February-May 2010
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Program Objectives
Church leaders are expected to teach the Bible in various settings with a variety of different constituents. The Certificate in Teaching the Bible is designed to give pastors, Sunday-school teachers and lay ministry leaders insight into using the Bible more effectively with children, youth and adults. The certificate is specifically designed to provide the following:

• an overview of the narrative and key theological themes of the Bible;
• practical skills and tools to teach the Bible with power and effectiveness;
• support in ministry and networking opportunities with others who regularly teach the Bible.

This non-degree program is open to all pastors, Sunday-school teachers and church leaders who are regularly called upon to teach the Bible. The course includes:

• participation in seminars that meet on Saturdays every two weeks from February to May. All seminars meet from 9 am - 3pm;
• participation in a small cohort-learning community;
• reading assignments, reflection and group discussion;
• completion of a final project that relates to the coursework.

Program Topics

Session 1 – Feb. 13, 2010 Major Themes in Christian Theology
Session 2 – Feb. 27, 2010 Major Themes in the Old Testament
Session 3 – March 13, 2010 Major Themes in the New Testament
Session 4 – March 27, 2010 Teaching Skills 101
Session 5 – April 17, 2010 Teaching the Bible in Small Groups
Session 6 – April 24, 2010 Teaching through Catechesis and Mentoring
Session 7 – May 8, 2010 Teaching the Bible to Adults
Session 8 – May 22, 2010 Teaching the Bible to Children/Youth

Program Cost

$495 (Includes books and lunch)

For More Information

To learn more about this program, please contact Tim Dolan, Ph.D., 509. 777.4676 (tdolan@whitworth.edu), or Michelle Pace, 509.777.3275 (mpace@whitworth.edu).

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