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Our course Foundations for Christian Ministry includes more than 600 hours, but only 305 are officially registered in two courses as non-formal education. This means that at the end of the year, our students will not only receive our traditional BSM Diploma, which is recognized among all of our churches, but also two certificates for 305 academic hours. What follows is the list of subjects included on our official certificates.
Course details
Foundations for Christian Ministry is a programme designed for both new believers in Christ and those who, regardless of how many years they have been in church, seek to build a strong foundation for their faith. This is not a mere ABC of Christian doctrines, rather a rich set of subjects that will help students strengthen their faith in the following three key areas: Spiritual disciplines, Academic thinking, and Practical ministry.
- Duration: 9 months (Sep/Jun)
- Certification: Non-Formal Education
- Format: On-campus, full-time
- Price: €2500 (year 2023/24)
Certificate 1 — Nr. JNP/2-25.2/22/13
Biblical foundation for Christian ministry
160h
This course aims at deepening the students’ knowledge of the Bible, including its nature, divisions (New and Old Testament), and overall structure (torah, historical books, gospels, epistles, and more). It also aims at introducing students to the context of the different books that compose the Bible, looking particularly at their authors, contemporary geography and intended recipients.
| Topic | Teacher | Hours |
| Introduction to the Bible | Mauro Martinez (Argentina) | 16 |
| Biblical History and Geography | Marina Gustsone (Latvia) | 14 |
| Old Testament Survey | Damaris Pedraza (Argentina) | 18 |
| New Testament Survey | Alvis Freidenfeld (Latvia) | 16 |
| Pentateuch | Natalia Antonicheva (Latvia) | 18 |
| Synoptic Gospels | Matias Pecile (Argentina) | 18 |
| Acts of the Apostles | Tom King (UK) | 14 |
| Pastoral Epistles | Nikolai Grib (Latvia) | 14 |
| Epistle to the Romans | Mark Jakovlev (Latvia) | 16 |
| First Epistle to the Corinthians | Tom King (UK) | 16 |
After this course, students will be able to:
- Distinguish the divisions and structure of the Bible, as well as explain its divine nature.
- Recognise biblical authors, their letters, recipients, as well as their relationship with the overall biblical message.
- Appreciate the historical and cultural value of Scripture today.
- Draw from the Bible spiritual, relevant, and practical insights for today’s Christians.
Certificate 2 — Nr. JNP/2-25.2/22/14
Theological foundation for Christian ministry
145h
This is a theological course whose primary purpose is to teach students skills for developing a Christian mind. It aims at helping students think theologically, frame their own Christian worldview, and sharpen their ability to critically reflect. Additionally, it looks to equip students with the necessary knowledge to better articulate their faith in light of contemporary challenges the Church faces today.
| Topic | Teacher | Hours |
| Theology I: Theology proper | Victor Volchenko (Latvia) | 22 |
| Theology II: Ecclesiology | Daniel Ozolinkevich (Latvia) | 12 |
| Theology III: Soteriology | Daniel Ozolinkevich (Latvia) | 12 |
| Theology IV: Pneumatology | Doug Linser (US) | 16 |
| Contemporary Christian History in Eastern Europe | Natalia Antonicheva (Latvia) | 18 |
| Introduction to Apologetics | Erland Zalucki (Latvia) | 18 |
| Communication Skills | Julija Martinesa (Latvia) | 15 |
| Physical and Spiritual Health | Eva Mence (Latvia) | 12 |
| Introduction to Ethical Systems | Mauro Martinez (Argentina) | 20 |
After this course, students will be able to:
- Articulate the philosophical foundation for Christianity’s most important doctrines: God, the church, and salvation.
- Read and interpret biblical principles in light of their theology and practice.
- Make a case for God and their faith in Christ.
- Draw from the Bible spiritual, relevant, and practical insights for today’s Christians.
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- Ozolnieki, Latvia
- bsmlatvia@gmail.com
- +371 24550934