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!
2010 FALL Semester
Classes meet from 7:00-10:00 p.m.
beginning the week of August 16, 2010
Capital Baptist Association's office location:
2233 W I-44 Service Rd
COST: Only $79.00 per semester hour, plus books
($237 per course, plus $25.00 enrollment fee)
MONDAY NIGHT
REL 3563 BAPTIST HISTORY & THEOLOGY
(Why Baptists Believe What They Believe)
- Dr. Eli Sheldon-
A study of the history and theology of Baptists from their 17th century origins to the present with primary emphasis on developments in England and North America. (3 hours)
BOOK REQUIRED: The Baptist Heritage, by Leon McBeth (Broadman Press) ISBN 0-8054-6569-3
AMIN 2113 PASTORAL MINISTRY (You've Been Called to Preach ... Now What?)
- Rev. Paul Jones -
A study of the nature of the pastoral calling, the multiple roles of the pastor in the light of biblical teaching, and the distinctive challenges confronting the contemporary church. Special attention to the pastor's preaching ministry. (3 hours) BOOK REQUIRED: Pastoral Leadership, by Dale (Abingdon Press) ISBN 0-6873-0349-4
TUESDAY NIGHT
REL 2043 LIFE AND LITERATURE OF PAUL
- Rev. Floyd McKee-
A study of the life and teachings of Paul in the spread of Christianity including his relationship to the ministry of Christ and to Jewish and Greco-Roman thought. (3 hours) BOOK REQUIRED: Paul, Apostle of the Heart Set Free, by F.F. Bruce (Eerdman Press) ISBN: 0-8028-4778-1
REL 1023 NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY AND LITERATURE
- Dr. Wayne Childers -
Exploration of New Testament writings within the context of the historical development of the church in the first century. Attention to the types of literature appearing in the New Testament, the order and manner of composition of these writings, and the questions of authorship and purpose. Discussion of central figures, major issues, and the dominant theological themes, and study of the development of these writings into a body of canonical literature. (3 hours) BOOK REQUIRED: New Testament Survey, by Tenney (Eerdman Press) ISBN: 0-8028-3611-9
THURSDAY NIGHT
MTI 2203 TEACHING AND LEARNING IN CHURCHES
- Mr. Keith Jordan -
An introduction to principles 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. (3 hours). BOOKS REQUIRED: The Teaching Ministry of the Church, by Eldridge (Broadman Press) ISBN: 0-8054-1087-2
REL 3063 APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE (A Study of the End Times)
- Dr. Charles Womack -
A study of biblical and intertestamental apocalyptic literature with major attention given to Daniel, Ezekiel, and Revelations. (3 hours) BOOK REQUIRED: The Lion and the Lamb, by John Newport (Broadman Press) ISBN 0-8054-1868-7
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Registration: Weekdays, 9:00 p.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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Classes for the Fall Semester begin the week of August 16, 2010
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
