2009-2010 Academic catalog
ME Evangelization and Church Growth E. Stanley Jones School of World Mission and Evangelism ME612 Christian Conversion (3) Staff This course prepares students to analyze and understand the centrality of conversion in the Christian tradition. Students are introduced to classic Christian conversion narratives and reading strategies in order to leverage the wisdom of this tradition for their own spiritual formation and ministry, especially that of evangelization. Meets with MS612 on the Kentucky campus. Prerequisite: IS501. ME630 Planting New Churches (3) McPhee An orientation to the theological, sociological and practical dimensions of starting new churches in the United States and other lands. Includes one or more field experiences. Meets with ME 730 on the Kentucky campus. ME700 Foundations of Church Growth (3) Hunter, McPhee 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. Meets with MS615 on the Kentucky campus. ME710 Principles of Interpersonal Evangelism (3) Hong, McPhee A survey of concepts, models, techniques and training methods employed in interpersonal evangelism. Some cross-cultural considerations. May include field experiences. Meets with MS625 on the Kentucky campus. ME725 Issues of Literacy, World English, and Communication of the Gospel Worldwide (3) Staff An examination of the relevant history and selected theories of current discussions about the state of literacy (or illiteracy) and economic, social, political, and other implications for practicing the mission of the church in the spirit of John Wesley’s theology, both in North American and global contexts. Discussions also address ways in which the explosion of World English further enhances as well as complicates the situation.
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ME730 Planting New Churches (3) McPhee An orientation to the theological, sociological and practical dimensions of starting new churches in both the United States and other lands. Includes one or more field experiences. Meets with ME 630 on the Kentucky campus. ME735 Theology of Evangelism (3) Hong, McPhee Various theologies of evangelism are examined in light of both their historical and contemporary expressions. The course seeks to clarify the basic Gospel message and aid students in their design of theologically appropriate methods and motivations for its communication. Meets with MS692 on the Kentucky campus. ME740 Tutorial in Evangelization and Church Growth (1-3) Staff For students with specialized interests/needs in selected areas of study. Consult syllabus for prerequisites and course requirements. See academic policy. May be repeated. ME745 Leadership of the Church for the Unchurched (3) Hunter Studies in organization leadership, especially the leadership of change, applied to the contemporary challenge of helping local churches move from tradition to mission and become effective apostolic churches. Draws from the writings and legacy of Lyle Schaller. Meets with MS620 on the Kentucky campus. ME750 Advanced Church Growth (3) Hunter A seminar exploring advanced themes, issues, research principles, historical models, regional case studies and recent developments in the Church Growth School of missiology, including some attention to the strategies of Christian movements. ME760 Ministry and Evangelism in the Small Church (3) McPhee An intensive examination of the special historical, sociological and interpersonal dynamics of smaller congregations, with attention to the challenges and opportunities for evangelism effectiveness in such settings. Meets with MS630 on the Kentucky campus.