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Title: BIB 499: Integrative Capstone Project
Subtitle: Synthesizing Biblical Knowledge and Ministry Skills
Course Name & Level: Integrative Capstone Project, Bachelor Degree
Number of Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
Keywords: Capstone Project, Integration, Biblical Studies
1. Introduction:
This course serves as a culminating experience for students, allowing them to integrate and apply their biblical knowledge and ministry skills in a comprehensive project. Students will demonstrate their ability to synthesize learning and contribute to King Jesus’ Kingdom.
2. Course Description:
An advanced course that requires students to develop and complete a comprehensive capstone project, integrating their biblical studies and ministry training. Emphasis is placed on practical application and contribution to the Great Commission.
3. Course Purpose:
To provide students with an opportunity to integrate and apply their biblical and ministry knowledge in a comprehensive project.
4. Course Objectives:
To demonstrate the ability to synthesize and apply biblical knowledge and ministry skills in a practical, real-world context.
5. Key Terms Defined & Key Concepts Explained:
- Capstone Project: A culminating project that integrates and applies knowledge and skills acquired throughout a degree program.
- Integration: The process of combining various elements of learning into a coherent whole.
- Biblical Studies: The academic study of the Bible and its contexts.
- Ministry Skills: Practical abilities necessary for effective Christian ministry, such as leadership, teaching, and counseling.
- Great Commission: Jesus’ command to His disciples to spread His teachings to all nations (Matthew 28:18-20).
6. Specific Topics with Descriptions:
- Introduction to the Capstone Project: Overview of the capstone project requirements and expectations.
- Project Proposal Development: Guiding students through the process of developing a project proposal, including topic selection and research planning.
- Research Methods: Teaching research methodologies relevant to biblical and ministry studies.
- Integration of Biblical Knowledge: Strategies for integrating biblical knowledge with practical ministry applications.
- Project Implementation: Steps for executing the capstone project, including data collection, analysis, and application.
- Presentation Skills: Developing skills for effectively presenting the capstone project to an audience.
- Reflection and Evaluation: Encouraging self-reflection and evaluation of the project process and outcomes.
- Peer Review: Facilitating peer feedback and collaborative learning opportunities.
- Ethical Considerations: Addressing ethical issues related to research and ministry practice.
- Final Presentation: Preparing for and delivering the final project presentation.
7. Assessments with Descriptions:
- Project Proposal: Development and submission of a detailed project proposal outlining the scope, objectives, and methods of the capstone project.
- Progress Reports: Regular progress reports to track the development and implementation of the project.
- Reflection Papers: Written reflections on the integration and application of biblical knowledge and ministry skills.
- Peer Reviews: Participation in peer review sessions to provide and receive feedback on project work.
- Final Project Report: Submission of a comprehensive final project report detailing the research, implementation, and outcomes of the capstone project.
- Final Presentation: An oral presentation of the capstone project to faculty and peers, demonstrating the integration and application of learning.
8. Research References:
- The Craft of Research by Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams. eBook format. MLA Citation: Booth, Wayne C., Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams. The Craft of Research. 3rd ed., University of Chicago Press, 2008.
- Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches by John W. Creswell. eBook format. MLA Citation: Creswell, John W. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. 4th ed., Sage Publications, 2013.
- Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity: An Introduction to Worldview Issues, Philosophical Foundations, and Models of Integration by David N. Entwistle. eBook format. MLA Citation: Entwistle, David N. Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity: An Introduction to Worldview Issues, Philosophical Foundations, and Models of Integration. 3rd ed., Cascade Books, 2015.
- The Minister’s Guide to Psychological Disorders and Treatments by W. Brad Johnson and William L. Johnson. eBook format. MLA Citation: Johnson, W. Brad, and William L. Johnson. The Minister’s Guide to Psychological Disorders and Treatments. 2nd ed., Routledge, 2014.
- The Theology of the New Testament: A Canonical and Synthetic Approach by Frank Thielman. eBook format. MLA Citation: Thielman, Frank. The Theology of the New Testament: A Canonical and Synthetic Approach. Zondervan, 2005.
This comprehensive curriculum ensures that students gain a deep understanding of the integration and application of biblical knowledge and ministry skills, focusing on King Jesus, His Kingdom, and His Great Commission.
