Dr. Thorton

This class introduces the doctrine of the Bible (Can we trust it? How do we view it? How does it function in our lives?), the doctrine of God (Who is God? How do we relate to him? How does he relate to us?), and the doctrine of the Holy Spirit (Who is the Spirit? What does he do? How does he relate to us?). Students will learn more about God but also find their hearts moved to worship this God.

This course will be filmed for future use as a prerecorded virtual course.  Please be aware that you may appear on video. 

Dates: Monday to Friday, January 9-13, 2023

Time: 9:30 – 11:30am and 1:00 – 3:00pm EST

Location: Lake Hart (BBSC)

Tuition: $250

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Christian Theology from a Hispanic Perspective

The Reconciliation of the Mind

Description: Following Jesus in our contemporary context is complex. We face decisions and questions that require thoughtful reflection, Scriptural study, and concrete action in our personal, ecclesial, and public lives. As people involved with Cru, we also care about presenting the good news of the gospel as some of these same questions press in on our culture. Does Christian faith have anything meaningful to offer cultural questions about race, sexuality, politics, environmental concerns, human trafficking, economic justice, etc.?  This is a foundational course in Christian world view and ethics that is designed to help us follow Christ faithfully and develop as Christian ministers. In this course we will study different methods of ethical reasoning, authority of Scripture, moral formation, and moral norms; and we apply these principles to contemporary issues of economic, racial, and ecological justice; as well as sanctity of life, sexual faithfulness, and politics, with a special attention to global and pluralistic contexts of Christian ministry today.

Dates: Monday to Friday, January 23–27, 2023

Time: 9:30 – 11:30am and 1:00 – 3:00pm EST

Location: Lake Hart (BBSC)

Instructor: Dr. Todd Miles

Tuition:
$250 IBS Credit (Cru Staff)
Tuition covered by Lake Hart Stint program for participants in LHS #24 (2022-23)

*Note: Auditing an IBS course (i.e., attending the lecture but not doing any work) does NOT fulfill Cru requirements. Audited courses cannot be counted toward the organizational requirements for IBS.

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Note: It is your responsiblity to acquire the course texts.

Articles:

• Martin Luther King Jr., Letter from a Birmingham Jail . (6pp) Also read the statement that provoked King’s letter: Statement by Alabama Clergymen (2pp)
• Cru, Leading in a Complex Moral Environment (16pp)
• Preston Sprinkle, Pastoral Paper, “A Biblical Conversation about Transgender Identities” (30pp)
• Preston Sprinkle, Pastoral Paper, “15 Reasons for Affirming Same-Sex Relations – and 15 Responses" (16pp)
• Rebecca McLaughlin, The Secular Creed: Engaging Five Contemporary Claims (TGC, 2021), Chap 3 (19pp

Dr. Sung

Description: What is the gospel?  Few questions are more fundamental to our personal lives and organizational calling than this.  Although we spend a lot of time and energy strategizing how to introduce men and women to the gospel, we often spend little time reflecting on the gospel itself.  Furthermore, we often live as if the gospel is only for “lost” people and not also for those of us who have been “found.”  In this class we will explore historic Christian teaching regarding the doctrine of humanity, the person and work of Christ, and the doctrine of salvation.  Together these doctrines shape our understanding of the gospel.  We will explore the basis of salvation in the Father’s sovereign plan; the accomplishment of salvation through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ; and the application of salvation to God’s children by the Holy Spirit.  We will examine these doctrines as they are taught in Scripture and confessed by the church so that we may better live to the glory of the triune God.

Dates: Monday to Friday, February 13-17, 2023

Time: 9:30 – 11:30am and 1:00 – 3:00pm EST

Location: Lake Hart (BBSC)

Tuition: $250

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Dr. Pierce

This course will trace the global expansion of Christianity from its beginnings to the present era. Attention will be paid to the theological, cultural, sociological, and missiological dimensions of the worldwide Christian movement as it developed and spread throughout history. In addition to exploring European and American Christian history, the course will also investigate African, Asian, and Latin American varieties of Christianity, which are currently enjoying resurgence in the global south.

Dates: Monday to Friday, March 6-10, 2023

Time: 9:30 – 11:30am and 1:00 – 3:00pm EST

Location: Lake Hart (BBSC)

Tuition: $250

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