The emphasis of this course is on growing in Christ-like character and developing practical ministry skills. Candidates for the program must be approved by the local congregation and recommended by their respective district superintendent. The student will study under the supervision of a coach appointed by the district. MSP fulfils the academic requirements of The Christian and Missionary Alliance for licensing and ordination or consecration. Course Content: Year One 101 Church Ministry I: Priestly, Prophetic, and Sacramental 102 Inductive Bible Study 103 New Testament Survey 104 Old Testament Survey 105 Disciple making Year Two 201 Church Ministry II: Outreach and Care 202 Introduction to Theology 203 Alliance Values & Beliefs 204 Alliance Polity & Missions 205 Romans 206 Expository Preaching Year Three 301 Church Ministry III: Management, Administration and Stewardship 302 The Life of Christ 303 Raising Leaders for the Harvest 304 Introduction to Missions 305 Ministry Leadership Though the course outlined above is not accredited, it serves to equip ministers to work in 67 countries across the world. The Christian Religious Practitioner Occupational Qualification content overlaps with this qualification, it even uses similar terminology as titles to the various modules. Admittedly, The Alliances course has a stronger mission focus than the Christian Religious Practitioner Occupational Qualification and is much longer. Conclusion The Occupational Qualification: Christian Religious Practitioner compares favourably with the international qualifications reviewed. INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT Integrated formative assessment: The skills development provider will use the curriculum to them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment.
The emphasis of this course is on growing in Christ-like character and developing practical ministry skills. Candidates for the program must be approved by the local congregation and recommended by their respective district superintendent. The student will study under the supervision of a coach appointed by the district. MSP fulfils the academic requirements of The Christian and Missionary Alliance for licensing and ordination or consecration. Course Content: Year One 101 Church Ministry I: Priestly, Prophetic, and Sacramental 102 Inductive Bible Study 103 New Testament Survey 104 Old Testament Survey 105 Disciple making Year Two 201 Church Ministry II: Outreach and Care 202 Introduction to Theology 203 Alliance Values & Beliefs 204 Alliance Polity & Missions 205 Romans 206 Expository Preaching Year Three 301 Church Ministry III: Management, Administration and Stewardship 302 The Life of Christ 303 Raising Leaders for the Harvest 304 Introduction to Missions 305 Ministry Leadership Though the course outlined above is not accredited, it serves to equip ministers to work in 67 countries across the world. The Christian Religious Practitioner Occupational Qualification content overlaps with this qualification, it even uses similar terminology as titles to the various modules. Admittedly, The Alliances course has a stronger mission focus than the Christian Religious Practitioner Occupational Qualification and is much longer. Conclusion The Occupational Qualification: Christian Religious Practitioner compares favourably with the international qualifications reviewed. INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT Integrated formative assessment: The skills development provider will use the curriculum to them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment.
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