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Division: Undergraduate
TBD
Intensive Chinese I is designed for students with little or no background in Chinese. The class meetings offer you an introduction to the basic linguistic elements of Chinese: Phonetic symbols 'pinyin', tones, vocabulary, and sentence structures. You will be given an opportunity to practice vocabulary and grammatical knowledge through drills, translation exercises, and other communicative activities. You will also learn to converse in spoken Chinese on a variety of topics applicable to everyday life and relationship-building.
3.00
Fall, Spring
Undergraduate
MAIN
0
TBD
This course is designed for students who have completed CHI 2110 or have acquired the pronunciation of pinyin and some basic Chinese vocabulary. This course has two objectives: To continue developing conversation skills for communication in Chinese in every-day situations and relationship building (the relationship between language and culture and the appropriate use of Chinese in a sociolinguistic context will be emphasized), and to introduce Chinese characters and build up basic skills in reading and writing in Chinese. Prerequisite: CHI 2110 or equivalent.
3.00
Spring
Undergraduate
MAIN
0
This course will encourage participation in the university's chapel program. Chapel provides students with an opportunity for corporate worship with the CIU community, hearing and responding to teaching and preaching from the Word of God, hearing from missionaries and alumni serving around the world, exposure to our core values, support and encouragement for guest speakers not familiar with the CIU community, and fellowship with one another. The aim is to encourage and challenge you in your personal walk with the Lord and service for Him.
0.00
Fall, Spring
Undergraduate
MAIN
0
In this introductory course you will begin to explore the realm of vocational ministry that wrestles with the following questions: What perspectives does the Bible give to the issue of formulating a "life purpose statement?" Why is grounding our personal identity in biblical truth a prerequisite for ministry effectiveness? What biblical truths comprise our so-called "position in Christ?" What basic priorities should serve as a guiding mechanism for management of our time and schedule? Why did God establish the local church - and how should His purposes affect programming and personnel? What are the characteristics of a healthy church? What principles should guide leaders' approaches to ministry?
3.00
Fall
Undergraduate
MAIN
0
You will learn the mechanics of message preparation so God's Word can be taught with integrity and passion. You will learn how to structure various types of messages and will receive practical tips for effective delivery. You will deliver original messages and critique one another in a supportive environment. If you are not called to a preaching ministry, you will learn how to handle God's Word when you speak to youth groups, ladies' forums, or venues outside of the church.
3.00
Fall
Undergraduate
MAIN
0
This course is designed to provide you with an opportunity to gain competency and confidence in serving in a local church context. Experiential learning requirements are defined and assessed by the program faculty. A minimum of 50 clock hours of direct experience is required for a unit of credit. Advisor approval is required. Repeatable.
1.00
Fall
Undergraduate
MAIN
0
TBD
In this course you will examine adult life cycles, focusing on how to enhance adult Sunday schools and how to minister to the unique needs of segments of adults within the church (senior citizens, singles, divorcees, family units). You will discuss how to implement small groups as a discipleship strategy and will explore mentoring strategies and principles of spiritual formation that help nurture adults in their pilgrimage of faith.
3.00
Fall
Undergraduate
MAIN
0
Division: Seminary
This course will encourage your participation in the university's chapel program. Chapel provides you with an opportunity for corporate worship with the CIU community, hearing and responding to teaching and preaching from the Word of God, hearing from missionaries and alumni serving around the world, exposure to our core values, and fellowship with one another. You will be encouraged and challenged in your personal walk with the Lord and service for Him.
0.00
Fall, Spring
Seminary
MAIN
0
This course will encourage your participation in the university's chapel program. Chapel provides you with an opportunity for corporate worship with the CIU community, hearing and responding to teaching and preaching from the Word of God, hearing from missionaries and alumni serving around the world, exposure to our core values, and fellowship with one another. You will be encouraged and challenged in your personal walk with the Lord and service for Him.
0.00
Fall, Spring
Seminary
MAIN
0
This course will encourage your participation in the university's chapel program. Chapel provides you with an opportunity for corporate worship with the CIU community, hearing and responding to teaching and preaching from the Word of God, hearing from missionaries and alumni serving around the world, exposure to our core values, and fellowship with one another. You will be encouraged and challenged in your personal walk with the Lord and service for Him.
0.00
Fall, Spring
Seminary
MAIN
0