30 Hour List

REQUIRED COURSES
SEMINARY STUDY FOR LAYMEN
 

Laymen who are considering assignment as a Strategy Coordinator must complete 30 semester hours of studies in subjects listed below. Course selection shall be made with guidance and approval of the candidate consultant. The majority of the hours must be taken from the theological core for the Master of Divinity degree.

Associates would need 30 hours of bachelors level study.

CORE COURSES (24 hours)

BIBLICAL STUDIES: Introduction, NT Studies, OT Studies, Hermeneutics, Biblical Backgrounds, etc.
THEOLOGY: Systematic, Biblical
HISTORY: Church History
BAPTIST DISTINCTIVES: Baptist History, Baptist Polity
MISSIONS: Introduction, Missiology, Missionary Anthropology, Assignment- specific courses, etc.
EVANGELISM: Cross-cultural, Personal, CWT, Muslim, etc.
DISCIPLESHIP: MasterLife, Spiritual Foundations, Experiencing God, etc.
CHURCH PLANTING: Cross-cultural Church Planting, Leadership Development, Christian Education
RELIGIONS: Introduction to World Religions
PREACHING: Basic Preaching, Storying
ETHICS: Christian Ethics


ELECTIVE COURSES (6 hours)

RELATIONAL SKILLS: Interpersonal Relationships, Conflict Management, Stress Management, Introduction to Counseling, Pastoral Care