Morningview Baptist Church

The Morningview Institute of Theology is a lay-theological institute that meets Sunday evenings from 5:00 pm until 6:15 pm during the school year. It offers ten week courses on the Bible, formal theology, church history, and practical Christian ministry and life. Students who complete six courses from each of the three M.I.T. circles depicted below (for a total of eighteen courses) will be given a lay-theological training certificate. We invite you to join us as we study!

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the purpose M.I.T.?:
  M.I.T. exists to train believers in biblical, systematic, historical, and practical theology for the purpose of equipping them to live faithfully before God and others in every sphere of life (individual, home, church, school, work, and public).
• What is M.I.T.?
  M.I.T. is our adult discipleship ministry. After completing a total of 18 courses, 6 from each of the three categories, including (1) the theology core, (2) biblical and historical foundations, and (3) life and ministry applications, students will receive a certificate of lay theological training.
• Who can participate?
  Anyone from senior high to senior adult is welcome to participate.
• When is it offered?
  Three quarters of the year (fall, winter, spring) on Sunday nights from 5:00 until 6:15 pm. Each quarter lasts ten weeks.
• What is expected of me?
  Faithful attendance. In order to receive credit for a course, you may not miss more than 3 classes per quarter. You are also expected to complete weekly assignments, come to class with an eagerness to study God’s Word, and become more Christ-like in your everyday walk.
• Is there a cost?
  Not for the course itself, just for the textbook.
• Where do I purchase my book?
  Books will be sold through our Aletheia center, but they may also be purchased at local Christian bookstores or via the internet.
• Is registration required?
  Yes. In order to participate in the course, you must pre-register. This helps us to select classrooms appropriate to class size. Please pre-register!
• How do I register?
  Prior to each quarter of M.I.T., there will be an insert in the Sunday morning bulletin describing the courses and providing an opportunity to register. Just complete and return the insert form to the church or call the church office.

M.I.T. Courses Winter 2012

January 8 – March 11

Shepherding Your Child in Biblical Relationships (300)

Instructors: Dr. Shawn Merithew & Reid Ward, Room: 300 (The Big Room)
Textbook: none

Course Description: What is my role in preparing my child for relationships that lead to marriage? When and how do I talk to my child about sex? How do I guard my child’s heart in a world that is hostile to purity and modesty? This course, designed for parents of preschoolers, children, and youth, will provide scriptural principles and practical methods to answer these questions. We encourage both parents to attend this class.

Men’s Accountability (300)

Instructor: Mark Reese   Room: 331
Textbook: none

Course Description: God never intended the Christian walk to be a lone wolf mission.  Accountability in our culture today is seen as an invasion or intrusion into our private life.  The statement “You do your thing, and I’ll do mine” has become the cry of many Americans. But, the Bible calls us to accountability to lift one another up and to hold each other accountable for the ultimate goal of living a godly life before a holy God.

Systematic Theology 4 (104)

Instructor: Rick Quave   Room: 330
Textbook: Bible Doctrine by Wayne Grudem

Course Description: Theology is the science that deals with all the facts that are knowable concerning God and His relations with the universe.  Systematic Theology is the summarization of what is taught by the relevant passages in the Bible on various topics so that we can know and profess what we believe about each one.  In Systematic Theology IV we will examine the doctrine of the Church (ecclesiology) and the doctrine of the future (eschatology).

Knowing God’s Will and Making Decisions (300)

Instructor: Dr. Tom Hicks   Room: 322
Textbook: Decisions, Decisions: How (and How Not) to Make Them
by Dave Swavely

Course Description:  How can you know God’s will for you?  Life is made up of seemingly endless decisions. Some decisions are as minor as what to wear or what to eat, while others may be huge, greatly impacting the rest of our lives. This course will help you understand what the Bible teaches about how to make decisions that will honor and glorify God.

NOTE: To get a certificate of lay theological education, you need six 100 level courses, six 200 level courses, and six 300 level courses for a total of eighteen courses. Following this approach will balance your studies.