Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Semester: Fall 2015
Professors: John H. Ewart
Email: jewart@sebts.edu
equip@sebts.edu
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary seeks to glorify the
Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the church and fulfill the great commission.
Fall 2015
COURSE: MIS6901/Campus/EQC
EQUIP Instructor Name:
Email:
MISSIONS PRACTICUM
PLEASE NOTE
The EQUIP Leader must approve the students that participate in their
class, write a supplemental syllabus that includes all the requirements
(listed below) and send the EQUIP Office (equip@sebts.edu) a list of
participants no later than three weeks prior to the beginning of the
semester (July 27, 2015 for Fall semester).
COURSE DESCRIPTION (EQUIP Instructor may not change this course description)
MIS 6901 - A combination of academic study and field missionary experience conducted in
selected settings under approved supervision, in cooperation with the North American Mission
Board or the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention and/or Baptist State
conventions and local churches. (3 hrs.)
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: EQUIP Instructor may add to these course objectives
but not remove any of the ones already included). This course has been designed so that students
might be able to achieve the following:
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Students will engage in a practical and hands on missions experience under supervision.
Students will study and engage a specific missions issue and/or project.
Students will identify and examine significant strategies and issues related to Christian
missions.
Students will be challenged to seek practical and personal application of the Great
Commission in their lives.
OBJECTIVES (EQUIP Instructor may add to these course objectives but not remove any of the
ones already included.)
Spiritual Formation: Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue an authentically
Christian way of life, manifested by trust in God, obedience to Christ’s commands, and love of God and
neighbor. [Course SLO: 1, 4]
Biblical Exposition: Demonstrate the ability to properly and effectively interpret, apply, and
communicate the Scriptures. [Course SLO: 3]
Theological Integration: Demonstrate the ability to understand and apply the doctrines of Christianity to
life and ministry. [Course SLO: 1, 2, 3, 4]
Ministry Preparation: Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and Christian disposition necessary for
ministry and leadership in the church and the world. [Course SLO: 1, 2, 4]
Critical Thinking and Communication: Demonstrate the ability to think critically, argue persuasively,
and communicate clearly. [Course SLO: 2, 3]
REQUIREMENTS (EQUIP Instructor must articulate the specific requirements of the class as
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1. READING – Students must read 300 pages from the bibliography BELOW and an additional
650 pages of reading chosen by the EQUIP Instructor either from the list below or from
alternative sources to be approved. Each student will record what was read and submit it on
the enclosed reading report sheet. Please include all reading in the final version of the
syllabus given to the EQUIP Office and the student:
Center Church – Timothy Keller
Church Planter – Darrin Patrick
Every Day Church – Tim Chester and Steve Timms
Global Church Planting – Craig Ott
Missional Church - Darrell Gruder
Missionshift – David Hesselgrave and Ed Stetzer
Passing the Baton – Tom Steffen
Planting Churches Cross-Culturally – David Hesselgrave
Planting and Growing Urban Churches – Harvie M. Conn
Planting Churches in the Real World – Joel Rainey
Planting Growing Churches – Aubrey Malphurs
Planting Missional Churches – Ed Stetzer
The Forgotten Ways – Alan Hirsch
The Mission of God’s People – Christopher J. H. Wright
The Multiplying Church – Bob Roberts Jr.
The Nuts and Bolts of Church Planting – Aubrey Malphurs
The Shaping of Things to Come – Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch
Theology and Practice of Mission – Bruce Ashford
Viral Church – Ed Stetzer and Warren Bird
What is the Mission of the Church? - Kevin Deyoung and Greg Gilbert
EQUIP Field Instructor’s Required Reading:
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2. WRITING – The writing requirement for this course must include the assignment listed
below as well as at least 10 pages of additional writing and research (double-spaced, 12pt
New Times Roman font). These assignments may include research papers, book analyses,
position papers, reflection papers on ministry experiences (see below), and/or various other
writing assignments relative to missions. These writing assignments should be weighted and
assigned a grade.
SEBTS Required Writing:
Students must write a five page reflection paper which integrates the academic and personal aspects of the
time spent on the missions project including a summary of what happened, what has been learned, how
this experience has and will affect the student personally as well as the student’s future ministry and how
meeting with the supervisor regularly impacted the student.
EQUIP Field Instructor’s Required Writing:
3. CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION – The instruction time for this course may include lecture,
debate, discussion, and other instructive activities in which the EQUIP Instructor or guest
lecturer is directly interacting with the students. The minimum classroom instruction time for
this course is 18 hours. A schedule of meeting times and topics should be included in a
Course Schedule in the syllabus prepared by EQUIP Instructor.
4. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES – This course is designed so that SEBTS students are able to
gain missions experience and understanding in a hands-on fashion. With that in mind, the
EQUIP Instructor must include at least 20 additional hours of practical missions experience
where the student is actively doing missions in their context. A majority of these hours must
be in direct interaction with people to whom students are ministering. A detailed description
and schedule must be included in the final syllabus and course schedule. Examples of
Missions projects include ethnographic surveys, mapping, cross-cultural outreach, day camps,
social ministry, starting bible studies in cross-cultural communities, etc…
Description of Practical Experiences:
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GRADING – Include a detailed explanation of the grading of this course, including the
percentage of the overall grade that each component is worth. Grade each writing
assignment with a percentage grade and written feedback. Send the graded work, a
breakdown of percentage grades for each component of the course, and the overall
percentage grade to the EQUIP Office at the end of the semester. Also, please note
that the SEBTS grading scale is as follows (include this in the syllabus):
PMN6901 follows the SEBTS Faculty Handbook:
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INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING NOTES IN THE SYLLABUS ALONG WITH ANY OTHER
INSTRUCTIONS YOU DEEM NECESSARY:
(1) The student is expected to spend no less than 2 hours of out-of-class work per credit hour in this class.
(2) This syllabus is meant to accurately reflect all expectations and assignments for this course. However,
the professor reserves the right to adjust the syllabus at his discretion.
(3) Cheating or plagiarism of any kind will result in an immediate failing grade on the assignment with no
chance for resubmission. The professor does have the option either to allow the student to remain in and
complete the course or to dismiss the student from the course completely. Regardless of the professor’s ruling,
all cases of cheating or plagiarism will be reported to the Dean of Students Office and the appropriate
Academic Dean(s) where further disciplinary action will be considered. At the very least, a permanent record
of the infraction will be kept in the student's file. For further information regarding this policy, please refer to
the ‘Plagiarism & Cheating’ section of the Student Handbook.
Topics & Course Schedule
The EQUIP Instructor must formulate a schedule that clearly identifies meeting dates, topics covered, and
due dates for any assignments. A template is included below for your convenience.
SCHEDULE (Template)
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Sept 7
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Sept 14
Lecture Topic
Reading Assignment
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Sept 28
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Assignment Due
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Oct 5
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Oct 12
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Oct 19
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Oct 26
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Nov 2
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Nov 9
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Nov 16
Nov 23
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Nov 30
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FALL BREAK
THANKSGIVING
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This syllabus must be updated each year for the Missions Practicum. The EQUIP Leader must approve
the students that participate in their class, write a supplemental syllabus that includes all requirements
listed below and send the Director of EQUIP a list of participants no later than three weeks prior to the
beginning of the semester (July 27, 2015 for the Fall semester). If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact the EQUIP Office: (919) 761-2460 or equip@sebts.edu.
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MIS 6901 Missions Practicum
Reading Report
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TOTAL PAGES READ
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Student’s Signature
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