Birmingham
Theological Seminary
Department of Missions
MS6510 INTERNATIONAL CHURCH GROWTH
A study of the strategies and factors which promote and hinder the
planting and developing of local congregations in a non-North American
setting. REQUIRED FOR M.A.MIS., C.MIS. - Two Credit Hours
MS6526 BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP
The development of a philosophy of leadership through the examination
of biblical principles and practical methods. A mental model for
leadership is developed and practical applications are discussed.
REQUIRED FOR M.A.MIS., C.MIS.– 2 Credit Hours
MS6533 DEALING WITH SPIRITUAL STRONGHOLDS
The biblical strategy for dealing with spiritual strongholds is developed.
The principles learned are applied by the students in his/her personal
life and then in helping others find freedom in Christ. REQUIRED
FOR M.A.M. - Two Credit Hours
MS6534 THE CHARACTER OF A MISSIONARY
A through examination of biblical passages regarding the requirements
of a spiritual leader. The character and perspectives of the apostle
Paul are studied in detail. A grid is developed for personal evaluation
and used in outlining a personal character development plan. REQUIRED
FOR M.A.M.M., M.A.MIS., C.MIS.,
C.M.M. - Two Credit Hours
MS6535 WORLD RELIGIONS AND CULTS
A study of the basic features of animistic societies. Among others, witchcraft,
rituals, magic, ancestor worship and dynamism are considered in relation
to planting of indigenous churches. A study and evaluation of the major world
religions and pseudo-Christian cults, including Judaism, Islam, Hinduism,
Buddhism, Roman Catholicism, Latter Day Saints, Jehovah’s Witnesses,
the New Age Movement, and the Word-Faith Movement. REQUIRED FOR M.A.M.M.,
M.A.MIS., C.MIS. – Two Credit Hours
MS6630 LIFE AND WORK ON THE MISSION FIELD
A survey of the requirements for effective mission ministry, the servant
model, the basis for non-competitive team ministry, basic sociocultural
and ministry factors encountered by missionaries. REQUIRED FOR M.A.M.M.,
M.A.MIS., C.MIS., C.M.M. - Two Credit Hours
MS6631 BIBLICAL THEOLOGY OF MISSIONS
A study of God’s purpose and activity in seeing the Great Commission
in the Old Testament as revealed through Israel’s responsibility
to the nations and a consideration of the mandates entrusted to the
Church in the New Testament. REQUIRED FOR M.DIV., M.A.M., M.A.B.S.,
C.MIS., C.M.M. - Two Credit Hours
MS6632 CRUCIAL ISSUES IN MISSIONS TODAY
A survey of the major issues in missions today, examining recruitment
and the role of the missionary. REQUIRED FOR M.A.M.M., M.A.MIS., C.MIS., C.M.M.– Two Credit Hours
MS6640-41 SUPERVISED MINISTRY I, II
On-the-job training is a big part of preparation for missions service.
The Seminary will provide oversight for the use and development of
skills. REQUIRED FOR M.A.MIS. – Two Credit Hours
MS6652 TECHNIQUES OF CHURCH PLANTING
A practical course designed to provide the student with a grasp of
what is involved in planting new churches, covering biblical and
theological concepts of church planting, with study of successful
models. REQUIRED FOR M.DIV., M.A.M.M., M.A.MIS., C.MIS., C.M.M. - Two Credit Hours
MS6658 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AND MINISTRY
A study of the principles, processes and dynamics of communication
from one culture to another. REQUIRED FOR M.A.MIS., C.MIS., C.M.M. -
Two Credit Hours
MS6710 THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOCAL CHURCH MISSIONS MINISTRY
A study of the methods and means of developing and structuring the
missions program in the local church. REQUIRED FOR M.DIV., M.A.M.M.,
C.M.M. - Two Credit Hours
MS6800 CHURCH REVITALIZATION & MISSIONS
(Same as PT5800) A neglected part of the mission of the church is ministering
to weakening parts of the Body. Paul suggested the need to “strengthen
the churches” and that is what revitalization is all about
. . . seeing the ‘declining’ church re-enforced, re-focused,
and re-energized in obedience to biblical principles. This course
deals with those principles. REQUIRED FOR M.A.M.M., C.M.M. – Two
Credit Hours
Electives
MS6524 ACTS IN HISTORICAL, THEOLOGICAL, AND MISSIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
A study of the birth and growth of the early church, looking at the
historical background and sequence of events, with consideration
of Luke’s theological themes and relating this to contemporary
strategy. - Two Credit Hours
MS6525 LIVES OF GREAT MISSIONARIES
Extensive reading of missionary biographies representing different
historical periods. - Two Credit Hours
MS6527 WORLD RELIGIONS
A study of the basic features of animistic societies. Among others,
witchcraft, rituals, magic, ancestor worship and dynamism are considered
in relation to planting of indigenous churches.-Two credit hours
MS6633 TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
A survey of the basic principles of teaching English to speakers of
other languages with supervised opportunities for developing skills.
- Two Credit Hours
MS6653 INTRODUCTION TO ISLAM
A study of the life of Muhammad, the Koran and what Muslims believe
and practice. Areas of encounter with biblical teaching will be highlighted
and discussed. - Two Credit Hours
MS6654 CHINESE RELIGIONS
A study of Buddhism, Taoism, and Chinese traditional religions, with
particular attention to their present practices and Christian responses.
- Two Credit Hours
MS6656 THIRD WORLD PERSPECTIVES
A summary of the general central world views affecting the socioeconomics,
politics, and theology of Asia, Africa, and Latin America with reference
to their effect on church planting and church growth in each respective
area. - Two Credit Hours
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