CURRENT
COURSES
2009-2010
SPRING 2010
BMP-261: Expository Preaching
Rev. Dr. Ben Watts -- Saturdays: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Jan. 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, Feb. 6th, 13th
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.
Feb. 20th, 27th, Mar. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
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: 9ap.m.-12 p.m.
Apr. 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th
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.
* REQUIRED COURSES for those intending to graduate.
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.
