BSK invites you to apply as auditor to study alongside others in courses offered this Spring. Auditors, taking the course without receiving the credit, add greatly to class discussion without having to write papers or take tests. Auditing is perfect for those interested in the subject matter of the course, without the need for the credit! Auditing a course only costs $375, and your balance can be paid over the course of the semester.
Check out the list of courses below, and apply to audit today by visiting bsk.edu/apply or contacting Abby Sizemore, Director of Admissions, at abby.sizemore@bsk.edu. The deadline to apply is November 14, and the Spring semester is from January 20 to May 8. All classes are offered online via Zoom, with no in person requirement.
African American Church History: Faith, Resistance, Renewal
Thursdays, 1-4 PM, ET
Taught by Rev. Erica Whitaker and Dr. Jemar Tisby
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the theological, cultural, and political dimensions of African American Church History from its origins in the era of enslavement to its pivotal role in contemporary social justice movements. Students will examine the Black Church’s dual role as a spiritual haven and a catalyst for social transformation, exploring its foundational leaders, denominational developments, and evolving expressions of worship, activism, and community care. This course will not only deepen historical knowledge but also inspire practical application, empowering ministry leaders to continue the tradition of faith-rooted justice and community transformation.
Pentecostal Heritage
Thursdays, 9 AM -12 PM, ET
Taught by Dr. Candace Smith
A historical and theological survey of the 20th century Pentecostal movement. Special emphasis will be given to the importance of pre-Pentecostal movements, the Azusa Street Revival, the Charismatic & Neo-Charismatic movements, and the contributions of the Two Thirds world, African Americans, and women to the development and growth of global Pentecostalism. Considerable time will be given to discussing the theologies within global Pentecostalism.
The Book of Revelation
Mondays, 6-8:45 PM
Taught by Dr. Lewis Brogdon
A critical interpretation of the New Testament book of Revelation based upon the nature of apocalyptic language and literature, the historical setting, its internal structure and literary/grammatical, syntactical considerations to the end that the seminarian may understand the book as a pastoral word of hope in the midst of desperate circumstances and be enabled to apply that message to contemporary situations.
The Life & Theology of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Thursdays, 6-8:45 PM, ET
Taught by Dr. Lewis Brogdon
This course will explore the theology of Martin Luther King, Jr., viewing King as a major Christian theologian, not just a Civil Rights leader. The first part of the course will provide a historical overview of slavery and segregation in America and their intersection with King’s work in the Civil Rights Movement that helps students to understand the contours of King’s thought as it evolves from the late 1950s to the late 1960s. The second part of the course will examine the influences on his thought such as the prophetic tradition in Scripture, the Protestant Liberal tradition, the African American Baptist tradition, and black nationalist thinking. We will also interrogate his legacy today and its implications for church and society.
