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Continuing Education and Enrichment for the Lifelong Learner    

Learning is a lifelong journey. There are many opportunities to broaden your horizons and gain new insights and knowledge.
Take some time to view our online and continuing education courses listed below, and consider registering! Courses begin at $50 per course up to regular tuition rates for credit courses.

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Online Distance Learning Courses

For the lifelong learner, Columbia Bible College offers a variety of exciting course options each semester.  These courses are “for credit” courses and can be taken for personal growth and interest or can be applied toward a degree at Columbia Bible College. 

Summer 2010 Online Courses run from May 31- July 23, 2010Fall 2010 Online Courses run from August 31- December 4, 2010Spring 2010 Online Courses run from January 18- April 23, 2010 

 Through membership in a consortium of Christian colleges and universities, Columbia Bible College makes the following courses available in biblical studies, Christian history, religious studies, and ministry.  The courses are taught by highly qualified and diverse Christian professors and ministry practitioners.  These educational experiences are delivered through a combination of textbooks, lectures and other learning experiences on CD and DVD, and selected internet resources.   Students interact with their professors, as well as other students in the same course, through email, bulletin board discusses, threaded discussions, and written response papers.  Examinations are completed online in most cases; in some courses the student will be required to identify a proctor who will receive and monitor the exam written by the student in  traditional format.  Grades are filed by the professor with Columbia Bible College, where your official transcript is held. 

 Please contact the Admissions Office (admissions@columbiabc.edu or 1.800.283.0881) to apply for distance education courses, or to receive further information.

Online Courses offered at Columbia Bible College  

 Life of Christ (4- 3 credit courses)This is a four part harmonized study of Christ in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.  Semester 1 covers the beginnings of the gospel through the first year of ministry.  Semester 2 studies the later Galilean ministry, including the feeding of the 5000 and the transfiguration.  Semester 3 investigates the later Judean and Perean ministry, up to the final week of Jesus’ life.  Semester 4 concludes this extensive study with the passion of Christ through the ascension. 
Professor: Mark Moore is Professor of New Testament at Ozark Christian College.  He holds the BTh (Ozark Christian College; the MA in Religious Studies (Southwest Missouri State University; and is a doctoral candidate at the International Baptist Theological Seminary in Prague, Czech Republic.
Professor: James Marcum is retired professor of New Testament and Ethics at Ozark Christian College and holds the Bth and MA (Cincinnati Bible Seminary).
OFFERED IN ALL SEMEMSTERS

 The Book of Hebrews:  An exegetical study of the book of Hebrews focusing on the superiority of Jesus and His covenant to all other religious persons and systems.  Students will learn the contents of Hebrews, practice solid doctrinal thinking about its teachings and experience the freeing impact of Jesus’ “once-for-all” atonement.  Professor: Kenny Boles is Professor of Greek & New Testament at Ozark Christian College.  He holds the following degrees: B.Th., Ozark Bible College, 1968; M.A. in Biblical and Patristic Greek, Abilene Christian College, 1972; Additional study includes Missouri Southern State University and Abilene Christian University.OFFERED IN ALL SEMEMSTERS


Old Testament Survey: 
This course is an intermediate level survey of the background, contents, and theology of the 39 books of the Old Testament.  Emphasis will be placed on understanding how the Old Testament is understood in its own context and yet speaks to our contemporary situations as Christians.  Students will read the entire Old Testament and a textbook; answer essay questions based on their reading and on notations taken from watching the CD lectures; interact weekly online with the professor and fellow students; and complete proctored examinations. 
Professor:  Dr. Paul Kissling holds the MDiv (Lincoln Christian Seminary), and the MTh (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School); and completed a PhD in Hebrew Bible at University of Sheffield in England.
OFFERED IN ALL SEMEMSTERS


New Testament Survey: 
Students participate in a survey of the New Testament text, canon and historical background of the New Testament, including examination of the dates, authorship, circumstances, and content of each book. 
Professor:  Dr. Greg Linton is Professor of New Testament at Johnson Bible College.  He holds the BA, MDiv (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the PhD in Mew Testament and Christian Origins (Duke University).
OFFERED IN FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS


Bible Lands and Lifeways: 
This course presents a multimedia exploration of the geography and cultures of the Bible.  The class incorporates onsite videos, interactive maps, and a variety of learning tools to help students explore the Holy Land
Professor:  Dr. Mark S. Ziese is Chair of the Bible Studies Department at Cincinnati Christian University, teaching in Old Testament and Archaeology.  He holds the BBL; the MA (Cincinnati Bible Seminary); MA (Hebrew Union College; and completed the PhD at Andrews University.  He has excavated in Israel, Jordan, and Palestine.
OFFERED IN FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS
 


Creative Bible Teaching: 
Practical methods for teaching the Bible, including principles of teaching and learning, and lesson construction.  Students are guided in the step-by-step development of lesson plans.  Various teaching techniques are researched, discussed and presented in field experiences by the student. 
Professor:  Dr. Rick Chromey is the Director of George Fox University – Boise Campus, located in Boise, Idaho.  He has previously been Asst. Professor of Youth and Family Ministries at Kentucky Christian University, and is an active youth worker, speaker, and writer.  He holds the BS (Nebraska Christian College); MRE (Cincinnati Bible Seminary), and DMin (George Fox Seminary).
OFFERED IN ALL SEMEMSTERS


Youth Ministry Dynamics: 
This course focuses on the organization and administration of an effective youth program for the local church.  Characteristics and needs of today’s youth will be examined, as well as how to meet those needs through the gospel.  Included is a history of youth ministry, developing a personal philosophy, goals, qualifications, staff relations, retreats, discipleship programs, and other administrative tasks required to develop a balanced youth program. 
Professor:  Dr. Gary Austiak is the Director of Psychology and Counseling at Ozark Christian College.  He has also served as the Director of Youth Ministries and Resources at Christ in Youth of Joplin, Missouri.  He holds the BA; MA and MDiv (Lincoln Christian Seminary; and the DMin (Abilene Christian University).
OFFERED IN FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS


Personal Evangelism in a Post-Christian World: 
A class in personal evangelism cannot be taught from a strictly academic perspective.  This class will examine evangelism as it takes place in Scripture, as well as study different approaches to evangelism which are used successfully in North American churches today. 
Professor:  Dr. Terry Bowland is Professor of Ministry and New Testament at Ozark Christian College.  He Holds the BA and BTh; MA and MDiv (Lincoln Christian Seminary); and DMin (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School).
OFFERED IN FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS


Church History: 
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the history of Christianity.  This introductory course is designed to acquaint the student with the broad scope of the history of the Church over two thousand years.  At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the four major time periods in Christian history:  Early, Medieval, Renaissance-Reformation, and Modern. 
Professor:  Dr. James North is Professor of Church History at Cincinnati Christian University.  He hold the BA; MA (University of Chicago; and PhD (University of Illinois).
OFFERED IN FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS


Foundations of World Religions: 
This course includes an introduction to the theories, origins, and functions of religion.  In addition to a survey of primitive and basic religions, it will study the major religions of the world, classified by their geographical areas of origin:  India, China, Japan, and the Middle East.  The course concludes with a study of the response of Christianity to these world religions.
Professor:  Dr. Leonard Thompson is an evangelist, pastor, teacher and broadcaster.  He has conducted ministry in the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Australia.  He pastors the Annanagar Church of Christ in Chennai (Madras) India.  He regularly teaches in theological schools in Asia, and broadcasts four times a week through Radio Sri Lanka.  He hols the BSL (Manila Bible Seminary); MA (Cincinnati Bible Seminary); MA (Wheaton College); BD (Serampore College, India); DMin (Fuller Theological Seminary).
OFFERED IN FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS


Introduction to Islam:  
The course is a survey of key elements in the life of Islam – beliefs, practices, and institutions – from a biblical perspective, with the goal of preparing Christians for ministry to Muslims.  Attention is given to the role of Muhammad, the Quran, diversity within Islam, and Islamic values, thought, social structure, and theology in view of the helps and hindrances to evangelism presented by each. 
Professor:  Dr. Robert Douglas is Professor of World Mission and Church Growth at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary.  He holds the BA; MA (Abilene Christian College); MA (Fuller Theological Seminary); and PhD (University of Southern California)>  He was Executive Driector of the Zwemer Institute of Muslim Studies, and served for ten years as a missionary to Muslims in Libya, Egypt, and Lebanon.  He has previously taught at Fuller Theological Seminary and Pepperdine University.  He was founder and director of Middle East Bible Training College in Beirut, Lebanon.
OFFERED IN FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS



Christian Worship: History & Practice. 
A course giving an overview of the history of Christian worship from the first century to the present, focusing primarily on worship in the Western (Latin) and Protestant traditions.  The course emphasizes the theology, architecture, practice (liturgy), art, and music of corporate worship in the Roman world, Europe, and the United States. The lecture format is used, complemented by electronic multi-media and group projects.  It would be most helpful for thestudent to have taken a Church History course prior to this class. 
Professor:  Dr. Tom Lawson is Professor of Christian Worship, Old Testament and New Testament at Ozark Christian College since 2003.  He holds the following degrees: Bth from Ozark Bible College (1975); MA in New Testament  (1986)  and an MA in Church History (2002), both from Cincinnati Bible Seminary; D Min from Abilene Christian University (1992).  He has also done graduate work at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  From 1987 to 2003 he was Professor of New Testament at Kentucky Christian University.  From 1982 to 1987 he served
as Minister of the North Syracuse Church, Syracuse, New York.  He was Associate Director of Christ-In-Youth from 1975 to 1979.
OFFERED IN FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS


Children’s Ministry: 
A course examining the principles and methods for effective ministry to children, birth through fifth grade.  Special attention will be given to discipline, teaching worship and evangelism. 
Professor:  Dr. Rick Chromey is currently the Director of the George Fox University -Boise Center in Boise, ID.  He has served Assistant Professor of Youth and Family Ministries at Kentucky Christian University, Grayson, Ky.  He is an active youth worker, speaker, writer and travels widely as a representative and workshop leader for Group Magazine.  He is the author of Youth Ministry in Small Churches and The Children’s Ministry Guide for Churches (Group, 1990 & 1995)  He holds the following degrees: BS in Pastoral Ministries, Nebraska Christian College and MRE in Christian Education, Cincinnati Bible Seminary.  He received his DMin degree under Dr. Leonard Sweet from George Fox Seminary, Portland, Oregon, in 2007 with an emphasis on “Leadership in the Emerging Culture”.  He previously taught at St. Louis Christian College.
OFFERED IN ALL SEMEMSTERS
 


The cost of each Online Course is approximately $855.00 ($285.00 per credit- each course being 3 credits).  Columbia Bible College will send the course to you  prior to the beginning of each semester but not prior to full payment being received.   Please contact the Admissions Office (admissions@columbiabc.edu or 1.800.283.0881) to apply for distance education courses, or to receive further information.To apply, click here.                Questions? Contact Aaron Roorda, Director of Admissions     Tel: 604-853-3567(301) Email: admissions@columbiabc.edu   To Request More Information click here

 


Continuing Education Courses

For the lifelong learner, Columbia Bible College offers a variety of exciting course options each semester.  Columbia Bible College’s Continuing Education Courses are offered for personal growth and enrichment and cannot be taken for credit toward a degree unless pre-arranged with our Academic Department.

Columbia Bible College’s Continuing Education Courses are offered throughout the year at a variety of times and in a variety of lengths and delivery formats.  Please check back regularly or contact our Admissions Department at admissions@columbiabc.edu for the latest course offerings and their times and locations.


Audit Course Options ($100 per audit hour)

   
Suggested for Spring 2010:
o    Introduction to Biblical Studies
o   Minor Prophets
o       Psalms
o       Community Youth Work
o       Church Planting
o       World Religions
o       Introduction to Christian History
o   The Christian Imagination
o   Rock, Faith, and Pop Culture
o   Urban Missions


Continuing Ed. Courses: 4-6 week sessions 

Apply here for continuing education session courses 

Leading Children’s Ministries
Instructor:  Robyn Dueck, B.A., Children’s Pastor, Northview Community Church
Dates:  Tuesday evenings, Feb. 16, 23, March 2, 9
Time:    7:00pm – 8:15pm

Robyn has more than 20 years direct experience in children’s ministries – as a member of pastoral staff in BC congregations, and as a volunteer when her own children were small. She has two bachelor’s degrees:  one in fashion design, and one in Biblical Leadership.  Both have been central in her ministries with children.

Robyn will lead the class in defining a philosophy and theology of ministry to children, and provide insight about volunteer recruitment and mentoring, curriculum selection and implementation, and working within the wider church ministries.

Cost:  $100 per person.  Groups of 3 or more registering together:  $50 per person

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Journaling for Personal and Spiritual Growth
Instructor: April Yamasaki, M.C.S., Lead Pastor, Emmanuel Mennonite Church
Dates: Thursday evenings, March 4, 11, 18, 25,
Time: 7:00-8:15pm
 
April Yamasaki was a faculty member and writer-in-residence at Columbia before being called into pastoral ministry. In addition to serving her own congregation, she continues to write and publish for the wider church, and is a life-long journal keeper.  This 4-week series on journaling is grounded in Scripture and prayer, and will be led workshop-style with practical instruction, time for journaling exercises, and dialogue.

Cost:  $100 per person.  Groups of 3 or more registering together:  $50 per person.
 
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Thank you for your interest in "Life That Works:  Studies in the Book of James". Unfortunately this course has been postponed until Fall 2010. Please check back in August for more information and registration.
Instructor:  Jeff Bucknam, M.Th., Pastor, Northview Community Church
Jeff completed his graduate program at Dallas Theological Seminary, and is currently also a D.Min. candidate.  He is known for his excellent communication abilities, and his passion for the Word and the lived expression of a life centered in the Word.  Jeff recently preached through the book of James, and will be sharing four selected studies from this highly practical New Testament Book.


Please contact the Admissions Office (admissions@columbiabc.edu or 1.800.283.0881) to apply for any of our Continuing Education courses, or to receive further information.Questions? Contact Aaron Roorda, Director of Admissions     Tel: 604-853-3567(301) Email: admissions@columbiabc.edu 
   
To apply today click here.   To Request More Information click here

  

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