4 courses with the subject OD, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
OD 1011Biblical & Theological Foundations of Evangelism, Discipleship, & Revival Consideration of the basic
flow of the primary themes of the Bible –Creation, Fall, Redemption, Restoration, & Consummation—as they inform the nature of evangelism, discipleship, & revival. Consideration of the ministry of Jesus as a model of an unfolding lifestyle culminating in the Great Commission. Consideration of Pentecost, which overflows in the rapidly expanding apostolic church as personal & congregational models. Consideration of key doctrines such as regeneration, conversion, justification, sanctification, and the Holy Spirit. OD1012: History of Evangelism, Discipleship, & Revival Consideration of models in the early & medieval church (e.g. catechesis, monasticism, Celtic evangelism). Consideration of Reformation & Puritan models (e.g. Luther & crisis of faith, Bunyan & growth in faith: Pilgrim’s Progress). Consideration of Great Awakenings & later revivals. Student presentations on key figures based on readings in Billy Graham Center Collection of Classics, e.g. Jonathan Edwards, John Wesley, Charles G. Finney. Introduction to research & project methodology OD1020: Project I Following the first residency, students will undertake a project that integrates the residency coursework with their ministry setting. The residency mentors will provide guidance on content, required components and formatting. Project proposals must be submitted during the residency and are to be conducted over the four to six months after the residency. The final project report must be submitted before the start of the next residency. OD1023: Personal & Small Group Evangelism Consideration of a variety of individual approaches to faith sharing (e.g. testimony, booklets, 1-on-1 Bible study): personal appropriation and training of others. Consideration of a variety of small group approaches to faith sharing (e.g. Bible studies, support groups, video discussions): personal appropriation and training of others.
OD 1024Congregational Outreach Consideration of multiple evangelistic opportunities within a congregation
according to generation, interests, level of participation, new visitors welcome & follow up, new members’ classes, etc. Consideration of the church growth & mega-church movements & their critics. Consideration of a variety of approaches to congregational outreach (e.g. Alpha, Evangelism Explosion, Purpose Driven, social ministries, “seeker-sensitive” worship). OD1030: Project II Following the second residency, students will undertake a project that integrates the residency coursework with their ministry setting. The residency mentors will provide guidance on content, required components and formatting. Project proposals must be submitted during the residency and are to be conducted over the four to six months after the residency. The final project report must be submitted before the start of the next residency.
OD 1035Congregational Discipleship & Revival Consideration of a variety of approaches to congregational
discipleship. Consideration of a variety of approaches to congregational prayer for revival (e.g. Lighthouse of Prayer, concerts of prayer, prayer walks, prayer mountains).
OD 1036Regional & National Outreach International & Cross-Cultural Outreach Consideration of a variety of
approaches to broader-scope outreach (e.g. city-wide/regional “crusade,” media events, saturation strategies [African Enterprise], church planting strategies). Consideration of a variety of approaches to cross-cultural evangelism & church planting and to connecting vision & action related to world evangelization to personal & congregational outreach strategies. Consideration of thesis-project methodologies and student presentations of rough drafts of thesis-project proposals. OD1040: Thesis-Project The writing of the thesis-project is the culmination of the participant’s work in the program. The thesis-project should demonstrate competent doctoral-level integration of the participant's learning in the program with his/her ministry context. It is expected that the thesis-project will make significant contribution to that field of study. Pastoral Counseling and Soul Care Track CS1011: Theoretical and Theological Framework This course introduces the historical, biblical, and theological foundations of emotionally healthy leadership and spiritual wholeness. Students will explore the formation of the whole leader, engage with personal assessment tools (e.g., MBTI, Self-Compass, TKI), and examine a comprehensive leadership 114
