Students receive practical training in the pastoral ministry by working with an experienced pastor in the field. This course may be taken as a social science elective. BI 321, BI 322, and senior ministerial student. This course presents the historic principles and practices of Baptist churches noting the nature of the Church, its membership, ministry, officers, ordinances, worship, witness, and discipline. A brief history of the Baptists is included in this overview of how Baptist churches are governed.
Students prepare a personal doctrinal statement.
This course acquaints students with procedures for teaching Bible songs, Bible verses, and Bible stories, using teaching aids and evaluating materials and methods. The class emphasizes practical helps and the actual practice of working in children's Bible clubs. This course may be taken as a missions elective. Students spend the summer working in practical evangelism at the Bill Rice Ranch. Approval of the dean of the Division of Bible.