving foundational grammar, diction, phrasing, organization, and argument-building in the genre of the essay.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 ENGL 102

Introduction to World Literature

An introductory study of world literature in English, composed in a variety of cultures, to cultivate skills in literary interpretation, scholarly research, textual analysis, and academic writing and documentation. Students will focus on the conventions of poetry and prose in order to interpret these works critically while interacting thoughtfully with themes presented therein. Students will continue to develop their academic prose, with attention to improving foundational grammar, diction, phrasing, organization, and argument-building in the genre of the essay.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): WRTG 100 or 101 unless exempt at point of admission to the University
2024-2025 ENGL 103

Introduction to Fiction

An introductory study of fiction with the purpose of cultivating skills in literary interpretation, scholarly research, textual analysis, and academic writing and documentation. Students will focus on the distinctive conventions of fiction in order to interpret these works critically, while interacting thoughtfully with themes presented therein. Students will continue to develop their academic prose, with attention to improving foundational grammar, diction, phrasing, organization, and argument-building in the genre of the essay.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): WRTG 100 or 101 unless exempt at point of admission to the University. (3- 0; 3-0)
2025-2026 ENGL 103

Introduction to Fiction

An introductory study of fiction with the purpose of cultivating skills in literary interpretation, scholarly research, textual analysis, and academic writing and documentation. Students will focus on the distinctive conventions of fiction in order to interpret these works critically, while interacting thoughtfully with themes presented therein. Students will continue to develop their academic prose, with attention to improving foundational grammar, diction, phrasing, organization, and argument-building in the genre of the essay.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 ENGL 103

Introduction to Fiction

An introductory study of fiction with the purpose of cultivating skills in literary interpretation, scholarly research, textual analysis, and academic writing and documentation. Students will focus on the distinctive conventions of fiction in order to interpret these works critically, while interacting thoughtfully with themes presented therein. Students will continue to develop their academic prose, with attention to improving foundational grammar, diction, phrasing, organization, and argument-building in the genre of the essay.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): WRTG 100 or 101 unless exempt at point of admission to the University
2025-2026 ENGL 104

Introduction to Poetry & Drama

An advanced study of poetry and drama with the purpose of cultivating skills in literary interpretation, scholarly research, textual analysis, and academic writing and documentation. Students will focus on the distinctive conventions of the genres of poetry and drama in order to interpret these works critically while interacting thoughtfully with themes presented therein. Students will continue to develop their academic prose, with attention to advanced grammar, diction, phrasing, organization, and argument-building in the genre of the essay.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 ENGL 104

Introduction to Poetry & Drama

An advanced study of poetry and drama with the purpose of cultivating skills in literary interpretation, scholarly research, textual analysis, and academic writing and documentation. Students will focus on the distinctive conventions of the genres of poetry and drama in order to interpret these works critically while interacting thoughtfully with themes presented therein. Students will continue to develop their academic prose, with attention to advanced grammar, diction, phrasing, organization, and argument-building in the genre of the essay.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 103
2026-2027 ENGL 105

Fiction in a Catholic Context

An introductory study of Catholic fiction, with the purpose of understanding Catholic literature and cultivating skills in scholarly research, textual analysis, and academic writing and documentation. Such skills are fostered by closely reading and analyzing works of short fiction and the novel by accomplished prose stylists. Students focus on the distinctive conventions of fiction in order to interpret these works critically, while interacting thoughtfully with Catholic themes presented therein; there is a particular focus on analyzing and making use of narrative strategies and rhetorical tools. Students continue to develop their academic prose, with attention to improving foundational grammar, diction, phrasing, organization, and argument-building in the thesis-driven essay.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): WRTG 100 or 101 unless exempt at point of admission to the University.
NB: ENGL 105 is the Catholic Formation Track equivalent of ENGL 103 and may not be taken for credit in addition to ENGL 103.
2026-2027 ENGL 106

Poetry & Drama in Catholic Context

An advanced study of poetry and drama with the purpose of understanding Catholic literature and cultivating skills in scholarly research, textual analysis, and academic writing and documentation. Such skills are fostered by closely reading and analyzing poems and plays by accomplished writers. Students focus on the distinctive conventions of the genres of poetry and drama in order to interpret these works critically, while interacting thoughtfully with themes presented therein; there is a particular focus on analyzing and making use of effective patterns of language, lyrical and theatrical presentation, and figures of speech. Students continue to develop their academic prose, with attention to advanced grammar, diction, phrasing, organization and argument-building in the thesis-driven essay.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 105.
NB: ENGL 106 is the Catholic Formation Track equivalent of ENGL 104 and may not be taken for credit in addition to ENGL 104.
2024-2025 ENGL 130

Becoming a Writing Tutor

Practical study and guided research in writing tutoring and English language pedagogy. Students will investigate complex academic writing techniques and learn to apply them in professional contexts.

Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. from ENGL 102, 103, or 104.
2025-2026 ENGL 130

Becoming a Writing Tutor

Practical study and guided research in writing tutoring and English language pedagogy. Students will investigate complex academic writing techniques and learn to apply them in professional contexts.

Course Credits: 1
2026-2027 ENGL 130

Becoming a Writing Tutor

Practical study and guided research in writing tutoring and English language pedagogy. Students will investigate complex academic writing techniques and learn to apply them in professional contexts.

Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. from ENGL 102, 103, or 104
2024-2025 ENGL 207

Introduction to Creative Writing

A seminar in the techniques of imaginative writing and in the development of a critical appreciation of the art of writing in its varied forms. This course focuses on free verse poetry, flash fiction, the short story, and short dramatic works.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. from ENGL 102, 103, or 104. (3-0)
2025-2026 ENGL 207

Introduction to Creative Writing

A seminar in the techniques of imaginative writing and in the development of a critical appreciation of the art of writing in its varied forms. This course focuses on free verse poetry, flash fiction, the short story, and short dramatic works.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 ENGL 207

Introduction to Creative Writing

A seminar in the techniques of imaginative writing and in the development of a critical appreciation of the art of writing in its varied forms. This course focuses on free verse poetry, flash fiction, the short story, and short dramatic works.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. from ENGL 102, 103, or 104
2024-2025 ENGL 208

Introduction to Creative Writing

A seminar in the techniques of imaginative writing and in the development of a critical appreciation of the art of writing in its varied forms. This course focuses on formal verse poetry, the longer short story and the novel, plus full-length dramatic works.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. from ENGL 102, 103, or 104. (3-0)
2025-2026 ENGL 208

Introduction to Creative Writing

A seminar in the techniques of imaginative writing and in the development of a critical appreciation of the art of writing in its varied forms. This course focuses on formal verse poetry, the longer short story and the novel, plus full-length dramatic works.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 ENGL 208

Introduction to Creative Writing

A seminar in the techniques of imaginative writing and in the development of a critical appreciation of the art of writing in its varied forms. This course focuses on formal verse poetry, the longer short story and the novel, plus full-length dramatic works.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. from ENGL 102, 103, or 104
2024-2025 ENGL 210

Introduction to Literary Studies

An introduction to the field of literary studies in English. Students will build foundational knowledge of the history of literary studies in English; continue to implement specific skills of writing, research, and citation that are essential to literary study; and evaluate and apply a variety of critical and theoretical approaches to literary texts.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. from ENGL 102, 103, or 104. (3-0)
2025-2026 ENGL 210

Introduction to Literary Studies

An introduction to the field of literary studies in English. Students will build foundational knowledge of the history of literary studies in English; continue to implement specific skills of writing, research, and citation that are essential to literary study; and evaluate and apply a variety of critical and theoretical approaches to literary texts.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 ENGL 210

Introduction to Literary Studies

An introduction to the field of literary studies in English. Students will build foundational knowledge of the history of literary studies in English; continue to implement specific skills of writing, research, and citation that are essential to literary study; and evaluate and apply a variety of critical and theoretical approaches to literary texts.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. from ENGL 102, 103, or 104
2024-2025 ENGL 213

Introduction to English Literature I

An introductory survey of English literature from the medieval period to the early eighteenth century.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. from ENGL 102, 103, or 104.
NB: Strongly recommended for students intending to major in English.
2025-2026 ENGL 213

Introduction to English Literature I

An introductory survey of English literature from the medieval period to the early eighteenth century.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Strongly recommended for students intending to major in English.
2026-2027 ENGL 213

Introduction to English Literature I

An introductory survey of English literature from the medieval period to the early eighteenth century.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. from ENGL 102, 103, or 104
NB: Strongly recommended for students intending to major in English.
2024-2025 ENGL 214

Introduction to English Literature II

An introductory survey of English literature from the nineteenth-century to the present.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. from ENGL 102, 103, or 104.
NB: Strongly recommended for students intending to major in English.
2025-2026 ENGL 214

Introduction to English Literature II

An introductory survey of English literature from the nineteenth-century to the present.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Strongly recommended for students intending to major in English.
2026-2027 ENGL 214

Introduction to English Literature II

An introductory survey of English literature from the nineteenth-century to the present.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. from ENGL 102, 103, or 104
NB: Strongly recommended for students intending to major in English.