Triangle Bible Institute



PM501 – Conflict Resolution (E-Course)

Fall 2019

Triangle Bible Institute

The Triangle Bible Institute is dedicated to preparing men and women for local and worldwide service to God and humanity with instructional programs equipping students with a biblical worldview and preparing them for effective service in ministry.

YOUR PROFESSOR FOR THIS COURSE

Name: Jack Bryant

Office Number: 703 967-5274

E-mail: jbryant@

PEROSNAL GREETING FROM THE PROFESSOR

Welcome to PM501 – Conflict Resolution. This term we will be working together on the practical application of conflict resolution as it relates to intrapersonal and interpersonal conflict which ties directly to relationships in marriages and family, the workplace and within the church. We will explore conflict resolution from a Biblical perspective and confirm or discover our identity in Jesus Christ as “Peacemakers”. It is through our identity in Jesus Christ that we can successfully work through many of life conflicts. Jesus said “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God (Matthew 5:9). The Apostle Paul further highlights our responsibilities as a church for oneness and to endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:3). By achieving oneness, we will fulfill Jesus’ prayer for us all: “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; 21 that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.”

DESCRIPTION AND PUIRPOSE OF COURSE

Conflict is a normal part of life for all people, both in and out of the church. The conflict we see around us – in the world, in our neighborhoods, family, job and yes, the church is often frightening. Some of us talk about managing conflict, but it often manages us. But conflict can be transformed into opportunities for growth and ultimately produce more authentic harmony. Conflict can be used by God for learning, growth, and transformation. If we actively look for growth and illumination, we can find it. This course will look closely at the nature of conflict in its many facets of life to how it impacts marriage and family, the church, our occupations and present practical concepts for conflict resolution from a Biblical perspective.

LEARING OBJECTIVES

To understand firmly and embrace our identity in Jesus Christ as peacemakers.

To identify and analyze various forms of conflicts and apply scripture and practical concepts for resolution.

To understand the importance of unity as exemplified by God’s word and implications for the church today.

To understand the active role of the Holy Spirit in conflict resolution and foster spiritual growth for the students as they study and apply practical concepts for conflict resolution.

To understand and apply essential spiritual disciplines as preventive measures for conflict.

To enable students to develop and employ action plans to resolve conflicts in the home, church/ministry and the workplace.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Holy Bible – KJV, NKJV, NASB, NIV.

Textbooks:

Sande, Ken. The Peace Maker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict . Baker Publishing Group, 2004. ISBN 978-1-4412-1791-2 ($13.13, Amazon)

Heffelfinger, Curtis. The Peacemaking Church: 8 Biblical Keys to Resolve Conflict and Preserve Unity. Baker Publishing Group. ISBN 978-1-4934-1530-4 ($10.88, Amazon)

COURSE PROCEDURES

There are several key elements you will need to fully understand prior to enrolling in this course:

1. All courses require completion of assignments according to a weekly schedule. Thus, keeping up with the schedule is essential to your success. Your personal schedule must allow you to keep up with the due dates for the readings and other assignments as found in the Course Schedule.

2. Be sure you can complete this course in the scheduled semester. Incompletes will only be granted for true emergency situations, not for poor planning.

3. You must have continuous access to a working computer and dependable Internet provider as well as reliable e-mail that can send and receive attachments in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and PDF files.

STUDY SUGGESTIONS

1. Begin with prayer that the Holy Spirit will guide your study.

2. Familiarize yourself with your textbooks (e.g., table of contents, footnotes, and index).

3. Keep up with all reading, assignments and the course schedule.

METHOD OF EVALUATION

The following assignments compose the requirements for successful course completion:

1. Attendance: Attend class regularly. Over four unexcused absences will impact your grade. Active participation in classroom discussion is required. Students are expected to be familiar with the reading assignments due for the week. Offer substantive comments with evidence of critical thinking and engagement while highlighting key points of interest.

2. Complete three 2-3-page introspective reflection papers based on the readings from the textbooks. Students are to take a close view of the author’s perspectives and approach and answer the following questions in your papers: What new learning can you take from the author’s approach to conflict resolution? What real change should take place in your life and your environment? What challenges exist that makes the application of the author’s approach difficult in your life and environment? Are there any areas of disagreement or concerns with the author’s approach to conflict resolution? Students are only required to write on one chapter for each introspective reflective paper.

a. The papers will have well developed formats: a clear introduction that sets up the paper, evidence of a logical flow of one idea to another with inclusion of title page, introduction, and conclusion and use of headings (for each section mentioned above), all with the prescribed 2-3 page length.

b. Please type the document double space using Times New Roman Font and 12 Font size. Papers are expected to have correct grammar and spelling. The prescribed 2-3-page length does not include the title page.

3. Complete a final integration paper based on a real-life situation and resolution using concepts, scripture and information discussed and analyzed during the semester. The purpose of the final integration paper is to enable students to develop and employ plans to resolve conflicts in a specific area of life that could include the home, church/ministry, the workplace and community.

Develop a central area of focus based on the readings and on a (one) specific environment that may include family relationships, ministry, community and or work. Address conflict resolution based on following suggested themes:

a. Conflicts of Attitude toward Differences within the Church.

b. Working through the Conflict of Anger, Internally and Externally.

c. Overlooking Minor Offenses (Is This Really Worth Fighting Over).

d. Conflict Starts in the Heart (The Progression and Resolution of Personal Idols).

e. Speaking the Truth in Love (Controlling the Tongue).

f. Forgive As God Forgave You (Implications of Unforgiveness).

Students can use their own themes but must be based on the readings and concepts discussed. Please provide your plan that will enable resolution to conflict in your environment (family, ministry, work or other). The goal of the final integration paper is to take from the classroom and apply God’s eternal truth to real life application. The paper shall be 4-5 pages in length.

a. The paper will have a well-developed format: a clear introduction that sets up the paper, evidence of a logical flow of one idea to another with inclusion of title page, introduction, and conclusion and use of headings, all within the prescribed 4-5-page length.

b. Please type the document double space using Times New Roman Font and 12 Font size. Papers are expected to have correct grammar and spelling. The prescribed 4-5 page length does not include the title page.

4. Complete a reading covenant. The reading covenant will consist of a statement from each student stating that you have read the textbooks and materials covered in the class.

GRADING PERCENTAGES

1. General Class participation/discussion 10%

2. Written Assignment 1 15%

Introspective Reflective Paper based on Curtis Heffelfinger

book chapters 5, 6 & 7. Students will choose one of these

chapters to write on.

3. Written Assignment 2 15%

Introspective Reflective Paper based on Ken Sande book

chapters 4, 5, & 6. Students will choose one of these

chapters to write on.

4. Written Assignment 3 15%

Introspective Reflective Paper based on Ken Sande book

chapters 8, 9 & 10. Students will choose one of these

chapters to write on.

5. Written Assignment 4 40%

Final Integration Paper

6. Reading Covenant 5%

Grading Standards

TBI follows a 4.3 grade point system and requires at least a 2.0 average for graduation. A student will receive a grade for each course in which he/she is enrolled. The grade will be posted to his/her transcript at the end of the semester. The following system of grading is employed:

Marking Grade Points Grade

A+ Exceptional Comprehension of subject material and 4.3 100-98

outstanding resourcefulness in its application.

A 4.0 97-95

A- 3.7 94-93

B+ Good comprehension of the subject material and ability 3.3 92-90

to apply it.

B 3.0 89-87

B- 2.7 86-85

C+ Average understanding of subject material. 2.3 84-82

C 2.0 81-79

C- 1.7 78-77

D+ Limited knowledge of subject but sufficient to pass the 1.3 76-75

course.

D 1.0 74-72

D- 0.7 71-70

F Failure (must be repeated if core or major requirement) 0.0 69-00

ONLINE CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

All assignment will be submitted electronically to the instructor’s email address indicated on the syllabus. The class will be conducted in accordance with the course schedule. In the event of changes or technical difficulties, the instructor will contact students by email or text for further instructions.

Students will enter the virtual classroom through the Triangle Bible Institute website, 2019 Classes – E-Course/Online Learning. If there are issues with entering the classroom, please contact the instructor. Students are recommended to enter the classroom fifteen minutes prior to start time to make any computer adjustments as needed. The password to enter the classroom will be provided to registered students by the instructor.

ZOOM BASIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)

• Speakers and a microphone – built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth

• A webcam or HD webcam - built-in or USB plug-in

• Or, a HD cam or HD camcorder with video capture card

Supported Operating Systems

• Mac OS X with MacOS 10.7 or later

• MacOS 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) with limited functionality (Zoom version 3.6)

• Windows 10

• Windows 8 or 8.1

• Windows 7

• Windows Vista with SP1 or later

• Windows XP with SP3 or later

• Ubuntu 12.04 or higher

• Mint 17.1 or higher

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 or higher

• Oracle Linux 6.4 or higher

• CentOS 6.4 or higher

• Fedora 21 or higher

• OpenSUSE 13.2 or higher

• ArchLinux (64-bit only)

Supported Tablet and Mobile Devices

• Surface PRO 2 running Win 8.1

• Surface PRO 3 running Win 10

• iOS and Android devices

• Blackberry devices

Supported Browsers

• Windows: IE7+,  Firefox,  Chrome,  Safari5+

• Mac: Safari5+,  Firefox,  Chrome

• Linux: Firefox, Chrome

Processor and RAM Requirements

|  |Minimum |Recommended |

|Processor |Single Core 1Ghz or Higher |Dual Core 2Ghz or Higher (i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent) |

|RAM |N/A |4Gb |

COURSE SCHEDULE

PM 501 Conflict Resolution (E-Course)

Fall 2019

|Week |Topic/Discussion |Assignments Due |

|Week 1 | | |

|September 10 |Course Introduction & Assignment Clarification | |

|Week 2 |Identity – Scripture Foundation | |

|September 17 |Conflict Resolution Overview |Instructor Handouts |

| |Our Best and Nothing less | |

|Week 3 |Seeing Ourselves as Peacemakers in the Right Light |Read Heffelfinger Chapters 1 & 2 |

|September 24 | | |

| |Shaping Our Approach as Peacemakers with the Right touch | |

| |Basing Our Thinking as Peacemakers on the Right Doctrine | |

|Week 4 | |Read Heffelfinger Chapters 3 & 4 |

|October 1 | | |

| | Murdering – Working Through Anger | |

|Week 5 |Litigating – Keeping Disputes Within the local Church |Read Heffelfinger |

|October 8 | |Chapters 5 & 6 |

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|Week 6 |Judging: Staying Off the Throne |Read Heffelfinger Chapter 7 |

|October 15 |(Our Attitude/Perspectives towards differences) | |

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| | |Written Assignment 1 due October 22 |

|Week 7 |The Nature of Conflict (Slippery Slope) |Read Sande Chapter 1 |

|October 22 |Conflict Provides Opportunities | |

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| |Live At Peace (Dimensions of Peace) | |

|Week 8 |Trust In The Lord and Do Good (Trust in Who God Is) |Read Sande Chapters 2 & 3 |

|October 29 | | |

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|Week 9 |Is This Really Worth Fighting Over? | |

|November 5 |(Close Evaluation of the Issues) |Read Sande Chapter 4 |

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| |Conflict Starts In The Heart | |

|Week 10 |Confession Brings Freedom (Repentance, Self-Examination and Personal Change) |Read Sande Chapters 5 & 6 |

|November 12 | | |

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| | |Written Assignment 2 due November 19 |

| |Just Between The Two of You (The one-on-one) |Read Sande Chapters 7 & 8 |

|Week 11 |Speak The Truth in Love (Effective Communications) | |

|November 19 | | |

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| |Take One or Two Others Along (When Others are Involved) | |

|Week 12 | | |

|November 26 | |Read Sande Chapter 9 |

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| | |Written Assignment 3 due December 3 |

|Week 13 |Forgive As God Forgave You (Important Elements of Forgiveness) |Read Sande Chapter 10 |

|December 3 | | |

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| |Look Also To The Interests of Others (Cooperative Negotiation) | |

|Week 14 |Overcome Evil With Good |Read Sande Chapters 11& 12 |

|December 10 | | |

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| |Course Review | |

|Week 15 |Student Presentations on Integration Paper |Written Assignment 4 due December 17 |

|December 17 | | |

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