Jackson Upcoming Classes

Substance Abuse and Addictions - 3.00 Hours

STUDENTS MUST BE ADMITTED TO THE MAC PROGRAM.

This course covers current information about the addictive processes associated with chemical dependencies and other addictions, as well as assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and intervention within individual and family systems frameworks. Issues related to addictions, such as family dynamics, structure, roles, and codependency are explored.

CO5660-J1 - Residential
Dr. Branden Henry
1/20/2025 - 1/24/2025

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Leadership & Discipleship - 2.00 Hours

A study of leadership philosophy, principles, catechesis, and skills through which a pastor can lead a session in developing a culture of discipleship to fulfill the church’s mission in its life and witness. A variety of leadership, discipleship, Christian education, and philosophy of ministry topics will be discussed.

PT5275-J1 - Residential
Dr. Charles Wingard
1/6/2025 - 1/9/2025

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Church Polity - 1.00 Hours

Students examine the biblical data relative to church government, the Book of Church Order, and creedal subscription. The organization and function of church courts, including discipline and appeals, are considered, and parliamentary procedure is emphasized.

PT5325-J1 - Residential
Dr. Guy Waters
1/17/2025 - 1/18/2025

Friday, Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Marriage and Family Counseling - 2.00 Hours

This class is a general introduction to the Biblical foundations of marriage, parenting, and family dysfunction issues involved in marriage and family counseling for pastors, ministry staff, and ministry leaders. Topics to be included in this study are: premarital counseling, infidelity, divorce and remarriage, sexual issues, and contemporary issues on sexuality.

PT6350-J1 - Residential
Dr. John Kwasny
1/13/2025 - 1/17/2025

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Theo of the Westminster Standards - 2.00 Hours

In this historical and theological survey of the Westminster Assembly and its work, the major documents produced by the Assembly are studied in detail, with attention also given to the historical, political, and theological context of the Assembly. Such issues as the Westminster doctrine of Scripture, the Confession’s relation to the theology of Calvin, and the debate over church government are discussed.

ST6370-J1 - Residential
Dr. John Fesko
1/6/2025 - 1/9/2025

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Psychodiagnostics - 2.00 Hours

This course is designed to provide students with theoretical categories, concepts, and methods for organizing client diagnostic material that will be useful in case conceptualization, treatment planning, the development of measurable treatment outcomes and lethality assessment. Students will gain experience in psychodiagnosis of common client behaviors such as mood disorders, trauma, and relationship dysfunction.

CO5510-J1 - Residential
Stephanie Wielgosz
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Monday | 1/27/2025 - 3/3/2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday | 3/17/2025 - 5/2/2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Career and Lifestyle Development - 3.00 Hours

An examination of major theories of career selection and development, the philosophical and theological underpinnings of career. Students explore the decision-making process of careers, vocational assessment instruments, lifestyle planning, career consultation and the theology of vocation and work. Students practice the administration and interpretation of selected vocational tests and are encouraged to analyze their own career development in the light of the theories and assessment devices.

CO5540-J1 - Residential
Katie Majeste
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Thursday | 1/27/2025 - 3/4/2025 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday | 1/27/2025 - 3/5/2025 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday | 3/19/2025 - 5/2/2025 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday | 3/20/2025 - 5/2/2025 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Professional, Ethical, and Legal Studies - 3.00 Hours

This course focuses on professional issues, both legal and ethical, that surround the counseling field. Attention is given to the development of professional identity, the standard of professional conduct, relevant codes of ethics, current statutes and the requirements for licensure.

CO5580-J1 - Residential
Dr. William Richardson
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Tuesday | 1/27/2025 - 3/7/2025 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday | 3/17/2025 - 5/2/2025 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Couples and Family Counseling II - 3.00 Hours

This course provides a broad understanding of conceptualizations, intervention techniques, and skills used in couples counseling. Attention will be given to diverse issues and concerns addressed by couples counseling.

CO5600-J1 - Residential
Dr. Mike Hillerman
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Wednesday | 1/27/2025 - 3/7/2025 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday | 3/17/2025 - 5/2/2025 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Human Sexuality - 3.00 Hours

An analysis of human sexuality,
attitudes toward sex, and sexual behavior in the
light of contemporary and biblical norms, with
particular attention to the relation of systematic and
behavioral aspects of sexuality.

CO5630-J1 - Residential
Mrs. Rachael Garner
Natalie Lassiter
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Thursday | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Application of Counseling & Theology - 1.00 Hours

This course is designed to help students integrate and consolidate their thinking and positions on a variety of issues related to counseling. It will also familiarize students with critical issues and counseling professionals in the Christian and secular counseling worlds. The intent is to prepare students to be able to respond to commonly asked questions they may have to field in job interviews, and from referral sources or clients.

CO5670-J1 - Residential
Dr. Mike Hillerman
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Tuesday | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Practicum - 3.00 Hours

Practicum begins the M.A.C.
clinical course sequence whereby students,
under supervision, meet with clients in various
settings and apply helping skills, biopsychosocial
assessment, theoretical case conceptualization,
counseling interventions and ethical principles
to helping interactions with persons enrolled in
counseling. These experiences provide opportunities
for students to counsel clients who represent
the ethnic and demographic diversity of their
community. Students must complete supervised
counseling experiences that total a minimum of 100
clock hours over a full academic term, of which 40
clock hours must be direct face-to-face counseling.

CO5680-J1 - Residential
Dr. Mike Hillerman
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Internship - 3.00 Hours

Intership is a repeating
professional/clinical practice course in the
RTS M.A.C. curriculum. Internship is part of
the M.A.C. clinical sequence whereby students,
under supervision, meet with clients in various
settings and apply helping skills, biopsychosocial
assessment, theoretical case conceptualization,
counseling interventions and ethical principles
to helping interactions with persons enrolled in
counseling. To be eligible for graduation, students
must successfully complete three PSY5290
Internship courses, ordinarily in three consecutive
terms, and students must complete supervised
counseling experiences that total at least 900 clock
hours in their combined Internship courses, of
which at least 360 clock hours must be direct faceto-
face counseling.

CO5690-J1 - Residential
Ashley Smith
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

History of Christianity II - 3.00 Hours

A continuation of HT5100, concentrating on creeds and great leaders of the church in the modern period of church history from the Reformation to the 19th century.

HT5200-J1 - Residential
Dr. John Fesko
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Acts and Romans - 2.00 Hours

A study of Acts and Paul’s Epistle to the Romans that emphasizes both the original meaning and the modern meaning.

NT5250-J1 - Residential
Dr. Guy Waters
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Thursday | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

New Testament Foundations - 3.00 Hours

This course is designed for counseling students. It will provide a basic introduction to the New Testament.

NT5500-J1 - Residential
Dr. Benjamin Gladd
3/10/2025 - 3/14/2025

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exegesis in the New Testament II - 2.00 Hours

This course constitutes an intense exegetical study of a discrete portion of the New Testament such as the Sermon on the Mount, John, I Timothy, Ephesians, etc.

NT6120-J1 - Residential
Dr. Guy Waters
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Monday | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Hermeneutics - 3.00 Hours

This course will cover traditional hermeneutical issues, including the relationship between the OT and the NT, the role of the interpreter, the use of creeds and confessions in interpretation, and the relationship between original meaning and modern meaning.

ON5100-J1 - Residential
Dr. Richard Belcher
Dr. Josh Malone
1/31/2025 - 5/2/2025

Friday | 1/31/2025 - 1/31/2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday | 2/1/2025 - 2/1/2025 | 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Friday | 2/7/2025 - 2/7/2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday | 2/8/2025 - 2/8/2025 | 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Monday | 3/17/2025 - 5/2/2025 | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Joshua - Esther - 3.00 Hours

This overview of the literature, history, and themes of Joshua through Esther gives particular attention to the relevance of these books for the church and world today.

OT5250-J1 - Residential
Steve Smith
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Isaiah - Malachi - 3.00 Hours

An expository study of the message and times of the prophets that emphasizes the themes day of the Lord, judgment, restoration, promise and fulfillment, Messiah, kingdom, and the new people of God.

OT5350-J1 - Residential
Steve Smith
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Thursday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Exegesis in the Old Testament II - 2.00 Hours

This course constitutes an intense exegetical study of a discrete portion of the Old Testament such as the book of Judges, the life of David, the Elijah narratives, Song of Songs, etc.

OT6120-J1 - Residential
Steve Smith
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Communication II - 2.00 Hours

A continuation of Communication I. This course continues to develop the skills required for interpreting and communicating the Bible. Special emphasis is given to sermon composition, including its constituent parts, as well as to the different ecclesial contexts of sermon delivery (e.g., weddings, funerals).

PT5150-J1 - Residential
Dr. Charles Wingard
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Thursday | 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Preaching Laboratory II - 2.00 Hours

Building upon PT5150, students will preach multiple sermons. Women and other nonministerial candidates will substitute additional elective course hours for all Preaching Labs.

PT5175-J1 - Residential
Dr. Charles Wingard
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Wednesday | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Evangelism - 2.00 Hours

The purpose of this course is to train students to be effective evangelists and to understand and use biblical principles and methods of church growth. Emphasis is placed on having an intense desire to reach the lost for Christ. The value of small group ministries and mobilizing the laity for growth and ministry are considered.

PT5200-J1 - Residential
Dr. Charles Wingard
Rev. David Strain
2/14/2025 - 2/22/2025

Friday, Saturday | 2/14/2025 - 2/15/2025 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday, Saturday | 2/21/2025 - 2/22/2025 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pastoral Ministry - 2.00 Hours

This course will lay the foundations of a biblical theology of the pastor in relation to the church and the world. Students will begin to formulate a philosophy of ministry, assess readiness, and attain progress in their calling. A variety of pastoral skills and competencies will be included.

PT5250-J1 - Residential
Dr. Charles Wingard
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Tuesday | 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Worship - 2.00 Hours

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the biblical foundations for worship. This course will emphasize that gathered worship is legitimate, necessary, important, and should be conducted biblically in both form and content. In addition, the course will address the liturgical use of creeds, matters of music, congregational singing, contextualization, and “worship styles.” The goal is to prepare students to be biblical worshippers, to help others be biblical worshippers, and to be effective leaders in worship.

PT5300-J1 - Residential
Dr. Charles Wingard
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Thursday | 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Classics of Personal Devotions - 1.00 Hours

Devotional writings from the history of the church, including creeds, as well as from more contemporary Christians, are read and discussed to deepen the student’s knowledge of and love for God.

PT5400-J1 - Residential
Dr. Charles Wingard
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Monday | 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM

MDiv Field Education Seminar - 0.00 Hours

This seminar provides opportunity for theological reflection and discussion of problems, needs, and experiences in ministry. Students are required to write papers about their field experiences and present them to the class for discussion led by the professor. This may be taken in the fall or spring semester.

PT5905-J1 - Residential
Dr. Charles Wingard
3/28/2025 - 3/28/2025

Friday | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

ST: Christology, Soteriology, Eschatology - 3.00 Hours

This course explores biblical doctrine from a systematic perspective. Topics include Christology, Soteriology, and Eschatology.

ST5200-J1 - Residential
Dr. John Fesko
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Covenant Theology - 2.00 Hours

An examination of covenant theology from exegetical and historical perspectives. Consideration is given to such issues as the relation of the Old and New Testaments, the significance of the covenants for sacramental theology, hermeneutics, and the role of the covenants in preaching and pastoral ministry.

ST5300-J1 - Residential
Dr. J. Ligon Duncan
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Monday | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Apologetics - 2.00 Hours

Students examine the various approaches to apologetic methodology and engage the most frequently raised objections to the Christian faith.

ST5450-J1 - Residential
Dr. Josh Malone
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Christ, Culture & Contextualization - 2.00 Hours

This course will explore a biblical theology of culture from a Reformed perspective, evaluate different models for Christian cultural engagement, and develop a biblical perspective on the principles and practice of contextualization. Attention will be given to the application of cultural analysis and contextualization in church ministry.

ST5600-J1 - Residential
Dr. Josh Malone
1/27/2025 - 5/2/2025

Wednesday | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Christian Encounter with Islam - 2.00 Hours

An introduction to the history, culture, traditions, beliefs, and practices of Islam. Students will reflect on the ways in which Islamic faith and life have been shaped by historical and cultural circumstances, study the diversity of Islam both in history and in contemporary expression, and develop a deeper understanding of Islam in order to love Muslims as their neighbors and witness more effectively to them.

ST5550-J1 - Residential
Dr. Josh Malone
6/2/2025 - 6/6/2025