STMA 576 - UCC History and Polity I

Study of the history of the four parent denominations which united to form the United Church of Christ (UCC) and study the theology prevailing in each of the four traditions compared with current UCC theological statements. Also examines how the UCC participates in God’s Mission of
being the church by examining what it means to do pastoral ministry in the UCC, issues of diversity and inclusiveness, and how our mission and
social actions are grounded in our theology.

Academic Level: Graduate
Instructional Method: Lecture
School: School of Theology & Ministry