Academic Programs - Dallas Theological Seminary

Course Descriptions
Christian Education
ICE501
Church Leadership and
Administration
Kenneth O. Gangel
A course designed to develop leadership
potential in students and to give
them a familiarity with the various
elements of the administrative process,
including setting and achieving goals,
organization, delegation, human relations,
group dynamics, supervision, and
the training of other leaders. Though
the principles are universal, the focus of
the course is the Christian organization,
particularly the local church. 2 hours.
ICE502 Interpersonal Relations and
Conflict Management in Church
and Christian Organizations
Samuel L. Canine and Kenneth O. Gangel
An examination of the process of interpersonal
communication and conflict
management in relationships within
Christian organizations, with attention
to communication models, self-concept,
nonverbal messages, stress, and strategies
that will assist Christian leaders
in developing skills in interpersonal
communication and the productive
use of conflict. 2 hours.
ICE503
ICE505
World Missions
Advanced Leadership and
Administration
Kenneth O. Gangel
A study of the biblical foundation
and practical functions of administrative
leadership in churches and Christian
organizations. 2 hours.
Effective Administrative
Leadership
Kenneth O. Gangel
The purpose of this course is to assist in
the training of Christian administrative
leaders by producing a helpful balance of
both the biblical information concerning
leadership and the practical “day-to-day”
information needed for successful leadership.
The goal of this study is for the
student to obtain a fresh understanding
of practical application of biblical leadership,
principally for his or her ministry
setting. 2 hours.
IWM501 Introduction to World Christian
Missions
William D. Taylor
An introductory survey of the theology,
history, culture, politics, and methods of
the Christian mission, with special emphasis
on recent developments, crucial
issues and future trends, and a study of
missions in the local church. 3 hours.
Institute of Theological Studies
INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
147