European Nazarene College

Intended Outcomes

Content
Knowledge of the content of the Old and New Testaments, the theology of the Christian faith, and history and mission of the Church is essential for ministry. Knowledge of how to interpret Scripture, the doctrine of holiness and our Wesleyan distinctives, and the history and polity of the Church of the Nazarene must be included in these courses.

CN1   Bible. The students will know the content and
         theology of the Old and New Testaments, its
         historical backgrounds and the various kinds of
         literature, as well as key issues of hermeneutics.

CN2  Theology. The students will know the various topics of Christian theology,
its history and specifically Wesleyan holiness theology and the doctrines
of the Church of the Nazarene.

CN3  Church. The students will know the history of the church and the surrounding
culture and have a clear understanding of and vision for the mission of the church.

CN4  Ministry. The students will have specific knowledge necessary for effective
ministry in the different areas of the mission of the church.

CN5  People. The students will have specific knowledge that will equip them to
work with people in various circumstances, and prepare them to foster
community.

 CN6   Scientific Literacy. Students will develop an informed perspective and
        respect for the created order and use the methods of scientific inquiry
        to explore it.

 CN7   Aesthetic Literacy. Students will develop a discerning awareness of the
        language and literature of diverse art forms and will be able to recognize,
        interpret, and use creative artistic expressions.

Competency

Skills in oral and written communication, management and leadership, finance, and analytical thinking are also essential for ministry. In addition to general education in these areas, courses providing skills in preaching, pastoral care and counselling, worship, effective evangelism, Christian education and church administration must be included. Graduation from the course of study requires the partnership of the educational provider and a local church to direct students in ministerial practices and competency development.

CP1   Interpretation. Students will be able to interpret Scripture in exegetically
and theologically sound ways and be able to apply it.

CP2  Communication. Students will be able to communicate clearly to people in
various ways and different settings, and be able to respectfully receive the
message of others.

CP3  Leadership. Students will be able to lead people closer to God, and to lead
the church in fruitful ministry, and be skilled in self and organisational man-
agement.

CP4  Ministry. Students will be able to minister to the various needs of individuals
and groups and provide pastoral care to these various needs.

CP5  Analysis. Students will be able to analyse and address current situations in
church and society in a historical, theological and biblical way.

CP6  Critical Thinking. Students will develop the ability to determine validity and
reasonableness through an examination of information, argumentation and
experience.

      

Character

Personal growth in character, ethics, spirituality, and personal and family relationships is vital for the ministry. Courses addressing the areas of Christian ethics, spiritual formation, human development, the person of the minister, and marriage and family dynamics must be included.

CH1   Integration. The students will be able to apply the knowledge they have
        received to their personal lives.

CH2  Transformation. The students will have grown in their pursuit of living a holy
life in all its various dimensions of daily life and personhood.

CH3  Commitment. The students will be committed to give themselves as servants
to God’s mission in this world, and commit to their specific ministries.

CH4  Spirituality. The students will be immersed in the spiritual disciplines as their
personal resources for ministry.

CH5  Self-Understanding. Students will accept themselves as persons of worth
and will develop habits of living that are mentally and physically healthy.  

Context

The minister must understand both the historical and contemporary context and interpret the worldview and social environment of the culture where the Church witnesses. Courses that address the concerns of anthropology and sociology, cross-cultural communication, missions and social studies must be included.

CT1   Relevance. The students will be able to communicate the Gospel in relevant
        ways to the people in a certain context, using sound hermeneutical principles.

CT2   Cultural Responsiveness. The students will have sensitivity for different cultural
        contexts and will be able to minister effectively in and between them.

CT3   Stewardship. Students will have a holistic view on the various responsibilities
        the church has for this world and its peoples.

CT4   Integration. The students will be equipped to relate the Christian faith to all
        areas of life from the Wesleyan theological perspective.

CT5   Culture and Society. The students will have general knowledge of the society
        and political situation of their country, and the history and culture that they
        share with neighbouring countries and regions.

CT6   Social Responsibility. Students will become informed, concerned and involved

        citizens in the world. 

General Education Outcomes

Below are the seven definitions of the General Education Outcomes taken from the MNU Catalogue (page 56), with a description of how they are integrated into the four Intended Educational Outcomes of EuNC.

Spiritual Development (SpDe)
Students will develop a clear understanding of the essential thoughts of Biblical
Christianity, which will enable them to live a lifestyle honouring to God.
**Divided over CN1, CN2, CH1, CH2