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Renewal Christian Education - CurriculumOverview | Curriculum | FAQs | Class Descriptions | Online Registration Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Rom. 12:2) As part of our vision to renew lives in Christ to transform our city and the world, we seek to equip each person with a well-rounded Christian education for a lifetime of holiness and ministry. We offer classes and seminars that present a gospel-centered worldview, emphasize the transformation of the entire person and apply the gospel to all of life. The classes are grouped into three disciplines: Bible & Theology, Gospel Transformation, and Mission & Ministry. "Core" CurriculumWe highly recommend going through our “core” curriculum of seven classes. The "core" includes what we believe to be the minimum foundational education that every member should receive in order to be rooted and established in the Gospel and propelled out for the work of the Gospel. This may be accomplished at the quickest in a two-year span, as shown below. Whether you are committed long-term here at Renewal, preparing for the mission field, or with us just for a season, it is our prayer that through us you will be prepared to do the good work to which God is calling you. The “core” curriculum consists of three Bible & Theology classes, two Gospel transformation classes, and two Mission & Ministry classes, as denoted below. It is designed to help our people read and understand the Scriptures for themselves, both "along" the whole Bible (biblical theology) and “across” the whole Bible (systematic theology), as well as apply the Scriptures to the particular issues of their hearts and lives for transformation. The “core” also includes a few introductory missional components: an exploration of one’s spiritual gifts and passions for kingdom service, evangelism training, and exposure to missions and mercy ministry. “CORE” CURRICULUM (2-year intensive track)
On top of our “core” curriculum, elective classes covering a wide range of topics (theology, counseling, ministry-specific training) will be offered in the coming semesters. Class Cycles and TimesEach fall and each spring, we will offer Saturday Series classes (which meet for 2 five-hour sessions on Saturdays) and Sunday Series classes (which meet for 8 one-hour sessions on Sundays).
List of ClassesBIBLE & THEOLOGY Gospel Foundations Class (Core) – (offered as a Fall or Spring Saturday Series class) Unlocking the Old Testament Story: Christ the Key (Core) – Fall Sunday Series only Reading the New Testament For All Its Worth (Core) – Spring Sunday Series only Possible Electives: GOSPEL TRANSFORMATION Gospel Transformation I: How People Change (Core) – Fall Saturday Series only Gospel Transformation II: Helping People Change (Core) – Spring Saturday Series only Possible Electives: MISSION & MINISTRY Renewal as a Way of Life: Spirituality of Soul, Work, and Leisure (Core) – Fall Sunday Series only Being on God’s Mission: Doing Justice and Speaking Grace (Core) – Spring Sunday Series only Possible Electives: (September 9, 2007) |
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