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Course Criteria
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1.50 Credits
A study of Christian doctrine, with a special emphasis on the Means of Grace.
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3.00 Credits
A critical theological and practical evaluation of evangelism strategies and methods. These are evaluated on the basis of Scripture, Lutheran theology, and potential effectiveness. By means of readings, class discussion and field experience, students will develop a biblical basis for understanding the Missio Dei and construct a framework for effective outreach through a congregational setting.
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1.00 Credits
In lectures, practica, reading, writing, and planning participants relate basic Lutheran theological concerns to the tasks of leading Christian worship.
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2.00 Credits
This course has been designed to acquaint students with the literature of the New Testament and confront them with how the writers of the New Testament describe the life, work, message, and mission of Jesus.
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2.00 Credits
The Outreach Leadership Institute (OLI) is a course designed within the context of a 2-day training event to better equip individuals involved in or responsible for evangelism and outreach at the congregational level. OLI will help congregations re-kindle their vision for sharing the Gospel and equip them with the requisite skills and theories. It is intended to benefit teachers, administrators, Directors of Christian Education, Directors of Christian Outreach, Directors of Parish Music, lay workers, pastors, and other professional and volunteer leaders by sharpening their skills in the area of evangelism and outreach while serving in their particular areas of ministry. Participants will learn significant information, strategies, methods, and theories related to congregational and educational outreach. Besides an opening plenary session, each participant will choose two-4 hour modules, each module studying one outreach topic. The entire institute will be bathed in prayer and worship. This annual event strives to strengthen the "Building Blocks for Today's Great Commission Congregations." (No pre-requisite).
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1.50 Credits
Textual study, lectures, classroom participation and practica lead students to recognize major figures and trends in church history and to appreciate God's work in the history of the church of Jesus Christ.
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1.00 Credits
Participants will explore reasons for keeping a professional portfolio, both now and in their future ministry, including its value for clarifying one's calling. The course will include activities and assignments to assist students in the exploration of their journey to becoming a pastor and in their development of a professional portfolio. (Pre-requisite: 32 semester hours of credit).
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3.00 Credits
This class is the first part of a two semester sequence designed to give students an understanding of life in the urban setting. This course develops an understanding of the dynamics of the urban area. Opportunities are also available in this course for the Christian to explore what it means to be a child of God in the urban setting. The course is cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary. (No pre-requisite).
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3.00 Credits
This class is the second part of a two semester sequence designed to give students an understanding of the life in the urban setting. This semester focuses upon world religions, grant writing, and challenges of the city. This course is cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary. (No pre-requisite).
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2.00 Credits
Participants will experience service in an urban environment, learning about the community and becoming involved in direct service. The participant, instructor and site director will jointly design this experience. Readings will focus upon the unique urban culture.
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