Certificate in Ministry offered by ETBU

MINISTRY 1111, OLD TESTAMENT 1, THE PENTATEUCH. A study of the first five books of the Old Testament. Attention will be given to the process of canonization, the geographical, culture and historical setting of the Old Testament, and to the theological concepts found within the books of Genesis through Deuteronomy. One semester hour.

MINISTRY 1112, OLD TESTAMENT 2, THE CONQUEST TO THE EXILE. A study of the books of the Old Testament that record the history of Israel from the conquest of the land of Cannan to the Babylonian exile. Attention will be given to the cultural and historical background of the nation of Israel and the surrounding nations, the kings that ruled over Judah and Israel, and the theological concepts, poetry, and the prophetic messages associated with this time period. One semester hour.

MINISTRY 1113, OLD TESTAMENT 3, THE EXILE TO THE INTERTESTAMENTAL PERIOD. A study of the books of the Old Testament and other literature that record the history of Israel from the Babylonian exile to the intertestamental period. Attention will be given to the cultural and historical background of the nation of Israel and the surrounding nations, the theological concepts found in the biblical material, wisdom literature, the prophets, and their messages, and the events and literature associated with the intertestamental period. One semester hour.

MINISTRY 1114, THE INTERBIBLICAL PERIOD AND THE GOSPELS. A study of the interbiblical period and the life, ministry, and teachings of Jesus as presented in the Gospels. Attention will be given to historical and literary background and the theological aspects of the Gospel literature. One semester hour.

MINISTRY 1115, ACTS AND THE PAULINE EPISTLES. A study of the development of the first-century church as presented in the Book of Acts and the Pauline Epistles. Attention will be given to historical, literary, and theological aspects of the biblical material. One semester hour.

MINISTRY 1116, HEBREWS TO REVELATION AND THE NEW TESTAMENT CANON. A study of the epistles of Hebrews, James, 1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2, and 3 John, Jude, the book of Revelation and of the development of the New Testament canon. Attention will be given to the historical, literary, and theological aspects of the biblical literature. One semester hour.

MINISTRY 1117, INTRODUCTION TO CHURCH MINISTRY. A study of the various means of preparation for ministry. Attention will be given to an examination of a call to ministry and to the minister’s role in the mission of the church. One semester hour.

MINISTRY 1118, PERSONAL EVANGELISM. A study of the principles, theology, and methods of New Testament evangelism. Attention will be given to personal witnessing and to the equipping of others. One semester hour.

MINISTRY 1119, THE WORK OF THE MINISTER. A study of the day-to-day tasks and challenges of the contemporary minister. Attention will be given to such tasks as conducting weddings, funerals, church ordinances, and church business meetings, and to the ministry of pastoral care. One semester hour.

MINISTRY 1121, THE INTERPRETATION OF THE BIBLE FOR PREACHING AND TEACHING. A study of the principles and methods of Biblical interpretation. Attention will be given to the application of these principles and methods to particular Biblical passages. One semester hour.

MINISTRY 1122, THE PREPARATION OF SERMONS AND BIBLE STUDIES. A study of expository Bible teaching and sermon preparation. Attention will be given to the nature of preaching and to the diversity of sermon forms. One semester hour.

MINISTRY 1123, BAPTIST HISTORY. A survey of the Baptist history from its beginnings in the seventeenth century to the present. Attention will be given to the personalities, major developments, beliefs, key documents, and major controversies involving Baptists. One semester hour.

MINISTRY 1124, BAPTIST DISTINCTIVES. A study of Biblical, historical, and systematic theology from a Baptist perspective. Attention will be given to those doctrines which are distinctive to Baptist life and theology. One semester hour.

MINISTRY 1126, INTRODUCTION TO MISSIONS. An introductory study of missions with emphasis on the Biblical and doctrinal basis of missions. Current and future strategies will be analyzed and a personal mission statement will be formulated. One semester hour.

MINISTRY 1127, LEADERSHIP AMONG MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS. A study of leadership in the context of ministry. Attention will be given to the role of volunteer leaders in ministry. Strategies for enlisting and training volunteer leaders will be formulated and analyzed. One semester hour.

MINISTRY 1129, DUAL VOCATIONAL MINISTRY. A study of the methods, models, and challenges of dual vocational Christian ministry. Attention will be given to issues unique to dual-career ministers. One semester hour.

MINISTRY 1131, INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN HISTORY. An introductory study of the significant people and events in Christian history. One semester hour.

MINISTRY 1132, INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE. An introductory study of the great doctrines of the Christian faith. One semester hour.