Curriculum: Local Church
Overview
This analytical and comprehensive course focuses on the "Local Church" and its theological role through the lens of the Eternal Purpose of God and the Kingdom of God. The curriculum employs a sequential approach to explore the Church's universal and local constructs, presenting its historical and contemporary implications. The course combines theoretical understanding of ecclesiology with practical applications, emphasizing a comparative study of the Church's various roles, such as a temple, a family, and the Body of Christ. The curriculum's distinct feature lies in its in-depth exploration of the church's diverse ministries, including elders, apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers, and other Body ministries.
Curriculum Highlights
- Curriculum Highlights:
- 1. Theological study of the Church and its Eternal Purpose in God's plan.
- 2. Analysis of the Universal and Local Church constructs and their implications.
- 3. Detailed exploration of the Church's roles and metaphors, including the Church as a Temple, a Family, and the Body of Christ.
- 4. In-depth examination of the Church's self-governing, self-supporting, and self-propagating aspects.
- 5. Comprehensive study of the Church's diverse ministries, including the roles of elders, apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers, and other Body ministries.
- Learning Objectives:
- 1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Church's role in the Eternal Purpose of God and the Kingdom of God.
- 2. Analyze and compare the Universal and Local Church constructs, and understand their historical and contemporary implications.
- 3. Understand the metaphorical roles of the Church as a Temple, a Family, and the Body of Christ.
- 4. Examine the Church's self-governing, self-supporting, and self-propagating aspects, and their theological significance.
- 5. Understand and analyze the roles and responsibilities of different Church ministries, including elders, apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers, and other Body ministries.
Available Resources
The course utilizes a variety of resources to facilitate immersive and comprehensive learning. Audio lessons provide a detailed exploration of course concepts, enhancing understanding through auditory engagement. Supplementary PDF documents, including student and teacher notes, offer written insights and additional information to support learning. PowerPoint files are also provided to visually present key course concepts, aiding in the assimilation of complex ideas. These resources collectively offer a multi-faceted learning experience, designed to cater to different learning styles while ensuring the achievement of the course objectives.