Fall 2013

Church and Family Ministries

Educational Ministries

A study of the ministry of education in the local church and the work of the staff member assigned to lead this ministry, historically called the Minister of Education and the work of the pastor. This course will focus on biblical principles and methods of developing small group ministries in the local church, including what has been called Sunday School. The local church ministry of education will be placed in the context of sound theology and philosophy for Christian Education.

Meeting Dates: 08/22/13-12/13/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

Room : P 211A

The study and practice of corporate worship, involving participation in chapel, plenary lectures on personal worship, and small group interaction and accountability.

Meeting Dates: 08/22/13-12/13/13
08/22/13-12/13/13

Credit Hours: 1.00

Room : P 120A
CHAP 100

Student Ministries

A study will be made of the philosophy, audiences, and principles of effective student ministry as it relates to the functions of the church. The course is based upon the nine characteristics from scripture that help produce students who walk with God into adulthood. Consideration will be given to the work of other denominations and groups.

Meeting Dates: 08/22/13-12/13/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

Room : P 204

A study of the processes, resources and methods based upon the nine scriptural characteristics developed in STMIN 4323. These will be employed by the student minister in developing a comprehensive strategy of student ministry, including global student ministry. An emphasis will also be given to professional issues and competencies of the minister. Prerequisite: STMIN 4323

Meeting Dates: 08/22/13-12/13/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

Room : P 105

A study of effective student ministry in immigrant churches in the U.S., in U.S. churches with racially-mixed student groups, and in churches in other nations. Attention will be given to biblical elements of ministry universal across all churches and to unique approaches to ministry according to the cultural context.

Meeting Dates: 08/22/13-12/13/13

Credit Hours: 4.00

Room : P 207

Spring 2013

Church and Family Ministries

Educational Ministries

A study of the ministry of education in the local church and the work of the staff member assigned to lead this ministry, historically called the Minister of Education and the work of the pastor. This course will focus on biblical principles and methods of developing small group ministries in the local church, including what has been called Sunday School. The local church ministry of education will be placed in the context of sound theology and philosophy for Christian Education.

Meeting Dates: 01/24/13-05/10/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

Room : P 211A

This class is closed. Please contact the Office of the Registrar for more information.

The study and practice of personal worship, involving participation in chapel, plenary lectures on personal worship, and small group interaction and accountability.

Meeting Dates: 01/24/13-05/10/13
01/24/13-05/10/13

Credit Hours: 1.00

Room : P 207
CHAP 100

Student Ministries

This course will explore culture and relationships as they affect ministry with students. The focus will be on understanding current youth culture and utilizing scriptural principles to prepare students to engage culture without succumbing to its influence. The course will also explore relationships facing student ministers, with tools for strengthening them, handling conflict within them, and working alongside them as derived from scripture.

Meeting Dates: 01/24/13-05/10/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

Room : P 104

Prerequisite: STMIN 4313, 4323, 4343 and a total of at least 24 hours in church and family ministries. Student Field Experience is classroom and off-campus education. It is designed to be a cumulative, integrative learning experience. In this sense it should be an opportunity for students to pull together classroom experience in realistic hands-on situations toward the end of their seminary training with a biblical perspective obtained from scripture.

Meeting Dates: 01/24/13-05/10/13

Credit Hours: 2.00

Instructor Permission Required : Yes
Room : P 202

Meeting Dates: 01/24/13-05/10/13

Credit Hours: 2.00

Room :

Summer 2013

Church and Family Ministries

Educational Ministries

A study of the ministry of education in the local church and the work of the staff member assigned to lead this ministry, historically called the Minister of Education and the work of the pastor. This course will focus on biblical principles and methods of developing small group ministries in the local church, including what has been called Sunday School. The local church ministry of education will be placed in the context of sound theology and philosophy for Christian Education.

Meeting Dates: 05/20/13-05/20/13
05/21/13-05/21/13
05/22/13-05/22/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

Room : P 211B
P 211B
P 211B

Notes : This class meets in a Hybrid format with intensive pre-assigments and lesser classroom meeting time (M-W). The registration deadline is May 13.

Student Ministries

A study will be made of the philosophy, audiences, and principles of effective student ministry as it relates to the functions of the church. The course is based upon the nine characteristics from scripture that help produce students who walk with God into adulthood. Consideration will be given to the work of other denominations and groups.

Meeting Dates: 05/13/13-05/17/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

Room : P 204

Notes : "This class is a one week intensive course and has pre-assignments. The registration deadline is May 6"

Church and Family Ministries

Dr of Ed Ministry

The seminar will engage the Scriptures thoroughly toward developing biblical responses to current issues in leadership.

Meeting Dates: 05/13/13-05/17/13

Credit Hours: 4.00

Room : P 212