WINTER 2012
January 9-13, 2012
C.S. Lewis
Dr. Doug Falls
3DM861 - Elective
Syllabus - Register
C.S. Lewis may have been the most influential as well as the most beloved Christian author of the 20th Century. Through his science fiction, fantasy, and apologetic writings, Lewis continues to speak to generations today about the Christian story and the God and Savior behind it. This class will examine his life and the major themes of his writings such as heaven, joy, and the truth of Christianity, as well as discuss three specific books.
January 16-20, 2012
Preaching for Revitalization
Dr. Mike Milton & Dr. Mike Ross
3DM818 - Elective
Syllabus - Register
This course seeks to integrate the spiritual and practical, the personal and the vocational, the preacher and the people, the Sacred Text and the social context, as well as the mission and vision of the local church, in order to reconsider the high and holy task of proclaiming the unsearchable riches of Christ for the work of revitalization of a congregation.
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WINTER 2012
January 9-13, 2012
Theology of Ministry
Dr. Bruce Baugus
1DM801 - Core
Syllabus - Register
This seminar will explore the implications of a set of contemporary issues (mostly apologetic and ethical) for pastoral ministry. The course will focus on the increasingly postmodern sensibilities of contemporary American society and how those sensibilities impact pastoral ministry; and on current and emerging ethical problems demanding earnest attention at various levels of pastoral ministry.
January 19-22, 2012
Church Revitalization
Dr. Harry Reeder
Register with Jackson Campus
Syllabus
This course is offered through the “Embers to a Flame Conference” at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, AL. It will include a study of the means of diagnosing problems in the local church and ways to revitalize it for effective ministry. Register with Jackson Campus and with Embers to a Flame Conference | 
WINTER 2012
January 9-13, 2012
Applied Theology: Spiritual Formation for Leaders
Dr. Steve Childers
2DM802 - Core
Syllabus - Register
A Christian leader must lead from character before skill. Therefore, in this course students will be given an overview of the biblical and theological principles regarding the development of mature Christian character. This will help them develop a theological approach to spiritual growth and renewal in their ministries. Students will be shown how to experience the transforming power of the gospel in their lives and ministries through understanding and applying theological truths related to the Gospel of God’s grace.
Register By Dec. 15, 2011
Library Seminar, Tue. Jan. 10, 11:35a
Dissertation Seminar, Fri. Jan. 13, 12-3:30p
January 16-20, 2012
Communicating Christianity in the 21st Century... Show & Tell
Dr. Jim Belcher
2DM866 - Elective
Syllabus - Register
This class will explore the challenge of communicating the depth and beauty of Christianity in the 21st Century –to thoughtful believers and honest skeptics. Starting with the assumption that all people have a world-view and are moral beings, we will look at the best way to reach them, both by showing and telling, the amazing message of Christianity. We will spend time “exegeting” some of the major cultural trends around us, look deeper into the current loss of self, truth and community in our world, and discover how to present Christianity, which is the only way to regain human flourishing, horizons for purpose and meaning, and life changing community that meets our deepest need for belonging and growth.
Register Nov. 1- Dec. 15, 2011
January 24-27, 2012
Church Planting & Church Renewal
Global Church Advancement Conference
Register with Orlando Campus & GCA
Steve Childers & Other Veteran Coaches
2DM853 - Elective OR 2DM804 - Core (via Registrar)
Syllabus
The Church Planting Conference is designed to equip church planters (before and after first public worship), coaches and supervisors with the principles and strategies needed for starting and developing healthy, growing, reproducing churches. In this intensive and comprehensive learning experience, planters and coaches will learn, in hands-on-ways, how to formulate vision, values, mission, and strategy that can find immediate application in the field.
Marriott Hotel Lake Mary/Heathrow FL
(Tuesday noon to Friday noon, including evenings)
Please Register by Dec. 15 with RTS Self Service & GCA |
