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LDR 9616 - Best Practices of Effective Leaders
Credits: 3
This course examines best practices of exemplary leaders when they are functioning at their best. The focus of the course will be on actions and behaviors of effective leaders. The fundamentals of outstanding leadership will be explored in detail. This course will provide a field guide for leaders committed to becoming the best that they can be.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9944 .
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LDR 9617 - Development and Finance
Credits: 3
This course explores the importance of institutional advancement for all organizations. Principles of finance will be discussed in detail, and students will gain a practical understanding of the fundamentals of each of the primary reports essential to providing effective fiduciary leadership for organizations.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9944 .
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LDR 9622 - Statistics
Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce students to descriptive and inferential statistics and how these statistics are employed in conducting research studies. Emphasis in this course will be placed upon helping students gain an understanding of the basic principles of statistics and how these principles apply to real life settings.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to program.
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LDR 9920 - Action Research
Credits: 3
This course equips students with the research tools required to design the study of a doctoral dissertation. It prepares students to select a topic, review literature, design a study, and collect data, analyze and interpret data, and report and evaluate research.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9940 .
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LDR 9921 - Action Research Interpretation
Credits: 3
This course is designed to equip students to analyze and interpret data, report and evaluate research. Simply put, students will learn how to organize data and then interpret that data in order to make sense from the findings via an understanding of what dissertation results actually mean.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9942 .
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LDR 9925 - Creating Effective Organizations
Credits: 3
This course examines best practice in creating and leading effective organizations. Most workers do not work alone. Most work for organizations. These organizations must be led, and this course prepares these leaders to achieve results.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9943 .
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LDR 9940 - Dissertation I: Problem Statement Identified
Credits: 1
In this course, students will create a problem statement. This problem statement will guide their research as they collect data and complete a dissertation. The problem statement will be clear, concise and practical.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to program.
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LDR 9941 - Dissertation II: Prospectus
Credits: 1
In this course, students will build on the work done in LDR 9940 to complete the first draft of the dissertation proposal. Students will work with their advisors to produce their papers.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9940 .
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LDR 9942 - Dissertation III: Literature Review
Credits: 2
In this course, the students will revise and edit the proposals to become dissertation documents.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9941 .
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LDR 9943 - Dissertation IV: Proposal Writing and Defense
Credits: 2
In this course, students will complete and successfully defend doctoral dissertation proposals.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9942 .
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LDR 9944 - Dissertation V: Writing and Research
Credits: 5
In this course, candidates will initiate, conduct and complete their research. Students will then complete a draft of the final two chapters of their dissertations.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9943 .
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LDR 9945 - Dissertation VI: Writing
Credits: 2
In this course, candidates will complete the writing of their doctoral dissertations.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9944 .
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LDR 9946 - Dissertation VII: Defense
Credits: 2
In this course, candidates will defend and post for public access doctoral dissertations.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9945 .
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LNG 3950 - FDS in Linguistics
Credits: 3
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement of instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
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LNG 4440 - Introduction to Linguistics/Bible Translation
Credits: 3
In this course, you will begin to explore linguistics by being introduced to principles involved in the study and analysis of the phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics of any language, with practical application relating to data from different languages. You will especially focus on criteria and procedures involved in the cross-language and cross-cultural translation of the Bible.
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LNG 4471 - Basic Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Techniques
Credits: 3
In the first in a series of self-contained, teacher-training courses, you will begin to develop practical skills in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). You will concentrate on the following: teaching vocabulary and expressions with the help of teaching aids and reading texts; learning, presenting, and practicing English structure; asking questions; and tent-making ministries. (3)
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LNG 4472 - Practical Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language Skills
Credits: 3
In the second in a series of self-contained, teacher-training courses, you will continue to develop skills in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). You will concentrate on the following: designing teaching aids; planning lessons; facilitating pair-work and group-work; and learning and teaching basic English pronunciation. (3)
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LNG 4473 - Communicative Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Skills
Credits: 3
This is the third in a series of self-contained, teacher-training courses. You will develop practical skills in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) by focusing on the following: developing basic to more advanced skills in speaking, listening, and reading; motivating students; using questions to elicit language; facilitating role plays; and tutoring. (3)
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LNG 4474 - Advanced Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Techniques
Credits: 3
This is the fourth in a series of teaching-training courses, during which you will continue to develop practical skills in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) by focusing on the following: developing basic to advanced writing skills, correcting errors, testing student progress, planning instructional units, and evaluating teaching. (3)
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LNG 4475 - Introduction to Language Learning
Credits: 3
This course is designed to equip you for success in the independent learning of a language and culture. You will go through a language learning cycle, including: Developing language learning resources, meeting with a language partner, and recording observatons on language, culture, and social interaction. You will also begin to explore linguistics by being introduced to principles involved in the study and analysis of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics of any language, with practical application relating to L2 acquisition.
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LNG 4710 - Theoretical Foundations for Language Teaching
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of English language teaching. It examines the theories and practices of language teaching and learning in general, and English language teaching and learning in particular, focusing on research-based practices and strategies for teaching K-12 as well as adult English language learners. Students will also learn the principles of curriculum development and assessment for language programs. (3)
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LNG 4930 - TESOL Internship
Credits: 3
The Internship is an intensive experience in teaching English to speakers of other languages, and usually takes place following the junior year. It focuses on developing skills and techniques while applying language teaching theory and principles. (3)
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LNG 5040 - Teaching Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation
Credits: 3
This course explores alternative methods and techniques for teaching listening, speaking, and pronunciation to K-12 and adult English Language Learners (ELLs) at various levels of proficiency. It includes theoretical foundations, and students will design their own lesson plans that are contextually applicable in a variety of instructional settings.
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LNG 5041 - Intro to Language Learning
Credits: 3
This is an introductory course in language learning, designed primarily for missionaries. Using the Brewsters’ LAMP method (Language Acquisition Made Practical), the course involves building skills needed to create a personalized, non-classroom-based language learning program. It also includes strategies for traditional classroom-based programs and specific training in articulatory phonetics. Because of the essential field work component, this course is not available for audit.
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LNG 5045 - Teaching Reading, Writing, and Grammar
Credits: 3
This course explores alternative methods and techniques for teaching reading, writing, and grammar to K-12 and adult English Language Learners (ELLs) at various levels of proficiency. It also examines the principles and processes of ESOL reading and writing, as well as pedagogical theories and relevant materials for ELLs. Students will design their own lesson plans that are contextually applicable in a variety of instructional settings.
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LNG 5046 - Principles of Language Learning
Credits: 3
This course will train you in effective principles of language learning emphasizing LAMP, Total Physical Response (TPR), and phonetics. The goal is to provide you with the knowledge needed to learn a new language in any context.
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LNG 5710 - Theoretical Foundations-Language Teaching
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of English language teaching. It examines the theories and practices of language teaching and learning in general, and English language teaching and learning in particular, focusing on research-based practices and strategies for teaching K-12 as well as adult English language learners. Students will also learn the principles of curriculum development and assessment for language programs.
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LNG 5720 - Linguistics 1: Phonetics/Phonology/Morphology
Credits: 3
This course is a survey of phonetics (the study of speech sounds), phonology (the sound systems of individual languages), and morphology (the origin and structure of words). The approach is practical, emphasizing problem-solving, and proving the skills needed for analyzing the structure of English and other languages.
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LNG 5730 - Linguistics 2: Semantics, Pragmatics, Sociolinguistics
Credits: 3
This course is a survey of semantics (how words and sentences make meaning), pragmatics (language in its context), and sociolinguistics (language in society). The approach is practical, emphasizing problem-solving and proving the skills needed for analyzing the structure of English and other languages.
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LNG 6114 - Introduction to Linguistics
Credits: 3
This course is an introductory survey of some of the major areas of linguistics. It is intended to inform the student of how language works at different levels and how those levels interact with one another. This course covers Phonetics (the study of speech sounds), Phonology (the sound systems of individual languages), Morphology (the origin and structure of words), Semantics (how words make meaning), Pragmatics (language in its context), Sociolinguistics (language in society), and the History of English. It does not include Syntax since that is covered in a separate course.
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LNG 6650 - English Syntax
Credits: 3
This course is a detailed study of the structure of English, especially designed for the teacher of English as a foreign language, with special attention to making the various aspects of English grammar clear to K-12 and adult English Language Learners (ELLs) at various levels of proficiency.
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LNG 6655 - Introduction to Syntax
Credits: 3
This course is an introductory study of the foundational concepts of syntax. It is especially designed for the teacher of English as a foreign language, with primary emphasis on applying syntactic theory to the study of English grammer.
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LNG 6656 - Advanced English Grammar
Credits: 3
This course is an advanced study of the syntax and grammer of English. It is especially designed for the teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages, with special attention to making the various aspects of English grammer clear to English language learners (ELLs) of various ages and proficiency levels. (3)
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LNG 6905 - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Practicum
Credits: 0.5
This course is designed to enable TEESOL students to complement their coursework with experience in the K-12 and/or adult English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom. Students attend weekly classes, observe experienced ESL teachers, tutor non-native speakers, write lesson plans, and teach ESL classes under the supervision of CIU faculty. These placements are designed to provide students with opportunities to develop their teaching and ministry skills in a supportive environment. Students must receive a satisfactory grade in this course in order to register for LNG 6939 and/or LNG 7970. Repeatable. (0.5)
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LNG 6908 - TESOL Student Teaching with Seminar
Credits: 3-6
This course requires classroom observation, participation, and extensive teaching in a school under the supervision of an experienced teacher. It focuses on developing English language teaching skills and techniques while applying the latest foreign language teaching theories and principles. This course will enable each student teacher to integrate TESOL course content with their specific teaching and learning situation (3).
Prerequisites: All coureswork for M.A. in TESOL and permission of instructor.
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LNG 6939 - K-12 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Internship
Credits: 2
This course provides observation, participation, and extended classroom teaching in a K-12 school under the supervision of an experienced teacher. It will help students to transform theoretical knowledge into practical application, to have an in-depth, first-hand experience in classroom teaching and course design, to gain confidence in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and/or teaching English in content areas, and to develop a deeper understanding of cross-cultural issues. (2)
Prerequisite(s): All coursework for M.A. in TESOL and permission of the instructor.
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LNG 6950 - Faculty Directed Study in Linguistics-
Credits: 3
Available by special arrangement with instructor. Consult with academic advisor.
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LNG 7900 - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Internship
Credits: 3
The TESOL Internship is intensive experience in teaching English to speakers of other languages. It focuses on developing TESOL skills and techniques while applying language teaching theory and principles. (3) Prerequisites: All coursework for M.A. in TES
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LNG 7970 - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Internship
Credits: 2
This course provides an off-campus, intensive experience in TESOL which helps students to develop skills and techniques in teaching English while applying language teaching theory and principles. (2)
Prerequisite(s): All coursework for M.A.TESOL and permission of instructor.
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MKT 6010 - Consumer Behavior
Credits: 3
This course is intended to provide the student with two fundamentals: (a) theory about consumer behavior and (b) an understanding of how consumer behavior concepts can be applied to marketing management (the hunters), to our roles as consumers (the hunted), and to everyday life. The study of consumer behavior uses concepts, theories, and principles from the social sciences to extend an understanding of factors influencing the acquisition, consumption, and disposition of goods, services, and ideas. The student will learn how and why consumers behave by examining how we use products to define ourselves and how this self-concept affects our attention and perception, our motivation to buy, our memory for brands, product and advertising awareness, our brand attitudes, product judgment and choice, customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. (3) Limited to online program students.
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MKT 6020 - Product and Brand Development
Credits: 3
Explore, learn, and understand the complexities in the development, sustainability, and leverage of a brand. In this comprehensive course, students learn how brand identity must be nurtured and managed to positively affect an organization’s performance and future, as well as understand the power and importance of a brand from its creation through execution. This course provides students with an overview of brand development; brand research; and brand management structures for sales, marketing, advertising, and promotional purposes. In addition, students explore how organizations develop financial wealth by extending existing brands and controlling and/or influencing brand pricing and distribution. Additional topics include an overview of brand history; understanding the differences between brand equity and brand identity; and consideration of how brands are won and lost. (3) Limited to online program students.
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MKT 6030 - Digital Marketing
Credits: 3
The course examines digital marketing strategy, implementation and executional considerations for Business to Business (BtoB) and Business to Consumer (BtoC) brands and provides a detailed understanding of the digital channels and platforms. Students will complete the course with a comprehensive knowledge of and experience with how to develop an integrated digital marketing strategy, from formulation to implementation. (3) Limited to online program students.
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MKT 6040 - Advanced International Marketing
Credits: 3
The course is designed to introduce the student to the marketing practices of organizations seeking market opportunities outside their home country, and to raise awareness about the importance of marketing management strategies from a global perspective. Students will learn to plan effectively for the marketing of consumer and business needs and wants on an international level. Special emphasis will be placed on cultural and environmental aspects of international trade, and the integration of culture and marketing functions. (3) Limited to online program students.
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MAT 1100 - Finite Math
Credits: 3
This course is designed to be a terminal course in mathematics, focusing on consumer and finance mathematics, probability, and statistics. This course incorporates many aspects of adaptive learning into a semester-course format. To accomplish this integration of adaptive learning principles, students engage with interactive software from HawkesLearning Systems.
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MAT 1110 - College Algebra
Credits: 3
This course covers standard college algebra such as functions and expressions, linear, quadratic and rational expressions, and financial formulas. The course will also include real numbers, equations and inequalities, linear and quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions. (3)
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MAT 2010 - Personal Financial Management
Credits: 3
This course will provide you a practical introduction to personal finance management. It highlights strategies for managing personal assets and also explores topics such as the development of personal financial goals, planning and budgeting; avoiding fraud and swindles; buying, insuring, and financing major assets; consumer credit; banking services; investments; insurance; retirement and estate planning; and income tax. You will also learn to understand biblical principles of stewardship that impact financial management. (3) Limited to online program students.
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MAT 2100 - Introduction to Statistics
Credits: 3
This course provides an elementary overview of probability and statistics that will prepare students to conduct and interpret research in a variety of scientific fields. The content will include descriptive statistics; probability; discrete and continuous random variables; binomial, normal, and student-t distributions; methods for conducting inference, including confidence intervals and hypothesis tests; and linear correlation and regression. (3 semester hours)
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MAT 2310 - Mathematics Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
Credits: 3
This course is designed to equip you with fundamental mathematical concepts and quantitative skills that will help you in your role as an educated Christian decision-maker. This course is application-driven, and the emphasis is on the process of problem-solving and on clear communication of ideas. Applications will be drawn from the areas of finance, data analysis, and decision making, as well as questions that arise in biblical studies. You will study the historical development of basic concepts, mathematical properties, and symbols. You will model processes, interpret results, and communicate solutions in writing.
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MAT 2600 - Business Calculus
Credits: 3
A calculus course intended for those studying business, economics, or other related business majors. The following topics are presented with applications in the business world: functions, graphs, limits, exponential and logarithmic functions, differentiation, integration, techniques and applications of integration, partial derivatives, optimization, and the calculus of several variables. Each textbook section has an accompanying homework set to help the student better understand the material.
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MAT 3950 - Faculty Dir Study in Mathematics
Credits: 3
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement of instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
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MES 3888 - Israel Study Tour
Credits: 3
This is a study tour that focuses on the cultural and religious history of the areas being visited. Prior to the tour, you will explore each area’s geography, philosopy, theology, mission, literature, and arts through lectures, and you will complete several reading assignments. You must attend the lectures pretaining to the area being visited and complete the assigned journal/papers. Further requirements will be included in the syllabus. Instructors are CIU faculty members, and the program and tour itinerary are entirely planned and supervised by CIU faculty members. You will spend at least as much time in preparation, required lectures periods, and prescribed activities as is normally required for resident courses.
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MES 3950 - FDS-Middle Eastern Studies
Credits: 3
This is an independent study available for juniors and seniors by special arrangement with instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
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MES 4400 - Practical Skill Developmentin Middle Eastern Studies
Credits: 1
Ministry Skills experiences within the discipline provides opportunity for the upperclassman to gain competency and confidence within related vocations. Experiential learning requirements are defined by the student’s program and assessed by the program faculty. A minimum of 50 clock hours of direct experience is required for a unit of credit. Requires advisor approval. Repeatable.
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MES 6950 - FDS: Middle Estern Studies
Credits: 3
A faculty member will direct your study as you participate in a seminar or pursue research in an area of special interest.
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MIN 2110 - Biblical Foundations & Contemporary Issues in Ministry
Credits: 3
This course will introduce you to a variety of personal and professional topics relevant to ministry in a variety of Christian vocational venues. You will write a life purpose statement and identify the implications of your identity in Christ. You will uncover the timeless functions of the church, and the implications for both church and parachurch leaders. You will explore vital relationships to cultivate; identify your giftedness and passion for service; discuss ministry to various age-levels and target groups; and determine appropriate responses to social and cultural trends.
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MIN 3100 - Communicating for Life Change
Credits: 3
You will explore various models and guides for effective communication and teaching of Scripture that connect with a variety of age groups. You will read books, write messages, and participate in discussion and lectures. You will practice speaking in class to experience the methods.
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MIN 3715 - Counseling Children, Youth, and Families
Credits: 3
This course will help you understand the needs of children, adolescents, and families. This course will give you a framework for utilizing individual and family systems model as well as other theories and practical techniques for counseling.
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MIN 3950 - Faculty Directed Study in Ministry
Credits: 3
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement with instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
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MIN 4110 - Foundations of Internship
Credits: 0
This course is intended as a prerequisite for other internship courses. You will prepare for an internship by establishing a clear plan for learning and understanding the expectations, responsibilities, and activities associated with your internship experience. You must complete this course before you begin your internship. You do not need to secure an internship before enrolling in this course.
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MIN 4344 - Transformational Bible Teaching
Credits: 3
This course examines the teaching-learning process to help you understand the conditions that foster deep, personal change toward Christ-likeness. You will learn how to adapt instructional methods and structures to differing expectations, learning styles, cognitive processes, and social relations of learners in multicultural contexts. For your major project, you will prepare and teach from the Bible in a context of your choice, experimenting with and refining what you learn in class.
Prerequisite(s): BIB 3420
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MIN 4401 - Practical Skill Development in Bible and Theology
Credits: 1.5
This course is designed to provide you with an opportunity to gain competency and confidence in applying and communicating biblical-theological truth. Experiential learning requirements are defined and assessed by the program faculty. A minimum of 75 clock hours of direct experience is required for each course. Advisor approval is required. (1.5) Repeatable.
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MIN 4500 - Introduction to Cross-Cultural Ministry
Credits: 3
In this course, you will be exposed to a variety of ministry approaches needed for different cultures. You will explore the cross-cultural ministry principles and skills most essential to ministry. You will discover your own cultural biases and how those biases affect your ministry. You will have the opportunity to develop a culture-specific ministry vision and strategy to reach a people group God has placed on your heart.
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MIN 4536 - Management Essentials for Christian Ministries
Credits: 3
In this course, you will learn basic ministry management principles for the local church and para-church ministries. You will learn how to build and lead a ministry team; plan, organize, and market events and programs; conduct effective meetings; budget and evaluate financial issues; manage risk and legal issues; evaluate and follow up on ministry activities.
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MIN 4538 - Strategic Ministry Leadership
Credits: 3
In this course, you will examine the character qualities essential to effective Christian leadership in a variety of settings; discuss a definition of leadership which discloses its basic functions; explore relational skills and issues integral to leadership roles; and identify competencies for tasks essential for excellent leadership.
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MIN 4711 - Ministry to Adults
Credits: 3
In this course, you will examine adult life cycles, focusing on how to enhance adult Sunday schools and how to minister to the unique needs of segments of adults within the church (senior citizens, singles, divorcees, family units). You will discuss how to implement small groups as a discipleship strategy and will explore mentoring strategies and principles of spiritual formation that help nurture adults in their pilgrimage of faith.
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MIN 4712 - The Church’s Ministry to Families
Credits: 3
This course will introduce you to Biblical teaching on the family, with application to contemporary issues and needs. You will identify the felt needs of parents as well as cultural trends that affect the spiritual nurture of children. You will become familiar with relational and program strategies that equip parents for their role as the primary disciplers of their children. Learning strategies will include guest presentations by church staff members and family counselors, parent interviews, and research on resource organizations that strive to reach families.
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MIN 4713 - Ministry to Elementary Children
Credits: 3
In this course, you will examine age-level traits and developmental tasks of children, along with their practical implications for teaching and administering a children’s ministry department in a church or a children’s focus in a para-church organization. You will observe and practice teaching methods suitable for elementary-age children and discover strategies to minister to parents and teachers of children. You will discover how age-level traits affect evangelism of children and will hear from guests who are experienced in children’s ministry.
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MIN 4714 - Preschool Ministry in the Church
Credits: 3
This course introduces you to age-level traits through age five, plus their implications for programming and teaching. You will explore the characteristics of an effective nursery and ways to insure the physical and emotional safety of young children. You will identify Biblical concepts appropriate for young children, see demonstrations of classroom approaches that expedite learning, and consider guidelines for recruiting and training volunteers. Learning strategies will include hands-on projects with children, panels consisting of vocational children’s ministry staff, and on-site visits to church facilities.
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MIN 4930 - Focused Internship
Credits: 3
In this course, you will enhance your proficiency in ministry and organizational knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained through your studies in a focused internship under the supervision of an on-site mentor and a faculty advisor. The internship experience involves at least 240 hours of direct ministry experience.
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MIN 5002 - International Student Teaching
Credits: 3
This course will enable you to experience education in a cross-cultural enviroment. You will observe schools and teachers and interact with other national educational personnel and students. You will teach in local schools and receive pre-service orientation, on-site orientation, field supervisionand post-field experience, including debriefing evaluation.
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MIN 5025 - New Paradigms in Youth,Family, and Culture
Credits: 3
In this course, you will explore the ways in which different paradigms of ministry affect youth, families, and culture. What does it mean to be family-based in youth ministry? What is the role of the family in the church? How does Christianity affect culture? What is the role of the church today and in the future? How does culture play a part in the shaping process? What will youth ministry look like in the future? What implications for the future arise from the phenomenon of the “emerging church”?
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MIN 5100 - Communicating for Life Change
Credits: 3
You will explore various models and guides for effective communication and teaching of Scripture that connect with a variety of age groups. You will read books, write messages, and participate in discussion and lectures. You will practice speaking in class to experience the methods.
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MIN 5300 - Foundations of Spiritual Formation
Credits: 3
In this course, you will examine the foundational principles of spiritual formation for an effective life and ministry with emphasis on personal sanctification and growth with others in a mutually-edifying community.
Prerequisite(s): INT 6110
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MIN 5310 - Biblical Foundations of Leadership
Credits: 3
This course will provide a biblical perspective for leadership ministry in churches and organizations. Special attention will be given to laying a biblical foundation and creating a leadership development grid so that you will have a framework for lifelong leadership learning.
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MIN 5715 - Counseling Children, Youth, and Families
Credits: 3
In this course, you will learn how to understand the needs of children, adolescents, and families, develop a framework for utilizing a family systems model for counseling, and lead a program that educates others about crisis issues facing children, youth, and families.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 5300
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MIN 6100 - Leadership and Ministry Skills
Credits: 3
In this course, you will learn how to lead and equip others using biblical mandates, proven leadership theory, professional competencies, and practical wisdom. You will learn current leadership language, the major theories of leadership, and the contemporary application of those theories. You will learn and practice ministry skills that may be applied in a congregational worship setting or in a pluralistic multi-faith environment.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 5300
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MIN 6170 - Community and Church Based Spiritual Formation
Credits: 3
This course introduces you to advanced biblical and spiritual formation principles for designing individual, small and large group, and church-wide experiences to help people know God and live His Word. You will learn a variety of approaches for encouraging and evaluating spiritual maturity in adult learners through practical projects and classroom experience.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 5300 If you have not completed MIN 5300 , that course should be taken instead.
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MIN 6320 - Holy Spirit: Understanding & Practice
Credits: 3
You will engage in biblical and historical research to develop a framework for understanding and leading others to experience the Spirit-filled life God intends for every Christ follower. You will develop an in-depth understanding of the ministry of the Holy Spirit and his role in bearing fruit and in becoming a “salt and light” influence. You will wrestle with applying biblical truth and the activity of the Spirit to current moral issues. Reflective and experiential learning styles will engage you in moving from understanding to impact.
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MIN 6344 - Transformational Bible Teaching
Credits: 3
In this course, you will examine the teaching-learning process to help you understand how to adapt instructional methods to differing expectations, learning styles, cognitive processes, and social relations of learners in multicultural contexts in order to biblically transform lives.
Prerequisite(s): BIB 5410 and MIN 5300
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MIN 6412 - Transformational Leadership
Credits: 3
In this course, you will study the biblical principles of transformational leadership. Special emphasis is devoted to team building, mentoring, discipleship, and leadership development in the context of developing relationships of trust in an environment of grace.
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MIN 6415 - Develop Effect Coaching and Counseling Skills
Credits: 3
This course will assist you in providing coaching and consulting to leaders within your circle of influence. Several biblical principles will be studied and applied by case studies. You will build and test a model for assisting leaders personally or organizationally. Your assistance may be offered formally or informally within your current ministry setting.
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MIN 6460 - Public Ministry Skills in Multiple-Faith Context
Credits: 3
This course will provide you with biblical, theological, and practical foundations for speaking and worship leading in a pluralistic environment. You will learn and demonstrate a variety of chaplaincy skills such as conducting worship, funerals, weddings, and preaching. You will also learn the balance of maintaining a biblical approach to ministry while yet respecting the diverse environment in which you work.
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MIN 6500 - Introduction to Cross-Cultural Ministry
Credits: 3
In this course, you will be exposed to a variety of ministry approaches needed for different cultures. You will explore the cross-cultural ministry principles and skills most essential to ministry. You will discover your own cultural biases and how those biases affect your ministry. You will have the opportunity to develop a culture-specific ministry vision and strategy to reach a people group God has placed on your heart.
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MIN 6505 - Urban Church Plantingand Revitalization
Credits: 3
This course will equip you to understand the dynamics of the city and how to plant healthy New Testament churches that will be self-governing, self-propagating, and self-supporting. It will introduce you to the task of church planting in urban centers in North America and will emphasize revitalization principles and practical strategies pertaining to urban church planting. You will give special attention to reaching the populations in various Prizm Social Groups and other distinctly urban settings.
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MIN 6530 - Pastoral Ministry: Theology/Practice
Credits: 3
In this course, you will explore the biblical, theological, and historical foundations of pastoral ministry. You will examine the nature of pastoral ministry from a shepherding perspective as well as the roles and tasks involved in it. Special attention will be given to contemporary discussions and research on the identity and ministry of pastors, as well as to key issues in the church of the present and of the future.
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MIN 6536 - Management Essentials for Christian Ministries
Credits: 3
In this course, you will learn the organizational and management principles needed to serve in the local church and para-church ministries. By the end of the course you will have created programs/events and administrative documents that accomplish the mission and vision of the ministry in which you serve.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 5300
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MIN 6538 - Strategic Ministry Leadership
Credits: 3
In this course, you will examine the character qualities essential to effective Christian leadership in a variety of settings; discuss a definition of leadership which discloses its basic functions; explore relational skills and issues integral to leadership roles; and identify competencies for tasks essential for excellent leadership.
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MIN 6615 - AME Polity and Law
Credits: 3
Through extensive use and discussion of the Book of Discipline, this course seeks to expose you to the resources, developments, and trends of the African Methodist Episcopal denomination’s polity, and to prepare you to function effectively within, be appreciative of, and affect creatively that polity.
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MIN 6620 - Baptist Church Polity
Credits: 3
This course will provide you with a guided study in the history, doctrine, and polity of Baptist churches. If you are interested in ministering in a Baptist context, this course will provide important background for that ministry.
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MIN 6650 - Presbyterian Church Polity
Credits: 3
This course will provide you with a guided study in the constitutional documents of the PCA, the biblical-theological background for the Presbyterian form of church government, and the reformed view of the sacraments.
Graduate
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MIN 6660 - AME Worship
Credits: 3
This course examines African Methodist worship to prepare you to plan and lead worship in a range of this denomination’s churches. Emphasis is placed on familiarity with African Methodist worship resources, denominationally-approved orders of worship, and with various specific dimensions of worship like Word, sacrament, prayer, music, calendar, weddings, and funerals.
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MIN 6711 - Ministry to Adults
Credits: 3
In this course, you will examine adult life cycles, focusing on how to enhance adult Sunday schools and how to minister to the unique needs of segments of adults within the church (senior citizens, singles, divorcees, family units). You will discuss how to implement small groups as a discipleship strategy and will explore mentoring strategies and principles of spiritual formation that help nurture adults in their pilgrimage of faith.
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MIN 6712 - The Church’s Ministry to Families
Credits: 3
This course will introduce you to biblical teaching on the family, with application to contemporary issues and needs, identification of cultural trends that affect the spiritual nurture of children and relational and program strategies that equip parents for their role as the primary disciplers of their children.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 5300
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MIN 6713 - Ministry to Elementary Children
Credits: 3
In this course, you will examine age-level traits and developmental tasks of children, along with their practical implications for teaching and administering a children’s ministry department in a church or a children’s focus in a para-church organization. You will observe and practice teaching methods suitable for elementary-age children and discover strategies to minister to parents and teachers of children. You will discover how age-level traits affect evangelism of children and will hear from guests who are experienced in children’s ministry.
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MIN 6714 - Preschool Ministry in Church
Credits: 3
This course introduces you to age-level traits through age five, plus their implications for programming and teaching. You will explore the characteristics of an effective nursery and ways to insure the physical and emotional safety of young children. You will identify Biblical concepts appropriate for young children, see demonstrations of classroom approaches that expedite learning, and consider guidelines for recruiting and training volunteers. Learning strategies will include hands-on projects with children, panels consisting of vocational children’s ministry staff, and on-site visits to church facilities.
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MIN 6950 - FDS: Ministry
Credits: 3
A faculty member will direct your study as you participate in a seminar or pursue research in an area of special interest.
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MIN 9415 - Develop Effect Coach/Counsel Skills
Credits: 3
This course will assist you in providing coaching and consulting to leaders within your circle of influence. Several biblical principles will be studied and applied by case studies. You will build and test a model for assisting leaders personally or organizationally. Your assistance may be offered formally or informally within your current ministry setting.
Doctoral
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MIN 9440 - Profile of the Godly Leader
Credits: 4
This course seeks to help you recover the personal spiritual element of leadership. Rather than studying the best practices and methods of exercising leadership, you will focus on the character, attitudes, and motives that set apart the kind of leader Scripture commends. You will construct a profile of the servant-leader, especially the leaders internal qualities, that you can apply to effective ministry in advancing Gods kingdom. (4)
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MIN 9441 - Transforming Leadership
Credits: 4
This course will introduce you to various approaches to effective leadership within the context of organizational chaos and complexity. You will study effective leaders who know how to influence, catalyze, and support positive changes in structure, organizational culture, and people. You will understand that organizational change efforts are the lifeblood of leadership. You will be able to consult, advise, and engage leaders throughout any organization using principles of personal and professional ethics.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 9440
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MIN 9442 - Multicultural Leadership with Global Focus
Credits: 4
This course will help you deepen your effectiveness for leading others in diverse ethnic and global ministry settings. You will lay a biblical-theological foundation for leadership that fosters ethnic and cultural integration, learn how to form multiethnic/multicultural ministry teams, and learn how to build communities that celebrate multicultural ministry. In the final project, you will reflect on how to apply principles you have learned in your current ministry context. (4) Prerequisite: MIN 9441
Prerequisite(s): MIN 9441
Doctoral
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