Module information
Code
MIN123
Name
The Local Church in Evangelism (2 ECTS)
Description
This is an introductory course on the principles for interpreting Scripture. It summarizes the need for
The local church is the provenance of evangelism for reaching its community and the world. After a
foundational, biblical theology of the Great Commission and the Holy Spirit’s role in evangelism, this
course proposes a comprehensive and integrated approach to evangelism in the local church that
avoids over-compartmentalizing evangelism and discipleship. It focuses on a variety of evangelism
methods, the evangelistic purpose of an organized fellowship of churches, and pastoral leadership in
evangelism. The largest portion of the course is devoted to the evangelistic responsibility of all
believers and practical biblical instruction concerning effective personal evangelism.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
1.
Identify the central message and primary purpose of evangelism.
2.
Identify the source of evangelism’s power and the believer’s ability to evangelize.
3.
Describe the relationship between evangelism and discipleship.
4.
Define the church’s role in world ministry.
5.
Explain a theology of evangelism and the theological role of believers in evangelism.
6.
Explain the value of personal evangelism to the church’s outreach mission.
7.
Identify the role of pastoral leadership in the effectiveness of church evangelism.
8.
Identify key aspects and characteristics of evangelism.
Mode of Study
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Lecture
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Video
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Student interaction
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Hands on
Assessment
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50 objective multiple choice questions
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Online or pencil and paper
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Passmark 70%
Rubric
THE BEREAN SCHOOL OF THE BIBLE
MINISTERIAL STUDIES
MQF Level 5 Qualification
60 ECTS Credits
Ministerial Studies Program
Certified Minister Level 1, 2, 3
20 ECTS Credits each