EVAN 525 Syllabus
COURSE SYLLABUS
EVAN 525
CONTEMPORARY EVANGELISM
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A study of the evangelistic imperative and various methods of personal witnessing. Particular
emphasis is given to follow-up, discipleship, and memorizing key Bible verses.
RATIONALE
Because of the importance of every student being fully prepared in the areas of evangelism and
discipleship, EVAN 565 is required for each degree program the seminary offers.
I.
PREREQUISITES
None
II.
REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASES
Earley, David and David Wheeler. Evangelism Is–How to Share Jesus with Passion and Confidence.
Nashville, TN: B and H Publishing Group, 2010. ISBN: 9780805449594.
Fay, William. Share Jesus Without Fear. Nashville, TN: B and H Publishing Group, 1999.
ISBN: 0805418383.
McRaney, William. The Art of Personal Evangelism, Nashville, TN: B and H Publishing Group,
2003. ISBN: 0805426248.
Pipes, Jerry and Victor Lee. Family to Family, Families Making a Difference. Lawrenceville, GA:
Jerry Pipes Productions, 1999. ISBN: 0840085109.
Wheeler, David and Richard Leach. Growing Disciples Series: Minister to Others. Nashville, TN:
Lifeway, 2009. ISBN: 1415866392.
Disclaimer: The above resources provide information consistent with the latest research regarding the subject
area. Liberty University does not necessarily endorse specific personal, religious, philosophical, or political
positions found in these resources.
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III.
IV.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING
A.
Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
B.
Internet access (broadband recommended)
C.
Microsoft Word
(Microsoft Office is available at a special discount to Liberty University students.)
MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
V.
A.
Identify and explain the biblical perspective of evangelism.
B.
Characterize a servant leader with a passion for evangelism.
C.
Demonstrate a genuine life of purity and holiness.
D.
Implement the process of sharing ones faith consistently while in seminary and
afterward in ministry.
E.
Compare and contrast contemporary culture with the Gospel message.
F.
Develop a witnessing lifestyle and clearly explain ones testimony.
G.
Apply the principles to grow an evangelistic congregation.
H.
Classify the characteristics of lead a church/ministry in an evangelistic planning
process and implement the process
I.
Utilize a church/ministry to conserve the results of evangelism.
J.
Defend multiplication as a core value of life and ministry.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
A.
Textbook readings and presentations/notes
B.
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the
related checklist found in Module/Week 1.
C.
Discussion Board Forums (5)
For each forum assignment, the student will address the discussion topic in a new
thread. The thread must be a minimum of 400 words, supported by course resources,
and must be completed no later than Thursday night of the assigned module/week.
The student will then reply to at least two other classmate’s threads. Each reply must
be a minimum of 100 words and be submitted no later than Sunday night of that same
week.
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D.
Testimony
The student will submit a testimony in two parts: a “conversion” section and a
“recovery” section. The conversion section will discuss how the student became a
Christian, and the recovery section will discuss how Jesus helped him or her with a
particular problem or life need. A first draft and final draft must be submitted
together no later than Sunday night of Module/Week 2.
E.
Servant Evangelism Reports (3)
During this course, the student must plan and participate in 3 servant evangelism
projects (at least one done through the authority of the student’s local congregation).
The student will write a 1–2-page report on each project according to criteria given
in the course. The reports will be submitted at the end of Modules/Weeks 3, 4, and
6 respectively.
F.
Witnessing Reports (3)
During this course, the student is required to share the gospel 3 times (with 3
different people), and at least one encounter should be done through the local
church outreach. The student will write a 1-page report on each witnessing
encounter, submitting one at the end of Modules/Weeks 5, 7, and 8 respectively.
G.
Book Critiques (2)
The student will submit critiques about two of the assigned textbooks. Each book
critique will be a formal paper, 5–7 pages in length, and will include the
bibliographical entry, author information, content summary, and an evaluation. A
template is provided. Each critique must be submitted no later than Sunday night of
the assigned module/week.
H.
Evangelism Vision Paper
After thoroughly working through the six-week study, Minister to Others, the student
will develop an 8–10-page, Turabian-style paper centered on the vision and challenge
of what God is doing in his or her life in the area of evangelism. The paper will
address questions provided in Blackboard. It must be submitted no later than Friday
night of Module/Week 8.
I.
Quizzes (3)
Each quiz is made up of 15 objective, open-book questions covering specified
material from the Wheeler and Leach book. The quizzes are 30 minutes long and
must be taken by the end of Modules/Weeks 3, 5, and 7.
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VI.
COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES
A.
Points
Course Requirements Checklist
Discussion Board Forums (5 at 30 pts ea)
Testimony
Servant Evangelism Reports (3 at 50 pts ea)
Witnessing Reports (3 at 50 pts ea)
Book Critiques (2 at 40 pts ea)
Evangelism Vision Paper
Quizzes (3 at 90 pts ea)
B.
Total
10
150
40
150
150
80
160
270
1010
Scale
A = 940–1010 A- = 920–939 B+ = 900–919 B = 860–899 B- = 840–859
C+ = 820–839 C = 780–819 C- = 760–779 D+ = 740–759 D = 700–739
D- = 680–699 F = 679 and below
C.
Late Assignment Policy
If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must
contact the instructor immediately by email.
Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the
instructor will receive the following deductions:
1.
Late assignments submitted within one week of the due date will
receive a 10% deduction.
2.
Assignments submitted more than one week late will receive a 20%
deduction.
3.
Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the
class will not be accepted.
4.
Late Discussion Board threads or replies will not be accepted.
Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be reviewed
by the instructor on a case-by-case basis.
D.
Style Guidelines
All assignments for this course are to be formatted in accordance with the latest
edition of the Turabian style manual (A Manual for Writers of Research Papers,
Theses, and Dissertations). Discussion assignments and essay examinations may use
the parenthetical citation style. All other written assignments should use the footnote
citation style. Writing aids are available via the Online Writing Center.
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E.
Extra Credit
No additional “for credit” assignments will be permitted beyond those given in the
course requirements stated above.
F.
Course Changes
Course requirements are subject to change by the administration of the University at
any time with appropriate notice.
G.
Disability Assistance
Students with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Online’s
Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu to make
arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be found at
www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport.
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