OUR COURSES

 

                                 

  UNITED CHRISTIAN BIBLE UNIVERSITY

 

                               COURSE CURRICULUM 2023

 

01. CHURCH ADMINISTRATION AND MANGEMENT

002. BIBLICAL THEOLOGY

 003. CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP

004. PASTORAL COUNSELING CURRICULUM

005. CHURCH LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION

006. MEDIA IN MINISTRY

 007. CREATIVE MINISTRY

008. CHURCH ADMINISTRATION AND MANGEMENT

009. BIBLICAL THEOLOGY

010. CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP

011. PASTORAL COUNSELING CURRICULUM

012. CHURCH LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION

013. CHURCH PLANTING

014. MEDIA IN MINISTRY

 

 001. CHURCH ADMINISTRATION AND MANGEMENT

 

                                 Course Description

Introduction to church administration and management of non- profit organizations. It is designed to inform and educate students regarding management principles, procedures, techniques, theory, and practice for leading and managing churches and non-profit organizations. The course applies a problem-solving approach to the subjects of management, administration, supervision, organization, leadership, church government, finance, and legal issues relevant to ministers and lay leaders.

 

                                Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: 

1.     Find, interpret, and apply relevant Bible passages, (especially from Pauline letters) that form a theological basis for good management, administration, and supervision of the local church and related ministries. 

2.     Identify the roles and responsibilities of the pastor, board, and officers for the financial management of the local church. 

3.     Understand state and apply administration and management theory and principles. 

4.     Implement management and administration ideas, procedures, and techniques to improve the effectiveness of the local church’s operations.

 

Course Content

Topics

A. Introductions

• Introduction to Church Administration [Definitions, Theories, Theology]
• Introduction to Pauline Pastoral Epistles [Purpose, Themes, Lessons]

B. Legal Matters

• Legal Status of the Church and Management of Non-Profit Organizations

C. Governance

• The Headship of Christ and Church Polity [organization and governance]

D. Leadership

• Leadership Theories, Styles and Types
• Church Leadership Qualities and Ministry
• Leadership, Management and Team Ministry

E. Management

• Administrative Structures, Systems, Policies and Procedures
• Strategic Planning for the Local Church
• Human Resource Management Structures, Systems, Policies and Procedures
• Financial Management Structures, Systems, Policies and Procedures [Church Accounts, Financial Statements, Budgeting]

F. Open Forum

• Discussions on Teamwork

 

                 002. BIBLICAL THEOLOGY

Curriculum Overview

CM006         Spiritual Disciplines and Formation (Core)          

CM007         Christian Leadership (Core)   

B001 The Pentateuch    

B002 The Hebrew Prophets   

B003 Christian Foundations 1: The Life & Ministry of Jesus 

B004 Christian Foundations 2: The Witness of the Early Church   

ADC001       Writing for Success 1: Basic Writing Skills

                                  Level Two Courses           

B005.            Biblical Interpretation (Core) (Prereq: B001, B002, B003, B004) 

B006 Old Testament Theology (Core) (Prereq: B001, B002, B003, B004)         

B007 New Testament Theology (Core) (Prereq: B001, B002, B003, B004)      

CTM001      The Story of the Church (Prereq: B005, B006, B007) 

CTM003      Basic Theology Part 1 (Prereq: B005, B006, B007)     

CTM004      Basic Theology Part 2 (Prereq: B005, B006, B007)     

                                    Level Three Courses      

CTM005      The Nature and Mission of the Church (Prereq: B005, B006, B007)        

CTM006      Christian Ethics for Christian Leaders        

CM011         Senior Seminar in Biblical and Theological Studies       

Three electives chosen by the student from Bible (B) or Christian Thought and Mission (CTM) courses.

 

                     003. CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP

 

What is Christian leadership? Who is a leader? This course enables students to answer these questions through the lens of Jesus Christ.

The Christian Leadership course at united Christian bible university is designed to help those involved in various areas of Christian leadership and ministry to be better equipped to take on the wide variety of challenges and opportunities leadership provides. Students will be led through the foundational aspects and implications of leadership, and encouraged to explore and reflect on the many dimensions Christian leadership encompasses and challenged to find ways of applying what they learn to their own areas of service to God and his people.

 Key competencies:

• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of leadership through the lens of Jesus (A Trinitarian, grace-based approach to leadership)
• Understand and apply servant leadership principles
• Develop a working understanding of key contemporary leadership insights, including transformational leadership
• Develop and encourage leadership for everyone, as each individual uses his or her gifts to serve (Leadership is not gender based); leaders develop others as leaders
• Understand and apply the need for teams and team leadership (a particular kind of leadership)
• Develop self-awareness and self-understanding of one’s gifts and strengths and preferred leadership style
• Developing self-leadership skills, including self-care
• Appreciate leadership emerging from spiritual formation

 Knowing and practicing that Christian leadership, like all of life, is – and only is – “in Christ”

Content

• Introduction
• What Is Leadership?
• Part 1: Foundations
• Spiritual Foundations
• A Theology Of Leadership
• The Example Of Jesus
• NT Metaphors
• UCBU On Leadership
• Spiritual Formation As Leadership
• Personal Foundations
• Self-Awareness And Emotional Intelligence
• Giftedness And Personal Strengths
• Integrity, Ethics, Values And Attitudes
• Learning
• Part 2: The Art Of Leadership
• Leadership Dynamics

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• Background
• Servant Leadership
• Situational Leadership®
• Transformational Leadership
• Followership
• Communication
• The Communication Process
• Listening
• Directive –v– Non-Directive Communication
• Team Leadership
• Team Dysfunctions
• Diversity
• Effective Teams
• Mentoring
• The Mentoring Process
• Part 3: Leading For Life
• Pastoral Life
• Dealing With Difficult Behaviours And Conflict
• Self-Care
• Feedback
• The Price Of Leadership
• Suffering
• Travelling The Journey
• Conclusions

 

          004. PASTORAL COUNSELING CURRICULUM

·         Family Counseling

·         Church Ministry and Group Counseling

·         Practicum of Individual and Group Counseling

·         Pastoral Counseling Seminar

·         Pastoral Counseling and Personality Theory

·         Introduction to Pastoral Counseling

·         Marital and Family Counseling

·         Counseling Practicum

·         Biblical Counseling in Everyday Life

·         Methods of Biblical Counseling

·         Psychological test and Pastoral Counseling

·         Psychological Theory and Pastoral Counseling

·         Group Counseling

·         Church Ministry and Conflict Resolutions

·         Christian Counseling and Physiology

·         Counseling of Christian Children and Adolescent

·         Pastoral Counseling and Mind Healing

·         Pastoral Counseling and Abnormal Psychology

·         Pastoral Care and Biblical Counseling

·         Study on Types and Procedures of Counseling

·         Study on Counseling Procedures and Problems

·         Biblical Counseling

·         Pastoral Visitation and Crisis Counseling

·         Psychological Theory and Christian Counseling

·         Crisis Counseling

·         Lay-Counselor Training

·         Addiction Counseling

 

005. CHURCH LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION

 

Purpose of the Course

 

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the basics of Christian leadership and administration build around servant and transformational leadership principles.

Core Value Focus

The course will emphasize the seminary’s current core value focus assigned annually by the Administrative Council. This year’s core value focus is Characteristic Excellence.

 

Curriculum

This course will address the following curriculum competencies:

 

1.     Biblical exposition: The student will discover passages of Scripture that will address biblical foundations for leadership in the local church or Christian ministry setting .

2.     Theological and historical perspective: The course will provide a systematic and historical progression of church leadership and ministry as it has evolved to the requirements today.

3.     Effective servant leadership: The course is designed not only to teach about servant leadership but also to encourage the student to practice this leadership style.

4.     Interpersonal relationships: The course contains a strong emphasis on interpersonal skills as a vital aspect of leadership and administration.

5.     Disciple making: In this course, students are encouraged to understand that the ultimate purpose of leadership is transforming.

6.     Worship leadership: The course does not directly address worship leadership, however the leadership principles discussed will relate to any venue of ministry in the local church.

7.     Spiritual and character formation: Students are taught that ministry leadership and administration should flow out of a transformational walk with Jesus Christ.

Course Description

This course will focus on a study of the servant leadership model as a basis for personal concepts of church and Christian ministry. By combining the requisite skills for a biblical concept of church administration, the student will explore appropriate models and formulate their personal leadership and administration style for Christian ministry.

 

Learning Objectives

By the completion of the course, each student will be able to;

 

1.      Identify from Scripture biblical concepts for leadership in the local church and Christian ministry venue, and analyze these practices in terms of a biblical worldview.

2.      Develop an understanding of the leadership principles found in Transformational/Servant Leadership and how they integrate in the management of the local church or Christian ministry venue.

3.      Know and make application of the administrative principles and practices to the planning, organizing, leading and evaluating the ministries of the local church or Christian ministry organization.

4.      Develop an understanding of how the leadership and administrative practices in the course apply to the principle church administrative arenas of personnel, finance, and property.

5.      Integrate and synthesize responses to situational studies relating to leadership and administration in the local church or Christian ministry setting.

 

 

                        006. MEDIA IN MINISTRY

 

The church is experiencing a time of profound change in communication. More and more often churches use new technologies to transmit and communicate the message of the Gospel and it is done in an ever more creative way. Not only that, but also church activities are often shared to a wider audience via social media. Through the Media Creative Ministry we provide the basic knowledge about different communication methods (video, audio, photography) that are useful for the church in this area. The programme is structured in such a way that the student learns to use P.A. systems, cameras and video cameras. During the year they are assigned a number of projects which give them the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge acquired.

 

                             A. WRTING TECHNIQUES

 

In this course, students explore a range of creative writing genres, including fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, drama, and multimedia writing. They study examples of classic and contemporary selections, apply what they learn to their own writing, and develop proficiency in the writing process. They learn to evaluate the writings of others and apply evaluation criteria to their own work. By the end of the course, students will have created a well-developed portfolio of finished written works.

SEMESTER ONE

Unit 1: Introduction to Creative Writing

· Ideas and Imagination

· The Writing Process, Part 1

· The Writing Process, Part 2

· The Writing Process, Part 3

Unit 2: Fiction Writing

· Exploring Fiction

· Elements of Fiction, Part 1

· Elements of Fiction, Part 2

· Writing Fiction

Unit 3: Poetry Writing

· Exploring Poetry

· Elements of Poetry

· Styles and Forms of Poetry

· Writing Poetry

· Poetry Project

Unit 4: Multimedia Writing

· Exploring Multimedia

· Creating a Multimedia Presentation

· Sharing a Multimedia Presentation

Unit 5: Student Self-Publishing

· Introduction to Student Publishing

· Publishing a Class Anthology

· Analyzing Personal Style and Growth

 

 

                          B. BOOK PUBLISHING

 

 Digital and E-Book Publishing

This course will provide a history of digital books and context for understanding how digital advances and eBooks have affected the publishing industry, consumer habits, and reading. The course exposes students to practical wisdom from experts across the publishing and book industry. Students will learn about eBook production and design; SEO and metadata; digital and online marketing; social media; audio books, and sales. Students will write a reader’s report, a response-paper to an audio book, and create a design memo. For their final group project students will edit, distribute and market an original eBook across platforms, and present their collaborative work at “sales conference” at the end of the semester.​

 Introduction to Publishing
This required course offers students a dynamic overview of the book publishing industry,  including book acquisitions, editing, design and production, sales, marketing, advertising, corporate management, law and finance.  

Publishing Practicum
Students simulate the complete book-publishing process from contract negotiations to bound book. Prerequisite: Introduction to Publishing. 

Books for Young Readers
A look at the world of publishing for children and young adults. Licensing, merchandising, sales and marketing to all age groups and reader categories will be discussed. Includes substantial reading of children's titles. 

The Editorial Process
An in-depth look at the editorial process from a corporate and employment-seeking perspective. Includes visits from authors and industry professionals.

 Fundamentals of Copyediting and proofreading
An intensive course focusing on a variety of texts including fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks and references. Students will employ universal copyediting/proofreading symbols in type-marking manuscripts and learn design coding; drafting of style sheets; querying; and preparing a manuscript for author review, etc. Prerequisite or co-requisite: Introduction to Publishing. 

Legal Issues in Publishing and the Arts
A course covering the crucial clauses in an author-publisher contract; intellectual property issues; the First Amendment; general copyright matters; defamation; invasion of privacy; obscenity;  and internet copyright issues. 

 

                         C. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

 

Digital Photography is a yearlong introduction to the digital camera as an art-making tool designed for students at the beginning level. The course will use digital photography to help students learn and apply the basic elements of art and the principles of design. This course will also provide students with opportunities to extend their knowledge and skills in the field of photography and the use of Adobe Photoshop and Light room. Digital Photography will familiarize the student with digital photographic equipment, materials, methods, and processes. Visual problem solving skills are explored through the use of the computer as the main tool for creative expression and communication. Cell phone photography and editing with a variety of phone applications will be infused in the curriculum. Students create their own blog sites as a place to exhibit their projects and portfolio work. Self promotion of student photography is encouraged and beginning social media marketing is introduced. Students can earn certifications in the field of digital photography. Course is articulated with Chaffey College and San Bernardino Valley College.

Topics:

Exposure Triangle

Camera Modes

Flash Modes

ISO settings

White Balance

Drive Modes

Lens Focal Length

Exposure Compensation

Focusing Options

Depth of Field

Macro Photography

Portraiture

Landscape

Action Photography

Still Life

Candid Photography

Indoor Photography

Fine Art Photography

Black and White (Monochrome)

Techniques of Lighting

Photography Composition

Photomontage and Collage

Surrealism, Cubism, Impressionism

Image Editing (Using Photoshop and Lightroom)

High Dynamic Range (H.D.R.) Photography

Cell phone Photography and Editing

Beginning Social Media Marketing

Written Photo Critiques: This is a writing assignment that will be attached to all photo assignments. Students will critique one intriguing photograph, which relates to the current assignment and explain what makes it a good photograph. Students will also critique their own work and the work of their peers.

 

            

                                   007. CREATIVE MINISTRY

 

Have you discovered the unique purpose God has for your life? What drives you? Who are the people you most want to help? What cause are you passionate about?

An environment which promotes individual learning helps develop knowledge and skills as well as identifying areas where growth is needed in order to fulfil the call of God. This is the purpose of the Creative Ministry module which provides hands-on experience and the opportunity to apply Bible principles in practical and focused ways.

The Creative Ministry takes place once a week and you will have the option to choose one of the following Creative Ministries.

 

                  EVANGELISM & PERFORMING ARTS

     (Christian Drama, Music Production, Digital video production)

This creative ministry came out of a desire to communicate the gospel to everyone and introduce people to Jesus.Using art and the talents God has given us, we want to reach out and impact people showing them who God really is and what He has done for all of us.

 

                                       A. CHRISTIAN DRAMA CURRICULUM

 

CURRICULUM OF STUDY

1.     FOUNDATIONS OF CHRISTIAN DRAMA

COURSE OBJECTIVE: To Make Students have some background knowledge of the basic historical and spiritual foundations of Christian Drama as a preparatory ground for more in-depth knowledge and understanding of the General Principles of the ministry of Christian Drama.

COURSE CONTENTS: The Course give a brief introduction to the background of Christian Drama in and opens the students to the foundational cores of Christian drama ministry. It is very necessary for an ideal drama ministers to have this introductory knowledge.

COURSE OUTLINE:

a.      Historical Information of the Immergence of Christian Drama in Nigeria.

b.     The Basic Spiritual Foundations of Christian Drama and Film Productions

c.      The Foundational Principles of Drama Ministry

i.        The Message of Drama Ministry

ii.     The Messengers of Drama Ministry

iii.   The Ministrations of Drama Ministry

iv.   The Motives of Drama Ministry

v.     The Methods of Drama Ministry

vi.     The Missions of Drama Ministry.

 

2.     THE BIBLICAL BASIS FOR CHRISTIAN DRAMA

COURSE OBJECTIVE: To make each student have an assurance of the Biblical basis for the ministry of Drama Evangelism. To help them with the ability to defend the ministry with scriptural references.

COURSE OUTLINE:

a.      Is Drama in The Bible?

i.      Paul’s Policy on Evangelism

ii.      Prophet Ezekiel: A Prophetic Revelation Drama Approach.

iii.      Prophet Ezekiel: An Applied Prophetic Drama Approach.

b.     The Jesus Evidence:

 

i.      The Jesus Evidence I: The Life and Ministry of Jesus

ii.      The Jesus Evidence II: The Written and Spoken Word

iii.      The Jesus Evidence III: A Similitude of Technical Productions

iv.      The Jesus Evidence IV: Applied Substitutional Drama

c.      Dramatic Applications in the Ministry of Jesus Christ.

 

3.     CLASSIFICATIONS OF CHRISTIAN DRAMA

COURSE OBJECTIVE: To help the students have ideas of various classifications of the Drama Ministry and to help them to determine the most appropriate ones for the various works of Spiritual ministries.

                         COURSE OUTLINE:

a.      Entertainment Christian Drama

b.     Evangelical Christian Drama

c.      Christian Entertainment Roles:

i.      Christian Comedy

ii.      Stand Up Comedians

iii.      Dance Drama and Choreography

iv.      Comic Talk Shows

 

 

4.     DRAMA MINISTERS AND THE SECULAR ARTISTES

COURSE OBJECTIVE: This topic helps to make the students understand the difference between the qualities and characteristics of the Drama Ministers and the Secular drama artistes and to know how to relate and interact with them.

 

                                      COURSE OUTLINE:

I.                   Ideal Qualities of Drama Ministers

a.     Definitions

b.     Spiritual Qualities

c.      Intellectual Qualities

d.     Social Qualities

e.     Physical Qualities

f.       Motivating Factors for the Calling

 

II.               The Secular Drama and Film Productions

a.     Classifications of Secular Productions

b.     Effects of the Secular Productions On The End Time Revival

c.      Spiritual Responsibilities To The Secular Artistes

d.     Hallmarks of the Secular Movie Industry

e.     Secular Professionalism and Spiritual Anointing

 

5.     DENOMINATIONAL DRAMA MINISTRY

COURSE OBJECTIVE: To help the student have idea of the various components of the Church drama ministry, and to help them know how to form and coordinate a church drama group.

 

                                           COURSE OUTLINE

Formation of Church Drama Ministry

a.      Composition of Church Drama Ministry

b.     Roles of a Church Drama Group.

c.      Challenges of Church Drama Groups

d.     Visions of Church Drama Group

 

Operations of Church Drama Ministry

a.     Stage Drama Productions

b.     Audio Drama Productions

c.      Video-Stage Drama Productions

d.     Television Drama Productions

e.     Photoplay Magazine/Comic Productions

f.       Drama Book Publication

g.     Drama Tract Publication

h.     Christian Film Productions

 

6.     DRAMA MINISTRY ESTABLISHMENT

COURSE OBJECTIVE: Apart from having some knowledge about the Denominational drama ministry, this Course helps the students to know about the formation and structures and mode of operations of the Independent Drama ministry.

COURSE CONTENT: This Course includes the study of the ways and patterns of establishing both Part-Time and Full-Time Independent Drama Ministry outside of the Denominational settings.

COURSE OUTLINE:

1.Independent Drama Ministry Establishment

a.     Foundational Phase

i.      Vision Formation Stage

ii.       Vision Conception Stage

b.     Preparation Phase

i.      Leader’s Preparedness

ii.       Membership Arrival

iii.       Spiritual Preparations and Effects

c.      Operational Phase

i.      Part-Time Ministerial Operations

ii.       Periods of Transition

d.     Multiplication and Expansion Phase

i.      Nature of Ministrations

ii.       Formation of Evangelical Arms

iii.       Type of Administrative Office

iv.      Records and Statistics

v.      Decentralization of Assignments

 

II.Part-Time Drama Ministry Operations

a.     Membership Composition

b.     Nature of Outreaches

c.      Evangelistic Programs and Projects

d.     Pre-Invitations Spiritual Build-Up

e.     Prayers in Drama Ministry

f.       Financial Principles

g.     Disciplinary Principles

h.     Preparations To Full-Time Operations

 

 

7.     INTRODUCTION TO FIELD OUTREACHES

COURSE OBJECTIVE: To enlighten the students to the various types of Drama Outreaches and ways of handling them. To help the students understand the Drama Outreach situations and how to cope with the various occurrences.

COURSE CONTENT: This Course includes the different classifications of Drama Outreaches and preparations involved on the part of the ministers and

the ones expected on the part of the organizers and it also contains ways of handling drama ministration invitations to outreaches.

COURSE OUTLINE:

i.      Classifications of Drama Field Outreaches

(a)  Indoor Drama Ministrations

(b) Indoor Drama Revivals

(c)  Drama Crusade Programs

(d) Church Crusade Programs

(e)  Interdenominational Drama Crusade

(f)   Inter-Churches Drama Revival

ii.      Outreach Preparations

(a)  Organizers’ Preparations

(b)  Ministry’s Preparations

(c)   Challenges on Field Outreaches

(d)  Backstage Ethics and Etiquettes

 

iii.      Invitation To Drama Ministrations

a.      Types of Invitations

b.     Invitation Alternatives

c.      Spiritual Guidelines

d.     Ministerial Integrity

e.      Technical Precautions

f.       Ministerial Field Adjustment

g.      Stage Agents of Distractions

 

 

8.     MISSION FIELD SPECIALIZATIONS

COURSE OBJECTIVE: To enable the students understand the various areas of Ministerial Specializations in drama ministry. To help the students understand the wide and expansive scope of the ministry of Drama Evangelism help them determine their possible areas of Specializations

COURSE CONTENTS: The Course spreads from the specialization in Children Drama to the Youth and Public drama ministry. It also reveals some expected lifestyles of drama missionaries.

COURSE OUTLINE:

a.      Children Drama Evangelism

b.     Youth Drama Evangelism

c.      Campus Drama Evangelism

d.     Prison Drama Evangelism

e.      Hospital Drama Evangelism

f.       Public Hall Drama Evangelism

g.      Village Drama Evangelism

h.     Open Market and Street Drama Evangelism

i.        Film Outreach Evangelism

j.        Social Media Film Evangelism

k.     Mission Field Defensive Principles

i.      Drama Ministers Introduction

ii.      Characters’ Introduction

iii.      Stage Name Adaptation

iv.      Stage Life Carry-Over

 

 

9.       CASTING IN CHRISTIAN DRAMA

COURSE OBJECTIVES: This Course is to enlighten the students on how to do proper casting of roles into Christian drama and movies. This Course seeks to explain to the students the general spiritual importance of right casting in Christian drama and movies.

COURSE CONTENTS: The Course explains the various types of Role fixing and the spiritual guides to the Casts and the Casting.

COURSE OUTLINE:

a.      Positive Roles

b.     Negative Roles

c.      Type-Casting and Interchange of Roles

d.     Wrong Casting

e.      Leader’s Role in Casting

f.       Casting Methods

g.      Cast Auditioning

h.     Drama and Movie Casting on Mission Fields

10. BIBLICAL DRAMATIZATIONS

COURSE OBJECTIVE: To let the Students understand the immeasurable dramatic contents embedded in the Bible. To make the students know that the diverse story and message contents adaptable for contemporary drama and movies are innumerable. To help the students know how to adapt Biblical stories and messages into interesting African contemporary and traditional drama and movies.

COURSE CONTENTS: The Course covers the dramatizations of Bible stories and parables to the possibility of traditionalizing and contemporising the Biblical stories and parables of Jesus Christ. We are also viewing the reactions of the Hollywood to the Biblical and Faith-Based Movies.

COURSE OUTLINE:

I.                   Overview To Biblical Dramatization

a.     Dramatization of Biblical Stories and Parables

b.     African Cultural Dramatization of Biblical Stories

c.      African Cultural Dramatization of Jesus Parables

d.     Theatrical Modernization of Biblical Stories

e.     Theatrical Modernization of Jesus Parables.

f.       Biblical Stories in African Moon-Light Tales

 

II.               Overview of Hollywood Christian Movies

a.     Hollywood and the Biblical Dramatization

b.     Hollywood and Contemporary Faith Based Movies.

c.      Structures of Hollywood Christian Movies

d.     Comparative Studies: African Gospel Movies and Hollywood Christian Movies

 

11. WORLD DRAMA MISSIONS

COURSE OBJECTIVE: This Course aims at opening the eyes of the students to the large scope of Drama and film production ministry in the World Missions. It seeks to enlighten the students on the present needs of evangelizing the world through the easiest means of Drama and film productions ministry.

COURSE CONTENT: The Course explores the various ways of reaching out to the outside world with our drama and movie production ministry. It opens

up the ideas of subtitling movies and drama and publishing the drama scripts to reach out to the world beyond the stage productions.

 

 

COURSE OUTLINE:

a.      Reaching the World Through Your Movies

i.      Movies Translations and Subtitling

ii.      Movies Online Distributions

iii.      Movie Script Publication

iv.      Movie Script Translations

 

b.     Foreign Mission Collaborations

i.      Working with Foreign Churches

ii.      Foreign Mission Ethics and Etiquettes.

iii.      Drama Teachings and Lectures

iv.      Preparations for Film Productions

v.      Productions and Post-Productions

vi.      Film Distribution and Outreaches

 

12.                    DRAMA MINISTRY AND INTERNET TECHNOLOGY

COURSE OBJECTIVE: To help the Students to know the use of the Internet and the present Information Technology to enhance their knowledge in Drama and film production ministry.

To enable the students to know how the IT can lead to expansion and increase of their drama and film production ministry.

COURSE CONTENT: The Course explores the role of IT in the marketing and distribution of drama and movies to reach to the outside world beyond the four corners of our church.

COURSE OUTLINE:

a.      The Usable Social Media Platforms

b.     Film Marketing and Distributions

c.      Publicity and Promotion

d.     Mobile Phone Film Shooting and Editing

e.      Internet Film Outreaches

f.       Drama Bloggings and Websites

13. CHRISTIAN DRAMA AND SOCIETY

COURSE OBJECTIVE: To help the students to know the roles of Christian drama and Films to the moral and social development of our present society.

COURSE CONTENT: The course contains the impacts of the Christian Drama and movie production to the transformation of the society and its roles in the correction of public mindsets and in helping on Public orientations.

COURSE OUTLINE:

a.      Christian Drama and Social Transformation

b.     Christian Drama and Political Reformation

c.      Christian Drama and Cultural Re-Orientation

d.     Christian Drama and Spiritual Revival

e.      Christian Drama and Societal Reactions

 

 

14.   CHRISTIAN DRAMA AND MUSIC

COURSE OBJECTIVE: To help the students to have the knowledge of the roles of Music in Christian Drama and film productions. And to help them know the proper proper applications of Music in same.

 

 

 

 

                                 B.DIGITAL VIDEO AND FILM PRODUCTION

 

 

CURRICULUM OF STUDY FOR DIGITAL VIDEO FILM PRODUCTION

 

COURSE FOCUS: This course; Christian Film Production Arts is an answer to the yearnings of hundreds of Nigerian Christians and others who wish to study and gain wide knowledge in the use of the Digital Video Technology for film production in a regular academic environment.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVE: The course is aimed and making the students understand the various fields of film productions. It is expected that at the end of the course, students should be able practice in any of the fields and also be able to determine the area field they wish to fully specialise in.

 

COURSE CONTENT: This is the beginners’ class during which basic terminologies of film production are taught. Students are also taken through the rudiments of film productions. In addition, they are introduced to the various aspects of film productions.

 

1.  SCREENPLAY TECHNIQUES

OBJECTIVE: To make students acquire and improve skills/techniques for writing excellent plays and screenplays for movies and television.

 

COURSE CONTENTS: The course includes an in-depth study of how to make excellent movies laying its foundation on the basis of the script. It also exposes the students to the elements of intrigues and suspense as it affects audience appreciation of a movie.

 

COURSE OUTLINE:

*  How To Conceive Stories and Ideas for Screenplay.

*  The Spices Of Good Script

*Stage Script Versus Screenplay

*Research In Scriptwriting

*Errors Of Screenplay Writers

*Suspense & Intrigues

*Character Analysis

*The Making Of Screen Playwrights

 

2.              PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

OBJECTIVE: To make the students develop excellent skills in managing productions and build high class producers.

 

COURSE CONTENTS: The course is a complete planning guide for would-be producers and production managers, creating a detailed approach to handling film making at the stages of pre-production, production and post-production.

 

COURSE OUTLINE:

*    Pre-Production Arrangements.

*    Planning and Scheduling for Production.

*    Scouting for Cast, Crew & Equipment Management.

*    Budgeting and Financing A Production.

*    Auditioning and Casting.

*  Cast and Crew Management.

*    Post Production Logistics.

*  Beyond Post-Productions 3. ROLE INTERPRETATION

OBJECTIVE: To bring the best out of the actors before the camera, and develop talents for movie making.

 

COURSE CONTENT: The making of screen actors is the basic focus of this course with a view to distinguishing it from stage acting. The course builds a pattern for the growth and development of film actors from the “green horns” to “celebrated stars”

 

 

 

COURSE OUTLINE:

*  Film Acting vs Stage Acting.

*  Tips For Excellent Acting.

*  Actors Ethics In And Out Of Set.

*  Major Defects Of Actors,

*  The Tools Of An Actor.

*  21^st Century Movie Acting

 

4.  MAKE UP:

OBJECTIVE: To make students acquire and improve skill/techniques on how to make up actors and actresses according to the roles.

 

COURSE CONTENTS: The course involves the training of make up artists, preparing them for the job of transforming and reforming the cast for the world of “make believe”

 

COURSE OUTLINE

*  The Principles of Make Up

*  Ageing and de-ageing

*  Make up for Special effects

*  Hints & Tips for Effective Make Up

*  Acquiring Materials for Make Up

*  Combining Lighting and Make Up

*  Practical Make Up Class.

5.  FILM MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION

OBJECTIVE: To get the students acquainted with the latest trends in the world of film distribution and marketing. The economic opportunities of movie making and how to harness the large potentials of the movie market is also a major objective of this course.

 

COURSE CONTENT: The course include of study of market trends as it affects the film industry and an appraisal of the efforts of the major players in the industry both locally and globally. The course shall also help students to explore the great open doors that exist in the online movie market.

 

COURSE OUTLINE:

*  Appraisal of the Nigerian movie Market

*  The International Movie Market

*  Factors that affect the marketing of Movies

*  Why the Public buy Films

*  Selling Movies on the Internet

*  Marketing through Cable TV Channels

*  Censorship and Classifications

*  Piracy and Legal Matters

*  Methods for Expanding the Market

 

DIRECTING:

OBJECTIVE: To bring students to a level where they can attempt to direct movies on their own after the course.

 

COURSE CONTENT: The course seeks to demystify the work and office of a movie director making it possible for even the “minimally gifted” good enough to direct a movie.

 

COURSE OUTLINE:

*  Handling The ‘Stars’ & The ‘Greens’

*  Crew Management and Control

*  Script Interpretation

*  Shot Composition

*  Directors’ Ethics and Morals.

*  Mastering Productions

*  The Roles Of Director In Post Production

 

7.  NON-LINEAR EDITING

 

OBJECTIVE: Designed for the computer literate students with a view to introducing them to the world of non-linear editing & special effects.

COURSE CONTENTS: The course employs the use of 70% practicals to bring the students to a level where after the course they can start film editing on their own. COURSE OUTLINE:

*  Understanding non Linear Editing

*  Editing Soft wares & Hard wares

*  Cutting and Joining frames

*  Sound Tracks & Effects

*  Correcting Editing Errors

*  Continuity in Editing

*  Graphics & Montage

*  What to Face at The Censors Board.

 

8.             : DIGITAL VIDEOGRAPHY (CINEMATOGRAPHY)

OBJECTIVE: To introduce students to the world of digital video camera handling, lighting and sound. It is also aimed at improving their skills in handling the camera and understanding it’s functions.

 

COURSE CONTENTS: If digital video technology will be acceptable as a format of movie making, it must be handled by professionals who will be capable of bridging the gap between it and celluloid. This course brings a couple of seasoned cameramen and directors of photography to reveal the secrets of using digital video to take the place of celluloid.

 

COURSE OUTLINE:

* Introduction to Cinematography.

*  Types and Brands of Camera

*  Camera Parts and Functions

*  Shot Compositions

*  Excellent Pictures & Shots

*  Lighting the Set

*  Understanding Sources of Light

*  Types of Lighting Gadgets and Brands

*  Sound Management in Digital Video

*  Management of Equipment, memory cards & Hard Disks

 

C. CHRISTIAN MUSIC MINISTRY TECHNIQUES AND PRODUCTIONS

 

MUSIC THEORY

A study of the rudiments of music including note reading, recognition of tones and semi-tones (chromatic and diatonic), melodic and harmonic intervals, major, minor, and chromatic scales, and rhythm patterns.

 

APPLIED KEYBOARDING

A course designed to teach beginner piano. Students will be able to play chords with both hands, read music and play with correct rhythm, dynamics, and phrasing.

 

PLAYING BY EAR

Students will learn how to play piano by ear using a step-by-step curriculum that will teach the Nashville Number System. Pupils will learn the 3 major and 3 minor chords in the first 3 keys using Contemporary, Slow & Fast Gospel rhythms.

 

BASIC VOCAL TECHNIQUES

The study of the vocal apparatus and vocal techniques used in good vocal production. Vocal exercises are included. The goals will be to develop the vocal range to a higher level and tone and expression in singing.

 

PRINCIPLES OF WORSHIP

A scriptural exploration of the principles of worship, and how to effectively lead people into the presence of God

 

MUSIC MINISTRY IN THE CHURCH

This course will provide a study of the needs, problems, and skills necessary to the administration of the music program of the local church. Information will be provided to better equip individuals in the areas of planning the worship service, and leading choirs, bands, etc.

 

BEGINNER DRUMS & BASS

A practical study of the basics of Drumming & Bass patterns, which will enable students to play on an introductory level as well as give direction to band members in the future. Those interested in furthering their Drum/Bass expertise can do so through private lessons.

 

CHORALE

A mixed choral group selected from auditioned members of the NCC student body. The chorale sings at church services, special events, and travels on selected weekends during the school year. The repertoire includes both acappella and accompanied numbers covering a spectrum of religious and gospel styles. Students will also be involved in the yearly production of a CD.

 

 

MUSIC THEORY

A study of Major, Minor, & Diminished Seventh chords, along with Augmented, & Suspended Chords. Ear  training to recognize harmonic & melodic intervals and chord progressions.

 

APPLIED KEYBOARDING

A continuation of Applied Keyboarding 1. Students will play on an intermediate level.

 

PLAYING BY EAR

A continuation of Playing By Ear 1. Pupils will learn to play interesting chord progressions using Diminished Seventh chords, Augmented, & Suspended Chords, in 9 keys.

PEDAGOGY

A study of the philosophies and techniques used in teaching piano by note. The purpose is to develop musicians who are able to instruct and motivate students in the learning process. Students will be required to teach during the 1st Year Applied Keyboarding Classes. Class will be divided into two parts: Instruction & Tutoring beginners.

 

SONGWRITING

A study of the techniques of creative writing of religious music in various styles. Students will be able to analyze the lyrics of songs and be able to write songs individually and collaboratively.

 

CHORALE

A mixed choral group selected from auditioned members of the NCC student body. The chorale sings at church services, special events, and travels on selected weekends during the school year. The repertoire includes both acappella and accompanied numbers covering a spectrum of religious and gospel styles. Students will also be involved in the production of a CD.

 

MUSIC THEORY

A study of Ninth, Eleventh, Thirteenth, and Altered chords. Ear training to recognize harmonic & melodic intervals and chord progressions.

 

APPLIED KEYBOARDING

A continuation of Applied Keyboarding 2. Students will play on an advanced level.

 

PLAYING BY EAR

A continuation of Playing By Ear 2. Pupils will learn to play interesting chord progressions using Ninth, Eleventh, Thirteenth and Altered chords in all 12 keys.

 

ORGAN -

A course designed to teach the fundamentals of setting up an organ and creating new registrations. Students will be able to play chords with both hands, with correct rhythm, dynamics, and phrasing. Instruction will be given in playing background music, and playing for various types of services (i.e. weddings, funerals, graduations). Also an exploration of different styles of organ playing will be conducted.

 

CHORAL ARRANGING

This course teaches basic concepts of arranging for choirs. Special emphasis will be placed on the "Pentecostal “choir. Upon completion, the student will know vocal ranges for SATB, and how to arrange a song with a desired emotional effect, and be capable of writing choir parts from listening to a recording.

 

MUSICIAN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

A course to enable the musician/artist to understand him/herself and their God-given purpose. In this study we seek to develop our character and spirituality in the field of music ministry. An open look at issues in today's music ministry and the solutions that the Bible provides to promote spiritual growth.

 

CHORALE

A mixed choral group selected from auditioned members of the NCC student body. The chorale sings at church services, special events, and travels on selected weekends during the school year. The repertoire includes both acappella and accompanied numbers covering a spectrum of religious and gospel styles. Students will also be involved in the production of a CD.

               

    008. CHURCH ADMINISTRATION AND MANGEMENT

 

Course Description

Introduction to church administration and management of non- profit organizations. It is designed to inform and educate students regarding management principles, procedures, techniques, theory, and practice for leading and managing churches and non-profit organizations. The course applies a problem-solving approach to the subjects of management, administration, supervision, organization, leadership, church government, finance, and legal issues relevant to ministers and lay leaders.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: 

5.     Find, interpret, and apply relevant Bible passages, (especially from Pauline letters) that form a theological basis for good management, administration, and supervision of the local church and related ministries. 

6.     Identify the roles and responsibilities of the pastor, board, and officers for the financial management of the local church. 

7.     Understand, state and apply administration and management theory and principles. 

8.     Implement management and administration ideas, procedures, and techniques to improve the effectiveness of the local church’s operations.

Course Content

Topics

A. Introductions

• Introduction to Church Administration [Definitions, Theories, Theology]
• Introduction to Pauline Pastoral Epistles [Purpose, Themes, Lessons]

B. Legal Matters

• Legal Status of the Church and Management of Non-Profit Organizations

C. Governance

• The Headship of Christ and Church Polity [organization and governance]

D. Leadership

• Leadership Theories, Styles and Types
• Church Leadership Qualities and Ministry
• Leadership, Management and Team Ministry

E. Management

• Administrative Structures, Systems, Policies and Procedures
• Strategic Planning for the Local Church
• Human Resource Management Structures, Systems, Policies and Procedures
• Financial Management Structures, Systems, Policies and Procedures [Church Accounts, Financial Statements, Budgeting]

F. Open Forum

• Discussions on Teamwork

 

                           009. BIBLICAL THEOLOGY

 

Curriculum Overview

Course Number    Course Name         Credits

            Level One Courses          

CM006         Spiritual Disciplines and Formation (Core)          

CM007         Christian Leadership (Core)   

B001 The Pentateuch    

B002 The Hebrew Prophets   

B003 Christian Foundations 1: The Life & Ministry of Jesus 

B004 Christian Foundations 2: The Witness of the Early Church   

ADC001       Writing for Success 1: Basic Writing Skills

            Level Two Courses         

B005 Biblical Interpretation (Core) (Prereq: B001, B002, B003, B004) 

B006 Old Testament Theology (Core) (Prereq: B001, B002, B003, B004)         

B007 New Testament Theology (Core) (Prereq: B001, B002, B003, B004)      

CTM001      The Story of the Church (Prereq: B005, B006, B007) 

CTM003      Basic Theology Part 1 (Prereq: B005, B006, B007)     

CTM004      Basic Theology Part 2 (Prereq: B005, B006, B007)     

            Level Three Courses      

CTM005      The Nature and Mission of the Church (Prereq: B005, B006, B007)        

CTM006      Christian Ethics for Christian Leaders        

CM011         Senior Seminar in Biblical and Theological Studies       

Three electives chosen by the student from Bible (B) or Christian Thought and Mission (CTM) courses.

 

                  010. CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP

 

What is Christian leadership? Who is a leader? This course enables students to answer these questions through the lens of Jesus Christ.

The Christian Leadership course at ACCM is designed to help those involved in various areas of Christian leadership and ministry to be better equipped to take on the wide variety of challenges and opportunities leadership provides. Students will be led through the foundational aspects and implications of leadership, and encouraged to explore and reflect on the many dimensions Christian leadership encompasses and challenged to find ways of applying what they learn to their own areas of service to God and his people.

 Key competencies:

• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of leadership through the lens of Jesus (A Trinitarian, grace-based approach to leadership)
• Understand and apply servant leadership principles
• Develop a working understanding of key contemporary leadership insights, including transformational leadership
• Develop and encourage leadership for everyone, as each individual uses his or her gifts to serve (Leadership is not gender based); leaders develop others as leaders
• Understand and apply the need for teams and team leadership (a particular kind of leadership)
• Develop self-awareness and self-understanding of one’s gifts and strengths and preferred leadership style
• Developing self-leadership skills, including self-care
• Appreciate leadership emerging from spiritual formation

 Knowing and practicing that Christian leadership, like all of life, is – and only is – “in Christ”

Content

• Introduction
• What Is Leadership?
• Part 1: Foundations
• Spiritual Foundations
• A Theology Of Leadership
• The Example Of Jesus
• NT Metaphors
• Nouwen On Leadership
• Spiritual Formation As Leadership
• Personal Foundations
• Self-Awareness And Emotional Intelligence
• Giftedness And Personal Strengths
• Integrity, Ethics, Values And Attitudes
• Learning
• Part 2: The Art Of Leadership
• Leadership Dynamics

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• Background
• Servant Leadership
• Situational Leadership®
• Transformational Leadership
• Followership
• Communication
• The Communication Process
• Listening
• Directive –v– Non-Directive Communication
• Team Leadership
• Team Dysfunctions
• Diversity
• Effective Teams
• Mentoring
• The Mentoring Process
• Part 3: Leading For Life
• Pastoral Life
• Dealing With Difficult Behaviours And Conflict
• Self-Care
• Feedback
• The Price Of Leadership
• Suffering
• Travelling The Journey
• Conclusions

 

                 011. PASTORAL COUNSELING CURRICULUM

·         Family Counseling

·         Church Ministry and Group Counseling

·         Practicum of Individual and Group Counseling

·         Pastoral Counseling Seminar

·         Pastoral Counseling and Personality Theory

·         Introduction to Pastoral Counseling

·         Marital and Family Counseling

·         Counseling Practicum

·         Biblical Counseling in Everyday Life

·         Methods of Biblical Counseling

·         Psychological test and Pastoral Counseling

·         Psychological Theory and Pastoral Counseling

·         Group Counseling

·         Church Ministry and Conflict Resolutions

·         Christian Counseling and Physiology

·         Counseling of Christian Children and Adolescent

·         Pastoral Counseling and Mind Healing

·         Pastoral Counseling and Abnormal Psychology

·         Pastoral Care and Biblical Counseling

·         Study on Types and Procedures of Counseling

·         Study on Counseling Procedures and Problems

·         Biblical Counseling

·         Pastoral Visitation and Crisis Counseling

·         Psychological Theory and Christian Counseling

·         Crisis Counseling

·         Lay-Counselor Training

·         Addiction Counseling

 

 

012. CHURCH LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION

 

Purpose of the Course

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the basics of Christian leadership and administration build around servant and transformational leadership principles.

 

Core Value Focus

The course will emphasize the seminary’s current core value focus assigned annually by the Administrative Council. This year’s core value focus is Characteristic Excellence.

 

Curriculum

This course will address the following curriculum competencies:

 

8.     Biblical exposition: The student will discover passages of Scripture that will address biblical foundations for leadership in the local church or Christian ministry setting .

9.     Theological and historical perspective: The course will provide a systematic and historical progression of church leadership and ministry as it has evolved to the requirements today.

10.Effective servant leadership: The course is designed not only to teach about servant leadership but also to encourage the student to practice this leadership style.

11.Interpersonal relationships: The course contains a strong emphasis on interpersonal skills as a vital aspect of leadership and administration.

12.Disciple making: In this course, students are encouraged to understand that the ultimate purpose of leadership is transforming.

13.Worship leadership: The course does not directly address worship leadership, however the leadership principles discussed will relate to any venue of ministry in the local church.

14.Spiritual and character formation: Students are taught that ministry leadership and administration should flow out of a transformational walk with Jesus Christ.

Course Description

This course will focus on a study of the servant leadership model as a basis for personal concepts of church and Christian ministry. By combining the requisite skills for a biblical concept of church administration, the student will explore appropriate models and formulate their personal leadership and administration style for Christian ministry.

 

Learning Objectives

By the completion of the course, each student will be able to;

 

6.      Identify from Scripture biblical concepts for leadership in the local church and Christian ministry venue, and analyze these practices in terms of a biblical worldview.

7.      Develop an understanding of the leadership principles found in Transformational/Servant Leadership and how they integrate in the management of the local church or Christian ministry venue.

8.      Know and make application of the administrative principles and practices to the planning, organizing, leading and evaluating the ministries of the local church or Christian ministry organization.

9.      Develop an understanding of how the leadership and administrative practices in the course apply to the principle church administrative arenas of personnel, finance, and property.

10.  Integrate and synthesize responses to situational studies relating to leadership and administration in the local church or Christian ministry setting.

 

 

                                  013. CHURCH PLANTING

Overview

In this course, Dr. Tim Sisk asks students to consider church planting as participation in the mission of the church. He establishes the biblical foundation for church planting as a work of the Spirit to call and empower believers to participate in the Great Commission in this specific missional way. He looks at the methods and models used in biblical examples of church planting and examine church planting throughout history.

 

                 COURSE OVERVIEW

 

·                    Church Planter Assessment

·         Using the Prayer List Tool for Church Planting

·         Engaging the Audience

·          

Be prepared to serve through Missions & Church Planting.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion you should be able to:

·         Support and defend the concept of church planting from biblical, theological, and practical viewpoints

·         Recognize church planting as an outgrowth of Jesus’ proclamation that He will build His church

·         Relate to church planting as participation among “God’s fellow workers” in the proclamation and demonstration of the kingdom of God

·         Summarize the skills and character attributes needed by successful church planters

·         Analyze the positives and negatives of church planting using a team approach

·         Develop an appropriate ecclesiology for the planned church plant

·         Define the characteristics of healthy churches

·         Explain the importance of vision to church planting and describe how core values and cultural style and expectations may dictate how the vision will be implemented

·         Discuss key issues that must be addressed in the church planting effort

·         Choose leadership styles and structures appropriate to a church planting effort within a particular culture and community

Course Outline

Introduction

Unit 1: Church Planting

·         Built on the Rock

·         We Are God’s Fellow Workers

·         Church Planting: A Rationale

·         Three Pragmatic Reasons for Planting Churches (Reason 1)

·         Three Pragmatic Reasons for Planting Churches (Reasons 2 & 3)

·         Objections to Church Planting

·         Ethical Guidelines for Church Planting

·         A Brief History of Church Planting

·         Historical Development of Protestant Church Planting Philosophy

·         Gospel-Planting Movement

·         Development of Church Planting Movements

Unit 2: Biblical Foundations for Church Planting

·         Where Do People Get Their Ideas of Church?

·         Historical Definitions of “Church”

·         The DNA of the Church

·         Our Culture’s Expectations for “Church”

·         Ekklēsia:The New Testament Word for Church

·         Sorting Different Uses ofEkklēsiawith Louw-Nida

·         Luke’s Description of a Functioning Church

·         New Testament Images of the Church

·         Finding Metaphors for “Church” Using the Bible Sense Lexicon

·         Some Contemporary Definitions of the Church

·         Five Contemporary Images Describing the Church

·         Church Planting in the Book of Acts

·         The Ministry of Jesus and His Disciples

·         Researching the Date of Acts in Commentary Introductions

·         Paul, the Church Planter

·         Paul’s Methods for Church Planting

·         Strategy, Spontaneity, and the Leading of the Spirit

·         Using the Bible Facts Tool with References to the “Holy Spirit” in Acts

·         The Pauline Cycle of Church Planting, Part 1

·         The Pauline Cycle of Church Planting, Part 2

Unit 3: The Church Planter in the 21st Century

·         Characteristics of 21st-Century Church Planters

·         Church Planter Assessment

·         Characteristics of a Successful Church Planter, Part 1

·         Characteristics of a Successful Church Planter, Part 2

·         Using the Prayer List Tool for Church Planting

·         Church Planting Teams

·         Some Potential Strengths of a Team Approach to Church Planting

·         Some Potential Weaknesses of a Team Approach to Church Planting

·         Structuring a Church Planting Team

·         Characteristics of Church Planting Teams

·         Searching on Biblical Conflict Resolution

Unit 4: Vision Leads the Way

·         The Importance of Vision

·         Vision Motivates

·         What is Vision?

·         The Power of Vision

·         Biblical Examples of Vision

·         Vision Comes from God

Unit 5: Values Shape Vision

·         Different Values Cause Different Expressions of a Vision

·         Values Shape Styles

·         Other Influences on Style

·         Why We Do What We Do

·         Identifying Our Core Values

·         A Biblical List of Church Core Values

·         Core Values of Contemporary Churches

·         Midcourse Review

Unit 6: Reaching the Community with Christ

·         How Did Jesus See People?

·         One-to-One Contexts Are Unique

·         Studying Acts 16 in the Faithlife Study Bible

·         Three People, Three Contexts, Three Approaches

·         The Context of Culture

·         Earning the Right to Speak

·         Research the Community Context

·         Describe Your Audience

·         Personal Examples of Describing the Audience

·         Engaging the Audience

·         Ministry and Style

·         Exegeting Your Church’s Culture

·         Getting the Word Out, Part 1

·         Getting the Word Out, Part 2

Unit 7: Church Planting Models

·         A Changing Church for a Changing World

·         A Sampling of Church Planting Models

·         Church Planting Movements

·         Evaluating Church Planting Models, Part 1

·         Evaluating Church Planting Models, Part 2

·         Churches: Start Healthy, Stay Healthy

·         Another Look at Characteristics of Healthy Churches

Unit 8: Issues Church Planters Face

·         Four Key Issues in Church Planting

·         Evangelism and Discipleship

·         Historical Examples of Mass Evangelism

·         Contemporary Examples of Mass Evangelism

·         Evaluating Mass Evangelism

·         Attractional, Missional, and Incarnational Models of Church

·         Defining Authentic Discipleship

·         The Core Competencies of Christian Discipleship

·         Developing as a Leader

·         Appropriate Leadership Style

·         Sketches of Leaders in Scripture

·         Leading in Different Cultures or Communities

·         The “Perfect” Leader

·         How Did Jesus Develop Leaders?

·         The Emergence of Leaders

·         Transitioning to New Leaders

·         Accessing Constitutions and Bylaws

·         Structural Considerations

·         Financial Considerations

·         Bivocational Church Planters

·         Breaking Financial Dependency

·         Churches Indigenous to the Culture and Community

·         The Meeting Place

Conclusion

·         Some Things to Remember

·         Closing Thoughts

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                                             014. MEDIA IN MINISTRY

                             MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY IN MINISTRY

                           I.       COURSE DESCRIPTION

A broad study of the various types of mass communication media and technology and their practical use in evangelism and local church ministry. Provides the student with a set of contemporary media technology skills compatible with post-modern Christianity.

II.        COURSE GOAL

This course will enable the student to learn and use contemporary media technology skills compatible with post-modern Christianity.

III.       STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THIS COURSE

A.        Terminal Objectives

As a result of successfully completing this course, the student will be able to do the following:

1.        Summarize the way the major mass media systems operate in the Nigeria and Africa. Radio, TV, print, film, and internet.

2.        Identify some fundamental differences between private noncommercial, private commercial, government commercial, and government noncommercial operations of mass media systems.

3.        Work with the media to identify each category of Jesus' teaching and preaching of the gospel of the kingdom as cited in the four Gospels.

4.        Summarize the main ways the mass media have been used for evangelism in the last quarter century.

5.        Teach biblical lessons with multimedia tools.

6.        Demonstrate a moderate level of ability to use technology in ministry.

B.        Unit Objectives

As a result of successfully completing this unit, the student will be able to do the following:

1.        Critically evaluate in writing various mass media ministries based upon the level of actual Gospel content.

2.        Present a speech using multimedia tools to teach a biblical lesson.

3.        Participate in a team to create a presentation designed to market a fictitious media group using PowerPoint and website design.

 IV.      TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER LEARNING RESOURCES

A.        Required Materials

1.        Textbooks

Hipps, Shane. The Hidden Power of the Electronic Culture: How Media Shapes Faith, the Gospel, and Church. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2005. (ISBN 0310262747)

Kimball, Dan. They like Jesus but Not the Church. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2007. (ISBN 0310245907)

Lynda.com student membership (details will be discussed in class)

Romanowski, William D. Eyes Wide Open: Looking for God in Popular Culture.

Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press, April, 2001. (ISBN: 1587430096)

Wilson, Len and Jason Moore. The Wired Church 2.0. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2008. (ISBN 068768998)

B.        Optional Materials

1.        Textbooks:

Lamp, Jeffrey S. Writing Style Manual for the Theology Department. ORU Bookstore, 2011.

VI.       COURSE CALENDAR

WEEK .2

1         Course Introduction

2         Getting Started

3         Copyright and Fair Use / Print Media (letters, bulk mailing, newletters, brochures, tracts)

4         Locating Resources / Print Media (graphic layout, books)

5         Creating Multimedia Presentations / The Media Kit

6         Creating Multimedia Presentations / Verbal Media (seminars, revivals)

7         Creating Student Publications / Music Media

8         Creating Support Materials / Electronic Media (tape ministry, video, powerpoint, slide,

film, movie)

9         Creating Websites / Radio & Television

            SPRING BREAK

10       Creating Websites / Marketing Ministry

11       Creating Ministry Support Materials / Creativity in Ministry

12       Developing Plans for Implementation

13       Putting E-Portfolios Together

14       Team Presentations – FINAL

15       Team Presentations – FINAL

 

Course Inventory for UCBU Student Learning Outcomes CHRM 431 – Media & Technology in Ministry Spring 2012

This course contributes to the UCBU student learning outcomes as indicated .

 

                                                                            

                                   

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                      BIBLICAL RELATED COURSES ONLY (COURSE CURRICULUM)
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United Christian Bible University offers Tuition-Free University programs for anyone who wishes to learn about the Bible, Christianity, Religion, Apologetics, or prepare for the Ministry. UCBU offers & awards the following degrees:
 
1.            CERTIFICATE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES (CBS)
 
2.            BACHELOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES (BBS)
 
3.            BACHELOR OF MINISTRY (BMIN)
 
4.            BACHELOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
 
5.            MASTER OF BIBLICAL STUDIES (MBS)
 
6.            MASTER OF MINISTRY (MMIN)
 
7.            MASTER OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
 
8.            DOCTOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES (DBS)
 
9.            DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (DMIN)
 
10.          DOCTORATE OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
 
11.          PH.D. IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
 
 
 
 
                      BACHELOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES PROGRAM
 
The following program aims to prepare students for service in the church as pulpit ministers, Youth/Children's Pastor, elders, deacons, missionaries/church planters, and Bible teachers. Also, this program helps prepare students for allied Christian leadership positions in youth services or as ministers of education at large congregations or chaplains in hospitals, the armed forces, and correctional institutions
 
                  THE FOLLOWING ARE KEY PROGRAM AIMS:
 
•             To provide breadth of acquaintance with the disciplines/subject areas that make up the academic study of Christian 'theology', including the scholarly issues and approaches involved, and more advanced study/knowledge of selected disciplines/subject areas, according to the student's interests, abilities and preferences;
 
•             To orient students to Christianity as a 'world religion', through a historical approach that takes account of Christianity in various cultures;
 
•             To provide students with opportunities to reflect on Christianity's historic and continuing encounter with other major world religions;
 
•             To develop students' experience and abilities in researching, comprehension, analysis, critical thinking, and oral and written communication;
 
•             For those hoping/intending to enter the ordained ministry of Christian churches, to provide rounded academic training to equip them for reflective practice of ministry;
 
•             To equip students for ordained ministry or a variety of other appropriate careers or further academic study.
 
•             To provide a hands-on practicum by use of our Internship
 
 
 
          COURSES IN BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
 
                                               (COURSE CONTENTS)
 
•             HIS 1298 Old Testament Survey An overview of the Old Testament, tracing its teaching with respect to historical background and literary character.4 Units
 
•             BITH 1222 Spiritual Formation In this class Spiritual formation will seek the shaping process with reference to the spiritual dimension of a person's life. Christian spiritual formation thus refers to the process by which believers become more fully conformed and united to Christ. 3 Units
 
•             GEO 8811- Geography of the Holy Land-  An investigation into Historical Geography of the Holy Land, Especially in Relation to the History of Israel and of the Early Church 3 Units
 
•             HIS 1398 New Testament Survey An overview of the New Testament, tracing its teaching with respect to historical background and literary character. 4 Units
 
BITH 2398 Old Testament Theology an investigation into Old Testament Theology emphasizing the Mosaic Cult, Prophetism and Judaism   3 Units Pilgrimage to the Holy Land for further studies 3 Units
 
•             BITH 2396 New Testament Theology- A study in New Testament Theology will cover a branch of the Christian disciplines which traces themes through the authors of the NT and then amalgamates those individual motifs into a single comprehensive whole. Thus it studies the progressive revelation of God in terms of the life situation at the time of writing and the delineates the underlying thread which ties it together.3 Units
 
•             BITH 4576 Systematic Theology I. A critical investigation into the content and contemporary significance of the Christian faith, emphasizing biblical foundations, philosophic presuppositions and comprehensiveness.3 Units
 
•             EN 5400-Principles of Rhetoric An introductory writing course that includes instruction in practical reasoning and the principles of rhetoric. 3 Units
 
•             BITH 5476-Theology of Soteriology- The Soteriology of the New Testament is a critical investigation into the content of "Salvation" that Jesus has provided for mankind. 3 Units
 
 
 
 3465 INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL HEBREW. Introduction to Biblical Hebrew covers some essential elements of the grammar of Biblical Hebrew and introduces some basic vocabulary. It introduces students to aspects of translation of Biblical Hebrew as well as the main lexical aids. On completion of the subject students should be able to translate basic nominal and verbal sentences.3 Units
 
•             BITH 4376 The Psalms-Songs of Israel and the Church A study of the spiritual and literary legacy of the book of Psalms. The collection will be analyzed according to literary types, and the individual psalms studied according to their type and content. The use of Psalms in the history of the Church as a vehicle of worship will be a daily devotional focus to begin each class 3 Units
 
HIS 5478 Intertestamental History A survey of intertestamental history from 600 to 5 B.C. with special attention given to the literature of the period as a theological bridge between the Old and New Covenants. Areas of study include OT Apocrypha and selections from the OT Pseudepigrapha, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and rabbinic Judaism. 3 Units
 
•             PIL 6534 Introduction to Christian Logic- A Study in Christian logic will study both classical syllogism; and modern logic which  is the study, primarily, of the calculus of propositions 3 Units
 
•             BITH 4522 Old Testament Wisdom Literature. A selection from the Old Testament wisdom books, Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Songs of Solomon, and Lamentations, The apocryphal books of Jesus ben Sirach and the Wisdom of Solomon may also be read and studied in relation to canonical wisdom. 3 Units
 
•             BITH 7876 Pauline Theology-A study of the life and thought of Paul as found in the book of Acts and in Paul’s New Testament letters. The course will synthesize the major categories of Pauline thought and emphasize their value for faith today. 3 Units The footsteps of Paul Tour is available 3 Units
 
•             BITH 5600 Calvinism Vs Armianism Theology- Reading and analysis of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, emphasizing Calvin's method, material arrangement, and biblical theological content compared to John Armians Theological content. Elective 3 Units
 
BITH 5678 Theology in Paul's First Epistle to the Corinthians A section-by-section survey of 1 Corinthians dealing with the issues of the nature of the Church, Christian behavior and social responsibility, sexuality, marriage and divorce, Christian worship, the spiritual gifts, and the resurrection. 3 Units
 
BITH 5543 Theology in the Acts of the Apostles A study of the Book of Acts focused on the birth and development of the apostolic church, its dissociation from Judaism, and the progress of the missionary enterprise. 3 Units Footsteps of Paul Tour 3 Units
 
HIS 9977 Perspectives From Church History I- Examines the key figures, events and ideas from the Apostolic age to the Reformation in Christian history and places them in context. 3 Units
 
•             MUS 8778 Introduction to Hymnology- An introductory class of hymnology with an investigation of hymns. songs and Spiritual songs will be the primary focus of this class. 3 Units
 
•             BITH 4388 Introduction to Apologetics- Introduction to Christian apologetics is a defense to answering any and all critics who oppose or question the revelation of God in Christ and the Bible 3 Units
 
•             BITH 6677 Pneumatology -An investigation of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, with reference to the biblical foundations and significant historical and contemporary developments. Trinitarian issues will be discussed, as well as an emphasis on the Spirit’s cosmic work. Additionally, this course aims to encourage a deeper understanding of the Spirit’s role in our lives.3 Units
 
•             BITH 7733 Biblical Interpretation and Hermeneutics. A survey of hermeneutical theory discussing how author, text, and reader work together as meaning emerges from a text. These insights will then be applied to the Bible, giving the student an interpretive strategy for exegete biblical texts and bringing their meaning into the modern world. 3 Units
 
•             LANG 1220- Introduction to Latin- Using Wheelocks Latin this class will cover some essential elements of the grammar of Latin and introduces some basic vocabulary.  On completion of the subject students should be able to translate basic nominal and verbal sentences. 3 Units
 
•             PHI 9942- Introduction to Christian Philosophy-An Introduction to Christian Philosophy. tries to  set forth not only a critique of non-Christian philosophies, but a positive construction based on Scripture alone. Because Christian philosophy is unique, and is based entirely on propositional revelation. 3 Units
 
•             PC 2234-Personal Foundations-Focused on the importance of self-understanding for spiritual and emotional well-being as well as effective ministry to hurting people, an investigation of the impact of personal and family history on theological outlook, emotional congruence, relational attractions and moral decisions. Several personal assessments as well as one or more therapy sessions are an integral part of this course.(this class is only available by textbook which the student must purchase)3 Units 
 
•             BITH 4563 Systematic Theology II A continuation of a critical investigation into the content and contemporary significance of the Christian faith, emphasizing biblical foundations, philosophic presuppositions and comprehensiveness. 3 Units
 
•             HIS 3452 Reformation and Modern Church History-The study of Christianity from the Reformation to the present, with source material readings. Also the development of Christian thought and apply church history to contemporary ideas and issues. The course also includes a brief overview of historic revivals and world missions.  3 Units
 
•             LANG 4588 Introduction to NT Greek Introduction to New Testament Greek covers some essential elements of the grammar of Greek and introduces some basic vocabulary. It introduces students to aspects of translation of New Testament Greek  as well as the main lexical aids. On completion of the subject students should be able to translate basic nominal and verbal sentences. 3 Units
 
BITH 5600 Systematic Theology III A continuation of a critical investigation into the content and contemporary significance of the Christian faith, emphasizing biblical foundations, philosophic presuppositions and comprehensiveness. 3 Units
 
•             PC 4522-Premarital Preparation and Counseling techniques applied to dating and courtship, engagement and premarital adjustments. Principles and structures of premarital counseling are stressed and demonstrated (this class is only available by textbook which the student must purchase)3 Units
 
•             BITH 8877- Word and Sacraments- Preaching of the Word we nourish the faith the Spirit begat in us first by assembling together with other Christians to hear the word of God preached to us. This is the ordinary means the Lord works faith in us, a means which He has promised to bless and bind Himself. (2)The Administering and Receiving of the Sacraments which Jesus commanded us to partake of "till He comes.   3 Units
 
•             BITH 3300 Introduction to World Missions The nature of Christian outreach; a study of principles, history, and methodology of worldwide missions 3 Units
 
•             BITH 9954 Old Testament Exegesis A practical study of the procedures for doing sound exegesis in the various portions of the Old Testament.  The method will include the study of words, poetics, textual criticism, syntax, biblical theology, and practical exegetical exposition in the different genres of the Hebrew Bible. 3 Units
 
•             LANG 9853 Introduction to Greek Grammar Introduction to Greek Grammar covers some essential elements of the grammar of Greek and introduces some basic Syntax, Mood and Tense. For learners with beginning Ancient Greek experience, this Class provides excellent discussion and examples of Greek Syntax Elective.3 Units
 
•             PC 9987 Marital Counseling explores the foundations of marriage and marital conflict from Scriptural and psychological perspectives. Reviews approaches to counseling and explores change and growth procedures and skills (this class is only available by textbook which the student must purchase)3 Units
 
•             BITH 989 Ecclesiology-An intensive study of significant aspects of the church related to its nature, purpose and Government. Particular attention directed to current problematic areas  3 Units
 
                                                                                                                                                                   BITH 4278 The Greek Text of Romans: Text Critical Study. Using the textbook and the textual notes in the lectures, construct an exegesis (of 10 pages) on a segment of Romans of your choosing. 3 Units
 
•             BITH 8899 Church Planting Models and Strategies A survey and analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of various church planting models and strategies used around the world. Identifies key factors which the church planter can implement in a context specific, phase-out oriented church planting strategy. (this class is only available by textbook which the student must purchase)3 Units 
 
•             BITH 4686 Christology Study of the person and work of Christ with reference to the biblical foundations and significant historical and contemporary developments. Trinitarian issues will be discussed. Additionally, this course aims to encourage a deeper understanding of Christ's working in our daily lives 3 Units
 
•             BITH 8897- Johannine Theology-The theology of the Johannine writings, with emphasis upon the concepts that the writer himself emphasizes.
 
PIL 5698 Christian Ethics An examination of the history, methodology, and content of Christian ethics with application to specific contemporary issues.. 3 Units
 
•             BITH 4533 Advanced Apologetics- Advanced apologetics is a continuation of a defense to answering any and all critics who oppose or question the revelation of God in Christ and the Bible. 3 Units   
 
•             PC 9998 Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling Explores ministry to people who request counseling in church and Para-church contexts. Starting with relationship building skills, students will discover their limits in help-giving, and learn appropriate referral process. Much of the course focus will then be an exploration of building small communities within a church ministry.(this class is only available by textbook which the student must purchase)3 Units              
 
•             BITH 7786 Theology in Millennial Views A careful and intensive study of the three main eschatological views relative to the millennium system; consideration of the leading millennial writings.. 3 Units
 
•             REL2222 World Religions- An examination of the history, and content of World Religions with application to specific contemporary issues.. 3 Units
 
•             PC 9999 Advanced Pastoral Counseling This course moves beyond learning relationship skills to developing skills that help people with the realization of physical, spiritual, emotional and moral issues in their lives. Secondly, there is a focus on skills that help people take responsibility for the awareness they have gained. The spiritual transformation process is integrated into the development of these skills(this class is only available by textbook which the student must purchase)3 Units
 
•             BITH 4405 Pastoral Theology I, II-Pastoral Theology examines the practical application of theology in the pastoral context. This class seeks to approach a practical theological expression to the ministry of the Pastor.3 Units per class
 
•             BITH 6552 Church Growth- Independent studies into Church growth. Permission by College to enter into class 3 Units
 
•             BITH 3336 Cultural Studies- Independent Studies into a specific culture. Permission by College to enter into class. 3 Units
 
•             Choose your method of learning: Choose which method you want to study from: Online course work/ Email, by CD-Rom, or have the textbooks mailed to you.
 
•             Choose your emphasis: Choose the emphasis you wish to study: Theology, Pastoral Care/Counseling, Youth/Children's Pastor, Missions/Church Planting.
 
                                              

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