Talbot School of Theology
TTMN 845 - Foundations of Biblical Church Growth and Multiplication
TTMN 863 - Foundations for Multiethnic Ministry A comprehensive study of the Old and New Testament focusing primarily on the evangelistic mandate to disciple all the nations. Attention is given to a history of the apostolic response and missionary obedience of the church (Matthew 28:18–20), as well as an investigation of God’s desire to reach all people groups. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 864 - Principles and Procedures of Multiethnic Ministry An overview of the essential principles and practices of multiethnic church ministry in the North American context. Focus is placed on understanding the historical development of immigration in the USA, as well as understanding cultures, social structures, procedures, methodologies, barriers, and general steps for effective growth of multiethnic churches. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 865 - Models and Strategies for Multiethnic Congregations An exploration of historical and contemporary models of multiethnic and multicultural churches. Emphasis will be placed on case studies, visits to multiethnic churches in Southern California, and discussion with pastors from multiethnic churches. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 866 - Understanding the Peoples of Ethnic America An overview of the numerous ethnic peoples in the United States. The course will include a historical analysis of immigration patterns, and descriptive discussion of the cultures of the major ethnic groups present in the USA. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 867 - Multiethnic Dimensions of Missional Leadership Systematic study of the history and development of leadership theory throughout the last century, with special emphasis on application to missional leadership of multiethnic churches in the United States. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 868 - Leading and Managing Multiethnic Congregations This course explores the principles and best practices for managing change and conflict in a local church, and will make extensive use of case studies of effective conflict management in secular and Christian organizations. The doctoral project idea will be presented in this course, with an emphasis in assisting the student to prepare a proposal, as well as teaching how to write and present the final doctoral project. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 869 - Preaching the Bible In this course, students wrestle with what it means to create a “biblical sermon.” Students work through a number of passages in order to understand the main idea of the text. Emphasis is placed on the importance of recognizing and respecting the genre of a biblical text throughout the preaching process. Students preach without notes at the end of the week and be evaluated by the professor as well as others in the class. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 870 - Preaching to Listeners Since preachers always speak to particular people, this course focuses upon understanding the audience. Utilizing guest professors, the class learns how to analyze an audience and wrestle with how sermons can respond to communication challenges such as gender, age and culture. Students preach without notes at the end of the week and are evaluated by the professor as well as others in the class. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 871 - Preaching Narratives During this course, students learn the unique literary characteristics of biblical narratives and how to apply that knowledge to the hermeneutical and homiletical tasks of preaching. The class is both inductive and deductive in nature. Students preach in class without notes. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 872 - Preaching Epistles During this course, students engage in a fresh re-examination of the epistles. Students learn the unique literary characteristics of the epistle literature in the Bible and how to apply that knowledge to the hermeneutical and homiletical tasks of preaching. The class is both inductive and deductive in nature. Students preach in class without notes. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 873 - Preaching Apocalyptic Literature During this course, students learn the unique literary characteristics of biblical apocalyptic literature and how to apply that knowledge to the hermeneutical and homiletical tasks of preaching. The class is both inductive and deductive in nature. Students preach in class without notes. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6.
An introductory examination of the theology, history, principles, procedures, pathologies, and typologies for growing and multiplying churches in North America. The student develops a biblical perspective, engages the historical impact of different movements on churches in the USA, and analyzes a church ministry, developing bold plans for growth and health. Students will be introduced to the procedures for writing book reviews for publication. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 846 - Evangelizing Secular Peoples Exploration of North American culture, principles, and methods for reaching secular non-Christian peoples, and the role of church leaders in developing healthy, growing churches. Students grow in their understanding of North American culture, learn how to reach people for Christ in our post-modern world, and investigate models and case studies of growing churches. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 847 - Turnaround Strategies Examines the theology, skills, and strategies for bringing renewal and revival to existing churches. Students learn and apply ideas for turning around declining churches and renewing ones that have lost their vision and vitality. Students will be introduced to the procedures for writing articles for publication. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 848 - Church Multiplication Advanced study of strategies and practices for effective church planting and multiplication. Insights on selecting and training effective church planters, birthing daughter churches, and using demographics will be explored. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 849 - Growing Ministries in the “New World” I Explores the challenges and opportunities for church growth and multiplication in the post-modern context. Analyzes the theology, procedures, and methods of new movements and emerging models. Students will be introduced to the procedures for writing a book Examines cultural anthropology and multi-ethnic church growth and multiplication. A ministry strategy course designed to aid the student in understanding the opportunity, complexity, and methods for reaching people of differing ethnic backgrounds in North America. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 851 - Discipleship I This course will help students develop a biblical understanding of Jesus’ distinct form of discipleship and apply those principles to their personal lives. Students will develop a strategy for personal growth in their discipleship to Jesus. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 852 - Discipleship II This course teaches how discipleship can be understood as a holistic ministry of the church that involves one’s biological community, the family of God, and various external communities such as neighborhood, school, workplace and the world. Students will develop a discipleship strategy for their ministries. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 857 - Expository Preaching Students learn the fundamentals of expository preaching. Students learn a definition of expository preaching, how to identify the idea of a natural unit of epistle literature, how to effectively outline a sermon for a post-modern audience, how to preach without notes, and how to analyze an audience. Students preach in class without notes. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 858 - Narrative Preaching manuscript for publication. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 850 - Growing Ministries in the “New World” II Students learn the unique literary characteristics of biblical narratives and how to apply that knowledge to the hermeneutical and homiletical tasks of preaching. The class is both inductive and deductive in nature. Students preach in class without notes. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 859 - Leadership I Students learn the character that is required of a Christian Leader. This study involves biblical exegesis, exposure to leadership literature, and interactive dialogue with current Christian leaders. Students engage in a self-assessment exercise to better understand their own character in light of what they have learned. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6. TTMN 860 - Leadership II Students learn a variety of theories of leadership from the past as well as the present. Students are encouraged to critically evaluate these theories, and then propose a leadership theory that is compatible with Scripture and well-suited for their current ministry environment. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 6.
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