URBAN STUDIES URBN 3111 Theology of Urban Ministry THEO 3111 Theology of Urban Ministry B, Ct, 3 credit hours
discrimination. The concerns of diverse groups in American society are examined in depth. Using case studies, adult learners apply cultural and minority group awareness to real life situations. THEO 3311 How to Manage Conflict Biblically B, Ct, 3 credit hours One constant of life is conflict, on multiple levels. The primary goal of this course is for students to understand, and communicate well, how the power of the gospel transforms relationships when people are in conflict. This goal will be accomplished by students learning biblical concepts regarding the nature of conflict and the impact of the gospel in working through conflicts. Also, the students will learn how to recognize potential conflicts and how to manage them biblically through practically applying these concepts to their own lives, families, and a wide range of life situations.
This course is designed to expose the student to biblical theology as it relates to the urban culture. The student will have the opportunity to examine scriptural context and to determine from those contexts biblical principles to help resolve the needs of the urban community today. Some of the issues that will be discussed will be racial reconciliation, inter-racial family systems, the multi-cultural congregation, and the contextualization and relocation of ministry and ministry personnel.
URBN 3211 Cross-Cultural Communication MISS 3211 Cross-Cultural Communications L, Ct, T, 3 credit hours
This course presents a study of the problems associated with communicating the Bible message to another cultural group. The ultimate purpose is to understand people in order to communicate Christian truth so that they will understand it and the missionary will understand the complex cultural situations on the mission field. URBN 3311 Urban Evangelization & Discipleship B, Ct, 3 credit hours This course is designed to inform and equip the student to minister in urban environments. It will be an exploration into the biblical fundamentals of evangelism and discipleship in complex and diverse urban systems. Topics to be covered include: the biblical mandate, model, and methods for evangelism and discipleship, heart issues of motivation, cross-cultural evangelism and discipleship, the physical features and technological systems of city life, ethnicity, class, poverty, immigration and migration, assimilation, associations, institutions, networks, and urban worldviews. In addition, this course will equip the student to evaluate complex problems systematically and encourage the student towards flexibility and innovation.
THEO 4211 Theology of Eternity B, 3 credit hours
This course explores the biblical teachings on heaven, hell, eternity, and the afterlife. What do we really know about heaven? Who will live there? What is heaven like? What does the Bible really teach about hell? Is it a literal place of flame and smoke? Does God annihilate the souls of the wicked rather than punishing them endlessly? Eternity and the final states will be studied and organized into A Theology of Eternity .
THEO 4411 Apologetics B, Ct, 3 credit hours
This course prepares the student to defend Christian theism, both philosophically and biblically. The course introduces the student to the fundamental claims of Christianity and provides the corresponding evidence to support the claims in the face of non-Christian opposition. THEO 4433 Worldview Integration B, 3 credit hours This course evaluates and analyzes culture and contemporary issues from the perspective of a Christian worldview and biblical thinking. It emphasizes critical thinking skills, makes use of discussion, and helps the student form strategies to reach and impact our society and culture.
URBN 4111 Urban Sociology L, Ct, 3 credit hours
This course is an introductory course in urban sociology. It is intended to familiarize the student led to urban ministries with the major theories of culture and the study of culture and social structure. The course will cover historical and recent changes in laws and cultural norms which tend to affect the social structure, attitudes, and behavior of US populations in and around our urban centers. The student will be introduced to some social science sub-
111
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Made with FlippingBook - Online Brochure Maker