Degree Programs

THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM​

You will receive your certificates as you finish each module and an Associate of Biblical Studies degree upon the completion of 8 Modules (60 Credit hours). The cost for each Module is FREE, but there’s a $ 249.00 Administrative Fee per Module.
MODULE 1 - CERTIFICATE IN BIBLE TEACHING
1CF107 – Creative Bible Study Methods
This course equips students for personal study of the Word of God. Students learn how to study the Bible by book, chapter, paragraph, verse, and word. Other methods taught include biographical, devotional, theological, typological, and topical. Special guidelines for studying Bible poetry and prophecy are presented, and methods of charting and outlining are taught.
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2CF203 – Bible Teaching Methods
This course examines the methods Jesus used to teach and preach the Gospel. Students are taught how to prepare and present lessons and how to teach and preach the Gospel.
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3CF309 – Knowing Gods Voice
This course explains how God speaks to man and how to find God’s will for your life. Guidelines are given on knowing the voice of God and determining His will.  The pattern of God’s will and Scriptural examples of how God reveals His will are discussed.
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4CF206 – Power Principles
Power principles taught in this course will enable you to experience the spiritual power taught in the Bible. This course answers the heart cry of those who have hungered for reality instead of religion. It will move you from being a spectator to a demonstrator of the power of God.
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5CF504 – HOW WE GOT OUR BIBLE
Most Christians understand that the Bible they hold in their hands is the inspired Word of God. Yet very few have a general understanding of the origin of the Bible. The purpose of this class, therefore, is to show the student how the Bible came to be and why it can be accepted as the unerring, authoritative Word of God.
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MODULE 2 - CERTIFICATE IN BIBLICAL STUDIES
1CF104 – Old Testament Survey
This survey provides an overview of the Old Testament. Study outlines of each book of the Bible are provided for further development by the student.
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2CF105 – New Testament Survey
This survey provides an overview of the New Testament. Study outlines of each book are provided for further development by the student.
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3CF106 – Strategies for Spiritual Harvest
This course explain how to expand the vision you have received by sharing with others what you have learned. You will learn how to train laborers for spiritual harvest who will be able to train others also.
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CF505 – Bible Introduction 101

The aim of this course is to start with the proposition that belief, or indeed unbelief, cannot be exercised unless there is comprehension of the truth of the Bible. This course will teach the student the truth about the Bible in a summary manner and learn its anatomy and the truth contained in Scripture.

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CF516 – The Names of Jesus

To really know God, you must get to know Him by name. The names of God in Scripture are really a self-revelation of God in His nature and attributes. The sheer number of such names and titles in Scripture suggests something of the immensity of God. The Bible identifies more than 700 descriptive names and titles of Jesus Christ. This study will help the student to get to know Jesus Christ more fully by studying several of His key names and titles.

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MODULE 3 - CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
1CF204 – Biblical Leadership Principles
A review of Biblical management principles with emphasis on servant leadership, Biblical leaders, and Scriptural strategies for success.
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CF210 – Healing Ministry

In this course, we are making a careful evaluation of the strategies available to win the war against Satan in the battle for your body. You will learn to do battle for your physical body and to minister these truths to other wounded warriors in God’s army.

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CF200 – Ministry of the Holy Spirit

This study focuses on the ministry of the Holy Spirit, spiritual fruit, and spiritual gifts. Students are guided in discovery of their own spiritual gifts and position of ministry in the Body of Christ.

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CF520 – Jail and Prison Ministry

This class provides instruction for every level of involvement: The minimal level of corresponding with an inmate, visiting one-on-one with inmates, Ministering in group worship services, special programs, or Bible studies inside an institution, Assisting inmate’s families, providing post-prison ministry upon an inmate’s release from a penal institution.

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CF312 – Women – A Biblical Profile

This course summarizes all the Bible teaches regarding women. It is not only a study guide, but a reference tool as it lists all the passages about women and references to all the individual women mentioned in the Word of God.

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MODULE 4 - CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
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CF100 – Guide to Intercessory Prayer

This course is an introduction to the ministry of intercessory prayer as given in James 5:16, “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”

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CF201 – Spiritual Warfare 

The entire record of God’s Word, the Bible, describes men and women who faced difficult battles of life. In fact, the Apostle Paul describes life as a combat, conflict, and continual wrestling. This is the spiritual arena of life known as “spiritual warfare”.

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CF101 – Foundations of Faith

This course stresses the importance of proper spiritual foundations for life and ministry by focusing on foundations of the Christian faith identified in Hebrews 6:1: repentance, faith, baptism, laying on of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment.

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CF305 – Kingdom Living

This course concerns the Kingdom of God.  It introduces the two spiritual kingdoms, their rulers, and residents.  It provides spiritual keys for gaining access to the Kingdom of God and warns of things which result in being cast out of the Kingdom.  The past, present, and future of this Kingdom are examined, Kingdom parables are explained, and its patterns and principles of living are stressed.

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CF306 – Developing a Biblical World View

Three courses explain how to expand the vision you have received by sharing with others what you have learned.  You will learn how to train laborers for spiritual harvest who will be able to train others also.

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MODULE 5 - CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY
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CF518 – Manners and Customs

Many passages of Scripture that are hard to understand, are readily explained by a knowledge of the customs and manners of Bible lands. The student will learn the Manners and Customs of Bible Lands

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CF506 – The Names of the Holy Spirit

To really know God, you must get to know Him by name. The names of God in Scripture are really a self-revelation of God in His nature and attributes. The sheer number of such names and titles in Scripture suggests something of the immensity of God. The Bible identifies more than 700 descriptive names and titles of Jesus Christ. This study will help the student to get to know Jesus Christ more fully by studying several of His key names and titles.

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CF510 – Pneumatology

The word Pneumatology comes from two Greek words which mean “wind, air, spirit” and “word” – combining to mean “the study of the Holy Spirit.” Pneumatology is the study of God the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity. The student will learn and answer important questions about the Holy Spirit and His work in the life of the believer.

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CF550 – Angels of God

The student will learn the purpose, meaning and rank of angels.

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CF516 – Biblical Theology

The word “theology” comes from two Greek words, theos meaning “God” and logos meaning “the word about” or “the study of” God as He is revealed in the Scriptures. Simply defined, theology is an in-depth study of the Holy Bible. The student will discover what God has said about Himself, His purposes, His plans, and His promises

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MODULE 6 - CERTIFICATE IN PRAYER & SPIRITUAL MINISTRY
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CF408 – Prisoner Of The Lord

This is a book for those doing time in jail or prison, whether short or lengthy sentences, life without parole, or on death row. It is for inmates, with portions written by and about inmates. It also teaches Christians how to minister to those incarcerated.

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CF300 – Divine Provision 

This book, “Divine Provision,” will prepare you personally and your ministry corporately to face what is happening now and what will occur in the future in the financial realm. Your position in the face of the current and impending crises will not be one of weakness, but it will be a stance of strength, faith, and power,  “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind”  (2 Timothy 1:7).

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CF308 – Battle for the Body 

In this course we are making a careful evaluation of the strategies available to win the war against Satan in the battle for your body.  You will learn to do battle for your physical body and to minister these truths to other wounded warriors in God’s army.

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CF509 – Confronting Crisis 

There are always “some” with a bad report. In fact, there are usually “more” than “some” because we live in a negatively oriented world. The student will learn what to do when you don’t know what to do, using Biblical guidelines drawn from the story of King Jehoshaphat’s battle with enemy forces recorded in 2 Chronicles 20.

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CF514 – Strategic Spiritual Warfare

This course will dispel one lie of the enemy right up front.   You are not alone in your struggles. The entire record of God’s Word, the Bible, describes men and women who faced difficult battles of life. You will be given the tools to live a victorious life.

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MODULE 7 - CERTIFCATE IN EVANGELISM AND CHURCH PLANTING
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CF301 – Management by Objectives 

“Management By Objectives” is a method for conducting Christian ministry in an orderly, effective manner.  It is not enough to just know God’s will for your life and ministry.  You must make definite plans to fulfill your spiritual calling. You must learn to work with God to fulfill His purpose and plans.

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CF303 – Methodology of Multiplication 

This course shares Biblical methods of spiritual reproduction which will enable you to multiply in obedience to God’s command.  You will learn how to multiply spiritually as an individual and corporately within the context of the local church.

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CF304 – Principals of Environmental Analysis

This course introduces principles of environmental analysis necessary for organizing and mobilizing spiritual resources for evangelizing. This study stresses the importance of environmental analysis in planning strategies to reach the world with the Gospel.

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CF310 – Mobilization Methodologies 

This course presents methods (a clearly defined way) of mobilizing believers to achieve spiritual harvest.

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CF405 – Leaven Like Evangelism

In this course the student will learn about the mandate given by Jesus to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom and receive instruction on the message to be shared, the messengers of the Gospel, how to communicate the Gospel, and to whom it is to be communicated. The student will also learn many methods of evangelism, with emphasis on those used in New Testament times. Both personal and mass evangelism methods are discussed, with specific instruction on how to deal with difficulties in evangelizing and the follow-up care of new converts.

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MODULE 8 - CERTIFICATE IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION
1CF403 – Covenant of Abraham 
A great story–but much more than a story. The student will learn a historical record of the birth of the nation of Israel. More than the story of one man. It is the story of a divine covenant the supernatural promises of God intended to pass from generation to generation, down through the centuries.
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CF589 – Equipping For Leadership

This course deals with leadership which will incorporates both theory and practice in an equal balance and to look at the differences between worldly and Christian philosophies of leadership.

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3CF590 – CHURCH LEADERSHIP 101
This class will help the leader understand what you do and help you be a better, more effective, more understanding and stronger leader.
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4CF588 – Christian Leadership 
Christian leadership is not a mysterious domain for a chosen few with a special gift of wisdom. Even if a you have no calling to a biblical office, the principles are available to all. This gives influence in the area of your gifts, with or without titles.
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5CF401 – Book Biblical Numbers 
This study explains the importance of biblical numerology and provides guidelines for properly interpreting numbers. You will learn the meaning of selected numbers, their prophetic significance, and how to apply what you learn. These foundational studies will equip you to interpret the spiritual meaning of numbers used in scripture and provide the skills necessary for you to continue this fascinating study independently.
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Associate Degree

Degree is granted upon successful completion of 60 credit hours.

ASSOCIATE OF PASTORAL COUNSELING
1BAM111 – Introduction to Pastoral Care – Part 1
Counseling refers to a process of encouraging growth from within.  It is rooted in a growing awareness of one’s self.  From this should come a less distorted way of seeing persons and relationships and greater courage to accept one’s responsibility to make commitments and decisions. Pastoral counseling represents a fusion of two not altogether discrete sources: pastoral care, i.e. the traditional shepherding function of the Christian minister; and dynamic psychology, which focuses upon the striving aspects of personality as the key to understanding persons. This course introduces the student to Pastoral Counseling as a field within Practical Theology.
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2BAM211 – Introduction to Pastoral Care – Part 2
Pastoral care needs to have as its primary focus, the care of all God’s people through the ups and downs of everyday life, the creation of caring environments within which all people can grow and develop to their fullest potential. Mathew 22:37 – 39 reminds one that pastoral counseling points toward a ministry of reconciliation with both God and neighbor. This points toward the uniqueness of Biblically based interventions, in a world where almost every religion exercises pastoral counseling from the perspective of that religion. 
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3BAM217 – Introduction to Christian Counseling
Modern counseling has its roots in the spiritual formation practices of the church over the centuries. Christian counselors can draw from the best of modern counseling research, but also have the resources of the word, the Holy Spirit, and the church to guide their cooperation with God in bringing care and healing to hurting people. The ultimate goal of counseling is to help people become conformed to the image of Christ and to display the fruit of the spirit. This course provides students with an introduction to a theological and psychological model of humans that can guide our understanding of how people develop in either healthy or unhealthy ways.
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4BIN180 – Classical Pastoral Care l – Becoming a Minister
Pastoral care is that branch of Christian theology that deals with care of persons by pastors. It is pastoral because it pertains to the offices, tasks, and duties of the pastor. It is care because it has charge of, and is deliberately attentive to the spiritual growth and destiny of persons. This course will teach that Pastoral care is analogous to a physician’s care of the body. Since that particular sphere over which one exercises care is the psyche (soul, anima, the animating, enlivening, energizing, motivating spring of human existence without which a body is a corpse), pastoral care is also appropriately called the care of souls.
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5BINT203 – THE GOSPELS
This course will review the historical Background of the Gospels, the message of the four Gospels, and the Life and ministry of Christ.
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6BNT100 – New Testament Survey
This survey provides an overview of the New Testament. Study outlines of each book are provided for further development by the student.
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7BNT106 – Bible Doctrines
This series of lessons is designed especially for the student to establish themselves upon a spiritual foundation. It is so that you would grow into a complete and perfect man or woman in Christ Jesus, unmovable, steadfast, and always abounding in the work of the Lord.
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8BOT111 – Old Testament Survey I
The Bible is Incomplete without the Old Testament. The student will learn how the Old and New Testaments make up the inspired Scriptures. The New Testament was never intended to replace the Old Testament. Instead, the New Testament was given to complement the Old Testament, to complete the story.
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9BOT122 – Old Testament Survey II
Previously we studied in Old Testament I the beginnings of human history, and the God Who controls it. The student will learn that there are key revelations in the Old Testament, such as to give sense to the New Testament events such as the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ in the Gospels, and the judgments of Revelation.
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10BOT230 – Old Testament Men _ Women of Faith
This course has as its primary focus the relationship God used in the days of Old Testament History to bring man back into obedience. God is and was and always will be full of faith. He used His faith as the instrument of the creative process through which man came into existence. Faith is the spiritual life-line through which man receives the goodness of God.
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11BPA111 – Foundations of Faith Studies in Learning
As we enter into the study of Foundations of Faith – Studying for Success, the student will learn the importance of how ” Faith is absolutely necessary in studying the Word of God. As students of the Bible, when we read and search the Scriptures, we must do it in faith. Faith allows the anointing to flow and revelation knowledge to come forth.
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12BPA131 – Prayer I – Types Necessity
In Matthew 6:9-13, the Lord’s Prayer is not a ritual prayer, but a pattern to follow. We notice that Jesus said we were to pray after a certain manner, not necessarily using certain words. This course will reveal that the model prayer is not a liturgy, or a form of public worship, but a guide to help us cover what is evidently important.
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13BPA232 – God’s Authority in the Believer
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a better grasp on who they are as a Believer. It is also to show that Jesus, unto whom all authority is given by God the Father and His Divine Nature, is then given unto us. Our authority is in Christ.
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14BPA342 – Prayer II
As Christians, we have often misunderstood or have not understood at all the meaning and significance of prayer.  It is much more than just a model prayer for us; it is the revelation of God’s heart. This course sums up those things that are central to God’s plan for man.
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15BTH101 – Obedience
It seems that people can talk about anything as long as it does not involve following a set of laws, rules, and regulations. In the past, obedience was almost always, “Don’t do this!” and “Don’t do that!” This course will show how obedience is the underlying theme of the entire Bible.
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16BTH341 – Spiritual Warfare I
This course moves participants beyond the natural world into the realm of the Spirit. Tactics of the enemy are analyzed and strategies of spiritual warfare assuring victory over the principalities and powers of the spirit world are explained. Guidelines for receiving and ministering healing will also be covered.
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17BTH490 – Blood Covenant
There is a blood line that stretches throughout the entire breadth of inspired scripture. From outside the gates of Eden in Genesis 4 to inside the gates of New Jerusalem in Revelations 21:22, the Bible is filled with the importance of the blood with regard to salvation. The blood of Jesus is very dear to Believers everywhere.  Yet most Believers have a very limited understanding of all that has been accomplished by the blood of Jesus.  This course enhances the reader’s understanding and appreciation for the Blood of Jesus.
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18BTH492 – Christ Our Healer
This course deals with God’s hand of restoration, healing, and the purpose and process of reclaiming everything that was damaged in the fall of Adam.  God has given man an escape from the curse and corruption.  His purpose is an original garden relationship with His beloved man.  The spirit, soul, and body of man are part of His healing work.
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19CED111 – Life Management God`s Way
Every decision we make has an outcome. The decisions we make, not our environment, will determine and shape our destiny. There are thousands of testimonies of men and women who have succeeded in life despite their limitations, poor environment and disadvantages. There are those who have become failures in life in spite of all the advantages they had. This course will the student how to make decisions that will change their lives.
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20CF107 Creative Bible Study Methods
This course equips students for personal study of the Word of God. Students learn how to study the Bible by book, chapter, paragraph, verse, and word. Other methods taught include biographical, devotional, theological, typological, and topical. Special guidelines for studying Bible poetry and prophecy are presented, and methods of charting and outlining are taught.
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BACHELOR’S DEGREE

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisite to enroll: A High School Diploma. Degree is granted upon successful completion of 120 credit hours.
BACHELOR OF BIBLICAL STUDY DEGREE
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BITH100 – INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE 

This course traces the history of the Bible and includes discussions of inspiration, the biblical canon, major manuscripts, textual criticism, early translations, and modern versions.

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BITH101 – UNDERSTANDING THE OLD TESTAMENT

A survey of the Old Testament. Emphasis is placed on the major themes, key scriptures, and major personalities of each book. Historical and literary backgrounds of the books are covered.

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BITH102 – UNDERSTANDING THE NEW TESTAMENT

An introduction to the New Testament that examines major themes, broad divisions, key scriptures, major personalities, and the structure and context of each book. Literary and historical backgrounds are also examined.

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BITH104 – PRAYING WITH POWER

This course aims at inspiring students; giving them the courage to pray for the impossible and helping them find the persistence to see their prayers to completion.

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BITH105 – PERSONAL EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLEMAKING

This course will challenge students to commit themselves to the fulfillment of the Great Commission to “go make disciples of all the nations”. A step-by-step guide to disciple making is proposed.

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BTH106 – CHRISTIAN LIVING

This course introduces the student to patterns and principles of Kingdom living applicable to life and ministry.

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BICM109 – PREPARING FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

This course will help students discover their calling and inspire them to place their God given gifts at the Lord’s disposal. Principles of biblical vision and spiritual leadership are covered so as to help students become powerful servants of the Almighty.

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BITH107 – FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP

From Moses to the Lord Jesus, to the Apostles, the Bible is a great text on leadership. Basic principles of leadership and practical insights will be covered from a biblical perspective.

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BITH103 – SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE

This course stresses the importance of a proper spiritual foundation for life and ministry by providing an overview of Bible doctrines identified in Hebrews 6:1: Repentance, faith, baptism, laying of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment.

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BITH200 – BIBLICAL HISTORY OF ISRAEL

The Bible tells the story of God’s redemptive work in the life and death of Jesus Christ through the human history of the nation of Israel and the early church. This course helps the student pinpoint the place and time of major events in salvation history.

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BITH202 – CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN THE CHURCH

This course provides the student with biblical, historical, and theological foundations of Christian education. The student will be led to explore principles for an effective implementation of education programs in the local church.

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BITH203 – THE GOSPELS

This course will review the historical Background of the Gospels, the message of the four Gospels, and the Life and ministry of Christ.

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BITH204 – THE PENTATEUCH

The Pentateuch—Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy are the vital first books in the Bible. Understanding the scope, meaning, and events of these five books is integral to understanding the whole of Scripture that follows.

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BITH205 – HISTORICAL BOOK

The background information and the major themes of the 12 historical books of the Old Testament are reviewed in greater detail.

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BITH206 – BIBLICAL PREACHING 101

This course provides an overview of aspects of biblical preaching, including the development and delivery of biblical sermons.

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BICM207 – NEW TESTAMENT ECCLESIOLOGY

Basic models of church government which have developed over the course of church history are presents. The student will be exposed to the biblical, historical, and theological underpinning of each church governance tradition.

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BITH208 – FUNDAMENTALS OF BIBLICAL EXEGESIS

This course teaches students how to carefully read Scripture in the biblical context, and to dig deeper into the Word of God so they will be able to understand the Bible correctly and apply its meaning to their lives and ministries.

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BITH209 – INTRODUCTION TO MISSIOLOGY

“Missio Dei” is the idea that God is actively working to reconcile his creation to Himself through Jesus Christ. This course presents an overview of the theology of missions, as well as current trends in missions.

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BINT300 – ACTS

The book of Acts, also referred to as the “Acts of the Apostles” or the “Acts of the Holy Spirit”, presents the exciting story of the beginning of the church. Through a rigorous exposition of the book of Acts, students gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the early disciples’ commitment to the fulfillment of the Great Commission.

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BIOT301 – OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS OF POETRY

The poetic books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon are covered in detail. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined

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BINT302 – EPISTLES OF PAUL I

This course is a study of the ministry and teachings of the Apostle Paul as recorded in the Pauline Epistles. The life setting of each letter is related to Paul’s journeys described in the book of Acts. Special attention is given to the major theological themes of the epistles. Part I covers the Book of Galatians through II Thessalonians.

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BINT304 – ROMANS

This course will provide an in-depth and exegetical study of the Epistle to the Romans emphasizing its contribution to Christian theology and life.

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BITH305 – SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY I

This course is an overview of the theological areas of prolegomena, revelation, theology proper, anthropology, and Christology.

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BITH306 – SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY II

This is an overview of the theological areas of anthropology, Christology, and pneumatology.

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BITH307 – CHURCH HISTORY I

This course is an overview of how the Church’s doctrine, faith, and practice developed from Pentecost to the time of the Protestant Reformation.

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BITH309 – SPIRITUAL WARFARE

This course moves participants beyond the natural world into the realm of the Spirit. Tactics of the enemy are analyzed and strategies of spiritual warfare assuring victory over the principalities and powers of the spirit world are explained. Guidelines for receiving and ministering healing will also be covered.

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BICM310 DIVINE HEALING

This course is designed to help students gain greater confidence and competence in the actual practice of those ministry skills that will be needed in the student’s anticipated ministry role. Mentoring is provided through both individual meetings with an experienced practitioner and peer ministry reflection groups.

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BICM400 – CHURCH PLANTING IN THE 21ST CENTURY

This course will provide the student with an overview of the theology, theory, and practice of a church-planting ministry. Special attention will be given to a model of evangelism for church planting, to the Pauline cycle, and to contemporary models of church planting.

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BITH401 – SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY III

This course is an overview of the theological areas of soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology.

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BINT402 – GENERAL EPISTLES

The course provides a close reading of James, I Peter, II Peter, I John, II John, III, and Jude with special attention given to literary, socio-historical and theological understandings of the epistles.

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BICM404 – PRINCIPLES OF CHURCH ADMINISTRATION

The purpose of this course is to help each student identify, understand and develop the fundamental skills of church administration and leadership in a Christian setting.

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BIOT406 – OLD TESTAMENT – MAJOR PROPHETS

This course is a study of the books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined.

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BIOT407 – OLD TESTAMENT – MINOR PROPHETS

This course is a study of the books of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined.

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BINT408 – HEBREWS

This course is a detailed study of the Epistle to the Hebrews.

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BITH409 – BIBLICAL PREACHING (HOMELETICS)

The principles and practice of crafting and delivering a biblical sermon will be outlined and demonstrated.

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BITH410 – A SURVEY OF PASTORAL MINISTRY

The Biblical mandates and principles governing the task of the church in edifying and equipping the saints for service; home and hospital visitation; worship; and church ceremonies.

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CF506 – The Names of the Holy Spirit

To really know God, you must get to know Him by name. The names of God in Scripture are really a self-revelation of God in His nature and attributes. The sheer number of such names and titles in Scripture suggests something of the immensity of God. The Bible identifies more than 700 descriptive names and titles of Jesus Christ. This study will help the student to get to know Jesus Christ more fully by studying several of His key names and titles.

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CF514 – STRATEGIC SPIRITUAL WARFARE

This course will dispel one lie of the enemy right up front. You are not alone in your struggles. The entire record of God’s Word, the Bible, describes men and women who faced difficult battles of life. The student will be given the tools to live a victorious life.

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CF590 – CHURCH LEADERSHIP 101

This class will help the leader understand what you do and help you be a better, more effective, more understanding and stronger leader.

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CF504 – HOW WE GOT OUR BIBLE

Most Christians understand that the Bible they hold in their hands is the inspired Word of God. Yet very few have a general understanding of the origin of the Bible. The purpose of this class, therefore, is to show the student how the Bible came to be and why it can be accepted as the unerring, authoritative Word of God.

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BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY DEGREE
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BITH102 – UNDERSTANDING THE NEW TESTAMENT 

An introduction to the New Testament that examines major themes, broad divisions, key scriptures, major personalities, and the structure and context of each book. Literary and historical backgrounds are also examined.

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BITH103 – SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE

This course stresses the importance of a proper spiritual foundation for life and ministry by providing an overview of Bible doctrines identified in Hebrews 6:1: Repentance, faith, baptism, laying of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment.

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BITH107 – FOUNDATIONS OF BIBLICAL LEADERSHIP

From Moses to the Lord Jesus, to the Apostles, the Bible is a great text on leadership. Basic principles of leadership and practical insights will be covered from a biblical perspective.

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4

BTH200 – BIBLICAL HISTORY OF ISRAEL

The Bible tells the story of God’s redemptive work in the life and death of Jesus Christ through the human history of the nation of Israel and the early church. This course helps the student pinpoint the place and time of major events in salvation history

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5

BINT300 – ACTS

The book of Acts, also referred to as the “Acts of the Apostles” or the “Acts of the Holy Spirit”, presents the exciting story of the beginning of the church. Through a rigorous exposition of the book of Acts, students gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the early disciples’ commitment to the fulfillment of the Great Commission.

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BIOT301 – OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS OF POETRY

The poetic books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon are covered in detail. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined.

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BINT302 – EPISTLES OF PAUL I

This course is a study of the ministry and teachings of the Apostle Paul as recorded in the Pauline Epistles. The life setting of each letter is related to Paul’s journeys described in the book of Acts. Special attention is given to the major theological themes of the epistles. Part I covers the Book of Galatians through II Thessalonians.

3
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BICM310 – DIVINE HEALING

This course is designed to help students gain greater confidence and competence in the actual practice of those ministry skills that will be needed in the student’s anticipated ministry role. Mentoring is provided through both individual meetings with an experienced practitioner and peer ministry reflection groups.

3
9

BINT304 – ROMANS

This course will provide an in-depth and exegetical study of the Epistle to the Romans emphasizing its contribution to Christian theology and life.

3
10

BITH305 – SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY I

This course is an overview of the theological areas of prolegomena, revelation, theology proper, anthropology, and Christology.

3
11

BITH306 – SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY II

This is an overview of the theological areas of anthropology, Christology, and pneumatology.

3
12

BITH307 – CHURCH HISTORY

This course is an overview of how the Church’s doctrine, faith, and practice developed from Pentecost to the time of the Protestant Reformation.

3
13

BITH410 – A SURVEY OF PASTORAL MINISTRY

The Biblical mandates and principles governing the task of the church in edifying and equipping the saints for service; home and hospital visitation; worship; and church ceremonies.

3
14

BITH309 – SPIRITUAL WARFARE

This course moves participants beyond the natural world into the realm of the Spirit. Tactics of the enemy are analyzed and strategies of spiritual warfare assuring victory over the principalities and powers of the spirit world are explained. Guidelines for receiving and ministering healing will also be covered.

3
15

BIOT406  – OLD TESTAMENT – MAJOR PROPHETS

This course is a study of the books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined.

3
16

BIOT407 – OLD TESTAMENT – MINOR PROPHETS

This course is a study of the books of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined.

3
17

BINT402 – GENERAL EPISTLES

The course provides a close reading of James, I Peter, II Peter, I John, II John, III, and Jude with special attention given to literary, socio-historical and theological understandings of the epistles.

3
18

BICM404 – PRINCIPLES OF CHURCH ADMINISTRATION

The purpose of this course is to help each student identify, understand and develop the fundamental skills of church administration and leadership in a Christian setting.

3
19

BINT408 – HEBREWS

This course is a detailed study of the Epistle to the Hebrews.

3
20

BITH409  – BIBLICAL PREACHING  (HOMELETICS)

The principles and practice of crafting and delivering a biblical sermon will be outlined and demonstrated.

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BACHELOR OF MINISTRY DEGREE
1

BITH100 – INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE 

This course traces the history of the Bible and includes discussions of inspiration, the biblical canon, major manuscripts, textual criticism, early translations, and modern versions.

3
2

BITH101 – UNDERSTANDING THE OLD TESTAMENT

A survey of the Old Testament. Emphasis is placed on the major themes, key scriptures, and major personalities of each book. Historical and literary backgrounds of the books are covered.

3
3

BITH104 – PRAYING WITH POWER

This course aims at inspiring students; giving them the courage to pray for the impossible and helping them find the persistence to see their prayers to completion.

3
4

BICM109 – PREPARING FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

This course will help students discover their calling and inspire them to place their God given gifts at the Lord’s disposal. Principles of biblical vision and spiritual leadership are covered so as to help students become powerful servants of the Almighty.

3
5

BITH200 – BIBLICAL HISTORY OF ISRAEL

The Bible tells the story of God’s redemptive work in the life and death of Jesus Christ through the human history of the nation of Israel and the early church. This course helps the student pinpoint the place and time of major events in salvation history.

3
6

BITH202 – CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN THE CHURCH

This course provides the student with biblical, historical, and theological foundations of Christian education. The student will be led to explore principles for an effective implementation of education programs in the local church.

3
7

BITH203 – THE GOSPELS

This course will review the historical Background of the Gospels, the message of the four Gospels, and the Life and ministry of Christ.

3
8

BITH204 – THE PENTATEUCH

The Pentateuch—Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy—are the vital first books in the Bible. Understanding the scope, meaning, and events of these five books is integral to understanding the whole of Scripture that follows.

3
9

BITH205 – HISTORICAL BOOKS

The background information and the major themes of the 12 historical books of the Old Testament are reviewed in greater detail.

3
10

BITH206 – BIBLICAL PREACHING 101

This course provides an overview of aspects of biblical preaching, including the development and delivery of biblical sermons.

3
11

BITH208 – FUNDAMENTALS OF BIBLICAL EXEGESIS

This course teaches students how to carefully read Scripture in the biblical context, and to dig deeper into the Word of God so they will be able to understand the Bible correctly and apply its meaning to their lives and ministries.

3
12

BINT300 – ACTS

The book of Acts, also referred to as the “Acts of the Apostles” or the “Acts of the Holy Spirit”, presents the exciting story of the beginning of the church. Through a rigorous exposition of the book of Acts, students gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the early disciples’ commitment to the fulfillment of the Great Commission.

 
13

BITH304 – ROMANS

This course will provide an in-depth and exegetical study of the Epistle to the Romans emphasizing its contribution to Christian theology and life.

3
14

BITH305 – SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY I

This course is an overview of the theological areas of prolegomena, revelation, theology proper, anthropology, and Christology.

3
15

BITH306 – SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY II

This is an overview of the theological areas of anthropology, Christology, and pneumatology.

3
16

BITH307 – CHURCH HISTORY

This course is an overview of how the Church’s doctrine, faith, and practice developed from Pentecost to the time of the Protestant Reformation.

3
17

BICM400 – CHURCH PLANTING IN THE 21ST CENTURY

This course will provide the student with an overview of the theology, theory, and practice of a church-planting ministry. Special attention will be given to a model of evangelism for church planting, to the Pauline cycle, and to contemporary models of church planting.

3
18

BICM404 – PRINCIPLES OF CHURCH ADMINISTRATION

The purpose of this course is to help each student identify, understand and develop the fundamental skills of church administration and leadership in a Christian setting.

3
19

BITH409 – BIBLICAL PREACHING

The principles and practice of crafting and delivering a biblical sermon will be outlined and demonstrated.

3
20

BITH410 – A SURVEY OF PASTORAL MINISTRY

The Biblical mandates and principles governing the task of the church in edifying and equipping the saints for service; home and hospital visitation; worship; and church ceremonies.

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MASTER’S DEGREE

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisite to enroll: A recognized Bachelor’s degree.
Degree is granted upon successful completion of 36 credit hours including thesis

MASTER OF BIBLICAL STUDY DEGREE
1

BITH502 – The Gospels/The Life of Christ 

A chronological and synthetic study of the Gospels’ accounts of Christ’s birth, life, death, resurrection, and ascension.

3
2

BITH504 – Old Testament Theology I

The Old Testament books of Genesis-Kings are analyzed. The theological themes of these books are identified and traced throughout the Bible.

3
3

BITH505 – Old Testament Theology II

Latter Prophets & Writings The Old Testament books of Job-Malachi are analyzed. The theological themes of these books are identified and traced throughout the Bible.

3
4

BITH506 – Basic Hebrew

Essentials of biblical Hebrew grammar: orthography, morphophonemics, vocabulary; historical developments; readings and exercises.

3
5

BITH536 – Introduction to Missions

“Missio Dei” is the idea that God is actively working to reconcile His creation to Himself through Jesus Christ. This course presents an overview of the theology of missions, as well as current trends in missions.

3
6

BITH551 – Biblical Interpretation

The aim of this course is to develop a working knowledge of the basic skills of biblical interpretation. Students will be introduced to the various skills needed to work with the different types of literature, or genre, found in the Bible as well as matters of context and content. The goal of this course is to help students to become skilled, life-long exegetes of God’s Word.

3
7

BITH575 – Comparative Religions

Comparative religion is the branch of the study of religions concerned with the systematic comparison of the doctrines and practices, themes, and impacts (including migration) of the world’s religions.

3
8

BITH576 – Christian Ethics and Excellence

This course will approach ethics on a scriptural basis.  It will not be too concerned with secular ethics, either traditional or contemporary, except as they relate to Biblical ethics.

3
9BITH599 – Thesis (6 Credits)6
10

BITH600 – Apologetics

In this course, students compare biblical, historical, and recent approaches to defending faith in God, Christ, and Scripture.

3
11

BITH630 – Church History I – From Pentecost to Reformation

In this course, students discover how the Church’s doctrine, faith, and practice developed from Pentecost to the time of the Protestant Reformation.

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MASTER OF MINISTRY DEGREE
1

BITH507 – Hebrew Exegesis (The Book of Isaiah) 

In addition to surveying the contents of the book, the course develops the understanding and skills of exegetical exposition.

3
2

BITH536 – Introduction to Missions

“Missio Dei” is the idea that God is actively working to reconcile His creation to Himself through Jesus Christ. This course presents an overview of the theology of missions, as well as current trends in missions.

3
3

BITH537 – Church Planting

Biblical and historical perspectives on church planting; starting new churches in the age of the Internet; steps and procedures for establishing a mission and developing it into an organized church; practical methods and techniques used in church planting

3
4

BITH571 – Systematic Theology 1

A systematic study of Christian theology with special attention given to bibliology and theology properly.

3
5

BITH575 – Comparative Religions

Comparative religion is the branch of the study of religions concerned with the systematic comparison of the doctrines and practices, themes, and impacts (including migration) of the world’s religions.

3
6

BITH576 – Christian Ethics and Excellence

This course will approach ethics on a scriptural basis.  It will not be too concerned with secular ethics, either traditional or contemporary, except as they relate to Biblical ethics.

3
7

BITH590 – Introduction to Biblical Counseling

The nature and principles of biblical counseling, techniques and theories of counseling; patterns of problem solving, the counselor and counselee relationship; the sufficiency of Scripture; and biblical conflict resolution.

3
8BITH599 – Thesis (6 Credits)6
9

BITH600 – Apologetics

In this course, students compare biblical, historical, and recent approaches to defending faith in God, Christ, and Scripture.

3
10

BITH551 – Biblical Interpretation

The aim of this course is to develop a working knowledge of the basic skills of biblical interpretation. Students will be introduced to the various skills needed to work with the different types of literature, or genre, found in the Bible as well as matters of context and content. The goal of this course is to help students to become skilled, life-long exegetes of God’s Word.

3
11

BITH630 – Church History I – From Pentecost to Reformation

In this course, students discover how the Church’s doctrine, faith, and practice developed from Pentecost to the time of the Protestant Reformation.

3
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MASTER OF DIVINITY DEGREE
1

BITH504 – Old Testament Theology I

The Old Testament books of Genesis-Kings are analyzed. The theological themes of these books are identified and traced throughout the Bible.

3
2

BITH505 – Old Testament Theology II

Latter Prophets & Writings The Old Testament books of Job-Malachi are analyzed. The theological themes of these books are identified and traced throughout the Bible.

3
3

BITH506 – Basic Hebrew

Essentials of biblical Hebrew grammar: orthography, morphophonemics, vocabulary; historical developments; readings and exercises.

3
4

BITH571 – Systematic Theology 1

A systematic study of Christian theology with special attention given to bibliology and theology properly.

3
5

BITH572 – Systematic Theology II

This course is an overview of the theological areas of prolegomena, revelation, theology proper, anthropology, and Christology.

3
6

CH631 – The History of the Church Since the Reformation

In this course, students survey the development of the Christian church’s doctrine, faith, and practice from the Protestant Reformation to the present.

3
7

BITH575 – Comparative Religions

Comparative religion is the branch of the study of religions concerned with the systematic comparison of the doctrines and practices, themes, and impacts (including migration) of the world’s religions.

3
8BITH 599  – Thesis (6 Credits)     6
9

BITH601 – Contemporary Theology I 

This course introduces students to the major movements and thinkers, theologians and philosophers in the Christian tradition since the eighteenth-century Enlightenment, together with an examination of their philosophical backgrounds. Part I: Barth through Tillich. Part II: Vatican II to postmoderm theologies.

3
10

BITH602 – Contemporary Theology II  

This course introduces students to the major movements and thinkers, theologians and philosophers in the Christian tradition since the eighteenth-century Enlightenment, together with an examination of their philosophical backgrounds. Part I: Barth through Tillich. Part II: Vatican II to postmoderm theologies.

3
11

BITH551 – Biblical Interpretation

The aim of this course is to develop a working knowledge of the basic skills of biblical interpretation. Students will be introduced to the various skills needed to work with the different types of literature, or genre, found in the Bible as well as matters of context and content. The goal of this course is to help students to become skilled, life-long exegetes of God’s Word.

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Doctoral DEGREE

Candidates will specialize in one of the fields of theological scholarship. Study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Ministry Degree (D.Min) extends through three stages: Coursework, Knowledge Area Modules (KAM), and dissertation.

 

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

The applicant must have earned a Master’s Degree in Divinity, Theology, Ministry, or Biblical Studies.

Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.)

Credit Hours: 45

Prerequisites: Master’s Degree or Equivalent

 

COURSE NAME

 

1

THD890 – Introduction to Theological Research

This course will provide students with the tools for doctoral level research and opportunities for reflection on becoming scholar-pastor. Students are introduced to the conduct and reporting of scholarly theological research.

5

2

Seminar: Oral and written presentation

15

3

Dissertation

25

 

 

45

Doctor of Ministry Degree (D.Min)

Credit Hours: 45

Prerequisites: Master’s Degree or Equivalent

 

COURSE NAME

 

1

THD891 – Introduction to Theological Research

This course will provide students with the tools for doctoral level research and opportunities for reflection on becoming scholar-pastor. Students are introduced to the conduct and reporting of scholarly theological research.

5

2

Seminar: Oral and written presentation

15

3

Dissertation

25

 

 

45

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