2 hrs., spring semester. MIS 213 Theology of Missions Missionary Theology and Jesus Christ, Missionary Theology and the Nature of God, the Cultural Mandate, the Redemptive Mandate, and other basic theological topics are treated in this course. The second half of the study deals primarily with issues which are affecting worldwide evangelization and missionary preparation. A study of the nature of the church in relation to its potential for growth. Theological, sociological, practical, and historical insight is sought with the emphasis placed on planning ministries in accord with a sound growth-producing philosophy, and methodology.
Students conduct a growth analysis of a local church for practical application of course content.
3 hrs., spring semester. A history of the progress of missions is presented from its inception to the present era including a study of the beginning, process, and advancement of modern missions on the various fields throughout the world. The latter part of the semester is concerned with case studies in historic patterns of church growth around the world. 3 hrs., spring semester. This course provides an in-depth survey and a deeper understanding of the Hindu and Buddhist religions.