Introduction to Online Research
Practice accessing materials using EBSCO, ATLAS, JSTOR, and N.T. Abstracts; in collecting information; in organizing information; in formulating a thesis; and in writing a paper.
World Christianity
A critical examination of the status of Christianity in the world and its implications for American Christians and congregations. The modern reality of Christianity as a predominately non-Western religion will be reviews within its Biblical and historical contexts. Accompanying theological developments and appropriate responses will also be explored.
Elective
Administration and Marketing
A study of effective leadership in making known the ministry of your church or other organization.
Christian Education For the Local Congregation
A careful study of the educational thrust of the church as seen in the scriptures. Current educational needs of the Church will be identified and processes and plans for meeting those needs developed.
Contemporary Preaching Styles
A survey of the most effective preaching styles for a post-modern culture.
Discipleship
Students will be introduced to the many facets of Biblical, theological, and personal discipleship as well as discipling those in the local church.
Systematic Theology
An advanced study of the divine revelation arranged topically and with careful comparison of contemporary religious interpretations.
Apologetics
A study of the reasoned responses of Christians to objections to the Christian faith.
Portfolio Project
The goal of this required, no-credit experience is to integrate the skills and knowledge gained from the student’s coursework in order to demonstrate competency for Christian leadership. Those areas are: theological leadership; communicative leadership; pastoral leadership; administrative leadership; and cultural leadership. The student will submit a portfolio of artifacts gleaned from his/her coursework, which is […]