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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of Paul's teachings and practices as revealed in his letters. The letters will be examined in light of their general historical and cultural setting as well as their specific situation and occasion. Students will carefully analyze Paul's ideas and the way he argues in support of them, including about such topics as salvation, church life, spirituality, sexuality, marriage, women, freedom, and mission. Prerequisite: THE 140. (3 s.h.).
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A careful study of each of the last nine books of the New Testament. The works are examined for their message to their original readers, considering their historical and cultural setting, as a prelude to considering modernday application. The books will be compared regarding such issues as their view of Christ's significance and work, salvation, the church, last things, prayer and worship, and paraenesis (that is, what they exhort believers to do). Prerequisite: THE 140. (3 s.h.).
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This course will focus on cross-cultural mission issues and strategies and will lay a theological foundation for Christian mission. Past and present mission strategies will be analyzed with the purpose of determining how students may become vitally involved in the missional task of the church today. Prerequisite: THE 240. (3 s.h.) Fulfills the cultural awareness core requirement.
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See SOC 330 in the Sociology Section, pg. 141. (3 s.h.)
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A study in the history, ideas, and practices of Christian spiritual development. Students will analyze key biblical texts, read from classic Christian writings in the field of spirituality, examine current trends and issues, and experiment with disciplines and activities to assist their own spiritual growth. Prerequisite: THE 240 or instructor approval. (3 s.h.)
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A concentrated study of a particular book or collection of books. Attention will be directed to historical context, literary form, and theological themes. Prerequisite: THE 140. (3 s.h.)
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A concentrated study of a particular book or collection of books. Attention will be directed to historical context, literary form, and theological themes. Prerequisite: THE 140. (3 s.h.)
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This course is designed in two parts. The first helps students equip youth to be disciples of Jesus, active in the church community and the outside world. The second focuses on evangelism, helping non-Christian youth to a decision to become disciples of Jesus and helping the youth themselves lead their friends into such a life. Students will learn how to structure a local church youth ministry to achieve these objectives. Prerequisite: THE 261. (3 s.h.)
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An examination of leadership and communication strategies for the church's youth ministry program. Students will learn how to be leaders and to develop leadership skills in adolescents. They will practice skills for speaking at youth gatherings and learn how to establish effective communication patterns among church leaders, youth workers, parents, and youth. Prerequisite: THE 261. (3 s.h.)
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3.00 Credits
Students will consider the theological foundations for ministry, their own sense of vocation, and some of the practical issues related to the professional ministry. Prerequisite: THE 240. (3 s.h.)
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