POSTGRADUATE
COURSES
1031 The Family in Biblical Perspective.
A concentrated study of certain problem areas relating to the
family in the light of careful exegesis of the Scriptures. Papers
will be assigned and delivered in class by participating students.
Class discussion will follow each presentation. The course goal
is the ascertainment of Biblical guidelines for the purpose of
pastoral instruction and problem solving in these crucial areas.
Two hours.
1034 Church and Ministry Seminar.
The course introduces the D.Min program and crystallizes a student’s
working agenda and theology of ministry. The heart of the course
concentrates on models of ministry and corresponding models of
the Church. Students articulate and assess their
own models, drawing on Biblical and theological foundations (norms),
the task ministry (functions), and the realities of the world
in which ministry takes place (data of contemporary
life). Required. Six hours.
1035 Planning and Writing the Design Proposal.
The course entails how to write the design proposal and master
the procedures needed to do the project/dissertation. Of specific
focus in the course are identifying an act of ministry; refining
the context, purpose, goals, and details of the project; data
gathering and record keeping; research and evaluation
methods; and writing for dissertations. Class members work closely
with their advisors through the course. Required. Three hours.
1036 Project/Dissertation. The climax
of the D.Min. program, this component is worked out between a
candidate and his/her doctoral advisor, but requires separate
registration
for each semester of its continuance. Required. Six hours.
1037 Interpreting the Bible in the 21st
Century. When modern ministers transpose the words of the
Bible into their own words, what allows them to claim their message
is true to the bible and more than statement of their own opinions?
Bringing together the minister’s concern for careful handling
Of the Biblical text, theology, and the modern meaning of the
Gospel, the course examines eight distinct, operative, Powerful
approaches to interpreting the Bible in the twenty First century.
Two hours.
1039 Current Accents in Practical Theology,
This course aims to acquaint aspirants for the D. Min degree
with current studies and research in several areas of practical
theology.
Students are challenged to read and evaluate pertinent books and
articles and to consider ways in which insights thus gained can
be related to their theology and utilized in their ministry. Three
hours.
1041 The Biblical Doctrine and Practice
of Prayer. This course analytically examines the Scriptures’
use of words and passages concerning the believer’s communications
with God,
focusing on the teachings of Christ and Paul on prayer. Emphasis
will be placed upon practical application of prayer in the personal
life and in the church. Required. Two hours.
1051 The Psychology and the Theology of
Family Relationships. An evaluation of family interaction,
including the attitudes, conflict adjustments, and mutual interdependence
of present day marriage partners and their family members. Attention
will be focused also on the
theological dynamics inherent in family relationships. Required.
Two hours.
1052 Youth Ministries. A Biblical
philosophy of youth, ministry is explored, with emphasis upon
how to understand the needs, strengths, and capabilities of a
particular youth group. Workable programs and methods are tailored
to each church context and individualized. The student will learn
how to develop a youth ministry that emphasizes spiritual and
numerical growth as well as leadership training. Required. Two
hours.
1053 Children’s Ministry in the Church.
It is the purpose of this course to provide understanding, methods,
and programs needed in their ministry to families and children.
The goal is to provide a blueprint for not only reaching, winning
and discipline children, but for training laymen to do the work
of ministry to children. Two hours.
1054 Education of the Pre-school Child.
A study of the relation of patterns of social, emotional, physical,
cognitive, and spiritual growth of young children to educational
principles. Emphasis is first placed on development of growth,
then on learning activities, materials, and equipment
appropriate to teaching young children. Observation and participation
competencies are developed within the context of the Church program
organizations in the church. Two hours.
1055 Weekday Programs for Preschoolers.
A study of the administrative and operational procedure necessary
for the creation and maintenance of weekday programs for young
children. Emphasis is given to areas of philosophy, personnel,
budgeting, parent relationships, curriculum, and program. Observation
and participation competencies are developed through local day
care centers. Two hours.
1056 Education of the School Age Child:
grades 1-6. A study of the growth characteristics and needs
of children of ages 6-12, as related to educational principles.
Emphasis is first placed on development of growth, then on learning
activities, materials, and equipment appropriate to teaching school
age children. Observation and participation competencies are developed
under supervision of faculties of programs of younger, Middle,
and older children. Two hours.
1057 Religious Development of Children.
A study of the religious development of children from birth through
eleven years of age. The relation of moral and spiritual development
to curricular material of church organization is studied.
1058 Curriculum Development in Childhood
Education. A survey of the basic concepts which undergird
curriculum development in children’s ministry including
analyzing, evaluating, and writing curriculum materials, and determining
the effectiveness with which they are used. Objectives,
methods, materials, and activities will be compared and evaluated.
Two hours.
1059 Current Trends in childhood Education.
Exploration of trends and issues in childhood education
with An emphasis on m,inistry to children. Study based on students
Interest with objective of synthesizing their experiences. Extensive
reading. Designed for postgraduate professional Program students
only. Two hours.
1600 Teaching Techniques of Jesus.
Analyzes Jesus’ preaching styles, techniques, and purpose
of His teaching.
Provides students with strategies for implementing His Teaching
techniques. Two hours.
1071 World Religions. A survey of
the history, doctrine, and philosophy of major non-Christian belief
systems. The presentation of the Gospel to meet the unique needs
of each group will be emphasized. An analysis of each belief system
in reference to its cultural, political, and geographical setting
is developed. Required. Two hours.
1072 Missions and Evangelism. An
exploration of the nature and history of Christian missions and
evangelism, strategies, and methodologies. Required. Two hours.
1073 Theology and Urban Ministry.
A study of the history, philosophy, and techniques of developing
an effective ministry in an urban setting. Social and political
issues of urban life, the unique problems of a church in a changing
community as well as a survey of modern urbanization will be developed.
The priority and implementation of urban evangelization as seen
in the ministry of Paul will be developed. The student will be
equipped with a theological and practical base for urban ministry.
Two hours.
1074 Contextualization of Theology in Missions.
A study of the history and development of the contextualization
of theology. Principles of Biblical leadership in liberal, ecumenical,
and evangelical movements. Various modern theologies will be examined
in the light of the Scriptures. The student will be able to analyze
and critique a “national” or “people-group”
theology as it relates to a specific culture. Two hours.
1075 Ethnic and Inner city Ministries and
Strategy. An introductory study of the many ethnic minority
groups of a city and how to develop strategies to reach them for
Christ. Techniques and methods useful for evangelism and church
planting are explored. Also discussed are the characteristics
of the inner city, causes of inner city conditions, and the needed
response of the church. Two hours.
1076 World Ministry and the Local Church.
A Biblical study of the responsibilities of the sending church,
missionary, and mission agency in the task of world evangelism.
The class will examine ways of mobilizing the local church, for
world ministry. Special emphasis will be given to the selection,
preparation, and sending of the missionary candidate from the
local church. The student will be able to design and operate a
local church-oriented missions program which enables the church
to fulfill its Biblical responsibility. Required. Two hours.
1077 Personal Evangelism. The student
will learn a proven, Biblical method of evangelism, and will be
required to Participate in weekly evangelistic efforts through
selected area Churches. One hour.
1078 Principles of Biblical Leadership.
This course will include concepts, data, and methods to help the
student develop a Bible-based plan for leading others to spiritual
maturity through ministry. Special attention will be given to
motivation, group dynamics, and earning credibility for
leading through change. The call and spiritual qualifications
of a pastor will also be Biblically developed, as well as ways
to deal with pressures of ministry. Required. Two hours.
1079 The Art of Discipling. This
course is designed to help the pastor or missionary develop a
philosophy and process for training for others to enter the Gospel
ministry. The emphasis
is upon learning to reproduce one’s values, knowledge, behaviors,
and skills in the life of a disciple. I Timothy 2:1,2 is a Biblical
summary of the course purpose. Spiritual reproduction and leadership
multiplication should result. Two hours.
1080 Mission Dei. God’s mission
of world reconciliation is traced through Old and New Testaments
centering in the person and work of Christ in order to develop
a theology of mission. Contemporary theologies of mission –including
Roman Catholic, Ecumenical, and Evangelical –are examined
in light of the theology of mission developed in the course. Three
hours.
1083 Old Testament Paradigms for Mission.
This course will look at the Old Testament from the mission point
of view. Various Old Testament texts will be studied with a view
to assisting the student in developing the tools to read, research,
exegete and digest the Scripture with mission eyes. The course
will be geared to assist the student with the theological component
of the D.Miss. research and writing. Three hours.
1085 New Testament Paradigms for
Mission. This course will look at the New Testament from the mission
point of view.
Various mission paradigms or models will be developed through
the study with a view to assisting the student in developing the
tools to read, research, exegete and digest the Scripture with
mission eyes. The course will be geared to assist students with
the theological component of the D.Miss.
research and writing. Three hours.
1087 Scripture – Christianity –
Culture. This course opens up for the student a methodology
of taking culture as well as basic Christianity very seriously
in the interpretation of Scripture. It focuses on the study of
Biblical culture, the communicator’s cultural framework,
and the cultural context of the receptor as well as on the student’s
own cultural context. The Bible itself is
the primary textbook. Two hours.
1089 History of Missions. This course
provides a foundational look at how the missio dei has moved across
the boundaries of language and culture as it progresses through
time and space. It highlights a variety of mission methods and
leads the student to view these methods through the eye of the
Word of God. Two hours.
1091 The Pastor and Church Music.
Included in this course is a study of the place of music in the
local church. Attention will be given to the Biblical basis for
the use of music in the worship, educational ministry, and evangelistic
outreach of the church. Background study will be done on the place
of music in the Old Testament. A historical summary of music in
the history of the Church will be made. Attention will also be
given to the current situation facing evangelical
church music in contemporary evangelical churches.
The course is particularly designed for the pastor as well as
the church musicians. Emphasis will be given to the relationship
of the pastor to the music ministry. A wide range of reading in
books and periodical literature related to church music will be
required. Required. Two hours.
1092 Hymnology I. This course is
an examination of hymns, and their use in worship and evangelism.
Required. Two hours
1093 Hymnology II. Critical study
of hymn tunes with emphasis on contemporary trends. Required.
Two hours.
1094 Beginning Harmony. Keyboard,
aural, and written elements of music. Required. Two hours.
1097 Intermediate Sight Singing.
Diatonic melodies, utilizing scale degree systems in major and
minor modes. Required. Two hours.
1098 Advanced Sight Singing. Continuation
of 1097. Required. Two hours.
2000 Music History and Literature through
the Baroque. Music development from Pre-Christian times
through the Baroque period. Required. Two hours.
2001 Music History and Literature after
the Baroque Period. Music development and literature after
the Baroque Period to the present. Required. Two hours.
2002 Beginning conducting. Conducting
and its application to congregation and choir. Required.
Two hours.
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