18 courses with the subject EM, 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 study of God’s corporate purpose for and design of the Church. Special attention is given to the value and necessity of edification and outreach being accomplished through a community of saints. The Church’s activity in education, worship, fellowship, evangelism, and missions is considered.
This course is designed to introduce the theories, principles, practices, and place of small group process and dynamics in a ministry context. The course will establish the biblical, theological, educational, and social foundations of small group process. From this foundation, the principles and practices-including the administration, organization, and leadership thereof- of small group process in a ministry context will be examined.
This course is designed to develop the student’s ability to teach the Bible effectively. Emphasis is placed on understanding the purpose of Bible teaching and the essential factors necessary to achieve that purpose. These factors include practical guidance in the areas of writing objectives, session planning, and other teaching skills.
This course will equip and encourage Christian women to fulfill their ministry in the various roles and settings in which God has placed them during the different stages of their lives. The course will give attention to a biblical philosophy of women in ministry in the home, workplace, local church, parachurch organizations, and society.
This course will develop a student’s ability to communicate effectively in various women’s ministry settings. Key areas of emphasis are Bible teaching, discipleship, small group facilitation, and presentation skills. Students will have opportunities to practice communication in several of these areas.
This course is designed to develop the student’s ability to provide biblical counsel relevant to issues facing women today. The student will assess cultural influences versus biblical principles and how that has an impact on growth and discipleship in women. Discussion will center on how one’s spiritual heart condition influences one’s ability to counsel and to be counseled. Also listed as PS304.
This course is primarily about learning how to learn most effectively. The student will utilize the wilderness as a medium for “in–process learning.” The course introduces dynamic tools for taking control of one’s life–long learning experience. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills for experiential learning, problem solving, communication, and collaboration.
This course is a practical, hands–on learning experience conducted in a wilderness environment. Students develop a philosophy and practice for conducting wilderness ministry. An emphasis is placed upon instructional methodologies, logistics, and technical skill necessary to facilitate a wilderness learning experience for others. Prerequisite: EM340.
This course teaches that a ministry leader must first exercise that leadership at home. This course is designed to lead students in a consideration of biblical principles concerning the family, especially as it relates to God’s expectations for the ministry leader. Students will be helped in formulating approaches for carrying out their own responsibilities and for helping others understand and pursue godly relationships in their homes.
This course teaches that there is a great deal of profitable theory related to leadership. Leading a group of God’s people toward the accomplishment of the mission He has given them requires a clear understanding of principles of spiritual leadership. This course will take students into an exploration of the practicalities of administration and management surrounded by and built on the foundation of an understanding of biblical servant/shepherd leadership.
This course is designed to familiarize the student with concepts, skills, and competencies necessary for effective educational ministry in a local church setting. The course provides students with the opportunity to integrate the various pieces of their education into the practice of educational ministry.
Organizations are increasingly realizing the need for a team orientation yet, despite the rhetoric, there remain significant cultural impediments to team development and maintenance. This course leads students in an application of group and team theory for recruiting, developing, mobilizing, and mending teams of employees and volunteers for maximum effectiveness.
This course studies the practical leadership of the educational agencies available in a local church, including philosophy, background, objectives, personnel, preparation, and evaluation techniques of local church educational agencies.
This three-credit course is designed for leadership-driven students to develop a personal and biblical leadership philosophy and practice, while utilizing and sharpening basic competencies necessary for effective leadership. It will require hands-on involvement in leadership opportunities, as well as providing a variety of leadership development experiences. This is a year-long course with limited enrollment since each student must meet certain prerequisites and personalized attention to each student is required.
This course is a six–week summer local church apprenticeship with a Christian education emphasis. A student will be placed under a Christian education director, youth director, or pastor for instruction and training. Apprenticeships in special kinds of work may be arranged in some cases. Open to students who have completed their junior year. Consult with department chair early in junior year.
This course allows the student to study areas of personal interest not covered in other courses in local church education. The student will be working closely with the instructor. The course stresses the need for creative, high-quality work.
This course is designed to equip the student in the use of spiritual disciplines in their pursuit of Christlikeness. Spiritual disciplines are tools employed by us to allow our spirit to work in tandem with the Holy Spirit producing lives characterized by Christlikeness. The disciplines of Bible intake, journaling, and solitude within the context of our online community will aid us in a moment of connection with God.
This course will equip and encourage Christian women to fulfill their ministry in the various roles and settings in which God has placed them during the different stages of their lives. The course will give attention to a biblical worldview of women in ministry in the home, workplace, local church, parachurch organizations, and society.
Source: Clarks Summit University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
