MO508: Confronting the Powers (4 units)
DESCRIPTION:
Cosmic-level spiritual warfare has emerged during the 1990s as an important component of evangelical Christian understanding and ministry. This course explores both theoretical (including scriptural) and practical dimensions of this relatively new field. Topics to be treated include territorial spirits, spiritual mapping, and other focuses of this higher-level warfare and the place of intercessory prayer, repentance, and church unity in dealing with them. Case studies by John Robb, George Otis Jr. (video), Alistair Petrie, and perhaps others will enrich the course.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
COURSE FORMAT:
Class will meet as a two-week intensive.
REQUIRED READING: Six books (7 for ThM students). At least 4 of the following:
Beckett, B.A. Commitment to Conquer. Grand Rapids, MI: Chosen/Baker, 1997.
Dawson, John. Taking Our Cities for God. Lake Mary, FL: Creation House, 1989.
Otis, George, Jr. Informed Intercession. Ventura, CA: Renew/Regal, 1999.
Petrie, Alistair. Releasing Heaven on Earth. Grand Rapids, MI: Chosen/Baker, 2000.
Robb, John & Hill. eds. The Peacemaking Power of Prayer. Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000.
Wagner, C. Peter. ed. Breaking Strongholds in Your City. Ventura, CA: Regal, 1993.
ADDITIONAL BOOKS ARE TO BE SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Arnold, Clinton E. Powers of Darkness. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1992.
Arnold, Clinton E. Ephesians: Power and Magic. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 1989.
Boyd, Gregory. God at War. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1997.
Dawson, John. Healing America's Wounds. Ventura, CA: Regal, 1994.
Eastman, Dick. The Jericho Hour. Lake Mary, FL: Creation House, 1994.
Garrett, Susan R. The Demise of the Devil. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress, 1989.
Jacobs, Cindy. Possessing the Gates of the Enemy. Grand Rapids, MI: Chosen/Baker, 1991.
Kinnaman, Gary. Overcoming the Dominion of Darkness. Grand Rapids, MI: Chosen/Baker, 1990.
Kraft, Charles H. ed. Behind Enemy Lines. Ann Arbor, MI: Vine, 1994.
Otis, George, Jr. The Last of the Giants. Grand Rapids, MI: Chosen/Baker, 1991.
________ The Twilight Labyrinth. Grand Rapids, MI: Chosen/Baker, 1997.
Ponraj, S.D. & John Robb. Transform Your World Through Prayer. Chennai, India: Mission Educational, 1999.
Silvoso, Ed. That None Should Perish. Ventura, CA: 1994.
----------------Prayer Evangelism. Ventura, CA: Regal Books, 2000.
Wagner, C. Peter. Confronting the Powers. Ventura, CA: Regal Books, 1996.
------------------------ Warfare Prayer. Ventura, CA: Regal, 1992.
------------------------ ed. Engaging the Enemy. Ventura, CA: Regal, 1991.
Wagner, C. Peter & Pablo Deiros, eds. The Rising Revival. Ventura, CA: Regal, 1998.
White, Thomas B. Breaking Strongholds. Ann Arbor, MI: Vine, 1993.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Book reviews of the 6/7 books read. About 750 words each.
2. A term paper on a topic that fits within the area covered by the course. For example, spiritual mapping, intercession for a city or nation, a biblical perspective on any topic, strategy for attacking a given area.
3. Th.M. Students: See notation above in the Required Reading section.
PREREQUISITES: MC550 or M0507 strongly recommended.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Elective.
FINAL EXAMINATION: None.
Last Date Edited: March 20, 2003