Teacher: Ken Schenck

An introduction to the Hebrew alphabet, basic vocabulary, grammar, and syntax, the language in which the majority of the Old Testament was written. The language will be explored as much as possible with the biblical text. This online course is built around Biblingo software.

Teacher: Aaron Perry

This course in the MAPT program develops and builds upon experiences gained in practical  ministry and knowledge acquired through the prerequisite courses in Bible, theology and  professional studies. The focus here is especially on the transformational role played by Christ like servant leaders in the life of a missional congregation. Special attention will be given to  understanding the leader’s challenges in leading a Great Commission ministry to prevail in our  current culture.

Teacher: Matthew Friedman

Intercultural Competencies (MI 551) is designed to help today’s Christ follower live as a competent intercultural communicator in an increasingly diverse world. The course examines and engages in intercultural interactions, investigates strategies for adjusting to and working with people who are of a different ethnicity and/or culture than one’s own. The course will also explore and develops new skills for intercultural communication, including managing and resolving conflict cross-culturally.

Term 1 2022-2023

Teacher: James Swanson

Term 1 2022-2023

A major objective of this degree is to provide a special emphasis on integrating scripture and biblical theology with pastoral leadership, worship, evangelism and discipleship, a deeper understanding of the church, and spiritual formation.  Class work in each of the specific MA courses will include the opportunity to design assignments around some ministry need or theme each student will choose.

In order to further facilitate the program objectives, the final course in the MAPT program is a Capstone Project in which students will revise, compile and/or create a set of ministry resources oriented around a particular need or theme they had earlier identified at the beginning of (or during) the program. This project will involve the processing, assimilation, and compilation of principles, insights and methodologies gleaned from the integration of class work and ministry involvement in the core curriculum of the degree. The completion of this project will be your final “class.”

Teacher: Michael Black

The course will examine the theological and historical events and people who helped shape the development of The Wesleyan Church from its roots in early Methodism to the present. Emphasis will focus on identifying the key distinctive values of the Church in its beginning stages and how these values continue to shape the message and mission of the Church today. The course will also provide an opportunity to gain a working knowledge of The Wesleyan Discipline as a helpful tool for church governance and administration.