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Course ID
Course
CHM 505
CHM 505
Educational Ministries & Leadership
Course Credits: 3
Examines how biblical exegesis, theology, and the social sciences inform educational ministry and Christian leadership for diverse ministry contexts. Integrates learning theory, human development, curriculum design, and leadership practice across the lifespan, including intergenerational and multicultural settings. Emphasis is placed on reflection on practice, team-based leadership, and the application of theory to real ministry challenges through case studies and practitioner engagement. Students develop competencies for leading educational ministries with theological depth, contextual awareness, and collaborative skill in service of the church’s mission.
CLD 531
CLD 531
Forming Healthy Spiritual Leaders
Course Credits: 3
Introduces biblical, theological, and developmental foundations for cultivating healthy spiritual leadership within Christian ministry and organizational contexts. Examines core models of leadership formation, character development, and spiritual practices that support sustainable ministry. Explores the relationship between emotional health, relational maturity, and theological conviction in shaping responsible leadership. Emphasizes reflective practice and foundational competencies for nurturing spiritual growth in self and others.
Prerequisite(s): CLD 510
CLD 532
CLD 532
Navigating Change, Power & Conflict
Course Credits: 3
Introduces foundational concepts related to organizational change, power dynamics, and conflict within Christian ministry and nonprofit contexts. Examines leadership theories, organizational systems, and relational patterns that shape transitions and decision-making processes. Explores constructive approaches to stewarding power, leading change, and engaging conflict with theological and ethical awareness. Emphasizes reflective practice and foundational competencies that promote organizational health and responsible leadership.
Prerequisite(s): CLD 510
CLD 533
CLD 533
Mentoring, Equipping & Team Building
Course Credits: 3
Introduces foundational principles of mentoring, equipping, and team building within Christian ministry contexts. Examines relational dynamics, developmental processes, and leadership practices that cultivate spiritual growth and collaborative effectiveness. Explores biblical and theological perspectives on mentoring relationships, capacity development, and the formation of healthy ministry teams. Emphasizes reflective practice and practical competencies that support sustainable leadership and organizational health.
Prerequisite(s): CLD 510
LIN 566
LIN 566
Principles of Sociolinguistic Survey
Course Credits: 3
This course introduces the students to the rudiments of linguistic and sociolinguistic survey. The focus is on purpose-driven language survey design and appropriate subsequent reporting of the findings. Consideration is given to current issues in social science research such as the ethics of sampling, and statistical significance of sample populations.
LIN 571
LIN 571
Training Across Cultures
Course Credits: 3
This course provides linguists, translators and literacy trainers with principles of adult learning to increase their knowledge, skills and attitudes as effective trainers of adults in cross-cultural settings. Students will interact with literature in adult education; describe how these principles might apply cross-culturally; practice teaching using these methods; then analyze and compare approaches used in other cultures with practical application to training across cultures. While the focus is for training linguists, the principles can be applied to training adults in a wide variety of training situations.
LIN 575
LIN 575
Scripture Use
Course Credits: 3
This course focuses on literature use as the goal of a language development project. The course is designed to create an early awareness of the interrelated parameters of literature use, its timing in language development planning, and the logistics of promotion and distribution. Topics covered include: culture variation and cross-cultural communication, the role of religion in culture, literacy strategies, promotion and distribution methods and strategies, and the role of non-print media. A few workshop sessions may be planned upon request for those already involved in a language program. Participants with sufficient field data and/or experience may work on their own data/projects for the class assignments, in consultation with the instructor.
LIN 583
LIN 583
Language Programs Design & Management
Course Credits: 3
This course investigates the sociolinguistic and background factors upon which a language development program for speakers of vernacular languages may be based. Students learn to work with local people and agencies in designing and implementing a program to effectively meet the needs of specific language groups.