NOBTS Society for Women in Scholarship
Spanish Distance Learning Program Loving God “with all your mind” (Luke 10:27) is at the heart of the newly launched NOBTS Society for Women in Scholarship. “With over 40 women in our doctoral programs and many more in graduate programs, there was a huge need to provide a community for women to encourage and support each other in their callings,” said Dr. Emily Dean, faculty advisor. The Society supports members as they contribute to the academy, providing a network to encourage and strengthen scholarly practices. All degree programs are open to women. Degrees that specialize in ministry to women are offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well. New this year are the M.Div. with a specialization in Ministry to Women and the M.A., Ministry to Women. Visit https://prepareher.com/ or scan the QR code above for more information.
For Spanish-speaking students seeking a bachelor of arts degree, the new Spanish Distance Education Program at NOBTS and Leavell College makes earning a degree easier. Using video conferencing software, online livetaught classes in Spanish are now available to serve students regardless of where they live and serve. The delivery system allows students to interact with the class in “real time” while providing students the option to view recorded lectures at their convenience. Fabio Castellanos, director, said the initiative is unique. "For years there has been a gap in theological education in Spanish,” Castellanos said. “Several institutions offer basic education at the certificate level and then jump to the Master's degree in Theological Studies. NOBTS is a pioneer in providing an answer to this need with the Associate in Christian Ministry and Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry programs." NOBTS and Leavell College offer classes taught in Spanish from the certificate level up through the Master of Theological Studies degree. For many years, Leavell College has offered an in-person Spanish undergraduate program, but with the video conferencing delivery system NOLA2YouFLEX opportunity and flexibility come together. “Now, from anywhere and at any time, whoever wants to be prepared for the ministry or the academy in Spanish has two solid allies in New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College,” Castellanos said.
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