General Catalog for 2009-10

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(CHMN) Christian Ministries

1023.0 Introduction to Christian Ministry.

An introduction to Christian ministry, including theological founda-

tions and practical applications.

Fall/Spring

2223.0 Introduction to Student Ministry.

An introduction to the foundations, relationships, and programming of

student ministry in the local church.

Fall Odd Yrs

3103.0 Christian Counseling.

A study of principles and techniques of counseling with attention

given to certain problem areas confronting Christian counselors.

Spring Even Yrs

3123.0 Communicating the Gospel.

An introduction into the process of moving from the biblical message

to a presentation of the gospel. The course will include Bible

studies, multi-media presentations, teaching events, and other means

of communicating the gospel. Prerequisite: BIST 2023. [CAC-O]

Fall/Spring

3153.0 Discipleship Ministry in the Church.

A study of how church leaders can help Christians mature in their

faith through the ministry of discipleship. The course includes theo-

logical background and a survey of traditional, contemporary and

creative methods of discipleship. Prerequisite: THEO 1003.

Fall Odd Yrs

3223.0 Advanced Student Ministry.

A study of selected life issues encountered by students and ministers

to students. Prerequisite: CHMN 2223.

Fall Even Yrs

3403.0 Evangelism and the Church.

An introduction to the theology and methods of evangelism and church

growth.

Spring Even Yrs

3423.0 Advanced Christian Ministry.

A serious study of the theology of ministry and the ministry tasks

common to most full-time ministers, such as leadership issues, crisis

ministry, relational ministry, and spiritual development. Pre-

requisite: CHMN 1023.

Spring Odd Yrs

3433.0 CHMN Internship.

A supervised ministry intern experience available only to CHMN stu-

dents. The internship must relate to the pattern the student has

selected and must be approved in advance by the Chair of the Depart-

ment of Christian Ministries and the Dean of the School of Christian

Studies. This course will be graded on a Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

basis where Satisfactory is defined as any grade of C or higher and

Unsatisfactory is equivalent to any grade below C.

On Demand

4113.0 Issues in Christian Counseling.

A study of critical issues related to the ministry of Christian coun-

seling including contemporary cultural, psychological, and socio-

logical trends. Prerequisite: CHMN 3103.

Spring Odd Yrs

4213.0 Homiletics.

A study of the nature, preparation, and delivery of biblical sermons

and Bible studies. This course will investigate both traditional and

contemporary methods of sermon writing and style. Prerequisite:

CHMN 3123.

Fall

4406.0 Supervised Hospital Ministry

A supervised practicum designed to help students increase proficiency

in interpersonal skills and ministry in a hospital environment.

Fulfills the CHMN Internship requirement. Prerequisites: Junior

standing and faculty approval. Summer (at Baptist Medical Center in

Little Rock).

Summer

4801.0 4801-4893. Special Studies in Christian Ministries

Prerequisite: Permission of the Chair of the Department and the Dean

of the School.

On Demand