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MINISTRY
PASTORAL MINISTRY
PM 560 The Pastoral Ministry 3 Units
A course designed for perspective pastors, to help
them understand and solve the personal problems and religious perplexities of
their church members. Consideration of personality abnormalities and
professional referral.
PM 561 Methods of Evangelism 3 Units
A study into the various forms of personal and mass
evangelism such as personal witness, small group, cell group, mass meeting,
media, etc. The student may be required to become involved in some form of
evangelism during the term.
PM 562 Advanced Church Planting and Growth 3 Units
A continuing course of Church Planting and Growth with
special emphasis on methodology how to accomplish demographic studies, identify
target groups, develop programs for church growth, and initiate cell group
outreach.
PM 566 Liturgy 3 Units
A study of the Christian liturgical foundation and
practices. Attention will be given to many of the liturgical forms of worship
on the basis of biblical, historical, and theological perspectives, and
liturgical application will be possible to students.
PM 567 Introduction to Church Music 3 Units
A study of the Christian music ministry used in
evangelization including its fundamental forma, principles, and methods in a
theoretical perspective. In a Practical perspective, this course deals with
planning, preparing, and progressing music worships for evangelization as a
team ministry, and the significance of music contextualization mission fields.
PM 568 Advanced Church Music and Worship 3 Units
A practical course on how a Christian worker or pastor
can lead large groups in singing and worship. The student will be expected to
lead group worship in class.
PM 573 Practical Homiletics I 3 Units
This course includes a study of the great expository
preachers of the past, and organization and building of expository sermons with
a view of development of the fundamentals of expository thinking and preaching.
Student will be expected to write and deliver at least two sermons before a
group.
PM 574 Practical Homiletics II 3 Units
PM 575 Spiritual Warfare 3 Units
A study of the biblical teachings concerning the
purposes and tactics of the spirits of darkness and the strategies and
resources to combat them. This is a Bible theology course, therefore, major
engagement with
the scripture is required in the course.
PM 576 Prayer & Prophecy 3 Units
PM 577 Pastoral Leadership 3 Units
An introduction to the theory and practices of
Leadership including the discussion of transmission of visiongoal setting, time
management, exercising authority appropriately for various type situations and
follower, working with volunteers, delegation of authority and responsibility,
and conflict management.,
PM 578 Spiritual Leadership 3 Units
PM 579 Pastoral Internship 3 Units
Supervised work of at least ten weeks duration that
has been approved previously by the college supervisor. A comprehensive journal
of activities is required of each intern and written evaluation by the intern
and onsite supervisor. Check for particular requirements of each internship.
Current internships are Intercultural Ministry Internship. Other internships
may be developed.
PM 581 Church Sacred & Ceremony 3 Units
PM 664 Advanced Pastoral Counseling 3 Units
Continuing course of Pastoral Counseling with special
emphasis on the practices of pastoral counseling, crisis counseling and family
ministry programs.
PM 665 Advanced Church Planning and Administration 3
Units
How a pastor deals with various agencies outside the
church such as Social Worker, IRS, City, and Planning Commissions for zoning.
Special discussion about when a pastor can handle problems himself and when he
needs legal or professional counsel.
PM 671 Urban Ministry 3 Units
This is an introductory course in the problems of
innercity ministries. This course will deal with overcoming racial and language
barriers and will emphasize ministry strategies.
PM 678 Spiritual Foundations 3 Units
Spiritual basics such as prayer fasting, guidance,
deliverance, etc., will be studied in relation to the ministry of the pastor.
YOUTH MINISTRY
YM 560 Advanced Youth Ministry 3 Units
An advanced course in youth ministry skills. The
development of creative programs, activities, and special events; promotion and
financing; evaluating the youth program; interrelation with parachurch
organizations; and special problems in counseling
teenagers will also be discussed. The structure of the
Assemblies of God youth ministries, programs, and materials available on the
sectional, district, and national levels will be included.
YM 561 Youth Evangelism & Discipleship 3 Units
The emphasis of this course will be upon evangelizing
teenagers in the innercity. Students will review various youth evangelistic
programs, outreach and mission activities, drama, discipleship and Sunday
school programs. Students will also be required to memorize key scriptures for
evangelism.
YM 564 Methods of Adolescent Counseling 3 Units
This course is designed to give the youth counselor
the basic tools for understanding the problematic issues that modern teenagers
face. This course will cover such topics as: drug abuse, sexuality, dating,
peer and racial tensions, parentteen relationships, suicide, gangs, and
emotional and physical abuse, Student will concentrate on the latest counseling
techniques.
YM 566 Worship in Youth 3 Units
This course deals with an intensive study of worship
in youth ministry. Introduction to Biblical basis of worship, a practical
application of songleading skills in youth worship.
YM 677 Special Youth Activities 3 Units
A study of philosophy, objectives, administration, and
method of camp and retreat activities. Type of camping and retreats, training
of leadership, program planning, recreational activities, and organizational
principles will be covered.
YM 678 Youth Ministry Practicum 3 Units
The practical application of acquired skills in youth
ministry. The student will observe a working professional and participate in an
expanding level of responsibility.
YM 679 Youth Ministry Internship 3 Units.
Supervised work in youth ministry of at least eight
weeks in duration that has previously been approved by the college. A
comprehensive journal and evaluation by the supervisor are required.
WORLD MISSION
WM 560 Advanced Missions 3 Units
The continuing course of Introduction to Missions with
special emphasis on methodology and the Pentecostal thrust into the missions.
WM 561 Evangelism & Discipleship 3 Units
A study of the total church program of evangelism,
including personal evangelism and followup ministry. Attention is given to the
Biblical foundation of various types of evangelism with memorization of
important Scriptures. The training of lay people in evangelism and discipleship
is emphasized.
WM 562 Biblical Basic of Mission I (Old Testament) 3
Units
This course is designed to provide a steady of the
biblical basis for the worldwide missionary effort so vital to mission today.
Following a brief introduction to the present day need for mission, a detailed
study of the major Old Testament texts and events that provide the basis for an
understanding God's universal redemptive purpose is presented.
WM 563 Biblical Basic of Mission II (New Testament) 3 Units
This course is designed to continue a study of the
biblical basis. Following a brief introduction to God's universal redemptive
purpose found in the Old Testament, a detailed study of the major New Testament
textsand events that call for a vigorous missionary endeavor today is
presented.
WM 567 Sociology of Mission 3 Units
This course considers necessary qualifications and
training for missionary appointment. The study also includes a review of the
relationship of the missionary society. Further, it views personal, family,
cultural, and social problems of the field.
WM 575-578 Area Studies 3 Units
These are area studies dealing with current world
missions in the areas where missionaries work. Each country is studied from the
standpoint of geography, history, religion, politics, economy and missionary
history, but with a focus on present involvement.
WM 575 Asia
WM 576 Europe and Middle East
WM 577 Africa
WM 578 Latin America
WM 579 Short-term Missionary Internship 3 Units
A special course designed for Missionary journeymen.
The program will combine field work under local supervision and written work to
be submitted to the professor by mail.
WM 664 Missionary Principles and Practice 3 Units
This course introduces the student to modern methods
in missions. It includes a study of the missionary policies and practices from
the perspective of the Bible. Central to the course is a review of the
indigenous principle in developing, governing, supporting, and perpetuating the
church in the mission field.
WM 665 The Local Church and World Mission 3 Units
Designed to integrate principles of cross_cultural
communication and theology and strategy of missions within a total conceptual
framework to aid the local church in mission involvement.
WM 668 Mission Anthropology 3 Units
Introduction to cultural anthropology with special
attention to the application of anthropological perspectives to Christian
Mission.
WM 669 Spiritual Conflicts and Counseling 3 Units
A study of the conflict between the kingdom of
darkness and the kingdom of light with an emphasis on the authority, power,
protection as well as the vulnerability of the believer. The techniques of
counseling the spiritually afflicted are also considered.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
CE 560 Advanced Christian Education 3 Units
Continuing course of Christian Education with special
emphasis upon curriculum development for the various age groups in the church,
and teaching the students the various methods.
CE 561 Methods & Principles of Teaching 3 Units
An indepth study of the teachinglearning process with
primary emphasis on creative, effective methods to develop quality teaching.
Creative Bible study methods and leading Bible study groups are included.
CE 569 Sunday School Ministry 3 Units
A study of the Sunday School with particular emphasis
on its place in the church's contemporary ministry of Bible study and outreach.
CE 571 Children Education 3 Units
The course prepares the student for local children's
church ministries both educational and evangelistic. It aims the development of
a comprehensive program suited to the needs of various age levels and gives
special attention to educational
CE 573 Adult Education 3 Units
The course prepares the student for ministries to the
local church. It aims at the development of a comprehensive program suited to
the needs of all adults including college age, singles, and other adults.
CE 580 Discipleship & Training 3 Units
A study of foundations, principles, theories, and
methods of discipleship and training.Through theoretical studies and practical
applications. This course expands the equipping ministry to equip the believers
to be ministers. This is a biblical, theological course, therefore, major
engagement with the scripture is required in this course.
CE 661 Advanced Methods & Principles of Teaching 3 Units
An advanced study for the principles of teaching, with
further investigation into and application of the principles presented in the
introductory course.
CE 674 Marriage and Family Counseling 3 Units
Based on a biblical theology of family life, this
course aspects the students in a study of marriage counseling in a church
setting. It focuses on premarital, marital, and family counseling.
CE 675 Women in Christian Ministry 3 Units
An investigation of the role of women in ministry and
leadership in the light of Scripture and current trends.Assessment of role
expectancies and role relationships.
CE 676 Ministry to Single Adults 3
Units
Investigation of single adult ministries in the
context of the local church.Emphasis in the development of an effective single
adult ministry. Various proven and experimental models of single adult
ministries will be examined.
CE 677 Counseling Troubled Families 3 Units
A comparison of positive and negative family systems
in Scripture, in theory and in church life.The development of a team approach
to intervention, enrichment and equipping for ministry to families.
DOCTORAL COURSE
In addition to the courses listed under specific
disciplines above, students in the doctoral course may register for the
following types of studies under the guidance of qualified faculty approved by
CTS.
DC 790 Field Study 4 Units
Field-based study directed by instructor, using
participants observation and interviewing technique.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
DC 791 Field Research 4 Units
Field_based research, designed to provide training in
research methods for doctoral students and to yield contributions to current
knowledge.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
DC 792 Practicum 4 Units
Practical experience in applying theory and methods of
the discipline, under the guidance of a faculty member and of a qualified field
supervisor.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and of
professional supervisor. Advanced preparation in the discipline may be required
in some cases.
DC 793 Workshop 4 Units
Practical sessions applying methods and techniques.
Students typically do hands_on practical assignments or participate in group
projects. Specific topics vary and different workshops may be taken for credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
DC 794 Internship 4 Units
Intensive supervised internship in a professional work
setting, under the guidance of a faculty member and of a qualified supervisor.
Specific objectives are defined in a learning contract. Normally, 8 Units per
week of supervised work and in_service training are required over the semester
per unit credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and of
professional supervisor.
DC 796 Conference 4 Units
Conferences in which experts present papers on a range
of topics. Students typically do related readings and write a major paper; they
sometimes participate as discussants. Conference topics vary.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
DC 797 Colloquium 4 Units
Special sessions with experts from different
disciplines presenting papers focused on a particular theme. Students typically
receive credit in their own discipline, doing related readings and writing a
major paper under the guidance of an instructor in their field; they also may
participate as discussants. Colloquium themes vary. Prerequisite: Consent of
instructor
DC 798 Symposium 4 Units
Special sessions with several experts presenting
papers focused on a particular topic. Students typically do related readings
and write a major paper; they sometimes participate as discussants. Specific
subjects
vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
DC 799 Ph.DDissertation
Research for and writing of a Ph.D dissertation.
Prerequisite: Advancement to Candidacy, completion of
doctoral qualifying examination, and consent of doctoral committee.
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