Spring 2026 Courses
PM 502: Christian Vocation & Transformation
Professors: Dr. Jim Belcher and Dr. Richard Winston
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Format: In-person and live video conference for distance students
Course Description:
This course introduces students to God’s great purpose for the world and our calling to serve that purpose in discipleship for the Church, family, and community. Emphasis is placed upon growing in the grace of God and discerning one’s gifts and calling within the service of God. Additionally, the course will address the foundations of theological research and writing, providing training in the ETS Style Manual. All master’s-level students must complete this course in one of their first two semesters of enrollment. Three hours.

Dr. Jim Belcher, Research Professor of Historical and Pastoral Theology
Email: belcher@erskine.edu

Dr. Richard Winston, Associate Professor of New Testament | Director of the MATS and Th.M. programs.
Email: winston@erskine.edu
