2013–2014 Undergraduate Catalog - University of the Cumberlands

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN MISSIONS – 21 SEMESTER HOURS
Required courses (12 semester hours)
MSMN 138 Understanding Cultures or MSMN 239 Exploring World Religions
MSMN 236 Introducing Christian Theology
MSMN 238 Introducing Christian Missions
MSMN 338 Developing Mission Strategies
Electives (9 semester hours)
Electives are to be selected from the courses available in the six majors within the Department of Missions and Ministry.
Three of the elective hours must be from 300 or 400 level courses. Courses should be selected with the assistance of one
of the professors in the Department of Missions and Ministry.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN CHURCH PLANTING – 21 semester hours
Required courses (15 semester hours)
MSMN 137 Introducing Church Planting
MSMN 138 Understanding Cultures or MSMN 239 Exploring World Religions
MSMN 236 Introducing Christian Theology
MSMN 335 Developing Christian Leaders
MSMN 437 Planting a High Impact Church
Electives (6 semester hours)
Electives are to be selected from the courses available in the six majors within the Department of Missions and Ministry.
Three of the elective hours must be from 300 or 400 level courses. Courses should be selected with the assistance of one
of the professors in the Department of Missions and Ministry.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY – 21 semester hours
Required Courses (15 semester hours)
MSMN 236 Introducing Christian Theology
MSMN 237 Examining Marriage and Family
MSMN 239 Exploring World Religions
MSMN 336 Ministering to Youth
MSMN 337 Ministering to Individuals and Families
Electives (6 semester hours)
Electives are to be selected from the courses available in the six majors within the Department of Missions and Ministry.
Three of the elective hours must be from 300 or 400 level courses. Courses should be selected with the assistance of one
of the professors in the Department of Missions and Ministry.
Description of Courses
MSMN 133. Introducing Church History
A survey of the history of the Christian church concentrating on those individuals, events, and movements that have
shaped the church today. Credit, 3 hours. Offered every spring semester.
MSMN 135. Exploring the Old Testament
An exploration of Old Testament literature, history, and faith to help students understand the Old Testament and develop
and apply Christian values in contemporary life. Credit, 3 hours. Offered each fall and spring semester.
MSMN 136. Exploring the New Testament
An exploration of New Testament literature, history, and faith to help students understand the teachings of Jesus and the early
church and develop and apply Christian values in contemporary life. Credit, 3 hours. Offered each fall and spring semester.
MSMN 137. Introducing Church Planting
An introduction to the skills and knowledge needed to plant a church in North America. This course will use as a foundation
the biblical and theological basis for church planting, as well as the practical aspects of starting a new church. Particular
attention will be given to the cultural aspects of church planting with surveys of the various schools of thought concerning
church planting and an evaluation of those various methodologies. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall semester of even years.
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