A study of the principles and practices of a Baptist church.
About This Course
Course Name/Code: Baptist Polity, GPA 614
Description: A study of the function of a Baptist church from a Biblical and historical perspective, with special attention given to current trends in Baptist polity. The course will examine the distinctives of historic Baptist churches, the governmental structure and officers of a local church, the discipline of the membership, the responsibility of a church in society, and trends in church polity in our movement.
*Prerequisites: Credits/Hours: 2
Instructors and Texts
Instructors Who Teach This Course: Dr. Larry Oats
Required Text(s) Students must purchase and possess the required text(s) by the first day of class. Order early:
Course Workload Preview
The following preview of anticipated course workload is subject to instructor change.
- Complete the required reading.
- Participate in the online discussion.
- Write a research paper on any area of Baptist Polity that interests you.
- Take a final exam.
- Submit a summary of all reading completed for the class
* = Planning to complete a Maranatha degree? Then. . .
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