Evaluating the effectiveness of Cebu Bible Seminary /by Nigel K. Pyle.

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"A Ministry Perspective Project submitted in partial fulfillment for the requirements of the degree Master of Arts, Columbia Biblical Seminary, a division of Columbia International University, Columbia, South Carolina, October 1998."

1. Introduction

Essential elements in the Education Process -- The Distinctive Objectives of Cebu Bible Seminary -- Class Aims and Objectives -- The Relevance of Classes Taught -- Teaching Methods -- Meeting the Needs of the Local Church Leadership -- Definition of Terms -- The Curriculum -- Curriculum Revision -- Practical Ministries -- Internships -- Student Group Dynamics -- Research Questions -- Delimitation of the Problem -- Limitations of the Study -- Importance of the Study -- Personal Importance of the Study.

2. The History of Cebu Bible Seminary

The 1990 Arrival of Larry and Yola Carlson -- Support for Individuals Studying at CBS 1980-90 -- One for One Program and Scholarships 1991 -- The Current Organization of Cebu Bible Seminary -- Cebu Bible Seminary Goals and Objectives -- Graduate traits -- Self reliant -- Responsible -- Spiritually Mature -- Updating of Cebu Seminary Curriculum 1992-3.

3. Evaluative Research in the Philippine Setting

Hindrances in Evaluation in a Filipino setting -- Concepts of Education in a Philippine Setting -- New Educational Strategies and Asian Competitiveness -- Theological Education in the Philippine Context -- Awareness of Values Relevant to the Filipino.

4. Research Methodology

Evaluative Research -- Research Type -- Research Methods -- Research Strategy and Procedures for Implementation -- Plan for Analysis of Data.

5. Research Findings

Enrollment and Drop out Evaluation -- Findings Regarding Alumni in Ministry -- Interview Findings -- Positive Reflections by CBS Alumni by Reporters from each Decade -- Lessons Alumni Learned in Ministry -- Adaptations to Strengthen CBS Training Adjusted to include Lessons Learned in Ministry -- The Alumnis Vision for Cebu Bible Seminary -- Specific Improvements -- Ministry Development Factors -- Chapel Service and Morning Devotions -- Cebu Bible Seminary as a Setting for Ministry Training -- Struggles at Cebu Bible Seminary Developed Faith -- Curriculum -- Internships -- Courses Oriented to Ministry Training -- Student Group Dynamics -- Faculty and Staff as Role Models -- Faculty and Staff Qualifications -- Home Church Recommended Cebu Bible Seminary -- Library Adequacy -- Friends Recommended Cebu Bible Seminary -- Effectiveness of Cebu Bible Seminary -- Present day Student's Remarks -- Final Findings and Comments.

6. Recommendations

Faculty and Staff -- Training Material and Resources -- Continual Curriculum Evaluation and Updating -- Family and Church Relationships -- Improving Enrollment -- Concluding Remarks.

Appendix

Biographical Sketch of Ray and Imogene Carlson -- List of Cebu Bible Seminary Degree Graduates - Alumni Survey Form -- Alumni Group Interview Form.

Tables

Dropout table -- Enrollment trend table -- Christian Ministry involvement from survey -- Ministry Development factors -- Effectiveness of Cebu Bible Seminary.

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