Alumni Seminars

The Alumni Seminars offer advanced course work and continuing education opportunities for BMP graduates and practicing clergy that build upon the foundation of the BMP. The Alumni Seminars include courses in Preaching, Bible, Counseling, Ethics, and Systematic Theology. Availability of these courses depends upon enrollment. Students who have successfully completed the Black Ministries Certificate Program are invited to register for the Alumni Seminar courses. All registrants will be reviewed by the Program Director.

BMP-300 Charismatic Praise & Worship

Headley

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-305 Black Preaching in the New Millennium

Wesley/ Watts

The 21st century presents many new challenges to the Black Church. This seminar is designed to examine the changes within the culture and the congregation that influence, affect and challenge the methodologies used in "Black Preaching." Particular emphasis will be place on exploring the different resources and tools that are effective in sermon preparation and delivery in this new millennium.

BMP-310 Ministry Life Management

Richardson/ Hopson

Given the multitude of demands made by the ministry, many clergy find themselves in the role of overachievers who take on too much. This course will examine the impact of ministry on the life of the minister and family and the ways a minister can live a more healthy, whole life. Topics covered include: personal relationships, long range planning, stress management, crisis prevention and spiritual refreshment.