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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
This course provides the student with a broad introduction to the unique challenges and opportunities for Christian ministry in an urban context with special attention to some of the most effective methods and tools for doing urban ministry. Students are encouraged to reflect on their own lifestyles and future ministry choices in light of the needs of the city and the response of the gospel in meeting human need. Exposure to city life and church-based organizations working for the shalom of the city provide a dynamic context for the various learning activities in this course. Prerequisite: CMIN 206
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3.00 Credits
This class develops a biblically informed approach which features reproducing disciples as the central purpose of the Church. Students conduct assessment of the Church's/community's primary purpose inlight of Jesus' mission statement, "Go and make disciples of allnations." (Matt. 28:19) This course carefully examines the necessary building blocks to produce a disciple-making church/community, with a significant focus on developing disciples in the APU community. Each student is required to lead a discipleship group. Prerequisite: CMIN 206
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3.00 Credits
This course develops a student's ability to blend Christian theology and Christian practice by integrating classroom learning, hands-on practice, spiritual formation, mentoring, and critical reflection on the practice of the Christian faith. Coursework covers: biblical and theological foundations of Christian practice, the context in which the Christian faith is to be practiced, and the dynamic relationship between the two. Students are required to serve an average minimum of 8 hours per week in hands-on field experience. Students must also participate in small groups for reflection, mentoring, and spiritual formation. Prerequisites: CMIN 108, CMIN 206, THEO 303, and at least two general studies Bible courses; CMIN 316 and senior standing (CMIN/YMIN majors only)
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of the first semester and has a similar format in terms of classroom experience, field experience, and small groups. It further develops a student's ability to blend Christian theology and ministry by utilizing a method of reflecting theologically on the practice of Christian faith and facilitating the ability to clearly state and defend one's own theology for Christian ministry. Students are required to serve an average minimum of 8 hours per week in hands-on field experience. Prerequisite: CMIN 401
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the biblical, historical, and theological foundations of missions in a contemporary world setting, both globally and locally. The call, context, and preparation for missionary service are examined. Prerequisite: CMIN 206
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3.00 Credits
The history of educational theory, with emphasis on objective and philosophical problems and biblical bases, is covered in this course. Prerequisite: CMIN 206 or instructor's permission
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3.00 Credits
This course offers a study of classical homiletics, and a variety of sermonic methodologies. Sound hermeneutical principles in exegesis of Scripture, and the worship setting of the sermon with emphasis on the delivery of effective expository sermons in the contemporary world are covered. Prerequisite: CMIN 206; corequisite: UBBL 343 or instructor's permission
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3.00 Credits
This course assists the student in following Jesus' model of a people "filled with grace and truth" (John 1:14). Special attention is given towriting, speaking, teaching, interpersonal communication, body language, problem solving, and other critical tasks necessary to being a Christian and carrying out the Great Commission. Prerequisite: CMIN 206 or instructor's permission
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3.00 Credits
Childhood development, the needs of children in contemporary society, and biblical and theological perspectives on children are examined, with an emphasis on discerning the church's role in nurturing spiritual formation in the faith community. Prerequisite: CMIN 206 or instruction's permission
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the process of ordering the ministry of the church or parachurch community for the greatest effectiveness. This order is to be understood theologically as a means of creating the most ideal context possible for the Holy Spirit to minister to and through people. All aspects of strategic planning, church organization, and administration are addressed. Prerequisite: CMIN 316 or instructor's permission
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