COLUMBIA, MARYLAND

2012-2013

FALL 2012

Classes are listed in time order unless otherwise noted.

29250     Survey of Christian Ethics - 3 hours
An introduction to Christian ethics, with attention given to methodology, biblical foundations, types of Christian ethical thought, and Christian responsibility in relation to current social problems. Dr. Travis Kerns, tkerns@sbts.edu

25100     Intro to Church History I - 3 hours
The course will cover the history of Christianity from its inception to the Protestant Reformation (1600).Dr. Thomas Nettles, tnettles@sbts.edu

25120     Intro to Church History II - 3 hours
This course will focus on four major areas of study in the modern period: the history of Protestantism, the origin and history of Baptists, the history of Roman Catholicism, and American church history. Dr. Michael Haykin, mhaykin@sbts.edu

APPLIED MINISTRY (AM)

Courses are offered through the Center as needed.
It is the student’s responsibility to set up meeting times with Dr. Gauger. SBTS nor the center notify him that you are enrolled.

44905    Applied Ministry - 2 hours
Approved placement of at least nine hours weekly in a ministry position with weekly individual and small group supervision.  Goals and objectives as well as procedures
and strategies for ministry in churches, agencies, and communities are the focus
for reflective learning. Applied Ministry Orientation by video link. Dr. John Gauger, pastor@perryville.org

SPRING 2013

Classes are listed in time order unless otherwise noted.

35040     Leadership & Family Ministry - 3 hours
This course provides an overview of congregational leadership and organization of ministries designed to evangelize and disciple families. Theological, cultural, and practical issues related to ministry to children, teenagers, college students, singles, married couples, and senior adults will be addressed, with particular attention to how each of these aspects contributes to an overall congregational strategy of effective family discipleship. Dr. Michael Wilder, mwilder@sbts.edu

32960     Intro to MIssiology - 3 hours
An evaluation of missiological thought with a view to developing a contemporary theology of mission: the what, why, and how of missions. Dr. David Sills, dsills@sbts.edu

22100     Biblical Hermeneutics - 3 hours
A study of the history of the English Bible, the goal of biblical interpretation, the presuppositions involved in the interpretation, the means of arriving at the meaning of ancient texts along with its present-day implications, and the formation of the New Testament canon. Dr. Barry Joslin, bjoslin@sbts.edu