Archives Classes

Issues in Church Leadership

Church leadership has always been a challenge. The contemporary world presents a special set of challenges. This course offers a discussion forum for pastors to raise questions and share their administrative/pastoral experiences with one another. Course limited to church leaders.

Church History: Early & Medieval

This a survey of church history up to the Reformation. This course purposes to enable the student to gain a general understanding of the development of church institutions, doctrines, and movements and to become acquainted with important actors in church…

Listening to and Enjoying Good Music

This course provides the student with the background necessary to develop an appreciation for good music. Guidance is given in listening and learning to appreciate church, choral, and classical music. The basic vocabulary, forms, and genres are taught, as well…

Themes in Leadership

Accepting a leadership position is an event. Becoming a faithful and effective leader is a journey. This series is intended as a travel plaza for refueling, checking the map, and getting some supplies before hitting the road again. Course limited…

Children’s Literature

This course surveys books written for children, examining how children’s literature developed from its roots in traditional fairy tales, fantasy, and nonsense literature into a broad array of genres for children today. Topics include the needs and interests of children…

Writing to Communicate

This course is for those who would rather eat their pencil than write an email or newsletter article. We will learn and practice the building blocks of effective communication and explore ways to approach the terrifying blank page with confidence.…