Courses

Pr 101: Preparation for Service/Evangelism

1 cr.

Preparation for Service (1st 7 weeks). The devotional life, prayer life, spiritual qualifications for the ministry, conduct, call, general education, study of the Word, devotion to the ministry, the nature of service, motives. Includes discussion of standards for dating and marriage. Personal Evangelism (2nd 7 weeks). The duty and privilege of soulwinning: Christ, the Master Evangelist; early church evangelism in Acts; building bridges; a basic soulwinning method; dealing with different types of people; follow-up; training soulwinners; evangelistic efforts. Not applicable toward a major or minor.

Sec Days Time Room
1F10:00–10:50SH
1MW10:00–10:50AL210

Pr 102: Discipleship/Preaching

1 cr.

Personal Discipleship (1st 7 weeks). Principles, guidelines, and methods in the discipling of new converts. Includes a study of a variety of discipleship materials. Emphasis will be on one-on-one discipleship. Fundamentals of Preaching (2nd 7 weeks). The nature and importance of preaching. Discussion of the theme concept and the means by which an effective sermon is developed. Not applicable toward a major or minor.

No sections offered in the fall semester…

Pr 201: Music/Youth Ministries

1 cr.

Ministry of Music (1st 7 weeks). The place and importance of music in Christian worship. Scriptural principles for church music. The role of the pastor, the song leader, the choir director and/or the minister of music in the music program; congregational singing; special music; the choir; problems in the development of a quality music program. Emphasis is placed on building a church music program on scriptural principles. The Youth Ministry (2nd 7 weeks). Focuses on the critical importance of the youth worker's character and personal walk with God as the keys to successful youth ministry. Addresses a philosophy of youth work; the characteristics and qualifications of a good youth pastor; the power of the youth pastor's example; the youth pastor/pastor relationship; the youth pastor/parent relationship; the youth pastor/teen relationship; counseling youth; promotion and direction of the youth ministry; programs and activities. Not applicable toward a major or minor.

Sec Days Time Room
1MW10:00–10:50SH
1F10:00–10:50SH

Pr 202: Missions/Ministry of Prayer

1 cr.

World Missions (1st 7 weeks). The biblical basis, historical overview, and place and importance of missions. Introduction to basic missionary methods and issues. Responsibility of the local church to missions and missionaries. Preparation for mutual understanding of concerns and perspectives of both pastors and missionaries. Survey of the current missionary situation around the world. Ministry of Prayer (2nd 7 weeks). Looks at different aspects of prayer related to the work of the ministry, including the minister's private prayer life, public praying, pastoral prayers and model prayers in the Bible. Not applicable toward a major or minor.

No sections offered in the fall semester…

Pr 301: Ministry & Biblical Theology of Ministry

1 cr.

The Ministry and Law (1st 7 weeks). Civil law as it affects pastors, churches, Christian schools, and their ministries. Includes discussion of potential liabilities relating to abuse cases, church discipline and counseling. Biblical Theology of Ministry (2nd 7 weeks). Various components of biblical church ministry from the perspective of church leaders. God's pattern and purposes for the church, responsibilities of leadership, roles of men and women, interpersonal relationships, unity and purity. Not applicable toward a major or minor.

Sec Days Time Room
1MW10:00–10:50AL110
1F10:00–10:50SH

Pr 302: Current Issues/Stewardship

1 cr.

Current Issues (1st 7 weeks). An examination of the current religious context in which Fundamentalists are ministering; lectures, discussion and reading about selected modern church movements; matters of difference within Fundamentalism; Christian behavioral expectations amidst a changing culture; issues affecting the internal harmony of local churches; ecclesiastical relationships. Personal and Church Finance (2nd 7 weeks). An in-depth look at the preacher's personal finances, including budgeting, tax advantages, social security, insurance and written resources; key attitudes in finance; ethical pitfalls in finance; the basics of church budgeting; internal controls; church building program. Not applicable toward a major or minor.

No sections offered in the fall semester…

Pr 395: Camp Internship

0 cr.

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. Not applicable toward a major or minor .

No sections offered in the fall semester…

Pr 397: Evangelism Internship

0 cr.

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. Not applicable toward a major or minor .

No sections offered in the fall semester…

Pr 399: Church Internship

0 cr.

Practical experience and instruction in all phases of the local church ministry under the leadership of an experienced pastor. Not applicable toward a major or minor.

Sec Days Time Room
1TBATBATBA

Pr 401: Ministry & Marriage/Cults

1 cr.

Ministry and Marriage (1st 7 weeks). Preparing your life for marriage and family; being the right man, choosing the right wife; challenges of marriage and ministry; rearing godly children; involving your family in ministry; ministering to couples and families. Cults (2nd 7 weeks). Survey of cults, noting their historical roots, basic beliefs and patterns of unbelief, with a view to equipping the pastor for the pluralistic environment in which he will minister. Not applicable toward a major or minor.

Sec Days Time Room
1F10:00–10:50SH
1MW10:00–10:50AL308

Pr 402: Public Ministry/Ministry Relationships

1 cr.

The Pastor's Public Ministry (1st 7 weeks). An examination of the biblical requirements and responsibilities of the pastor as he leads the public church services, with a major focus on the Sunday worship service. Also includes practical guidelines about how to conduct a baptismal service, the Lord's Supper, weddings and funerals. Ministry Relationships (2nd 7 weeks). Designed to prepare young men for the realistic challenges of church ministry; survey of the opportunities of service available to them as they initially enter the ministry; understanding and responding properly to the early challenges of ministry; transitioning from education to church ministry; ordination; candidating; keys to effectiveness; conflict resolution. Not applicable toward a major or minor.

No sections offered in the fall semester…

Pr 407: Preacher & His Ministry: Perspectives

0 cr.

Ministerial students must register for a ministerial class (Pr 101-402, 407-408) each semester of their enrollment. Students who have credit for all ministerial classes (Pr 101-402) offered during I or II Semester, or who have irreconcilable scheduling conflicts, must enroll in Pr 407. Enrollment in this course requires attendance of the weekly combined ministerial class and it requires participation in ministerial outreach activities. Not applicable toward a major or minor.

Sec Days Time Room
1F10:00–10:50SH

Pr 408: Preacher & His Ministry: Outreach

0 cr.

Ministerial students must register for a ministerial class (Pr 101-402, 407-408) each semester of their enrollment. Students who have irreconcilable scheduling conflicts with Pr 101-402 classes must enroll in Pr 408. Enrollment in this course requires participation in ministerial outreach activities. Not applicable toward a major or minor.

Sec Days Time Room
1TBATBATBA