Lifetime of Ministry Courses
Covenant Seminary regularly offers a variety of convenient weekend and week-long ministry enrichment courses in its Lifetime of Ministry program. Any Lifetime of Ministry course can be audited (non-transcript audit) for a minimal fee of $25 per credit hour.
Check out the LOM course offerings for the current academic year (see below) and take advantage of these unique opportunities for practical learning and spiritual growth.
Note: Lifetime of Ministry courses are free to Covenant Seminary alumni and their spouses. Current students must register through the Registrar's office. Faculty and Staff must register through the Admissions office. Students who wish to earn academic credit for LOM classes should contact the Registrar's office; tuition fees apply.
Spring 2008 Lifetime of Ministry Courses
African-American Church History (CH546E)
Instructors: Dr. David Calhoun, professor of church history, and Carlton Caldwell, visiting instructor in practical theology
February 1-2, 2008
Friday, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This course reviews the history of the African-American church with particular emphasis on the role of the church in African-American culture. Credit: one unit.
Registration closed.
Politics of Ministry Practice (PT544E)
Instructor: Dr. Bob Burns, associate professor of educational ministries
February 1-2, 2008
Friday, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
When political activity is viewed as the daily negotiation of ministry interests, one quickly sees that in this sense all ministry is political in nature. This course explores how to identify varied interests, select negotiation strategies, navigate formal and informal authority and power structures, and explore ethical issues of ministry life. Credit: one unit.
Registration closed.
Youth Ministry Across Culture (EM526E)
Instructor: Danny Kwon, visiting instructor in educational ministry
February 1-2, 2008
Friday, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Designed to develop a conceptual framework and skills for youth ministry across culture, whether in a cross-culture context or with students from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Students are assisted in developing a theological foundation for cross-cultural ministry, learn to exegete culture and develop sensitivity to cultural issues affecting ministry, and evaluate youth ministry models to determine which will be most effective in various cultural contexts. (Previously CE526) Credit: one unit.
Registration closed.
Bioethics Seminar (ST568E)
Instructor: Cindy Province, visiting instructor in systematic theology
February 8-9, 2008
Friday, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
The topic will be end of life issues, with particular discussion of feeding tubes, persistent vegetative states, and when to use advanced medical technology to prolong life versus allowing life to end naturally. Credit: one unit.
Registration closed.
Children's Ministry (EM511E)
Instructor: Mimi L. Larson, visiting instructor in educational ministry
February 8-9, 2008
Friday, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This course focuses on the Church's ministry and covenant responsibility to children, laying the foundation for those who are called to pastor children (birth-sixth grade) or oversee others who serve in this nurturing ministry. Topics covered include the biblical foundation for ministry to children, philosophy and models of children's ministry, organization of children's ministry, recruiting and developing leadership, and programming. Credit: one unit.
Registration closed.
Theology Lectures (ST500E)
Instructor: Dr. Sean Lucas, associate professor of church history and chief academic officer
Guest speaker: Dr. Richard Lints, professor of theology and apologetics, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
February 15, 2008
Times TBA
This course presents lectures on varying topics in theology. This year, Dr. Lints will discuss wisdom and its relationship to pluralism. Credit: one unit.
Registration closed.
Discovering the Personality of a Church (CG551E)
Instructor: Dr. Phil Douglass, professor or practical theology
February 15-16, 2008
Friday, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This course will help students analyze their ministry styles and the ministry styles of prospective churches as students consider placement possibilities to determine the potential degree of fit and therefore fruitfulness in ministry. Credit: one unit.
Registration closed.
Latin America (WM552E)
Instructor: William C. Yarbrough, visiting instructor in world mission
February 22-23, 2008
Friday, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This course provides an analysis of Christianity throughout Latin America and a survey of opportunities for participation. Credit: one unit.
Registration closed.
Preaching the Johannine Gospel (CM524E)
Instructor: Stephen Um, visiting instructor in practical theology
February 22-23, 2008
Friday, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
How does the preacher fully communicate the wonderful truth's of John's Gospel? This course will guide students through this process from initial exegesis to final sermon manuscript. Credit: one unit.
Registration closed.
Music and Theology (CC555E)
Instructor: Denis Haack, visiting instructor in contemporary culture
February 29-March 1, 2008
Friday, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This course offers a theological framework for understanding the role of popular music in Western culture, with an emphasis upon exegesis of music, texts, and biblical/theological material. Credit: one unit.
Registration closed.
History of Hymnody (EM571E)
Instructor: Kevin Twit, visiting instructor in educational ministry
March 7-8, 2008
Friday, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Students will investigate the rich heritage of hymnody and its use in worship, including both classic and modern texts and music. Credit: one unit.
Registration closed.
Crossing Ethnic and National Boundaries (WM517E)
Instructor: Dr. Nelson Jennings, professor of world mission
April 10-12, 2008
Time TBA
"Crossing Ethnic and National Boundaries" is the Academic Track of the annual Ethnic Workers Summit being held in St Louis April 10-12, 2008. The Summit theme will be Standing Together -- That We May Be One. As with past Summits, the focus is on reaching first- and second-generation immigrants in America with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Credit: one unit.
LOM course registration for this event is closed. You may still register for the Ethnic Ministries Summit itself through Ethnic America Network at www.ethnic-america.net. For more information, visit their site or contact our Urban Ministry Initiative office at umi@covenantseminary.edu.
