2013–2014 Undergraduate Catalog - University of the Cumberlands

organization, methods of developing church leaders, methods of marketing the local church, and the importance of Christian
ethics in relationships. Credit: 3 hours. Offered spring semester of odd years.
MSMN 336. Ministering to Youth
An exploration of the methods, materials, skills, and organization needed for providing an effective ministry to youth.
Students also examine and discuss the qualifications of and spiritual growth resources for the minister to youth/students.
Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring semester of even years.
MSMN 337. Ministering to Individuals and Families
An examination of the challenges individuals and families face and how Christian ministers can be agents of change. In
this course students are introduced to various practices and procedures for ministering to individuals and families in church
and para-church settings. Students will be taught how to develop models and methods of ministering to today’s families based
upon sound theological, educational, and cultural considerations. Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring semester of each year.
MSMN 338. Developing Mission Strategies
A discussion of current challenges and strategies from both theological and practical perspectives. Students develop a
plan for missions in a specific area or context. Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring semester of even years.
MSMN 402. Religion and Film
A study, taught in tandem with COMM 402, examining the relationship between American religious culture and American
film culture during the twentieth century. Specific attention is focused on: 1) the ways in which America’s religious thought
and traditions have influenced the form and function of film and 2) the ways in which America’s film culture has reflected and/
or challenged our dominant religious beliefs and values. This integrated Studies course can fulfill a requirement in Section
I of the General Education Curriculum. Credit, 3 hours. Offered each year.
MSMN 403. Exploring the Non-Canonical Works
An exploration of the books that were not included in the Old Testament or the New Testament. This integrated Studies
course can fulfill a requirement in Section I of the General Education Curriculum. Credit, 3 hours. Offered each year.
MSMN 404. Examining Contemporary Christian Music
This course, taught in tandem with COMM 404, offers an interdisciplinary examination of the roots, development,
theology, and direction of Contemporary Christian music. This Integrated Studies course can fulfill a requirement in Section
I of the General Education Curriculum. Credit, 3 hours. Offered each year.
MSMN 410. Transitioning to Christian Ministry
An integration of the courses of the missions and ministry majors into a personal, coherent philosophy of Christian faith
and ministry. The exit exams required of all missions and ministry majors are an integral part of the course. Prerequisites:
MSMN 135, MSMN 136, MSMN 234, MSMN 236, and senior standing or permission of the professor. Credit, 1 hour. Offered
each spring semester.
MSMN 432. Sharing the Gospel
A study of the theology of, the need for, and the methods for accomplishing the work of Christian evangelism. Credit, 3
hours. Offered fall semester of odd years.
MSMN 436. Developing Disciples
A study focusing on helping Christians understand the nature of Christian discipleship as following Christ in obedience.
The course explores biblical foundations of Christian discipleship, the distinguishing marks of a Christian disciple, personal
approaches to disciple-making, models of discipleship, and how disciples experience God in their personal life. Credit: 3
hours. Offered fall semester of even years.
MSMN 437. Planting a High Impact Church
A study of church planting from the practitioner’s point of view. Particular attention will be given to leadership style and
skills, recruitment and training of leaders, and the integration of church growth principles with the practice of church planting.
Focus will be given to methods which have proven most effective in reaching various age group and cultural demographics.
Students will develop a step by step plan for the actual launch of a church in a given locale. Prerequisite: MSMN 137. Credit,
3 hours. Offered fall semester of odd years.
MSMN 490. Researching in Religion
A directed supervision experience for individuals engaged in a specific research project in the field of missions, ministry,
or religious studies. The course may be repeated up to a maximum of six hours of credit. Prerequisites: MSMN 135 and
MSMN 136. Credit, 1 to 6 hours. Offered as needed.
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