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Ot 611 Historical Books Of The Old Testament, David R. Bauer
Ot 611 Historical Books Of The Old Testament, David R. Bauer
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General Description A series of book studies including Joshua through 2 Kings which builds on the methodology of the first Inductive Bible Study course by further use of what has been previously learned and by emphasizing the study of books as wholes. Accordingly, there is a special focus on the initial survey of books as wholes, the interpretation of parts of books in the context of the book as a whole, and the synthesis of books. In addition, attention is given to thinking, valuing, and living biblically by learning how to apply Scripture to life and ministry. This course seeks …
Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Mark J. Boda
Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Mark J. Boda
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Longman, Tremper and Raymond B. Dillard. An Introduction to the Old Testament (2nd edition). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2006. Provan, Iain; V. Philips Long, and Tremper Longman. A Biblical History of Israel. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 2003. Tate, W. Randolph. Biblical Interpretation: An Integrated Approach (Revised Edition). Peabody: Hendrickson, 1997.
Ym 510 Foundations Of Youth Ministry, James Hampton
Ym 510 Foundations Of Youth Ministry, James Hampton
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: Explores roles and responsibilities of the career youth minister, grounded in the vocation of “ministry as change agent,” including grounding in a theology of youth ministry, studies in formative needs of youth; staff development, resource development and selection; with special attention to maximizing multiplestaff opportunities and responsibilities, ministry through facilitating and empowering staff, and coordinating a multidimensional youth development ministry. (Catalog) This course is required of all MAYM majors and open to all other students, as it fulfills a Servant Ministry elective in the MDiv curriculum. It is the course out of which all other Youth Ministry courses …
Nt 511x The Gospel Of Mark, David Loren Thompson
Nt 511x The Gospel Of Mark, David Loren Thompson
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Course Description This course introduces you to methodical, inductive Bible study and to the message and significance of the Gospel of Mark, with emphasis upon understanding biblical books as wholes. By the study of Mark’s Gospel itself, the course helps you gain and hone skills necessary for using inductive Scripture study in life and ministry. When I took a similar course here at Asbury it changed forever my approach to Scripture study. That class gave me tools without which I would not want to attempt Christian ministry. This is not my first experience teaching NT(IBS)511 as an ExL class. Even …
Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, Randy Jessen
Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, Randy Jessen
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This course is a thorough study of the polity and discipline of The United Methodist Church. The student is equipped to meet the requirements of the Discipline for probationary membership in the various Annual Conferences. Required of all candidates for the United Methodist ministry. This class is one of four courses offered at Asbury that are designed to meet denominational requirements for United Methodist students seeking ordination as a deacon or elder in the United Methodist Church. The other courses are The Theology of John Wesley, United Methodist History, and United Methodist Doctrine.
Do 501 Basic Christian Doctrine, Brian G. Edgar
Do 501 Basic Christian Doctrine, Brian G. Edgar
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It is anticipated that by the end of the course students will have: l. Grown in their knowledge and love for God through the study of Christian theology. (It is expected that all dimensions of the course - the set reading, the assignments and the interactions between students and instructor, will contribute to this.) 2. Been introduced to all the major areas in the study of Christian theology. (This will be accomplished primarily through the systematic reading of McGrath’s ‘Christian Theology’. The other texts and supplemental reading will emphasize and reinforce certain aspects of that overall presentation.) 3. Grasped the …
Me 700 Principles Of Church Growth, Art Mcphee
Me 700 Principles Of Church Growth, Art Mcphee
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Course Description In this course, we will study the foundational principles and strategies of the Church Growth Movement as one approach to the issues in mission strategy and evangelization, and as a means to inform congregational outreach and expansion. This we will do in concert with a review of the historical emergence and articulation of the apostolic vision and legacy of Donald McGavran. Along the way, we will examine both Western and Two-Thirds World Case Studies.
Cd 511 Im The Pastor And Christian Discipleship, Ellen L. Marmon
Cd 511 Im The Pastor And Christian Discipleship, Ellen L. Marmon
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Course Description (highlights on our journey) "The Pastor and Christian Discipleship" points us in several directions (which is appropriate, since pastors and Christian educators are usually running in about a dozen on any given day). We’ll look at roles and responsibilities of the pastor or Christian education minister in the teaching and learning ministries of the church. You can anticipate navigating through biblical, theological, and social science models of teaching, learning, and faith developing. Lay ministers (volunteers) require nurturing, training, and guiding. Their involvement and your support of their discipleship ministries are crucial in the faith community, so we’ll turn …
Nt 510 The Gospel Of Matthew , Brian D. Russell
Nt 510 The Gospel Of Matthew , Brian D. Russell
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General Description A basic course in inductive Bible studies. The primary purpose is to enable the student to begin developing an inductive approach to Bible study, especially in the areas of observation and interpretation. Parts of the Gospel of Matthew are used to demonstrate and to practice a methodical approach which can be used in other biblical books. Some of the main themes of the Gospel are highlighted in the process. This course is also the prerequisite or co-requisite of the biblical language classes as well as the prerequisite for exegetical electives. This course seeks to introduce the student to …
Ym 665 Youth Culture And Trends, Dean G. Blevins
Ym 665 Youth Culture And Trends, Dean G. Blevins
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Course Description: This course explores the issues facing youth today including sex, drugs/alcohol, media, music, family pressures, and modern philosophies. Students will examine theories of adolescent development, observe teenagers in secular and church settings, and prepare to minister to youth as they struggle with the issues of their culture.
Ot 630 Exegesis Of Isaiah, Mark J. Boda
Ot 630 Exegesis Of Isaiah, Mark J. Boda
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Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1986. Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 40-66. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997. Childs, Brevard S. Isaiah. OTL. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 2001. Arnold, Bill T. and John H. Choi. A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. New York, N.Y.: Cambridge University Press, 2003.
Ms 635 Renewing The Church For Mission, Howard A. Snyder
Ms 635 Renewing The Church For Mission, Howard A. Snyder
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DESCRIPTION This course focuses on the recurring phenomenon of renewal in the church as a key aspect of a biblical and contemporary ecclesiology. It seeks an understanding of the work of the Holy Spirit in renewing the church, drawing from biblical foundations, historical models, and contemporary examples of congregational renewal and renewal movements. Application is made especially to the life of the local congregation.
Bt 605 X1 Old Testament Theology, Tom Holsinger-Friesen
Bt 605 X1 Old Testament Theology, Tom Holsinger-Friesen
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“Considers representative theological themes and their historical development in the Old Testament employing methodology of the contemporary biblical theology discipline. Prerequisites: OT520, NT(IBS)510 or 511.”
Cd 510 Xl Foundations Of Christian Discipleship, R. Dale Hale
Cd 510 Xl Foundations Of Christian Discipleship, R. Dale Hale
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Welcome to Foundations of Christian Discipleship. I am so glad you have elected to take this course. While the title of the course suggests a beginning point, I want you to know that it will be broader than just a beginning point. By the end of the semester you will have developed a better understanding of what it means to help the church develop into a stronger, more intelligent, spiritually deep family of believers who are able to articulate their faith. However, do not make the mistake of thinking this is a specialized course. It is a course that broadly …
Bt 660 New Testament Theology, Ben Witherington
Bt 660 New Testament Theology, Ben Witherington
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Ice, Laura and B. Witherington, The Shadow of the Almighty, (Grand Rapids:Eerdmans, 2000). Witherington, B. The Living Word of God, (Baylor Press, 2007), hb. Witherington, Ben The Many Faces of the Christ (N.Y. Crossroad, 1998). Witherington, Ben. Jesus, Paul, and the End of the World, (Downers Grove: InterVarsity P, 1992). Witherington, Ben Paul’s Narrative Thought World, (Louisville: Westminster/J.Knox, 1994), pb.
Cd 655 Ministering With Children Through The Church, Catherine Stonehouse
Cd 655 Ministering With Children Through The Church, Catherine Stonehouse
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Children Matter: Celebrating their Place in the Church, Family, and Community, Scottie May, Beth Posterski, Catherine Stonehouse, and Linda Cannell Joining Children on the Spiritual Journey: Nurturing a Life of Faith, Catherine Stonehouse Real Kids Real Faith: Practices for Nurturing Children’s Spiritual Lives, Karen Marie Yust Offering the Gospel to Children, Gretchen Wolff Pritchard Children in Crisis: A New Commitment, Phyllis Kilbourn, ed. Additional reading for research paper
Ms 615 Foundations Of Church Growth Me700 Principles Of Church Growth, Art Mcphee
Ms 615 Foundations Of Church Growth Me700 Principles Of Church Growth, Art Mcphee
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Course Description The foundational principles and strategies of the Church Growth Movement seen as one approach to the issues in mission strategy and evangelization and as a means to inform congregational outreach and expansion. Draws from the apostolic vision and legacy of Donald McGavran. Focuses on both Western and Two-Thirds World Case Studies. Prerequisite for MS615 students: IS501.
Ot 610 Pentateuch, Brian D. Russell
Ot 610 Pentateuch, Brian D. Russell
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GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is a study of Genesis through Deuteronomy. It builds on the methodology of the first Inductive Biblical Studies course by further use of what has been previously learned and by emphasizing the study of books as wholes. Accordingly, there is special focus on the initial survey of books as wholes, the interpretation of parts of books in the context of the books as a whole and the synthesis of books. In addition, attention is given to thinking, valuing and living biblically by learning how to apply Scripture to life and ministry.
Cl 553 X1 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, S. Brian Yeich
Cl 553 X1 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, S. Brian Yeich
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The purpose of this class is to provide a thorough study of the polity and discipline of The United Methodist Church. This class, along with DO 690, CH 600, and DO 670, helps participants meet the requirements for United Methodist ordained ministry.
Cl 613 Equipping The Laity, Stephen L. Martyn
Wo 510 Worship Leadership In The Church, William C. Goold
Wo 510 Worship Leadership In The Church, William C. Goold
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Course Description: The primary focus of WO 510 is corporate worship. The course is not about a preferred worship style nor is it about a preferred musical expression in worship. The Bible, theology, history and practical application will be the lens through which acts/components/elements of worship are viewed, including worship space, time, prayer, Scripture, and the church’s music. Attention will be given to worship design, worship planning, worship leading, the sacraments/ordinances, the marriage service, the funeral service and other worship experiences with specific needs and foci. Throughout the course, the repeated, prevailing emphasis will be to equip and encourage pastors …
Cd 615 Xl Discipleship Development In The Family , Dean G. Blevins
Cd 615 Xl Discipleship Development In The Family , Dean G. Blevins
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A study of the relationship of the church to the home in the joint enterprise of strengthening the family, nurturing children and bringing them to mature Christian discipleship. Special attention is given to the contemporary threats to family life and the emerging needs of the family.
Co 520 A Syllabus And General Guide For Narrative Pastoral Counseling, Burrell D. Dinkins
Co 520 A Syllabus And General Guide For Narrative Pastoral Counseling, Burrell D. Dinkins
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Brandt, Kevin M. (1997) Story As A Way Of Knowing, Kansas City: Sheed & Ward Dinkins, Burrell D. (2005) Narrative Pastoral Counseling, Xulon Press. (You can purchase this book from the Cokesbury Bookstore, Amazon.com, or from Burrell Dinkins. Gretz, Stanley J. (1996) A Primer On Postmodernism Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co. Monk, Winslade, Crocket and Epston: (1997) Narrative Therapy in Practice: The Archeology of Hope, San Francisco, California: Jossey Bass. White, Michael and David Epston. (1990) Narrative Means To Therapeutic Ends, New York: W.W. Norton & company.
Ch 500 Turning Points In Church History, Meesaeng Lee Choi
Ch 500 Turning Points In Church History, Meesaeng Lee Choi
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Noll, Mark A. Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity, 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic Books, 2000. Olson, Roger E. The Story of Christian Theology: Twenty Centuries of Tradition & Reform. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1999. St. Athanasius. On the Incarnation. St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 2000. St. Benedict. The Rule of St. Benedict in English, ed. Timothy Fry. Liturgical Press, Hattaway, Paul and als. Back to Jerusalem: Three Chinese House Church Leaders Share Their Vision to Complete the Great Commission. Gabriel Publishing, 2003. CH500 Course Packet (ATS bookstore) Selected primary source and additional readings cited under …
Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Mark J. Boda
Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Mark J. Boda
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Longman, Tremper and Raymond B. Dillard. An Introduction to the Old Testament (2nd edition). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2006. Provan, Iain; V. Philips Long, and Tremper Longman. A Biblical History of Israel. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 2003. Tate, W. Randolph. Biblical Interpretation: An Integrated Approach (Revised Edition). Peabody: Hendrickson, 1997.
Mi 880 Seminar In Mission, Eunice L. Irwin
Mi 880 Seminar In Mission, Eunice L. Irwin
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Course Description: Seminar presentations surveying major transitions in Christian mission from theological and historical perspectives, with special attention given to the leaders, Church and mission conferences (including some writings and documents) which have shaped the concept and directed the task of mission. Students will participate in constructing parameters for a contemporary missiological paradigm in line with the values and objectives of our tradition.
Ym 632 X The Life Of The Youth Pastor, James Hampton
Ym 632 X The Life Of The Youth Pastor, James Hampton
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will explore principles of organization for the Youth Pastor; the relationship of personality to leadership styles and practices that form the Youth Pastor. This course assumes that the practice of youth ministry and spirituality are intimately related. (Catalog statement)PLACE OF COURSE IN THE CURRICULUM: This is a required class for all MAYM majors and is open to any other student as well.
Mm 511 512 W And X Mm 611 612 W And X, Ellen L. Marmon
Mm 511 512 W And X Mm 611 612 W And X, Ellen L. Marmon
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Mentored Ministry is a supervised, field-based experience, designed to teach an active/reflective pattern of ministry. We start with some basic assumptions, and we provide students with the opportunity to achieve some specific goals. This class combines students on the Wilmore and ExL campuses, giving us opportunities to interact in person and online with each other. Once you register, I’ll send you an electronic copy of the MM Handbook, which will acquaint you with our case study format, as well as the forms and guidelines you’ll use with your mentor.
Cl 616 Xl Leading Change, Charlotte Bates
Cl 616 Xl Leading Change, Charlotte Bates
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Change inevitably comes, particularly when an organization experiences healthy growth. This course addresses dynamics including change, transition, innovation, chaotic systems and conflict. Emphasis will be given to the leader’s roles as catalyst, coach and counselor at the individual, group and organizational levels.
Nt 520 New Testament Introduction, Fredrick J. Long
Nt 520 New Testament Introduction, Fredrick J. Long
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introduction to (1) the literature of the New Testament in its socio-historical, literary and canonical contexts; and (2) critical study of the New Testament.