A study of the history, polity, articles of faith and Manual of the Church of the Nazarene.
Attention is given to the importance of women and ethnic issues in ministry.
Understand and accurately trace the most important data and contours of the roots and origins of the Church of the Nazarene in relation to English and American Methodism, and the 19 th century North American Holiness Movement. Remember essentials of the whole Nazarene story, that is, be able to recall important persons and events, ideas and issues, documents and actions, which have marked the journey of the Church of the Nazarene during the first century of its history as a particular historical expression of the Christian church in the world. Grasp and communicate intelligently the primary issues in the growth and development of the Church of the Nazarene during the past century in the context of the wider currents of 20 th century evangelicalism and global Christianity at the start of the 21 st century. Where Nazarenes Fit in the Religious Marketplace. Sections II-IV in order to recall important persons and events, ideas and issues, documents and actions, which have marked the journey of the Church of the Nazarene during the first century of its history as a particular historical expression of the Christian church in the world.