CURRENT
COURSES
2007-2008
Bible Institute: Understanding the Bible
A two-part lecture offered each September
Dr. Uriah Kim / Dr. Efraín Agosto
Sept. 14th, 6-9 p.m. & Sept. 15th, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
The Bible Institute covers the historical, cultural and political forces that shaped the Bible, the history of translation and canonization of the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament. The Bible Institute is required and free of charge for all students entering the Black Ministries Program. It is also open to the general public for $35.
FALL COURSES
BMP-290: Theology and the Black Experience
Rev. Dr. Alvan Johnson -- Saturdays: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
September 22nd, 29th, October 6th, 13th, 20th& 27th.
The purpose of this course is to use the African-American experience and search for identity in America as a lens through which to understand the development of African-American theology in the context of the Christian tradition.
BMP-101: The Art of Communication
Prof. Vada Crosby, MA -- Saturdays: 1-3 p.m.
September 22nd, 29th, October 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
Emphasizing effective oral and written communication techniques, this course assists students in the preparation of written assignments and oral presentations. Students will review the rules of syntax and grammar and will be exposed to research tools necessary for the art of creative expression.
BMP-250: Shared Urban Spaces: Black-Latino Dialogue
Rev. Edwin Ayala & Rev. Dr. Anthony Bennett -- Saturdays: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
November 3rd, 10th, 17th, December 1, 8th & 15th
This course will give a broad overview of a paradigm of ministry that has been categorized as Urban Ministries. The focus of this course will explore the historical evolution of what has come to be known as ministry in the urban context that is distinctive from the suburban or rural context, examine and evaluate one particular approach to urban ministry as executed by two ministries within the urban context, and reflect on the aforementioned tasks and their implications for each student’s ministry context.
SPRING COURSES
BMP-261: Expository Preaching
Rev. Dr. Ben Watts -- Saturdays: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
January 19th, 26th, February 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd
The basic purpose of this course will be to instruct each student in the necessary "how to" of sermon preparation and delivery. Particular emphasis will be placed on the distinctiveness of preaching in the Black religious context.
BMP-300: Charismatic Praise & Worship
Rev. Lisa Clayton -- Saturdays: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 1st, 8th, 15th, 29th April 5th , & 12th
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-260: Black Theological Ethics - A Case Study Approach
Dr. C.L. Stallworth -- Saturdays: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
April 19h 26th, May 3rd , 10th , 17th & 24th
In this course case studies will be used to explore contemporary ethical problems impacting the black community from a theological perspective. The cases will focus on such issues as environmental racism, affirmative action, economics, health and sexuality to help participants gain a better understanding of faithful, ethical decision-making.
For more information on the Black Ministries Program,
please call: (860) 509-9512 or e-mail: bmp@hartsem.edu
The Black Ministries Program (BMP) is a national model for building the leadership, training and preaching skills of laity and clergy in the urban church under the direction of Rev. Dr. Benjamin K. Watts.
