Course Learning Resources:
Course Description
This dynamic course will introduce you to the study of
ministry as a calling and a life of service in the
marketplace. The Holy Spirit has a definite place in the
world of business and this course will expose the myths
associated with the definition of “full-time Christian
service.”
Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will:
1) Learn the significance of Jesus' birth and work in
the marketplace It is important for us to realize that
Jesus was a businessman and not simply a teacher of
spiritual things,
2) Learn that there is a "universal call" from God for
all Christians to serve and minister in the marketplace.
Course Policies
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
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