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CE 8332 - Speed Dating Spirituality: Ministry with Young Adults
Credits: 3
A critical exploration of the intersection between popular culture and the spiritual beliefs, values, and practices of young people ages 18-30 from diverse social contexts. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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CE 8338 - Emancipatory Educational Ministry with Adolescent Girls
Credits: 3
An interdisciplinary inquiry of the experiences of teenage girls, focusing on the impact of race, class, and gender oppression. Feminist, womanist, and mujerista perspectives inform the construction of a critical educational ministry with teenage girls in the church. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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CE 8375 - Spiritual Formation in the Church
Credits: 3
An exploration of a variety of historic and contemporary practices that support and guide Christian formation and spirituality in a pluralistic world. Special attention is given to leadership of small groups in the congregation, and to the interrelationship between spirituality and justice. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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WO 6313 - Introduction to Christian Worship
Credits: 3
An introduction to the history and theology of Christian worship. Attention is given to the identification and function of prayer, praise, proclamation, and sacramental action. Students develop a practical theology of worship and gain experience in constructing and leading worship. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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WO 8313 - The Church Year
Credits: 3
A historical and practical study of the witness of the church year to the Christian faith. Prerequisite: WO 6313 .
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WO 8316 - Font, Table, and Mission: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
Credits: 3
Biblical, historical, theological, and praxis reflection on baptism, the Holy Eucharist, and their interrelationship. Attention is given to leadership roles among the priesthood of all believers, along with the formational and missional dynamics related to these sacraments. Prerequisite: WO 6313 .
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WO 8317 - The Daily Prayer of Christians
Credits: 3
A study of the historical development of Christian daily worship, with particular attention to its use as a school of Christian spiritual formation. Allows students to examine historical documents and contemporary revision of the daily office and to consider the theological significance and pastoral possibilities of daily prayer. Prerequisite: WO 6313 .
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WO 8318 - Worship in A Global Perspective
Credits: 3
A study of worship resources (e.g., prayers, stories, litanies, music) from Asia, Africa, Spanish-speaking countries of Central and South America, Native American cultures, and global ecumenical movements such as the Taizé Community of France and the Iona Community of Scotland. May be taught as an overview course on campus or as a focused, on-site study of a particular tradition off campus. Prerequisite: WO 6313 .
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WO 8324 - Issues in Liturgical Theology and Practice
Credits: 3
A critical examination of the complex juxtaposition of Christian ritual practices and theology, with attention paid to specific historical and contemporary praxis within cultures and discussion of pathways to reform. Prerequisite: WO 6313 .
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WO 8349 - Advanced Sacramental Praxis
Credits: 3
A critical examination of sacramental praxis, with a focus on the implications for ecclesiology, formation, and mission. Includes pathways to reform. Prerequisite: WO 6313 .
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WO 8355 - Preaching and Worship in Life’s Transitions
Credits: 3
A historical, theological, and practical reflection on Christian weddings, funerals, healing rites, and related occasional services. Attention is given to the pastor’s critical role in preaching and leading these rites and services, both within particular contexts and in consideration of the church’s ongoing work of developing and reforming such rites. Prerequisites: PR 6300 , WO 6313 .
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Christianity and Society |
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XS 6310 - The Church in Its Social Context
Credits: 3
An examination of social structures, trends, and dynamics affecting contemporary life, local communities, and the mission of the church. Prepares students to understand and respond to specific sources of social structure and power, including economic, racial, ethnic, and gender differences. Emphasis is given to the analysis of the local community as the context of ministry.
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XS 6320 - Social Innovation: Creating World Changers
Credits: 3
Encourages students to think dynamically about social action and their role as global citizens. Course projects and exercises provide a unique opportunity for the development of idea generation and innovative plans to address social problems.
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XS 6321 - Social Innovation II: From Idea to Organization
Credits: 3
Explores the discourses and practices necessary to move beyond an idea to do good toward the development of a sustainable socially innovative or non-profit endeavor. Topics examined include board development and governance; strategic planning and budgeting; branding and communication strategy; and staff and volunteer recruitment and development.
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XS 6322 - Social Innovation III: Funding, Donors, and Financing for The Social Good
Credits: 3
Examines the financial communication practices necessary to fund organizations that work for the social good. Explores traditional donor and development models as well as Mission Related Financing and impact investing. Prerequisites: XS 6320 and XS 6321 .
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XS 7302 - Issues in Urban Ministry
Credits: 3
Examines ministry issues in urban multicultural contexts, with emphasis on the connections among theories of urbanization, the reality of urban life, and the praxis of ministry. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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XS 7303 - Medical Music Therapy and Spiritual Care
Credits: 3
Offers an in-depth exploration of the role that music in therapy and spiritual care plays in the hospital setting, including end of life; ways in which music can be used to address spirituality, spiritual needs, and well-being within the therapeutic context; and the impact that co-treating between music therapists and spiritual care workers can have on patient care. Provides an overview of medical terminology and population needs and explores cultural and ethical issues, professional scope of practice, boundaries and contraindications, and issues in self-care.
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XS 7320 - Social Entrepreneurship and Stewardship in the Faith-Based Organization
Credits: 3
Focuses on the unique nonprofit strategic communication, management and funding demands of the 21st century church and faith-based organizational leader. Ideal for students interested in creating or serving in innovative, responsive, and fiscally sound religious based contexts. Topics explored will cover strategic planning, branding, power and influence, staff and volunteer management and communication, and stewardship and donor relations.
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XS 7321 - Social Entrepreneurship, Capitalism and the Wesleyan Tradition
Credits: 3
Explores the extraordinary contributions of John Wesley, Wilbur Wilberforce, and the Clapham Sect to our contemporary understandings of money, philanthropy, and capitalism. Examines the practices of the Clapham Sect in Victorian England and explores current developments in social innovation, entrepreneurship, and the challenge of funding nontraditional community-based ministries in the 21st century.
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XS 8302 - Race Relations and the Church
Credits: 3
An examination of race relations in the U.S., with a focus on the role of the church in intergroup relations. Surveys the basic theories of race relations, identifies current intergroup dynamics, and explores implications for ministry. Addresses the experiences of African-American, Hispanic, Anglo-American, Asian, and Native American populations as they interact. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , XS 6310 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 .
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XS 8321 - Witness and Ministry in a Global Context
Credits: 3
A focused study of Christian witness and ministry in a cultural context, on-site in a region usually outside the U.S., with attention given to the role of theological reflection in an environment affected by globalization in all its dimensions. Includes reading assignments and a daylong orientation before the course begins and a debriefing after the travel portion of the course. In accordance with the decision of the Perkins Faculty this course will be offered pass/fail if the student chooses. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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XS 8326 - Broad-based Community Organizing: Holiness and Politics in the Church
Credits: 3
An examination of the principles and practices of ministers and churches in shaping the political life of their communities. Explores why and how churches organize, and teaches the art of organizing. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , XS 6310 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 .
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XS 8331 - Health Care/Holy Care
Credits: 3
A high impact/in-depth engagement with people from a variety of social locations within the faith-based healthcare community of the Houston Methodist Hospital. In this immersion course, students concentrate on doing pastoral care “in the moment.” Drawing on theological theory, students will take what they have learned and apply a theology of care to a variety of human needs and crisis situations. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 , OT 6301 , NT 6302 , or OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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XS 8332 - Contemporary Issues in Urban Ministry
Credits: 3
A study of urban poverty, racism, crime, youth gangs, housing, education, immigration, policies, politics, and economics. Attention is given to the cultural and religious values reflected in the inner city as positive resources for urban revitalization. Offers a single topic focus during each term. May be repeated for academic credit. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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XS 8339 - Christian Ministry in a Multicultural Society
Credits: 3
A historical, theological, and ethical examination of the foundations for ministry in a diverse and pluralistic society to assist students in developing Christian ministry models in a multicultural and/or pluralistic society. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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XS 8345 - Issues in Faith, Feminism, and Public Policy
Credits: 3
An examination of economic and social policy issues that affect the lives of women and girls and inform the ecclesiology, skills, and strategies of leaders for shaping local, state, and federal public policy. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , XS 6310 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 .
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Church Administration |
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CA 6320 - Business and Professional Communication
Credits: 3
Emphasizes the role that communication plays in recruiting and selecting project team members, motivating employees, and making a project team productive.
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CA 7013 - United Methodist Polity
Credits: 1.5
A study of the Methodist Church and its historical emphases, structure, polity, discipline, and leadership. Special attention is given to the United Methodist Church today. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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CA 7315 - Baptist History and Polity
Credits: 3
A study of Baptist origins, development, principles, controversies, polity, and current trends with emphasis on Baptists in the United States. (*updated* 11/3/2020; effective January 2021)
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CA 8317 - The Theology and Practice of Stewardship
Credits: 3
Examines a range of issues related to the theology and practice of stewardship, including the ways theology informs church stewardship programs and fundraising. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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CA 8319 - Dynamics of Pastoral Leadership
Credits: 3
A study of the nature and function of pastoral leadership in a local church setting. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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CM 8021 - Supervised Practicum
Credits: 0
First of a four-course sequence required of all M.S.M. students. The practicum provides professional field supervision in music and ministry during the first 2 years of study, and requires completing a church music project and other agreed-upon activities during the last spring term. Includes a final evaluation with supervisors and the M.S.M. director and Practicum Committee.
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CM 8022 - Supervised Practicum
Credits: 0
Second of a four-course sequence required of all M.S.M. students. The practicum provides professional field supervision in music and ministry during the first 2 years of study, and requires completing a church music project and other agreed-upon activities during the last spring term. Includes a final evaluation with supervisors and the M.S.M. director and Practicum Committee.
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CM 8023 - Supervised Practicum
Credits: 0
Third of a four-course sequence required of all M.S.M. students. The practicum provides professional field supervision in music and ministry during the first 2 years of study, and requires completing a church music project and other agreed-upon activities during the last spring term. Includes a final evaluation with supervisors and the M.S.M. director and Practicum Committee.
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CM 8025 - Supervised Practicum
Credits: 0
Fourth of a four-course sequence required of all M.S.M. students. The practicum provides professional field supervision in music and ministry during the first 2 years of study, and requires completing a church music project and other agreed-upon activities during the last spring term. Includes a final evaluation with supervisors and the M.S.M. director and Practicum Committee.
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CM 8106 - Handbells and Worship
Credits: 1
A comprehensive study of the techniques of English handbell ringing and the pedagogy of handbell choir directing. Includes the use of handbells and handbell repertoire in a liturgical setting. M.Div. students by permission.
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CM 8107 - Youth Choir and the Church
Credits: 1
A comprehensive study of the philosophy and techniques for working with church youth choirs, including recruiting, touring, and building effective groups. Also, vocal development and literature, and work with changing voices. M.Div. students by permission.
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CM 8108 - Cantoring in Worship
Credits: 1
A course on leading congregational singing in a variety of styles, including psalmody, African-American song, Taizé prayer, and global music. Includes issues of basic vocal pedagogy.
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CM 8120 - Supervised Practicum
Credits: 1
Required of all M.S.M. students. Activities in the course occupy both years of study. During the first spring term of study, one class session a week focuses on issues of pastoral care and problems in human relationships met in church music work. Professional field supervision in music and ministry is given during all terms. A special church music project and other agreed-upon activities take place the last spring term of study. A final evaluation is held with supervisors, the M.S.M. director, and the practicum committee.
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CM 8121 - Practicum in Worship Arts
Credits: 1
The design and implementation of a worship arts experience in the student’s church, in the community, or at Perkins Chapel, drawing upon local resources. Required for the M.S.M. with a concentration in worship arts. Prerequisite: CM 8321 , CM 8322 , or CM 8323 .
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CM 8124 - Music Ministry with Children
Credits: 1
Designed for musicians and educators interested in developing a church music-education program for children ages 3-12. Includes vocal development and literature, children’s choir curricula, music reading skills, children in worship, and music in the church school. Music reading skills are helpful but not necessary. M.Div. students by permission.
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CM 8140 - Practicum in Keyboards
Credits: 1
The student plans, coordinates, and presents worship in Perkins Chapel during community worship or another appropriate worship setting, applying keyboard and improvisational in liturgy. Prerequisite or corequisite: WO 6313 .
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CM 8201 - Instruction in Conducting
Credits: 2
Specialized instruction in choral conducting for M.S.M. students who have not been admitted to the choral conducting concentration.
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CM 8202 - Instruction in Conducting
Credits: 2
A three-term sequence of specialized instruction in church music conducting required for M.S.M. students with a performance concentration in choral conducting. The course includes specialized class and private instruction and a repertoire lab.
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CM 8240 - Keyboards in Ensemble
Credits: 2
Students form ensembles of four-five musicians and lead, plan, coordinate, and present worship in Perkins Chapel or another appropriate worship setting, applying keyboard and improvisational in liturgy. Prerequisite: CM 8140 . Prerequisite or corequisite: WO 6313 .
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CM 8300 - Thesis in Sacred Music
Credits: 3
A summative research paper on an aspect of sacred music approved by the thesis adviser. Available to all M.S.M. students. Required for the M.S.M. with a concentration in liturgical musicology. Usually taken in the student’s final term. Prerequisites or corequisites: CM 8330 , CM 8331 , CM 8332 .
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CM 8321 - Seminar in Worship Arts I
Credits: 3
An introduction to arts in worship, focusing on ritual studies and developing a basic vocabulary in one of the following disciplines: art history, theatre, dance, or the area of arts management. Prerequisite: WO 6313 recommended.
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CM 8322 - Seminar in Worship Arts II
Credits: 3
An introduction to arts in worship, focusing on theological aesthetics and developing a basic vocabulary in one of the following disciplines: art history, theater, dance, or the area of arts management. Prerequisite: WO 6313 recommended.
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CM 8323 - Seminar in Worship Arts III
Credits: 3
An introduction to arts in worship, focusing on liturgical theology and developing a basic vocabulary in one of the following disciplines: art history, theater, dance, or the area of arts management. Prerequisite: WO 6313 recommended.
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CM 8330 - Congregational Song History and Theology (Hymnology)
Credits: 3
A survey of the history, theology, and practice of congregational song. Special attention is given to understanding the connection between congregational music making and theologizing in church music. Students engage with various styles of music employed in Christian singing and develop skills to curate congregational repertoires for worship and the seasons of the Christian year.
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CM 8331 - Introduction to Church Music: Graduate Studies
Credits: 3
A survey of theological and philosophical assumptions undergirding church music. This course examines primary historical hymnal writings, philosophical and theological writings, and theoretical treatises on the theology and practice of church music. Selected congregational songs and choral works are analyzed in light of their theological and musical assumptions.
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CM 8332 - Music Genres of Western Christianity
Credits: 3
A study of the history and development of musical genres used throughout Western church music history. Genres include Western chant, early polyphony, Mass, requiem Mass, Lutheran church cantata, passion, oratorio, Anglican anthem and service, and motet. The course connects the historical narrative of the church to historically relevant genres of Western church music.
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CM 8348 - Theological Perspectives in Music
Credits: 3
An examination of a musical repertory or issue contextualized in the theological worldview that informs it. Students probe issues such as the relation of music to text, the influence of theology on music theory, aesthetics, intersections between style and theology, and the implications of historical context for the contemporary experience of music. Prerequisites: HX 6305 , XS 6310 , MUHI 6335 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 .
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CM 8349 - The Hymn: Word and Music
Credits: 3
A study of the role of music in worship from historical, theological, and cultural perspectives, focusing primarily on congregational song. Students attend a variety of worship experiences and analyze the various ritual contexts. Does not require reading music or a knowledge of music. Recommended: WO 6313 .
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CM 9309 - Integrative Seminar and Strategic Planning in Contexts of Change and Transitions
Credits: 3
Offers students a case study approach where theological knowledge, tools for leadership, and strategic planning for community are employed for contextual analysis in order to implement desirable goals, manage organizational complexities, and provide a vision coherent with a Christian vision.
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CM 9344 - Music in Worship and Renewal
Credits: 3
Focuses on recent trends and resources in music and worship in order to gain a historical perspective and greater understanding of the nature and role of congregational song in worship and ways to improve congregational singing. Required of all DPM students.
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CM 9350 - Ecclesiology, Community, and Models of Leadership
Credits: 3
An examination of the contemporary and theological foundations, strategies, and manifestations of Christian ecclesiologies and ministerial vocation and leadership. Attention is given to models of ministerial leadership at church level as well as non-parish models of response to the social environment.
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CM 9379 - Models of Leadership, Social Institutions, and Community Engagement
Credits: 3
Focuses on the characteristics and strategic planning of organizational leaders in churches and/or non-profit organizations who develop social and self-sustaining programs for congregations and communities.
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CM 9380 - Vocation, Leadership, and Community
Credits: 3
Using a Practical Theology framework, this course explores the theological meanings and intersections between vocation, leadership, and community. Particular emphasis is given to the relationship between gospel and vocation, leadership and practices of ministry, and community and the world. Required of all DPM students.
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CM 9398 - Doctor of Pastoral Music Thesis
Credits: 3
Building upon the project practicum, the written project thesis is a contribution to the understanding and practice of pastoral music ministry through the completion of a doctoral-level thesis. Taken during the student’s fourth year of the program. Required of all DPM students.
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CM 9696 - Doctor of Pastoral Music Practicum
Credits: 6
A supervised experience in pastoral music ministry in an agreed-upon setting. Requires a congregational supervisory committee that evaluates students’ pastoral music ministry within the congregation (fall semester), and a professional advisory committee, consisting of a minister, musician(s), and other appropriate persons in the community, that evaluates students’ pedagogical process, performance, and effectiveness within the community, and proposes strategies for effective community outreach (spring semester). Taken during students’ third year of the program. Required of all DPM students.
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CEE 7049 - Master’s Full-Time Status
Credits: 0
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CEE 7090 - CEE Seminar
Credits: 0
Lectures by invited speakers from industry and academia, including SMU faculty and students, dealing with engineering practice and research topics of current interest in environmental and civil engineering. All students, staff, and faculty are invited.
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CEE 7096 - Master’s Thesis
Credits: 0
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CEE 7128 - MASD Capstone 1A
Credits: 1
This capstone course is required of all MASD students. Conducted as independent directed studies, the two capstone courses are the opportunity for individual focused research, bringing together topics covered over the course of students’ MASD degree programs. Capstone projects should relate to students’ areas of specialty and show knowledge of sustainability, specific focus on an issue of concern, an understanding of existing initiatives in the focus area, and evidence of participation or collaboration in project based work. In this first course, students choose a direction of study, develop a topic and arrange a faculty mentor (or approved outside professional mentor) with whom to work. In consultation with the mentor, students write up a short proposal and outline their capstone project. The project outline must include both a proposed research direction and a proposed project based study. The project proposal and outline must be submitted to and approved by the course instructor. During this first of two terms, students begin work on the project and are expected to make significant progress on the research portion of the work. Prerequisite: At least 9 credits in the MASD program.
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CEE 7191 - Special Projects
Credits: 1
Individual or group study of selected topics in environmental or civil engineering. Topics must be approved by the department chair and the instructor.
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CEE 7192 - Special Projects
Credits: 1
Individual or group study of selected topics in environmental or civil engineering. Topics must be approved by the department chair and the instructor.
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CEE 7196 - Master’s Thesis
Credits: 1
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CEE 7228 - MASD Capstone 1B
Credits: 2
This capstone course is required of all MASD students. Conducted as independent directed studies, the two capstone courses are the opportunity for individual focused research, bringing together topics covered over the course of students’ MASD degree programs. Students’ capstone projects should relate to the general area of specialty developed, and should show knowledge of sustainability, a specific focus on an issue of concern, an understanding of existing initiatives in this area, and a project based initiative or collaborative work. Students spend the second of two full terms working on their final project from Capstone 1A, in consultation with their mentor. Students submit their final document to the mentor and course instructor, showing evidence of research based work, as well as project based work with stakeholder participation. Students are required to present their completed projects at an on-campus public presentation.(Distance students, while encouraged to present on-campus may present electronically, with prior arrangement.) Prerequisite: Capstone 1A.
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CEE 7291 - Special Projects
Credits: 2
Individual or group study of selected topics in environmental or civil engineering. Topics must be approved by the department chair and the instructor.
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CEE 7292 - Special Projects
Credits: 2
Individual or group study of selected topics in environmental or civil engineering. Topics must be approved by the department chair and the instructor.
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CEE 7296 - Master’s Thesis
Credits: 2
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CEE 7302 - Leadership in Development Sector
Credits: 3
Examines issues, strategies, and techniques related to leadership and management of third-sector organizations. Designed to provide future global development professionals with an overview of a range of concerns and practices, while honing their analytic skills. In addition to lectures and discussions, this course employs a heavy applied field component through meetings and collaborations with governmental ministries and NGOs. Additionally, case analyses to contrast Rwanda with other examples will be a key element of the course. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
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CEE 7303 - Citizen Engineering with Community-Based Design Research
Credits: 3
Applying principles of community-based design research to solving complex engineering problems in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. Experiential and project-based learning with community stakeholders to develop systems awareness (systems thinking and sensing) and data- and model-based reasoning. Ethical and policy perspectives on the impacts of societal challenges that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations (e.g., climate change, increasing natural hazards, shrinking resources, loss of biodiversity, aging infrastructure). Prerequisite or corequisite: 7000-level coursework in data analysis or modeling (e.g., CEE 7308 , CEE 7324 , CEE 7356 , CEE 7362 ; CS 7324 ; EMIS 5331/EMIS 7331 , EMIS 7370 ). (*updated* 11/17/2020)
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CEE 7304 - Civil and Environmental Informatics
Credits: 3
Data-driven analyses and decision making within the context of infrastructure and environmental challenges. Identifying and predicting trends, finding patterns, identifying stakeholder needs and recommendations, and engaging stakeholders and decision makers through the tools of machine learning, visualization, workflows and data/model services, and Web applications. Project-based and experiential learning that contributes to ongoing projects on urban grand challenges. Prerequisites: CEE 3310, CS 1340, CS 1341, or CS 1342 and STAT 4340 or STAT 4341 (or equivalents).
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CEE 7306 - Sustainable Urban Development and Design
Credits: 3
The classroom is the research base for an actual sustainable development and design project. The work builds on an immersion into the primary historical texts of sustainable urban development with readings covering the range of issues central to sustainable development: ecological, economic, and social. Practical workshop lab exercises introduce a number of the tools developers of sustainable projects need to draw upon, from research and data analysis, to GIS mapping, and financial brackets, which will be tested in the project-based portion of the course.
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CEE 7307 - Infrastructure Design for the Developing World
Credits: 3
Engineering design in the developed world takes for granted the availability of several key resources, namely construction material, water, and electricity. This class examines engineering design in the absence of these resources. The course focuses on the development of shelter and sanitation in an efficient manner. Understanding the total energy cycle of a structure will be emphasized, as well as multiple alternative energy solutions. Additional material on topics such as developing solutions for extreme low cost, high population densities, and ecological sustainability will also be covered. Specifically, water and soil environmental contamination and sustainable management will be emphasized. The course looks at urban and rural settings. Further, the course integrates with other coursework in development leadership on certain topics such as natural resource management. This course involves a heavy lab component. Students work on interdisciplinary teams to assess and redesign projects related to structures, energy systems, and water systems. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
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CEE 7308 - Smart Infrastructure and Environment
Credits: 3
Provides fundamental knowledge and application of analysis and design techniques for collection, processing, and analysis of data streams from infrastructure components and systems. Topics include design of data streams, sensor design and implementation, signal processing, and analysis of data in the context of infrastructure monitoring. Prerequisites: CEE 3310 or equivalent.
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CEE 7309 - Global Resource Assessment and Management
Credits: 3
The globalization of the world’s economy and politics has resulted in a globalization of resource use, in both materials and service terms. This course provides an understanding of how the management of global resources has an interrelated impact on the resilience of our environment and civilization and explores ways to assess resource use in global development projects. Students examine global energy distribution and production and its impact on air quality, goods production and transit, food availability, ocean use and impact, climate change, and global housing. Alongside the lectures, a series of practical workshop lab exercises introduce hands-on tools for global resource management, including food security indicators, environmental justice, risk management, and metrics for sustainable policy assessment.
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CEE 7311 - Environmental and Hazardous Waste Laws
Credits: 3
Federal environmental laws, with emphasis on laws dealing with hazardous substances, such as CERCLA and RCRA; regulations and the regulatory framework; definitions and substantive requirements; roles of the states and the federal EPA; compliance and enforcement; and case studies.
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CEE 7312 - Risk Assessment and Health Effects
Credits: 3
Introduction to toxicology as it relates to environmental and health effects of hazardous materials; toxicology methodology; risk management factors including legal aspects; human health and ecological risk assessment and risk communication; emergency response; computer databases.
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CEE 7313 - Environmental Chemistry
Credits: 3
Covers chemical and biochemical processes, chemical thermodynamics, acid-base equilibria, precipitation and dissolution, oxidation-reduction processes, environmental transformations of organic materials, introductory taxonomy, microbial growth and kinetics, energy transfer, and microbial ecosystems. Also, controlling fate and transport of hazardous materials, with emphasis on chemical equilibria.
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CEE 7314 - Environmental Regulations and Compliance
Credits: 3
Practical knowledge of federal and state environmental permitting processes and procedures is provided. Regulatory requirements are reviewed with emphasis on the 40 CFR regulations for water, air, and solid hazardous waste. Air, water, stormwater, and waste permits are reviewed, as well as permits-by-rule. Also explored are the consequences of noncompliance with regulations by presenting enforcement options available to government agencies.
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CEE 7315 - Integrated Waste Management
Credits: 3
Comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of the complex interdisciplinary field of hazardous waste management; current management practices; treatment and disposal methods; and site remediation. Topics include detailed case studies and design examples to evaluate the effectiveness of different treatment and containment technologies in addressing today’s hazardous waste situations.
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CEE 7316 - Engineering Microbiology
Credits: 3
Examines aspects of microbiology that are particularly valuable to the practice of environmental engineering. Specific areas of focus include enzyme and growth kinetics, cell structure and physiology, the process of biotransformation, microbial and/or environmental interactions, and biogeochemical cycles. Elements of molecular biology and biotechnology are also presented as appropriate. Students gain a basic understanding and appreciation of microbial processes that are applicable in the field of environmental engineering. Prerequisites: CHEM 1303 and CEE 2321, or equivalent.
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CEE 7317 - Environmental Organic Chemistry
Credits: 3
Examines the fundamental processes that govern transformation of organic chemicals in natural and engineering systems. The course is divided into three parts: organic chemistry overview, physical transformations of organic compounds, and organic chemical reactions in the environment. The organic chemistry overview provides knowledge regarding basic properties of organic compounds such as nomenclature and structures. Physical transformation of organic compounds provides an understanding in processes (such as sorption and volatilization) that control the distribution of organic chemicals between different phases (such as air, water, and soil). Environmentally mediated reactions (such as hydrolysis and photolysis) that control the breakdown of organic chemicals are the focus of chemical reactions.
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CEE 7318 - Bioremediation of Inorganic Contaminants
Credits: 3
Focuses on bioremediation techniques and applications for removing inorganic contaminants (nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus compounds, iron, heavy metals, metalloids and radionuclides) through the metabolic activities of microorganisms. Explores fundamental chemical and biological processes as well as engineering aspects. Prerequisites: Prior course experience with biochemistry or instructor approval.
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CEE 7319 - Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy
Credits: 3
Examines soil solution chemistry and reactivity. Covers distribution and significance of common soil minerals, weathering, and general solid phase reactivity. Prerequisite: CEE 2321 or permission of instructor. (*updated 3/23/2021; effective spring 2021)
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CEE 7320 - Biodegradation of Hazardous Organic Pollutants
Credits: 3
Students learn and integrate the basic principles of biochemistry required for understanding the biodegradation of hazardous and toxic organic compounds. Students become familiar with current biological remediation techniques and molecular microbiology and solve problems often encountered in application of bioremediation. Prerequisite: Prior course experience with biochemistry.
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CEE 7321 - Physical and Chemical Processes and Treatment
Credits: 3
Introduces waste minimization techniques and objectives, and thoroughly reviews chemical equilibrium and chemical reaction kinetics. Design and analysis equations and procedures are rigorously derived for chemical reactors and physical unit operations. The treatment objectives examined include 1) solids-liquid separation accomplished by coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, flotation, and solids handling processes; 2) immiscible liquid separation brought about by emulsion-breaking chemicals and gravity and flotation oil/water separators; 3) phase and species transformations through pH neutralization, chemical precipitation, chemical oxidation/reduction, air stripping, and solidification/stabilization; and 4) solute separation and concentration achieved with activated carbon absorption, synthetic ion exchange resins, and membrane separation techniques.
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CEE 7322 - Biological Processes and Treatment
Credits: 3
Biological treatment topics include an overview of microbiology and microbial metabolism; kinetics of biological growth; aerobic suspended growth processes including the various modifications of the activated sludge process, aerated lagoons, and sequencing batch reactors; aerobic attached growth processes including trickling filters, biofilter towers, and rotating biological contactors; anaerobic processes including sludge digestion and liquid waste treatment with the anaerobic contact process and anaerobic filters; biosolids handling and disposal; composting; land treatment; in situ biotreatment and biotreatment of contaminated soils.
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CEE 7323 - Project Management
Credits: 3
Role of project officer; systems and techniques for planning, scheduling, monitoring, reporting, and completing environmental projects; total quality management; project team management, development of winning proposals; contract management and logistics; case study application of project management to all environmental media and programs; community relations, risk communication, crisis management, consensus building, media, and public policy.
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CEE 7324 - Geographical Information Systems and Mapping
Credits: 3
Introduces modern GIS software and tools, including map design, geodatabases, geospatial and attribute data, geocoding, and simple spatial analysis. Students use research-based projects to explore GIS as a tool for innovative spatial thinking and as a catalyst for sustainable strategies.
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CEE 7325 - Disaster Management
Credits: 3
Introduces basic concepts in disaster management. Drawing on a range of sources, from the textbook to the U.S. National Response Plan to research papers, the course covers the fundamentals of preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. An all-hazards approach is taken, providing analysis of natural, technological, and man-made disasters. Also introduces key methods in the field, including simulation modeling, consequence analysis tools, design criteria, statistical and case study methods (lessons learned), and risk analysis.
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CEE 7326 - Sustainable Transportation
Credits: 3
Covers planning and operations management of sustainable transportation systems with a focus on energy efficiency. Provides an integrated overview of main concepts and issues related to developing sustainable transportation systems for urban areas, freight transportation, and aviation. Also, advanced topics related to vehicle technologies, alternative energy, and smart cities. Presents findings from national and international case studies.
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CEE 7327 - Optimization and Reliability for Infrastructure and Environmental Systems
Credits: 3
This course introduces the concepts of engineering systems optimization, reliability and risk assessment, and applies them to civil and environmental engineering systems. Topics include an introduction to engineering systems definition, classical methods of optimization, linear programming, integer programming, dynamic programming, nonlinear optimization, and reliability and risk concepts in engineering planning and design. Engineering applications will include transportation networks, fleet assignment, supply chain management, environmental engineering systems, fluid transport and water reservoir operation and structural engineering systems. Advance topics will include an introduction to chance-constrained optimization and basic decomposition approaches and their application to real-world problems.
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CEE 7328 - Introduction to Sustainability
Credits: 3
Introduces basic concepts in sustainability. Drawing on a range of sources, including selected books and readings, the course explores the idea of total connectedness of resource use globally, with particular emphasis on the situation in North Texas. Addresses the issues of air quality and energy supply, sustainable construction, water use, transit and other related areas of resource use, and waste generation. Guest lecturers provide a series of multiple viewpoints in areas of specific expertise. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
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CEE 7329 - Methods and Technology for Sustainability
Credits: 3
This course covers technologies and methods used in sustainable design and analysis. Areas covered include the scientific understanding of alternative energy systems, water reuse and supply, and state-of-the-art materials created for sustainability. Also discussed are methods for assessing sustainability, including life cycle assessment and the development of sustainable indicators. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, or permission of instructor.
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CEE 7330 - Design for Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure
Credits: 3
Covers basic methods of sustainable building and environmental design to assure minimal and efficient resource and energy use. Students undertake a design project and work to integrate green strategies into their proposal. Covers technical methods for assessing predictive resource use, including energy modeling, water balance calculations, daylight modeling, and energy generation estimations. Emphasis is placed on passive, non-mechanical building systems. Defining occupant comfort as a balance of multiple factors is addressed, as well as methods for effective use of water management and land use. Sustainable infrastructure will be addressed, including integrated storm water management, water quality and runoff management, and passive water systems. The USGBC’s LEED system will be specifically addressed. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, or permission of instructor.
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CEE 7331 - Air Pollution Management and Engineering
Credits: 3
Covers the science, engineering, public health, and economic aspects of air quality. Students develop in-depth understanding and broad knowledge of the sources and properties of air pollutants, air quality management, fate and transport of pollutants in the environment, regulations of air quality, and the operation and design of air pollution control systems. Reviews the status of science, policy, and regulations on several selected topics such as urban smog, regional haze, greenhouse gas and global climate change, stratospheric ozone depletion, and mercury emissions and control.
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