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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
3 credit hours Discipleship I introduces the student to a Biblically, grammatically correct understanding of the Great Commission and initiates the student in the discipling process and practice. The course also serves as the first of five courses in a possible concentration in discipleship for those students seeking such a concentration. Discipleship I covers the relationship of the believer to the Great Commission, issues of personal and spiritual management, evangelism, and basic Christian living. The student is initiated to being both personally discipled and prepared to disciple others through this course.
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3.00 Credits
3 credit hours (Prerequisite: Discipleship I) Discipleship II builds on the personal and spiritual management disciplines and on the evangelism disciplines developed in Discipleship I. In addition this course introduces and initiates the training cycle of the disciple in the biblical principles and practices necessary for effective follow-up, teaching, and learning; i.e. the effective discipling of others.
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3.00 Credits
3 credit hours (Prerequisite: Discipleship II) Discipleship III deepens the disciple's disciplines and understanding of discipleship itself, its focal point and the commitment necessary on the part of the disciple himself/herself. Personal maturation in the areas of God's will, spiritual reproduction, and interpersonal relationships is developed. Also included are the disciplines necessary for developing effective Bible studies, pacesetting, disciple selection, and teamwork. Leadership principles are introduced at the conclusion.
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3.00 Credits
3 credit hours (Prerequisite: Discipleship III) Discipleship IV wraps up the core discipleship disciplines, dealing with issues involved directly in developing Christian character and leadership skills. An overview of the Messianic theme of the Bible is included in this component of the discipleship sequence. All this in the context of continuing personal, spiritual discipline and growth practices.
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3.00 Credits
3 credit hours (Prerequisite: Discipleship I and II) Discipleship V introduces the developing disciple to the issues and strategies necessary for initiating and implementing a discipleship ministry in personal and local church settings. Character, commitment, and vision assessment and development are addressed in the course. This course provides both inspiration and instruction regarding the establishment of local church strategies for discipleship. Completing the discipleship concentration, this course focuses on the prerequisites and provides guidance for effecting active, Biblical discipleship.
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3.00 Credits
3 credit hours A study of the needs and developmental characteristics of children through the elementary age. Emphasis is placed upon teaching methods and a Biblical theology of children's ministry, with observation and actual ministry to children required.
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3.00 Credits
3 credit hours A study of such youth ministry foundations as theology of youth ministry, history of youth ministry, psychology of adolescence, and youth culture. This course culminates in the development of a systematic philosophy of youth ministry.
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3.00 Credits
3 credit hours A survey of such programs as teen evangelism, counseling youth, participative Bible studies, discipleship strategies, youth choirs and ensembles, camps and retreats, and more.
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3.00 Credits
3 credit hours A study of the impact of women on church history from the first century to the present and their influence as wives, mothers, authors, educators, social workers, speakers, composers, missionaries, queens, parachurch leaders, visionaries, and martyrs.
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3.00 Credits
3 credit hours A course dealing with the ministry of women from both the Biblical and historical perspectives. A major concentration is placed upon the varied avenues of ministry afforded women on the contemporary scene, and upon practical insights for those planning involvement in these avenues of ministry. The role of women in the early church is discussed, and a study of current issues of feminism and how these affect the home and the church is included.
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