Study of the purposes and function of Christian ministry

MIN 308: Apostolic Leadership (Prerequisite: DOC 201, Systematic Theology, Doctrine 2)

Understand the basic qualities and most effective and efficient leadership practices of leaders within the Church and compare and contrast those to leaders and leadership styles found in the world.

Required Text: 

Spiritual Leadership and Successful Soulwinning by Buford

Reading Requirements

Read 

Quiz Requrements

In each section there will be a short quiz that will help determine how well you understood the materials. By taking each quiz you affirm that your book and notes are closed and out of sight, and that no one is helping you take the quiz in any way. You are allowed to use the text from a Bible in English or your mother language. You are not allowed to use any other parts of your Bible including maps, dictionary, concordance, or commentary. You may also use a dictionary.



MIN 402: Introduction to Christian Counseling (Prerequisite: MIN 111, Christian Family)

An introduction to Christian counseling.

Lessons are adapted from Text: 

The Essential Counselor: Process, Skills, and Techniques 3rd Edition by David Hutchinson

Reading Requirements

Articles for further reading are included in the assignments.




MIN 401: Hermeneutics (Prerequisite: DOC 201, Systematic Theology, Doctrine 2)

Understand the science and art of correct Biblical interpretation with emphasis on the grammatical-historical method, the different kinds of literature found in the Bible, prophesy, and types and symbols

Required Text: 

The Bible: Its Origin and Use by Bernard, et al

Understanding God’s Word by David K. Bernard

God’s Infallible Word by David K. Bernard

You Can Understand The Bible: Guidelines for Interpreting Scripture by Daniel Segraves

Reading Requirements

Read 

Quiz Requrements

In each section there will be a short quiz that will help determine how well you understood the materials. By taking each quiz you affirm that your book and notes are closed and out of sight, and that no one is helping you take the quiz in any way. You are allowed to use the text from a Bible in English or your mother language. You are not allowed to use any other parts of your Bible including maps, dictionary, concordance, or commentary. You may also use a dictionary.