PROGRAMS OF STUDY

1) LAMPhilly's curriculum is essentially a four-year program. The first two years will focus on character, spiritual development and urban ministry, with an overview of Bible and ministry skills. Those completing the first two years of the program will receive a Certificate in Spiritual Foundations for Missional Leadership (FML).

2) Those who continue with LAMPhilly for the second two years of the program will receive the Advanced Certificate in Urban Ministry Leadership (UML). The Advanced Certificate will be particularly helpful to those who are involved in or will be entering the public ministry of teaching and preaching.

3) Those attending LAMPhilly with the intention of preparing for ordination will design a program in coordination with a representative of their credentialing team (and their mentor) to supplement their training. This preparation will be done as part of the courses but may require work beyond the four-year program.

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES AND COSTS

LAMPhilly operates with a cohort system, in which those who enroll for a given year stay together and learn as a community. Students are assigned a Mentor who meet with the students on a regular basis throughout his/her time with the school.

Procedure for Student Enrollment and Costs:

1. Complete and save the Student Application to your desktop:


	*LAMP Student Application for Admission*

2. Email the completed Student Application to: cheryl.lawrence@citynetphilly.org

2. Mail your application fee of $75.00 to: CityNet Ministries Leadership Training, P.O. Box 35189, Philadelphia, PA 19128.

3. Download the following forms. Fill out each one and mail them to: CityNet Ministries, P.O. Box 35189, Philadelphia, PA 19128.


	Pastor or Church Official's Reference Form (pdf)

	Personal Reference Form (3 References) (pdf)

	Mentor Application (pdf)

4. Pay course tuition ($500.00 per course includes books and materials). The total cost per year will be $2,000.00. * Scholarships are available on a basis of need.

Questions? Email Cheryl Lawrence at: cheryl.lawrence@citynetphilly.org

*NOTE: All courses must be paid for in full at the time of enrollment for the course.

Course Descriptions

Call and Assessment for Ministry Leadership (3 units)

Anticipated instructor: Mark Sarracino

Syllabus (pdf): Here

Basic orientation class for the vision and philosophy of ministry of LAMPhilly. Overview of essential character issues and gifting for ministry.

Living for the King (3 units)

Anticipated instructors: Stephen Smallman and Mark Sarracino

Personal spiritual formation from a distinctly kingdom and gospel-centered focus. Basic gospel discipleship in terms of the personal lives of the students, including their calling and conversion, and learning to live daily by the power of the gospel.

Making Disciples (3 units)

Anticipated instructors: Stephen Smallman, Donny Cho

Syllabus (pdf): Here

Application of a gospel orientation to what are traditionally called evangelism and discipleship. How to build a ministry on gospel principles. This ministry formation class complements ?Living for the King,? which is about personal spiritual formation.

The Missional Church (MIS 606) (3 units)

Anticipated instructor: William Krispin

An introduction to the biblical view of the church and its mission. There will be special emphasis on the church as community and its role in the needs of the city.

The History of Redemption (3 units)

Developing a Missional Theology

Anticipated instructor: William Krispin

This is the key Bible class of LAMPhilly. It will survey the Bible, but view it as an unfolding story of God?s mission to redeem the world he created. A kingdom-oriented understanding of the gospel, introduced in LFK will be foundational to the teaching of this course.

Applied Biblical Interpretation (THE 611) (3 units)

Anticipated instructor: Ed Gross, Mark Sarracino

Foundational issues of inspiration and authority of Scripture leading to principles and skill in careful interpretation and application of the Word in ministry.

Faith and Culture in a Post-Modern World (3 units)

Anticipated instructor: Greg Hobaugh

A foundational apologetics class with a view to proclaiming the gospel in a world that is indifferent to the truth of Christ.

Worship and Communication (3 units)

Anticipated instructor: Stephen Smallman, Greg Hobaugh

This course will cover the typical functioning of a pastor in the local church--preaching, leading worship and ministry of the sacraments. An important class for those whose work at LAMPhilly is their primary preparation for pastoral ministry.

Theology I (God and Man) (3 units)

Anticipated instructor: Ed Gross

LAMPhilly?s approach to classical systematic theology is to build on the foundation of History of Redemption course and teach the categories of theology with a strong exegetical focus. In Theology I the doctrines of God (theology) and Man (anthropology) are traced through the story of the Bible.

Theology II (Christ and Salvation) (3 units)

Anticipated instructors: Lance Lewis, Stephen Smallman

LAMPhilly?s approach to classical systematic theology is to build on the foundation of History of Redemption course and teach the categories of theology with a strong exegetical focus. Theology II will cover the doctrines of the person and work of Christ (Christology), and the application of salvation (soteriology).

Biblical Introduction -Greek Tools (3 units)

Anticipated instructor: Mike Kelly

Introduction to the language of the New Testament, with instruction in using the languages and research to give understanding to biblical text and interpretation. Tutorials will be given in the use of current technological resources. Attention will also be given to the critics of the integrity of the NT text.

Biblical Introduction-Hebrew Tools (3 units)

Anticipated instructor: Mike Kelly

Introduction to the languages of the Old Testament, with instruction in using the languages and research to give understanding to biblical text and interpretation. Tutorials will be given in the use of current technological resources. Attention will also be given to the critics of the integrity of the OT text.

Global Christian History/Church History (3 units)

Anticipated instructor: (To be taken online), Greg Hobaugh overseer

Syllabus (pdf): Here

A reading of church history with a view to understand the world-wide spread of the Gospel from Pentecost to the present.

Introduction to Biblical Counseling (1 unit)

Every year the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF) holds a conference in the Philadelphia area. At some point in their program students need to attend the conference as a way of being introduced to biblical counseling.

Character of the Home (weekend seminar) (1 unit)

LAMPhilly will sponsor or cooperate with a weekend seminar designed to strengthen the marriages of students. Attendance (with spouse, for those married) is required at some point during their program.

Elective(s) (3 units)

These may be taken online or through another school. This can also this be a self-study program and can be taken at any time in the program. Faculty approval is required.

Thesis or Integration Project (4 units)

Anticipated instructor: LAMPhilly faculty

Choice of the writing or project should be an application of the student's current or future ministry. Approval of this project should be obtained by the end of Year Three.