Students are exposed to opportunities for
Christian service abroad while gaining an
overview of the present progress of the
Great Commission. Does not count toward
the Christian ministries major.
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Introduction to Global Vision
Matt Elofson
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Students are exposed to opportunities for
Christian service abroad while gaining an
overview of the present progress of the
Great Commission. Does not count toward
the Christian ministries major.
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CMIN 110 |
Intro to Intercultural Ministry Matt Browning
Spring |
Students are exposed to intercultural Christian
service opportunities while gaining an overview of
the present progress of the Great Commission.
Requires participation in spring or summer
short-term mission experience through the Institute
of Outreach Ministries or an APU sponsoring office
with final grade ‘In Progress’ until deadline for
service requirement reflection is reached. This
course serves as a prerequisite for the
Intercultural Christian Ministries Concentration.
Students must complete all course requirements by
the first day of the fall semester.
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The theological, educational, and social bases for ministry and service are examined. An analysis of the church's responsibility and methods for carrying out the ministry mandate of Jesus is emphasized. Field experience is required. Meets the general studies core requirement in God's Word and the Christian Response (Ministry). |
Fall 09 syllabus Fall 09 Course Calendar Christian College, Christian Calling: The Not-So-Great Divide Bridging Past and Future |
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02 and 07 Matt Elofson |
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CMIN 206 |
Intro to Practical Theology |
Students are introduced to
practical theology methods for integrating Christian
faith with the attitudes and activities of
contemporary society. This course examines
contemporary practices in various aspects of life,
teaching students how to develop uniquely Christian
positions and actions using the
practice-theory-practice methods of practical
theology. Special emphasis is placed on training
students to use this method in preaching, Bible
studies, small groups, and other forums where they
may teach Christians to integrate their faith and
daily lives. Prerequisite: CMIN 108
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CMIN 316 |
The Art of Leadership Paul Shrier Every semester
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This course helps the ministry and church leader
define leadership using theological, historical,
biblical, and contemporary research. The course
addresses the process of identifying and cultivating
leadership styles within one's self and the people
whom one serves. Meets the general studies
upper-division writing intensive requirement.
Prerequisite: CMIN 108, CMIN 206, or instructor's
permission
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Fall 09 syllabus Course calendar Readings: Why Work for Change?
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CMIN 318 |
Theology & Practice of Ministry Dick Pritchard Fall |
The life and work of the Christian pastor is studied
with attention to the broad range of duties,
rituals, and responsibilities for which the
contemporary Christian pastor is expected to have
competency. Topics for study include administration
of sacraments, church finance, staff administration,
worship, church boards, pastoral visitation, and
evangelism. Prerequisite: CMIN 206
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Fall 09 syllabus Handouts: Pastoral Ministry - A Partnership Between Academy and Congregation Sacraments and Rituals ppt. Grading Rubric - Ministry Practices |
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CMIN 326 |
Effective
Teaching in C.E.
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Students study the principles and procedures
involved in effective classroom teaching:
philosophies of teaching, methods, the
teaching-learning process, motivation, guidance,
integration, and evaluation. Prerequisite: CMIN 206
or instructor's permission
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CMIN 356 |
Developing Disciples
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This class develops a biblically informed approach
which features making reproducing disciples as the
central purpose of the Church. Students conduct an
assessment of the Church's/community's primary
purpose in light of Jesus' mission statement, "Go
and make disciples of all nations." (Matt. 28:19)
This course carefully examines the necessary
building blocks to produce a disciple- making
Church/community, with a significant focus on
developing disciples in the APU community. Each
student is required to lead a discipleship group.
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CMIN 401 |
Christian Ministries Internship I
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This course develops a student's ability to blend
Christian theology and Christian practice by
integrating classroom learning, hands-on practice,
spiritual formation, mentoring, and critical
reflection on the practice of the Christian faith.
Course work covers: biblical and theological
foundations of Christian practice, the context in
which the Christian faith is to be practiced, and
the dynamic relationship between the two. Students
are required to serve an average minimum of 8 hours
per week in hands-on field experience. Students must
also participate in small groups for reflection,
mentoring, and spiritual formation. Prerequisites:
CMIN 108, CMIN 206, THEO 303, and at least two
general studies Bible courses; CMIN 316 and senior
standing (CMIN/YMIN majors only)
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CMIN 402 |
Christian Ministries Internship II: |
This course is a continuation of the first semester
and has a similar format in terms of classroom
experience, field experience, and small groups. It
further develops a student's ability to blend
Christian theology and ministry by utilizing a
method of reflecting theologically on the practice
of Christian faith and facilitating the ability to
clearly state and defend one's own theology for
Christian ministry. Students are required to serve
an average minimum of 8 hours per week in hands-on
field experience. Prerequisite: CMIN 401
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Student Mid Term Self Evaluation
due March 9
Student Final Self Evaluation
due April 27
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CMIN 405 |
Christian
Mission in 21st Century
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An introduction to the biblical, historical, and
theological foundations of missions in a
contemporary world setting, both globally and
locally. The call, context, and preparation for
missionary service are examined. Prerequisite: CMIN
206
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CMIN 406 |
History &
Philosophy of C.E. |
The history of educational
theory, with emphasis on objective and philosophical
problems and biblical bases, is covered in this
course. Prerequisite: CMIN 206 or instructor's
permission
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CMIN 408 |
Principles
of Preaching |
This course offers a study of classical homiletics,
and a variety of sermonic methodologies. Sound
hermeneutical principles in exegesis of Scripture,
and the worship setting of the sermon with emphasis
on the delivery of effective expository sermons in
the contemporary world are covered. Prerequisite:
CMIN 206; corequisite: UBBL 343 or instructor’s
permission
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CMIN 416 |
Communicating the Gospel |
This course assists the student in following Jesus'
model of a people "filled with grace and truth"
(John 1:14). Special attention is given to writing,
speaking, teaching, interpersonal communication,
body language, problem solving, and other critical
tasks necessary to being a Christian and carrying
out the Great Commission. Prerequisite: CMIN 206 or
instructor's permission
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CMIN 446 |
Children`s
Educational Ministry |
Childhood development, the needs of children in
contemporary society, and biblical and theological
perspectives on children are examined, with an
emphasis on discerning the church's role in
nurturing spiritual formation in the faith
community. Prerequisite: CMIN 206 or instruction's
permission
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CMIN 456 |
Ministry
Organization & Administration
Spring |
This course examines the process of ordering the
ministry of the church or parachurch community for
the greatest effectiveness. This order is to be
understood theologically as a means of creating the
most ideal context possible for the Holy Spirit to
minister to and through people. All aspects of
strategic planning, church organization, and
administration are addressed. Prerequisite: CMIN
316, CMIN 206, or instructor's permission
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CMIN 466 |
Adult
Development & Spiritual Formation |
Prerequisite: CMIN 206 or
instructor's permission
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CMIN 495 |
Topics in
Christian Ministry |
This course engages the student in a focused and
intensive study of particular topics of direct
relevance and urgency in the practice of Christian
ministry. Topics vary from semester to semester, and
this course may be taken more than once as topics
change.Prerequisite: CMIN 206
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CMIN 496 |
Senior Seminar: Church and Society Paul Shrier
Every semester |
CMIN 496 Senior Seminar:
Church and Society (3) Students use practical
theology methods learned in class to create an
integrated Christian response to a contemporary
social issue. It considers the ethical, spiritual,
and community causes and impacts of social issues
and teaches students to develop informed Christian
responses to them. This course is taught in a
seminar format that includes a major paper and two
presentations. Meets the general studies senior
seminar requirement. Prerequisites: senior standing;
completion of the majority of the units required for
God’s Word and the Christian Response; completion of
the majority of coursework in the major; and
upper-division writing intensive course
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CMIN 497 |
Readings
(1-4) |
This is a program of study concentrating on assigned
readings, discussions, and writing arranged between,
and designed by, a student of upper-division
standing and a full-time professor. May be repeated
for credit. An independent study fee is assessed for
each enrollment in this class.
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CMIN 498 |
Directed
Research (1-4) |
This course provides instruction in research design
and technique, and gives students experience in the
research process. The one-unit expectation
encompasses no less than 30 hours of work with
accompanying reading, log, writing, and seminar
presentation within the department or in a
university research symposium. No more than one unit
may be used to fulfill preparatory readings
requirement. An independent study fee is assessed
for each enrollment in this class. May be repeated
for credit. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing
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GLBL 301 |
Anthropology of Everyday Life #UDW |
The course enables students to encounter and
understand human differences within local
communities through the combined study of topics in
applied anthropology and the development of
cross-cultural relationships. Insights are also
drawn from sociology, intercultural communication,
and missiology. Meets the general studies
elective requirements and upper-division writing
intensive requirement.
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GLBL 310/COMM 310 |
Intercultural Communication |
The course explores the dynamic processes of
establishing a relationship between culturally
diverse individuals. Respecting divergent cultural
patterns is promoted, but not at the expense of
neglecting the consideration of salient spiritual,
moral, and ethical issues involved in intercultural
communication. Meets the general studies elective
requirement.
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GLBL 315 |
Urban Explorations (3)# UDW |
Problems, and prospects of greater Los Angeles. It
promotes the understanding of urban systems in
historical context, the application of global
perspectives, and the collaborative exploration of
solutions. Course is available only through the
L.A. Term Program.
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GMIN 529 |
City in Theological Perspective (4) |
Students examine theological perceptions of the
city, with an emphasis on ministry in and to the
polis. Requires department approval for an
undergraduate to take this graduate course.
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PHIL 370 |
Comparative Religions |
This course embraces a study
of the great religious systems of the world,
including the worship of the most primitive groups,
as well as the religions of ancient Egypt, Greece,
Mesopotamia, and Rome. It reviews the various
religions of the present world, including Buddhism,
Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Shintoism,
Taoism, and Christianity.
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YMIN 200 |
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This course develops students' abilities to develop
and implement a philosophy of ministry. Emphasis is
placed upon the theological, philosophical, and
practical viability of various current youth
ministry philosophies and identifying unique
philosophical emphases relevant to particular
contexts. Students engage in an assessment of their
own personal gifts, personality, and ministry
calling in the light of ministry foundations.
Prerequisites:CMIN 108
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YMIN 201 (will be YMIN 301 in Spring 2010) |
Adolescent Development and Family Ministry
Cheryl Crawford
Spring (beginning 2010)
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This course equips students to design and apply
practical theology methods and programs that empower
the family. Specific focus is placed upon the
behavioral characteristics and the social
development of adolescents, including identity,
cognitive and moral, emotional, and spiritual
development, and faith formation. Prerequisite: YMIN
200 or instructor's permission: pre- or corequisite:
PSYC 290
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YMIN 300 |
Adolescent Culture and Evangelism |
This course helps students
understand the interplay among culture in general,
youth culture, and evangelism. Since cultural forces
are constantly shifting, emphasis is placed on
ethnographic principles and practices to help
understand and share the Gospel in a specific youth
context. Prerequisite: YMIN 200 or instructor's
permission.
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YMIN 305 |
Integration of Faith and Sports (formerly YMIN 210 Philosophy and Theology of Sports Ministry) Steve Quatro Fall
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This course examines biblical, theological,
philosophical, and psychological foundations of
sports ministry. The course includes a brief history
and philosophy of sports ministry including
successful and unsuccessful models beginning with
New Testament models for using sports in ministry to
the present formation of the National Association of
Church Sports and Recreational Ministries (NACRSM).
Theology foundations include a theology of
competition, victory, unity, character formation,
and sportsmanship.
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YMIN 310 |
Evangelism and Discipleship in Sports Ministry Phil Wolf Spring |
This course examines the mandate of the Gospels in
the Great Commission to "make disciples" within the
culture of modern athletics and in the context of
sports ministry. Students learn the skills to
effectively use sports recreation as vehicles to
accomplish the ministry of evangelism and
discipleship.
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YMIN 326
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Studying and Teaching and Bible |
This course helps students
develop skills in biblical exegesis and teaching
biblical principles to youth. Emphasis is placed
upon evaluating students' ability to teach the Bible
in settings both inside and outside the classroom.
Prerequisites: CMIN 206, UBBL 100, UBBL 230, or
instructor's permission.
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Christian Values and Human Sexuality |
This course involves an interdisciplinary
examination of physiological, sociocultural,
psychological, and theological bases of human
behavior with attention devoted to student's
development of a personal perspective toward
sexuality that integrates Christian values and moral
integrity. Students learn to assess and understand
an adolescent's sexual develoment, problems, and
issues that relate to sexological and moral
development. Prerequisite:YMIN 200, YMIN 301, or
permission of instructor
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YMIN 403 |
Adolescent Issues and Interventions Mike Medeiros Variable |
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YMIN 495 |
Topics in Youth Ministry:
Worship and
Spiritual Disciplines in Youth Ministry Brad Griffin Variable |
This course engages in a
focused and intensive study of particular topics of
direct relevance and urgency in the practice of
youth ministry. Topics vary from semester to
semester, and this course may be taken more than
once as topics change.
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Fall 09 syllabus Integration Paper Guidelines Worship Site Visit Handout
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Topics in Youth Ministry: Intro to Urban Youth Work Dan Hodge |
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Topics in Youth Ministry:
Camping Ministry Cheryl Crawford |
Spring 2008 syllabus |
