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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An examination and evaluation of the principal theories of legal philosophy. Particular attention will be given to natural law theories, positivist theories and sociological theories of law. These theories will be considered in connection with concrete problems. (Same as LEGL 4613 Jurisprudence)
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3.00 Credits
A study in which students apply learning gained in the core courses to a specific problem or area of interest in philosophy. This course is intended to be a culminating, learning experience in which student demonstrate philosophical comprehension and expression through a supervised research project. Prerequisite: instructor permission
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3.00 Credits
Courses that focus on either particular topics of interest, or on a particular philosopher. The course syllabus developed by the professor for each course determines the scope and content.
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3.00 Credits
A course emphasizing a biblical theology of spiritual formation including personal application. Spiritual formation links followers of Christ with the Spirit's ministry of shaping lives for the glory of God as revealed in Scripture. Class sessions utilize a variety of learning methods and environments including lecture, dialogue, small groups, readings, and the practice of Christian disciplines such as fasting, prayer, reflection, spiritual gifts, and mentorship both in and out of the classroom. The class blends cognitive appreciation of what others say (essentially Scripture and wisdom from others) with personal discovery through experience and discussion producing greater effectiveness as Spirit-filled leaders.
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3.00 Credits
A course emphasizing the necessity of a divine call and the development of a biblical philosophy of pastoral ministry. Attention will be given to biblical models of a pastor and personal issues related to pastoral life, e.g., the pastor's personal life, spiritual life, family life, time management, relationship with the denomination, and ministerial ethics.
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3.00 Credits
Registration limited to LEAP Program students.] A study of the preparation, construction, and presentation of sermons designed to communicate the Gospel effectively to today's post-modern context. The shift from the instructional and cognitive to the oral and visual will be explored. Preaching forms utilizing word pictures and images to communicate the story as sermon will be developed. Prerequisites: BIBL 2553 Biblical Interpretation and either COMM 1212 Fundamentals of Speech or COMM 1223 Speaking Before Groups.
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3.00 Credits
Innovative strategies that dramatically impact the way churches operate. Students gain critical diagnostic skills to develop holistic ministries that meet physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of one's community. Emphasis is placed on principles for church planting, procuring resources, and meaningfully engaging specific target venues and cultures. (Same as MISS 3353)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to broaden the student's perception of the church's mission in ever changing U.S. pluralist cultures. The focus of the course is a 3-week intensive at sites such as: India, Singapore, Africa, or the Philippines. Students participate in and present lessons at pastoral training schools and experience exposure to ethnographic analysis, indigenous pastoral perspectives, and cross cultural strategies for discipleship training and leadership development in local churches. The course concludes with a written project applying principles learned abroad to church ministry in diverse U.S. cultures. The course is in two segments: (1) Spring semester preparation, and (2) a three-week on-site summer experience. There is a course attachment fee.
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3.00 Credits
The theology, social dynamics and methods of effective evangelism and new believer discipleship in a multicultural setting. Emphasis is on contextualizing the gospel message to facilitate understanding and reception of the Good News. Intercultural Communications techniques and anthropological understandings are used to develop both personal and corporate strategies for multicultural evangelism. (Same as INCS/MISS 3453)
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3.00 Credits
Theological perspectives and psychological resources for care and counseling in the context of the local congregation. (Same as PCAR 3513)
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