Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Courses

Day: 4 Saturdays: 6/6, 6/27, 7/18, 8/8

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Online

Format: live video conference only

Course Description:

This course explores the writings and legacy of Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield who taught at Princeton Seminary from 1887–1921. Students will do original research into Warfield’s scholarly books, essays, and published sermons, while investigating the secondary historiography on Warfield and Old Princeton Seminary. Warfield’s relevance for pastoral ministry and the life of the Church will be of special concern. Elective. Three hours.

Adjunct Professor of Historical Theology

Email: david.smith@erskine.edu

Day: Week-long intensive, July 13–17

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Due West & Online

Format: in-person and live video conference

Course Description:

This course analyzes the biblical theme of mission and its significance for the development of a missional ecclesiology. Students explore missional Church models of ministry and consider implications of the models for 21st century Church ministry. Elective. Three hours.

Research Professor of Historical and Pastoral Theology

Email: belcher@erskine.edu

Day: –

Time: –

Location: Online

Format: asynchronous with weekly live video conference sessions required

Course Description:

This course explores the biblical and theological basis for Christian leadership. The principal aspects of Christian leadership – character, competency, and change – are examined in relationship to one another and to their practice in the Church and in society. Elective. Three hours.

Dean of the Seminary | Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Educational Leadership

Email: seth.nelson@erskine.edu

Day: 4 Saturdays: 5/30, 6/20, 7/11, 8/1;

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Online

Format: live video conference only

Course Description:

This course builds on the student’s introductory study of Apologetics through targeted readings and research. Students will identify a significant historical or contemporary Christian apologist and investigate in-depth the apologist’s methodology, theological framework, and significant contributions to the apologetics enterprise. Students will make use of their findings to construct a critical response to some significant contemporary challenge to the Christian faith from among the following: contemporary cults, non-Christian religions, the new atheism, secularism, or scientism. Elective. Three hours.

Research Professor of Apologetics

Email: janosik@erskine.edu

Day: 4 Mondays: 6/1, 6/22, 7/13, 8/3

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Online

Format: live video conference only

Course Description:

This course examines the books of Judges and Ruth, focusing on their theologies and how they contribute to a multivalued message for the Church. Students explore their call to an ethical, just, and God-centered community. Students conduct exegetical work on Judges and make application to their current ministry contexts.

Professor of Old Testament

Email: schwab@erskine.edu

Phone: 864-379-8882

Day: 4 Mondays: 5/18, 6/15, 7/6, 7/27

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Due West & Online

Format: in-person and live video conference for distance students

Course Description:

This course surveys the background, contents, and unique features of the Gospel of John, and gives attention to the history of interpretation of John. Students assess the value of John’s approach in light of the contemporary challenge of bearing witness to Jesus’ coming. Elective. Three hours.

Distinguished Professor of New Testament Emeritus

Email: melton@erskine.edu

Day: –

Time: –

Location: Online

Format: asynchronous, with some live video conference discussion sessions

Course Description:

This seminar is designed to help students clarify and articulate a theology of ministry in light of their own theological tradition, in conversation with a wide range of theological perspectives. Students read and discuss significant theological thinkers on the doctrine of the Church and its ministry. The course culminates with a final Theology of Ministry paper, in which students describe their own theological perspective on ministry. Required. Three hours.

Associate Professor of Historical and Pastoral Theology | Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program

Email: crain@erskine.edu