2005-06 Catalog

Academics

2005-06 Greenville College Catalog

Adult and Graduate Studies Course Listings

BIBLICAL LITERATURE (BIB)

BIB 500 Introduction to Biblical Studies - Three Credits
A basic historical introduction to the methods and principles of biblical interpretation. Focuses on the formation of the Bible and guidelines for interpreting Scripture.

BIB 510 Biblical Foundations for Leadership - Three Credits
An introduction to biblical models of effective leadership. Special emphasis is placed on the model of Jesus and the roles of mentoring and discipleship in leadership development.

CHRISTIAN MINISTRY (CM)

CM 500 Spiritual Development - Three Credits
The disciplines of Christian spirituality are explored in this spiritual formation course. Classical models of spiritual development are viewed from a Wesleyan perspective in a retreat format.

CM 501 Effective Communication in the Local Church - Three Credits
An overview of the dynamics of group and team building in ministry, with particular attention to the identification of effective leadership styles. Practical skills of effective communication and conflict management are addressed.

CM 503 Letting the Church Work - Three Credits
The dynamics of effective ministry are examined in terms of the church’s role as the Body of Christ. A clear understanding of the church’s nature and mission is the proper foundation of all ministry.

CM 505 The Worshiping Community - Three Credits
The course defines and explores the centrality of worship and its various elements. The impact of environment on worship and the vital role of worship in the Christian community are addressed.

CM 510 Reaching a Culturally Diverse World - Three Credits
A study of the complexity of 21st century cultures and the influence of various ethnic groups and their values. Identifying one’s own cultural biases and assumptions is fundamental to effectively communicating the gospel in an increasingly pluralistic context.

CM 515 The Ministry of Mercy - Three Credits
A focus on the biblical mandate for ministry aimed at relieving the suffering in today’s world. Effective approaches and methods for such ministries are introduced and examined.

CM 593/594 Practicum in Applied Ministry - Six Credits
A project in applied ministry is chosen by the student in conference with the LAMP Director.

THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (THE)

THE 500 Wesleyan Theology and Practice - Three Credits
An overview of Wesleyan theological distinctives, including such topics as the Wesleyan Quadrilateral, the understanding of grace, ministry to the poor, the role of the laity, and women in ministry.

THE 502 Theological Ethics in the Christian Tradition - Three Credits
Theoretical and practical problems of moral conduct and proposed solutions are addressed. The basic moral assumptions of society at large and the nature of ethics and virtue are studied from a moral development perspective.

THE 503 Pastoral Theology - Three Credits
An examination of pastoral care in both its historical and theological contexts is undertaken. Contemporary approaches and methods are reviewed in light of the development of pastoral care throughout the centuries.

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