This course focuses on evangelism, missions, social involvement, pastoral care, and Christian education. The student will present a written project for evaluation.

The student will explore major doctrinal themes in order to contains:

• Demonstrate an acquaintance with the basic issues in each major division of theology
• Help people with their problems by pointing them to God’s Word

This online course consists of two modules: Alliance Core Values, and Alliance Doctrine & Beliefs. The first of these acquaints the student with the values that are at the heart of The Alliance, challenging them consider how each of those values is reflected in their life and ministry. The second module focuses on particular Alliance doctrines, based upon the classic formulation of the Four-fold Gospel. The student will present various position papers/presentations for evaluation.

This online course continues the study begun in MSP 203, and again encompasses two distinct modules. History & Strategies of Alliance Missionsguides a student to develop a Biblical worldview of missions, and to appreciate the C&MA’s unique contribution (historical and contemporary) to the world-wide mission endeavor. In addition to reflective study, students demonstrate personal involvement in cross-cultural ministry. Organization & Polity of The Alliance studies the theological basis and practical implications of pastoral ministry in the local, regional, national, and international ministries of the C&MA. The student will be able to lead a congregation to participate effectively in the Alliance’s global mission.

• Using a study guide, the student will complete an inductive study of epistle to the Romans. The student will: contains:
• Learn the fundamental truths of the Christian life, as presented in Romans
• Write a personal application of those truths for his/her life and ministry

• Using a study guide, the student will learn an eight-step process for creating expository sermons. Through this course the student will learn to: contains:
• Distinguish between an expository sermon and other basic sermon types
• Explain and utilize the steps in preparing an expository sermon
• Develop and deliver expository sermons

This course assists the student to deal with issues both personal and in family life, the management of time, human resources, and material resources. It also gives instruction on working with a governing board, transitions, and finances. Through a written project,the student demonstrates his/her understanding of church management and administration.

This course consists of a guided self-study of the harmony of the Gospels to see how Christ trained his disciples so that they could make other disciples. The student will present a paper on his/her personal strategy for making disciples, as Jesus did.

Using a series of digital recordings and a workbook, the student will learn to identify emerging leaders in the church, develop a strategy for training those leaders and generate momentum for a church multiplication movement.

This course requires the student to take one of the approved forms of the Perspectives on the World Christian Movement course. It enables the student to understand the Bible basis for the missionary movement of which The Christian and Missionary Alliance is a part, and to understand the need for cross-cultural ministry in the pluralistic society in which we live.

This online course blends a shepherd-leader philosophy of ministry with an introduction to basic peacemaking skills and understandings. The student enrolls directly in Peacemaker’s University to take the course.