CHRISTIAN DISCIPLINES II – PRTH1020 This is a noncredit granting and nonclassroom course but is required for Graduation. A minimum of 225 hours each semester is spent in a variety of required activities designated to help students develop godly character. This includes spiritual disciplines such as personal quiet time, prayer, personal evangelism, chapel attendance, and leading devotionals. Students are also assigned to a ministry and service assignment in which they are evaluated by their ministry/service assignment supervisor. 225 clock hours – 0 Course Hours CHRISTIAN DISCIPLINES III - PRTH2010 This is a noncredit granting and nonclassroom course but is required for Graduation. A minimum of 225 hours each semester is spent in a variety of required activities designated to help students develop godly character. This includes spiritual disciplines such as a personal quiet time, prayer, personal evangelism, chapel attendance, and leading devotionals. Students are also assigned to a ministry and service assignment in which they are evaluated by their ministry/service assignment supervisor. 225 clock hours – 0 Course Hours CHRISTIAN DISCIPLINES IV - PRTH2020 This is a noncredit granting and nonclassroom course but is required for Graduation. A minimum of 225 hours each semester is spent in a variety of required activities designated to help students develop godly character. This includes spiritual disciplines such as personal quiet time, prayer, personal evangelism, chapel attendance, and leading devotionals. Students are also assigned to a ministry and service assignment in which they are evaluated by their ministry/service assignment supervisor. 225 clock hours - 0 Course Hours MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY – PSYC2011 This course is designed to develop and discuss biblical principles for the Christian Family. Students will be separated by gender and will discuss biblical principles of manhood/womanhood. Additional time will be allotted for developing the biblical principles for the Christian Marriage and Parenting. Finally, classroom instruction will focus on biblical principles and practical suggestions pertaining to personal finances. 30 clock hours – 2 Course Hours
ENGAGING CONTEMPORARY CULTURE – SOCI1011 (Sao Paulo, Brazil and Quebec Teaching Sites) A study of key concepts relating to worldview, philosophy, personal ethics, and apologetics with the goal of preparing students to interact with the world around them from a Biblical perspective. Special emphasis will be given to developing a diplomatic and discerning attitude characterized by respect and attentive listening in order to engage people in a constructive manner. Content is adjusted to reflect the unique needs and challenges of the culture where the Teaching Site is located. 45 clock hours – 3 Course Hours CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGICAL ISSUES – SOCI1021 (Uganda Teaching Site) This course is designed to help the student counteract some of the challenges facing the 21st century Church of Jesus Christ and how one is to effectively respond with biblical discernment. The course addresses three main areas: relevant youth issues, Christian ethics, and the modern signs and wonders movement which is prevalent in African churches today. 30 clock hours – 2 Course Hours APOLOGETICS AND WORLDVIEW – SOCI2011 This course will introduce students to the discipline of Apologetics. Various models of Christian Apologetics will be discussed and the presuppositional approach defended. Various “rational” presentations will be considered for the sake of “pre-evangelism” including but not limited to the historicity of Scriptures, Jesus Christ and His resurrection, prophecy and the law of averages, and the contribution of archaeology. This course will also investigate various cults and worldviews including Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormonism, Seventh Day Adventists, and the New Age Movement. Additional hours will be devoted to instruction regarding ethics from a biblical worldview. 45 clock hours – 3 Course Hours CROSS-CULTURAL STUDIES – SOCI2021 This course is designed to provide students with both the theoretical as well practical knowledge relating to cross-cultural ministry. It will include a history of the modern missionary movement and instruction regarding contemporary issues in missions. The practical side will involve the preparation for and the engagement in cross-cultural ministry opportunities. 45 clock hours – 3 Course Hours
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