M.A.B.S. Student Learning Outcomes

Each program student learning outcome (PO) is supported by student learning outcome elements. The student learning outcome elements cover professional (P), affective (A), and cognitive (C) student learning outcomes.

(PO1) The student will demonstrate the ability to interpret and communicate God’s Word accurately through a biblically Pentecostal worldview.
- (P1) The student will demonstrate proper implementation of Pentecostal-biblical-hermeneutical principles and their application to the modern believer via teaching, preaching, research, and writing.
- (A1) The student will demonstrate an appreciation for interpretive models contrary to his/her theological worldview.
- (C1) The student will demonstrate a historical and theological understanding of hermeneutical principles.
(PO2) The student will demonstrate the ability to articulate, evaluate, and apply philosophies of evangelism and discipleship within diverse contextualized ministry.
- (P2) The student will apply philosophies and strategies for evangelism, discipleship and Biblical servant leadership within contextualized ministry.
- (A2) The student will indicate a concern for the lost and develop practical habits and strategies to fulfill the Great Commission.
- (C2) The student will demonstrate an understanding of the philosophies of evangelism and discipleship by effectively communicating and applying various strategies and perspectives to local ministry contexts through writing, teaching, and preaching.
(PO3) The student will demonstrate an ability to interpret, evaluate, apply, and communicate biblical knowledge to current theological issues.
- (P3) The student will apply biblical and content knowledge to practical theological issues by comparing varying theological perspectives.
- (A3) The student will portray an appreciation for various theological positions different from his/her own through class discussion and research.
- (C3) The student will display an understanding of current practical theological issues.