This course is a basic overview to highlight of the history of the Church Of God In Christ (COGIC). It will cover the origins in Southern United States, the emergence as a denomination, and its development as a major Christian presence in the United States and various countries around the world, basically during the Mason Administration.
GENERAL OVERVIEW This course will provide information to allow students to gain the able to identify the major events that shaped the Church Of God In Christ (COGIC) history, identify key people who influenced the historical development of COGIC, and identify places where COGIC were involved, related to global missions, social ministry, civil rights, and ecumenism during the Mason Administration.
COURSE OBJECTIVES The intentions of this course are: • Students will define key terms as related to the church. • Students will know the role of key persons in COGIC history. • Students will trace the origin of the church. • Students will develop and express a clear understanding Azusa Street. • Students will explain the work of William J. Seymour. • Students will acquaint themselves with COGIC’s role during the segregation period. • Students will give examples of COGIC involvement during the Civil Rights Movement. • Students will memorize important dates in the organizational structure of the church. • Students will explain the role of the General Assembly • Students will provide examples of the Church as a major denomination.
COURSE TEXT(S) AND RESOURCES (MATERIALS) 1) Bishop C.H. Mason and the Roots of the Church Of God In Christ (Bishop Ithiel C. Clemons) 2) COGIC Standardized Ordination Curriculum 3) Bible – King James Version only needed as textbook (optional-other versions may be used by student) Optional Resources 4) Dictionary 5) Optional–Concordance and other study helps as needed
COURSE POLICIES The instructor will adhere to all C. H. Mason Jurisdiction Institute policies pertaining to attendance, make-up tests, auditing, etc. Students are expected to be familiar with these policies. Any absenteeism, late assignments, etc. must be cleared (in advance) with the instructor. Where attendance is expected you must be present for at least 90% of the class to be counted as present. You are allowed (2) two absences. It is extremely important for you to attend class, stay current with the material, and actively participate to benefit from this course. You will be responsible for and tested on both the text and lecture material. If miss a class, it is your responsibility to request and obtain information/material given (e.g., announcements, notes, schedule modifications, etc.) from a classmate. In addition, class sessions may not be photographed, audio, or video recorded by student(s). Technology may only be used for note taking and course related activities during class. Students violating this will be dismissed from class. If you require an exception/accommodation regarding use of technology, please discuss your situation with your instruction who will present to the Dean for approval.
COURSE PROCEDURE This course will be taught using multiple instructional methods, primarily virtual conference lectures. Virtual conference lectures will be used to introduce important topics and highlight specific content within each chapter. Additional instructional methods will include lecture with PowerPoint, case study with group discussion, oral presentation with an associated critical discussion/real-time application, and video discussion. Typically, chapters will be introduced via lecture format and incorporate interpretive discussions. Following the lecture presentation, students will complete homework and engage in further study online using the primary literature to further illustrate the topic and expand learning.
Typical class outline: • Announcements with students (Question and Answers-Q&A) • Chapter/Lesson Introduction • Lecture/Video • Student Participation – Discussion • Lecture/Video • Student Participation – Discussion • Announcements, Reminders, Student Q & A, and Student Assignment
Lectures will be presented by PowerPoint; student interactions may be focused in one-on-one or small group discussions. *Assignments will be delivered and completed online. Lectures are geared toward real-time application of personnel, organization, and supervision.
ASSIGNMENTS AND COURSE PREPARATION Successfully students usually devote a minimum of (8) eight hours per week to study and prepare. Readiness to learn means that you are prepared to discuss the content, its practical relevance and real-time application. I have found that successful students:
• Read assigned material before class. • Actively participate in class discussion, and other relevant thought-provoking questions. • Review online content prior to completing assignments.
Use the schema below to interpret point’s calculation for assignments.
*FINAL: Comprehensive questions over materials read and/or studied.
**SPECIAL NOTE: I reserve the right to change the content of this syllabus as circumstances dictate to enhance, extend, and deepen your learning potential.
