A study of the ministry of the laity in the life of the church. Special attention will be given to description, biblical example, theological mandates and current models/methodologies.

Courses presenting varied issues, trends and methods of ministry which are of contemporary interest but beyond the scope of established courses within the disciplines. Repeatable for credit.

Courses presenting varied issues, trends and methods of ministry which are of contemporary interest but beyond the scope of established courses within the disciplines. Repeatable for credit.

Courses presenting varied issues, trends and methods of ministry which are of contemporary interest but beyond the scope of established courses within the disciplines. Repeatable for credit.

A course designed to highlight a key component of church growth and evangelism. This course will look at the Biblical basis, the historical background and the planting process of birthing churches in a number of contexts. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding the person of the church planter and the local, cultural context of the church plant.

A study of methods for assessing local churches and communities with the intent of designing ministry strategies that can impact communities for fulfilling the mission of the church. Various analytical tools will be employed to enhance understanding of churches and communities. Emphasis will be placed on the development of social/benevolent ministries as a central aspect of the church's mission.

A consideration of the church's role and function in the light of history and with special reference to the rapidly changing aspects of human need and social resources. Emphasis will be on the church's involvement in the emerging problems in American life.

Prerequisites

Must have completed 45 credit hours.

The problems and methods of expository preaching will be explored and selected passages studied with a view to discussing and using their exegetical and expository values.

Prerequisites

CHMN-230

A study of the basic principles and practices of organizing, administering, and supervising a balanced program of Christian Education. A wide variety of educational agencies of the church will be considered. The functions of the board of Christian Education and the role of church workers will be examined including the work of the director of Christian Education.

Prerequisites

None

Students will review the ministry roles of a church staff and will seek to understand the basic concepts of human relationships in the context of ministry. Through personality profile tests students will seek a better understanding of their personal development and role as a staff member. Pschological and scriptural approaches to resolving conflict will be considered.

Prerequisites

None

A history of the Church of God and a scriptural study of church government with an emphasis on organizational structure of the Church of God.

Prerequisites

THEO-230 or THEO-250

An historical study of the Christian Church from the apostolic period to the Great Schism of the eleventh century.  Special emphasis is placed on historical contextualization within the Greco-Roman era and Late Second Temple Judaism; the development of the Christian Church in terms of missionary expansion, regional distinctives, organization, worship, and the doctrinal formulations of various key ecclesial figures; the interaction between the Church and empires; and the creedal developments out of the seven ecumenical councils.

Prerequisites

THEO-230 or THEO-250

A historical study of the Church's interaction with Islam, the relationship between the Eastern and Western Churches, the development of scholaticism, the Protestant reaction to the sixteenth century European church and the formation of reformation movements, the Council of Trent, Protestant Orthodoxy, the Great Awakenings, the American religious experience, and the global presence of Christianity.

Prerequisites

THEO-230 or THEO-250

A study of contemporary concepts of evangelism related to the local church while reaffirming the biblical foundations and mastering personal witnessing. Emphasis placed on the major strategies for evangelism such as network, small groups, prayer, home visitation cross-cultural and media usage.

Prerequisites

CHMN-210

A historical and systematic study of the doctrine of the person and work of Jesus Christ. This course surveys the primitive Christologies of the New Testament and the Christological controversies of the early church and continues by examining the various reconstructions of Christologies in the modern era. The centrality of Christ for other doctrines and for Christian proclamation will also be stressed.

Prerequisites

THEO-230 or THEO-250

A study of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit with emphasis upon the Spirit's relationship to Christ. The work of the Holy Spirit in relation to other fundamental doctrines will also be considered (e.g. creation, salvation, ecclesiology, eschatology, etc.). Special attention will be focused on the distinct work of the Holy Spirit within the economy of salvation, specifically dealing with things such as regeneration, sanctification, and mission.  Some attention will be given to the meaning of "living in the Spirit" and spiritual gifts.

Prerequisites

THEO-230 or THEO-250Additional DAL prerequisites: BIBL-101, BIBL-102 and THEO-231.

This course will examine the various models of the Church proposed by the New Testament and later throughout the history of Christianity. Special attention will be given to these areas of ecclesiology: governmental structures and leadership; the nature and mission of the church; sacraments; and the church empowered by the Spirit. Relating these studies to the contemporary Body of Christ will always be a central goal.

Prerequisites

THEO-230 or THEO-250.