Syllabus. quote from memory Scripture verses appropriate for use in soul-winning.

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1 COURSE DESCRIPTION Syllabus This course provides inspiration and information to enable students to become more effective in witnessing for Christ, winning the lost to Christ, and discipling young believers to follow Christ. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to recognize the task of evangelism in God s total program for these present times and, more specifically, make a statement as to your individual responsibility to fulfill the Great Commission. write a paragraph outlining the essentials of the gospel. quote from memory Scripture verses appropriate for use in soul-winning. distinguish the difference between several techniques and principles used in soul-winning. identify and write a brief statement explaining each of the basic steps in the total evangelization process. identify and briefly describe the basic teachings of several prominent and currently active cults, as well as state some of the techniques used in successfully witnessing to cultists. define the term disciple and explain its biblical usage. analyze and discuss Christ s approach to discipleship. discuss and evaluate various disciple-making philosophies. describe how to select and train disciples. formulate and carry out a personal plan for disciple making. discuss the value and principles of small group discipleship and inductive Bible study. TEXTBOOKS Adsit, Christopher B. Personal Disciplemaking: A Step-by-Step Guide for Leading a Christian from New Birth to Maturity. 2nd ed. Orlando: Campus Crusade for Christ International, Available for purchase from: Campus Crusade for Christ International Hull, Bill. Jesus Christ, Disciplemaker. New ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, Syllabus: Page 1

2 Little, Paul E. How to Give Away Your Faith. 2nd ed. now expanded and updated by Marie Little. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity, Robertson, Irvine. What the Cults Believe. 5th edition, expanded. Chicago: Moody, COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Stephen Kemp Subject Matter Expert. Instructional Designer: Lana Adams Graphics Designer: Web Designer: Fred Schultz Copyright 2004 by Moody Bible Institute. All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, the materials and services on this website are for your personal and non-commercial use, and you may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products or services obtained from the website without the written permission from Distance Learning Center, Moody Bible Institute, 820 N. LaSalle Blvd., Chicago, Illinois Syllabus: Page 2

3 Unit 1: Evangelism TABLE OF CONTENTS Lesson 1: Introduction to Evangelism Lesson 2: Preparation for Evangelism Lesson 3: The Process of Evangelism Lesson 4: The Difficulties of Evangelism Lesson 5: Objections and Questions in Evangelism Unit 2: Cults Lesson 6: Dealing with Cults Part 1 Lesson 7: Dealing with Cults Part 2 Unit 3: Discipleship Introduction Lesson 8: Life as a Disciple Lesson 9: Definition of a Disciple Lesson 10: Discipling Others Part 1 Lesson 11: Discipling Others Part 2 Unit 4: Discipleship Process Lesson 12: Association Lesson 13: Instruction Lesson 14: Demonstration Lesson 15: Planning Syllabus: Page 3

4 GRADING Your grade for this course will consist of: Reading\Discussion Participation 10% Scripture Memory 10% Personal Evangelism Reaction Paper 25% Religious Service Reaction Paper 15% Ministry Leader Interview Paper 25% Discipleship Plan Paper 15% Total 100% Letter grades are determined by the following scale: A 95% or higher C % A % C % B % D % B % D % B % D % C % F Below 70% REQUIREMENTS Communication 1. Discussion Board Participation. You are required to participate in regular (usually weekly) discussions on select topics. You should check the Discussion Board frequently and participate in any active discussions. Successful participation in a course discussion typically includes the following: Post one new message of your own for any given topic during the week that it is being discussed. Read the messages posted by others and reply to at least one of them in a reasonable amount of time or as otherwise instructed by your professor. Your postings should be thorough and thoughtful. Just posting an agree/disagree with your comment or an I think the same to someone else s thoughts is not considered to be an adequate response Your instructor s address can be found by navigating to the Staff Information page of the course site. Due to the large number of messages instructors receive, it is important that you format your message as follows: Syllabus: Page 4

5 TO: instructor- address FROM: your address SUBJECT: COURSE ID-descriptive subject BODY: Your message with enough information that your instructor can answer your question and/or understand what you are referring to. SIGNATURE: Signed (with First and Last name) Lesson Activities Often, smaller activities are assigned in any given week; these activities are designed to help you further understand the concepts or applications being taught. You are expected to complete these activities as you progress through the related lesson materials. Unless it is otherwise stated in the Syllabus, lesson activities are not graded and do not affect your final grade. However, your completion of these activities may help you do better in other course assignments. Scripture Memorization After Lesson 5, which is the end of the Unit 1, there will be a memory quiz based on the 36 verses listed below. You will be tested on 12 of the following verses. As you can see, there are four groups of verses, Groups 1-4; each group has three (3) sets of three (3) verses each. In preparation for the quiz, memorize one (1) set of verses from each group. Please use the NASB, NIV, ESV, or KJV for your memorization. Group 1 Psalm 126:6; Proverbs 11:30; Luke 19:10 Acts 1:8; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23 Isaiah 53:5-6; Isaiah 64:6; Romans 5:8 Group 2 John 1:12; Romans 5:12; 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 John 1:9; 1 John 5:11-13 Proverbs 27:1; Isaiah 8:20; Titus 3:5-6 Group 3 Psalm 119:1; Philippians 4:13, 19; Revelation 3:20 John 10:27-29; 2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 7:25 Proverbs 14:12; Isaiah 1:18; 1 Peter 2:24 Group 4 Mark 16:15; John 3:16-17; Acts 16:31 John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 2 Corinthians 6:2 Romans 10:9-10; Romans 10:13; Ephesians 2:8-9 Reading Assignments Syllabus: Page 5

6 Specific assignments related to the reading from this textbook are found in the Lesson Preview of each lesson. In order to gain the most benefit from this course, you should read the assignment in the textbook first, then read through the Supplement for that lesson. Papers and Assignments Assignments must be submitted electronically, in a Microsoft Word-compatible file. Please submit your assignment according the method preferred by your instructor (either using the Dropbox feature found in the Tools area of the Blackboard course site or by ). Within the Microsoft Word document, your assignment must be in the following format: prefaced with a separate title page, which should include the title of the paper; the name of the course; the date; your name and address; and your student identification number. on 8 1/2-by-11-inch paper. font size: 12 points. double-spaced. bordered by a one-inch margin on all sides. correct in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Proofread your paper well. Errors take away from your final grade. Documented in MLA style if citations are necessary (see the Student Union, How to Write a Paper, and other MLA resources for more details On MLA style). A list of resources used in this course is located in the Syllabus. These resources may be helpful in your research as you prepare the papers assigned for this course. You may be able to find these resources from your pastor, a friend, or a library (church, school, or public). If the library nearest you does not have the book you want, they may be able to obtain it through an inter-library loan program. You may even wish to purchase some of these books for your own personal library. You are encouraged to consult any outside references, and it is recommended that you also cite other applicable Scriptures. Personal Evangelism Reaction Paper This paper is a report about four or more attempts you have made while taking this course to share your faith with an unbeliever. You should include background information regarding when and where each encounter took place. You should also give your personal reactions (positive and/or negative) as to what took place. This paper should be 6-9 pages in length. Religious Service Reaction Paper This paper should be 3-6 pages in length. You have three options in regards to this paper, which are: A. Attend at least one religious service of a cult group. As you write your paper, include the date and place of the meeting, the name of the cult group, and your personal reaction to the service. B. Interview someone who has come out of a cult. Include in your paper the person s name, the name and location of the cult, and all entry-experience-exit data, such as what attracted the person Syllabus: Page 6

7 to the cult, what the cult stands for, problems encountered during association, effects on the cult member and his family, reasons for leaving, and impact of the past experience on his present life. C. Write a research paper on a cult, using resources other than the texts and study guide of this course. You can get information from the bibliography in this study guide and Walter Martin s Cults Reference Bible (Santa Ana, Calif.: Vision House, 1981). Your presentation should cover a historical overview of the group, major deviations from orthodox doctrine, distinctive features, evaluation of the cult in general, and steps you would take to evangelize a person with these views. Ministry Leader Interview Paper Write a page paper analyzing the disciple-making philosophy of at least four ministry leaders (pastors, missionaries, para-church leaders, etc). The purpose of this paper is to expose you to different philosophies and perspectives on disciplemaking. Your interview should include the following questions as a minimum: A. What is a disciple? B. What should a mature disciple look like? C. What process do you have in place for building persons into mature disciples? D. What are your joys in discipleship? E. What are your frustrations in discipleship? F. What advice would you give me in the area of discipling others? Your paper should compare, contrast, and critique their answers and philosophy in light of the material so far in this course. Discipleship Plan Paper Write a 5-7 page paper on your personal discipleship philosophy. You should formulate a plan for personal involvement in disciple-making. The paper should identify the decisions are you making now and the decisions you will make in the future that will ensure a lifetime of involvement in the making of disciples. Your paper should display an understanding the material in the course. It should also demonstrate your ability to implement this material into your life at the present time as well as in the future. Memory Verse Quiz Syllabus: Page 7

8 Procedures Each week you are expected to visit the course site a minimum of 2 to 3 times. What specific day or time is really up to you, unless your professor informs you otherwise. Each time you visit the course site you should do the following: Read any new Announcements that have been posted Read any new messages in the Discussion Boards Respond to these new Announcements and Messages appropriately At some time, each week, you should study the lesson(s) assigned, actively read any reading assignments, complete and submit any exams or assignments if there are any due for that given week. Also, in anticipation of some of the major assignments, you ought to be aware of the next major paper, project or exam so that you are ready to submit that when it is due. If you are ever not going to be unable to meet an assignment deadline, you should contact your professor (they may be able to work with you in either arranging makeup or permitting you to submit an assignment late - any late penalties will be determined by your instructor). Syllabus: Page 8

9 References Let God Be True. Brooklyn: Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, Four Things God Wants You to Know. Wheaton, Ill.: Good News Publishers, Bridge to Life. Colorado Springs, Colo.: NavPress, Have You Heard of the Four Spiritual Laws? Orlando: Campus Crusade for Christ International, Make Sure of All Things. Brooklyn: Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, The American Heritage Dictionary. Adsit, Christopher B. Personal Disciplemaking: A Step-by-Step Guide for Leading a Christian from New Birth to Maturity. 2nd ed. Orlando: Campus Crusade for Christ International, Available for purchase from: Campus Crusade for Christ International Baker, Eddy, Mary. Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. Boston, Bounds, E. M. Power Through Prayer. Grand Rapids: Baker, Creme, Benjamin. The Reappearance of the Christ and the Masters of Wisdom. London: The Tara Press, 1980, p Quoted in Walter Martin, Minneapolis: Bethany, Fryling, Alice. Disciplemakers Handbook: Helping People Grow in Christ. Downers Grove, lll.: InterVarsity, Hefley, James C. The Youthnappers. Wheaton, Ill.: Victor Books, Hull, Bill. Jesus Christ, Disciplemaker. New ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, Kennedy, D. James. Evangelism Explosion: Equipping Churches for Friendship, Evangelism, Discipleship, and Healthy Growth. 4th ed., revised by D. James Kennedy and Thomas H. Stebbins. Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale, Syllabus: Page 9

10 Little, Paul E. How to Give Away Your Faith. 2nd ed. now expanded and updated by Marie Little. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity, Macaulay, J. C., and Robert H. Belton. Personal Evangelism. Chicago: Moody, Olford, Stephen. The Secret of Soul-Winning. Chicago: Moody Bible Institute, Olford, Stephen. The Soul-Winner's Training. Chicago: Moody Bible Institute. Packer, J. I. Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity, Robertson, Irvine. What the Cults Believe. 5th edition, expanded. Chicago: Moody, Smith, Joseph. Quoted in Bruce R. McConkie, Mormon Doctrine. Salt Lake City, Utah: Bookcraft, Snow, Lorenzo. Quoted in Anthony A. Hoekema, The Four Major Cults. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, Talmage, James E. A Study of the Articles of Faith. Salt Lake City, Talmage, James Edward. The Articles of Faith. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Press Trotman, Dawson E. Follow-Up: Conserving the Fruits of Evangelism. Colorado Springs: NavPress, Syllabus: Page 10