Trinity International University: 3 semester units

• CM 450z (undergraduate) – Perspectives on the World Christian Movement
  
• ME 530 (graduate) – Perspectives on the World Christian Movement

Professor of Record:
Dr. Dusty Thompson – dt@redeemerlubbock.org

Coordinators:
Alissa Hedges – (806) 790-8455
Kay McCrary – (806) 789-1770
Mokey McCrary – (806) 790-1114
Drew Remke – (806) 283-0819

Grader:
Cary Cain – Homework may be emailed to lubbockperspectives@hotmail.com.

Course Description:
A biblical, historical, and cultural analysis of the impact of the world Christian movement, with specific attention given to strategy and the imperative of bringing the gospel to groups that have yet to initially receive it.

Course Objectives
The Perspectives course is an introductory mission study course that:

• Explains the biblical rationale and imperative for world evangelization.
  
• Traces the expansion of the Christian movement across the world from the time of Christ to the present, and the task yet to be accomplished.
  
• Identifies the unique problems and skills involved in communicating the gospel cross-culturally.
  
• Explores new avenues and opportunities for obedience to God’s imperative for involvement in world missions at home or abroad.
  
• Provides the minimum necessary understanding for effective participation in the complex tasks of world evangelization and international development.
  
• Identifies the basic components necessary for strategic and intelligent planning in the missionary task of the Church.
  
• Provides a foundation for further study and a framework for significant life-decisions.

Texts

• Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Reader, Ralph D. Winter and Steven C. Hawthorne, William Carey Library, © 1999
  
• Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Study Guide, Steven C. Hawthorne, William Carey Library, © 1999

Certificate students may also use:

• Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: The Notebook, Ralph D. Winter and Steven C. Hawthorne, William Carey Library, © 1999

Requirements

• Credit – Complete all readings, quizzes, exams & the integrative project.
  
• Graduate students are required to demonstrate a greater comprehension of course material on exams and projects.
  
• Certificate – Complete certificate readings, quizzes, personal responses & the integrative project.
  Students must achieve a minimum of 75% to receive a certificate.
  
• Enrichment – Complete key readings for each lesson & personal responses.

Adding & Dropping
Students are permitted to add the course through the second class session, and drop through the third class session. After registration has been completed, credit students need the professor of record’s approval to add or drop. Between the third and ninth week, withdrawing from the program will leave either a "W" (withdraw passing) or a "WF" (withdraw failing) on the student’s permanent record. And after the ninth week, a student who withdraws will receive an "F.” Students who drop will be charged a severance fee of $25, and tuition will be refunded as follows:

Extensions
Extensions will not be granted under normal conditions. If an emergency occurs which hinders a student from turning in all assignments and exams by the final due date, the coordinator may grant an extension. Due to the timeframe the coordinator has to submit grades, student must comply with the extension date, otherwise he/she will receive a failing grade. Extensions usually will not be granted for more than two weeks. The coordinator will determine if an extension may be granted based on the legitimacy of the request.

Personal Responses
A personal response page follows lessons 5, 8, 9, 11 & 14. These will not be graded, but will affect Certificate students’ grades based on completion and thoughtfulness. They are designed to help you integrate, apply and discuss what you are learning and any questions you may have. All students should complete the personal responses, which are due the week following the lecture for the above lessons.

Quizzes
Quizzes are the weekly homework for each lesson and are “open book” – you may use your texts and Bible to complete them. They are located in the back of both the Study Guide and the Notebook. Quizzes are due the week following the lecture for that lesson. Late work will be penalized. (Electronic copies of Personal Responses and Quizzes can be found online at www.perspectives.org/students/resources.)

Exams
Exams (Credit students only) will be given to you the lesson before they are due. They are to be completed on a “take home” basis, but this does NOT mean they are “open book.” They are to be completed without aid of either textbooks or notes. A Bible may be used. With each exam you will be asked to sign an honor pledge.

Extra Credit:
At various times throughout the semester, opportunities for extra credit will be announced. These activities are designed to integrate the course material into practical application. Details will be announced in advance.

Integrative Project

People Group Research Paper:
This is the required project for all Credit students, and one option for Certificate students. This project is divided into six sections that build progressively through the course. It will help you integrate and apply principles from the lessons and complete the project section by section over several weeks. Late work will be penalized. You may work in teams of 2-3 people. Each team will submit one paper.

The total number of pages required is:

International Interview Project:
This project is the other option for Certificate students only. This project involves interviewing an international student or recent immigrant and writing a paper that reflects on the interview and principles from the course to envision what might be done to reach the people group the individual represents locally. This project will be done individually and will be 4-6 pages.

Discussion about both projects will take place around session 3. You can find guidelines and resources online at www.perspectives.org/students/.