Study of a special topic in pastoral leadership. May be repeated for credit.

An introduction to a theology of leadership through the development of a healthy interior life; an understanding of a situational approach to leadership; and knowledge of the leader's role in the corporate vision, spirituality, and mission of the Christian community. Core requirement for the religion major offered every semester.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

An introduction to a theology of care and counsel as a central focus of leadership-lay and vocational-in the mission and ministry of the Christian community. Core requirement for the religion major offered every spring.

Prerequisite: NT101C, OT-201C; THEO-101C or THEO-103C/H

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

An introduction to the proclamation mission of communicating the gospel through teaching and preaching. Core requirement for the religion major offered every semester.

Prerequisite: BINT-270, NT-101C, OT-201C; THEO-101C or THEO-103C/H

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

A study of the biblical and theological foundations of spirituality within the Pentecostal/charismatic tradition. The emphasis will be on building a functioning spiritual life by the exercise of spiritual disciplines such as prayer, worship, community, fasting, and other disciplines. Core requirement for the religion major offered every fall.

Prerequisite: NT-101C, OT-201C; THEO-101C or THEO-103C/H

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

An examination of narrative and expository preaching methods as complementary styles of preaching to strengthen pulpit ministry.

Prerequisite: PLST-314

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

Exploring effective management from a systems perspective that examines the internal processes of a learning organization as well as its relationship with the environment. Selected topics will also include recruitment and training of volunteers, conflict management, team building, planning and financial management, and legal issues.

Prerequisite: PLST-310

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

An overview of the biblical and contemporary views on the leadership roles of women in the church, and the relevance of women in ministry for the modern church.

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

The application of counseling and guidance principles to the work of the pastor and other religious workers in the field of pastoral care, including the use of case studies in ministering to persons with illness, grief, home, youth, or other types of special problems.

Prerequisite: PLST-312

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

Guided reading and discussion of official district and national constitutions and bylaws, and research in denominational history and doctrine. Designed for students seeking ministerial credentials with the Assemblies of God.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

The internship program is a full-time, one-semester course of intensive in-service ministerial training in an assigned church under the supervision of a pastor and religion faculty member. Specific internship modules may also be taken during two, three, or four semesters. A maximum number of twelve units may be taken for internship credit. Note: Application forms are available in the Department of Religion office.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

A learning experience which integrates classroom theory with practice through assigned responsibilities in local churches, hospitals, mission fields, or other appropriate institutions under supervision by both the on-scene administrator and the religion faculty member. May be repeated for credit. Note: Application forms are available in the Department of Religion office.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

Highly Recommended: PLST 450 or PLST 460A course designed to integrate theory with guided field experience in the student's chosen field. The intent is to reflect theologically in a ministry setting with special attention given to examining one's spiritual gifts, calling, identity, and preparation.

Prerequisite: PLST-310, PLST-312, PLST-314

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

Study of a special topic in pastoral leadership. May be repeated for credit.