| Class | Dates | Teacher(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | Sep 7-Sep 9, 2005 | All faculty | Introduces the staff and students. We will present the course of study that the students will follow over the next two years. Also certain key skills will be emphasized, such as writing, note-taking, etc. |
| Bible Study Methods | Sep 12-30, 2005 | Jeremy Dollar | The students will be taught principles for effectively studying God's Word. Using Howard Hendrick's Living By The Book and Robertson McQuilkin's Understanding and Applying the Bible, they will experience the riches of God's Word through hands-on observation, interpretation and application. The goal of the class is the result of correct understanding of Scripture: a changed life. |
| VUSh /AEP Conference | Oct 11-15, 2005 | N/A | Annual VUSh / AEP Conference (non-CCL activity) |
| New Testament Survey | Oct 17-Nov 1, 2005 | Jack Dabney | So often our knowledge of the New Testament is fragmented, consisting of seemingly unrelated stories in the gospels and Acts and then a bunch of isolated teaching making up the epistles. This class will provide a framework for students to understand the New Testament as a whole. |
| Spiritual Life | Nov 14-18, 2005 | Jim Neathery | The Center for Christian Leadership aims to improve the quality of Christian Leadership in the Albanian church. This class helps students to intentionally look at their leadership style and maximize their strengths while improving their weaknesses. |
| Vocational | Nov 24-25, 2005 | various | Intensive vocational days focusing on computer instruction |
| Missions | Dec 5-9, 2005 | Kay & Trevor Weaver | |
| Evangelism | Dec 12-16, 2005 | Jeremy Dollar | Our Christian faith is not to be lived out introspectively -- we know HIM so that we might MAKE HIM KNOWN. This course educates and encourages students to become active sharers of their faith, both near and far. |
| Reading / Vocational | Jan 4-6, 2006 | various | Reading focus combined with intensive vocational for 3 days. |
| Systematic Theology Introduction | Jan 9-20, 2006 | Bryan Beyer | A knowledge of the essentials of the faith is key to effective leadership in the faith. This class will introduce students to the "Queen of Sciences" on a basic, practical level. |
| Isaiah | Jan 9-20, 2006 | Bryan Beyer | Advanced Studies: The Book of Isaiah (not a requirement for the CCL residential program) |
| Parenting | Feb 3-9, 2006 | Jim Bennet & Morgans | Parenting from a Biblical Perspective (conference format for Friday evening to Saturday, February 3 - 4) |
| Muslim Evangelism | Feb 20-24, 2006 | Alan Bryant | This class seeks to educate the students to the basic tenets of Islam, characteristics of Muslim culture, and ways for us as believers to communicate with and effectively minister to Muslims. |
| Apologetics | Feb 27-Mar 10, 2006 | Austin McCaskill | The students will be taught principles for defending their faith, specifically in an Albanian context. |
| Titus 2 Women's Conference | Mar 15 - 18, 2006 | Denton Bible Church | The Titus 2 conference for women gives them biblical tools as they mentor other women in their relationships. These relationships begin with God and extend to the choices they make as they develop mature, godly relationships. |
| Reading | Mar 20-24, 2006 | Reading focus combined with intensive vocational studies | |
| Marriage | Mar 27-31, 2006 | Wade Coleman | Probably one of the most visible manifestations of our Christian life is in our marriage and in our family, and yet so often this is the last place where we see true life-change into the likeness of Christ. This class will encourage students to follow biblical teaching in their own marriage as well as teaching them how to help others in this vital area. |
| Field Conference | Apr 10-15, 2006 | n/a | Christar-Balkans annual field conference (non-CCL) |
| Grace | Apr 17-21, 2006 | Kent McQuilkin | Advanced Studies: Course on Grace |
| Pastoral Ministry | Apr 24-28, 2006 | Jack Dabney | So often young leaders in the church have no idea what pastoral ministry is all about. Veteran pastor Jack Dabney shares what it means to be a pastor and how to minister effectively in that context. |
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How to Teach
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May 8-19, 2006 | Austin McCaskill |
So often the skill of "how to teach" is assumed rather than taught. This course will teach students how to teach. |
| Graduation | May 13, 2006 | n/a | Graduation of the class of 2006!!! |
