This course is an introduction to Christian apologetics and its relationship to evangelism. The course will teach the biblical, theological, and historical foundations of Christian apologetics. Additionally, the course will serve as a primer of cultural exegesis and cultural hermeneutics, the goal of which is to equip students with the critical analytical tools to engage …
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These eight-week summer courses are now open to non-degree students! They cover the equivalent of a full year of language study in the span of 8 weeks and count for six credits. Summer language will meet daily, Monday through Friday from June 27–August 19, 2022. Greek and Hebrew will be offered in both online and hybrid formats …
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“The success of an intervention depends on the interior condition of the intervener.” (William O’Brien) Is this true? If it is, it could be read to say, “The success of a church depends on the interior condition of its leadership.” How are we as leaders (whether paid or lay) – attending to our interior journeys …
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Our theme for the 2022 Forum event is “Construct.” Many of the foundations on which we’ve built our youth ministries have shifted beneath our feet. In the wake (or in the midst) of uncertainty, how is God leading us to construct resilient ministries with young people? What constructs still need to die or be torn …
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Are you travelling on the winding path of grief? The grief journey is a winding path with many twists and turns filled with a multitude of emotions. There is no road map and at times we feel we have lost our way. Grief is a process, an unending long and winding road. This retreat is …
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Respecting and loving yourself does not make you conceited or self-centered. It is about achieving a deep sense of self-worth and self-love. It is about making the right decisions and taking the right steps when it comes to your life. This Workshop will guide you with tools on how to begin this process. We will …
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Revitalize and Re-Energize Your Congregation’s Ministry The last two years have been one change after another. As a leader in your congregation, you may have felt overwhelmed and even burned out. These changes have not been your fault, but what if God wants to use them to revitalize your congregation? Church isn’t the same as …
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PAST 4023 This course guides students in the formation of pastoral identity and in the development of ministry skills. This will be accomplished in class through the integration of theory and theology under the direction of the professor, and within a healthy local church or other approved ministry setting, under the mentorship of a pastor …
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This course guides students in the formation of pastoral identity and in the development of ministry skills. This will be accomplished in class through the integration of theory and theology under the direction of the professor, and within a healthy local church under the mentorship of a pastor. Minimum of 240 in-ministry hours required. May …
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BIBL 2023 This course lays the foundation for advanced study of the Bible by helping students acquire knowledge of the basic contents and narrative of the Bible.
