Mini-Courses

What is a Mini-Course?

  • Self-paced, self-directed online learning
  • Includes audio narration and videos, but no facilitated discussion
  • Feature materials by md传媒国产剧 College faculty
  • Can be completed in short blocks of time
  • Self-check at the end of each section
  • FREE of charge and available 24/7, year-round

What Mini-Courses Are Offered?

Preaching Courses

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Touchstones for Preaching

Touchstones for Preaching听is a resource designed to help ordained and lay preachers craft an engaging homily and preach effectively. The six Basic Touchstones review how one shapes a homily and cultivates the habits needed to compose weekly homilies as part of one鈥檚 ministry. The Special Touchstones address considerations about preaching on special occasions, e.g., weddings and funerals; preaching to special audiences, e.g., children; and preaching on special topics, e.g., justice.听 Each video is presented by an experienced preacher or a homiletics teacher.

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Flesh Made Word:听The Art of Crafting a Homily听

This series introduces the viewer to the art of crafting a homily through a variety of preaching approaches. Much of the material is visual, and the examples are designed to explore a wide range of preaching methods, styles, and techniques. 听This process was designed for both the seasoned and beginner preacher. 听Each unit contains an introduction, a homily, and a conversation.听 The topics covered include: preaching with a prop, a black saints celebration, mission preaching, preaching to children, preaching on Palm Sunday, bi-lingual preaching, pesame as a para-liturgical service, preaching as a Bible character, and multimedia preaching.

New Testament Cources

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The Birth of Jesus: Two Gospel Accounts

Explore the infancy narratives of Matthew and Luke and encounter each Evangelist's unique insights into the spiritual meaning of Jesus' birth.听 Ideal study for a richer observance of Advent and Christmas.听 Includes introductory material on reading the Bible, and an overview of the two Gospels.听 Content by Dr. Philip Cunningham, former director of the md传媒国产剧 College Center for Christian-Jewish Learning.听

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The Death of Jesus: Four Gospel Accounts

Explore the four different Gospel passion narratives and encounter each Evangelist's unique insights into the spiritual meaning of Jesus' death.听 A rich study for Lent and/or Holy Week.听 Includes introductory material on reading the Bible, and an overview of the four Gospels.听 Content by Dr. Philip Cunningham, former director of the md传媒国产剧 College Center for Christian-Jewish Learning.听

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El Nacimiento de Jes煤s: Dos Relatos Evang茅licos

Explorar las historias de la infancia de Jes煤s seg煤n Mateo y Lucas, y conozca la manera 煤nica como cada evangelista interpreta el sentido espiritual del nacimiento de Jes煤s. Un estudio ideal para vivir m谩s de lleno el Adviento y la Navidad. Incluye material introductorio sobre la Biblia y una presentaci贸n inicial a cada uno de los dos Evangelios. El contenido fue dise帽ado por el Dr. Philip Cunningham, antiguo director del centro para el aprendizaje sobre relaciones entre cristianos y jud铆os ubicado en md传媒国产剧 College, y traducido por el Dr. Hosffman Ospino.

La Muerte de Jes煤s: Cuatro Narrativas Evang茅licas

Explorar las narrativas de la Pasi贸n de los cuatro Evangelios y encuentra los 煤nicos significados espirituales de la muerte de Jes煤s que cada Evangelista ofrece.听 Un estudio apropiado para la Cuaresma o la Semana Santa que incluye materiales introductorios para leer la biblia y una visi贸n general de los cuatro evangelios. El contenido fue dise帽ado por el Dr. Philip Cunningham, antiguo director del centro para el aprendizaje sobre relaciones entre cristianos y jud铆os ubicado en md传媒国产剧 College, y traducido por Hosffman Ospino.