CET | Christ Seminary Concordia

The objectives of the program for the CERTIFICATE of EVANGELISM TRAINING (CET) are:

1. To provide integrated theological education for holistic ministry.

2. To train those deemed suitable for ministry by their bishops or Church leaders to faithfully serve in the preaching and teaching of the Word ministry.

3. To help students to be grounded in biblical principles and doctrines.

4. To prepare students to effectively communicate the Word of God in congregational and missiological environments.

5. To gain practical financial management skills to equip servants of the Church with the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for church ministry and management.

COURSE LISTINGS

GENERAL PREPARATION

Course: GP-100 Expository Writing. 1 credit. 1 hour per week.

Purpose: The purpose of this course is to develop students' proficiency in the English language and enhance their academic writing skills. The course is designed to equip students with the necessary tools and strategies to express themselves effectively in written English, both academically and professionally. Through a comprehensive study of grammar, vocabulary, sentence construction, organization of ideas, composition techniques, academic arguments, and proper citation for academic contexts, students will learn to produce well-structured and coherent written pieces appropriate for academic contexts.

Course: GP-101 Research Paper. 1 credit. 1 hour per week.

Purpose: The purpose of this course is to further develop students' proficiency in academic research and writing. The course is designed to equip students with the necessary tools and strategies to prepare a research paper academically and professionally. Students will learn to produce well-researched, -structured and -written pieces appropriate for academic contexts.

Course: GP-200 Speech Training. 1 credit. 1 hour per week.

Purpose: The Speech Training course is designed to enhance students' verbal, nonverbal, and written communication abilities. The course aims to develop effective interpersonal communication skills, public speaking skills, and professional writing skills. Students will learn various techniques and strategies to express themselves confidently, engage in meaningful interactions, and convey information accurately and persuasively.

Course: GP-201 Public Speaking and Teaching. 1 credit. 1 hour per week.

Purpose: The purpose of this course is to provide students with a foundational understanding of the principles and practices of effective preaching and teaching in a Christian ministry context. The course aims to equip students with the skills necessary to communicate biblical truth in a clear, engaging, and transformative manner. Through studying the art of preaching and teaching, students will develop their ability to craft and deliver impactful sermons and lessons, rooted in sound hermeneutical principles and relevant to the needs of their audience.

Course: GP-300 Financial Stewardship (Financial Management and Bookkeeping). 1 credit. 1 hour per week.

Purpose: The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage financial resources in a responsible and ethical manner. The course aims to equip students with a solid foundation in financial management principles, budgeting, and bookkeeping practices. It seeks to empower students to be wise stewards of financial resources, both personally and within a professional or organizational context.

Course: GP-301 Introduction to Administration 1 credit. 1 hour per week.

Purpose: This course prepares students to be able to carry out clerical, administrative, supervisory, and managerial tasks in the church. It also equips the student with a range of office management skills including organizing, managing, and coordinating the office in the workplace environment.

EXEGETICAL THEOLOGY

ISAGOGICS

Course: EXT-100 Old Testament Isagogics (Survey). 4 credits per. 4 hours per week.

Purpose: A general and condensed introduction to the books of the Old Testament through an intensive examination of their content, historical and cultural context, theological themes, development of criticism, and structure of each book of the Old Testament. Designed to study the contents of the Biblical books to insure proper acquaintance with the trend of divine revelation. This course assumes students have read the entire Old Testament.

Course: EXT-200 New Testament Isagogics (Survey). 4 credits per. 4 hours per week.

Purpose: A general and condensed introduction to the books of the New Testament through an intensive examination of their content, historical and cultural context, theological themes, development of criticism, and structure of each book of the New Testament. Designed to study the contents of the Biblical books to insure proper acquaintance with the trend of divine revelation. This course assumes students have read the entire New Testament.

EXEGESIS

Course: EXT-105 Hermeneutics (Principles of Bible Interpretation). 3 credits. 3 hours per week.

Purpose: A foundation course for all subsequent courses in biblical study. The focus is on those principles, techniques, and tools governing genuinely Christian interpretation of the Scriptures in their original languages. It includes units on textual criticism, the history of interpretation, historical context, linguistics, and theological principles. (N.B.: In the first semester, only some of the most essential rules of interpretation are noted in connection with Exegesis, while both the theory and the history of Hermeneutics are discussed thoroughly during the second semester. Two lectures per week.).

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

Course: ST-105 Christian Doctrine. 3 credits. 3 hours per week.

Purpose: This is a condensed course reviewing the nature of theology and providing an introduction to theological terms and concepts. Units include revelation, Scripture, God, sin, justification, sanctification, the means of grace, church, and the last things. Emphasis will be placed on mastering basic concepts and principles.

Course: ST-104 Catechetics. 3 credits. 3 hours per week.

Purpose: This course teaches all the parts of Luther’s Small Catechisms while drawing from material of Luther’s Large Catechism. Students are expected to have memorized the catechism within their first year of studies. It also aims to help students teach the catechism in a parish and missionary environment.

Course: GP-301 Introduction to Administration 1 credit. 1 hour per week.

HISTORICAL THEOLOGY

Course: HT-200 Church History (Early Church History). 3 credits. 3 hours per week.

Purpose: This course provides an overview of the history of the Christian Church, tracing its development from the time of the early apostles to the present day. The course aims to familiarize students with key events, figures, and movements that have shaped the Church's beliefs, practices, and impact on society. By studying Church history, students will gain a deeper understanding of the origins and development of Christian traditions and the relevance of historical context to contemporary Christian life.

PRACTICAL THEOLOGY

Course: PT-100 Christian Ethics. 2 credits. 2 hours per week.

Purpose: An exploration of the possibility, foundation, parameters, and content of Christian ethics, with a special focus on our contemporary cultural context.

Course: PT-303 Christian Worship 2 credits. 2 hours per week.

Purpose: This course aims to provide an introduction to the theology, history, and practice of Christian worship. Students will explore the biblical foundations of worship, the historical development of worship practices, and the various elements and forms of worship across different Christian traditions. The course seeks to deepen students' understanding of worship as a central aspect of the Christian faith and equip them to actively engage in meaningful worship experiences.

Course: PT-400 Christian Outreach (Evangelism, Discipleship Missions). 2 credits. 2 hours per week.

Purpose: The purpose of this course is to ground the learner in the practice of the chief methods of evangelism and the basic biblical principles of discipleship. Through exploring the theological foundations and practical applications of evangelism, discipleship, and missions, the course seeks to equip students to effectively share the Gospel, make disciples, and engage in mission work.

Course: PT-405 Personal Spiritual Formation. 3 credits. 3 hours per week.

Purpose: This course aims to nurture the personal spiritual life of church workers and equip them with practical tools and principles for cultivating a vibrant devotional life. It focuses on deepening their relationship with God, fostering spiritual disciplines, and exploring various methods of personal and corporate worship. The course seeks to inspire and sustain the spiritual vitality and emotional well-being of pastors, enabling them to effectively serve their congregations.

Course: PT-504 Apologetics. 3 credits. 3 hours per week.

Purpose: Focuses on how biblical Christianity can be defined and defended in a secular age by considering the role of apologetics in Scripture and the early church, by looking at their development and use in church history, by showing the validity and the importance of the natural knowledge of God and the reliability and historicity of Scripture, by establishing the relationship between facts, faith, and proof and between apologetics, theology, and Christian confession.