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| A basic overview of the 66 Books of the Old and New Testaments, giving the student a chronological and historical framework upon which to build future Bible studies. |
| Course Offerings: Night Class - Monday 6:45pm - 9:15pm |
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| Prerequisite: BI101 - Introduction to the Bible |
| A study of the historical background and text of the Book of Romans. The five major divisions of the book, which deal with Sin, Salvation, Sanctification, Sovereignty, and Service, are emphasized with distinctions made between the doctrinal section and the practical sections. Theological patterns are shown in the development of the course. |
| Course Offerings: On-Line First Session - August 25, 2008 - October 17, 2008 |
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| A basic course in the use of proper methodologies and techniques for accurate Biblical analysis. Instructions for writing Biblical expositions are also given. |
| Course Offerings: Tuesday/Thursday - 9:30am - 10:45am |
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| A study of the first five books of the Old Testament, dealing with the significant aspects of its history, ceremony, and typology. |
| Course Offerings: Monday/Wednesday - 2:15pm - 3:30pm |
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| A study of the historical books--Joshua through Esther--which provides the student with a working knowledge of Old Testament history from 1400 B.C. to 400 B.C. |
| Course Offerings: On-Line First Session - August 25, 2008 - October 17, 2008 |
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| A chronological study of the Life of Christ as set forth in the four Gospels, with special emphasis on the crises in the life of Christ. |
| Course Offerings: Monday/Wednesday - 12:45pm - 2:00pm |
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| A study of the birth of the Church on the Day of Pentecost with an emphasis on the evangelistic thrust to the Jewish population followed by a study of Paul and the evangelistic expansion of the Gospel to the Gentile world. There is a concentration on the three missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul, including his visit to the Jerusalem Council and voyage to Rome. |
| Course Offerings: On-Line Second Session - October 20, 2008 - December 12, 2008 |
| Course Offerings: On-Line Summer Session - May 26, 2008 - July 18, 2008 |
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| A study of the Books of Poetry of the Old Testament (Job through Song of Solomon), with special emphasis on the Messianic Psalms. |
| Course Offerings: Monday/Wednesday - 2:15pm - 3:30pm |
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| The study of the Major and Minor Prophets of the Old Testament. An overview of each book is given with special emphasis on Christological and Eschatological themes. |
| Course Offerings: On-Line Summer Session - May 26, 2008 - July 18, 2008 |
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| An analytical study of the Pastoral and General Epistles, with special attention given to the occasion of the Epistles and the development of the theme of each book. |
| Course Offerings: Monday/Wednesday - 8:00am - 9:15am |
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| A survey of the scope of Christian education is to acquaint the student with the breadth of this field and to provide basic preparation for Christian service in the program of the church. |
| Course Offerings: Tuesday/Thursday - 8:00am - 9:15am |
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| A study of the characteristics of children in order to determine the materials, methods, and programs of Christian education that should be provided by the Church to evangelize and educate them. |
| Course Offerings: On-Line First Session - August 25, 2008 - October 17, 2008 |
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| A study of the characteristics of youth and an investigation of methods, techniques, and materials that can be used effectively in planning activities for this age level. The course is also a consideration of the organization and supervision of the program for youth. |
| Course Offerings: On-Line Second Session - October 20, 2008 - December 12, 2008 |
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| A study of the characteristics of adults, of methods and materials and programs geared to meet their needs, of the organization of a total program that can minister effectively to these needs and assist them in developing their abilities in a ministry of service. |
| Course Offerings: Tuesday/Thursday - 3:45pm - 5:00pm |
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| This course focuses on the teaching-learning processes by examining methods, theories and strategies that can lead the student as a future teacher, to choices and actions in Christian education that have potential to enhance learning opportunities at all age levels. Special attention is given to the importance of a Christian philosophy of education. Current literature, along with contemporary practice and instructional models, are examined in light of this philosophy. The result is that the student should be able to plan, execute, and evaluate an instructional experience that exemplifies relational, methodological, and content competencies for the ministry of Christian education. |
| Course Offerings: On-Line Second Session - October 20, 2008 - December 12, 2008 |
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| This course is concerned with the organization, administration, and supervision of the total program of Christian education in the local church. It is a study of the roles of both professional and lay leadership in this field of the church. |
| Course Offerings: Tuesday/Thursday - 8:00am - 9:15am |
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| This course is a hands-on approach to basic computer technology. The student is introduced to hardware and software, especially software that is useful in the ministry and church activities. |
| Course Offerings: Night Class - Monday 6:45pm - 9:15pm |
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| This course is designed to foster and enhance the skills and attitudes necessary for a successful college experience. Study methods, note-taking, critical thinking, time management and test-taking, as well as other skills will be covered. The course will also help the student to develop the proper mind-set for excellence in college work. |
| Course Offerings: Night Class - Tuesday 6:45pm - 9:15pm |
| Course Offerings: On-Line Summer Session - May 26, 2008 - July 18, 2008 |
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| An introduction to college-level writing and reading. Extensive practice in techniques of invention, development, organization, editing, and revision with emphasis on narrative and expository forms appropriate to academic writing. A rapid review of English grammar and mechanics of writing is included. |
| Course Offerings: Tuesday/Thursday - 3:45pm - 5:00pm |
| Course Offerings: On-Line First Session - August 25, 2008 - October 17, 2008 |
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| Prerequisite: ENG101 - English Composition I |
| College-level writing and reading for advanced students. Extensive practice in composing processes and in gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating, and documenting information from sources. Prepares students for writing college papers. |
| Course Offerings: On-Line Second Session - October 20, 2008 - December 12, 2008 |
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| This course is an introduction to the subject of English literature with emphasis on masterworks from Beowulf to John Milton. Two or three analytical papers are required. |
| Course Offerings: Monday/Wednesday - 3:45pm - 5:00pm |
| Course Offerings: On-Line Second Session - October 20, 2008 - December 12, 2008 |
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| An overview of the Christian Church from the Apostolic Age to the Reformation and a more detailed study of the history of the Christian Church from the Reformation to the present. |
| Course Offerings: On-Line Second Session - October 20, 2008 - December 12, 2008 |
| Course Offerings: On-Line Summer Session - May 26, 2008 - July 18, 2008 |
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| A survey of the history of humankind from the Egyptian and Mesopotamian Civilization to the Reformation. This course traces the Western tradition. |
| Course Offerings: Night Class - Monday 6:45pm - 9:15pm |
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| This course introduces the world’s major religious traditions. Topics include Primal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the origins, history, beliefs, and practices of the religions studied. |
| Course Offerings: Monday/Wednesday - 9:30am - 10:45am |
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| An introduction to the Greek language and basic Greek Bible study tools. The course is designed to help students understand Greek resources and be able to use language tools for Biblical Greek. The course is also an introduction to a grammatical and syntactical understanding of the Greek language, which will lead toward further study in the Greek program. |
| Course Offerings: Monday/Wednesday - 12:45pm - 2:00pm |
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| This course is designed to introduce leadership in a Biblical context with the focus on developing an understanding of leadership theories and styles as well as strategies for successful leadership. Students learn to enhance their leadership effectiveness in a variety of settings and will develop insight about themselves and others. Emphasis is placed on practical applications. |
| Course Offerings: Monday/Wednesday - 9:30am - 10:45am |
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| This course is designed to introduce spiritual formation in leadership within a Biblical context. The focus is on developing an understanding of the self and the development of the self as they relate to strategies for successful leadership. This will include academic and spiritual formation as a whole and will encompass the individual’s call, gifts, and character. Students will enhance their effectiveness in a variety of settings and will develop insight about themselves and others. Emphasis will be placed on practical applications. |
| Course Offerings: On-Line First Session - August 25, 2008 - October 17, 2008 |
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| This course is based on the premise that the small church is not a mini-model of the larger church, but different and hence needs a different understanding of its characteristics and type of leadership and pastoral care required to affect growth. The goal of the course is to highlight the unique gifts of ministry that are the natural strength of belonging to a small congregation. |
| Course Offerings: Monday/Wednesday - 8:00am - 9:15am |
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| This course is designed to provide an understanding of leadership strategies in a Biblical context. The focus is on developing an understanding of leadership theories and styles as well as strategies for successful leadership. Each student is required to develop his/her personal philosophy of leadership as God matches such preparation with a strategic task. Students learn how to lead change in organizations and explore strategic leadership by executives. Emphasis is placed on practical applications. |
| Course Offerings: Monday/Wednesday - 3:45pm - 5:00pm |
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| This course provides students with general knowledge of World Missions; its origin in the Old Testament and expansion in the New Testament, with a thorough analysis of modern missions and a survey of its effects in the countries around the world. |
| Course Offerings: On-Line First Session - August 25, 2008 - October 17, 2008 |
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| Provides an introduction to the principles and philosophy of church growth as applied primarily to the North American context. The student gains a thorough understanding of principles and strategies for the growth of a church with a concentration on the causes and cures of non-growth. |
| Course Offerings: Tuesday/Thursday - 12:45pm - 2:00pm |
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| This course is designed to introduce the student to the basics of personal soul winning with emphasis on the five points of the Gospel. The basic material employed is the famous Evangelism Explosion Curriculum. |
| Course Offerings: On-Line Second Session - October 20, 2008 - December 12, 2008 |
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| Students will develop a philosophy of church planting to serve as a foundation for future ministry. They will develop a philosophy of church structure and mission; an understanding of the skills needed to plant a church and conduct an assessment of one’s strengths and weaknesses; an understanding of one’s personality characteristics and how to work in harmony with people of similar and diverse personalities in a church planting context; and an understanding of one’s spiritual gifts and how they relate to church planting. One will receive a basic knowledge of a variety of church planting methodologies and in what context each is appropriate. The church planting process will be discussed from beginning to end with information shared about how to build competent church leaders in the new church. |
| Course Offerings: Night Class - Tuesday 6:45pm - 9:15pm |
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| This course acquaints the student with the basic elements of music (rhythm, melody, harmony) and the ways they have been used in various types of music, with particular emphasis on the historical style periods and, when possible, the church music of those periods. |
| Course Offerings: Tuesday/Thursday - 12:45pm - 2:00pm |
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| This course provides a general overview of the historical development of music of the Western World, with special attention to Christian music of various genres. |
| Course Offerings: Monday/Wednesday - 9:30am - 10:45am |
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| Course Offerings: Applied Music - Applied Music |
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| Course Offerings: Applied Music - Applied Music |
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| Course Offerings: Tuesday/Thursday - 2:15pm - 3:30pm |
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| Course Offerings: Applied Music - Applied Music |
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| This course includes a survey of the different types of sermons with an emphasis on preparation and delivery. |
| Course Offerings: On-Line Second Session - October 20, 2008 - December 12, 2008 |
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| This course models how the pastor may bring the student to an understanding of how to discover, develop and deploy spiritual gifts. Five phases of ministry gift discovery are discussed: Spiritual Gifts, Motivation, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences. |
| Course Offerings: On-Line Second Session - October 20, 2008 - December 12, 2008 |
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| Prerequisite: PT102 - Sermon Preparation |
| This course develops the skills needed to analyze a Biblical text to determine the author’s intent considering the historical, religious, and cultural contexts, and to bring the original intent to a modern audience. |
| Course Offerings: Tuesday/Thursday - 8:00am - 9:15am |
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| This course is designed to develop the student’s administrative skills so that the student will be able to lead the congregation in developing its mission and enabling the church to systematically fulfill its mission. |
| Course Offerings: On-Line First Session - August 25, 2008 - October 17, 2008 |
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| A study of the practical function of a minister’s responsibilities in serving a congregation. The student gains insight into the ministerial roles a congregation expects a minister to fulfill, such as pastor, preacher, teacher, administrator, theologian, evangelist, and prophet. |
| Course Offerings: Tuesday/Thursday - 9:30am - 10:45am |
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| An introductory course designed to acquaint the student with the field of psychology as a scientific discipline concerned with the study of human behavior, with special emphasis on the Christian viewpoint. |
| Course Offerings: On-Line First Session - August 25, 2008 - October 17, 2008 |
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| This integrated approach focuses on human health, technology, environmental concerns and other issues related to general science. |
| Course Offerings: Night Class - Tuesday 6:45pm - 9:15pm |
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| Course Offerings: Night Class - Thursday 6:45pm - 9:15pm |
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| A course concerned with the behavior patterns of groups of people. Our society patterns are examined in the light of the Bible with the centering of attention on Christian responsibility. |
| Course Offerings: On-Line Summer Session - May 26, 2008 - July 18, 2008 |
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| The basic beliefs of the Christian are taught in this course. Students will be shown the theological basis for Christian truths. This is accompanied by the following five disciplines: Scripture, God, Christ, Man, and Sin. |
| Course Offerings: Tuesday/Thursday - 2:15pm - 3:30pm |
| Course Offerings: On-Line First Session - August 25, 2008 - October 17, 2008 |
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| A continuation and expansion of TH 201, providing a more comprehensive study of theological issues of Salvation, the Holy Spirit, the Church, Angels (good and bad) and the Doctrine of Last Things. Special emphasis is given to the Pentecostal position of the College. |
| Course Offerings: On-Line Second Session - October 20, 2008 - December 12, 2008 |
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| A study of Prolegomena (an overview) of Bibliology, Theology Proper, Christology, Anthropology (man), and Hamartiology (sin). |
| Course Offerings: Monday/Wednesday - 12:45pm - 2:00pm |
