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