Courses
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Min 101: Ministry Outreach 0 credits
A practicum for ministry. Students will serve in various ministries of evangelism, discipleship, teaching, preaching and serving in local churches and various ministry opportunities in Greenville and surrounding areas. School of Theology and Global Leadership mentors guide each student whom they advise to appropriate ministries to develop ministry skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century. Course requirements increase as the student progresses from the freshman year to the senior year. Required of all School of Theology and Global Leadership majors every semester that they are enrolled. Open also to students interested in vocational ministry, whether full- or part-time.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Min 102: Ministry Outreach 0 credits
A practicum for ministry. Students will serve in various ministries of evangelism, discipleship, teaching, preaching and serving in local churches and various ministry opportunities in Greenville and surrounding areas. School of Theology and Global Leadership mentors guide each student whom they advise to appropriate ministries to develop ministry skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century. Course requirements increase as the student progresses from the freshman year to the senior year. Required of all School of Theology and Global Leadership majors every semester that they are enrolled. Open also to students interested in vocational ministry, whether full- or part-time.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Min 103: Foundations of Biblical Leadership & Sanctification 2 credits
Principles and praxis of biblical leadership and sanctification. Guided reading and application of significant books on leadership and sanctification. Course includes instruction, collaboration and critique, culminating in a summary of the experience and a personal purpose statement.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Min 110: Introduction to Ministry & Leadership 3 credits
An overview to expose the student to the gamut of ministry preparedness; types of ministry, components and needed resources.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 1:30–2:45 | Al 110 |
Min 201: Ministry Outreach 0 credits
A practicum for ministry. Students will serve in various ministries of evangelism, discipleship, teaching, preaching and serving in local churches and various ministry opportunities in Greenville and surrounding areas. School of Theology and Global Leadership mentors guide each student whom they advise to appropriate ministries to develop ministry skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century. Course requirements increase as the student progresses from the freshman year to the senior year. Required of all School of Theology and Global Leadership majors every semester that they are enrolled. Open also to students interested in vocational ministry, whether full- or part-time.
Prerequisites: Min 101 or Min 202 Prerequisite.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Min 202: Ministry Outreach 0 credits
A practicum for ministry. Students will serve in various ministries of evangelism, discipleship, teaching, preaching and serving in local churches and various ministry opportunities in Greenville and surrounding areas. School of Theology and Global Leadership mentors guide each student whom they advise to appropriate ministries to develop ministry skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century. Course requirements increase as the student progresses from the freshman year to the senior year. Required of all School of Theology and Global Leadership majors every semester that they are enrolled. Open also to students interested in vocational ministry, whether full- or part-time.
Prerequisites: Min 102 or Min 201 Prerequisite.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Min 203: Foundations of Youth Work 3 credits
Promotion and direction of youth work: young people's societies in the local church, evangelistic youth rallies and summer camps.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Min 220: Worship in the Church 3 credits
An introduction to the theology and practice of church worship. This course examines the teaching of both Testaments on worship, establishing a cogent theology of worship along with implications regarding its practice.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | LEC B |
Min 225: Effective Evangelism 3 credits
This course prepares students to effectively share the gospel and answer objections to it. Special attention is given to ministering to the hurting and vulnerable in society. Students will gain practical experience in ministry settings including church and para-church organizations.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Min 301: Ministry Outreach 0 credits
A practicum for ministry. Students will serve in various ministries of evangelism, discipleship, teaching, preaching and serving in local churches and various ministry opportunities in Greenville and surrounding areas. School of Theology and Global Leadership mentors guide each student whom they advise to appropriate ministries to develop ministry skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century. Course requirements increase as the student progresses from the freshman year to the senior year. Required of all School of Theology and Global Leadership majors every semester that they are enrolled. Open also to students interested in vocational ministry, whether full- or part-time.
Prerequisites: Min 201 or Min 302 Prerequisite.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Min 302: Ministry Outreach 0 credits
A practicum for ministry. Students will serve in various ministries of evangelism, discipleship, teaching, preaching and serving in local churches and various ministry opportunities in Greenville and surrounding areas. School of Theology and Global Leadership mentors guide each student whom they advise to appropriate ministries to develop ministry skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century. Course requirements increase as the student progresses from the freshman year to the senior year. Required of all School of Theology and Global Leadership majors every semester that they are enrolled. Open also to students interested in vocational ministry, whether full- or part-time.
Prerequisites: Min 202 or Min 301 Prerequisite.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Min 305: Making Disciples through the Local Church 3 credits
Principles, guidelines and methods to evangelize the lost and to disciple new converts.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 1:30–2:45 | SM 212 |
Min 310: Leadership Coaching-EXP 3 credits
Introduction to coaching philosophy and practice. Students learn how to coach leaders and emerging leaders and to create opportunities for breakthrough thinking, execution and change. Students learn skills that define a successful coach, including deep listening, effective questioning, awareness and presence. Application of leadership and coaching principles to personal and public contexts.
Prerequisite: Min 110.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Min 320: Planning & Leading Corporate Worship 3 credits
A study of strategies for planning and leading church services. Attention to the development of themes, using scripture reading, music, preaching and other aspects of the service to accomplish the thematic goals for that service.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Min 325: Children's Ministry 3 credits
Methods, materials and procedures used in the evangelism and Christian growth of children.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Min 330: Women Teaching Women 3 credits
A course that aims at helping women become effective teachers of God's Word to other women. This class focuses on biblical mandates and principles of discipleship, communication skills, and the organization, development and presentation of Bible studies and lessons.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 9:30–10:45 | Al 310 |
Min 393: Youth Ministry Internship 3 credits
Practical application of youth ministry principles and methods under the guidance of a youth pastor. Students in this internship will engage in all major aspects of ministry to youth in the church.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Min 395: Camp Internship 3 credits
Practical instruction in all phases of a Bible camp ministry, including philosophy, development and maintenance, governmental issues, staff, programming, administration, finances and food services. Hands-on experience for the total operation of a camp program.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Min 397: Evangelism Internship 3 credits
Practical experience and instruction in all phases of a traveling evangelist's ministry, including scheduling meetings, correspondence, family issues, finances and children's work. Student travels with the evangelist and completes projects and readings.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Min 399: Ministry Internship 3 credits
Practical experience and instruction in all phases of an established ministry of the student's choosing, while under the leadership and guidance of an experienced mentor. Each internship will include specific activities focused on the student's primary area of focus (Ministry and Leadership, Youth, Camp, Evangelism, or Pastoral Leadership).
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Min 400: Gospel in a Multicultural World 3 credits
A course that addresses issues related to ministry in the postmodern world. Globalization has produced multicultural societies today, especially in cities. This course addresses issues of Bible illiteracy, postmodern assumptions, relativism, contextualization and other matters related to sharing the Gospel in the 21st century.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Min 401: Ministry Outreach 0 credits
A practicum for ministry. Students will serve in various ministries of evangelism, discipleship, teaching, preaching and serving in local churches and various ministry opportunities in Greenville and surrounding areas. School of Theology and Global Leadership mentors guide each student whom they advise to appropriate ministries to develop ministry skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century. Course requirements increase as the student progresses from the freshman year to the senior year. Required of all School of Theology and Global Leadership majors every semester that they are enrolled. Open also to students interested in vocational ministry.
Prerequisites: Min 301 or Min 402 Prerequisite.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Min 402: Ministry Outreach 0 credits
A practicum for ministry. Students will serve in various ministries of evangelism, discipleship, teaching, preaching and serving in local churches and various ministry opportunities in Greenville and surrounding areas. School of Theology and Global Leadership mentors guide each student whom they advise to appropriate ministries to develop ministry skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century. Course requirements increase as the student progresses from the freshman year to the senior year. Required of all School of Theology and Global Leadership majors every semester that they are enrolled. Open also to students interested in vocational ministry.
Prerequisites: Min 302 or Min 401 Prerequisite.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Min 403: Ministry Outreach 0 credits
A practicum for ministry. Students will serve in various ministries of evangelism, discipleship, teaching, preaching and serving in local churches and various ministry opportunities in Greenville and surrounding areas. School of Theology and Global Leadership mentors guide each student whom they advise to appropriate ministries to develop ministry skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century. Course requirements increase as the student progresses from the freshman year to the senior year. Required of all School of Theology and Global Leadership majors every semester that they are enrolled. Open also to students interested in vocational ministry.
Prerequisite: Min 401.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Min 404: Ministry Outreach 0 credits
A practicum for ministry. Students will serve in various ministries of evangelism, discipleship, teaching, preaching and serving in local churches and various ministry opportunities in Greenville and surrounding areas. School of Theology and Global Leadership mentors guide each student whom they advise to appropriate ministries to develop ministry skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century. Course requirements increase as the student progresses from the freshman year to the senior year. Required of all School of Theology and Global Leadership majors every semester that they are enrolled. Open also to students interested in vocational ministry.
Prerequisite: Min 402.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Min 410: Leadership Coaching Practicum 3 credits
Application and assessment of leadership coaching principles learned in Min 310. Coursework prepares students to coach clients while learning and reflecting on key principles of coaching, including the International Coach Federation (ICF) competencies. Students coach pro bono clients and work in their assigned learning groups.
Prerequisite: Min 310.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Min 425: Women's Ministry 3 credits
A course designed to prepare students for challenges and potential issues they may face as they minister to women in various contexts, particularly in the local church. Topics will include biblical womanhood and the mandate for ministry to women found in Titus 2:3-5. Special attention will be given to developing a biblical philosophy of women's ministry, developing a women's ministry in the local church and analyzing current issues through a biblical worldview.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 1:30–2:45 | Al 103 |
Min 470: Christian Worldview & Ministry Capstone 3 credits
Students produce a thesis, project, or major presentation or complete a practicum or internship to demonstrate their mastery of the learning outcomes for their degree program.
This course is not offered this academic year.