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Course Syllabus
PHIL 3211, Philosophy of Evangelism
Independent Study
3 Credit Hours

Instructor

Stacy Atkins

Office

Bolivar, MO

Phone

 

Email

faculty@ameschristian.org

Course Learning Resources:

    Holy Bible, any translation

Course Description
The philosophical foundations of evangelism are explored. Key topics include Christ's Great Commission, persuasion in evangelism, and the Christian's role in evangelism.

Course Learning Objectives
1. Have read and discussed the Great Commission of Jesus Christ and significant commentaries on it;
2. Be exposed to the tradition of evangelism;
3. Understand the evangelistic mindset;
4. Consider the life and work philosophy that contributes to effective evangelism;
5. Be exposed to challenges to effective evangelism;
6. Consider the spiritual dimension and the human dimension to 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.

    I will maintain email and Internet contact and 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 90 days. Course tests are sent to you after you complete specific assignments, so be sure to give yourself enough space to pace the work comfortably.

    Communication
    As an independent study course, this is more a one-on-one exercise than a scheduled class might be. However, discussion is still important. Please feel free to use my email address for questions, comments, concerns, etc. and I will do the same. We do have the option to add a discussion forum should we need one.

Evaluation Material

Assignments and Tests
There are 6 major assignments, plus a final paper and a final exam.

Grade Components

    Individual assignments: 10% each (60% of total)
    Final paper: 25% of total
    Final Exam: 15% 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-

67-69

D+

64-66

D

60-63

D-

0-59

F

How to Take This Course

Assignments are posted on the Assignments page. Before you start working on assignments, please email me and introduce yourself. I would like to know a little about you, your motivation for taking this course, and what you hope to gain by taking it. Once I receive your note, I'll send one back.

After that, to get started, just visit the Assignments page and begin.

 

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