Syllabus. Our Mission: To Live According to a Biblical Worldview and Serve

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1 Syllabus Calvary Road Kansas City, MO Course: MS211I Evangelism and Discipleship Field Study Credit: 3 Semester Hours Semester: Spring 2018, Cycle 5 Time: MWF 2:00-3:20 Instructor: Joshua Paxton, Joshua.paxton@calvary.edu, (816) (cell); (816) ext (office); Office: E. Ed. 230 I. DESCRIPTION An in depth study of various evangelism methods with real world application and experience. A practical study and experience of discipleship emphasizing guiding new believers in their growth and developing a maturing faith and witness. Emphasis is placed on developing a personal evangelism method and consistent follow up for ongoing discipleship. (Prerequisite TH111) II. OBJECTIVES A. General competencies to be achieved: 1. Apply scriptural knowledge and evangelism techniques in being and effective witness for Christ. 2. Develop a lifestyle that consistently includes genuine efforts in witnessing. 3. Evaluate the message and nature of evangelism in the light of the New Testament, with an emphasis upon the principles, practice, and problems of personal evangelism. 4. Analyze various techniques which may be employed and which obstacles may be encountered in witnessing. 5. Utilize gained knowledge to follow-up with discipleship prospects. B. Specific competencies to be achieved: 1. Analyze what the Gospel is and what it is not. 2. Examine and evaluate basic style/theories of evangelistic practice 3. Compare vital biblical principles of evangelism. 4. Analyze certain objections to the Gospel message and ascertain answers to these hindrances. 5. Memorize essential verses and stories for evangelism from the Scriptures. 6. Experience real-life witnessing situations. 7. Compare and contrast choices of discipleship materials. 8. Utilize knowledge to lead discipleship Bible Studies. Our Mission: To Live According to a Biblical Worldview and Serve

2 III. REQUIREMENTS A. Reading 1. The student will read T4T: A Discipleship Re-revolution after reading this text the student will turn in a 5 page paper in which they summarize the author s points but also draw conclusions as to how the student could use this philosophy in their own evangelism and disciple making efforts. B. Witnessing 1. See the tentative schedule for an outline of the class structure. 2. This course will incorporate both class time and real world evangelism time. Participation in the practical witnessing opportunities is necessary to pass the course. This will take two forms: a. First, each student will participate in at least three witnessing encounters. A presentation of the gospel message to unsaved individuals, including, an invitation to trust Christ. A partner should be chosen from the class to be present during each outreach experience. Exceptions married students, or an employment situation where an opportunity should present itself (witnessing should not detract from your job performance). It is best to witness to someone of your own sex, use wisdom and be safe. b. Second, on certain class days (see tentative schedule) the entire class will go on witnessing runs to various locations. 3. In both cases these experiences should be logged in your witnessing and prayer journal for ongoing follow up, prayer, and sharing with the class. C. Writing 1. Witnessing and Prayer Journal Each student will keep a witnessing and prayer journal of their witnessing encounters. This journal will be turned in from time to time to the professor to be reviewed. It is good to keep a record of where you have gone, who you have talked to, who has accepted the message and needs follow up. Has anyone you witnessed to started attending a church? The student will be asked to share their experiences with the class for mutual learning and growth. - For online students the journal will need to be uploaded to Canvas. 2. Personal Testimony Testimonies are to be written out for use in Gospel presentation. Instructions will be given in class. Page 2

3 3. Discipleship Lesson MS211I Evangelism and Discipleship Field Study Each student will prepare a discipleship lesson that will be shared with the class. The goal of the witnessing portion of the class is to share the gospel or at least invite an unbeliever to study Scripture with you. The student will spend 3/4 the class witnessing and the other 1/4 discipling this individual or individuals. D. Memorization The student will memorize various verses related to evangelism through the course. The Tentative schedule should be checked for which verses the student will be quizzed over on which days. Verses should be memorized from a translation based on a formal equivalence (see C under Methods for a list of acceptable translations.) IV. METHODS A. In-class methods: listening to lectures, participating in class discussions, writing, and taking notes. B. Out-of-class methods: reading, writing, research, and studying for tests, personal witnessing. 1. Grading: Points a. Reading summary.. 50 b. Memorization(20x10) c. Witnessing a. Personal(3x100)..300 b. Group(included in participation grade) d. Journal e. Testimony.. 50 f. Discipleship Lesson...50 g. Participation Total See Grading Scale in college catalog C. The Bible is a required textbook in every course at Calvary University. To facilitate academic level study, students are required to use for assignments and research an English translation or version of the Bible based on formal equivalence (meaning that the translation is generally word-for-word from the original languages), including any of the following: New American Standard (NASB, English Standard Version (ESV), New King James (NKJV), or King James (KJV). Other translations and versions based on dynamic equivalence (paraphrases, and thought-for-thought translations like NLT and NIV) may be used as supplemental sources. Please ask the professor if you have questions about a particular translation or version. D. All class papers must follow the Turabian style according to A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 8th edition and the Calvary Style Page 3

4 Guide, 2015 update. E. Late Assignments: Assignments will be lowered 15% if not turned on in on the due date. F. Plagiarism: Plagiarism is defined as copying any part of a book or paper without identifying the author. This also includes taking another person s ideas and presenting them as your own. Any assignment that includes plagiarism will receive a zero (0) grade. G. Disabilities: Students with disabilities have the responsibility of informing the DSS Coordinator (dss@calvary.edu) of any disabling condition that may require support. H. The Learning Center (learning@calvary.edu), located in the library building, is dedicated to providing free academic assistance for all CBC and CTS students. Student tutors aid with all facets of the writing process, tutor in various subject areas, prepare students for exams and facilitate tests. Please take advantage of this service. I. Classroom Decorum: -Drinks may be taken to class, but spills must be cleaned up by the student who brought the drink into the classroom. -Mp3 player and similar device usage is NOT allowed during class. -Cell phones are allowed to remain turned on during class; however, phones should remain on vibrate, and texting during class is NOT allowed. -Laptops are only to be used for note taking; any student caught using a laptop for any other purpose will no longer be allowed to bring the laptop to class. J. About Class Attendance: - See the attendance policy in the college catalog. V. MATERIALS A. Required: The Bible (Instructor will use ESV) Steve Smith and Ying Kai T4T: A Discipleship Re-Revolution. WIGTake Resources. ISBN-13: (Retail $18.95, Amazon $16.16, Kindle $9.99) Page 4

5 VI. TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE Date Class Assignment Due 5-Mar Introduction 7-Mar Personal Testimony Quiz: Isaiah 64:6, Romans 3:23 9-Mar The imperative Nature/Essential Ingredients 12-Mar Communicating the Message/Person of Peace Quiz: Romans 5:12, 6:23/Testimony 14-Mar Affirmation Exercise 16-Mar Recap Affirmation/Introduce Prayer Quiz: Leviticus 17:11; 1 Peter 1: Mar Spring Break NO CLASS 21-Mar Spring Break NO CLASS 23-Mar Spring Break NO CLASS 26-Mar Spring Break NO CLASS 28-Mar Prayer Exercise 30-Mar Good Friday NO CLASS 2-Apr Recap Prayer/Introduce BN/GN Quiz: Isaiah 53:3-6 4-Apr BN/GN Exercise 6-Apr Recap BN/GN/Introduce Romans Road Quiz: John 20:31; Acts 16:31 9-Apr Romans Road Exercise 11-Apr Recap Romans Road/Introduce Three Circles Quiz: Romans 4:5, 10:13 13-Apr Three Circles Exercise 16-Apr Recap Three Circles/Introduce Storying Quiz: Titus 3:5, Acts 4:12 18-Apr Bible Storying Exercise 20-Apr Recap Bible Storying/Introduce T4T Quiz: 1 Corinthians 15: Apr Evangelism Reading Summary Due 25-Apr Recap/Continue T4T Quiz: 1 John 5:13; John 1:12 27-Apr Evangelism 30-Apr Recap/Continue T4T Quiz: John 3:18, 3:36 2-May Discipleship Lessons Journal turn in/discipleship Lessons 4-May Discipleship Lessons Personal Witnessing Reports Page 5