Wanna Be a Steader!

Theological Seminary Open to High School Homeschoolers!

My pastor, and other Biblical scholars, have stepped out in great faith and have begun the Thomas Bilney Theological Seminary.  "A non-prerequisite seminary experience that will make the difference in your Christian ministry endeavors.  Equipping, Educating and Experiencing Chrisitan Ministry."  Offering Seminarian Certificates, Associate Degrees, Baccalaureate Degrees, and Master's Degrees.  "The goal of our instruction is not to create a doctrinal position in the student, but rather to equip them with the theological tools that prepare them for a healthy productive Christian ministry experience."

     The Seminary is "in process" for Accreditaton - however - "many Christian denominations are already accepting TBTS credits toward their educational and ordination requirements."  At this point, this must be understood...since the Seminary IS a NON-prerequisite school, they CAN offer courses to variety of people (which is why they are offering these courses to JUNIOR and SENIOR high homeschoolers!).  BUT...even though they CAN award Seminarian Certificates, they cannot award degrees unless the student has already graduated high school or has a GED.  Upon graduation, that student may write their Degree Completion Project (on a related and approved subject); at that time their Seminarian Certificate will be tranferred to the appropriate Degree!! 

DEGREE PROGRAMS

Seminarian Certificates:

~  Personally attend the complete lecture series for a specifically outlined TBTS certificate program.

~  Execute all of the required written examinations with a minimum grade of 70%.

Associate Degrees

~  Thirty (30) credits from TBTS courses or from approved transferred credits.

~  Demonstration of active participation in Christian ministry for a minimum of one (1) year.

~  Degree Completeion Project (5,000 word paper on related and approved subject).

Baccalaureate Degrees

~  Fifty (50) credits from TBTS courses or from approved transferred credits.

~  Demonstration of an active leadership role in Christian ministry for a minimum of two (2) years.

~  Degree Completion Project (10,000 word paper on related and approved subject).

Masters Degrees 

~  Seventy (70) credits from TBTS courses or from approved transfers. 

~  Demonstration of an active leadership role in Christian ministry for a minimum of three (3) years.

~  Degree Completion Project (15,000 word paper on related and approved subject).

     You may select the concentration or discipline of your seminarian degree by simply taking more of your courses in the specific area of study.  All completed degrees must have a minimum of one (1) course from each of the five (5) primary discipline groups.

     The degrees issued by the Thomas Bilney Theological Seminary are legal degrees in that they represent the fact that the student has completed the prescribed course of study required for graduation from this seminary.  Degrees earned at Thomas Bilney Theological Seminary are considered to be religious and/or ecclesiastical degrees, and may or may not be accepted as academic degrees by other educational institutions that a graduate may be desiring to transfer credit to.  [Similar to trying to transfer credits earned from Sinclair or Edison to a school like Wright State.  KW<><]

The "Disciplines," or courses of study, are:

~  Biblical Studies

~  Theological Studies

~  Interdisciplinary Studies

~  Church History

~  Pastoral Ministries

~~~You can see a list of classes offered under each topic by clicking on http://jlg5761.tripod.com/seminary/index.html

~~~Courses valued at 3 credits - $25 each - classroom only.

~~~Courses valued at 2 credits - $20 each - self study (CDs/DVDs)

UPCOMING INTENSIVES CLASSROOM COURSES:

{Classes held at New Hope Community Church, 1999 Belvo Rd., Miamisburg, Ohio 45342}

JESUS IN THE GOSPELS

This course takes both an internal an external viewpoint of the historical Jesus and the Jesus in the 4 Canonical Gospels themselves.  It examines the 4 Gospels in relation to the entire Bible and in particular the New Testament Pauline Epistles.  Metaphoric qualities to the book of Revelation and Jesus in the gospels in a final discussion for awareness.

Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007

8:00a.m. - 11:30a.m.

CSS106 ~ Three (3) credits toward your degree

Tuition: $25.00

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS NOV. 12, 2007

HISTORY OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

This course walks the crucial timeline of the New Testament community of Christian faith from the ascension of Jesus in Acts 1 to the current evangelical struggles experienced in contemporary Christianity.  Much attention is given to the first four centuries as well as the dissention and reformation timeframes.

Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007

6:00p.m. - 10:00p.m.

CHS105 ~ Three (3) credits toward your degree

Tuition: $25.00

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS DEC. 10, 2007

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008

8:00a.m. - 11:30a.m.

TDS102 ~ Three (3) credits toward your degree

Tuition:  $25.00

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS JAN. 14,2008

APOLOGETICS & EVANGELISM

Seminarian Certificate Course

Feb. 15 & 16, 2008

8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.

Twelve (12) credits toward your degree!

Tuition:  $35.00

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FEB. 9, 2008

For more information you can visit the website at:

http://jlg5761.tripod.com/seminary/index.html

or call:  937-572-8636 or e-mail:  shelterglen@yahoo.com

I have personally attended a 4-day intensive course and highly recommend them. 

Blessings, Kim Wolf<><