Courses
CED11 Dynamic Methods of Teaching This course will discuss various teaching method and modes of instruction to equip students to become effective church teachers
CED212 Philosophy and History of Christian Education This course presents an overview of Biblical, theological, historical, philosophical foundations, and the basic objectives of Christian education in the local church
CED213 Curriculum Development This course provides a study of curriculum theories and principles for evaluating and selecting instructional materials for church and school educational ministries.
CED214 The Method and Message of Jesus’ Teachings A practical study of the “how” (method) and the “what” (message) of Jesus’ teaching will be explored. This course will evaluate Jesus’ abundant use of proverbs, parables, paradox, and metaphors. Compare and contrast Jesus’ teachings’ along with sages and the prophets of the Old Testament.
CED220 Ministry to Children This course teaches students how to effectively minister to children at various ages, birth to adolescence in view of their spiritual, cultural, and psychological development.
CED303 Principles of Christian Education This course presents principles that the church may consider in developing Christian education.
CED320 Ministry to Youth. A course designed to teach one how to effectively minister to youth from adolescence to young adulthood, in view of their particular spiritual, cultural, and psychological development.
CED421 Student Teaching Project The student is placed in a primary teaching role in a church or school under a supervised teacher. The student is responsible for writing and executing lesson plans and following the order of the classroom teacher. Assignments may vary, and contracts are agreed upon.
CNS130 Basic Christian Counseling A survey of Christian approaches to the field of counseling focusing on: paradigms and models (how they compare, and how these strategies can be implemented in ministry.
CNS131 Pastoral Counseling This course provides a comprehensive and informed focus on the core value of a therapeutic relationship in pastoral counseling. This course is aimed at the practice of pastoral relationship in congregational ministry, but it has relevance and value for all engaged in the spiritual and disciplined ministry of pastoral counseling
CNS332 Group Counseling This course is designed to teach the student how to initiate a small group program in a local church. The student will also learn principles of group counseling and their practical application in small groups.
CNS334 Grief Counseling This course is designed to give students an understanding of the dynamics of counseling situations guiding families and patients through the stages of grief and death.
CNS339 Premarital and Marriage Counseling The course will examine a Bible-based marriage facing the challenges and instability of our secular environment. Understanding and practical solutions will be emphasized.
CNS340 Family and Youth Counseling Focus will be on the generational conflict in a Christian home in our troubled time, and the many issue faced by parents, families, and youth.
CNS431 Addiction Counseling This course is designed to teach the dynamic involved in addictive behavior. It includes principles in implementing a twelve-step recovery approach. In addition, this course teaches one how to customize this approach for each addictive profile.
ECM101 Evangelism A study of the Biblical mandates to evangelism. An emphasis will be placed on developing the skills of personal evangelism and equipping others to share their faith.
ECM131 Introduction to Missions A study of the spheres of mission will be highlighted. Attention will be given to the various evangelism methods. Also, cultural anthropology, and its missionary and theological implications will be examined.
ECM302 Witnessing to Cults A study of the various present-day cults. This course will address major points for witnessing to adherents of non-Christian religions. A clear understanding is given of the Biblical mandates to share our faith with cults.
ECM333 Cross-Cultural Evangelism This course will study the nature of biblically-based evangelism in what are described as different and the problems between them with effective communication and adjustments of customs and outlook, in order to fulfill the Great Commission.
HCH201 Church History I From the Birth of the Church to 1499AD The course will cover the church’s fulfillment of the Great Commission, its growth against different challenges and opposition, its struggles with false ideas and practices from within and without, and how the Lord – in spite of human failing – preserved, guided, and built his church. The Christian Faith’s impact on the Greek and Latin branches of Western European civilization will be examined, as well as the church’s survival in Muslim and other lands.
HCH202 Church History II From 1500 to the Present Day The course will cover the major developments of the Protestant Reformation, the Catholic Counter-Reformation, later renewal with Pietism in Lutheran Germany and the evangelical revivals in the English-speaking world, the missionary movement around the globe, and the outpouring of the Holy Sirit in the twentieth century. Attention will be given to the church’s ongoing struggles against secularism and modernity in our age. Prerequisite: Church History I
HIS221 History of Isreal A study of the original development of the people of Israel from the call of Abraham to the period after their exile. Focus is on key events individuals and eras studies with special emphasis on the exodus, conquest of Canaan, the monarchy, divided kingdom and exile.
NTS101 New Testament Survey A study of New Testament messages, doctrines, people and problems of interpretation.
NTS110 Gospels: Life of Christ. This chronological study of the life of Christ will be informative, inspirational, and divide the life and ministry of Christ into generally accepted periods. Through proper study and research, the student will have a thorough understanding of Jesus’ example of ministry in the Power of the Holy Spirit.
NTS111 John: Gospel of Love A study of Gospel of John in which attention is given to specific verses, accounts, parables, and miracles, unique to this gospel with emphasis on the practical application in the life of the Christian.
NTS202 Acts of the Apostles A study of the content of the Book of Acts with emphasis on the work of the Holy Spirit in the origin and growth of the early Church.
NTS210 Pauline Epistles A study of the Pauline Epistles is foundational for the understanding of God’s plan for the Church and individual Christian living. This course will show how the epistles were written to individuals and the churches. The study will include background information, occasion, place and date of writing, as well as an exposition of the content of the letters.
NTS211 Romans: The Overcoming Life A study of Paul’s letter to the Romans dealing with the background of the book and its relation to the rest of the Pauline writings.
NTS330 General Epistles (or Hebrew Christian Epistles) An exegetical study of First and Second Peter, First, Second, and Third John, James, and Jude. Emphasis we be placed on Authorship, themes, outlines and discussion of the issues.
NTS350 Hebrews: The better Covenant An exposition of the Book of Hebrews contrasting and comparing the Old and New Covenants.
NTS360 Parables of Jesus This course is an exegetical study of the parables told by Jesus in the Gospels. Emphasis will be placed upon properly defining, interpreting and teaching from these passages.
NTS410 Revelation An expository presentation of the Book of Revelation, chapter-by-chapter and verse-by-verse. Revelation is an important book of Scripture. Each student will conduct a thorough and careful study, with the goal being that even the most difficult passages can be made understandable.
OTS101 Old Testament Survey An overview of all the books of the Old Testament. The course will examine authorship, audience, themes and outline for each book.
OTS110 Pentateuch: Five Books of Moses A survey of the geographical, cultural, and historical backgrounds of each book. The law of Moses and the founding of Israel will be studied.
OTS330 Poetic Books Selected portions of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon are studied with respect to divine inspiration and practical teaching.
OTS332 The Book of Job A study of the book of Job with attention given to the literary style and theological issues, including the problem of suffering..
OTS410 Major Prophets A historical and doctrinal study of the four major prophets, focusing on the decline of Judah and Israel. Emphasis will be placed on the Messianic and eschatological prophecies. OTS420 Minor Prophets A study of the twelve minor prophets concentrating on the social, political, and religious conditions of their time. The course with compare and contrast their message with the thinking of their day.
OTS411 Book of Isaiah This course will examine the book of Isaiah from historical and exegetic viewpoints. Students will become familiar with literary theories about the book and its major subdivisions. The course will engage the original historical setting of the book., as well as its use in the New Testament and its contemporary relevance.
PRE201 Homiletics I This course will teach students the basic study in sermon preparation. Students will learn parts of the sermon: structure, and delivery. Emphasis is given to the analysis of student-prepared outlines and delivery of sermons.
PTH101 Principles of Bible Study This course will introduce methods of Bible study to prepare the student for an exciting lifetime of Bible investigation for personal growth and teaching opportunities.
PTH102 Basic Pastoral Care A comprehensive study of the practical aspects of pastoral ministry. Subjects covered include the pastor as a divinely called servant, leader, preacher, teacher, counselor, administrator, spouse, and parent. This course is designed to show the student the challenging roles and insight of a pastor’s calling. This course will be taken from a Biblical perspective in today’s consumer oriented culture.
PTH202 Discipleship A course designed to examine the interpersonal relationship and character development of the student, and supply the principles to the process of discipleship.
PTH205 Personal Growth The course is designed to lead the student into an evaluation of their present spiritual condition with practical given on how to strenghten their walk with the Lord. This course will outlines the spiritual disciplines of prayer, fasting, bible study, meditation, journaling, etc.
PTH301 Leadership Principles. This course is designed to introduce the student to theoretical aspects of leadership and administrative roles within the Church. Secular and Christian ideas of leadership are examined and applied to life of the local church.
PTH306 Christian Ethnics A study of Christian ethnics for everyday life and problems faced by those in professional ministry, utilizing sound biblical principles.
PTH308 Church Growth A survey of the theological, sociological, and statistical dimensions of church growth as they relate to evangelism, church development, and Christian education. A basic for beginning a new church will be studies.
SYS210 Basic Bible Doctrine This course provides a systematic study of the Bible. The principle doctrines of the Scripture will be outlined and each discussed in a step-by-step process. The student will build theological foundation in this course.
SYS323 Theology of Prayer This course will study the theology of prayer as it relates to the communion with God, prayer’s purpose, and its effectiveness.
SYS326 Bible Doctrine I (Bibliology, Theology Proper, Pneumatology, Angelology) The course will study the above topics of systematic theology: the nature of God and his communication to us, the Holy Spirit, his nature and work as part of the godhead, and what the Bible tells us about angels.
SYS327 Bible Doctrine II (Anthropology, Hamartiology, Christology) The course covers the above topics of systematic theology: the nature of man and how God intended him to relate to his creator, the nature of sin and its effects in our world, and the nature and work of Christ as God’s answer to sin.
SYS328 Bible Doctrine III (Soteriology, Ecclesiology, Eschatology) The course will cover the topic of: the nature of salvation to provide God’s solution to sin among the human race, what the church is like according to the plan of God, and how God will bring everything to its conclusion with the return of Christ at the end of the age.
THE162 Theology of Worship This course will explore the development of a n music and worship program. Special emphasis is given to the Biblical basis for worship in the church today. Models and concepts of worship are examined.
THE203 Names of God Students will examine the names of God both in the Old and New Testaments. This course is designed to provide greater insight into the nature of God and our relationship to Him.
THE230 Hermeneutics. This class will examine the science and laws of Biblical exegesis interpretation: the principles, methods, and rules by which the meaning of Scripture may be ascertained are examined.
THE240 Fruit of the Spirit This course will examine the fruit of the Spirit as outlined in Galatians and how application is made to the life of the follower of Christ, predicated on “Love”
THE250 Faith Principles in Action This course will introduce examples and testimonies of people of faith and how the spiritual disciplines were applied during time of victory and struggle as an effective witness for Christ.
THE262 Comparative Religions This course will provide a comparative study of the main world religious systems as related to the Biblical principles of Christianity. Modern cults are also addressed and major points in witnessing to adherents of non-Christian religions are discussed.
THE363 Warfare Prayer This course will equip the student regarding the nature purpose of spiritual warfare.
THE302 The Covenants of God This course is designed to teach the student the biblical framework for our understanding of the administration of God’s dealing with mankind throughout human history.
THE331 Life and Journey of Paul This course will provide a biographical study of the Apostle Paul focusing on how his life was shaped prior to his conversion, leading to his conversion and the effect his life had on those he ministered to after his conversion.
THE332 Identifying Your Spiritual Gift This course is designed to assist the student in discovering their calling in the ministry through the discovery of their God-given gifts. Also included is how to impart personal involvement in the local church by discovering, developing, and deploying the spiritual gift, and how to understand our part in the Great Commission of utilizing our gift into the greater vision of the local church.
THE403 Feasts of Israel An in-depth study of the feasts of Israel and the theological significance of the feasts as portrayed and defined in the New Testament.
THE404 Miracles of Jesus This course focuses on Jesus’ many miracles, establishing Him as Son of God with power over Satan, over nature, over death, over diseases & sickness, over Sabbath, and over demons.
THE405 Apologetics A study of the defense of the faith, particularly from the standpoint of the authority of the Bible and historic evidence of the Resurrection.
COM302 Public Speaking This course will combine communication theory with practical “how to step” of public speaking. Students will learn the various forms of communication. Students will gain an appreciation for different methods used in communicating and presenting he gospel.
ENG101 English I Grammar A review of the fundamentals of grammar including a thorough treatment of the parts of speech and word functions, structure of the sentence, problems of syntax, and other basic skills.
ENG102 English II Composition Instruction in the principles of composition, including the practical aspects of research methods, reference tools and resources, and study skills
ENG103 ENG103 Creative Writing Techniques of writing fiction, poetry, and plays with critique of student work. Prerequisite: ENG101 and ENG102
THE406 Introduction to Greek This course will enable the student to begin laying the foundation in New Testament Greek. The student will learn grammar and memorize a limited vocabulary; thereby equipping the student for the use of commentaries and other references.
BUS101 Introduction To Business Administration An introduction to the administration and organization of American business firms including non-profit entities. An overview of such things as management, marketing, finance and accounting will be given. Emphasis will also be placed on the free enterprise system.
HIS301 American History and Government A study of the political, social, and economic development of the U.S., with emphasis on the growth of the republican/democratic tradition. Topics will include the founding fathers, voting behaviors, the judicial branch, civil rights, civil liberties, the legislative branch, the presidency, and the role of religion.
HIS302 Survey of the Middle east This course provides a general survey of the history of the Middle East. Quickly surveying from the rise of Islam to the decline of the Ottoman Empire. The course focuses on events since the 19th century as they relates to current issues of modernization, European colonial influence, the Arab-Israel conflict, political Islam, Islamic fundamentalism, Arab nationalism, the position of women in Middle East societies, petroleum polities, petroleum politics, and Middle Eastern culture.
PSY101 Principles of Psychology and Counseling A study of the major elements of psychology, including theories and application. Topics will include human development, learning, perception, memory, personality, and behavior.
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology This course is a survey of basic concepts and formulations in sociology, such as functional, conflict, and interaction perspectives; as they are applied to the study of structure and process in society from the group to the institutional level.
CIS101 Introduction to Computers A study of the use of software, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). Emphasis will not be on the mechanics of the software but the use of the software to present ideas, for persuasion, and for analysis.
MAT100 General Mathematics This course will offer a survey of fractions, decimals, real numbers, ratio and proportion, and percentages.
MAT109 Pre Algebra b This will offer an introduction of algebraic expressions integers, exponents and square roots, Prerequisite: MAT100.
MAT110 Algebra This course will offer a review of algebraic functions including polynomials, exponents, radicals, inequalities, systems of equations, and quadratic expressions. Prerequisite: MAT109