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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 16.00 Credits
1-16 cr.
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3.00 Credits
FALL This course is intended to provide the learner with an introduction to theory and methodology of urban ministry from a biblical perspective. An overview of the history, theological trends, leadership and future of urban ministry, with attention to biblical principles for evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of urban ministry and designs will be covered to the students understanding of urban ministry.
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3.00 Credits
FALL This class is designed to give students a thorough understating of the history and development of Minneapolis as well as its current trends and challenges. It gives the student an in-depth understanding of the milieu in which he or she will be studying in the rest of the urban classes. The course will be taught using various learning methods including reading, lectures, discussions, research, writing, field trips, media presentations, and guest speakers. As in integrative approach, the student will engage in a combination of classroom preparation, field experience, and post experience analysis, creating a critical reference point for the student to deepen his or her Christian worldview, cross-cultural engagement, and understanding of diverse social and cultural contexts.
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3.00 Credits
FALL This class instructs students in the methods and procedures on how to conduct and read urban demographics. The class will focus on the consumption of demographic material to make competent, strategic decisions. The class will also require students to conduct mini-research projects to further the understanding of compiling demographic decisions.
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3.00 Credits
FALL This course will cover various phenomena related to social influence- the power of people to affect, persuade, or control the beliefs or behaviors of others. The student will become familiar with fundamental topics in social psychology, such as perception, motivation, attitudes, and attitude change.
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3.00 Credits
SPRING This course emphasizes parallels in learning a language and learning a culture in the the urban context. Course assignments and discussions are designed for application in everyday encounters with individuals from other cultures within the city.
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3.00 Credits
Spring This course is a study of the process of forming and managing a nonprofit organization, with a focus on the unique contributions and characteristics of faith-based organizations. Students will spend eight hours on site at a local ministry non-profit, attending a board meeting, interviewing the chief executive, and observing programs. Through this field study, student will witness the application of the concepts taught in class, and will be asked to assess the various aspects of the non-profit organization they are studying. In addition, student swill develop and overall concept/vision for a non-profit they would like to start and will develop a strategic plan and case statement for it.
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3.00 Credits
SPRING In this course, students will examine the issues surrounding race relations in the United States. This examination will include some of the history of race relations leading up to the most current racial climate The class will develop a biblical grid through which to understand the issues. Student will not only study the issues, but also learn to think critically about Christian and secular models currently offered to solve racial problems in our nation. The class will suggest alternative modes of thinking about race relations to those concerned individuals and institutions in our culture.
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3.00 Credits
SPRING This class is designed to give students a good understanding of several interrelated areas of urban ministry. The students will learn from practitioners and specialists in each of the following areas: Chemical dependency (including detox, intervention strategies, treatment methods community resources, 12-step programs, etc.), teen pregnancy, prostitution and the sex industry, HIV/AIDS, Homeland security/INS difficulties, domestic violence, narcotics distribution, and gangs.
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6.00 Credits
FALL and SPRING Supervised experience in ministry in the urban context. This course requires ministry involvement totaling at least 50 hours per credit in the area of student's emphasis. Students take three (3) credits each semester.
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