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Department of Ministry
Any course in the Department of Ministry not marked as Required can be taken as a ministry elective or an elective-at-large.
300 Ministry of the Local Church
Effective ministry in the urban church requires an ability to view the problems, resources, and purpose of the Church through the perspectives of Scripture, history, and culture. This course will involve students in an examination of how urban Christians can minister through leadership, education, evangelism, worship, community formation, and social involvement.
Required for Intermediate Certificate.
Spring I
302 What Should the Church Look Like?
Over the centuries, have the mission and method of the Church gotten out of focus? An examination of the Church through the lenses of Scripture, history and culture will enable you to distinguish between form and function and formulate a philosophy of ministry that will make your church most effective in providing the kind of corporate experience necessary for producing mature believers.
Spring II
Saturdays, 9 a.m. - Taylor305 Sharing Your Faith/Using Your Gifts
Have you ever asked the question: Me, an evangelist? When people think of evangelism, they usually think of preaching the Gospel. Then, depending on how they see themselves as public speakers, they rate themselves as good or bad evangelists. But evangelism is more than content; it also involves one's own gift(s) and personal style. This course will help you clarify the message of the Gospel, identify your gift(s) and personal style, and challenge you to become a player in the Kingdom by impacting your world.
Required for Preliminary Certificate.
Spring II
310B How to Evangelize When Nobody Wants to Listen
How can Christians be the salt of the earth and the light of the world in order to be more effective witnesses and thus make Christ more attractive to our culture? Admittedly, there are many ways and dogmas about how to evangelize. This hands-on course will attempt to survey and critique the various approaches while also looking at our culture, human inclinations and needs, and our own limitations and the necessity for personal growth. Spring I, Thursdays, 6 p.m. - Mann
312A A Christian Response to Islam
Since 9/11, there has beena resurgence of interest in Islam. Courses in Islam are among the most popular in American universities. This course will examine the fundamental beliefs and practices of Islam and define key terms. We will evaluate these beliefs and Islamic history with the Bible. Fulfills evangelism or ministry elective Intermediate Certificate.
Spring II, Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. - Taylor 312F Understanding Muslims in Order to Evangelize
The Bible is the essence of Christianity and the code of Christian life. That however is not the same with Islam. Much has been said and written about the religion of Islam and the Quran since 9/11. There has been little discussion about Muslim themselves. For example, what makes a person a Muslim? Waht are the controlling factors in his life? In this course, we iwll attempt to, as if, dissect a Muslim's life and try to understand him and try to discover points of entry for the Gospel. Fulfills evangelism or ministry elective Intermediate Certificate.
Fall II, Mondays, 6 p.m. - JacobSpring II, Mondays, 6 p.m. - Jacob
319B Leading Evangelistic Bible Studies
Countless people have come to Christ by sitting down and looking at the claims of Scriptures with a concerned and knowledgeable believer. You can learn to lead others through the Scriptures and to Christ in an informal Bible study during lunch or in a living room. You'll leave this class knowing how to help an unbeliever discover the gift of God in a context that will naturally lead to a discipling relationship.
Fulfills evangelism or ministry elective Intermediate Certificate. Spring II, Mondays, 6 p.m. - Taylor
319G Evangelism and Church Growth
This course will review the different means of personal and corporate evangelism. Discussion will also focus on church growth theories, its models and strategies in the urban, multi-ethnic, and multi-generational context.
Fulfills evangelism or ministry elective Intermediate Certificate. June 2008, Mondays, 6 p.m. - Kwan
319S Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God
In the words of J. I. Packer, whose book we will be using as the basis for our study, this course is "designed to clarify the relationship between three realities: God's sovereignty, man's responsibility, and the Christian's evangelistic duty. The last of these is its proper subject; divine sovereignty and human responsibility are discussed only so far as they bear on evangelism. The aim . . . is to dispel the suspicion that faith in the absolute sovereignty of God hinders a full recognition and acceptance of evangelistic responsibility, and to show that, on the contrary, only this faith can give Christians the strength that they need to fulfill their evangelistic task." (Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God, pp. 7-8).
Fulfills evangelism or ministry elective Intermediate Certificate. Spring II, Mondays, 6 p.m. - R. Blankley
321 Disciple in a Faith Community
This course introduces students to the biblical and theological foundation for the discipleship and mentoring ministry for the faith community. Philosophy and models of this ministry will be considered. Learning styles and instructional methods that produce disciples will be explained. The role of the Holy Spirit in dsicipleship ministry will be studied. Students will be led to design a guided learning experience that focuses on the development of the discipleship and mentoring skills. The objective of the course is to encourage faithful workers in the ministry to reproduce effective workers for the ministry as recommended in 2 Timothy 2:2.
Spring II, Mondays, 6 p.m. - Kwan
324A Discipleship: A Political Responsibility?
Is following Christ a form of political responsibility? According to theologican Joh Howard Yoder it is. Yoder challenges our understanding of the role of the state, the church, the implications of the Cross, and discipleship. He starts by asking, "What does the Bible say and how are we to apply what the Bible says?" Join as we evaluate the perspective of one of the most influential theologians of the twentieth century.
325 Leading a Small Group Bible Study
One of the most effective means of both evangelism and growth in the spiritual life is through a small group Bible study. This course will examine how to start, host, and lead a study at home, work, or church. You will explore the elements of a successful study group by examining discussion and study techniques, how to develop a sense of community, how to set the climate for maximum growth of group members, and how to make a small group Bible study one of the most rewarding Christian experiences.
Spring II, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Taylor
330 Leadership and Administration in the Church
Instruction will focus on the following: 1) the major leadership theories, 2) the development of personal leadership skills, and 3) the intentional development of church leaders.
NOTE: A materials fee of $15 is in addition to tuition and will be collected in class by the instructor.
Required for Christian Education Certificate.
342T Seven Laws of the Teacher
Whether you are a pastor, Sunday School teacher, Bible study leader, school teacher, or parent, let this course show you to teach with life-changing impact. Discover the Seven Laws of the Teacher and unleash your effectiveness as a communicator for biblical truth. Teaching to change lives requires a commitment to timeless principles that hae proven to be effective. In this video-based course, Dr. Howard Hendricks introduces these principles and shares insights that will revitalize your teaching ministry. Each session will include a discussion designed to enhance the application process.
Fulfills requirement for the Christian Education Certificate.
Spring I, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Velardo
343L Seven Laws of the Learner
If you could learn how to be a master teacher, would you be interested? The design of this course is to examine, define, explain, and apply the seven laws of the learner. These seven irrefutable laws are essential tools for any serious communicator of the Bible.
Fulfills requirement for the Christian Education Certificate.
Fall II, seminar course, Saturday, November 8, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Reilly
351 Developing an Effective Local Church Children's Ministry
This course will provide ideas, tools, and strategies to help the local church establish effective ministries or improve upon their existing ones.
Required for Children's Ministry Certificate. Fall II, Mondays, 6 p.m. - Velardo
352 Teaching Children: A Privilege and a Responsibility
This course provides a look at 24 principles that will help you become more effective in your ministry of teaching children.
Required for the Christian Education Certificate.
Spring I, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Velardo
352A Making the Classroom Come Alive!
This course will look at Review Games as a teaching tool, will reveal how to teach the memory verse with renewed enthusiasm for learning God's Word, and will demonstrate how visual aids can help to create an active and fun learning environment.
Required for Children's Ministry Certificate.
Fall II, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Velardo
352C How to Teach a Bible Lesson to Children
This course is designed to help you take any Bible story and turn it into a Bible lesson. It will include a study of the principles and methods of Bible lesson preparation and presentation.
Required for Children's Ministry Certificate. Spring II, Mondays, 6 p.m. - Velardo
354 Getting to Know and Understand the Children
This class will take an in-depth look at age-group characteristics, learning styles, as well as learning and behavioral challenges in the children's ministry classrooms.
Required for the Children's Ministry Certificate. Fall I, Monday, 7:35 p.m. - Velardo
359A The Postmodern Child in Crisis, Part 1
This course will address six crises facing today's child: The Postmodern Child in Crisis: The Angry Child; Growing the Christian Child in Troubled Times; Helping Children Understand about Death; Hope for Children of Divorce; Emotionally-Abused Children.
Required for Children's Ministry Certificate. Fall II, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Velardo
359B The Postmodern Child in Crisis, Part 2
This course will continue addressing crisis facing today's child: Enough is Enough--Kids in Pain; Helping Children Deal with Illness; The Sexually-Abused Child; When There Is Only One Parent at Home; Keeping Kids Right Side-Up in an Upside-Down World; Waging War for the Hearts of Our Children.
NOTE: Part 1 is not a prerequisite for this course.
Spring I, Mondays, 6 p.m. - Velardo
360A Foundations for Growing a Healthy Youth Ministry
Need some "how tos" for starting a youth ministry? This course will give you some, plus help you to develop six foundational priorities for relational disciple-making, to plan effective weekly meetings, and to strategize an action plan to grow your group.
NOTE: Cost of the course manual/textbook is $40, in addition to tuition, and is paid in class to the instructor.
Fulfills youth course requirement for the Christian Education Certificate.
Fall I, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Phillips
360B Strategies for Growing a Healthy Youth Ministry
Journey with Jesus through the Winning, Building, Equipping, and Multiplying phases of Youth Ministry. Was Jesus Caucasian? Of course not and this curriculum by Sonlife Africa reflects this fact! Learn how Jesus discipled 12 young men as a model for youth ministry TODAY! Each participant's purpose, product, process, and passion for involvement will be explored.
NOTE: Cost of the course manual/textbook is $40, in addition to tuition, and is paid in class to the instructor.
Fulfills youth course requirement for the Christian Education Certificate.
Fall II, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Phillips
375 Church Ministry with Adults
Jesus commissioned us to "make disciples." Learn how to help adults grow in their faith to become disciple-makers. Class instruction will integrate the theoretical basis of adult education into the practice of adult Christian education. Curriculum, organization, program development, and recruitment will be discussed.
Required for Christian Education Certificate.
Fall II, 4 Thursdays, Nov. 6, 13; Dec. 4, 11, 6-9 p.m. - Kwan
383A Knitting for Fellowship and Outreach
What has knitting or crocheting have to do with knowing God's Word? Remember Dorcas? In Acts 9, Luke speaks of this disciple who "was always doing good and helping the poor" by making robes and clothing that she gave away. Scripture admonishes on several ocassions to help those in need.
The objective of this course is to learn a craft to facilitate fellowship and outreach. Women (men are welcomed) will learn to knit and crochet and then be encouraged to form knitting fellowships at church in discipleship or women's groups. Not only will this provide priceless fellowship time but the items made can be given to organizations (who help provide for people's material needs) or members in church who are in need. This course will promote the building of outreach ministry. A list of organizations that will accept your crafted goods will be provided for your outreach development. The course will require each student to finish a section of a blanket that will be given to an organization of the choice of the class.
NOTE: A materials fee of $5 is in addition to tuition and will be collected in class by the instructor. Materials will be distributed on the first night of class. Come early so you can choose your favorite color!
Mondays - Burstion/Pennant
Fall I, 6 p.m.
Spring I, 6 p.m.
411 Biblical Preaching Foundations
Prerequisites: 101A and B, or equivalent
This course is designed for all those who desire to improve their ability to communicate God's Word accurately, clearly and relevantly. The student will learn how to develop the "Big Idea" from Scripture, organize it according to principles of public speaking, and then illustrate, apply, and preach it. Students will be given the opportunity to present a sermon to the class and evaluate the effectiveness of their communication.
NOTE: Limited to 15 students.
Spring I, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Gueli
412 Biblical Preaching Practicum
Prerequisites: 411 or a preaching theory class
Learning the "basics" in preaching is only the first step. Principles that will add to your confidence and skill in the pulpit are the focus of this course. Since good preaching comes only with evaluated experience, each student will preach and be evaluated in this course.
Fulfills ministry elective for NYSB certificate.
Spring II, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Gueli
413C1 Communicating to Change Lives I
This class is designed to help the speaker communicate God's Word to a contemporary audience. The student will learn about the spiritual dynamics in preaching, the basics of an effective message, and how to prepare and deliver a true, clear, interesting, and relevant message.
Fulfills ministry elective for NYSB certificate.
June 2008, Mondays, 6 p.m. - Valentin
413C2 Communicating to Change Lives II
Prerequisite: 413C1
This class is a continuation of Communicating the Change Lives I.
Fulfills ministry elective for NYSB certificate.
July 2008, Mondays, 6 p.m. - Valentin
431 Personal Spiritual Formation
Emphasis will be placed first on the discovery of each student's personality style, spiritual gift, and passion. In the context of this self_discovery, each student who applies serious discipline in the course will develop substantial familiarity with several of the classic religious disciplines (such as prayer, fasting, study, and meditation) and discover the potential for discipling others.
Required for Christian Education Certificate.
Fall II, Mondays, 6 p.m. - Kraus
436 Sharpening Your People Skills
This course will help you learn about your God-given strengths and weaknesses. It will help you discover the all-important relationships with others, but more importantly, it will focus on your relationship with God. You will learn to understand what causes conflicts and tensions between people, what motivates you and others, and how to practically build better relationships.
Spring II, seminar course, Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Reilly
436A Quality Friendships: The Risks and Rewards
In our hurried lifestyles we have forsaken our covenants with God and one another. This class will seek to help Christians discover the joys and responsibilities of friendship through the model of David and Jonathan and the use of practical, biblical outlines of being a true 1 Corinthians 13 friend.
Spring II, Saturday, 9 a.m. - B. Blankley
442A Reading Music I
This is a basic music reading course for those who do not know the difference between a sharp and a flat, or 2/4 and 6/8 time. The course will cover the basic elements of reading and writing music notation and will develop these skills to enhance participation in a chorale or hand bell ensemble. Choir directors and those otherwise involved musically with children or adults will observe effective techniques for teaching the basic elements of music and for introducing groups to the keyboard, rhythms, and matching pitches. Aspects of church music ministry will also be discussed.
Fall I, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Holmes
442B Reading Music II
Prerequisite: 442A or consent of the instructor.
This course is a continuation of 442A Reading Music I.
Fall II, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Holmes
442C Sight Singing I
Prerequisites: 442A and B or consent of the instructor.
This course is an introduction to sight singing, ear training, and dictation techniques for those who possess basic music reading skills. Extensive work on major and minor scales, intervals, and rhythms are among the fundamental aspects to be covered. Also included will be a survey of the historical aspects and spiritual principles of effective music ministry.
Spring I, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Holmes
442D Sight Singing II
Prerequisite: 442C or consent of the instructor.
This course is a continuation of 442C Sight Singing I.
Spring II, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Holmes
460 Making Marriage Work
Marriage has always been an institution under seige. However, the institution is no the problem. This course will attempt to diagnose relational problems and provide some positive, Biblical solutions. Ultimately, however, it will offer a Biblical reconfiguration of our understanding and expectations of marriage, recognizing that our Savior God stands at the helm, sculpting us, through His precious institution, into the image of His Beloved.
Fall I, Thursdays, 7:35 p.m. - Mann
Summer - July
Tuesday, 6 p.m. - Mann
490A Biblical Counseling for Everyday Life
ALL NEW TOPICS. If you took this course number in 2006, this course will address a different set of life problems. Whether a new or returning student to this course, you will learn how the basic Biblical principles of counseling can be used to help Christians who struggle with these life problems.
Summer - July
Tuesdays, 6 p.m. - M. Sutton
496D Biblical Principles for Handling Depression and Despair
God gives us His own way for dealing with trials, traumas, and testing through His Word. This course will survey God's counsel and will contrast and compare it with secular approaches and theory. Secondarily, this course will help to apply Biblical counsel to ministerial outreach. Writing a letter of Biblical encouragement to a friend or family member will be one assignment.
Fall I, Thursdays, 6 p.m. - Mann
Spring II, Thursdays, 7:35 p.m. - Mann
Summer - June
Tuesdays, 6 p.m. - Mann
498 Preparations--A Brief Course in Death, Dying, and Living
Death is a most unpopular object for 21st century Americans, yet it is a reality that all of us have to jace, both for ourselves and our loved ones. As with any journey, the right preparations makes the journey easier. Topics such as What is Death?, What Happens When We Die?, Living with the End in Mind, Wills & Living Wills, and Dealing with Grief will be covered.
Spring I, Mondays, 6 p.m. - Kraus
499G Dealing with Grief
Are you grieving over a death, divorce, or some other significant loss in your life? Does it seem impossible to recover from heartaches, inner pain, and what seems to be incompleteness? This class will introduce you to specific actions that you can take to move beyond the unresolved grief in your life.
NOTE: Class limited to 10 students.
Students must take this course for credit, no auditing allowed. Students need to be fully invested in the class by doing the work assigned to get the full benefit of the course.
Spring II, Mondays, 6 p.m. - Kraus
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