ORGL 3051 Organizational Behavior L, Ct, 3 credit hours This course provides an overview of the history and current theories and applications of organizational behavior. Students come to understand organizational structure in terms of the individual, the group, and the organization itself, and the dynamics involved with each. Students learn the role of leaders as organizational architects and how leaders intervene in their own organizations. Motivational strategies and behavior are studied with a view toward providing insight for managing members effectively. Special topics include the existence of politics and power within the organization, handling conflicts, effectiveness in problem-solving, and participatory decision-making. ORGL 4011 Fundamentals of Business Management L, Ct, 3 credit hours This course introduces elements of business management from the perspectives of Christian stewardship and ethical behavior. It provides a survey of the basic operations of a business, whether secular or faith-based, for-profit or non-profit. The course equips students to understand the essentials of marketing, accounting, fiscal management and entrepreneurship; and to incorporate assessment and accountability as vital parts of their vocational philosophy and management practice.
their leadership and management style, problem-solving skills, communication effectiveness, and planning and implementation abilities. With permission of the Organizational Leadership chair, the internship may be conducted during the summer or spread over both semesters of the senior year, if desired.
PASTORAL STUDIES PRTH 2022 Spiritual Formation MISS 2022 Spiritual Formation Ct, 3 credit hours
This course provides an introductory study of the nature of spiritual theology and formation, which attempts to understand the nature of new life in Christ, the process of formation in the Spirit, and the directives for cooperating with His work. The course offers a theological and experiential exploration of the believer’s vocation as it relates to the general call of loving God and neighbor, a training in righteousness and conformity to Christ’s image. The course explores the panoply of spiritual disciplines sanctioned by the Bible and developed throughout Church history in order to enter deeply into one’s calling. Attention is given to developmental spirituality – how the Spirit transforms the heart over time and how this affects ministries of teaching, preaching, and discipleship in the church. PRTH 3021 The Church in the 21st Century CHMN 3021 The Church in the 21st Century Ct, 3 credit hours This course examines the nature and purpose of the church in the twenty-first century. It will examine how the church goes about fulfilling its mission in the world. Topics include evangelism and discipleship, church health, leadership roles and styles, community visibility, church transitions, and understanding people.
ORGL 4022 Strategic Leadership L, Ct, 3 credit hours
This course builds upon previous leadership studies to prepare organizational leaders for the particular challenges of the twenty-first century. Students engage in strategic leadership through forecasting, planning, aligning, implementation, and assessment practices that accomplish organizations’ goals and objectives. Special topics include how to implement and manage change, form a strategic team, transform the culture, and create a strategic environment. ORGL 4244 Organizational Leadership Internship Ct, 3 credit hours This course, which is supervised by the Organizational Leadership chair, gives students a valid experience in leadership or management positions. Students lead and/ or assist in organizational management and leadership responsibilities under the tutelage of qualified and recognized leaders or managers. Various skills that students have learned are practiced and critiqued by the organization’s leaders, managers, and employees. Through this experience, students identify and refine
PRTH 3221 Essentials of Christian Ministry CHMN 3221 Essentials of Christian Ministry Ct, 3 credit hours
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.
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