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2020-21 Course Schedule

Courses denoted with a (P) are for students on the presbyteral studies track, (D) for students on the diaconal studies track. Students on a full-time ordained ministry track do not need to register for classes; you will be automatically enrolled and receive your course schedule at  New Student Orientation.   If you are enrolled in a lay certificate track or for the PMA program, we encourage you to register for all classes at the same time.

If you would like to take a class  for personal enrichment or continuing education, the (P) or (D) designation or course year does not matter.  You are welcome to take any open classes!

Complete course descriptions, book requirements, and faculty bios for the fall available by clicking on the course dates below.
Spring 2021 coming soon!

 Fall 2020
July 9-10, 2020

Online New Student Orientation

August 8-9, 2020
Christian Spirituality: Brother James Dowd, OSB (P/D, Year One)
Christian Theology II: Dr. Bill Stancil (D, Year Two)
Homiletics for Lay Preachers : Canon Dr. Bill Fasel (Lay Preacher)
Practice of the Eucharist: The Rev. Dr. Benjamin Thomas (P, Year 3)

September 12-13, 2020
Contemporary Ethics: Rev. Dr. David Cox (P, Year Three)
Diakonia 2: The Ven. Betsy Bennett (D, Year Two)
Introduction to Scripture:  The Rt. Rev. Michael Milliken (P/D, Year One;
lay catechist, lay preacher)


October 10-11, 2020
Adult Catechesis and Formation: The Canon Dr. Bill Fasel (Lay Catechists)
Doctrines of the First Person:  Dr. Bill Stancil (P, Year Three)
Old Testament I: Dr. Victor Matthews (P/D Year 1, lay preaching)
Pastoral Theology: Dr. James Beck (P/D, Year Two)
 
November 14-15, 2020
Contemporary Mission:  The Venerable Betsy Bennett,
the Very Rev. Don Compier & the Rev. Sean Kim (P/D, Year One)
History of the Episcopal Church: The Rev. Dr. Charles Peek (D, Year Two)
Theology of Education Ministry: The Canon Dr. Bill Fasel (P, Year 3 & lay catechist)

December 12-13, 2020
Diakonia I: Deacon Charles Pearce (D, Year One)

Foundations of Ethics, The Venerable Betsy Bennett (P, Year One)
New Testament: Dr. Arminta Fox (D, Year Two)
Doctrines of the Second Person: Dr. Bill Stancil (P, Year Three)


Spring 2021
January 9-10, 2021
Christian Ethics: Dr. Tyler Atkinson (D, Year One)
Christian History 1 - The Rev. Dr. George Wiley (P, Year One)
Paul: Dr. Andy Johnson (P, Year Three)
Polity and Canons: Mr. Mike Morrow (P/D, Year Two)

February 13-14, 2021
Christian Theology I:  Dr. Bill Stancil (D, Year One)
Forms of Christian Ethics: The Rev. Dr. David Cox (P, Year One)
Preaching 2: The Very Rev. Torey Lightcap (P, Year Three)
Social Ministry I:  The Very Rev. Chas Marks (D, Year Two)

March 13-14, 2021
Congregational Leadership: Bishop Emeritus Roger Gustafson, ELCA (P, Year Three)
Contemporary Catechumenate: The Rev. Larry Ehren (lay catechist)
Sacramental Theology: The Rev. Dr. Benjamin Thomas (P/D, Year One & lay preacher)
Social Ministry II: The Very Rev. Chas Mark & the Rev. Deacon Teresa Houser (D, Year Two)

April 10-11, 2021
Anglican Ethics: The Very Rev. Dr. Don Compier (P, Year Three)
Christian History: The Canon Dr. George Wiley (D, Year One; lay catechist, lay preacher)
Preaching 1: The Very Rev. Torey Lightcap  (P/D, Year Two)
Tasks of Theology: Dr. Bill Stancil (P, Year One)

May 8-9, 2021
Anglican Spirituality: The Very Rev. Dr. Don Compier (P/D, Year One)
Diversity, Justice & the Church's Mission: Ms. Cheryl Cementina (P/D, Year Two)
Doctrines of the Third Person: Dr. Bill Stancil (P, Year Three)
New Testament: Dr. Arminta Fox (lay preacher)


Address for Tuition Payments/Donations:
The Very Rev. Don Compier, BKSM Dean
410 SE Independence Ave.

Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
Physical Address:
Bishop Kemper School for Ministry

701 SW 8th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603

The Bishop Kemper School for Ministry is a collaborative venture of the Episcopal Dioceses of Kansas, West Missouri, Nebraska and Western Kansas.
BKSM also partners with the Central States Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
BKSM offers classes and programs to educate people for church leadership in both lay and ordained vocations.