11 courses with the subject MMIN, 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 will focus on contemporary ministry within an intercultural context, with special attention given to the history, values, traditions, and dogma of several major world religions. Students will also learn and apply strategies for ministering within any multi-cultural context. (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: None
This is an examination and evaluation of current issues and trends in apologetics including the problem of evil, the challenge of atheism and secularism, and the juxtaposition of science and religion. (3 credit hours)
A survey of the background, rise, traditions, and practices of various church religious groups, especially those most prevalent in North America. Some theological distinctives of these groups will also be discussed and evaluated. (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: None
This course provides an overview of the various ministries provided by pastoral leaders of the local church. Special attention will be given to the practical skills needed to minister in this context. Collaborative learning experiences such as role-playing will be practiced so that students can learn how to care effectively for their congregations.
This course provides an overview of the various ministries provided by community chaplains, military chaplains, and pastors of the local church. Special attention will be given to the practical skills needed to minister in these three contexts. Collaborative learning experiences such as role- playing will be practiced
This course teaches Christian leaders to develop biblical messages (sermons or lectures). Sound hermeneutics will be applied to ensure sound exegesis toward the timely application of biblical truth into the lives of the hearers. A systematic multi-step approach to preaching will be taught that begins with evaluating the needs of the congregation as revealed by the Holy Spirit. Students will prepare and preach several sermons within this class and also within a practical ministry context. (3 credit hours) Prerequisites:
This is a study of organization, structure, and leadership of the local church for promoting kingdom growth. The student investigates the reasons for growth and development as well as explores the problems that prevent growth in a local church. The course will also address both the challenges and opportunities of 21st-century ministry within a church context: setting realistic expectations and goals, dealing with church boards, marriage, children, finances, burn-out, stress, time management, and more.
This course trains Christian leaders how to plant New Testament churches “in culture.” The various schools of church planting will be analyzed along with an evaluation of their strengths and weaknesses. The course will also develop more fully an understanding of the challenges and opportunities of 21st-century ministry within a church context to include setting realistic expectations and goals, dealing with church boards, marriage, children, finances, burn-out, stress, time management, church buildings, and more. (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: None
This for-credit practicum is designed for graduate students to gain practical experience in leadership and counseling with the military, their local church, or an approved non-profit. Students will participate in ministerial leadership, to include supervised biblical counseling experiences or other approved ministerial experiences.
This course includes the development of a project. This project will involve the issues learned in this program in analyzing an existing major ministry or church issue and recommending solutions or developing and testing a seminar. This class will extend automatically for one trimester. The final project must relate significantly to the student’s chosen focus area. (M.Div. focus area must be chosen once students begin taking 700 or 800 level courses).
Source: Manna University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
