The School of Christian Ministry at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond announces six online certificate course offerings beginning April 9.
Each course lasts four weeks. All courses are web-based. Participants can access online course materials and discussion forums anytime, from anywhere. Each course includes the opportunity for participants to engage in thought-provoking Q&A and discussion with class members and the instructor via threaded discussion forums.
Registration deadline is April 2. The cost of each course is $150. Scholarships are available to cover 50 percent of tuition. For more information or to register, call 1-888-339-2877 (toll free) or email scminfo@
btsr.edu.
Registration is also available online at http://www.btsr.edu/scm_online_registration.html
The six courses offered include:
• Implementing and Improvising Gift-Based Ministry: Learn how passion, spiritual gifts and personal style come together in a ministry setting. Understand the factors to consider in developing an equipping ministry team/committee. Understand the steps involved in implementing gift-based ministry.
• Ministry to the School Aged Child: Enhance your understanding of school aged child development. Examine appropriate teaching methodology. Discuss biblical and theological concepts necessary for faith development in children ages 6-12.
• Adolescent Substance Abuse: Get the basics about adolescent substance abuse. Understand your position to observe, influence and educate youth before substance abuse results. Learn how to connect youth experiencing substance abuse issues with appropriate community resources.
• Teaching the Small Group Study: Explore various techniques and approaches to teaching small groups. Examine learning issues specific to adults.
• Leading the Choir: Gain a basic knowledge of choir rehearsal management. Learn how to build good choral sound. Identify sources for selecting and securing choral music. Learn techniques to create anthems from the hymnal.
• Social Dynamics in Ministry: Increase your understanding of the area in which you minister. Learn to identify and use various resources to create a profile of the church field where you serve.