BIB 120 Hermeneutics

BIB120 Hermeneutics covers introductory themes and processes of Biblical interpretation and will compare and critique varying approaches and their significance toward understanding the Bible, understanding theology, and knowing God personally. This course will provide the student with in-depth Bible study techniques, using tools designed to help the believer hear God through His Word.

BIB 103 New Testament Survey I

BIB103 New Testament Survey I, provides an overview of the New Testament books from the Gospels through Acts, with a concise summary of each book, enabling the student to correctly relate the parts of the New Testament to each other, and to the Old Testament. The course allows students to enrich their knowledge of the Bible and their ability to read each part intelligently, with an understanding of the context in which each book occurs and of how the central theme–the theme of Jesus Christ was developed.

BIB 101 Old Testament Survey I (Genesis – Esther)

BIB101 Old Testament Survey I (Genesis – Esther) offers student’s a general overview of themes, perspectives, and significance of the first twenty-two books of the Old Testament. The Old Testament reveals a self-portrait of God, what He has done and is doing through history with His grand design to restore relationship with His creation.

THE 390 Theology I

THE390 Theology I, is a foundational course that surveys basic doctrines of the church and their implications for life. Specifically, the course will briefly survey bibliology, theology proper, anthropology, angelology, Christology, soteriology, pneumatology, ecclesiology, and eschatology. The course will also introduce the various branches of theology.

ENG 102 English II/Writing

ENG102 – English II will build upon the language and writing skills learned in English I. This course is designed to improve communication skills through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Writing techniques for retelling narrative stories, summarizing a reference, writing from pictures, inventive writing, and formal essay writing will be presented.

MIN 450 Teaching and Preaching Practicum

MIN450 – Teaching and Preaching Practicum is designed to help the teacher or preacher of the Word of God understand the meaning of Christian exposition and to develop exegetical and organizational skills. The various components of a lesson or sermon will be defined, discussed, and illustrated. Techniques of exegesis, exposition, and application of a Biblical text will also be examined, with emphases on imagination, creativity, and passion for teaching or preaching.

THE 490 Theology II

THE490 – Theology II survey is a presentation addressing the contemporary need for confidence in God; the personality and work of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit as Trinity. Theology will provide a basis to understand the love, mercy, and faithfulness of God through the person and mission of Jesus Christ. God’s instrument is the Word of God, and His agents are the church and individual believers called out for specific mission services.