Interterm 2013 AMBS—Great Plains Courses

Jerusalem Seminar (GP:BIB691)

Biennial—Three hours—Patricia Shelly and Douglas Miller

A three-week, Jerusalem-based, travel seminar which studies the geographical and historical context of the Bible, surveys the religions and cultures of the area, and explores some of the dynamics in the Middle East conflict. Based in Jerusalem, the seminar also includes time in Galilee, a trip to the Dead Sea and a trip to Jordan (including Petra). The seminar group will make other field trips as the political situation allows and speak with Israeli and Palestinian spokespersons from different political and religious perspectives.

Conflict, Communication, and Conciliation (GP:CHM633 or GP:CHM633-2)

Annual — Two or three hours — Kirsten Zerger and Gary Flory

Conflict is an inevitable part of interpersonal relationships, including relationships within the church. This course prepares students to navigate interpersonal conflict more fruitfully through a focus on conflict analysis, personal style in conflict, communication skills, conciliation and conflict transformation, and developing spiritual foundations for working with conflict. Emphasis will be placed on training through simulations and role plays. The course is approved by the Kansas Office of Judicial Administration for core mediation training.

Managing Differences in Faith Communities (GP:CHM632)

Occasional — One hour — Kirsten L. Zerger and Gary Flory

This course examines how to transform conflict into spiritual and community renewal through a more biblical understanding of the role of conflict in the church and the essential elements of healthy decision-making processes. Emphasis will be on training through analysis and development of a case study.