Course Content
Lesson 1
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Define the word "environment.” Describe the first environment of man. Describe the present world environment. Explain what caused the change from the first to the present environment. Identify three ways the present environment affects man spiritually. Summarize God's plan for saving man from this sinful environment. Explain how the environment relates to the mission of the Church. KEY VERSE: And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. (Genesis 6:5)
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Lesson 2
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Define the term "environmental analysis.” Identify six types of environmental analysis to be discussed in this course. List seven reasons why environmental analysis is important in taking the Gospel to all nations. Summarize six perils to avoid in environmental analysis. KEY VERSE: For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. (1 John 5:4)
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Lesson 3
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Identify Old Testament examples of environmental analysis.
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Lesson 4
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Identify New Testament examples of environmental analysis.
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Lesson 5
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Define "personal environmental analysis.” Explain what a personal environmental analysis includes. Identify purposes of a personal environmental analysis. Do a personal environmental analysis. Use the results of your analysis to fulfill your ministry. KEY VERSE: Examine yourselves: whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves...(II Corinthians 13:5)
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Lesson 6
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Define the term "people group.” Explain what a people group analysis includes. Identify purposes of a people group analysis. Analyze a people group. Use your analysis to spread the Gospel to this group. KEY VERSE: Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in His sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of Him with whom we have to do. (Hebrews 4:13)
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Lesson 7
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Define the term "area" as it is used in this study. Explain what an area analysis includes. Identify purposes of an area analysis. Analyze an area. Use your analysis to spread the Gospel within this area. KEY VERSE: Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee. (Genesis 13:17)
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Lesson 8
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Define the term "nation.” Explain what an analysis of a nation includes. Identify purposes of an analysis of a nation. Analyze a nation. Use your analysis to spread the Gospel within this nation. KEY VERSE: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name among all nations beginning at Jerusalem. (Luke 24:47)
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Lesson 9
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Define the term "region.” Identify purposes of a regional analysis. Analyze a region. Use your analysis to spread the Gospel within this region. KEY VERSE: And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature. (Mark 16:15)
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Lesson 10
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Explain what an analysis of a Christian organization includes. Identify purposes for analyzing a Christian organization. Analyze an existing Christian organization. Use the results of your analysis to help the organization fulfill its unique purpose in God's plan. KEY VERSE: He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. (Revelation 2:29)
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Lesson 11
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Identify two natural examples which illustrate how believers are to influence their environments spiritually. Define the word "purpose.” Define the word "plan.” Define the word "objectives.” List five steps of effective planning. KEY VERSE: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. (Matthew 5:14)
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Final Exam, Final Paper and Final Assignment
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Principles of Environmental Analysis
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Read Chapter One of the Study Guide

After reading the entire chapter, you are required to answer all the Self-Test questions. You do not need to send us your answers. Please remember that as students preparing for ministry, your calling is not just about gaining knowledge—it’s about developing the character that reflects Christ in all aspects of life. One of the simplest yet most powerful ways to walk in integrity is by honestly and faithfully answering every self-test question in your coursework.

We also encourage you to spend time with the material in the “For Further Study” section. Some of the exercises might be included in quizzes in upcoming lessons.

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