TRIM Academy Level Courses
Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center, in conjunction with Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership offers some courses each academic year which could count of the “academy” level of TRIM requirements. Marilyn Lerch is the TRIM Coordinator through the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership. Questions about TRIM transcripts should be directed to the district TRIM Coordinator or to Marilyn Lerch.
Upcoming On-line TAL courses through SVMC:
Judges
September 28 - November 6, 2009
Susan Jeffers
In this online course, we will study the Old Testament book of Judges. We will try to read Judges "as if for the first time," paying close attention to what the biblical text actually says and what it might mean. We will consult commentaries and other resources for information about the ancient world and what the Church has thought about this book of the Bible, in an effort to become better equipped for biblically grounded ministry. Students will be expected to read and think about assigned biblical and other texts, to participate in online class discussion, and to learn a bit of the biblical Hebrew language relevant to our study. Students will complete a group study project to engage more deeply with some aspect of the book of Judges, demonstrating effective use of resources such as Bible dictionaries and commentaries, and ability to use the Bible in ministry.
For more information:
http://www.read-the-bible.org/SVMC-Judges.htm
2 Corinthians
February 8 - March 19, 2010
Susan Jeffers
February 8-March 19, 2010
For more information:
http://www.read-the-bible.org/SVMC-2Corinthians.htm
Upcoming On-site TAL Courses
Brethren Polity and Practice
November 20 - 22, 2009
Young Center, Elizabethtown College
Warren Eshbach
This course is designed to enable a student to study and understand the ecclesiology, history, and polity of the Church of the Brethren. During this course, studetns will explore the ecclesiology in the Anabaptist and Pietist tradition in general, and the Church of the Brethren in particular. In addition, students will examine the changing nature of organization and polity in the Church of the Brethren, while gaining an understanding of the relationship of congregation, district, and denomination. Included in this cousre will be the study of the relationship between the cultural context and organizational patterns of congregations.
Exploring the Call
April 15 - 18, 2010
Spring Creek Church of the Brethren
Pat Horst
This course provides a process for developing and articulating the call of God within the student's life. The process includes biblical reflection, plus the development of a brief timeline and storyboard canvas leading to a one page personalized calling statement. This course provides individual reflection, prayer, utilization of Scriptures, as well as encouragement and affirmation by the Body of Christ in small group interaction. Within a small group atmosphere, studetns share past and present life situations as they reflect upon God's call on their lives.
