DSP Courses
To ensure high quality courses covering a full spectrum of material foundational to a clear biblical understanding of ministry, the Commission on Ministry and Doctrine appointed distinguished Brethren in Christ pastors, college professors and seminary professors to serve on the Equipping for Ministry Team.
This team, each distinguished and proven in his or her field, developed the well-rounded curriculum for the Directed Study Program. The team appointed the syllabi writers and faculty, and the Equipping for Ministry Team will continue to provide oversight as the Directed Study Program works to meet the needs of its students and the Brethren in Christ church.
To shape and support pastors in the biblical convictions that are at the heart of our life and work as a church, the Directed Study Program offers a full range of courses in Bible, Theology, Church History, and Ministry. These courses are designed to be flexible, relational, and affordable. To be accessible to the greatest number of participants, these non-credit courses are available on-line.
Successful completion of ten required courses along with two elective courses chosen by the student meets the academic requirements for ordination.
Participant Testimonials
Select any course below to view its description.
The per-course fee is $125.00. A limited number of scholarships are available.
To apply for a scholarship, send a written description of your need including the exact amount of aid you are requesting to:
Dr. Dorothy Gish
P.O. Box A
Grantham, PA 17027
email: gish@messiah.edu
Courses Listed by Term
Summer 2007
Fall 2007
Spring 2008
Summer 2008
List of Courses
B101r Bible Survey
B103r Biblical Interpretation
B201r Pentateuch
B202r Synoptic Gospels
H101r History of Christianity
M102r Evangelism
M103r Intentional Discipleship
M106r The World Christian Movement
M202r Pastoral Care and Counseling I
T101r Basic Christian Doctrines
B203 Paul and His Letters
B204 Historical Books
H201 North American Church History
H202 Anabaptist Story
H203 The Heritage of Pietism
H302 Life and Thought of John Wesley
H303 History of Evangelism, Revival and Renewal
M101 Nature and Mission of the Church
M205 Small Group Ministries
M306a Spiritual Formation I
M306b Spiritual Formation II
M311 World Religions
T102 Life in the Holy Spirit
T203 Christian Ethics
T205 Theology of Peacemaking
