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Lay Study Courses

ABCNYS LAY STUDY PROGRAM
2022 COURSES 


​WINTER 2023

.CHRISTIAN ETHICS – STARTING JANUARY 9, 2023
This will be an interactive course focused on thinking through contemporary issues and moral questions from a Christian perspective.

When:  Monday evenings 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Online via Zoom.
Instructor: Rev. George Stefani, stefani.george@gmail.com
Textbook: An Introduction to Christian Ethics: Goals, Duties, and Virtues by Robin W. Lovin. Abingdon Press, 2010.
 
MINISTRY TO INDIVIDUALS – STARTING FEBRUARY 7, 2023  
When:  Tuesday evenings 7:00 – 9:00 pm. – Online via Zoom.
Instructor:  Rev. Dennis Christiansen, dennischristiansen@htva.net

SPRING 2023

OLD TESTAMENT – STARTING APRIL 13, 2023   
This course is designed to introduce the student to:
  • the historical and cultural context of the Old Testament
  • the concepts of scriptural inspiration and canon
  • the types and characteristics of the literary genre and corresponding methods of interpretation of the books of the Old Testament
  • the purposes for writing the various books of the Old Testament
  • the theories of authorship of the books of the Old Testament
  • the major themes of the books of the Old Testament and their role in developing covenants between God and the Hebrew people. 
When:  Thursday evenings 7:00 – 9:00 pm. – Online via Zoom.
Instructor:  Rev. David Waldo, dwaldo63@gmail.com
Required Textbook: DeRouchie, Jason. What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About:  A Survey of Jesus’ Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Academic; Illustrated Ed. 2013.

INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN COUNSELING – STARTING APRIL 17, 2023  
This course is designed to equip students to understand life and relational challenges that will be faced by the people with who they minister to, identify resources that are available and explore ways they can help.

When: 
Monday evenings 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Online via Zoom.
Instructor: Rev. George Stefani, stefani.george@gmail.com
Required Textbook:  Christian Counseling; A Comprehensive Guide, 3rd Edition, Gary R. Collins; Zondervan Publishing; 2007.

BAPTIST HERITAGE – STARTING DATE TBD
Instructor: Rev. Suzi Harriff, msrevsuzi@aol.com

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To Register:  Complete registration form (scroll down to download) and mail with payment (payable to ABCNYS) to ABCNYS, 3218 James St., Syracuse NY 13206. You can also pay online at  http://www.abc-nys.org/lay-study-program.html 

Fees
The tuition is $110 per course. For family members living in the same house, the course fee is $110 for the first person and $60 for each subsequent person. Students may audit a course, without credit, for $60. The cost of the textbooks for each course is in addition to the tuition.

Questions:  Rev. Leon Oaks-Lee (315.637.0023
, leon.oakslee@gmail.com

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​Baptist Churches
​of New York State

3218 James Street
​Syracuse, NY  13206
315.863.7148    (office phone)            office@abc-nys.org 

315.863.7336    (J. Kelsey phone)       jkelsey@abc-nys.org

518.380.4510    (J. Hugenot phone)   jhugenot@abc-nys.org 
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  • Home
  • WHO WE ARE
    • CHURCHES >
      • ADIRONDACK
      • ALLEGANY-CATTARAUGUS
      • BROOME-TIOGA
      • CAPITAL AREA
      • CHAUTAUQUA
      • FINGER LAKES
      • FRANSEGO
      • IROQUOIS
      • LIVING WATERS
      • MADISON
      • MID-HUDSON/UNION
      • MOHAWK-ONEIDA
      • NIAGARA AREA
      • NORTH COUNTRY
      • WAYNE
      • WEGO
    • BOARD OF MISSION >
      • BOM Minutes & financials
    • STAFF >
      • Executive Minister
      • Associate Executive Minister
      • ABY Program Director
      • Admin Assistant
    • RESOURCES
    • BLOGS >
      • J Kelsey Blog
      • J Hugenot Blog
    • Contact
  • CALENDAR
  • REGION OFFERING
  • MINISTRIES
    • AMERICAN BAPTIST YOUTH >
      • ABY About
      • ABY Convention Details
      • ABY Register >
        • ABY Online Registration
        • ABY Housing
      • ABY Mission Project
      • ABY Donate Page
    • COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY
    • BOUNDARY TRAINING FOR CLERGY
    • GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
    • LAY STUDY PROGRAM >
      • LS Courses
      • LS Course Overviews
    • Part Time Ministry in Upstate New York
    • MISSIONS >
      • DISASTER RELIEF
      • MISSIONARY VISIT
      • COMMUNITY MISSIONS NIAGARA FALLS
    • PASTORAL CARE TEAM
    • REGIONAL ENHANCEMENT TEAM
    • FINANCIAL LITERACY CONFERENCE
    • NYS Baptist History Webinar
  • PARTNERS
  • GIVING TO THE REGION