MESP 400 Master of Messianic Prophecies

MESP 400 – Master of Messianic Prophecies

Graduate Level Course

Instructor: Dr. Ludie L. Hoffman

Email: interfaithu.help@gmail.com

Office Hours: Online

Course Overview

This graduate course provides an in-depth study of the Holy Scriptures, focusing on Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah and their fulfillment in the New Testament through Jesus Christ. It explores the practical and theoretical challenges faced by church leaders in advancing the Kingdom of God. A thesis is required to complete this advanced degree.

Goals and Objectives

This course aims to enhance the skills of ministers and church leaders by focusing on the following objectives:

  • Understand Christian behaviors, attitudes, and motives.
  • Improve teaching clarity, immediacy, and communication style.
  • Translate theory into practical applications.
  • Develop a reflective understanding of personal ministry identity.
  • Build an effective and impactful teaching approach.

Required Texts and Materials

  1. Dake, F. "God's Plan for Man: The Truth About Jesus Christ: (pgs. 370-392 & 574-596)"
  • Offers insights into the nature of the Bible and biblical interpretation.
  1. Elliott, EYE. "Gabriel: Declarer of Christ's Coming"
  • An exploration of angels, focusing on Gabriel's role in ministering to man.
  1. Dake,F.  God's Plan for Man: Old and New Covenants574-596)

Course Policies

Attendance & Participation:

Active participation and attendance are mandatory. Missing classes without prior communication can result in a grade penalty of 50 points per class.

Assignments:

  • Must be typed, double-spaced, and follow APA formatting. Late submissions receive a 48-hour extension automatically, but after that, they earn a zero.
  • Blog posts and discussion responses must be completed weekly.

Behavior Expectations:

Respect the instructor and peers both offline and online. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may lead to disciplinary action.

Assignments & Grading

  1. Discussion Questions (30%):

Weekly discussions must be completed on time. Quizzes will count towards this portion.

  • Due: Tuesdays by 9 PM
  1. Course and Assignment Development (200 points for 20% of grade):

Please select a course you aspire to teach in the future and prepare the following components to fulfill the assignment requirements:

  1. Syllabus with Detailed Course Schedule (20%):

Develop a comprehensive syllabus for the chosen course. The syllabus must include:

  • Course objectives and learning outcomes.
  • Detailed weekly course schedule, covering topics, readings, assignments, and due dates.
  1. Major Assignments Development (20%):

Design two major course assignments. For each, include:

  • A detailed description of the assignment.
  • Clear grading criteria or rubrics outlining how students will be assessed.
  1. Lesson Plan (40%):

Create one lesson from the course to demonstrate your ability to design instructional material. The lesson must include:

  • Lecture material for one week, presented in PowerPoint format with detailed speaker notes or lecture notes in an outlined structure.
  • Engaging activities designed to enhance learning, such as discussions, group work, or hands-on exercises.
  • Exam material for the lesson, which must include:
  •  
    • At least 10 objective questions, in formats such as multiple choice, true/false, or fill-in-the-blank.
    • Three short-answer questions and one essay question to assess deeper understanding of the content.
    1. References (10%):

Provide a reference page with all materials consulted in the course development process. This should include:

    • Textbooks and readings.
    • Previous syllabi or course materials.
    • Any other academic sources or teaching tools used.

Note: This comprehensive assignment is designed to prepare educators to effectively organize and deliver content, assessments, and activities while reflecting on best practices in course design.

  1. Blog & Class Participation (20%):

Submit entries weekly during the module. Minimum 5 posts required by March 10 or October 10, depending on your graduation date.

  1. Final Paper (30%):

A 13-15 page research paper detailing your ministry philosophy, integrating course readings (at least eight) and external sources.

  • Due: 30 days before graduation

Honor Code and Academic Integrity

Cheating or plagiarism will result in severe penalties, from a zero on the assignment to failing the course. Adhere strictly to the Code of Conduct and citation guidelines as outlined in the APA manual.

Disclaimer:

Course details are subject to change at the instructor’s discretion.

For questions or assistance, email interfaithu.help@gmail.com.
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