10 courses with the subject MIS, 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.
This course is a systematic, interactive training approach for preparing short-term missions ministry teams. The student is challenged to develop a Biblical philosophy for training short-term teams and will be given a model to help each team produce maximum impact on those served as well as on the sending local church.
In this course, the work of missions is explored in its connection to the local church and its ministries. Effective mission concepts are discussed as well as implementing strategic planning for the local church to be successful in global outreach from the base of the local church.
In this course the student gains a broad perspective in the following critical areas of missiology: Biblical, historical, cultural, strategic, and devotional. In addition, we will examine the changing face of missions in the new millennium and look ahead to the trends and issues affecting missions in today’s modern world. The instruction will be presented by lecture, reading, classroom and team research, classroom discussion, video and guest speakers.
This course will provide an overview of varying Cross-Cultural worldviews, perspectives, and communication challenges with the goal of effectively applying this information to Evangelism and Cross- Cultural Missions/Methodology.
This course is a study of the basic principles of cultural anthropology and its missionary and theological implications. It provides a basis for the understanding of other peoples and their cultures to be able to live and work effectively among them.
This course will provide an overview of religion in the Middle East, including historical background, development, spread, diversity, and worldwide appeal. We will examine the main religious beliefs and practices, noting similarities and crucial differences with Christianity. Special attention will be given to develop Christ-like attitudes and approaches for effective ministry in this region. Various avenues for sharing the gospel will be explored and discussed.
This course will provide an overview of religion among Indigenous tribes in the U.S. including historical background, development, spread, and diversity. We will examine some Indigenous religious beliefs and practices, noting similarities and crucial differences with Christianity. Special attention will be given to develop Christ-like attitudes and approaches for effective ministry among U.S. Indigenous populations. A variety of perspectives will be explored as there is great diversity in belief systems 2among varying tribes. Avenues for sharing the gospel will be explored and discussed.
This course will offer students a broad overview of the complex spiritual landscape that exists in East Asia today. Students will explore a sampling of the cultures, languages, and religions within East Asia. Ministry models including methodologies and their theological underpinnings will be examined. Students should leave this class with an informed strategy for their specific East Asian ministry context.
In this course, the student will be equipped to be ready to “hit the ground running” at the conclusion of their degree. This class will provide an intensive study of how to accomplish the goals of their individual missions’ calling. It is the culmination of the student’s academic pursuit for a career in missions.
Source: Manna University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
