Course Descriptions
Introduction to Old Testament I
Description: This class offers a comprehensive overview of the Old
Testament and has major focuses on the Genesis narrative and the story
of human origins. After carefully examining creation, the fall, and the
earliest beginnings of the human race the student is provided with an
overview of the Old Testament from the standpoint of God's plan and the
reality of the human condition.
Introduction to Old Testament II
Description: This class offers a comprehensive overview of the Old
Testament and has major focuses on the Genesis narrative and the story
of human origins. After carefully examining creation, the fall, and the
earliest beginnings of the human race the student is provided with an
overview of the Old Testament from the standpoint of God's plan and the
reality of the human condition.
Introduction to the New Testament I
Description: Introduction to the New Testament brings unity and
chronological sequence to New Testament study by weaving the contents
of the books around the central theme-the person of Christ. We will
explore the historical, cultural and social background to the New
Testament. The outline for the course will be: The synoptic Gospels,
the Gospel of John, the Book of Acts, the Pauline Epistles in
chronological order, the General Epistles, and the Book of Revelation.
Introduction to the New Testament II
Description: Introduction to the New Testament brings unity and
chronological sequence to New Testament study by weaving the contents
of the books around the central theme-the person of Christ. We will
explore the historical, cultural and social background to the New
Testament. The outline for the course will be: The synoptic Gospels,
the Gospel of John, the Book of Acts, the Pauline Epistles in
chronological order, the General Epistles, and the Book of Revelation.
Principles of Biblical Interpretation
Description: This course will present a brief overview of the different
literary styles of the Bible, seeking to get a grip on the Bible as a
whole while emphasizing the interpretive guidelines for each major
section. We will learn the difference between expository and inductive
study and learn to employ good exegesis and hermeneutics in order to
properly interpret what the writer is saying and how it applies to us
today. We will also learn to recognize how all of the scriptures point
to Jesus.
Theology I: Introduction to Theology
Description: Theology: The study of God in a systematic and formulated
way. Can we "prove" His existence? How do we know Him? What is the
Trinity? What is God's nature? What does it mean when He says He is a
Father? We will explore His character and His attributes. Through this
course we will not only study for the sake of the class but also more
importantly that our learning would lead to love, love for God, love
for his ways, and love for the people he has created.
“Leadership 1: Spiritual Disciplines”
Description: An introduction to personal growth, self awareness and
practices you can put in place to facilitate spiritual growth. Our walk
with God can only ever flourish where we have a vital and real
relationship with God. The purpose of the course is to enable students
to examine and nurture their relationship with Him. Key areas covered
include: the spiritual disciplines, the use of the bible, guidance,
handling trials, and radical biblical discipleship.
“Leadership 2: Spiritual Gifts “
Description: This course examines in detail the motivating spiritual
gifts as they relate to who we are and our personal leadership and
ministry development. This course examines the Biblical record of
gift-based ministry throughout scripture and then seeks to apply this
to our everyday lives. Romans 12 clearly teaches that the first and
most significant revelation-understanding we are to have is exactly who
we are in Christ Jesus. The text goes on to the second significant
understanding of who we are in His Body. This course is intended to
thoroughly ground the student in reference to the second of these
foundational truths.
“Theology 3: The Work of the Holy Spirit “
Description: This is a systematic and apologetic study majoring on the
Baptism in the Holy Spirit with an introductory study of the
manifestation gifts of the Spirit modeled in the New Testament and
described primarily in 1Corinthians 12-14.
“Theology II: The Person and Work of Jesus Christ “
Description: In this course we will explore the person and saving work
of Jesus Christ. By endeavoring to understand the depth to which the
fall of the first Adam affected mankind spiritually, mentally and
physically, we will see the glorious reach and power of the finished
work of the second Adam, the Lord Jesus Christ. Included in this study
will be an understanding of such aspects of salvation as redemption,
reconciliation, propitiation, justification, adoption, sanctification
and physical, mental and emotional healing. The class will also cover
the continuing work of the cross in the everyday life of the believer
in daily holiness, repentance and sanctification. Learn why the cross
is the shame of the world, but the glory of God. Upon the
completion of this course the student will be familiar with the
fundamental teaching of Christology. The student will have a better
understanding of the relationship of Christ to the Godhead, His Deity
as it related to the virgin birth, incarnation, transfiguration, death,
burial and resurrection. The student will also become familiar with
Christ's relationship to key events in the Old and New Testaments and
understand how these events are important to the message of the Gospel.
Leadership 3: The Making of a Leader
Our Father is always shaping and sharpening His leaders to be effective
tools. This class explores the phases God takes every leader
through in order to prepare and equip them for ministry. Patterns
of leadership are discovered as we study leaders in the scriptures as
well as historical and contemporary examples.
Leadership 4: Relationships in Leadership
This
course emphasizes the importance of working together with others in
ministry. Themes of personal character, authority and submission,
diversity and functioning with a team are discussed in an interactive
setting. We also explore the phenomenon of multiplying
effectiveness through building and maintaining ministry teams.
Missions Preparation Series
Practical
and intensive courses to equip those called to missions work both here
and abroad. Unique courses including Cultural Perspectives,
Cultural Anthropology, and Practical Missions help to restructure the
way we think in order to contextualize the timeless message of the
Gospel to unique cultures. Interaction with experienced
missionaries makes this series effective and captivating.
Worship Perspectives Series
A
series of courses related to worship and worship arts geared to
equipping those interested in worship arts ministry. Both local
church and missional aspects of worship arts will be explored.
Counseling Series
A
series of courses related to counseling in the local church. Lay
counseling from a scriptural perspective is emphasized in classes that
present an overview of counseling techniques and specific topics.
Ministering to Youth Series
A series of courses geared toward preparing those who desire to work
with youth. Practical and specific courses are joined with
ministry apprenticeships to help equip leaders to face the needs of
today’s youth.
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