COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course examines a biblical approach to the development of true Christian character. Attention is given to interpersonal relationships, the Christian development process, and fundamental beliefs.

I. RATIONALE:
Christian character and its development are often overlooked in biblical studies and theological training. All ministry should flow from a changed heart—a character being conformed to the image of Christ.

II. PREREQUISITES:
None

III. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND RELATED SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
A. Cognitive:

1. The student will develop an understanding of the typology of childhood development and spiritual development.

2. The student will understand the basic needs of every new believer.

3. The student will learn to apply the stages of the healing community.

4. The student will develop a strategy for living out the compassionate life as it relates to the local church.

5. The student will gain a basic knowledge of doctrine and discipleship.

B. Performance:

1. The student will apply learned principles to their own spiritual formation.

2. The student will be prepared to facilitate character development in others through teaching and modeling.

IV. PREASSESSMENT:
N/A

V. INSTRUCTIONAL/LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
A. The student will read the textbook in full.
B. The student will develop 10 discussion questions from each chapter. Each question must be written and answered, with a citation of where the answer was found.
C. The student will write detailed teaching notes for each chapter of the textbook.
D. The student will write a 5–7 page term paper on a subject of their choice from the material covered in the textbook.
E. All work must be typed and submitted for grading.

VI. SELF-EVALUATION:
N/A

VII. POST ASSESSMENT:
N/A

VIII. CORRECTIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:
N/A

IX. LEARNING RESOURCES, MATERIALS, TOOLS, ETC.
A. The Bible
B. 40 Days To The Promise, Dr. Stan DeKoven, Vision Publishing, Ltd., Ramona, CA

Outline/Description Prepared by: Dr. Stan DeKoven