New set of theological classes offered for Spring semester

GO TO SPRING 2008 CLASSES

JACKSONVILLE (FBC)—With the recent accreditation of the Orlando Regional Hub, Florida Baptist vocational ministers and lay leaders now have a growing network of theological classes available beginning in January for the spring semester.

Degree programs, offered in three languages and at six sites across the state, are available through The Baptist College of Florida and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary at the associate, bachelor and graduate levels.

In September NOBTS created a regional hub in Orlando, which meets at the First Baptist Church of Orlando and will allow NOBTS extension students to earn more of their seminary degree in Florida. In the past, students were required to earn 30 credit hours on the New Orleans campus. With the accreditation of the new hub, students may now earn up to 18 of those hours in Orlando, offering a substantial financial savings for Florida Baptist students.

Classes start the week of Jan. 21 for BCF and NOBTS students. Because different sites meet on different days, prospective students should contact the local center director for specific instructions regarding application and registration.

A number of study options are available:.

Certificate classes: Students with a high school diploma or GED may pursue an eight-credit hour church leadership certificate through Leavell College of NOBTS. Students may earn a certificate by taking eight classes in biblical teaching, pastoral ministry or church planting. Certificate hours may be transferable into an associate degree program.

Sites and information contacts on the certificate programs are: First Brazilian Church of Pompano Beach, Rosemary Decotelli, 754-235-1299; Brevard Baptist Association, Ann Gates, 321-631-0820; Brevard Baptist Church in Merritt Island, Charlene Anderson, 321-453-2146; Emmanuel Baptist Church in North Miami, Wadler Jules, 305-888-9777; First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Marcus Allen, 904-366-1352; and Florida Baptist Convention Church Planting, Charles Harvey, 407-514-4412.

Associate level classes: In North and Central Florida, an associate of divinity degree may be earned at extension centers in Pensacola, Jacksonville and Orlando through BCF. In the South Florida, students may earn an associate in Christian ministry degree through NOBTS Leavell College centers in Brandon, Hialeah and Fort Lauderdale.

Bachelor level classes: Bachelor’s degree programs are offered at several sites for students who have earned an associate degree or its equivalency from a regionally accredited institution. A bachelor of science in biblical studies may be pursued at extension centers in Pensacola, Jacksonville and Orlando through BCF. Bachelor of Christian Ministry degrees may be pursued at extension sites and centers in Hialeah and Fort Lauderdale through NOBTS Leavell College.

Master level classes: Students with earned bachelor degrees from a regionally accredited institution can work towards the master of divinity or master of arts in Christian education through NOBTS in Pensacola, Graceville, Jacksonville, Orlando and Miami. Twelve hours of credit must be earned at the New Orleans campus, but eighteen of the required thirty on-campus hours may be earned at the new Orlando HUB.

Doctoral seminars: Professional doctoral programs are offered to those who have earned a master of divinity or a master of arts in Christian education.

Persons deciding which program of study might be right for them should contact Charles Harvey at 407-514-4412; David Lema, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale region, at 305-888-9777; or the nearest local site director listed below.

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THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION
SPRING 2008

GRACEVILLE | JACKSONVILLE | MIAMI-SOUTH FLORIDA
ORLANDO | PENSACOLA | TAMPA

BROWARD-SHERIDAN HILLS/NOBTS
Contact: David Lema 305-888-9777
Classes meet at Sheridan Hills Baptist Church

ASSOCIATE: Mondays

FRENCH
5:30-8 p.m. – Reading and Writing ESL
8-10:30 p.m. – Introduction to Psychology

ASSOCIATE: Thursdays

FRENCH
5:30-8 p.m. – Introduction to Christian

Education
8-10:30 p.m. – Old Testament Interpretation: Psalms

BACHELOR: Mondays

FRENCH
5:30-8 p.m. – New Testament Interpretation: Synoptic Gospels

8-10:30 p.m. – Survey of Church History

BACHELOR: Thursdays

FRENCH
5:30-8 p.m. – Old Testament Interpretation: Song of Songs, Lamentations, and Ecclesiastes

8-10:30 p.m. – Biblical Backgrounds

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GRACEVILLE/NOBTS
Contact: Gail Mann 850-263-5879
Classes meet at the BCF Campus

GRADUATE: Mondays

11 a.m.-12 p.m. – Spiritual Formation 2

12-2 p.m. – History of Christianity 2 (CIV)

2-4 p.m. – Hebrew Exegesis-Ruth (CIV)

3-6 p.m. – Philosophical Foundations

5-7 p.m. – Preaching Practicum

GRADUATE: Tuesdays

5 –8 p.m. – Exploring the Old Testament

8-10 p.m. – Preaching Practicum

GRADUATE: Thursdays

5-6 p.m. – Spiritual Formation 2

6-9 p.m. – Systematic Theology 2

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JACKSONVILLE/BCF
Contact: Ed Scott 386-546-6645
Classes meet at the Florida Baptist Convention Building

ASSOCIATE: Mondays

6-9 p.m. – Sermon Preparation

BACHELOR: Mondays

6-8 p.m. – Change and Conflict Management

BACHELOR: Tuesdays

6-8 p.m. – Development of the Southern Baptist Convention

6-8 p.m. – Hosea to Micah

BACHELOR: Thursdays

6-8 p.m. – Leading a Church in Evangelism

6-8 p.m. - Apologetics

JACKSONVILLE/NOBTS
Contact: Ed Scott 386-546-6645
Classes meet at the Florida Baptist Convention Building

GRADUATE: Saturdays/NOBTS

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Encountering the Biblical World
(1/26; 2/23; 3/22; 4/26)

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Supervised Ministry 2
(2/2; 3/1; 5/3)

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MIAMI-SOUTH FLORIDA/NOBTS
Contact: David Lema 305-888-9777
Classes meet at the First Baptist Church of Hialeah

ASSOCIATE: Mondays

ENGLISH

5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. – Teaching Methods

8-10:30 p.m. – Southern Baptist Life

SPANISH

5:30-8 p.m. – Old Testament Interpretation: Psalms

8-10:30 p.m. – Introduction to Christian Education

ASSOCIATE: Tuesdays

SPANISH

5:30-8 p.m. – Reading and Writing ESL

8 -10:30 p.m. – Introduction to Psychology

ASSOCIATE: Thursdays

ENGLISH

5:30-8 p.m. – Introduction to Psychology

8 -10:30 p.m. – Old Testament Survey

BACHELOR: Mondays

ENGLISH

5:30-8 p.m. – Church Leadership and

Administration

8-10:30 p.m. – New Testament Word Studies

SPANISH

5:30-8 p.m. – Biblical Backgrounds

8-10:30 p.m. – New Testament Elective: Synoptic Gospels

BACHELOR: Tuesdays

SPANISH

5:30-8 p.m. – Old Testament Elective: Song of Songs, Lamentations, and Ecclesiastes

8-10:30 p.m. – Survey of Church History

BACHELOR : Thursdays

ENGLISH

5:30-8 p.m. – Senior Seminar

8-10:30 p.m. – Preaching from the Book of Ephesians

GRADUATE: Mondays

10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Preaching Practicum

12-1 p.m. – Spiritual Formation 2

1-3 p.m. – History of Christianity 2(CIV)

3-5 p.m. – Old Testament Hebrew Exegesis-Ruth(CIV)

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ORLANDO/BCF
Contact: Ed Scott 386-546-6645
Classes meet at the First Baptist Church of Orlando

ASSOCIATE: Mondays

10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Introduction to Pastoral Ministry

1-3 p.m. – Southern Baptist Life

6-8 p.m. – Spiritual Formation

7-9 p.m. – Bible Study Ministries of the Church ( Spanish)

BACHELOR: Thursdays

10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Change and Conflict Management

1-3 p.m. – Hosea to Micah

3-5 p.m. – Apologetics

6-9 p.m. – The Gospel of Mark

ORLANDO/NOBTS
Contact: Jimmy Dukes 321-230-7660
Classes meet at the First Baptist Church of Orlando

GRADUATE: Mondays

10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Old Testament Hebrew Exegesis-Ruth

12-1 p.m. – Spiritual Formation 2

1-3 p.m. – History of Christianity 2

3-5 p.m. – Preaching Practicum

5-8 p.m. – Philosophical Foundations

GRADUATE: Saturdays

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Encountering the Biblical World
(1/26; 2/23; 3/22; 4/26)

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Supervised Ministry 2
(2/2; 3/1; 5/3)

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PENSACOLA/BCF
Contact: Robert Gilliland 850-476-1932
Classes meet at Olive Baptist Church

ASSOCIATE: Mondays

7 -10 p.m. – Biblical Hermeneutics

ASSOCIATE: Tuesdays

7-9 p.m. – Old Testament Backgrounds II

ASSOCIATE: Thursdays

7-10 p.m. – Preparing Expository Sermons

BACHELOR: Mondays

5-7 p.m. – Apologetics

BACHELOR: Tuesdays

5-7 p.m. – Change and Conflict Management

BACHELOR: Thursdays

5-7 p.m. – Old Testament Book Study: Hosea to Micah

PENSACOLA/NOBTS
Contact: Stan Lewis 850-475-1149
Classes meet at Olive Baptist Church

GRADUATE: Mondays

8-11 a.m. – Introduction to Christian Ethics (CIV)

11-12 p.m. – Spiritual Formation 2

3-5 p.m. – Supervised Ministry 2

5-8 p.m. – Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics

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TAMPA/NOBTS
Contact: Mike Wetzel 727-866-7362
Classes meet at the First Baptist Church of Brandon

ASSOCIATE: Mondays

6-8:30 p.m. – Church Leadership and Administration

8:30-9:30 p.m. – Personal Spiritual Disciplines

ASSOCIATE: Saturdays

8 a.m.-2 p.m. – Introduction to Christian Education

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NOBTS – New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
BCF – The Baptist College of Florida

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Theological Education and
Distance Learning for
the Florida Baptist Convention

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