This course explores the formative role that Christian Scriptures perform within the community of believers. It seeks to introduce students to the literature and theology of both Old and New Testaments and to provide them with the necessary skills to make responsible use of Scripture as the church's principal authority in nurturing a Christian's faith and witness. This course provides an overview of the city in contemporary society. It introduces the student to the vocabulary, strategies, models and theological foundations for urban ministry. Students will examine the ecclesiological, theological, historical, philosophical and psycho-social foundations for educational ministry.
Emphasis is on effective Bible teaching.
This course will provide students with the opportunity to understand the relationship of Christian Spirituality to personal integrity, interpersonal relationships, and the leadership of all organizations. Students will explore Biblical examples of leadership, and examine their own motivation and approaches to leadership. Special emphasis will be placed on practical skills in personal management, scheduling, prioritization, as well as the leadership of committees. Presents an inductive study of selected literary units, major themes, text and canon. Class not open to students who have enrolled in BIL 1220.