CMIN - Cert in Christian Ministry

CMIN 1111 Old Testament I -- Pentateuch

A study of the first five books of the Old Testament.

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CMIN 1112 Old Testament II -- Prophets

A study of the historical and major prophetical books of the Old Testament.

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CMIN 1113 Old Testament III - Writings

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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CMIN 1114 New Testament I - Gospels

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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CMIN 1115 New Testament II-Acts&Pauline Epist

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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CMIN 1116 New Testament III-Gen Epistles&Rev

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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CMIN 1117 Baptist History

A survey of the history of Baptists from the sixteenth centruy to the present, including Southern Baptists and Texas Baptists.

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CMIN 1118 Baptist Beliefs

A study of biblical, historical, and systematic theology from a Baptist perspective.

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CMIN 1119 Baptist DenominationalRelationships

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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CMIN 1120 Preparation for Ministry

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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CMIN 1121 Personal Evangelism

A study of the principles, theology, and methods of New Testament evangelism. Students learn personal witnessing and training methods.

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CMIN 1122 The Work of the Minister

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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CMIN 1123 Sermon Research&Bibl Interpretation

A study of research and biblical interpretation for use in sermon preparation.

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CMIN 1124 Sermon Outline & Construction

A study of the development of the sermon thesis and the construction of sermon outlines.

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CMIN 1125 Sermon Delivery

A study of sermon delivery with in-class student sermon presentations.

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CMIN 1126 Christian Missions

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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CMIN 1127 Leadershp Among Ministry Volunteers

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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CMIN 1128 Basic Christian Ethics

An introductory study of basic ethical approaches, ethics in the Old and New Testaments, and important contemporary ethical issues.

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CMIN 1129 Special Studies in the Bible

Special topics in the study of the Bible. Course may be offered periodically.

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