tics of ministry in the African American, Hispanic , and Asian communities are investigated. 440 Principles and Practices of Ministry Management (3) A review of biblical and theologi cal guidelines as well as contem porary organizational leadership theory applicable to management of enterprise functions 1n churches and miniseries.
that it advances student mastery of the princ iples and practices of organizational leadership. Both 290 and '.WO may be repea ted for a combined max imum of 30 units. 407 Managerial Marketing (2) The student will be introduced to fundamental elements of mod ern marketing with an emphasis on the marketing environmental framework and the ethical use of marketing mix variables. 41 O The Leader and Decision Making (1-2) T his course examines biblical prin ciples and ethical values related co organizational leadership. Funda mental mural principles and cul rnral expressions are analyzed and the biblical basis for values and morality is studied. Case studies emphasi ze the relationship of God and man in regard to professional and personal ethical choices. 430 Human Resource Management (3) SrndenL5 will explore the key ele ments of the human resource man agement funct ion from personne l planning and forecasting through the search and selection process, compensat io n, orientation. per formance evaluation. training and degree, corrective action programs and termination. Specific attention will be g iven as to how biblical principles impact ing re lationships with people should be interwoven thro ughout the human resource management process. 440 Principles of Management and Supervision (4) Students will srndy the nature of management principles and their app li catio n through the use of biblical concepts. Motivational theory and application. leadership qualities and styles and negotia tion will receive special attention. 450 Organizational Ethics (3) The ca pstone cou rse in which the student formulates a philoso ph y of life , providing th e base for such conce rns as ethics in orga ni zat ions, accountability in govern ment, respect fur human ri ghts , and a respons ible lifestyle in our contemporary world. Ethical th e ories and personal values are examined through readin gs, a nal ysis of the work place and c lassroom discussion . 470 Senior Project I( 3) # 480 Senior Project II (2) # #( For s111de111J who starter! rr111newor/- p,iorto A11p1st I , 20() / )
enhancement of teaching 1s demonstrated. 360 Small Group Discipleship and Counseling (3) A small group communication course app ly ing dyadic and cohorr dynamics to disc ipleship and counseling. Field assign ments encourage personal growth in the nurturing of faith develop ment. 362 Human Development for Youth Ministry (3) A survey of human development research and c urriculum theory related w intellecwal , emotional, physical. a nd spiritual develop ment in ch ildhood and adoles cence. The course emphasizes program design and coordination as well as accommodation of spe cial needs yo ung people. 365 Lifespan Spiritual Develop ment and Adult leadership Training (3) A survey of moral and fa ith development research and c ur ri c ulum theory related to adult learning. The course emphasizes program design and coordination . tvlinisrry w men. women. fami lie s. single parents , and the divorced is introduced . 420 Cross-Cultural and Interna tional Ministry Dynamics (3) A ministry srrategy course based upon the theology of redemption and the responsibilitv of mission. Principles and methods of cross c u Irn ral com muni cat ion and inter c ultural relarinnship are emphasized. Specific characteris-
481 Directed Study(1-4) Directed study in relateu field. Prerequisite: consent of professor. 490 Research Project (3) The student is assisted in select ing a topic, the use of a comput erized data base, research tech niques and writing. Emphasis is on the integration of biblical and other somces in research , which is related to a speci fi e issue, prob lem or opportunity. The written document will derail the conclu sions and recommendations for solving the issue in study. Ministry Leadership (ORLM) 220 Personal and Interpersonal Dynamics (3) Emphasis is upon development of leadership skills and the function of the Christian community in growth toward spiritual maturiry. 320 Theological and Philosophi cal Foundations of Effective Ministry (3) A survey of the pastoral Epistles, emphasizing th e nawre of min istry. purpose of the local church, qualifications and c harac reristics of leadership. relational evangel ism, and nurture of new believers. 350 Effective Communication in Christian Ministry (3) A minisrr y- re lat ed course in effective communicarion in gen eral and b iblica l teaching in par ticular. The transiti on from inter pretation to exposition is investi gated and skills a re developed for appropriate transmission of con tent with authority. Media
450 Creative Exposition in Contemporary Worship (3)
An advanced Bible exposition courses that includes appropriate integration of art, music, drama and presentat ion media. The course balan ces theory and practice , blending biblical minist ry with con temporary communic-ation. 480 Contemporary Issues in Ministry leadership (1) An advanced nmrse that enn">urages development of the ability to create new ministry forms and proi,.,rams in acmrd with bihlical values and theo lo_gica l principles while considering emerging or alternative cultural preferences. Emphasis is placed upon cr itical thinking. ethical evalu arion, and crearive problem solving. 490 Research Project (3) The student is assisted in selecring a topic, the use of a compute rized data base. research techniques and writing. Emphasis is on the integra tion of biblical and ocher sources in research, which is related to a spe ci fic issue, problem or upportuniry. The wricren document will detail the conclusions and recommenda tions for solving the issue in st11dy.
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