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Class Description

The class on Second Year Studies is designed to examine the five areas of ministry; Biblical Studies, Church History, Preaching, Theology and Church Administration. Candidates will explore liberation, Black, womanist and feminist theology, the history of the Black Church, sermon preparation, and administration.

Class Objectives

After completing the class on admission, the candidate will be able to:

  • Compare and contrast liberation, black, womanist and feminist theology identifying the commonalities and differences.

  • Identify and explain the formation of African American denominations in the United States ofAmerica.

  • Outline and structure a biblically and theological sermon relevant for the current age.

  • Explain Black Theology in context of Methodist Theology.

  • Create and explain the local church’s organizational structure.

  • Develop and explain an effective budget for the local church

  • Organize a Church Conference

Class Requirements

Class Attendance: Each student is required to attend ALL classes. In the event that a student is unable to attend classes, it is the student’s responsibility to inform the Chair of the Board of Examiners of his/her absence. The student must make arrangements with the class instructor for a makeup session. Each candidate will be allowed two (2) personal absence. Three of more absences will result in failure of the course.

 

Assigned Readings:  Each student is required to purchase and read all assigned texts.  The instructor will assign readings for each class session.  In order for the student to be prepared for class instructions and participations, he/she is encouraged to read all assigned readings prior to class.

 

Class Participation: Each student is expected to make beneficial contributions to the class at appropriate times.  Time will be set aside for class discussions and class participations.

 

Writing Assignment: Each student is required to submit a written essay as directed by the instructor.  All work must be passed in on time and in compliance with a standard style manual.

 

Practicum: Each candidate will be assigned to a local congregation.  Candidate will observe the pastor organizing a Church Conference and at the discretion of the pastor present the organizational structure of the local church, explaining the role and responsibility of each level.

 

Final Exam/Evaluation:  A final examination will be given at the end of the course.  The student will be examined on class lectures as well as reading assignments.

Lecture One

Topic for Class Lectures and Discussions

Introduction to Biblical Studies

Methods for Studies

Tools for Studies

Biblical Software

Identifying measurable outcomes

Lecture Two

Biblical Foundation for Feminist and Womanist Theology

Women In Ministry: Female Biblical Characters in Leadership Roles

Jesus’ Relationship with Women in the Bible

Compare and Contrast Womanist and Feminist Theology

Lecture Three

Introduction to Liberation and Black Theology

The Black Theological Perspective

Black Theologians Shaping Theology

The Liberation Theological Perspective

Liberation Theologians Shaping Theology

Implication of Black Theology in the African Methodist Episcopal

Church tradition

Lecture Four

Overview of Mainline Black Church Denominations

African Methodist Episcopal  Zion Church

Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

Church of God In Christ

Pentecostal Assembly of the World

National Baptist

Progressive Baptist

Missionary Baptist

Other

Lecture Five

Biblical Exegesis in Preparation for Preaching

Interpreting Scripture

Sermon Idea / Proposition

Lecture Six

The Different Types and Delivery of Sermons

Expository Sermon

Textual Sermon

Narrative Sermon

Special Occasion Sermon

By Manuscript

By Outline

Lecture Seven

Introduction to Church Administration Pt. 1

Organizational Structure

Roles & Responsibilities in a Local Congregation

Planning A Meeting

Agenda

Action Items / Delegation

Lecture Eight

Introduction to Church Administration Pt. 2

Church Finances – Understanding the Budgeting

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