Semester 3 Description

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As the third & final semester in this three-part training, Equipping Transparently is designed to prepare you with Practicum & Internship along with your coursework in Equipping Transparently.   This is the semester where the tools you have learned as well as the skills you have acquired will be put to use.  This is the semester where you will begin to see your 'calling' take shape. As 'Iron Sharpens Iron' in semester 3,  coursework will continue, you will be challenged, you will be strengthened, you will be fortified even more as your confidence grows in who and whose your are as led & instructed by the Holy Spirit.

 

Theology, Religion & Things is a senior-level course designed to equip students with a deeper understanding of Christian theology while exploring major religious beliefs, spiritual systems, and cultural ideologies that influence the world today. This course examines the nature of God, biblical doctrine, and the foundations of Christian faith while also providing a thoughtful overview of other religions and belief systems. 

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Sacraments & Ordinances is a senior-level course that explores the sacred practices instituted within the Christian faith and their theological, biblical, and spiritual significance. This course examines the meaning, purpose, and proper administration of key ordinances such as baptism and communion, while also exploring the broader concept of sacraments as sacred acts that symbolize and release spiritual realities within the life of the believer and the Church.

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Christian Ethics is a senior-level course that examines moral decision-making and ethical living through the lens of Scripture and the teachings of Jesus Christ. This course explores how biblical principles guide believers in navigating complex personal, social, and cultural issues while maintaining a life that reflects the character and values of the Kingdom of God.

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Leadership Formation - This course focuses on shaping the heart of the leader. Students examine spiritual maturity, identity, integrity, resilience, and emotional wholeness as essential elements of sustainable leadership. The emphasis moves from what leaders do to who leaders become—cultivating leaders who serve from depth, humility, and Kingdom purpose.

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Practicum Intensive is a senior-level course/project designed to provide students with hands-on ministry experience and practical application of the biblical and theological training they have received throughout their program of study. This course serves as a capstone experience, allowing students to integrate spiritual formation, leadership development, and ministry practice in real-world settings.