Associate in Missions
Christian missions serve as vehicles for spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through evangelism, church planting, teaching in Bible colleges, and in social action programs which feed and clothe the needy. These missions communicate the gospel across cultures whether in the United States or abroad. The post-modern worldview has required a renewed focus upon the biblical understanding of missions. In addition, the biblical foundation brought a number of changes to the philosophy of missions. Therefore a number of approaches to missiology are undergoing significant change. Courses in this field include mission anthropology, cross-cultural ministry, world religions, as well as a solid base of instruction in biblical studies and theology.
Upon satisfactory completion of the Associate in Missions, the graduate should be able to:
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Motivate other Christians to personal missionary involvement using a biblical theology of missions and a sound missionary philosophy.
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Demonstrate working knowledge of the history of missions, current trends in missionary work, major world religions, and cults.
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Exhibit skill in cultural encounter, cultural analysis, and intercultural communication.
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Articulate the unique advantages of Pentecostal missiology both in theology and in praxis.
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Synthesize a personal plan for cultural adaptation and spiritual impact in their future life in the culture to which they are called.
Total Required Courses = 68 or 69 Credit Hours
General Education – 24 or 25 credit hours
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CM 201 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
2 hours |
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EN 101 |
English Composition I |
3 hours |
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EN 102 |
English Composition II |
3 hours |
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H1 101/103 |
Church History I or II |
3 hours |
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PS 100 |
General Psychology |
3 hours |
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SO 202 |
Marriage and Family |
3 hours |
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TBD |
College Math & Algebra or Science |
3/4 hour |
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TBD |
Literature Elective |
3 hours |
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SS |
Capstone Course |
1 hour |
Biblical Studies – 15 credit hours
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BI 101 |
Old Testament History |
3 hours |
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BI 102 |
New Testament History |
3 hours |
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BI 106 |
Basics of Hermeneutics |
2 hours |
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BI 201 |
Life of Christ |
2 hours |
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BI 202 |
Acts |
3 hours |
Theology and Applied Ministries– 15 credit hours
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EV 101 |
Introduction to Evangelism |
3 hours |
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MUS 134 |
Introduction to |
2 hours |
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PM 104 |
Spiritual Formation |
3 hours |
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PM 209 |
Introduction to Preaching |
3 hours |
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TH 101 |
Theology I |
2 hours |
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TH 105 |
Biblical and Theological Basis of Missions |
2 hours |
Missions - 16 credit hours
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CM 202 |
Intercultural Communication |
3 hours |
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HI 105 |
History of Missions |
2 hours |
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HUM 104 |
Comparative Religions |
3 hours |
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MS 101 |
Introduction to Missions |
3 hours |
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MS 201 |
Life and Work of the Missionary |
2 hours |
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TBD |
Missions Elective or SS |
3 hours |