Evangelism and the Growing Church – EVAN 510

Course Description

An introductory study in evangelism and church growth principles, stressing the biblical and theological basis of evangelism as reflected in and through the local church.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Rationale

Recognizing that students come from various church backgrounds and preparations, this course is designed to orient all students to the biblical and practical expression of church growth. The student will want to capture the zeal and philosophy of church growth with the view of incorporating them into the churches where he or she will worship or pastor.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings, online articles, and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (7)

The student will participate in Discussions. The student must post a 400-word thread answering all of the questions in each forum based on that module's textbook readings and/or presentations. The thread must include at least 2 scholarly citations in current Turabian format. Then, the student must reply in 200 words or more to at least 2 classmates' threads. Each reply must demonstrate analysis of a classmate’s thread and extend meaningful discussion by building on the thread. Each reply must include at least 1 scholarly citation in current Turabian format. (CLO: A, B, C, D)

Book Critique Assignment

The student will write and submit a critique of the book Scrappy Church by Thom Rainer. It must be a 4-page paper that adheres to current Turabian style and includes a summary of contents, a critical evaluation of concepts, and some brief remarks about personal application. (CLO: C)

Final Paper Abstract Assignment

The student will write a 1-page abstract for his/her Final Paper. It must include a topic statement which relates to the topics covered in this course as well as brief summary of the Final Paper. The abstract must also include at least 5 relevant, scholarly materials, including the course textbooks, to be used in the paper. Current Turabian format must be used for the bibliography. While the student is not expected to have made his/her final decision yet on these components, he/she will need to demonstrate thought about and preparation for the Final Paper. (CLO: B, C, D)

Final Paper Assignment

The student will write and submit a Final Paper that adheres to current Turabian style and contains 12–14 pages. The bibliography must contain 5 scholarly sources containing an appropriate mixture of commentaries, articles, and other scholarly exegetical aids. The student must combine all of the principles and ideas from the course and discuss how he/she plans to apply them in his/her current or future ministries. (CLO: B, C, D)