CERTIFICATION IN URBAN MINISTRY
DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE
This certification studies the biblical theology of urban ministry, analyzing the origins of the first urban centers in biblical history, as well as some outstanding theological principles for urban evangelism. It also analyzes the anatomy of cities and their most common challenges. Also, the certification shares with participants basic principles for evangelizing urban communities.
COURSE LOCATION
VIRTUAL
COURSE FEE
FREE
DATES (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
April 2
May 7
June 4
July 9
August 13
September 24
October 15
November 19
GRADUATION
December 9
CURRICULUM
In order to complete this certification, students should complete a minimum of 36 contact hours with the instructors who will be teaching these classes, plus 60 hours of ministerial practice.
URBAN101 Biblical Foundations for Urban Ministry
Course content
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Urbanization in the Bible
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Urban centers in the Bible—Archaeology
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The mandate to reach urban centers
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Foundations of urbanization in the Old Testament
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Foundations of urbanization in the New Testament
URBAN103 Social Stratification-anatomy and evangelism
Course content
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Urban anatomy—Neighborhoods, suburbs, ghettos, exclusive zones, etc.
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The upper class
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The middle class
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The upper-middle class
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The working poor
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Racial communities—ethnic groups
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Mixed communities
URBAN105 The Urban Evangelist
Course content
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Every member as an evangelist
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The knowledge of truth
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Preaching by example
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Spiritual preparation
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Mission discipline
URBAN107 Strategy for Urban Evangelism
Course content
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Identification
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Penetration
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Attraction
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Proclamation
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Persuasion
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Assimilation
URBAN102 Ellen White and Urban Ministry
Course content
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An essential work
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Evangelism in cities
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The work within cities
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The work in specific cities
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The message: Centered in Christ, and contextualized
URBAN104 Urban Challenges and Solutions
Course content
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The influence of globalization
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Cultural barriers
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Poverty
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Crime
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Illiteracy
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Drug addiction
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Prostitution
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Divorce
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Abuse: to children and others
URBAN106 Urban Ministries
Course content
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Food—Food banks
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Education—Marriage, parenthood, etc.
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Service—painting, cleaning, washing cars, etc.
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Prison ministry
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Hospital ministry
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Health programs
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Festivities—Christmas dinner and gifts, etc.
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Inviting firemen, the Red Cross, etc.
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Financial lessons
URBAN108 Small Groups in Urban Evangelism
Course content
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Small groups to reach the rich
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Small groups to reach the youth
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Small groups to reach the poor
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Small groups to reach college students
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Small groups to reach professionals