April 2024 Course Descriptions
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Christian History 2
This course examines Christian history from the Middle Ages in Western Europe to the present. Key topics include scholasticism, the medieval papacy, the Crusades, the Protestant Reformation, Evangelicalism, Pentecostalism, and Christianity in the Global South. Required Text
Christian History Survey (D) This course is a survey of Christian history from its origins to the present. We will examine the key events and figures, as well as the various cultural and social contexts. Special attention will be paid to the distinctive traditions of belief and practice that developed as Christianity grew and expanded into different parts of the world. Required Texts
Preaching I This course is designed as an introductory view to the world of preaching and as an “on-ramp” to designing and delivering sermons rich in content that articulate the lived and scriptural experience of the word of God. Objectives are to:
Tasks of Theology Most Christians are not content to simply experience their faith. They seek to understand it. One classic definition of theology is “faith seeking understanding.” This course will provide a foundation for thinking about one’s faith. As such, the course will explore basic questions such as: What is theology? What is its relationship to other disciplines (philosophy, Scripture studies, history, preaching, etc.)?; What approaches to theological thinking are available?; and others. At the end of this course, students should be prepared to think theologically about the Christian faith. Required Texts
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BKSM welcomes you to take courses with us for personal enrichment or continuing education. Classes are richer with occasional students around the table. We encourage you to experience this remarkable, uplifting community of learning, worship and fellowship for yourself!
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Tuition & Scholarships
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