Spiritual Gifts- USP200

This course is designed to walk students through the understanding of spiritual gifts as actually written in scripture. Most teachings lump what scripture distinguishes into one classification. In this course students will examine manifestations of the Spirit vs. gifts of the Spirit, as well as, their interaction with the ecclesia’s officers.

Where to Begin

To begin your course successfully it is highly recommended that before you start any of your assignments that you take time to review your course syllabus in its entirety. Your course syllabus is essential to passing your course effectively. As you review make note of your course objectives and student outcomes. These will tell you what your professor is looking for and hoping to see reflected in your assignments. The statements used in these sections should appear in your answers and how you assimilate the material. Lastly, review your grading criteria and measurements so you know what you professor is using to determine your final grades. This way you won’t have to guess why you received a certain score. If you have questions about your course syllabus you should contact your professor at the beginning of the course and not at the end when your scores are final.

Course Success Tips

Before jumping in to complete your first assignment, take time to review your entire course schedule. This is where you see all of the assignments that will be due throughout the course. This will help you to prepare your time and your schedule to complete what you need to pass with flying colors. Set days in the week to accomplish your assignments. Try not to wait to the last minute and most of all do not skip assignments in hopes you will finish later. The pace of this course requires that you are organized, focused, and committed to a working routine. Lastly, use your weekends wisely. While in school it is expected you will need to make sacrifices. Weekends are definitely one of them. Take time to not only study to complete your test but catch up lectures and future reading assignments. This will help you stay ahead or caught up without feeling so stressed or rushed. The weekly flies by so be sure you build time in for your studies and your focused attention.

Learning Tips

When tackling the subject matter of your course which may be new to you, it is recommended you check out the knowledge base for tips and suggestions on how to complete your assignments well.
Check out the article on learning spiritual information, the 15th Myths and learning difficult subjects. These are very useful for capturing the right mindset for approaching your course and having a positive learning experience.
Come to learn and not to know, come to listen and not teach, ask questions and do not assume, be a student and not just a minister, prepare for your future and not just to pass an assignment.
Do not think spiritual means easy
Be open, flexible and ready for change.

Homework Tips

Review the homework tips provided in your course syllabus and essay assignment.
Check out the knowledge base for articles on essay writing, journal writing, and discussion board writing.
Read ALL of your assignment instructions carefully before you begin.
Follow instructions and do not assume. Ask questions if you need assistance.
Pay attention to grammar, structure, format, flow as your preparing your assignment.
Read your assignment aloud before final submission to be sure you caught your mistakes.
Try not to rush through it and be sure your thoughts are clear to the reader.
Incorporate course objectives and learning outcomes in your assignment.
Be sure it reflects who you are as a minister.

Assignment Submission

Your submissions are uploaded directly into the assignment. Once assignments are uploaded they must be approved before you can move forward to the next assignment in your module. Assignment approvals are done on Mondays and Fridays.

Study Tips