If you are a returning student in BWI, please follow these instructions to register for classes in the Biblical Women's Institute.
If you are a returning student in BWI, please follow these instructions to register for classes in the Biblical Women's Institute.
Our Spring 2013 courses will end in May. Below is a tentative course schedule for Fall 2013. Please check back over the summer for updates.
Term 1: August 20th – October 3rd
New Testament Book Study – WST0220
Tuesday Evening, 7-9 pm
Course Description: This course will be verse by verse expositional/exegetical study of a book of the New Testament. The course will include a survey of interpretive methods with regard to biblical studies. Also included in the course will be an introduction to theological interpretation. Key components of the book and the book’s theological contribution to the Biblical canon will be covered.
Church History – WST0140
Thursday Evening, 7-9 pm
Course Description: An introduction to key historical events and figures that shaped the belief and practice of Christianity throughout the centuries.
*Also offered Online. To take the course online, students must meet the Distance Learning guidelines. For more info on online classes contact Women’s Life.
Old Testament Survey I – WST0110
Thursday Evening, 7-9 pm
Course Description: An introduction to the history, literature, and religion of the Old Testament, including a detailed examination of the problems and interpretations of the Pentateuch and Former Prophets.
*Also offered Online. To take the course online, students must meet the Distance Learning guidelines. For more info on online classes contact Women’s Life.
Biblical Foundations for the Minister’s Wife – MIN3631 & PMN5631
Thursday Evening, 7-9 pm
Instructor: Mrs. Charlotte Akin
Course Description: An introduction to the history, literature, and religion of the Old Testament, including a detailed examination of the problems and interpretations of the Pentateuch and Former Prophets.
*Also offered Online. To take the course online, students must meet the Distance Learning guidelines. For more info on online classes contact Women’s Life.
Biblical Theology of Womanhood – WST0250
Weekend Intensive: Will meet 2 Saturday’s from 8 am-5 pm
Course Description: This course will examine biblical passages and concepts regarding God’s unique and consistent plan for women. Biblical Theology of Womanhood is designed to highlight the patterns of biblical femininity and to provide resources for implementing the Scriptures into the lives of women of today.
*Also offered Online. To take the course online, students must meet the Distance Learning guidelines. For more info on online classes contact Women’s Life.
Intro to Missions – WST0270
Weekend Intensive: Will meet 2 Saturday’s from 8 am-5 pm
Course Description: This course is designed to introduce women to God’s global mission and the biblical, theological, historical, and practical bases for their participation in His mission.
*Also offered Online. To take the course online, students must meet the Distance Learning guidelines. For more info on online classes contact Women’s Life.
Term 2: October 15th – December 5th
Christian Ethics – WST0510
Tuesday Evenings, 7-9 pm
Course Description: This course will examine the biblical foundations of Christian ethics and to investigate several contemporary moral issues that affect the family. Discussion topics may include divorce and remarriage, homosexuality, abortion and reproductive technologies, euthanasia and physician assisted suicide.
Christian Education – WST0530
Tuesday, Evenings, 7-9 pm
Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to foundational principles and purposes for Christian education. Students will come away with an understanding of the importance of investing their time and energy into passing on the Christian faith to the next generation.
Preparing for Missions – WST0240
Thursday Evenings, 6:30-9 pm
Instructor: Lesley Hildreth
Course Description: This course is designed to offer women biblical and practical preparation for living and ministering on the mission field, with special attention to a specific region of the world.
Old Testament Survey II – WST0112
Thursday Evenings, 7-9 pm
Course Description: A continuation of WST0110 with a focus on the Latter Prophets and the Hagiographa.
*Also offered Online. To take the course online, students must meet the Distance Learning guidelines. For more info on online classes contact Women’s Life.
Baptist Identity – WST0150
Weekend Intensive, Will meet 2 Saturday’s from 8 am-5 pm
Course Description: This course will provide a very basic orientation to key issues in Baptist History and Identity.
*Also offered Online. To take the course online, students must meet the Distance Learning guidelines. For more info on online classes contact Women’s Life.
Syllabi and other course information may be found on CampusNet as soon as available. You must be registered to see information.
