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Spiritual and professional foundations for ministry within church and para-church organizations are studied. Students examine options related to ministry and begin to develop a personal theology related to their own spiritual development and ministry.
An introduction to ministries within the church and para-church organizations. Students examine biblical, theological, philosophical, and psychological foundations, with the goal of establishing a personal theology of ministry. Curriculum, teaching methods and organization within the church are examined for all age groups. Students are required to be engaged in a practical experience while enrolled in this course. Prerequisite: EDMN 101 or permission of instructor.
An examination of the social, emotional, cognitive, moral and spiritual development of children with an emphasis on church ministry to children in the context of their relationships to the family. Resources available to children’s ministry will be evaluated with an emphasis on creative methods and ministries designed to meet the needs of children. Prerequisite or co-requisite: EDMN 102. Offered Spring 2002 and alternate Spring semesters.
A study of the characteristics of adults with a focus on encouraging spiritual maturity and Christian service. Non-traditional and traditional families will be studied with strategies developed to minister to adults in various life stages. Prerequisite: EDMN 102. Offered Fall 2001 and alternate Fall semesters.
A brief history and philosophy of sports ministry including a look at both successful and unsuccessful models and philosophers of sports ministry. This class provides an overview of most of the athletic terms, words, concepts and passages to provide the student with a biblical foundation of sports and athletics, including examination of Paul’s models for using sports in ministry. There will also be an in-depth look at the sports ministry models in both church and para-church outreach. This will include YMCA, AIA, FAC, Southern Baptist Recreation Department, NACRSM, and others. Prerequisite: EDMN 102. Offered Fall 2002 and alternate Fall semesters.
This class includes the theology of competition, biblical basis for sports ministry and an in-depth look into the ethics of competition. Prerequisite or co-requisite: EDMN 102. Offered Spring 2003 and alternate Spring semesters.
A study of how to appraise the youth culture and establish contact with youth with the goal of evangelization. An emphasis will be placed upon understanding various youth cultures found in urban, suburban and rural settings. Students will be required to participate in a practicum. Prerequisite: EDMN 102. Offered each Fall.
A study of spiritual formation and discipleship of contemporary youth through church and para-church organizations. Attention will be given to mentoring and small group discipleship. Methods for group Bible study and developing youth leadership will be examined. Students will be required to participate in a practicum. Prerequisite: EDMN 102. Offered each Spring.
The basis of the day-to-day operation of a sports ministry. It will include how to build, supervise, and administer a sports facility; how to design, organize and implement the ministry in both church and para-church sports ministries. Topics will include short-term mission trips with athletes, how to organize and implement leagues, teams and outreaches, and much more. Prerequisites: EDMN 224, 225. Offered Fall 2001 and alternate Fall semesters.
Students will participate in evangelism using a sports or recreational vehicle, and will learn how and why sports and recreational ministry work in fulfilling the Great Commission. Students will learn about the process of evangelism and how they can personally lead people to Christ. Prerequisites: EDMN 224, 225. Offered Spring 2002 and alternate Spring semesters.
A study of creative teaching methods designed to meet the needs of all age levels in the church. Special consideration will be given to communicating with adolescents. Offered Fall 2001 and alternate Fall semesters.
A study of various models used in youth ministry by church and para-church organizations. Students will develop a conceptual framework for youth ministry including purpose, strategies, methods, and evaluation. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing. Offered Fall 2002 and alternate Fall semesters.
A study of the basic principles, patterns and problems in the organization and administration of the total program of the church, including a consideration of new concepts in dynamics, lay leadership and responsibility and principles of human interaction. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing. Offered Spring 2002 and alternate Spring semesters.
A study of principles and methods underlying missionary work. Offered Fall 2002 and alternate Fall semesters.
EDMN 412 Cross- Cultural Ministries in the 21st Century (3)
A study of principles, goals, strategies and finances related to current practice in cross-cultural ministries. The course will introduce students to the complex issues related to the interdisciplinary process of entering a culture other than their own with the purpose of initiating an effective ministry. Students will study transcultural issues and examine their own committment and preparation to make contextual adjustment required to accurately and effectively communicate biblical truth in culturally sensitive ways.
This is a workshop on communicating the gospel message. The history, structure, forms, and techniques of communicating through public prayer, liturgy, a variety of worship settings, and the sermon are studied and practiced. This course cannot be taken on a tutorial basis. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing. Offered each Fall.
The study of the outdoors as a means of facilitating spiritual, social and physical growth. The emphasis is upon camping skills, but will also include topics such as canoeing, caving, and initiatives. Attention will be given to the organization and leadership of these activities. Prerequisites: EDMN 101, 102. Offered Spring 2002 and alternate Spring semesters.
This is a carefully supervised application of the content of the curriculum in the ministry of a church or para-church organization. Internship may begin at the sophomore level and with approval at the freshman level. Guidelines and procedures will be provided at the time that the internship is undertaken. Repeatable to 9 hours.
This course helps students learn how to plan and lead a large ministry event. Topics include the selection of a theme, purpose, speakers, budget, as well as how to identify and coordinate the various departments and agencies that may be involved in the event. The events that students choose to plan may include Vacation Bible School, camps, Retreats, or mission trips. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing. Offered each Spring.
A comprehensive examination of leadership principles and the dynamics, responsibilities, and relationships within the staff of Christian ministry. Attention will be given to planning, organizing, budgeting, ethics, decision making, recruiting volunteers, conflict resolution, and evaluation. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing.
Students are required to have direct engagement in a ministry being conducted in a culture other than their own. This transcultural ministry experience must include a three-part process. Students will study and write about the ministry and the culutre before engaging in the ministry. After participating in the ministry, students will write a theological and cultural analysis of the ministry as it is conducted in the culture. Credits may be earned in any combination but limited to three. Prerequisite: SOSC 210 or permission.
A study of curriculum theory, development and evaluation as related to Christian education. Attention is given to instructional design based upon principles of human development and learning. Resources and teaching methods will be developed for the various ages within the Church. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing. Offered Fall 2002 and alternate Fall semesters.
An opportunity for superior students to pursue a subject of special interest on their own initiative or in a seminar group. Open only to juniors or seniors who are majors in this area and who have completed or are taking regularly scheduled courses. Enrollment by permission of the Dean.
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