Island LIFE Discipleship Centre Syllabus

Fall 2011 Courses

Homiletics (The Art of Preaching)
This course teaches proper preparation and delivery of sermons. The video sessions are presented by Jerry Cook. Lectures are theoretical and inspirational, but there is also a practical component to the course.

Tuesdays, 10am-12pm, Sept. 20 - Dec. 6, 2011
Cost:* $30, plus texts Between Two Worlds and You are the Message $TBA, plus manual $10
Instructor: Lisa Wengel

Concepts of the Church
This course is an introduction to the formation, structure and mission of the Church from the basis of Scripture. This course encourages students to develop and articulate their own concept of the church based on scriptural foundations translated into current cultural paradigms.

Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00pm, Sept. 21-Dec. 7, 2011
Cost:* $30, plus text Monday Morning Church & Love, Acceptance & Forgiveness $TBA, plus manual $10
Instructor: Barry Hansen

Old Testament Survey
This course is an overview of the Old Testament, highlighting its organization, overall themes, historical context and major events.

Thursdays, 10am-12pm, Sept 22- Dec. 8, 2011
Cost: $30, plus text $ 55, plus manual $10
Instructor: Brian Wengel

Interpersonal Relationships (Boundaries)
All ministry flows out of relationships so it is vital that students in ministry training discover and develop the skills needed to maintain healthy relationships. This course introduces the concept of boundaries and how they operate within the context of friendships, marriages and families.

Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm, Sept 22-Dec 1, 2011
Cost:* $30, plus text $17 , plus manual $10
Instructor: TBA

Pastoral Theology
This course is designed to lay a solid theological foundation concerning pastoral ministry, it's theology, philosophy & accompanying components. It is structured to require and encourage hands on pastoral ministry experience.

Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm, Sept 22-Dec 8, 2011
Cost:* $30, plus text Pastoral Theology & Jesus the Pastor $TBA, plus manual $10
Instructor: Lisa Wengel

*Courses for credit, tuition is an additional $90.


Please note:

Prices on texts and manuals for courses may vary slightly. If you already have a copy of the text for a course you are taking, you will not be required to purchase another.

For text prices not stated, or further information, please contact your course instructor or Lisa Wengel at Island LIFE Discipleship Centre - 250-390-2152 or .

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