ALUMNI
SEMINARS
The Alumni
Seminars offer advanced course work and continuing education
opportunities for BMP graduates and practicing clergy that build upon
the foundation of the BMP. The Alumni Seminars include courses in
Preaching, Bible, Counseling, Ethics, and Systematic Theology.
Availability of these courses depends upon enrollment. Students who
have successfully completed the Black Ministries Certificate Program
are invited to register for the Alumni Seminar courses. All
registrants will be reviewed by the Program Director.
BMP-300
Charismatic Praise & Worship
Headley
The black church
has long been known for its dynamic praise and worship experience.
This course will explore contemporary trends of praise and worship in
the black church in light of the historical, biblical roots to provide
participants with insights and skills to develop sound contemporary
praise & worship teams and music ministries for the black church
context.
BMP-305 Black
Preaching in the New Millennium
Wesley/ Watts
The 21st
century presents many new challenges to the Black Church. This seminar
is designed to examine the changes within the culture and the
congregation that influence, affect and challenge the methodologies
used in "Black Preaching." Particular emphasis will be place
on exploring the different resources and tools that are effective in
sermon preparation and delivery in this new millennium.
BMP-310 Ministry
Life Management
Richardson/ Hopson
Given the
multitude of demands made by the ministry, many clergy find themselves
in the role of overachievers who take on too much. This course will
examine the impact of ministry on the life of the minister and family
and the ways a minister can live a more healthy, whole life. Topics
covered include: personal relationships, long range planning, stress
management, crisis prevention and spiritual refreshment.
