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OUR FULL SEMESTER COLLEGE COURSES:
Pastoral Care & Ministry
MI 200/600
Frank
This course is designed to look at the “nuts and bolts” of pastoral ministry, stressing what a pastor should be and do. The student will consider the inner life of the pastor, including devotional practices, personal integrity, and relational health. The student will also learn about the work of the pastor; how to officiate and create various kinds of services such as weddings, funerals, and so on, as well as the basics of visitation, care, and leadership.
New Testament Survey
BI 102a/502a
LaMaster
An introduction to the authorship, nature and content of the New Testament books and their environment. Special attention will be given to important persons, places, events, key chapters and storylines, with an eye towards grasping the entire sweep of the New Testament as revelation.
Introduction to Biblical Greek 2
LN 102/502
Commeau
Introduction to the New Testament’s language, pt. 2. Greek is a doorway to deeper understanding of all the New Testament writings. Continues the building process to an initial competence in the original Greek language of the Bible. (Prerequisite: Ln 101/501)
Hebrew Exegesis: Elijah & Elisha
LN 401/701
Commeau
(Prerequisite: LN 111&112/511&512) This course offers students the opportunity to put their new knowledge of biblical Hebrew into use reading, studying, and interpreting select passages of the Old Testament in its original language.
Life of the Leader
LN 101/501
Smith
This course explores the concept of integrated leadership in Christian ministry, examining how Jesus' life exemplified ideal leadership. Students will develop a biblical and theological perspective on leadership to inform practical, real-world practices, while also examining historical and contemporary leadership examples.
