HDS 2950
Baptist Polity, Practice, and History
Stephen Butler Murray
Description
An introduction to the principles and practices of Baptist churches, especially as they affect pastoral leadership. The course is designed largely for a student looking toward ordination in the Baptist ministry and serving in a pastoral role. The curriculum includes broad strokes of Baptist history and distinctives, the local congregation, denominational structures, liturgy and worship, ordination, and pastoral leadership in general.
Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Scheduling
0.50 credits
Spring 2013
Fri 12pm-2pm
Rockefeller Hall Room 116
Relationship to Program Requirements
| Program Requirement | Area / Category / Art / Designation |
|---|---|
| MTS Area(s) of Focus | None |
| MDiv Distribution Category/ies |
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| MDiv Art(s) of Ministry |
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| Language Course Designation(s) | None |

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