The church audit program serves members of congregations which support the school with at least $1200/year ($100/month). Members of these congregations may audit select courses each semester for $75 per course. That’s right – any member of a supporting congregation can attend the same graduate courses as credit students and learn from world class professors for a minimal cost!
What is an auditor?
An auditor takes a course, but does not receive credit. Auditors don’t have to do any assignments or even come to class every time if they have a conflict. Some will read some or all of the assigned texts and even take the exams, others will simply come to the class meetings to hear the lectures. Click here for registration information.
What courses are available?
HST offers a variety of courses in ministry and theology, and we try to make as wide a range as possible to our church auditors. These are the upcoming church audit courses. Click the course name for the syllabus (if available), and the professors name for information about the professor.
How do I participate?
If you are a member of a supporting congregation, you may click here for the registration page.
If you are not sure if your congregation is a participating church, or to help your congregation join this program, contact Greg Muse, Director of Advancement, at gmuse@harding.edu or by calling 901.432.7727.
Auditors may attend class meetings in person or on Zoom or simply download class recordings to watch at a more convenient time.
Fall 2024
BNEW 5233 Gospel of Luke - Dr. Peter Rice
Wednesdays, 1:00-3:45 p.m. (starts August 21).
Available in person or via Zoom.
In this class, students will gain an understanding of the exegesis of the English text of the Gospel of Luke, with emphasis on major theological themes of Luke's account of Jesus's life and ministry.
BMIN 5875 Congregational Ministry - Dr. Matthew Love
Mondays, 1:00-3:45 p.m. (starts August 19).
Available in person or via Zoom.
In this class, students will participate in an in-depth study of the practice of ministry in local congregational settings with a goal to help students see clearly and integrate multiple tasks of ministry in local churches. The course gives special emphasis to biblical and theological foundations for ministry, conflict management, financial management, pastoral care, administration, worship, ministry and family balance, negotiating leadership relationships, and ministry in the context of weddings and funerals.
BNEW 5201 Advanced Introduction to the New Testament - Dr. Jeff Peterson
Thursdays, 1:00-3:45 p.m. (starts August 22).
Available in person or via Zoom.
In this class, students will be given foundations for understanding the New Testament in its historical setting, including development of the canon, cultural backgrounds of the first-century world, and setting and purposes of each New Testament book. Special emphasis is given to contemporary theological understandings of New Testament books.