PMIN 3523 - Legal Issues in The Church

Institution:

Northwest University

Subject:

Description:

A study of business and legal matters related to the local church, e.g., records and minutes; tax exemption; incorporation procedures; and laws of contracts, deeds and bonds. Criminal laws pertaining to ministerial malpractice, sexual harassment, discrimination and child-abuse are also examined. Christian responsibility for deferred giving and estate planning are considered. Attention also is given to polity (forms of church governance) with special emphasis on the Assemblies of God. (Same as LEGL 3523)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northwestu.edu

Phone Number:

(425) 822-8266

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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