All seminary classes have the option to be taken virtually or online.
DLE 806 – Theology of Leadership (4)
A theological study of leadership in the Bible, an examination of biblical examples of good leadership, and the application of leadership principles to church and ministry leaders today. (4 credit hours)
DLE 807 – Organizational Leadership (4)
The application of the biblical principles of organizational leadership frequently found in the business world to ministry today, with an examination of non-biblical principles which must be rejected. (4 credit hours)
DLE 808 – Developing Leaders in Local Church (4)
An examination of discipleship in the New Testament and an application of the biblical teaching of discipleship for the local church today. (4 credit hours)
DLE 810 – Baptist Polity (4)
An examination of the historic view on the function of a Baptist church with special attention given to the Biblical principles underlying those views. Special attention will be given to current trends in Baptist polity. (4 credit hours)
DLE 811 – Models and Methods of a New Testament Sheperd (4)
A Biblical overview of the pastoral function of the Old and New Testament model of the shepherd and the methods of the New Testament pastor with attention given to a foundational perspective of the shepherd’s role upon which other New Testament principles can be properly established as well as the balancing of administration and ministry; the pastor’s preaching; his family; and his personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The course will also examine the role of the shepherd in the discipline of the flock, providing some practical case studies for consideration and discussion. (4 credit hours)