This course will cover the definition of Biblical leadership, examining its practical application in the ministry field of the student. The definition of leadership will then lead to development of a philosophy of ministry for the student. MS301 - Homiletics I 3 hours The structure of a sermon, preparation and delivery of expository, textual and topical sermons. Prerequisite: CO100 MS302 - Homiletics II 3 hours This course is designed to teach the student proper methodology in sermon presentation. The student is alerted to her particular voice and communication problem and given the opportunity of remedying them. Further study of the expository sermon is also considered. Prerequisite: COM110, MS301 MS310 - Ministerial Studies Seminar 3 hours Every student will attend this seminar in order to gain practical insights into effective ministry strategies. MS321 Church History I 3 hours – The origin of the Christian Church, its expansion through the ancient and medieval periods, up to the time of the Reformation, is examined. MS322 - Church History II 3 hours A continuation of the history of the Church beginning with the Reformation, the Counter- Reformation, the Enlightenment through the Modern Period. MS333 - Independent Study in Ministerial Studies 3 hours A directed study program in Ministerial Studies for those students who are interested in specialized study of a particular area of their major. Arrangements are to be made in consultation with the Chairman of the department. MS401 - Introduction to Pastoral Counseling 3 hours An introduction to the theory and practice of pastoral counseling. The focus is on presenting a foundation, the structure and application of counseling techniques from a Biblical perspective. MS412 - Ministerial Internship 3 hours The student will experience a variety of responsibilities in an approved local assembly (either the student's home church or one selected by the department chairperson) under the leadership of the pastor and/or staff member. PH202 - Ethics 3 hours A philosophical and Biblical study of the moral life; including a discussion of ethical systems, such as divine command, natural law, utilitarianism, and relativism. Attention is also given to issues faced by Christians in relation to societal norms, personhood, war and other current issues. Music Ministry
This course will cover the definition of Biblical leadership, examining its practical application in the ministry field of the student. The definition of leadership will then lead to development of a philosophy of ministry for the student. MS301 - Homiletics I 3 hours The structure of a sermon, preparation and delivery of expository, textual and topical sermons. Prerequisite: CO100 MS302 - Homiletics II 3 hours This course is designed to teach the student proper methodology in sermon presentation. The student is alerted to her particular voice and communication problem and given the opportunity of remedying them. Further study of the expository sermon is also considered. Prerequisite: COM110, MS301 MS310 - Ministerial Studies Seminar 3 hours Every student will attend this seminar in order to gain practical insights into effective ministry strategies. MS321 – Church History I 3 hours The origin of the Christian Church, its expansion through the ancient and medieval periods, up to the time of the Reformation, is examined. MS322 - Church History II 3 hours A continuation of the history of the Church beginning with the Reformation, the Counter- Reformation, the Enlightenment through the Modern Period. MS333 - Independent Study in Ministerial Studies 3 hours A directed study program in Ministerial Studies for those students who are interested in specialized study of a particular area of their major. Arrangements are to be made in consultation with the Chairman of the department. MS401 - Introduction to Pastoral Counseling 3 hours An introduction to the theory and practice of pastoral counseling. The focus is on presenting a foundation, the structure and application of counseling techniques from a Biblical perspective. MS412 - Ministerial Internship 3 hours The student will experience a variety of responsibilities in an approved local assembly (either the student's home church or one selected by the department chairperson) under the leadership of the pastor and/or staff member. PH202 - Ethics 3 hours A philosophical and Biblical study of the moral life; including a discussion of ethical systems, such as divine command, natural law, utilitarianism, and relativism. Attention is also given to issues faced by Christians in relation to societal norms, personhood, war and other current issues. Music Ministry