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BIBLE
& MISSIONS CURRICULUM
Scriptural
Foundations For Vocational Missions (BC 321)
A consideration of biblical
truths which are foundational to vocational missions, including the issue of
Scriptural authority, a survey of the program of
God throughout history, and a discussion of the Scriptural rational for
bearing the gospel to all the world. The missionary candidate will build
confidence in his understanding of the Scripture's message, and his skill in
using the Scriptures in ministry applications. The candidate will begin to
develop discernment in applying the Scripture's message without cultural
bias.
The
Family And Missions (BC 351)
A careful
study of issues relating to the missionary's responsibility to give
leadership to his family, with special attention to the unusual demands made
upon a family in cross cultural situations. The candidate will learn to understand
the preeminence of Christ in his family, church, work, and recreational
life.
  
Biblical
Principles In Missions Ministry (BC 442)An
overview of mission work as practiced in the New Testament, with special
attention to the ministry of church planting in both rural and urban areas.
The candidate will learn to understand the sovereignty of God and its
implications for the missionary's qualifications, motivations, goals, and
methods of ministry. He will begin to discriminate biblical theology from
contradictory cultural theologies and traditions. He will gain an
appreciation for the parallels in the biblical cultural settings with that
of the third world in both its remote and urban expressions.
Doctrinal
Issues Influencing Mission Work
(BC 464)
 A
study of specific areas of doctrine which relate to the work of
cross-cultural
missions, and/or which have been sources of difficulty and debate among
those involved in cross-cultural mission work. The candidate will develop doctrinal
discernment, knowing which issues preclude fellowship. He will understand
the implications of theological debate at home and on the mission field and
ifs effect on mission ministry. |
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