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Midwestern Women’s Institute
Midwestern Women’s Institute is a residential certificate program that exists to equip women to serve their families, churches, and communities by providing them with ministry training, spiritual encouragement, and biblical fellowship. We offer classes on campus during the week with additional options for credit through chapel and conference classes. Our classes are open to all women in the Kansas City area who seek to learn and be equipped no matter their marital status or occupation.
Upcoming Courses
Fall 2021:
Term A (Aug. 23-Oct. 1)
Courses:
Baptist Heritage and Beliefs (WC38)
Thursdays from 6:30-8pm
FTC21 Women’s Pre-Conference (WC 11)
September 27 8am-2pm
Upon enrollment in this course you will receive a promo code for free admission to the pre-conference. You must register for the pre-conference separately.
ONLINE (New)
Courses:
Old Testament I (WC 30)
New Testament I (WC 32 )
Cost
SBC students – $10 per class
Non-SBC Students – $20 per class
Childcare provided.
Fall 2021:
Term B (Oct. 4-Nov. 19)
Courses:
Evangelism and Missions (WC34)
Thursdays from 6:30-8pm
ONLINE (New)
Courses:
Old Testament II (WC31)
New Testament II (WC33)
Cost
SBC students – $10 per class
Non-SBC Students – $20 per class
Childcare provided.
MWI Online
All ten required courses will be offered over the course of two academic years to allow students to complete the program in at least two years. We will always offer different classes in person than the current online offerings to allow ladies to complete the program in a time frame that is best for them as well as give them opportunities to participate in the classroom as well. 10 core classes are required for Certificate in Christian Studies and 15 (5 electives of students’ choice) for advanced certification in Christian Studies.
Core classes:
- OT 1 & 2
- NT 1 & 2
- Discipleship 1 & 2
- Hermeneutics
- Theology 1 or 2
- Baptist Heritage & Beliefs
- Evangelism & Missions
Classes are $10 for SBC church members & $20 for non-SBC church members.
Any lady with a high school diploma can participate in these 6 week classes to form a basic understanding of Scripture, theology, and the pursuit of holiness.
This program satisfies the IMB requirement.
MWI Certificate Program Information
Midwestern Women’s Institute (MWI) provides a course of study for any woman regardless of marital or occupational status who wants to enable and enhance spiritual and practical skills necessary for effective service. MWI offers courses designed to equip women for ministry in the home, church, and community.
Completion of a Certificate of Christian Studies satisfies the requirements with the International Missions Board (IMB).
Courses with MWI are not equivalent to college level courses and may not be used to substitute undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral degree requirements.
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Objectives:
Students graduating with the MWI Certificate will be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Bible and personal discipleship
- Develop an appreciation for Baptist heritage, mission, and ministries
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the biblical foundation for marriage and the family
- Develop an understanding of ministry opportunities in view of their personal talents and gifts
Location:
Courses for the MWI Certificate are offered on campus in Kansas City.
Duration:
Students attend classes in the evenings and complete the requirements in two to three years.
Distinctive Resources:
MWI students have access to community life that provides informal educational experiences, religious fellowship, and opportunity for reflection upon the meaning of faith in its relation to preparation for ministry.
Curriculum:
Two different levels of study are available.
Certificate of Ministry Studies: 10 credits
Granted to the student who completes all 10 credits of required courses.
Advanced Certificate of Ministry Studies: 15 credits
Granted to the student who completes all 10 credits of required courses and 5 credits of elective courses.
Required Courses:
WC 35: Discipleship I
WC 36: Discipleship II
WC 32: New Testament Survey I
WC 33: New Testament Survey II
WC 30: Old Testament Survey I
WC 31: Old Testament Survey II
WC 34: Theology I or II
WC 37: Hermeneutics
WC 38: Baptist Heritage and Beliefs
WC 39: Missions & Evangelism
Rotation: 19-20
Subject to professor availability and coordination with For the Church Institute.Term I: OT I, FTC Workshop
Term II: OT II, Mission & Evangelism
Term III: NT I, Biblical Theology Workshop
Term IV: NT II
Subject to professor availability and coordination with For the Church Institute.Term I: OT I, FTC Workshop
Term II: OT II, Mission & Evangelism
Term III: NT I, Biblical Theology Workshop
Term IV: NT II
Rotation: 20-21
Subject to professor availability and coordination with For the Church Institute.Term I: Theology I, Discipleship I, FTC Workshop
Term II: Theology II, Discipleship II
Term III: Church History I, Hermeneutics
Term IV: Church History II, Baptist Heritage & Beliefs
Subject to professor availability and coordination with For the Church Institute.Term I: Theology I, Discipleship I, FTC Workshop
Term II: Theology II, Discipleship II
Term III: Church History I, Hermeneutics
Term IV: Church History II, Baptist Heritage & Beliefs
Rotation: 21-22
Subject to professor availability and coordination with For the Church Institute.Term I: OT I, FTC Workshop
Term II: OT II, Biblical Counseling
Term III: NT I, Parenting
Term IV: NT II, Hospitality
Subject to professor availability and coordination with For the Church Institute.Term I: OT I, FTC Workshop
Term II: OT II, Biblical Counseling
Term III: NT I, Parenting
Term IV: NT II, Hospitality
Rotation: 22-23
Subject to professor availability and coordination with For the Church Institute.Term I: Theology I, Discipleship I, FTC Workshop
Term II: Theology II, Discipleship II
Term III: Church History I, Hermeneutics
Term IV: Church History II, Baptist Heritage & Beliefs
Subject to professor availability and coordination with For the Church Institute.Term I: Theology I, Discipleship I, FTC Workshop
Term II: Theology II, Discipleship II
Term III: Church History I, Hermeneutics
Term IV: Church History II, Baptist Heritage & Beliefs
Upcoming Events
Our Connect team plans events throughout the semester to give our women opportunities to meet together.
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Contact Information
Location: Classroom Building, Office 133
Email: mwi@mbts.edu
Phone: 816-414-3760
MWI Staff
Mrs. Karen B. Allen
President’s Wife, Director of Midwestern Women’s Institute
Mrs. Destiny Miller
Assistant Director of Midwestern Women’s Institute, Personal Assistant to the President’s Wife
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Resources
MWI Resource Library
Our MWI Resource Library has a number of Bible studies, books, and other resources that can be checked out by women at Midwestern and by local church members. The online catalog, mwi.libib.com, has links to both our Resource Library and the Video Bible Studies that are available to be checked out in the upper left corner of the screen. When you find a book or study you’d like to check out contact the MWI office to check availability and schedule a pickup time. An information card and a $30 deposit are required when you check out a resource and the deposit will be returned to you when return the study.
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