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Undergraduate Courses

• Biblical Information
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• Pastoral Ministry and Pastoral Office
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Pastoral Ministry and Pastoral Office

• PM211 INTRODUCTION TO PASTORAL CARE: The shepherding function of the minister. Emphasis on pastoral day-to-day ministry. Basic ministry methods examined in relation to typical situations faced in the pastoral ministry.
• PM212 ETHICS: Systematic study of the philosophical standards of right and wrong, consideration of ethical issues from the biblical perspective of moral behavior. Special emphasis on the particular ethical challenges faced in pastoral ministry.
• PM250 ORGANIZATIONAL FINANCE: An examination of the theory and application of the knowledge necessary for the successful business operation of a Christian organization.
• PM311 BEGINNING HOMILETICS: Laboratory course providing introductory techniques of sermon preparation and delivery. Various methods will be examined, such as expository, topical, etc. Students will be required to develop and deliver sermons.
• PM312 ADVANCED HOMILETICS: Advanced techniques of sermon preparation and delivery. Emphasis will be placed on expository sermon presentation and pulpit appearance.
• PM413 ADVANCED PASTORAL CARE: Advanced course on the shepherding ministry of the pastorate. Emphasis on counseling. Counseling methods examined in relation to typical situations faced in the pastoral ministry.
• PC211 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY: Study of the nature of man and human behavior. Various factors associated with the development of personality and behavior patterns will be examined.
• PC411 BASIC COUNSELING TECHNIQUES: This course is designed to aid the Pastor in some of the basic counseling techniques that he may use in his ministry to his members.
• PC413 PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION: The religious characteristics, problems, and needs of the individual in the various stages of the human cycle will be examined in the light of the concepts of developmental PSYCHOLOGY. Giving consideration to the function of various religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices against the background offered by modern PSYCHOLOGY.
• PC414 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY): The physical, mental, emotional, and social development of the individual with special emphasis on the years from infancy to adolescence will be examined. General principles of development are carefully considered and applied to specific case studies. Factors are noted which affect the child's development.
• PC426 GUILT AND GRACE: Intensive study of the PSYCHOLOGY of sin and guilt, and the practical application of the biblical doctrine of grace.
• PC427 THE PSYCHOLOGY OF LOVE: The phenomenon and effects of love are examined from biblical perspective.
• PC432 LAY COUNSELING: Detailed study of the selection and training of lay persons for ministry in thecounseling programs of the church. How to select and what to teach.
• PC433 ADVANCED PASTORAL COUNSELING: An intermediate study of the principles and techniques of counseling and their specific application to the work of pastors and Christian leaders whose responsibility is to analyze and give counsel to those with social, emotional, and spiritual problems.