OBU@OKC
CONTINUING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM
OBU @ OKC
offers accredited courses from
OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY !
College-level courses designed for adults who are interested or involved in Christian ministry: Bible study teachers; children's program directors; youth ministers; pastors; or lay people who want to know more about the Bible, Christian counseling or other ministry topics. Whether you are seeking a bachelor's degree in Christian studies or just a course to better equip you as a Bible teacher,
this program is for YOU!
2012 SPRING Semester
Classes meet from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
beginning the week of January 23, 2012
Capital Baptist Association's office location:
2233 W I-44 Service Rd
COST: Only $300 per 3-hr course ($100/hr)
Plus $25 enrollment fee
MONDAY NIGHTS
REL 1013 OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY AND LITERATURE
A survey of the Old Testament writings within the context of the history of Israel. Attention to Israel's identity as the covenant people of God, the development of Israel's national and political consciousness, and her relationships with other nations. Special emphbasis on the principles of biblical interpretation and the major theological themes of the Old Testament. (3 hours) Book Required:
Encountering the Old Testament by Arnold and Beyer (Baker Press) ISBN: 0-8010-3170-2
MTI 2213 PASTORAL CARE
A survey of clinical methods of pastoral care and counseling is presented to equip persons for effective personal and crisis ministry. Book Required: Basis Types of Pastoral Care and Counseling by Clinebell (Abingdon Press) ISBN: 0-687-02492-7
TUESDAY NIGHTS
REL 2703 BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS
This course presents an introduction to the Bible, the various types of biblical literature, geography of the land of the Bible, and a survey of Jewish culture. Book Required: How to Read the Bible for All It's Worth by Fee, Gordon and Stuart (Zondervan Press) ISBN: 0-3102-4604-0
AMIN 3103 PREACHING: Preparation and Delivery of Sermons
Background of Christian preaching in the development of Christianity; sermon preparation and delivery. Book Required: Steps to the Sermon (revised) by Brown, Clinard (Broadman) ISBN: 0-8054-1238-7
THURSDAY NIGHTS
MTI 2203 TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE CHURCH
An introduction to princip0les of teaching and learning in the local church. Attention given to the dynamic interaction of the teacher, learner, and curriculum. Emphasis on teaching to produce change in knowledge, attitude, and lifestyle. Books Required: The Teaching Ministry of the Church by Eldridge (Broadman Press) ISBN: 0-8054-1087-2 and Teaching to Change Lives by Hendricks (Multnomah Press) ISBN: 1-59052-138-2
REL 3053 THE GENERAL EPISTLES
Study of the letters of Hebrews, James, Peter, John and Jude with particular reference to their historical setting and major themes. Book Required: The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Vol 12, (Zondervan) ISBN: 0-310-36540-6
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Registration: Mon-Thur, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Capital Baptist Association
2233 W I-44 Service Rd, OKC
Exit 125 (Pennsylvania Ave) from I-44. Two blocks
west of Pennsylvania Ave on the north service road.
Telephone: 942-0244
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Books may be purchased at Lifeway Christian Stores,
Mardel's, Barnes & Noble, Borders, etc.
Contact the individual store for prices and availability.
Note: Check out the internet! Used books may be found online.
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Scholarship and Student Incentive Programs
For Returning Students only: Reduce your tuition cost by enlisting new students! For each new student you enlist, you will receive 1/3 off your tuition fee. Enlist three new students and you'll get one course FREE! (excluding cost of books and enrollment fee)
For New and Returning Students: OBU has ended its ministerial scholarship program - but Capital Baptist Association will continue the program for the first twenty (20) students who enroll: Capital Baptist Association offers $10.00 per credit hour for a student who is ordained, licensed, or has verification from his or her church that the student is preparing for a vocational or bi-vocational Christian ministry in a Southern Baptist church. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in order to be eligible for this scholarship.
TODD SHELDON SCHOLARSHIPS
The Todd Sheldon Scholarships are named and funded to honor the memory of Todd Sheldon, the late son of Dr. Eli Sheldon, long-time director of Continuing Education for Capital Baptist Association. These are one-time scholarships available to new, incoming MTI students, and are limited in number and awarded to the first students to complete the enrollment process.
Eligibility requirements:
* Be a new, incoming MTI student at the CBA facility,
* Maintain an active church membership with a CBA church,
* Complete the semester with a 2.0 grade-point average (4.0 scale).
A student meeting all of the eligibility requirements will receive a one-hundred dollar ($100) rebate upon completion of the semester.
Contact CBA for more information: 942-0244
