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Course Descriptions

 

Ministry & Theology
  

  • PMIN 1513 - EXTENSION SITE PRACTICUM I

    This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum I provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church leadership. Special attention is given to the development of the students calling and divine design. Practicum I and Practicum II provide the framework for practicums III through the senior capstone.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 1523 - EXTENSION SITE PRACTICUM II

    This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum II provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church leadership. Special attention is given to the development of the student’s vocational divine design. Practicum I and Practicum II provide the framework for practicums III through the senior capstone.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Practicum I

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 1542 - WORSHIP MINISTERIAL PRACTICUM I

    This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum I provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church worship leadership. Special attention is given to the development of the students calling and divine design. Practicum I and Practicum II provide the framework for practicums III through the senior worship capstone.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 2
  

  • PMIN 1552 - WORSHIP MINISTERIAL PRACTICUM II

    This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum II provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church worship leadership. Special attention is given to the development of the students vocational divine design. Practicum I and Practicum II provide the framework for practicums III through the senior capstone.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Practicum I

    Credits: 2
  

  • PMIN 2013 - LEADERSHIP AND ALIGNMENT IN FAMILY MINISTRY

    Explore a church-wide family ministry model that elevates alignment, age characteristics, parents, small groups, and volunteerism. Methods for transitioning from separate youth, child, and adult departmental models to an essential family ministry model will be addressed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 2023 - RESPONSIBLE MESSAGING IN FAMILY MINISTRY

    Develop communication, curriculum, teaching, and preaching approaches that are age appropriate, relevant, and life changing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PMIN 1003

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 2123 - CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY

    The course is designed to help students understand and engage in spiritual growth and cultivate their personal relationships with God. The course addresses such areas as prayer, Bible study, fellowship, trials, the grace of God, and the need to be obedient to God. Students will also become acquainted with various perspectives on spiritual life from the area of historical theology. This course requires careful study and reflection on appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 2203 - FAMILY MINISTRY STRATEGY

    This course introduces students to a family ministry model that considers alignment, age characteristics, parents, small groups, and volunteerism. Students learn to apply a family ministry strategy that begins with age-graded leaders working together.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 2223 - EVANGELISM AND MISSION

    A study of the history and practice of evangelism in the church, with an emphasis on the theological foundation and praxis. An investigation of the major methods of evangelism used throughout the history of the church and a contemporary application will be presented. Skills will be developed to become an effective and relevant witness for Christ in this generation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 2302 - STUDENT MINISTRY PRACTICUM I

    The course is designed to stress involvement in the practical ministry of the local church through supervised ministry activities. The main emphases of this course are ministry leadership, observation, experience, and reflection. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Background check

    Credits: 2
  

  • PMIN 2303 - STUDENT MINISTRY PRACTICUM

    The course is designed to stress involvement in the practical ministry of the local church through supervised ministry activities. The main emphases of this course are ministry leadership, observation, experience, and reflection. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 2333 - FOUNDATIONS FOR WORSHIP MINISTRY

    This course is an overview of key elements that are foundational for long-term effectiveness in worship ministry within the context of the local church. The course discusses vocation, identity, spiritual formation, and ethical practice in relationship to worship ministry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 2402 - STUDENT MINISTRY PRACTICUM II

    The course is designed to stress involvement in the practical ministry of the local church through supervised ministry activities. The main emphases of this course are ministry leadership, observation, experience, and reflection. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Background check

    Credits: 2
  

  • PMIN 2443 - FOUNDATIONS FOR MINISTRY

    This course is an overview of key elements that are foundational for long-term effectiveness in ministry within a variety of contexts with special attention to the ministry of the local church. The course discusses vocation, identity, spiritual formation, and ethical practice in relationship to ministry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 2513 - EXTENSION SITE PRACTICUM III

    This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum III provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church leadership. This course focuses on student’s vocational calling, God’s will, personal experience as it relates to calling, mentorship, reflective living, and how the individual is wired as a leader.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Practicum I-II    

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 2523 - EXTENSION SITE PRACTICUM IV

    This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum IV provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church leadership. This course focuses on developing a biblical worldview related to vocation, implementing personal giftings, understanding how rest relates to work, how to use a calendar, how to apply action steps, and how to live a life of servant leadership.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Practicum I-III  

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 2542 - WORSHIP MINISTERIAL PRACTICUM III

    This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum III provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church worship leadership. This course focuses on student’s vocational calling, God’s will, personal experience as it relates to calling, mentorship, reflective living, and how the individual is wired as a worship leader.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Practicum I-II

    Credits: 2
  

  • PMIN 2552 - WORSHIP MINISTERIAL PRACTICUM IV

    This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum IV provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church worship leadership. This course focuses on developing a biblical worldview related to vocation, implementing personal giftings, understanding how rest relates to work, how to use a calendar, how to apply action steps, and how to live a life of servant leadership as a worship leader.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Practicum I-III

    Credits: 2
  

  • PMIN 3003 - PARENT-FOCUSED FAMILY MINISTRY

    Explore patterns for empowering and supporting the family as the primary influence in the life of a child. An emphasis will be placed upon spiritual disciplines, rites of passage, and milestones. Strategies for cueing parents with timely and synchronized content will be addressed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PMIN 1003, PMIN 2013, PMIN 2023

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3023 - SMALL GROUP CULTURE IN FAMILY MINISTRY

    Develop approaches that maximize the benefit of community, relationships, and mentors to a child’s overall maturity and development. The course will examine approaches designed to provide multiple intergenerational mentors into each young person’s life for maximum impact.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PMIN 1003 , PMIN 2013 , PMIN 2023  

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3043 - THE POOR AND THE SUFFERING

    Students review the existence of and consideration for those who are poor and suffering in both domestic and international settings. Multiple views are presented, including political, social, geographical, climatic, biblical, and religious. Various solutions are examined, including historical and contemporary, with an emphasis on programs’ motivation and effectiveness. Approaching strategies from a community-based approach is a special focus of this course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3053 - DOMESTIC DISASTER SERVICES

    Domestic Disaster Services presents the foundational principles and skills necessary to plan and conduct services for the four phases of disasters: Mitigation, Preparation, Response, and Recovery. Emphasis is upon coordination of services between governmental, non-governmental, and faith-based organizations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3103 - RELATIONAL INTELLIGENCE

    This course explores relational intelligence from a Christ-centered perspective. It provides a framework for building healthy, God-honoring relationships in various arenas of life including ministry and leadership. There is emphasis on self-awareness and social awareness, developing conversational skills, learning to ask questions, listen attentively, and remain fully present. Students will be introduced to effective practices for growing in empathy, likeability, conflict management skills, and learn how to set healthy relational boundaries.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3113 - LEADING TEAM-DRIVEN ORGANIZATIONS

    This course is a study of team-leadership in the local church and other ministry contexts. The course examines leadership theories from a variety of perspectives that can be applied to teams composed of paid staff and/or volunteers.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3133 - HOMILETICS I

    This course is designed to prepare students with sermon construction, engaging the significance of preaching, the use of Scripture, intention, sermon structure, logical movement of main ideas, illustrations, introductions, conclusion, picturesque language, variety, and types of sermons. The overall approach uses expository methods for narrative passages and topics. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COMM 1433 and BIBL 2623

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3143 - LIVE CHURCH PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

    This course is a study of the application of audio and multimedia technologies in church, concert, conference, and large event settings. Specific attention is paid to: preparing the multimedia component of a service, producing large scale worship environments, and how to work with a production team effectively.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3163 - WORSHIP LEADING I

    This course is an introduction to the study of worship leading in a small group and corporate setting. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the spiritual life of the worship leader, how to exhort during corporate worship, how to build worship teams, as well as the musical and leadership skills necessary to lead musicians during corporate worship.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3163 - WORSHIP LEADING I

    This course is an introduction to the study of worship leading in a small group and corporate setting. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the spiritual life of the worship leader, how to exhort during corporate worship, how to build worship teams pastorally, as well as the musical and leadership skills necessary to lead musicians during corporate worship.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3173 - CHURCH PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY I

    A study of the production of music, audio, and multimedia content using computer technologies. Emphasis will be on the practical application of these technologies in a church setting. Basic areas covered include visual (still, video, streaming) and audio editing and production, related software applications (Powerpoint, Keynote, ProPresenter), related web-based resources, and basic recording technology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3183 - CREATIVE DIRECTING FOR CHURCH

    This course is a study of creative directing for the Church. Emphasis will be placed on how to create worship experiences for weekend services and conferences, service planning, storytelling, environment design, and how to manage a creative staff. This course will enable students to understand the creative process for designing, creating, and executing all creative elements in a weekend worship service.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3183 - CREATIVE DIRECTING FOR THE CHURCH

    This course is a study of creative directing for the Church. Emphasis will be placed on how to create worship experiences for weekend services and conferences, service planning, storytelling, environment design, and how to manage a creative staff. This course will enable students to understand the creative process for designing, creating, and executing all creative elements in a weekend worship service.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3183 - CREATIVE DIRECTING FOR THE CHURCH

    This course is a study of creative directing for the Church. Emphasis will be placed on how to create worship experiences for weekend services and conferences, service planning, storytelling, environment design, and how to manage a creative staff. This course will enable students to understand the creative process for designing, creating, and executing all creative elements in a weekend worship service.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3193 - SONGWRITING FOR THE CHURCH

    This course is an introduction to songwriting for the Church. Emphasis will be on the building blocks of worship music, lyrical and theological content, making memorable melodies, and co-writing songs. Special attention will be given to the development of contemporary worship songs that come from a local church context.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3213 - STRATEGIC MINISTRY

    This course is a study of approaches to strategic planning and the execution of strategic plans in ministry contexts. The course also examines the role of designing, communicating, creating, and evaluating systems necessary for the fruition of strategic plans.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3223 - CHILDRENS MINISTRY

    The course is a comprehensive overview of the foundations of a ministry directed toward children and family. An emphasis is placed on developing, administering, and evaluating the various aspects of leading a Spirit-led children’s and family ministry. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3233 - HOMILETICS II

    This course equips students to prepare and deliver of a variety of types of biblical sermons in a variety of settings. Students will learn techniques of biblical exegesis, reasoning and sermon structure, integration of effective illustrations and other creative elements. Students will observe and evaluate themselves, their peers, and a number of professional preachers to enhance their understanding of effective preaching.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PMIN 3133

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3263 - EVANGELISM & DISCIPLESHIP OF CHILDREN

    This course is an in-depth focus on evangelism and discipleship for children and families. Attention will be given to the various programs and events in which evangelism and discipleship take place. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3273 - FAMILY MINISTRY

    This course examines strategies for implementing a multi-generational approach in local church ministry. It focuses on connecting the generations through worship services that minister to all ages. Strategies that engage older generations in mentoring those younger and strategies to integrate families into an intergenerational setting will also be investigated. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3283 - CREATIVE COMMUNICATION IN MINISTRY

    This course is an introduction to creative and effective communication techniques within children’s and youth ministries. It will examine basic principles of the teaching-learning process, the art of storytelling, and a variety of other illustrative methods. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3303 - ELEVATING KEY FAMILY INFLUENCES

    In this course students explore patterns for empowering and supporting the family as the primary influence in the life of a child. Strategies for cueing parents with timely and synchronized content will be addressed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3513 - EXTENSION SITE PRACTICUM V

    This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum V provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church leadership. This course focuses on the variety of callings, how to use the Bible to help others identify God’s will, how to recognize the different elements related to calling, how to mentor others, the role of emotional intelligence, and how to lead in a variety of settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Practicum I-IV

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3523 - EXTENSION SITE PRACTICUM VI

    This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum VI provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church leadership. This course focuses on how a biblical worldview connects with practicum work, how to experiment with personal gifting, how to evaluate rest, how to distinguish healthy habits, how to reinforce measurable actions steps, and how to examine servant leadership in others.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Practicum I-V    

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3533 - PASTORAL THEOLOGY I

    This course is a study of the biblical materials as they relate to pastoral ministry. The course includes an overview of the pastoral theology, principles of decision making, and pastoral functions including weddings, funerals, baptism, communion, baby dedication, pastoral visitation, and worship service leading. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3542 - WORSHIP MINISTERIAL PRACTICUM V

    This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum V provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church worship leadership. This course focuses on the variety of callings, how to use the Bible to help others identify God’s will, how to recognize the different elements related to calling, how to mentor other worship leaders, the role of emotional intelligence, and how to lead in a variety of settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Practicum I-IV

    Credits: 2
  

  • PMIN 3552 - WORSHIP MINISTERIAL PRACTICUM VI

    This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum VI provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church worship leadership. This course focuses on how a biblical worldview connects with practicum work, how to experiment with personal gifting, how to evaluate rest, how to distinguish healthy habits, how to reinforce measurable actions steps, and how to examine servant leadership in others.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Practicum I-V

    Credits: 2
  

  • PMIN 3623 - CHURCH PLANTING & REVITALIZATION

    This course engages contemporary paradigms for missional church planting and revitalization. Practices are evaluated to determine the basic theological principles to be employed, including providing critiques for effectiveness of those principles and practices in various missional contexts. Resources for facilitating and assessing spiritual growth and in missional contexts are also presented and evaluated. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3633 - PRACTICAL THEOLOGY II

    An in depth study of the church and its program by means of a simulated church model. The class is organized as a church with all offices and organizations. A thorough examination of all church-related experiences such as business meetings, committees, building programs, mission’s convention, and special meetings are simulated by the class. Class interactions concerning the nurture and name of the Church complement the practical functioning of the class. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PMIN 3533

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 3833 - ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

    This course develops theologies of leadership upon which current trends in church organization and leadership techniques are assessed. The history of organizational and management theory is developed, as well as organization, leadership, and group process theories. Planning, programming, budgeting, and evaluation are considered in relation to congregational programs. Other areas of management are presented on an introductory basis, such as planning and managing change in an organization, systems analysis, conflict management, and review of leadership traits. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4023 - LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

    A theological rationale based upon the doctrine of the priesthood of the believer and the gifts of the Holy Spirit is developed with practical application for the recruitment and development of lay persons for ministry within the congregation and to the community. The course focuses on the identification of individual gifts and talents that persons may possess and the training of those individuals for various ministries. Styles of leadership, administrative functions and multi-staff relationships.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4043 - HOLISTIC DISCIPLEMAKING

    This course explores biblical and practical methods of helping persons grow to spiritual maturity and integrate into the life of the local church. Topics covered include assimilation, small group leadership, teaching methods, principles of teaching, lay ministry recruitment, training, supervision, and spiritual direction. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PMIN 2123

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4053 - STRATEGIC SERVICE IN FAMILY MINISTRY

    Explore how advocacy and volunteerism play an important role in a young person’s spiritual development. Integrated models of student ministry, strategic service, outreach, and advocacy will be explored. Best-practice management of volunteer principles will be examined for the purpose of increasing recruitment, retention, and organizational commitment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PMIN 1003, PMIN 2013, PMIN 2023

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4073 - REFUGEE AND MIGRANT POPULATIONS

    Populations of refugees and migrating groups undergo deep physiological, psychological, and economic challenges. Whether man-made or natural causes behind the disaster, those who experience these traumas are affected to varying degrees based on geography, language, age, gender, support structures, and socioeconomic dynamics. Students review the forces at work, current research, and individual and community-based approaches to serve these groups with compassion and effectiveness.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4083 - CRISIS PSYCHOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT

    The first few days through which individuals experience crisis are critical to their physical and psychological survivability. Support personnel must understand the foundational aspects of acute distress in both those experiencing crisis and those providing relief and support. Students are trained to identify stress symptoms and emotional suffering in order to assist as much as appropriate and then to direct individuals to qualified support specialists. This course is not intended for professional or trained counselors, but for those who are on site immediately following natural or human caused disasters.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4093 - PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY

    Governments use public policy to address social problems such as housing and welfare, to counter threats such as crime and illegal drugs, and to pursue other objectives, including revenue generation. A nation’s regulatory, distributive, and redistributive policies have direct impact to prevent, mitigate the impact, and to recover from internal crises. This course prepares students to interact with and influence decision makers at all governmental levels, and engaging agency administration at every level. Special focus is on advocacy for those people who often have a weaker voice to the decision process.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4113 - NON-PROFIT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

    This course is a study of financial management practices relevant to ministry in the local church along with other non-profit ministry contexts. The course will examine key aspects of financial management in non-profit ministry organizations, including: financial planning, capital campaigning, budgeting, fundraising, financial accountability, and human resource practices.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4133 - PASTORAL COUNSELING I

    This course is a study of the biblical basis for pastoral counseling, the basic techniques of pastoral care, a general introduction to the major areas of pastoral concern, counseling the sick, the grief-stricken, teenagers, the aged, and persons in crisis. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4143 - PASTORAL CARE OF FAMILIES

    This course emphasizes pastoral care ministry to families in various life situations. Special emphasis will be placed on the many psychological needs of children and youth along with practical ways of ministering to them through pastoral counseling and spiritual guidance. This course will also focus on the unique issues concerning ministry to special needs children and youth. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4153 - SPIRITUAL FORMATION OF FAMILIES

    This course examines the spiritual needs of the family and the role of the church as it relates to spiritual development. Particular attention will be given to the interdependency of physical, social, intellectual and emotional development with moral development and the stages of faith. An emphasis will be placed on the relationships between the teaching-learning process and spiritual formation. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4163 - PRACTICAL THEOLOGY OF THE LAITY

    This course is designed to help prepare pastors to train lay people to do the work of ministry in their work places, neighborhoods, and extended families.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4173 - THEOLOGY OF SONGWRITING

    This course is an introduction to the craft, development, theology, and history of songwriting. Special attention is given to the study and evaluation of song form and theology in both historic and contemporary contexts. General philosophies of songwriting and the specific approaches of historical and contemporary songwriters will be examined.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PMIN 3193

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4183 - CHURCH PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY II

    This course is a study of the application of audio and multimedia technologies in church, concert, conferences, and large event settings. Specific attention is paid to: preparing the multimedia component of a service, producing large scale worship environments, and how to work with a production team effectively.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PMIN 3173

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4193 - WORSHIP LEADING II

    This course is a study of worship leading and the worship leading team. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the spiritual life of the worship leader, developing the spiritual life of the worship team, worship organization, as well as the musical and leadership skills necessary to lead the worship team and congregation during times of corporate worship.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PMIN 3163

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4201 - WORSHIP MINISTRIES CAPSTONE

    This capstone course engages students in ascertaining the certainty and clarity of their call to be a worship leader. Students will develop strategies to withstand financial, emotional, physical, and spiritual pressures that will challenge that call throughout their careers. Students will move toward the clarification and assessment of their ministerial call through a series of interactions with faculty. Taken during the last semester, this course will include seminar presentations, personal interviews, and assessment procedures to provide insight and feedback. In addition, the course provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church worship leadership.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Practicum I-VII

    Credits: 1
  

  • PMIN 4223 - YOUTH MINISTRIES

    A study of the needs and characteristics of young people relating to their place in the home, school, church, and society. An investigation of methods and techniques to win and hold teens through a sound Christian education program and youth worship service. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4233 - PASTORAL COUNSELING II

    This course is a study of the roles and responsibilities of the pastoral counselor. It includes consideration of case studies, counseling resources, and clinical situations with special attention given to premarital, marital, and family counseling. It requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PMIN 4133

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4313 - STUDIO CHURCH PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

    A study of the production of music, audio, and multimedia content using computer technologies. Emphasis will be on the practical application of these technologies in a church setting. Basic areas covered include audio editing and production, related software application, related web-based resources, and basic recording technology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4323 - CHURCH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

    This course is a study of the various areas of pastoral responsibilities, including board administrations and organizations, committee organization, leadership training, budgeting, financing, planning, auxiliary organizations and their relationship to the total church program. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4423 - MULTIPLE-STAFF MINISTRY

    The meaning and forms of a multiple staff ministry will be developed on biblical values with the objectives of creating effective multiple-staff ministries and staff collegiality. The course assists the participant in the development of concepts and values that leads to commitments of shared ministry. Ways of dealing with concerns and issues which created conflict and interfere with staff collegiality are examined.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4503 - EXTENSION SITE PRACTICUM VII

    This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum VII provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church leadership. This course focuses on how to develop the calling of others, thinking broadly about the will of God, investigating the nature of calling, assemble a team of mentors, construct a plan for emotional intelligence growth, and develop  a framework to lead in a variety of settings. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Practicum I-VI

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4513 - EXTENSION SITE PRACTICUM VIII

    This capstone course engages students in ascertaining the certainty and clarity of their call to the care of souls, recognizing such certainty and clarity for longevity in church or para-church related ministry. Students will develop strategies to withstand financial, emotional, physical, and spiritual pressures that will challenge that call throughout their careers. Students will move toward the clarification and assessment of their ministerial call through a series of interactions with faculty. Taken during the last semester, this course will include seminar presentations, personal interviews, and assessment procedures to provide insight and feedback. In addition, the course provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church leadership.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Practicum I-VII 

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 4542 - WORSHIP MINISTERIAL PRACTICUM VII

    This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum VII provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church worship leadership. This course focuses on how to develop the calling of others, thinking broadly about the will of God, investigating the nature of calling, assemble a team of mentors, construct a plan for emotional intelligence growth, and develop a framework to lead in a variety of worship settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Practicum I-VI

    Credits: 2
  

  • PMIN 4552 - SENIOR WORSHIP MINISTERIAL PRACTICUM

    This course engages students in ascertaining the certainty and clarity of their call to the care of souls, recognizing such certainty and clarity for longevity in church or para-church related ministry. Students will develop strategies to withstand financial, emotional, physical, and spiritual pressures that will challenge that call throughout their careers. Taken during the last semester, this course will include seminar presentations, personal interviews, and assessment procedures to provide insight and feedback. In addition the course provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church leadership.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Practicum I-VII

    Credits: 2
  

  • PMIN 4923 - EVANGELIZING AND DISCIPLING YOUTH

    This course offers a brief history of youth awakenings; strategies, including small group ministry, one on one, campus ministry, and church-based events; spiritual growth and development of youth; and resources, including biblical texts and theological contexts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 5021 - RELATIONAL INTELLIGENCE III

    This graduate-level course explores relational intelligence from a Christ-centered perspective. It provides a framework for building healthy, God-honoring relationships in various arenas of life including ministry and leadership. There is emphasis on self-awareness and social awareness, developing conversational skills, learning to ask questions, listen attentively, and remain fully present. Students will be introduced to effective practices for growing in empathy, likeability, conflict management skills, and learn how to set healthy relational boundaries. This course complements the content in PMIN 5001 and 5011.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 1
  

  • PMIN 5142 - FOUNDATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLECTIVE IMPACT

    Large-scale impact requires broad cross-sector coordination. Collective impact approaches will be evaluated and contextualized for family ministry. Patterns for empowering and supporting the family as the primary discipler in the life of a child will be modeled. An emphasis will be placed upon spiritual disciplines, rites of passage, and milestones.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PMIN 5143    

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 5143 - LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

    Discover approaches to enhance organizational learning and leadership alignment in the non-profit ministry environment. Topics will include futuring, trends, strategy, change, and growth metrics. Leadership approaches for developing common language, wins, and synchronized programming will be modeled.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 5213 - HOMILETICS: METHODS OF BIBLICAL PREACHING AND TEACHING

    This class is designed to assist beginning and veteran preachers in the development of exegetical skills appropriate for effective preaching and teaching in the local church. An emphasis will be placed on the nature, method, variety, and importance of preaching from the Bible. Emphasis will also be placed on the practical implementation of theory by requiring full development of a series of sermons and/or curriculum plan.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate Standing

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 5223 - FOUNDATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLECTIVE IMPACT

    Large-scale impact requires broad cross-sector coordination. Collective impact approaches will be evaluated and contextualized for family ministry. Patterns for empowering and supporting the family as the primary discipler in the life of a child will be modeled. An emphasis will be placed upon spiritual disciplines, rites of passage, and milestones.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PMIN 5143

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 5233 - MANAGING CHANGE AND CONFLICT

    An examination of the dynamics of leading congregations through the various phases of church life, especially as difficult situations arise. The course will also examine methods of dealing with difficult people and situations of conflict arising from church life and church growth. Issues related to fairness, compromise, conciliation, and cooperation will be addressed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 5243 - GRADUATE PRACTICUM I

    Graduate Practicum I
     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 5343 - STRATEGIC MISSIONAL LEADERSHIP

    This course surveys contemporary models for mobilizing organizations as missional communities in their local and global contexts. The course covers the biblical foundations for an orthodox missiology and explores methods of identifying and nurturing the necessary leadership traits required to transform the mission and goals of an organization. It also addresses issues pertaining to organizational outreach, such as recruitment, motivation, communication, and implementation of effective outreach efforts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 5353 - EMPOWERED SPIRITUALITY AND DISCIPLESHIP

    This course surveys contemporary Pentecostal approaches and challenges to Christian spiritual formation. It offers a review of the biblical foundations and traditional Pentecostal practices or disciplines for a deeper spirituality. In addition it addresses various methodologies and challenges for spiritual formation within the student’s particular missional context.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 5373 - HOLISTIC PASTORAL COUNSELING

    A study of the techniques and relationships which serve to promote healthy adult growth and functioning. The course begins with an exploration of motivations for working in the helping fields. The course previews basic counseling skills such as warmth, empathy, concreteness, confrontation, interviewing, and treatment planning. The emphasis is on training helping professionals to help others. Personal cognitive-emotional awareness and theological-psychological balance is promoted through a study of individual functioning in interpersonal relationships.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 5423 - DEVELOPING DYNAMIC TEAMS AND COMMUNITY

    Investigate group and team theory for recruiting, developing, mobilizing, and mending teams of employees and volunteers for maximum effectiveness. Develop approaches that maximize the benefit of community, relationships, and mentors to kids and teenagers’ overall maturity and development. The course will explore manners in which churches program to provide multiple intergenerational mentors in each individual’s life for maximum impact.

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 5463 - MOBILIZING VOLUNTEERS AND GENERATIONS

    Explore how advocacy and volunteerism play an important role in a young person’s spiritual development. Best-practice management of volunteer principles will be explored for the purpose of increasing recruitment, retention, and organizational commitment.

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 5473 - FOUNDATIONS FOR CROSS-CULTURAL MINISTRY

    This interdisciplinary course is designed to prepare the student for effective ministry in the complexities of cross-cultural and sub-cultural settings. Foundational issues related to applied missions anthropology, inter-cultural communication, and contextualization will be addressed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 5543 - STRATEGIC THINKING AND RESPONSIBLE MESSAGING

    Explore practical strategic thinking competencies and skills for the effective development and use of a wide range of programming as tools for accomplishing biblical ministry objectives. An emphasis on teaching and messaging approaches that are age appropriate, relevant, and life changing will be modeled.

    Credits: 3
  

  • PMIN 5613 - GOVERNANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

    This course will examine structural models for governance of non-profit organizations. It will also introduce students to principles and practices employed by boards and administrations for the management of such agencies. Key topics will include board structure, finance, publicity, program planning, strategic planning, and utilizing consultants. Discover basic budgetary principles and procedures for not-for-profit agencies (including reporting, cost analysis, fundraising, and donor management), as well as an introduction to the situational analysis of the legal systems impacting the delivery of recreation and leisure services (including insurance, release forms, risk transference, and supervision).

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 1313 - SURVEY OF CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY

    A survey of the main Christian doctrines and their relevance today. The Bible is used as the primary source to establish and defend our theological position. Areas to be addressed include the doctrines of God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, Human Creation, Sin and Salvation, the Church and the Last Things.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 1503 - CHRIST, CULTURE, AND THE UNIVERSITY

    This course serves as an introduction to the Christian worldview and mission of the university and the academic tradition of liberal arts education. Students will engage in dialog, critical thinking, and critical reflection on issues concerning: (1) vocational calling, (2) academic preparedness, (3) social and cultural responsibility, (4) spiritual disciplines, and (5) personal effectiveness. The seminar is a collaborative effort of the university at large involving academic departments, support services from academic affairs, student development, enrollment, and the office of institutional effectiveness.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 2003 - THEOLOGICAL ETHICS

    An examination of moral and social conduct and decision making in light of biblical and theological teaching. Contemporary ethical issues are addressed (abortion, euthanasia, human rights, etc.). This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts. This course is cross-referenced with PMIN 2003 and PHIL 2003. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 2133 - THEOLOGY OF GOD AND HUMANITY

    An introduction to theology (its meaning and purpose), and an overview of the following theological areas: Scripture (revelation, inspiration, and canon), God (His existence, attributes, works and the Trinity), Christ (His person, nature, and works), and the Holy Spirit (His personality, deity, and work). Special attention is given to the statement of fundamental truths of the General Council of the Assemblies of God.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 3013 - THEOLOGY OF COMPASSION

    Compassion for others, especially for those in need, is a fundamental tenet of biblical theology. Compassion for humankind was the motivation for Christ’s mission to earth, as He mentions at the inauguration of his ministry in Luke 4: “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” This course reviews the biblical foundation for compassion and traces the Church’s theological interpretation and practical application of compassion throughout history.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 3133 - WI: THEOLOGY OF SALVATION, THE CHURCH, & ESCHATOLOGY

    This course examines sin (origin, nature, and implications) and salvation, the church (nature and mission), and the fulfillment of the purposes of God (physical death, resurrection, second coming, final destiny). Special attention is given to the doctrinal statements of the Assemblies of God.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    THEO 2133

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 5503 - SHAPE OF PRACTICAL THEOLOGY

    This course covers critical issues related to questions about the nature of God’s presence in everyday life. It develops a foundation for practical theology based on fundamental issues by defining dilemmas for study, developing a dialogue with pertinent sources, formulating and implementing reasonable intentions for resolving those dilemmas, and assessing the application of those intentions. This will involve theological reflection on the unique issues which arise in the major spheres of home, church, academy, and workplace.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 5533 - GRADUATE SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY I

    This course acquaints students with the foundational belief structures of Christian faith in relation to the Pentecostal theological tradition. Major doctrines such as theological method, the doctrine of God, revelation, scripture, sin, the person and work of Christ, and the nature of faith will be investigated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 5543 - GRADUATE SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY II

    This course acquaints students with the foundational belief structures of Christian faith in relation to the Pentecostal theological tradition. Major doctrines such as the doctrine of salvation, santification, the Holy Spirit, the church, and the last things will be investigated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3

Education
  

  • EDUC 1013 - LANGUAGE ARTS FOR EDUCATORS

    This course is a study of specific language arts skills required for K-12 teachers by the FLDOE competencies and skills and national/state/district content standards.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Declared Education Major

    Credits: 3
  

  • EDUC 2123 - CONTENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN FOR EDUCATORS

    This course focuses on the principles of effective instructional design and delivery in the K-12 setting. The course will cover models of effective teaching, Florida’s Educator Accomplished Practices, disciplines of writing lesson and unit plans, and state-adopted content standards (Common Core State Standards). Assessment and differentiated instruction will be covered.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDUC 2133

    Credits: 3
  

  • EDUC 2133 - INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION

    This course is a study of the nature and character of American education and how it has been influenced by our social structure, social values, and history. Contemporary issues in education are explored to help provide the student with an understanding of the social foundations of education. The course also includes an orientation to teacher and educational clinical programs, introduction to subject area competencies, professional skills and competencies, benchmarks for the pre-professional level of accomplished practices for teachers, and the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: None

    Credits: 3
 

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