Academic Catalog 2013-2014

CHI 2210

Proficiency in Chinese 1

The first conversation course of spoken Chinese, CHI 2210 focuses on helping you acquire the speaking and listening skills related to

everyday life situations. You will be introduced to a variety of everyday topics that non-native speakers of Chinese frequently encounter

in their communication and interaction with Chinese communities. Cultural backgrounds are explained when appropriate. You will also

begin to internalize the grammar learned in Intensive Chinese I through speaking and listening practice. (3)

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CHM 2110

Biblical Foundations for Church Ministry

In this introductory course you will begin to explore the realm of vocational ministry that wrestles with the following questions: What

perspectives does the Bible give to the issue of formulating a "life purpose statement?" Why is grounding our personal identity in biblical

truth a prerequisite for ministry effectiveness? What biblical truths comprise our so-called "position in Christ?" What basic priorities

should serve as a guiding mechanism for management of our time and schedule? Why did God establish the local church - and how should

His purposes affect programming and personnel? What are the characteristics of a healthy church? What principles should guide leaders'

approaches to ministry? (3)

CHM 3115

Leading Effective Bible Studies

In this course you will prepare Bible passages for teaching, prepare original Bible study plans, lead effective Bible discussions, and

implement a variety of creative learning activities. Much of the course involves student-led Bible studies in which you will learn by doing.

You will receive detailed, supportive evaluative feedback from peers as well as the professor. You will also learn from one-on-one

appointments with the professor prior to your practice teaching. (3)

Prerequisite: MSD 2230

CHM 3140

Church Planting

This course is designed to assist you in understanding the theology, philosophy, and practical skills necessary to start a local church. You

will explore biblical, theological, sociological, cultural, and human factors related to the process of initiating, resourcing, cultivating, and

organizing a new church and will evaluate multiple church-planting conceptual models. (3)

CHM 3410

Message Preparation and Delivery

You will learn the mechanics of message preparation so God's Word can be taught with integrity and passion. You will learn how to

structure various types of messages and will receive practical tips for effective delivery. You will deliver original messages and critique

one another in a supportive environment. If you are not called to a preaching ministry, you will learn how to handle God's Word when you

speak to youth groups, ladies' forums, or venues outside of the church. (3)

Prerequisite: COM 2110

CHM 3950

Faculty Directed Study in Church Ministry

This independent study option is available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement with the instructor. Consult with your academic

advisor. (1-6)

CHM 4400

Practical Skill Development in Church Ministry

This course is designed to provide you with an opportunity to gain competency and confidence in serving in a local church context.

Experiential learning requirements are defined and assessed by the program faculty. A minimum of 50 clock hours of direct experience is

required for a unit of credit. Advisor approval is required. (1)

Repeatable

CHM 4415

Church Ministry, Leadership and Administration

In this course you will focus on issues that will better equip you for responsible ministry positions. Broad subject areas include: (a) Bible

studies on leadership qualities and requirements; (b) a biblical philosophy of leadership roles within the local church; (c) leadership and

supervision from the book of Nehemiah; (d) planning, administration, and management of people; (e) problems that confront Christian

leaders; (f) changes and transition; and (g)interpersonal conflict. (3)

CHM 4510

Advanced Sermon Preparation and Delivery

In this course of advanced instruction concerning the preparation of expository sermons, you will analyze the sermons of some of the

great preachers of church history and have the opportunity to preach in class. (3)

Prerequisite: CHM 3410

CHM 4610

Ministry to Adults

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. (3)

CHM 4710

Ministry to Elementary Children

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 preschoolers and 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 a number of guests who are

experienced in children’s ministry. (3)

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