Southeastern Bible College - Gateway Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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-r-3 f runnin-mill! ,fins uiivll ii in Bible The divine Blueprint, which has proved to be infallible throughout the ages is the basic text of the Department of Bible. The study of the Word of God serves to strengthen the individual student spiritually, enlarge his own understanding of life, equip him with the Sword of the Spirit , and prepare him to train others in the use of the discerning Plumbline of God. This is accomplished through the study of such Bible courses as Old and New Testament Synthesis, Hermeneu- tics, and the many analytical studies of specific books of the Bible. College Departments Theology The Department of Theology cooperates closely with the Department of Bible in order to adequately prepare young men who plan to enter the Christian ministry as well as to provide a necessary foundation for graduate seminary training. Courses offered under this department are designed to give each student a thorough working knowledge of the funda- mental doctrines of the Bible. Emphasis is placed upon producing teachers and expositors of the Word. 20

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'F' X .mb flat 'Min' of has ' rfsurrrdion, 'ana Un- f Illowolip flu - . l ttullrinlvlr unlo film Dru Southeastenn f , BIBLE -2 COUGGQ .- .g if.ii'ifI'l.l' Dear Class of '66, Congratulations upon this, your graduation from South- eastern Bible College! You have proved the grace of God sufficient these years by your faith and His faithfulness. We thank God for you and for His grace in you. From the very day of welcoming you to S.B.C. nearly four years ago, it was our purpose to establish firmly in your thinking the authority of the Word of God and of jesus Christ, its theme. Upon this foundation each class hour, eachchapel service, each contact with the Word has been designed to enhance your own Christian growth and with it your witness to others. As you have lived and served in our midst we have rejoiced at your progress in building upon this solid founda- tion, a growth which appears to be steady and sure. Hence, we do believe that as you go from these halls, you go having built well, and, we are confident, will continue to build solidly by His grace. We commend you to His love and care. Prayerfully yours, Alden A. Gannett President

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Pastoral Theology The purpose of the Department of Pastoral Theology is to prepare young men for the pastorate and to train them to be expositors of the Word of God. A firm foundation is laid for those who desire further theological train- ing, and this foundation is adequate for those who go directly into the ministry. Included are such courses as homiletics, pastoral theology and church administration, as well as the basic Bible and theology courses. College Departments Lftaqenaa. ..,. .4 . . Christian Education The purpose of the Department of Christian Education is to provide each alumnus of Southeastern with the knowledge and skills basic to an effective educational ministry. Specific subjects equip pastors, missionaries and church musicians to fulfill the educational aspects of their ministries. Complete sequences of subjects prepare stu- dents for specific Christian Education ministries such as directing Christian Education in local churches, teaching in Christian elementary schools, teaching in mission-sponsored schools overseas, or working in interdenominational children's or youth organizations. 2I