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Course Description
This course examines
the operations of ministries that exist to care for
homeless and neglected orphans in less developed and
developing countries. Key topics include the
organization, funding and operations of orphanages,
orphan care and adoption issues, and global orphan
security issues.Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will:
1) Learn of God’s
scriptural mandate to care for orphans.
2)
Learn about how the Aids epidemic is affecting children
worldwide.
3)
Learn about the adoption process
4)
Learn about legal issues of adoption
5)
Learn steps to creating a non-profit ministry
6)
Learn writing and receiving grants.
Course Policies
This is a 6 week course, and moves fairly quickly. Its requirements include assignments, discussion in the virtual classroom
and tests that you will complete and submit via the Internet. I will be 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 the 6 weeks allowed. Communication
Discussion is an important aspect to an effective
online course. We will primarily communicate via the virtual classroom. However, please feel free to use my email address for questions, comments, concerns, etc. and I will do the same.
Evaluation Material Assignments and Tests
There are x weekly assignments, plus a final paper and a final exam. Grade Components
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