Courses
January 20 - 23, 2009 Courses
Building and Leading Effective Ministry Teams (ICS/MIS 6075) - Dr. Junias Venugopal
You will learn team dynamics, particularly the underlying principles of putting together and nurturing groups of people to accomplish ministry. Various aspects of team development will be studied including the cycle of team development, dealing with team conflict and leading a team. You will gain familiarity with group theory literature as part of the course. Special attention will be given to the dynamics of multicultural teams. (Syllabus)
- Registration deadline: December 8, 2008
- Pre-campus period: December 29, 2008 - January 18, 2009
- Post-campus period: February 2, 2009 - February 28, 2009
Foundations of Spiritual Development (MIN 5300) - Dr. John Harvey
This course will examine the foundational principles for effective life and ministry. You will evaluate what God has done in your life, where you are currently in your ministry development, and how you can prepare for future ministry opportunities. Special emphasis will be devoted to your personal sanctification and establishing redemptive relationships with others. (Syllabus)
- Registration deadline: December 8, 2008
- Pre-campus period: December 29, 2008 - January 18, 2009
- Post-campus period: February 2, 2009 - February 28, 2009
Special Note: ICS/MIS 6075 and MIN 5300 run from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
January 26 - 30, 2009 Courses
Ministry of Counseling (CNC 5400) - Dr. Allan McKechnie
This course will introduce you to basic pastoral counseling techniques and paradigms with the goal of learning how to apply biblical principles, techniques and paradigms to specific issues such anger management, marital breakdown, addiction development, crisis management, anxiety, depression and grieving. (Syllabus)
- Registration deadline: December 8, 2008
- Pre-campus period: December 29, 2008 - January 18, 2009
- Post-campus period: February 2, 2009 - February 28, 2009
Understanding Cultures and Worldviews (ICS/MIS 5030) - Dr. David Cashin
This course will enable you to understand the philosophical assumptions which an individual uses in constructing the belief system by which he/she makes decisions about the world. It will help you construct a biblical worldview and provide you with the skills needed to analyze the culture and worldview of the people God has called you to reach. Special attention will be given to tools for understanding culture as an essential means of entry into cross-cultural ministry. (Syllabus)
- Registration deadline: December 8, 2008
- Pre-campus period: December 29, 2008 - January 18, 2009
- Post-campus period: February 2, 2009 - February 28, 2009
For more Information, contact the University Admissions Office at 1-800-777-2227 (5335), local 807-5335, or send an e-mail to: yessem@ciu.edu