
CMIN - Cert in Christian Ministry
A study of the first five books of the Old Testament.
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A study of the historical and major prophetical books of the Old Testament.
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A study of the nature of Hebrew poetry, especially as it portrays the Hebrew concept of wisdom. Students examine Job, Psalms, Proverbs , and other poetic portions of the Old Testament.
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A study of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ as presented in the first four books of the New Testament.
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A study of the development of the primitive New Testament church as presented in the book of Acts and of the thirteen epistles traditionally ascribed to the Apostle Paul.
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An introductory survey of the epistles of James, Peter, John, Jude, the Epistle to the Hebrews, and the Book of Revelation.
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A survey of the history of Baptists from the sixteenth centruy to the present, including Southern Baptists and Texas Baptists.
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A study of biblical, historical, and systematic theology from a Baptist perspective.
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A study of how members of a local Baptist church function in relationship to the church, the association, state, national, and international organizations and institutions.
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A study of the various means of preparation for ministry. Students examine the call to ministry and the minister's role in the mission of the church.
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A study of the principles, theology, and methods of New Testament evangelism. Students learn personal witnessing and training methods.
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A study of the day-to-day tasks and challenges of the contemporary minister. Students learn how to conduct weddings, funerals, church ordinances, church business meetings, the ministry of pastoral care.
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A study of research and biblical interpretation for use in sermon preparation.
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A study of the development of the sermon thesis and the construction of sermon outlines.
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A study of sermon delivery with in-class student sermon presentations.
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An introductory study of missions with emphasis on the Biblical and doctrinal basis of missions. Students study strategies and formula a personal mission statement.
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A study of leadership in the context of ministry. Attention will be given to enlisting and training volunteer learders in ministry.
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An introductory study of basic ethical approaches, ethics in the Old and New Testaments, and important contemporary ethical issues.
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Special topics in the study of the Bible. Course may be offered periodically.
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