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MUSC 1103 - A HISTORY OF JAZZ
This course examines the most significant styles of American music in chronological order beginning with its roots and continuing through the present day.
Prerequisites & Notes
none
Credits: 3
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MUSC 1112 - WORSHIP MUSIC THEORY I
A study of fundamental musical concepts with emphasis on notation, rhythm, key signatures, intervals, scales, and chords. Special emphasis will be placed on the practical application of music theory in
teaching contemporary worship music, and directing worship team rehearsals.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Passing score on the worship music theory placement exam or passing grade of a “C” or higher in Introduction to Music Theory, which may be taught as part of Worship Practicum at each extension site.
Corequisite: MUSC 1151 Worship Aural Theory I
Credits: 2
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MUSC 1112 - WORSHIP MUSIC THEORY I
A study of fundamental musical concepts with emphasis on notation, rhythm, key signatures, intervals, scales, and chords. Special emphasis will be placed on the practical application of music theory in teaching contemporary worship music, and directing worship team rehearsals.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Passing score on the worship music theory placement exam or passing grade of a “C” or higher in Introduction to Music Theory, which may be taught as part of Worship Practicum at each
extension site.
Corequitite: MUSC 1151 Worship Aural Theory I
Credits: 2
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MUSC 1132 - MUSIC THEORY I
This course is the study of fundamental musical concepts with emphasis on notation, rhythm, key signatures, intervals, scales, major/minor tonality, and chord construction found in Western music.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUSC 1002 or Theory Placement Exam
Credits: 2
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MUSC 1151 - WORSHIP AURAL THEORY I
This course is intended to provide the student with a comprehensive study in sight singing and melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: MUSC 1112 Worship Music Theory I
Credits: 1
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MUSC 1232 - MUSIC THEORY II
This course is a study of the fundamental principles of harmonic progression and harmonic rhythm, seventh chords, modulation, secondary dominants, leading-tone chords, and four-part composition. Included in this course is the study of small musical forms.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUSC 1133
Credits: 2
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MUSC 2332 - DIGITAL MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR WORSHIP
This course studies the aesthetics and techniques of music composition using electronic resources including computers, hardware samplers, synthesizers, digital recording equipment, and analogue recording equipment. Class work includes hands-on work with recording, editing, compositional software, and compositional hardware.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 2
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MUSC 2412 - ELECTRONIC MUSIC COMPOSITION
This course studies the aesthetics, history, and techniques of music composition using electronic resources including computers, hardware samplers, synthesizers and digital or analogue recording equipment. Class work includes hands-on work with recording, editing, and compositional software and hardware.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 2
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MUSC 3013 - DIGITAL MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR WORSHIP
This course studies the aesthetics and techniques of music composition using electronic resources including computers, hardware samplers, synthesizers, digital recording equipment, and analogue recording equipment. Class work includes hands-on work with recording, editing, compositional software, and compositional hardware.
Prerequisites & Notes
None.
Credits: 3
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NSCI 1034 - LIFE SCIENCE LECTURE/LAB
This course includes the major biological principles and their application to the general health and well being of humankind. Problem solving and explanation of biological phenomena is expected to be the basic process development approach.
Prerequisites & Notes
NSCI 103L or non-biology majors only
Credits: 4
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NSCI 2704 - INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE (LECTURE & LAB)
This course is an overview of the application of forensic science, how it applies to the criminal justice system, and an overview of forensic lab techniques with an emphasis on physical evidence recovery and analysis including trace evidence, blood splatter, fingerprinting, and DNA analysis. This course is designed to provide students an understanding of the techniques and abilities of forensic science with regard to investigative and criminalistic activities. This course meets the science (with lab) general education requirement and the specialized needs of the Criminal Justice program.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 4
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NURS 2113 - NUTRITION FOR NURSES
This course provides an overview of nutrition including wellness, food nutrients, health promotion and nutrition therapy for various disease processes.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Admission to the RN to BSN program or permission of the Director of Nursing.
Credits: 3
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NURS 2203 - FAITH INTEGRATION SEMINAR IN NURSING
This course will provide the students with the knowledge and skills for working within their faith communities. It will encompass the intentional care of the spirit as well as health promotion and prevention or to assist with illness related aspects within the faith community considering the values, beliefs, and practices of each student’s community of faith.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: NURS 3124 - Applied Pharmacology
NURS 3133 - Psychiatric Nursing
NURS 313L - Psychiatric Nursing Clinical
NURS 3144 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I
NURS 314L - Medical-Surgical Nursing I Clinical
Co-requisite: NURS 4204 - Medical-Surgical Nursing II
NURS 420L - Medical-Surgical Nursing II Clinical
NURS 4212 - Care of the Childbearing Family
NURS 421L - Care of the Childbearing Family Clinical
NURS 4322 - Pediatric Nursing
NURS 432L - Pediatric Nursing Clinical
Credits: 3
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NURS 3153 - RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
This course prepares students to evaluate and synthesize research data, particularly from outcomes, intervention, and translational research. Students use these skills to analyze practice protocols, making recommendations for their improvement.
Prerequisites & Notes
NURS 3203, NURS 3113, and NURS 3214
Credits: 3
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NURS 3203 - TRANSITION TO THE BACCALAUREATE NURING ROLE
This course explores the BSN competencies, which differ from those of a nurse holding an associate degree. The course will focus on a deep understanding of the changing U.S. health care delivery system, including its relationship to nursing theories, standards and scope of practice, and roles and responsibilities of the nurse. The role of the nurse in policy development and political action at the employer, local, state, and national levels are emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes
Student must be Current RN in the State of Florida and accepted into RN-BSN Bridge Program
Credits: 3
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NURS 3214 - HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR THE RN
This course builds upon the RN’s current competence in physical assessment. The course focuses on increasing students’ skill level in performing a complete physical examination and health history. A variety of specialized assessments, including mental status exams, pain, nutritional, family and cultural assessments, as well as domestic violence and substance abuse evaluations are considered and strategies to integrate findings into the plan of care are explored. Students complete 45 contact hours completing health assessments/health history on actual patients with mentor supervision.
Prerequisites & Notes
NURS 3203 and NURS 3113
Credits: 4
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NURS 4333 - QUALITY AND SAFETY
This course explores the concepts of quality and safety in healthcare, including evidence-based care, nurse-sensitive indicators, patient centered care, working conditions, and patient safety and quality tools. Students learn strategies to collect and analyze data related to the safety and quality of selected processes and recommend changes as necessary.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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NURS 4405 - NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT FOR THE RN
This course introduces the roles of leader, manager, and follower in the context of healthcare organizations. The course explores concepts associated with leadership, such as interpersonal communication, conflict, change, strategic decision making, team building, power, politics and influence, and delegation. The competencies of a first-line manager in budgeting, staffing, scheduling and other human relations functions are also explored. Students will spend 90 hours in leadership and manager activities related to developing a project with a nursing leader. This course is only for the RN-to-BSN program.
Prerequisites & Notes
NURS 3203, NURS 3113, and NURS 3214
Credits: 5
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NURS 4415 - COMMUNITY NURSING AND POPULATION HEALTH
This course provides a solid foundation in community and public health nursing concepts; interventions for individuals, families, and communities; health promotion; and the multifaceted role of the community-oriented nurse. The focus will be on developing competence in assessing the needs of a population, developing and implementing appropriate interventions and evaluating their effectiveness. They will spend 90 hours preparing a project to provide care to a group of patients, assessing needs, then developing, implementing, and evaluating an appropriate intervention(s). Students also care for individual clients within a community setting, with particular attention to strategies to support patients as they transition from one level of care to another. This course is for the RN-to-BSN program only.
Prerequisites & Notes
NURS 3203, NURS 3113, and NURS 3214
Credits: 5
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NURS 4502 - CAPSTONE PROJECT
This course is a synthesis of theoretical and clinical knowledge and skills for the professional baccalaureate-prepared nurse. This course focuses on critical thinking, professional collaboration, and level of practice. It provides the opportunity to develop a philosophy of nursing statement as well as reconstructing a professional CV/Resume as well as generating a professional Portfolio.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: NURS 3204 Transition to BSN Role
NURS 3214 Health Assessment
NURS 3013 Nursing History & Theory
NURS 3153 Research & EBP
NURS 4333 Quality & Safety
NURS 4415 Community Nursing & Population Health
Co requisite: NURS 4405 Leadership & Management for the RN
Credits: 2
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PACO 5003 - PASTORAL COUNSELING DEATH & DYING
IN DEVELOPMENT
Credits: 3
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PHIL 2003 - PRINCIPLES OF ETHICS
An examination of moral and social conduct and decision making in light of biblical and theological teaching. Contemporary ethical issues are addressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PHIL 2013 - INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS
This course is an overview of Christain apologetics that orients students to the defense of the Christian faith through the study of relevant biblical, theological, ethical, and philosophical sources.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PHIL 3233 - INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
A systematic survey of the fundamental concepts of philosophy with special attention given to the problems of knowledge, being, the existence of God, the freedom of will, and good and evil. Intended to familiarize the student with the method of abstract thinking.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PHIL 5013 - WRITING AND RESEARCH IN PHILOSOPHY
This course is an introduction to the methodology of philosophy, with emphasis on the classical approach to philosophy.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PHIL 5023 - METAPHYSICS
This course is an overview of ideas about metaphysics, with an emphasis on the classical approach to philosophy.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PHIL 5033 - EPISTEMOLOGY
This course is an overview of thought on epistemology from the great philosophers, with an emphasis on the classical approach to epistemology.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PHIL 5043 - ETHICS
This course is an overview of ethical thought from the great philosophers, with an emphasis on the classical approach to philosophy.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PHIL 5053 - LOGIC
This course focuses on formal logic, including logic in philosophy, symbolic logic, methods of reasoning, and application of logic to current issues, with an emphasis on the classical approach to studying logic.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PHIL 5063 - CLASSICAL PEDAGOGY OF PHILOSOPHY
This course offers an exploration and analysis of the classical method of teaching philosophy.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PHIL 5073 - PHILOSOPHY THESIS / CAPSTONE PROJECT
This is a capstone course designed for students to pursue research in the field of philosophy. Students propose, initiate, and defend the thesis or project under the supervision of a faculty mentor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PHIL 5013
Credits: 3
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PLDR 1011 - CIVICS 101
This course provides students with a basic understanding of core competencies and frameworks essential for civic engagement. As a fundamental principle to sustain a successful government, students will examine community relationships, power structures and the concept of privilege.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 1
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PLDR 1021 - THE BUREAUCRACY
This course examines the United States Congress, focusing on the historical development of the House and the Senate. The development of public policy and national politics will be closely assessed along with the constitutional underpinnings and the historical progress that led to the modern Congress, the rules and procedures that influence legislative processes and relationships amongst the branches.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 1
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PLDR 1031 - THE AMERICAN CONGRESS
This course examines the United States Congress, focusing on the historical development of the House and the Senate. The development of public policy and national politics will be closely assessed along with the constitutional underpinnings and the historical progress that led to the modern Congress, the rules and procedures that influence legislative processes and relationships amongst the branches.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 1
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PLDR 1041 - CIVIL DISCOURSE
Civil Discourse is central to our nation. Engaging in informed deliberation is affected by our understanding of life, our beliefs, culture, education, etc.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 1
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PLDR 1051 - CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
This course develops practical understanding relative to the Constitutional foundation of America. This course examines the structures of government that emerge from the United States Constitution. Major themes include: federalism, separation of powers, the role of the courts, the Bill of Rights, and Reconstruction.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 1
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PLDR 1061 - ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING
This course is designed to provide students with the historical and legal background of advocacy and lobbying at all levels of government. Students will gain the skills needed to succeed in the field of advocacy and lobbying.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 1
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PLDR 1071 - POLITICAL CAMPAIGNING
This course will give students an understanding of how campaigns are organized, and how they are won or lost. Students will examine a variety of academic sources that highlight the different methodologies for success at the ballot box.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 1
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PLDR 1081 - PRESS AND MEDIA
This course introduces students studying media, culture, and communications to the themes, issues, and theoretical debates central to the modern study of mediated forms of communication. Students will examine various factors that influence the press and media.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 1
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PLDR 1091 - PRESIDENCY
This course studies the origin and evolution of the American presidency. Students will examine different perspectives of presidential leadership, considering questions regarding the Constitution, the balance of power, electability. Additionally, students will deliberate on foreign and domestic policy, and the political future.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 1
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PMCC 5003 - FOUNDATIONS OF PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELING
This course provides an overview of the need for pastoral care, counseling, and mentoring in the church and how it should be integrated into the ministry of the church. The course deals with the basic training in academic and practical dimensions involved in the preparation of students for the complex task of pastoral care and counseling. The focus is upon the pastor in the congregational setting as a provider of services to individuals, couples, families and groups in the Body of Christ.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
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PMCC 5013 - SPIRITUAL FORMATION FOR MINISTERS, LAY MINISTERS, AND MENTORS
This course provides a model for spiritual and psychological growth. It begins from a self-centered perspective and grows step-by-step toward the goal of a Godly life motivated by love and conformed to the image of Christ. This course helps the student identify where they are in this process, leads he/she toward maturity in Christ, and teaches how to care, counsel, and mentor for spiritual growth.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PMCC 5003
Credits: 3
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PMCC 5023 - SELF-CARE FOR MINISTERS, LAY MINISTERS, AND MENTORS
This course will promote the perspective that self-care is under the individual’s control. Attention will be given to self-care as learned, purposeful, and continuous, and it refers to the care and cultivation of self in a comprehensive sense, focusing on the minister’s spiritual, physical, and psychological health.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PMCC 5003
Credits: 3
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PMCC 5033 - CRISIS INTERVENTION
This course studies crisis intervention applied to various crises such as post-traumatic stress disorder, death and bereavement, sexual assault, addictions, partner violence, and loss. Current models of crisis intervention will be investigated, including a multi-step model that informs and empowers the minister and layperson in crisis situations.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PMCC 5003
Credits: 3
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PMCC 5043 - PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
This course provides an overview of the common forms of abnormal behavior as defined by the psychological community. Symptoms, etiology, and treatment according to the nomenclature of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-5) will be used. It is intended to provide the minister with the background to identify, assess, and assist in positive change or refer clients which might present cases beyond the capabilities of the minister. The focus will be on separating physical and psychological (pathological) behavior from Bible-based spiritual issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PMCC 5003
Credits: 3
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PMCC 5053 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY INTERVENTIONS, STRATEGIES, AND COUNSELING
This course studies the counseling approaches to marriage and family issues, including the problems associated with communication, problem solution/conflict resolution, and role expectations. Various methods and models of care, counseling, and mentoring will be explored.
Prerequisites & Notes
PMCC 5003
Credits: 3
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PMCC 5063 - GROUP DYNAMICS AND TECHNIQUES
This course examines the dynamic of group, especially small groups and their effectiveness. Exploring the dynamic of one and how a small group of individuals can come together and accomplish more than the effort of an individual will be the focus. Related principles, theories, and techniques will be included to broaden an understanding of group dynamics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PMCC 5003
Credits: 3
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PMCC 5073 - PERSONALITY LEARNING THEORIES
This course will familiarize students with the current personality theories utilized in contemporary psychological and counseling environments. Included in the course will be the history of these theories and the applications of them in psychotherapy.
Prerequisites & Notes
PMCC 5003
Credits: 3
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PMCC 5083 - PASTORAL COUNSELING, MENTORING, AND LIFE COACHING
This course teaches the methods and techniques contained in the Bible that focus on pastoral counseling, mentoring, and life coaching skills, and how to construct and apply those principles using the Bible as the resource.
Prerequisites & Notes
PMCC 5003
Credits: 3
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PMCC 5093 - HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
This course provides an introduction to developmental psychology. It explores the different stages of the human life-span: prenatal, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, as well as the biological, psychological, and social changes that occur concurrently. Topics include: theories of development, genetics and development, birth and the neonate, cognitive and brain development, early experience, attachment, motor and language development, social, sex- role and moral development, and aging and death.
Prerequisites & Notes
PMCC 5003
Credits: 3
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PMCC 5103 - PRACTICUM I
This course provides instruction in the application of pastoral care, counseling, and life coaching, supervision, and practice. Students will conduct simulated practical applications in the areas of pastoral care, counseling, and life coaching under faculty supervision.
Prerequisites & Notes
Completion of all core courses in the degree
Credits: 3
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PMCC 5203 - PRACTICUM II
This course provides actual (on-site) pastoral care, counseling, and life coaching instruction, supervision, and practice in an approved setting. The practicum students will be supervised by qualified individuals approved by the faculty Practicum professor.
Prerequisites & Notes
PMCC 5103 Practicum I
Credits: 3
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PMIN 1001 - RELATIONAL INTELLIGENCE I
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. This course complements the content in PMIN 1011 and 1021.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 1
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PMIN 1003 - FOUNDATIONS OF 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
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PMIN 1011 - RELATIONAL INTELLIGENCE II
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. This course complements the content in PMIN 1001 and 1021.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 1
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PMIN 1021 - RELATIONAL INTELLIGENCE III
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. This course compliments the content in PMIN 1001 and 1011.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 1
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PMIN 1031 - CALLED
This course teaches that all people have a God-given calling. In fact, there are two different kinds of callings that each one of us has. We have a general calling and a specific calling. God’s general calling is for us to live a holy life, to know Jesus intimately, to forgive when we’ve been treated unfairly, to live in freedom, and to serve one another. Ultimately, each of us is called to advance God’s kingdom through faith, hope, and love being expressed through our lives. However, God also gives each of us a specific calling and this is the focus of this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 1
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PMIN 1041 - THE BAIT OF SATAN
This course covers the topic/issue of offense both in the individual and in the life of the church along with other ministry contexts. The greater our expectations, the greater potential we have to be offended. Once we’re offended, we begin to build walls in our relationships to protect and insulate ourselves from additional wounds. Over time, these walls become mental and emotional strongholds that do us more harm than good. Holding on to offense activates a progressive chain of pain in our lives and for those around us.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 1
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PMIN 1051 - UNDER COVER
This course will teach students about living under legitimate and life-giving authority. Cover or authority can be a positive behavior both in one’s own life, the life of a leader, and in any ministry/organizational context. Those who are under God’s cover gain access to His benefits of peace, protection, and provision. The question we should ask is: how do we stay under cover and access these benefits? Scripture gives us a clear answer: we are under cover when we are under authority.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 1
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PMIN 1103 - LEADERSHIP OF FAMILY MINISTRY
This course prepares students to provide effective leadership in church-based family ministry programs for ages birth through high school. Students will develop strategic thinking and patterns of resourcing and staffing in family ministry.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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PMIN 2032 - STUDENT MINISTRY PRACTICUM I
This 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
Required background check completed in course.
Credits: 2
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PMIN 2042 - STUDENT MINISTRY PRACTICUM II
This 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
Required background check completed in course.
Credits: 2
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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PMIN 3043 - THE POOR AND 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
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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
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PMIN 3073 - NEIGHBORLINESS ACROSS DIVIDING LINES
A study of the biblical call to neighborliness that encourages development of relationships across the historically divided lines of race and economics. Theological and cultural topics will be analyzed to understand how the Greatest Commandment – loving God and neighbors – can be practically pursued and expressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 3093 - SERVICE PRODUCTION 101
This course is designed to teach students the foundational principles/leadership values of ministry and non-profit organization production and programming. The course will cover a variety of elements, such as: learning how to “mine” the highest values and strategies out of a lead pastor or team, systematic planning for communication and worship service series, volunteer development, team execution, production/creative elements, music & worship, execution of small to large scale events, and basic learning to support programming from children through legacy adult populations.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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