I. PURPOSE
A. To provide educational opportunity for lay persons to enhance personal growth and development in biblical, theological, and ministry skills for service in their local church.
B. To equip lay persons with the knowledge to do pulpit supply and interim ministry.
II. PROGRAM OF STUDY
(168 hours of classroom study)
Core Courses
Biblical Studies (48 hours)
B-01 – Old Testament Survey I (12 hrs.)
B-02 – Old Testament Survey II (12 hrs.)
B-03 – New Testament Survey I (12 hrs.)
B-04 – New Testament Survey II (12 hrs.)
Theological Studies (24 hours)
T-01 – Christian Theology (12 hrs.)
T-02 – Christian Theology (12 hrs.)
Regular Courses
Select M-03 Teacher Training and any other three from the Historical or Ministry Studies.
Historical Studies (12 hours)
H-01 – Church History (12 hrs.)
Ministry Studies – (60 hours)
M-01 – Communicating God’s Word (12 hrs.)*
M-02 – Discipleship Essentials (12 hrs.)
M-03 – Teacher Training (12 hrs.)**
M-04 – Caring for People (12 hrs.)
M-05 – Leading People (12 hrs.)
* Lab time is in addition to class time.
** Required.
Elective Courses
Select any three of the following.
E-01 – Baptist Polity (4 hrs.)
E-02 – West Virginia Baptist History (4 hrs.)
E-03 – Worship and Music (4 hrs.)
E-04 – Hospital Ministry (4 hrs.)
E-05 – Weddings and Funerals (4 hrs.)
E-06 – Baptism and Communion (4 hrs.)
Module Courses
Mod 1 – Creating Community (6 hrs.)
Mod 2 – Ministerial Ethics (6 hrs.)
Mod 3 – Introduction to Missions (6 hrs.)
Mod 4 – Making Peace (6 hrs.)
Mod 5 – Community Ministry (6 hrs.)
Mod 6 – Evangelism (6 hrs.)
III. PROCEDURES FOR GRADUATION
A. Satisfactory completion of required courses.
B. All fees for registration and textbooks paid in full.
