Spring 2011 | 01/28/2011 - 04/25/2011

This page contains specific dates and details for the Spring 2011 semester.

Please refer to this site often as it is frequently updated.

Last updated: October 24, 2010



Semester dates: January 28 - April 25 | *Please note that students should arrive in Italy on January 28, which means that your flight from the US will depart on the previous day (January 27). Similarly, students should depart from Italy on the last day of the term. It is especially important to adhere to this itinerary to facilitate transportation to and from the Venice airport.

Program cost: $7500. Students are responsible for purchasing their own textbooks. Most books may be purchased cheaply through Amazon with free shipping. See list of syllabuses below for course requirements.

Application deadline: November 15, 2010

Deadline for all paperwork and tuition payments: December 1, 2010
Payments or paperwork received after the December 1 deadline will result in a $100 late fee.

Spring 2011 Course Schedule, Syllabus, and Textbook Requirements:

* Some textbooks are available for check-out at SBI. These texts are indicated below in green. Please note that all textbooks that are available at SBI are based on a first come basis. Please email Samuel Spatola to reserve your copy. Make sure to include your name and that you are an SBI student in the subject box. Also, all textbooks are 'rented' to students, which means that they must be returned at the end of the semester in good condition. All costs are in Euro, no US Dollars or Checks please. Also you will need a Bible to use in just about every class at SBI; we suggest you simply bring the ESV Study Bible that is assigned for New Testament Lit. & Interpretation course in order to cut down on your space and weight restrictions.

	Course	Credits	Instructor
	Cross Cultural Missions and Evangelism	3	Rev. Sam Spatola
	This course will introduce the student to the theory and practice of evangelism. Students will study biblical examples, with emphasis on the biblical stories of evangelism to determine evangelistic patterns in the early church. Syllabus
	Required Texts: • TBA
OR	Contemporary Issues of the Church	3	Dr. Drew Randle
	An historical and biblical overview of the birth and development of the church especially as it relates to the book of Acts and other New Testament Literature. Syllabus
	Required Texts: • TBA
	Intercultural Communication	3	Mr. Michael Palmer
	A survey of the opportunities and obstacles in communicating within and across cultural lines. This involves examining distinctives and developing intercultural understanding, attitudes, and performance skills. Syllabus
	Required Text: • TBA
	Fine Arts / Italian Renaissance Art	3	Dr. Mel Wilhoit
	A biblical perspective on the arts; historical survey of painting, sculpture, architecture; emphasis on basic elements, historical concepts, major artists, and implications of major works in human culture. Syllabus
	Required Texts: • TBA
	Contemporary Apologetics	3	C. Samuel Spatola
	It is every Christian’s duty to do apologetics, i.e. make disciples of all nations (Matt. 28:18-20), enslave ourselves to everyone for this purpose (I Cor. 9:19-23), and stand ready to offer an apologia for the obvious hope that we have (I Pet. 3:15). This class will explore culturally relevant (with an emphasis on, although not limited to, American culture) ways to understand and express hope from a Biblical worldview by discussing various apologetic methods, providing and introducing tools for cultural analysis, and looking at significant social issues that can serve as key application points for communicating the Gospel. Syllabus coming soon...
	Required Texts: • TBA
OR	New Testament Literature and Interpretation	3	Dr. Scott Jones
	An historical overview of the books of the New Testament that emphasizes the theological unity of the overall message of the New Testament as it climaxes the biblical metanarrative; that appreciates each book’s unique contribution to New Testament theology; that discusses the basic principles of New Testament interpretation (hermeneutics) and their practical application within the genres of New Testament literature such as the Gospels, Acts (New Testament history), epistles, and Revelation (New Testament apocalyptic literature). Syllabus coming soon...
	Required Texts: • TBA
	Gospel of Mark	3	Dr. Matthew Benson
	This special topics course is designed to explore the gospel of Mark focusing on literary elements of the gospel genre, historical elements critical to understanding both the life of Christ and the audience, and implications for the contemporary church. Syllabus
	Required Text: • TBA
	Christian Life Formation: Saint Francis of Assisi, an Italian Mystic	1	C. Samuel Spatola
	An examination of a 12th century Christian mystic and literary works that have proven historically significant in shaping the spiritual theology and practice of the church and the Christian. A discussion of Saint Francis continuing relevance for the church at large today will be of particular importance.
	Required Text: • TBA
OR	Introduction to Literature	3	Dr. Raymond Legg
	Syllabus and required texts may be found here.
	Required Texts: • TBA
	Romans	3	Dr. Peter Held
	This special topics course is designed to explore the gospel of Mark focusing on literary elements of the gospel genre, historical elements critical to understanding both the life of Christ and the audience, and implications for the contemporary church. Syllabus
	Required Text: • TBA
	Christian Life Formation: Saint Francis of Assisi, an Italian Mystic	1	C. Samuel Spatola
	An examination of a 12th century Christian mystic and literary works that have proven historically significant in shaping the spiritual theology and practice of the church and the Christian. A discussion of Saint Francis continuing relevance for the church at large today will be of particular importance.
	Required Text: • TBA
	Conversational Italian	No Credit	Amber Spatola
	Required Text: • TBA

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