Course Descriptions

Analysis (2 Hours):

Taking an in-depth, analytical look at the Word of God and the early church. Studying the lives of the great early Christians like Peter, Barnabas, Paul, etc.

I. Book of Acts

II. Book of Romans

Biblical Psychology (3 Hours):

Looking at psychology from a Biblical perspective and learning basic counseling techniques. Uses the text book Biblical Counseling by John. F. MacArthur

Christian Evidences (3 Hours):

Explaining how we can trust and rely on the scriptures. Learning how to defend our faith, Biblical apologetics.Uses the text book Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell.

Church History (2 Hours):

I. Ancient Church History to Medieval History

II. Medieval History to the Reformation

III. Reformation to present-day church.

Doctrine (3 Hours):

Discovering what God’s Word says on specific doctrinal issues. Knowing what you believe and why you believe it.

I. Bibliology – The history of the Bible.

II. Theology/Christology – The Doctrine of God and Christ.

III. Pneumatology—The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

IV. Soteriology/Ecclesiology/Angelology – Doctrines relating to salvation, the church, and angels

Ethics (2 Hours):

Discussing the moral issues such as abortion, war, drinking, pre-marital sex, etc. Finding out where you stand in today’s society from a Biblical perspective and discovering how to live a godly life in today’s world.

General Epistles (3 Hours):

A look at the early letters to the churches and the saints: Hebrews, James, I and II Peter, I, II and III John, Jude.

Geography (2 Hours):

An interesting study of Bible lands, wilderness wanderings, missionary journeys and discovering the countries of the world. The earth’s position in the solar system, statistics, and topography are also covered.

Grammar (2 Hours):

What you need to know about the basics of reading and writing.

Hermeneutics (2 Hours):

Science and the art of interpreting the scripture. What does the Bible really say? Return to the Hebrew and Greek, finding the true meaning of the scripture.

Homiletics (2 Hours):

The art and science of preaching. How to prepare and deliver a three-point sermonette or short devotion. Girls do the same course work as guys.

Minor Prophets (2 Hours):

Survey of the minor prophetical books of the Old Testament.

Missions (3 Hours):

Discovering what missions is all about.

I. Philosophy of missions

II. Practical Course Medical helps, raising support, etc.

Music (2 Hours):

The Lord desires that we make a joyful noise in worship to Him. Discover how music is a vital part of missions through studying the history, composers, hymn writers and how it is used in scripture. Includes theory and practical singing.

Poetical Books (3 Hours):

Looking at God’s use of poetry in scripture. Working through the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, and Lamentations.

Pedagogy (2 Hours):

Laws and methods of teaching. Overview of specific teaching techniques, how to develop class outlines and instruct different age groups. Taught using the text, The Seven Laws of Teaching, by J.M. Gregory.

Personal Evangelism (2 Hours):

The need and method of personal evangelism. Special techniques taught as well as practical training. Study of world religions, Jehovah’s Witness, and Mormon cults are discussed.