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Course Syllabus
 
3 Credit Hour

Instructor

ACU Shared Course

Office

ACU, Fort Myers, FL

Phone

TBA

Email

faculty@ameschristian.org

Course Learning Resources:
Product image for ASIN: 0849953006 Life Lessons with Max Lucado
Author: Max Lucado; Buy New: $7.99 Used $1.04
Product image for ASIN: 0891078738 Acts
Author: R. Kent Hughes; Buy New: $18.99 Used $5.45

Books may also be ordered and downloaded digitally at www.logos.com if you have Libronix

Course assignments can be completed using Web-based resources linked from the Resources page.

Course Description

As the Book of Acts documents the birth and development of a faith based in the resurrected Christ, this course traces the spread of the gospel by and through the original Apostles. Key topics include the historical development of Christianity, challenges and obstacles to the first evangelists, and the ministry of the Holy Spirit in evangelism.

 Course Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will:

1. Have read and discussed the Book of Acts;

2. Be exposed to the key events in the establishment and early development of Christ’s church;

3. Understand the interpersonal and organizational dynamics in the early church;

4. Have traced the spread of the gospel through the ancient world;

5. Be familiar with the challenges and obstacles faced by the early Apostles;

6. Be exposed to the role and ministry of the Holy Spirit in evangelism.

Course Policies

    Attendance
    This is a 90 day independent study course, and is designed to be primarily self-paced. Its requirements include assignments and tests that you will complete and submit via the Internet.

    Email and Internet contact are available to answer questions, engage in discussion and provide assistance as needed.

    Your assignments should be submitted as file attachments in either Microsoft Word or HTML format. Each assignment will be evaluated, graded, and returned with feedback. Values for each assignment and test are provided in a table below.

    Timing
    Please be sure to time your assignments so that you have adequate time to complete the work in 90 days. Course tests are sent to you after you complete specific assignments (please see Test page), so be sure to give yourself enough space to pace the work comfortably.

    Communication
    As an independent study course, this is a more self-paced exercise than a scheduled class might be. However, discussion is still important. Please feel free to use the email address provided for questions, comments, and concerns about the course. Your email will be forwarded to and answered by a member of Ames Christian University's faculty.

Evaluation Material

Assignments and Tests
There are 7 total assignments, including a final paper.
There are three total tests, including a final exam. The tests are sent to you after you have submitted sequential assignments, as outlined on the Test page.

Grade Components

    Individual assignments: 10% each (60% of total)
    Final paper: 10% of total
    Test I: 5% of total
    Test II: 5% of total
    Final Exam: 20% of total

Grading Scale

95-100

A

90-94

A-

87-89

B+

84-86

B

80-83

B-

77-79

C+

74-76

C

70-73

C-