UNION UNIVERSITY TO OFFER SEMINARY EXTENSION COURSES IN NINE WEST TENNESSEE LOCATIONS

JACKSON, December 18-- Union University, in cooperation with local associations, will offer ten seminary extension courses this winter in nine West Tennessee cities.

Regular University entrance requirements are waived for the courses, which are open to all individuals above 16 years of age. Course work leads toward a diploma in pastoral ministries or Christian leadership.

Up to eight credit hours from the seminary extension program may be transferred to Union for college credit. The classes should not be confused with Union's seminary studies program, a joint project with Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Seminary studies credits may be applied directly toward a seminary degree rather than a diploma. Courses will be offered at the following locations:

Ardmore Baptist Church, Memphis: "Formation for Ministry" Teacher: Chaplain Wrex Hauth of Memphis Registration and meeting time: Thursday, Jan. 30, 7-9 p.m.

Beech River Center, Lexington: "Hebrews" Teacher: Rev. Michael Moore, pastor of Bear Creek Baptist Church, Parsons Registration and meeting time: Tuesday, Jan. 7, 7-9 p.m.

Big Hatchie Center, Covington: "History of Christianity" Teacher: Rev. Paul Moore, pastor of Charleston Baptist Church, Stanton Registration and meeting time: Monday, Feb. 17, 7-9 p.m.

BSU Center, Dyersburg State Community College: "Pastoral Care With the Terminally Ill" and "How to Understand the Bible" Teacher: Dr. Charles Halliburton, pastor of Finley Baptist Church Registration and meeting times: "New Testament Theology"-- Monday, Feb. 3, 5-7 p.m. "Fundamentals of Music"-- Monday, Feb. 3, 7-9 p.m.

Gibson Center, Trenton: "Revelation" Teacher: Rev. Wayne Perkins, pastor of First Baptist Church, Kenton Registration and meeting times: Monday, Feb. 3, 7-9 p.m.

Hardeman Center, Bolivar: For details, contact the Hardeman Baptist Association Office at (901) 658-9378.

Shiloh Center, Adamsville: "Ephesians and Philippians" Teacher: Rev. Jimmy Garrett, pastor of Gravel Hill Baptist Church, Ramer Registration and meeting times: Thursday, Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m.

Weakley Center, Dresden: "New Testament Theology" Teacher: Rev. Richard Skidmore, director of missions, Weakley Baptist Association Registration and meeting times: Tuesday, Jan. 21, 7-9 p.m.

Western District Center, Paris: "Old Testament Survery, Part III" Teacher: Rev. Bill Holbrook, pastor of First Baptist Church, Big Sandy Registration and meeting times: Thursday, Feb. 6, 7-9 p.m.

Tuition costs vary in each association. For more information call John Adams, Union's vice president for campus ministry and church services, at (901) 661-5160, or any local director of missions.