Multiplying Laborers for the Urban Harvest

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D. Desire to grow in wisdom. E. Commitment to discover and defend truth. F. A ppreciation and respect for the truths passed down from preceding generations of Christian ministers and teachers. G. Commitment to life-long learning. H. Openness toward new ideas. I. Commitment to the Church as Christ’s family and body. J. L oving and cooperative attitudes toward Christians of other denomi- nations. K. H atred of sin and a commitment to holiness in all areas of personal, Church, and civic life. A. D emonstrate an ability to examine Christian doctrine in light of Scrip- ture, reason, tradition, and experience. B. D emonstrate an ability to explain, defend, and apply the truth of major Christian doctrines in the context of urban life. 1. T each an essential doctrine to a group of believers and help them make an application to a situation which they face 2. D efend Christian doctrine through preaching, teaching, dialogue, or debate 3. E xplain or defend specific Christian doctrines in a written response. C. P ropose and explain a possible defense for a doctrinal or ethical position with which they disagree. D. I dentify an ethical problem facing their church, community, or nation, and propose a response. E. I dentify, decide, and defend their personal position on doctrinal and ethical issues which are disputed among Christians.

The purpose of the Department of Theology and Ethics is to provide training in “historic orthodoxy” to help leaders within urban churches or missions integrate the themes of Scripture, and apply these teachings to the world today.

III. Action Goals The learners:

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