ECM501 Evangelism and Spiritual Issues                

Lesson 1: Biblical Evangelism

Lesson 2:  Evangelism Explosion – EE Chapters 1-6

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Lesson 3:  Evangelism in Counseling and Coaching – EE Chapters 7-16

    Lesson 4:  Spiritual Power  Spiritual Man—Part 1

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Lesson 5:  Conquering the flesh.  Spiritual Man—Part 2

Lesson 6:  Deliverance from the soul.  Spiritual Man—Part 3

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Lesson 7:  The Spiritual Man—Parts 4

Lesson 8:  Walking After the spirit—Parts  5-6

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Lesson 9:  Analysis of the soul   Spiritual Man—Parts 7-9

Lesson 10:  Analysis of the body  Spiritual Man—Part 10

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1.  First read and underline important passages and insights in the textbook DSM-IV Made Easy.  

2.  Watch each DVD while referencing the book and take any additional notes not covered in the textbook. 

3.  Write a 5 page paper on a specific DSM IV mental disorder.  Include more in-depth information on diagnosis, etiology, and treatment and cite at lest 5 additional references.  Do not just repeat back what has been discussed in the class but dig deeper into other  books and the Bible for additional ideas. 

4.  Write a 3 page paper on how you would counsel a person with a specific psychological disorder.  Derive in-depth information on diagnosis, etiology, and treatment directly from additional books or the Bible citing at lest 3 additional references other than the Bible.  Do not just repeat back what has been discussed in the class but dig deeper into other books and the Bible for additional ideas. 

5.  FOR GRADUATE CREDIT ONLY, students are required to write an additional 5 page paper developing a new model from the Bible on Schizophrenia, Bi-polar, or a personality disorder.  Do additional research on the subject and cite at least 5 additional sources.  Do you accept the current secular view concerning these disorders and how would you treat your selected disorder?  

6.  Take the open book test which will be E-mailed to you when you obtain these materials.  You may use your notes, book, or the DVDs for reference.

7.  Submit your papers and final examination to Word of Life Institute for grading.  Remember to include the class critique form so that we can have your input on improving this course.  Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you wish us to return your papers and final examination grade. 

Book:  Evangelism Explosion by D. James Kennedy $14.99

Book Description:  Describes the Evangelism Explosion method of leading people to Christ in detail in a step by step sequence.  Churches will learn a biblically based method for sharing the Gospel along with motivating "on-the-job" training on how to share Christ and disciple new believers. This expanded fourth edition features a new section on friendship evangelism and how to build a vision for worldwide discipline. Through this book, churches will experience what can take place when its leaders and members take seriously the command of Christ to equip the saints to do the work of ministry. Chapters include "Training Laymen for Evangelism," "A Presentation of the Gospel," and "The Proper Use of Testimony."

Book:  The Spiritual Man by Watchman Nee $10.99

Book Description:  The most in-depth book the subject of the spiritual aspects of the Christian walk ever written.  Understand the spirit, soul, and body as you learn how to walk according to the spirit. This is a combined edition of all three volumes of the great Chinese pastor-teacher Watchman Nee's classic work, based on Scripture and personal experience, on the spiritual life and spiritual warfare.