| Course ID | Credit Hours | Course |
|---|---|---|
| MI 101 | 2 |
Introduction to MissionsThis course is an introduction to missions, to its biblical basis, and to the current challenges and needs on the mission field. The purpose is to give the student a sense of the great need for missions today. The lives of great missionaries will be reviewed. Prerequisite: None |
| MI 110 | 1 |
Automotive Diagnostic and RepairThis automotive course is designed to equip missions students with foundational knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose and repair vehicles they will likely use in ministry. Emphasis will be given to the safe use of tools, proper maintenance practices, and fundamental trouble shooting techniques. Students will learn to identify common automotive issues and perform common repair needs. Prerequisite: None |
| MI 201 | 2 |
Philosophy of MissionsThis course is designed to give the student a philosophy of missions patterned after the biblical model. Special emphasis will be given to the relationship between the local church and the missionary. It will prepare the student to develop an effective philosophy of missions as a pastor or missionary. Prerequisite: None |
| MI 296 | 2 |
Lives of Great MissionariesThis course is designed to familiarize students with some of the outstanding lives in missionary history. Concentration will be given to traits that God used and lessons for missionaries today. Prerequisite: None |
| MI 301 | 2 |
History of MissionsThis course studies the history of missions from the beginning of the church to this present day. The first half of the class will emphasize the apostle Paul’s missionary journeys. The second half of the class will emphasize missions from the 1800s to the present. Prerequisite: EN 102 |
| MI 311 | 2 |
Biblical Theology of MissionsThis missions elective is designed to teach the student the theology of missions found in the Scriptures. Prerequisite: EN 102 |
| MI 321 | 2 |
Missionary Practices and MethodsThis course will teach biblical methods and principles as they relate to cross-cultural evangelism and church planting. It will discuss the missionary’s life on the field and relationships with nationals. Prerequisite: EN 102 |
| MI 333 | 2 |
The Making of a MissionaryThis missions elective is really a study of the life of the Apostle Paul and how God made him into one of the world’s greatest missionaries. Prerequisite: EN 102 |
| MI 341 | 3 |
Cultural AnthropologyThis course will give the student an understanding of the study of man in his culture. Because the culture of every society differs, and missions student must understand how to minister within that culture without sacrificing the core truths and beliefs of the Word of God. This course will give the student an understanding of himself within his or her culture and how others view us as “Americans.” This class will help lessen some of the possible “culture shock” for the future missionary. Prerequisite: EN 102 |
| MI 444 | 2 |
Practical Missions PreparationThis missions elective is designed to help a missionary learn how to design a display board, how to edit an appropriate video to introduce himself, and how to design prayer cards that communicate the vision God has given to him. Prerequisite: EN 102 |
