‘UNTIL CHRIST IS FORMED IN ME” is the promotional title of the course “Christian Character Development ” in BSM Online which starts this first week of August 2022

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers themes on Christian character: its meaning and the principles and process of Christian character development. A special focus is on how to have meaningful devotional time with the Lord which is a fundamental key to the development of Christian character.

THE ROLE OF THE COURSE IN THE BSM TRAINING PROGRAM:
Included in the 5M’s of the BSM philosophy of training is morals. We believe that the minister, above all, needs more than just academic qualifications. He needs the spiritual character development to qualify in the ministry. BSM is concerned not only with the academic development and ministry skillfulness of the students. We set Biblical standards for spiritual and character maturity, godly values system and lifestyles which are consistent with the high calling of the ministry. At the beginning of the school year, we see our students as God’s raw material that can be molded into the kind of people God wants them to be, contingent to their willingness to cooperate in God’s work of grace.

COURSE OUTLINE:

1. Christian Character
   Understanding Christian character
2. Christian Character and Faith
   Christian Character begins with faith
3. Christian Character and the Holy Spirit
   Christian character is the product of the Holy Spirit
4. Christian Character and the Word of God
   Christian Character develops through assimilation of God’s word
5. Christian Character and Choices
   Christian character involves choices and active responses
6. Christian Character and Circumstances
   Christian character is refined by circumstances and trials
7. Christian Character and the Community of God’s People
   Christian character development needs the context of a faith community