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Course Number, Title, and Credits

CG 500 Principles of Church Growth and Revitalization

Academic Level of Course

            Lower Division Undergraduate (100 -299)

            Upper Division Undergraduate (300 – 499)

            Graduate Division Master’s (500 – 599)

            Graduate Division Doctorate (600 – 699)

Expected Time Required To Complete Course

Three months minimum.

Description of Course

The study of fundamental principles underlying church growth. The application of the fundamental principles to a wide range of theological and sociological situations which affect the potential church growth population. Specific analyses and recommendations for dynamic church growth activities.

Course Learning Objectives (In general terms, what the student should know at the end of the course)

Understand the meaning, purpose, place, and outcomes of church growth activities;

Understand the psychological, emotional, sociological, and theological concerns surrounding the potential church growth population.

Understand the internal and external realities of the dynamics of church growth;

Understand specific techniques for church growth, the ability of the church to implement them, and the viability of the church to change and adapt to contemporary methods within the scope of New Testament limits.

Course Textbooks (minimum of 3 book for undergraduate study; minimum of 4 books for graduate study)

Donald Anderson McGavran and Peter C.Wagner, Understanding Church Growth

Thom S. Rainer, Surprising Insights from the Unchurched and Proven Ways to Reach Them

Richard L. Reising, Church Marketing 101: Preparing Your Church for Greater Growth

Ken Hemphill, Revitalizing the Sunday Morning Dinosaur: A Sunday School Growth Strategy for the 21st Century (Paperback)

 

Internet Resources (research on topics available from internet resources is recommended)

The student will complete an internet project on a relevant topic of church growth and revitalization with the approval of the professor. The project is due within the last two weeks of the course.

Course Assignments (specific activities the student must do to complete the course and accomplish the course objectives)

The student will read each textbook in the order in which they are listed above;

The student will complete a University book review form for each textbook;

The student will complete and be prepared to discuss assigned content related questions following the completion of each textbook.

The student will complete an internet project on the subject agreed upon between the student and professor;

The student will complete a mid term examination and a final examination

Course Grade based on reading, assignments, reports, and tests