A systematic study of Christian ethics taken as a theoretical and practical discipline and offered at an introductory level. Attention is given to biblical and theological foundation as well as to current issues relevant to the witness of the Church in society. 3 semester hrs.
ETH3610 Marriage & Family A study of biblical and theological foundations for marriage and family life. Enables students to apply biblical moral standards in their family and marriage relations and in family life ministry. 3 semester hrs.
ETH4990 Current Issues in Christian Ethics An intensive study and research of one or more moral issues which are of immediate concern to the Church, society, and Christian ethicists. 3 semester hrs. Prerequisite: ETH 3600.
Evangelism EVA1100 Evangelism: Nature and Practice An introduction to the nature and practice of evangelism with an emphasis on its biblical, theological, and historical roots. Special emphasis will be given to the rationale and context for evangelization. 3 semester hrs.
EVA2920 Missional Approaches to Reaching Unchurched America A study of the population of the United States unreached by the evangelical church. The course will examine who the unchurched are and will analyze various methods employed to reach them. The course will focus on personal evangelistic approaches which effectively communicate the gospel with unchurched groups including students, business men and the urban population. 3 semester hrs.
EVA3510 Christian Growth and Discipleship An introduction to principles of development and their application to personal spiritual growth and discipleship development. 3 semester hrs.
EVA3610 Introduction to Church Growth An introduction to the nature and practice of church growth with emphasis on its biblical, theological, and historical roots. 3 semester hrs. Prerequisite: EVA 1100.
EVA3620 Church Evangelism An introduction to the development of a perennial program of evangelism in the local church. Study will be made of various successful programs of evangelism developed by churches throughout America. 3 semester hrs. Prerequisite: EVA 1100.
EVA3710 Practicum in North American Evangelism A combination of academic study and field church planting experience conducted in selected settings under approved supervision, in cooperation with the North American Mission Board and/or state conventions and local churches. 3 semester hrs. P/F. Prerequisite: EVA 1110 or permission of instructor.
EVA3720 Practicum in International Evangelism A comprehensive experience in an international setting including both practical involvement in personal and other types of evangelism and exposure to various methodologies and ministries of evangelism. 3 semester hrs. P/F. Prerequisite: EVA 1110 or permission of instructor.
EVA3740 Prayer & Spiritual Awakening An examination of the history of spiritual awakenings and the sociological milieu out of which these movements arose, along with their relationship to concerted prayer efforts. 3 semester hrs. Fall semester.
EVA3900 Current Topics in Evangelism: A study of selected current issues in the field of evangelism. Topics will be announced (May be taken more than once for credit). 3 semester hrs.
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