CHMN 3221 Essentials of Christian Ministry PRTH 3221 Essentials of Christian Ministry Ct, 3 credit hours
CHMN 4244 Christian Ministries Internship Ct, 3 credit hours
This course consists of an individualized field internship supervised by the chair of the Christian Ministries Program and conducted under the direction of a professional Christian worker. The purpose of the senior internship is to give the senior a culminating experience through an opportunity to apply principles and theory learned in the classroom to a field-based laboratory under the direction of a ministry practitioner. With permission of the program chair, the internship may be conducted during the summer or spread over both semesters of the senior year, if desired. CHMN 4322 Leading Life-Changing Small Groups Ct, 3 credit hours This course is designed to equip the student to develop, implement, and lead a small group or small group ministry. The biblical basis, philosophy, and methodologies of small group ministry will be examined, with specific emphasis upon fulfilling the calls of evangelism and discipleship. Due to the intensity of personal relationships inherent to small groups, students’ own personal, godly character, and behavior will be developed during class.
This course examines in detail how to go about ministry. Areas of study include pastoral ethics and etiquette, church finances and stewardship, resolving church issues, church constitutions and policies, developing vision and strategic planning skills, and shaping a philosophy of ministry which can be utilized in ministering to the needs of God’s people. How to officiate weddings and funerals, administer the ordinances, implement church discipline, and follow visitation and hospital protocol will be studied. CHMN 3242 Strategies for Kingdom Expansion PRTH 3242 Strategies for Kingdom Expansion Ct, 3 credit hours Starting with the premise that a healthy local church is one of the best ways to expand the kingdom, this course will guide the student through a systematic perusal of foundational and essential principles for establishing, growing, and/or revitalizing a local church. The student will also be exposed to some practical methods and techniques for application and implementation related to the five functions of the church and church health. CHMN 3311 Educational Ministries of the Church Ct, 3 credit hours This course is a survey of various educational programs utilized in ministry. Students will be exposed to fundamentals of leading and strategies for implementing these programs with a view toward building greater Christian maturity in disciples of Jesus Christ. The keys of personal Christian character in those involved in educational ministry will be stressed.
COUNSELING NOTE – Prerequisite for All Counseling Classes: PSYC 1011
+PSYC 2011 Theories of Counseling L, Ct, 3 credit hours
This course is designed to provide a basic introduction to counseling and psychology. Both biblical and secular models of intervention will be examined and critiqued, and the historical background and theological foundation of biblical counseling will also be explored. Special attention will be given to the issues of integration and current trends in Christian counseling.
CHMN 3462 Children’s Literature ENGL 3462 Children’s Literature F, L, Ct, 3 credit hours
Children’s literature is designed to present an introduction to children’s literature, storytelling, and story writing. It will include current trends in children’s literature, a history of children’s literature, types and levels of children’s literature, critiquing books and magazines and guiding children’s literature selections. We will discuss the role of excellent children’s literature in the child’s emotional, moral, and intellectual development. We will also study how to write for children, as well as how to read and dramatize literature and how to tell stories.
+PSYC 2311 Child Development C, L, Ct, 3 credit hours
This course is designed to study the development, characteristics, nature, and needs of children from birth through puberty. The biological, sociological, psychological, educational, and spiritual development of an individual will be considered. All will be considered in light of what God says regarding human development, as recorded in Scripture.
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