Ministry Practicum II: Common Services
This practicum is designed to provide ministry students with supervised experience in planning, management, and execution of rehearsals for a variety of worship ensembles.
OT Elective
History of the Restoration Movement
An overview of the history of the church with special emphasis on the history of the Stone-Campbell movements that begin in the early nineteenth century in the United States. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__ or permission of the instructor.)
Principles of Teaching
This course introduces the principles and skills necessary to effectively communicate information through the teaching and learning process. Special studies in objective writing, lesson planning, learning styles and educational psychology. Practical application assignments will be made and reports or presentations will be given. Offered every spring. (Prerequisite: CMM 102.)
Intro to Preaching
An introduction to the foundational elements of homiletics. (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110, COM 101. Prerequisite to CMP 321, 404, 440.)
Christian Worship
This course is designed to explore the Old and New Testament foundations of Christian worship, including theological developments, historical overviews, architectural influences, and cultural prospective. Attention will be given to Communion types, the Church year, various models and particular services of Christian worship.
Church Administration
Students learn both the organizational and administrational responsibilities of leading local church Christian Education programs. Principles and techniques for directing the total educational ministry within the local church are studied. Special studies in volunteer recruitment, budget preparation, curriculum design and facility management. (Offered Fall of Even Years.)
Social Science: History of Christianity
An examination of various themes and issues in the history of the church. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__ or permission of the instructor.)