Northwest Arkansas
(Springdale / Fayetteville / Rogers Area)

2013-2014

Fall 2013

Classes are listed in time order.

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. Tony Preston

22200     Intro to New Testament I – 3 hours
A study of the materials available for studying the life and teachings of Jesus, the transmission of the gospel traditions in the early church, the teachings of Jesus, the main events in Jesus’ life, and the quests for the historical Jesus.
Dr. Jarvis Williams

22220     Intro to New Testament II – 3 hours
A study of the Acts to Revelation in the framework of the history of the early church.
Dr. Jarvis Williams

APPLIED MINISTRY (AM)

AM will be offered through the Center as needed.

The faculty supervisor will schedule all AM classes.

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. H. D. McCarty, HDM@venturesforchrist.com

Proposed Scheduling through the Spring of 2015
This schedule may be revised at any time to reflect the needs of our students.