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The course explores the spiritual and psychological dynamics of effective Bible teaching to children, adolescents, and adults. Creative teaching methods are examined so that students may communicate biblical truths with conviction, precision, and practical relevance.

This course will explain the Trinity's role in the mission and the evangelistic mandate of the church. Students will assess their local community needs and formulate an evangelistic plan suited to those community needs. They will also grow in their desire to fulfill the mandate of the church and in their dedication to help others fulfill it.

This course involves a directed study arranged between a faculty member and a student on a special topic of interest related to ministry, whether theoretical or practical. Unlike independent study, directed study involves regular, usually weekly, interaction of a substantive nature between faculty and student. Repeatable for up to 6 credits.

This course explores sociological, anthropological, and theological foundations of marriage, family, and the family dynamics and how these affect individual and community well-being. Students will create a philosophical framework that synthesizes the value and importance of the family in society.

This course explores recent marriage and family research, focusing on twelve traits repeatedly identified in this body of research that are found in healthy marriages. Students will learn techniques to assist couples in creating an environment that can foster marriage health and growth. Students will design tangible strategies for creating a marriage ministry within a church or community.

This course completes the Master of Arts in Ministry degree by reviewing one's personal, intellectual, spiritual, and vocational growth throughout the program, and the completion of a contextualized research project that demonstrates the integration of Christian History, Scripture, and Theology in the practice of ministry. Prerequisite: Completion of all core courses of the Master of Arts curriculum

This course completes the Master of Practical Theology or the Master of the Divinity degree with an assessment of the progress made in the program, the collection of materials into a ministry portfolio, and the creation of the a multi-year plan for future ministry and personal development. Prerequisite: Completion of all degree course requirements