COURSES AND DESCRIPTIONS Ge310 Foundations for Leadership This course introduces the degree completion student to the dynamics of the program including active learning concepts, accessing learning resources, and working as a cohort. Students will begin to examine their strengths and weaknesses, their personality traits and learning style, and how these impact their ministry and leadership. Students will also produce a portfolio of past learning experiences which they will be able to submit to request credit for prior learning. Bi328 Biblical Interpretation This course centers on the comprehension and utilization of sound hermeneutical principles for studying the Bible in general and specifically their application to its different genres. Attention is given to the revelatory, historical, cultural, literary, and canonical dimensions of the Bible. Assignments engage the student in a general interpretive process while introducing and employing some of the manifold resources for Bible study. Gm403 Intercultural Ministry This course will introduce the biblical and theological scope of God's love for people "from every nation, tribe, people and language." In order to equip the student for intercultural ministry, this course will provide the student with training in understanding people of cultures different than their own, with their accompanying worldviews, values and behaviors. Furthermore, this course will challenge the student to think through various strategies for reaching peoples of other cultures. This is accomplished with respect to people who are culturally different in an urban or rural region in a foreign country, as well as in the United States. Ph303 Leadership Ethics This course introduces students to the biblical principles and ethical theories that drive Christian ethics. Special attention is given to the practical application of these principles and theories in leadership. The course seeks to assist students in further developing moral convictions in their personal lives that will guide their personal behavior and ministerial activity. Bi329 Old Testament Foundations This course explores the major themes of the Old Testament. Particular attention will be given to the themes of creation, calling, covenant, redemption, holiness, theocracy, testing, exile, and return. Gm309 Church Dynamics This course is an introduction to the general concepts of church and organizational dynamics, including organizational structure, behavior, culture, metaphors, systems theory, communication, and organizational development practices. Students will gain a working knowledge of organizational principles that can be applied in their particular leadership setting and thus enhance their ability to lead effectively, with a particular focus on ministry and church applications. Bi331 Jesus and the Kingdom This course will compare the three Synoptic Gospel accounts of Jesus' life and ministry. An emphasis will be place upon his proclamation and demonstration of the Kingdom of God and the importance of his message for today. Co311 Conflict Management This course is an examination of the nature and causes of conflict in the local church and religious settings and principles of effective intervention strategies for dysfunctional conflict situations. An emphasis is placed on practical conflict management skills that will empower students to mediate disputes in all areas of life, including in their families and in their local congregations and ministries. Bi429 Reconciliation in Romans Coupling their inductive study of Romans 1 through 5 to other pertinent Pauline texts, students in this course will explore dimensions of reconciliation relevant to their relationship with God and other believers. Gm404 Mentoring and Team Building This course is designed to present some basic theological, spiritual and pragmatic foundations for skillfully leading the Christian community into God's will for them as His people. Students will learn how to identify, train and motivate other leaders in ministry. It includes a theological basis for and practical application of methods used in assessing and assisting people in the use of their spiritual gifts and potential. Team-based approaches are also examined as a means for allowing fruitful ministry. Th405 A Biblical Theology of Leadership This course helps students to understand leadership from a biblical perspective and to develop a theology of leadership. Selected biblical characters and passages are examined in order to understand and appreciate the key biblical teachings on godly, effective and ethical leadership. So411 Christian Counseling This course is a study of human behavior from the biblical viewpoint, with emphasis on helping common problems individuals and families face. Special emphasis is placed on the student's own personality and potential as a Christian counselor. This course will provide approaches to marriage and family counseling, and help students identify the roots of problems typically faced in the counseling setting. Attention will also be given to legal and ethical concerns counselors face in the church context. Th412 Theology and the Christian Life This course will explore the theological foundations for ministry and leadership and the broad themes of Christian thought. Particular attention will be given to understanding the nature and character of God, the person of Christ, the person and work of the Holy Spirit, the nature of humanity, and the nature and purpose of the church. Foursquare doctrine will also be examined within the greater context of Christian and Pentecostal thought. Ge410 Contemporary Approaches to Leadership This course serves as an introduction to the broader field of leadership studies. The objective is to expose students to the various contemporary theoretical foundations of effective leadership and relate these to a biblical understanding of leadership. Students will also reflect upon and develop their own philosophy of leadership. Emphasis will be placed on the character of the Christian leader as well as leadership development principles. Gm417 Emerging Models of Ministry An analysis of the current cultural paradigms found in a postmodern milieu, including aspects of philosophy, theology, media and technology, art, community, leadership, and communication. Special attention is given to the integration of cultural paradigms with Christian ministry. This course serves as a capstone to the Ministry and Leadership degree. Drawing on the previous fourteen courses, the biblical principles of leadership and ministry are explored in the context of contemporary culture. Program Overview     |     Degree Offered     |     Program Goals