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The Campus Comes to You! Partnering with the John Leland Center for Theological Studies, the Southwest Virginia Christian Leadership Network offers college-credit and Masters Bible classes in Southwest Virginia. These classes are ideal for ministers, those exploring a call to ministry, volunteer church leaders, or those who simply desire growth in their Christian walk.
All classes begin week of January 25 and conclude week of May 10
Spring Reading Days (no classes) week of March 29-April 2
Download a promotional flyer for the Spring 2010 course offerings.
Baptist Student Center, UVa-Wise
PH 245 – Philosophy of Religion An introduction to the philosophical foundations of religious beliefs, including traditional arguments for God’s existence, the immortality of the soul and life after death. Instructor: Steve Collins, pastor of Nickelsville Baptist Church. Monday, 6:30-9:20 pm
TP 202 – Christian Theology II A study of the foundations of systematic theology of the Christian church, with a historical andphilosophical emphasis on Classical Christian doctrines.Instructor: Michael Moore, pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church. Tuesday, 6:30-9:20 pm
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Bonsack Baptist Church, Roanoke
BS 170 – Johannine Literature A study of the Gospel of John, the Epistles of John and the Revelation. Instructor: Scot Finley, senior adult minister of Bonsack Baptist Church. Tuesday, 1:30-4:20 pm
TP 202 – Christian Theology II A study of the foundations of systematic theology of the Christian church, with a historical and philosophical emphasis on Classical Christian doctrines. Instructor: Jim Soderberg, Salem Baptist Church. Tuesday, 6:30-9:20 pm
MS 430 – Christian Education A study of the philosophical, theological and psychological foundations of Christian Education as the mission of the Church. Judy Hetherington, Roanoke Valley Baptist Association. Thursday, 9:30 am - 12:20 pm or 6:30-9:20 pm
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Lebanon Association Building, Glade Spring
MS 415 – Preaching and Communication A practical introduction to sermon preparation, delivery and communication. Instructor: Chad Johnson, pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church. Monday, 6:00-8:50 pm. THIS CLASS POSTPONED TO FALL 2010
HC 301 – Church History A study of the history of the Christian religion and Church from the first century to the beginnings of the modern period. The course highlights the theological and sociological developments in the Early Church, the Middle Ages, the Reformation and post-Reformation periods. Instructor: Jack Garland, pastor of Riverside Baptist Church, Chilhowie. Thursday, 6:00-8:50 pm
First Baptist Church, Nickelsville
PH 245 – Philosophy of Religion An introduction to the philosophical foundations of religious beliefs, including traditional arguments for God’s existence, the immortality of the soul and life after death.Instructor: Steve Collins, pastor of Nickelsville Baptist Church. Monday, 6:30-9:20 pm. Instructor: Steve Collins, pastor of Nickelsville Baptist Church. Thursday, 6:30-9:20 pm
Henry County Baptist Association building, Martinsville
BS 170 -- Johannine Literature A study of the Gospel of John, the Epistles of John and the Revelation.Instructor: Mike Hatfield, pastor of Chatham Heights Baptist Church. Monday, 6-8:50 pm.
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MS 412 – Spiritual Formation A study of spiritual disciplines for personal growth and effective ministry. Instructor: Vicki Lumpkin, Oak Level Baptist Church. Thursday, 6-8:50 pm.
Bonsack Baptist Church, Roanoke
B1311 Old Testament Introduction I A survey of the Old Testament literature, history and theology, with emphasis on the various methods of critical study. Instructor: Eric Spano, pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Thursday, 6-8 pm.
MF4901 Biblical Models of Leadership Exploration of what the Bible teaches about leadership and the various models of leadership presented in Scripture. Instructor: Bob Hetherington, Roanoke Valley Baptist Assn. Thursday, 8:10-10:10 pm.
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COURSE AND READING SCHEDULE
Bluefield College, Bluefield
TP2310 Introduction to Christian Ethics An introduction to the basic terminology and methods of Christian ethical decision-making. Issues considered may include (but are not limited to) sexual ethics, medical ethics, civil disobedience, and environmental ethics. Instructor: Dr. Tracey Stout, Bluefield College. Thursday, 4-6 pm. THIS CLASS POSTPONED TO FALL 2010
Tuition for college-level classes: Credit: $375/class Audit: $188 Tuition for Masters classes: Credit: $700/class Audit: $350
(Tuition scholarships for college and Masters classes available for members of
Baptist General Association of Virginia churches)
Download a promotional flyer for the Spring 2010 course offerings.
For information and registration
Phone: 777-3014 (Roanoke), 866/223-9344 (toll-free) Email: gary.chapman@vbmb.org
A list of “Frequently Asked Questions” is posted on our website, www.vachristianleadership.net .
The Christian Leadership Network is a ministry of the Virginia Baptist Mission Board.