RE3 Institute

What is RE³ Institute?

The purpose of the RE³ Institute is to provide theological and Biblical training and spiritual formation in order to better equip the Redeemer BFC family in knowing the one true God, His Word and how to live it out. The training may be provided by:

• Online courses offered from reputable seminaries and organizations.

• Curriculum or courses from other organizations or ones that Redeemer BFC creates.
  These would typically be provided as in-person cohorts.

Are there any prerequisites to participate?

Outside of being connected with the Redeemer BFC family, nope! There is no need to be a seminary student or a learned theologian. Really, the only prerequisite is to have a desire to be equipped. That's it.

How formalized is this training?

The majority of these offerings will be conducted in cohorts (i.e. online or in person). Cohorts provide each participant the benefit of interacting with and learning from others in community. Typically there will not be any tests or quizzes and no grades. However, there will definitely be lots of discussion and (in many cases) some kind of homework (e.g. reading, life application exercise). In some cases, there may be an opportunity to qualify for Continuing Education credit.

What is the time commitment?

Time commitments will vary depending on what it is. In the case of online courses, an individual course unit may only take about an hour to complete, and the entire course could take several weeks depending on the size of the course content and how the course moderator sets the time commitment needed to complete the course. In the case of in-person cohorts, it again depends on the course material and structure. Typically, in-person cohorts would meet for a couple of hours each week. Whatever it is, the goal is not to speedily get through the material but rather to learn and grow in God's truth at a reasonable pace.

How to start?

We have opportunities to connect to the RE³ Institute throughout the year. Registration will be announced well in advance before something begins.

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Want an example of what an online course may look like?

Watch the video below about Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's For The Church Institute.