DESCRIPTION:

The nature, methods and approaches of evangelism in relation to the nature, problems and needs of urban Hispanic communities.

The course is designed to motivate the student to review the biblical, theological, historical and practical areas of evangelism and develop an evangelistic plan for the church or ministry of the student present ministry among Hispanics.

The class will meet for 3 hours a week for 10 weeks.

A. This course is designed to be participatory in methodology. A key factor in the effectiveness of this method will be the student advance preparation for each class.

B. There will be brief lectures by the professor and possibly guest lecturers, (experienced evangelists), discussions of assigned readings, students reports, and the presentation of a student project will highlight and supplement their own study.

Ferreira, Damy Evangelización Total. El Paso, TX: Editorial Mundo Hispano, 1996.

Green, Michael La iglesia local, Agente de Evangelización. Grand Rapids MI: Nueva Creación, 1996.

Padilla, C. René Discipulado y Misión Compromisos con el reino de Dios. Buenos Aires: Kairos, 1997.

Schwarz, Christian A. Desarrollo Natural de la Iglesia en la Práctica. España: Editorial Clie. 1999.

1. Read and report the required reading according to the class assigned schedule. 20%

2. Read a book of the student selection from the list to be distributed in the area of evangelism.
   a. Prepare a written report of not more than two single-spaced typewritten pages in length.
   b. Prepare a 15-20 minutes oral report on the student selected book. 20%

3. Write a two to three page, double-spaced typed paper on the biblical/theological basis of evangelism. 10%

4. Write a major Evangelism Project paper (20 double spaced typed pages) presenting a strategy for an Evangelistic program in an area of the student specific future interest. The paper should be based on research, class materials, experiences, and include an extensive bibliography. There will be an oral presentation to the class. 50%

Spanish.

Meets M. Div. core requirement in Evangelism (MIN3).

None.