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3.00 Credits
(Alternate years 2010-2011) A course aimed at developing leadership in the practice of person-to-person and corporate communication of the Gospel to the end that followers of Jesus Christ are secured and led in the process of becoming fully devoted disciples: thinking, acting and relating in a Christian manner. Prerequisite: Sophomore class standing.
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3.00 Credits
(Alternate years 2009-2010) A laboratory course providing methods and introductory techniques of sermon preparation. A variety of sermon construction types will be studied and students will have opportunity to preach with student and instructor evaluation. Prerequisite: Sophomore class standing.
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3.00 Credits
The role of ministry in the urban context, through both church-based and para-ecclesiological organizations, is examined sociologically with the purpose of understanding the city and how the church can engage in ministry relevant to society. Topics such as multicultural ministry, an urban audit, ministry to diverse population groups, the role of the Internet in ministry, and the church as a social service agency, are some of the topics addressed. Prerequisite: URB 140 or consent of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
(Alternate years) An overview and exposure to leadership theories and styles with particular attention given to leadership in the Church. This is a capstone course for majors. Prerequisite: Junior class standing.
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3.00 Credits
This course will guide clergy professionals in developing the capacity to utilize information and research skills in the practice of pastoral ministry, including congregational studies, systems analysis, program evaluation, structured organizational experiments, surveys, focus group research, participant observer methods and community assessments. Students will gain an understanding of the principles of the research process, ethical concerns in research, and the elements of research design as applied to the practical issues of leading a congregation, planting a church or directing a faith-based organization. As principles and methods are learned they will be applied to the students individual context through the review of relevant action-research materials, reflection and This course will guide clergy professionals in developing the capacity to utilize 0
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2.00 Credits
(Alternate years 2009-2010) Uncovering the development of Christian worship from Jewish and early Christian origins and tracing its varied expressions across the centuries. Apprehending the basic elements of historic Christian worship. Prerequisite: Junior class standing
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2.00 Credits
(Alternate years 2009-2010) Applying the elements of historic Christian worship to today’s church and cultural context. Developing pastoral skills in planning and leading services of the ordinances of the Church: weddings, communion, funerals, etc. Moving toward an informed, mature perspective regarding “traditional” and “contemporary” worship styles. Prerequisite: PM/ REL/MUS 441, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
(Alternate years 2010-2011) An introduction to the biblical and philosophical foundations of small group ministry in the church, how to begin a successful small group, and training in the effective implementation of small group ministry. Prerequisite: Junior class standing.
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3.00 Credits
This seminar analyzes the sociological relationship of the life and ministry of Christ to the urban context of today. It examines the biblical, sociological, historical, economic, and cultural factors of urban ministry within a human development framework for the formation of a “theology of the city”. The purpose of the seminar is to enable students to develop their own theological foundation for urban ministry. This is a “theology from below,” arising from an understanding of the city and God’s presence in the same. The course includes a field research project. Prerequisite: URB 140 or consent of the instructor. Recommended: SOC 365/REL 360
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3.00 Credits
(Alternate years 2009-2010) The role of ministry in the urban context, through both church-based and para-ecclesiological organizations, is examined sociologically with the purpose of understanding the city and how the church can engage in ministry relevant to society. Topics such as multicultural ministry, an urban audit, ministry to diverse population groups, the role of the Internet in ministry, and the church as a social service agency, are some of the topics addressed.
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