The short courses are designed to convey a broad scope of biblical teaching on finances, but are not as comprehensive or as detailed as the regular course offerings. Useful when time constraints require abbreviated versions, these short courses are designed to be presented as one- to six-hour lectures. The classroom time needed for each course will vary from the nominal depending on the number of questions from the audience, discussions, and translations.
The short courses are slide presentations of abbreviated versions of the 10 core modules comprising the Basic Course and consist of one or more key concepts from each module. These "Short Courses" might be suitable for a Friday night or Saturday morning seminar, an adult Sunday School curriculum of a few weeks in duration, or an evening seminar at a college or seminary.
Microsoft "PowerPoint" presentations converted to pdf format:Short course introduction1-hour course: A brief, comprehensive presentation of the subject The Blessings Fund - 2-hour course: Presentation of a sub-module of Principle 7-Generosity and Sacrifice referred to as the "Blessings Fund" concept. The Blessings Fund is a tool for practicing willing and cheerful generosity 6-hour course-Building our financial house based on God's Word: A shorter form of the basic course presenting the ten principles in the context of building a house (Part I-laying the foundation) (Part II-building the structure) (Part III-living in it) Student outlines (Word documents in pdf format): Short course introduction outline Short course outline
Microsoft "PowerPoint" presentations converted to pdf format:Short course introduction1-hour course: A brief, comprehensive presentation of the subject The Blessings Fund - 2-hour course: Presentation of a sub-module of Principle 7-Generosity and Sacrifice referred to as the "Blessings Fund" concept. The Blessings Fund is a tool for practicing willing and cheerful generosity 6-hour course-Building our financial house based on God's Word: A shorter form of the basic course presenting the ten principles in the context of building a house (Part I-laying the foundation) (Part II-building the structure) (Part III-living in it) Student outlines (Word documents in pdf format): Short course introduction outline Short course outline
Present the Short Course in an informal setting. By touching on each of the 10 financial principles, the student may be encouraged to do further independent research
A one or two Sunday presentation will invite questions and may instill interest in the Basic Course.
College students, whether at a secular or religious institution, need training in sound financial management concepts as they prepare to enter adult life.