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The tuition is $198.00 per 3 credit course which is $66.00 per credit.
Ministry Leadership Major:
There are 11 courses in this program.
Jesus said, “The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve.” And He instructed us to do likewise in the vocations we choose. The courses in the Ministry Leadership concentration combine the philosophy of a servant’s orientation with practical instruction in the principles of ministry.
Courses in the Ministry Leadership major prepare learners to serve the Body of Christ in ministry and ministry-related vocations, primarily within institutions that serve the Body of Christ, ranging from counseling, pastoral leadership, and administration to evangelism.
(Concentration: Evangelism)
Are you looking to share your faith with others? If so, an evangelism ministry concentration can help you develop the skills you need to be an effective evangelist. You’ll learn how to share your faith in a clear and concise way, build relationships with people from all walks of life, and minister to people in need.
You can take any of the below courses individually without being in a degree program.
Courses in the Evangelism Concentration:
1.) APTH 4675: Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God
This course is a wonderful investigation of God’s call to live in spirit and in truth. You will learn the importance of the illumination of scripture and the application of revelation knowledge as a means to living the victorious Spirit-filled life. Key topics include an examination of the limitations of reasoned (human) knowledge, the role of theology and doctrine, and the place of revelation knowledge in renewing the mind.
2.) BIBL 4481: Survey of the Book of Acts
As the Book of Acts documents the birth and development of a faith-based in the resurrected Christ, this course traces the spread of the gospel by and through the original Apostles. Key topics include the historical development of Christianity, challenges, and obstacles to the first evangelists, and the ministry of the Holy Spirit in evangelism.
3.) COMM 3785: Christian Apologetics: Understand Why You Believe
This course provides an introduction to apologetics, the study of the defense of the Christian faith. Students will learn how to identify and respond to common challenges to Christianity, such as the problem of evil, the reliability of the Bible, and the existence of God. They will also learn how to articulate the Christian worldview in a way that is both persuasive and engaging.
4.) MINN 4455: Homiletics 101: Sermon Preparation
This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to preach biblically faithful and engaging sermons. Students will learn the principles of sermon preparation, delivery, and evaluation.
5.) EVAN 3500: Preaching the Word of God
This course provides the practices and processes of effective preaching. Key topics include presentation and communication skills through the leading of the Holy Spirit, contemporaneous, spontaneous speaking, and connecting with others on a personal level.
6.) COMM 3780: Communicating Christian Faith- Soulwinning
This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate the Christian faith effectively and win souls for Christ. Students will learn how to share their faith with others, how to answer common objections to Christianity, and how to lead others to Christ.
7.) EVAN 4900: Studies in Radical Evangelism
This course uses the case study method to examine extraordinary evangelical events and people. We will be exploring the lives of several evangelists such as John Wesley, William Booth and others.
8.) HIST 3255: Comparative World Religions
Comparative World Religions is a course that explores the major world religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Confucianism, and Taoism. The course will examine the history, beliefs, and practices of each religion, as well as their impact on the world. Students will learn about the similarities and differences between the religions, and how they have shaped the cultures in which they are practiced.
9.) EVAN 3650: Evangelism Methods
This course will explore the different methods of evangelism that are available to Christians. It will cover the history of evangelism, the biblical foundations of evangelism, the theological issues related to evangelism, and the different methods of evangelism that are available to Christians. The course will also include a study of the different challenges that Christians face when they are trying to evangelize and the different rewards that Christians can experience when they are involved in evangelism.
10.) MINN 4355: The Touch of Christ: Ministering to the Broken
Ministering to the Broken is a course that will explore the biblical and theological foundations of ministry to the brokenhearted. The course will also examine the practical aspects of ministering to those who are hurting, including how to listen, how to pray, and how to offer hope and comfort.
11.) PHIL 3211: Philosophy of Evangelism
Philosophy of Evangelism is a course that will explore the philosophical foundations of evangelism. The course will examine the different ways in which evangelism has been understood throughout history, and it will consider the different arguments for and against evangelism. The course will also explore the role of evangelism in contemporary society.
