Bi 10023 A & C: The Beginnings

3 Semester Hours (48 CH) Each

   An exegetical study will be given to the book of Genesis. A detailed study is given to the beginnings or generation of things. It sets forth several beginnings: That of the world, of life, of domestics relations, of institutions, of moral order, of sin and its consequences, of the scheme of redemption, of nations, and of the Messianic nation.

Bi 10033 A, B, & C: Bible Analysis

3 Semester Hours (48 CH) Each

    An introductory study will be given to the proper methods of Bible interpretation. The study includes: how we got the Bible, Bible divisions, Miracles, Tongues, the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and Bible Typology.

Bi 10042 A & B: Writings of John

2 Semester Hours (32 CH) Each

    An exegetical study will be given to the Gospel of John and the Epistles of John. This study will emphasize the Gospel of belief and how the Epistles were written against prevailing heresies.

Bi 10052 A: The Conquerings

2 Semester Hours (32 CH) Each

   An exegetical study will be given to the books of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth.We will study Hebrew Nations conquest and settlement in Canaan. The study of Ruth in the time of conquest indicates that even in the darkest periods, there were always some homes where the choicest values of life were preserved.

Bi 20063 A, B, & C: New Testament Survey

3 Semester Hours (48) Each

   The New Testament Times will be studies: The political, the social, the economical and the Religious. The study will also cover how the New Testament got its name, and contents, the life of Christ the establishment of the church and the problems that arose in the early church.

Bi 20073 A, B, & C: Early Church Expansion

3 Semester Hours (48 CH) Each

   An exegetical study of the origin and early development of church will be given to the Gospel and the books of Acts. Special attention is given to the chronology of the first church established and the expansion of the Jewish church into the subsequent Gentile churches.

Bi 20083 A, & C: The Wanderings

3 Semester Hours (48 CH) Each

   A comprehensive study will be given to the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. Exodus is so named because it is chiefly concerned with the oppression and the oppression and departure of the Hebrew from Egypt. Leviticus sets forth the laws of worship (priesthood, offerings and holiness). Numbers is composed of narratives giving vivid experiences of their journey toward Canaan. Deuteronomy the restatement of the covenant to a new generation.

Bi 20092 A, B & C: Great Doctrinal Epistle

3 Semester Hours (48 CH) Each

   An exegetical study will be given to the books of Galatians, Thessalonians and Romans. Emphasis is placed on the doctrinal debate between Law and Grace, the return of the Lord and the revelation of the righteousness of God to man.

Bi 20102 A: The Kingdom

2 Semester Hours (32 CH) Each

   A comprehensive study will be given to the books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles. This study will cover more than one hundred years of Hebrew history. During this period, the nation attained its highest rank as a nation of wealth and fame. A close look at all areas of Life: Economical, educational, political, social, and religious, will considered.

Bi 30113 A, B, & C: Old Testament Survey

3 Semester Hours (48 CH) Each

   An outline of the Old Testament will be studied. The study will include the Pentateuch, the time of the Judges the United Kingdom, and both the major and minor prophets.

Bi 30122 A & B: Prison Epistles

2 Semester Hours (32 CH) Each

   An exegetical study will be given to the books of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. Special attention is given to the teachings of the Apostle Paul concerning: The Churches, the walk and joy of believers, the pr-eminence of Christ in creation, and redemption.

Bi 20133 A, B, & C Pre-Exile Prophets

3 Semester Hours (48 CH) Each

   An exegetical study of the prophetic books written before the exile including Jonah, Obadiah, Joel, Amos Hosea, Isaiah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah and Jeremiah. Emphasis will be placed on the chronology and history of Israel, her downfalls, her place in Bible prophecy and on contemporary developments in the Middle East.

Bi 30142 A & B: Pastoral Epistles

2 Semester Hours (32 CH) Each

   An exegetical study of the epistles of Timothy and Titus will deal with matters of organizational, devotional, official, and doctrinal problems.

Bi 30153 A, B & C: Synoptic Gospels

3 Semester Hours (48 CH) Each

   An exegetical study will be given to the three Gospels, Mathew, Mark, and Luke. Special attention is given to the difference in writing style and conformation of their stories.

Bi 30152 A & B: Exile Prophets

3 Semester Hours (48 CH) Each

   A comprehensive study will be made concerning the Gentile governments leading up to the Anti-Christ as given by Daniel, Ezekiel and Esther.

Bi 40163 A & C: Bible Prophecy

3 Semester Hours (48 CH) Each

    This study will deal with the events prior to and surrounding the second coming of Christ.

Bi 40172 A & B: General Epistles

2 Semester Hours (32 CH) Each

    An exegetical study will be given to the books of Hebrews, James, Peter and Jude. A detailed study showing how God's revelation in Christ is superior to the revelation that came through The Law, that faith is exemplified during heretical times.

Bi 40182 A & B: Poetical Books

2 Semester Hours (32 CH) Each

     This is a comprehensive study of the books classified as poetical. This study will include Job and Psalms; with emphasis on the historical figure Job and his test of faith; including a divisional of Psalms and the songbook of Israel.

Bi 40192 A & B: The Writings

2 Semester Hours (32 CH) Each

     This study will involve an exegesis of the books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon; with emphasis on the parallelism of Proverbs; the Koheleth or Preachers and his wisdom in Ecclesiastes; and the three interpretation, the literal, the allegorical and the typical, will be examined of the Song of Solomon.

Bi 40193 A,B & C: Apocalypse

3 Semester Hours (48 CH) Each

     An exegetical study is given to the Revelation. A comprehensive study of the natural divisions making it less difficult to understand its contents, with emphasis on the unities, chronology, parallels, and contrast of the book.

Bi 40202 A & B: Post Exile Prophets

2 Semester Hours (32 CH) Each

     This is an exegetical study of the prophets listed, with special emphasis placed on Gods's dealing with His people Israel and their restoration as a nation. This will include books of Ezra, Haggai, Zechariah, Nehemiah, and Malachi.

Bi 40212 A & B: Pneumatology

2 Semester Hours (32 CH) Each

     This is a study of the Holy Spirit and His work in the New Testament.

Bi 40222 A & B: Life of Paul

2 Semester Hours (32 CH) Each

     This course encompasses a historical study of the life of the great missionary and apostle to the Gentiles. His conversion, call, revelations, methods works, and messages are given a detailed study and analysis.

Bi 40233 A, B, & C: Systematic Theology I

3 Semesters Hours (48 CH) Each

     This is a study of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit and the fall and redemption of man.

Bi 50243 A, B, & C: Systematic Theology II

3 Semester Hours (48 CH) Each

     This is an advanced and in depth study of Theology.

Bi 50053 A & B: Church Administration

3 Semester Hours (48 CH) Each

     An exegetical study of the books of 1 and 2 Corinthians. Illustrating how the early churches dealt with problems with problems of that day.

Bi 50252 A: Biblical Figures of Speech

2 Semester Hours (32 CH) Each

     This course is a scientific study of figures of speech which are a basis of biblical interpretation.

Bi 50253 A, B, & C: Hermeneutics

3 Semester Hours (48 CH) Each

     This course is a scientific interpretation of the Bible. It will explain and illustrate the various the various principles which must be followed in order for a person to understand the Word of God.

Note: All Master level courses require more extensive reading, research and writing than the undergraduate courses. The Master courses will further equip the student to apply a proper hermeneutics to Scripture with the result being correct exegesis and sound biblical exposition.

MASTER LEVEL COURSE

AP: Apologetics

AP - 61001-A

  This course consist of laying a foundation for a systematic and rational defense of the Christian faith. In addition to growing stronger in their own, the student will become equipped to defend the Christian faith from all attacks. Such issues as absolute truth, God’s existence, the reliability of the Scripture, the problem of evil and science.

AP - 61002-A Biblical Apologetics

   This course provides a study and defense of the inspiration, veracity and inerrancy of the bible. Archeological, history, geographical, linguistic and cultural issues are examined.

AP 61003-A Theological Apologetics

   This course defends the orthodox conservative theology of Christianity. The course deals with challenges and heresies from both inside and outside of Christianity. Topics such as the nature of God, the nature of Jesus and God’s sovereignty will be covered in-depth.

AP 61004-A Issues on Apologetics

   This course offers an in-depth look at the methodology of apologetics. Methods such as classical, evidential, historical and prepositional will be discussed. The strengths and limits of each method will be evaluated as well as the relationship of faith and reason.

PH: Philosophy

PH- 60001-A World views

   This is an introduction to the major world views including theism, deism, atheism, pantheism, panentheism, finite godism and polytheism. This course evaluates world views and the philosophy that forms themmetaphysics, epistemology, ethics and theology. The Christian world view (theism) will be demonstrated to be superior to all other world views.

PH- Philosophy of Religion

PH-60002-A

   Philosophy answers the deep questions of life on a metaphysical and epistemological level. This course will study the philosophy behind religion. In particular, it will examine Christian Philosophy and compare it to other philosophies.

PH-Logic

PH-60003A

   Logic is the foundation to all thought. This course will teach the student the laws of logic and argumentation. It will also include a study of Paul’s writings to evaluate the logic he uses. The book of Romans demonstrates that Paul is a master logician.

TH: Theology

TH-Systematic Theology I

TH- 62001-A

   Systematic Theology is a study of all Scripture on a given subject. This course covers Theology Proper (God), Bibliology (Bible), Analogously (angels and Satan), Christology (Christ) and Pneumatology (Holy Spirit).

TH-Systematic Theology II

TH-62002-A

   This course covers, Anthropology (man), Hamartiology (sin), Soteriology (salivation).

TH-Systematic Theology III

TH-62003-A

   This course covers Ecclesiology (Church) and Eschatology (last things).

TH-Advance Theology

TH-62004-A

Prerequisite: Th 62001, TH-62002, TH-62003

   This is an advance study of theology systems as a whole such as; Roman Catholic Theology, Lutheran Theology, Anabaptist Theology, Reformed Theology, Arminian Theology, Wesleyan Theology, Liberal Theology, Dispensational Theology and Black Theology.

TH-Advanced Soteriology

TH-62005-A

Prerequisite: Th 62001, TH-62002, TH-62003

   This is an advanced study of Soteriology in which the nature and condition of salvation will be evaluated from different theological perspectives such as Catholicism, Reformed Theology and Dispensational Theology and compared to Scripture. The implications of Armianism and Calvinism will be advanced.

TH-Advance Ecclesiology

TH-630001-A

Prerequisite: Th 62001, TH-62002, TH-62003

   This is an advanced biblical study of Ecclesiology in which the nature, origin polity, officers, ordinances and purpose of the church will be evaluated biblically and compared to respective theological systems and denominations. A strong emphasis on how the Bible defines Israel, the Church and the Kingdom will be considered.

TH-Advanced Eschatology

TH-65001-A

   This is an advanced study of Eschatology in which the implications and timing of the rapture, tribulation and millennial kingdom will be evaluated. An in-depth exegetical study of the Olivet Discourse will also be included.

BI: Bible

BI-Hermeneutics

BI-65001-A

   This is study of the methodology of the science of interpreting Scripture. Great emphasis will be put on the literal, grammatical and historical method.

BI-Advanced Hermeneutics

BI65002-A

Prerequisite: Bi 65001-A

   This is an advanced study of hermeneutics that will demonstrate that different hermeneutical methods contrary doctrines. Denominations are formed largely on interpretational methods.

BI: Old Testament Survey

BI-66001-A

   This course requires aa survey of every book in the Old Testament. The student will determine such things as the author, audience, purpose and theology of each book. An outline of each book will be created by the student.

TH-New Testament Survey

TH-67001-A

   This course requires a survey of every book of the New Testament. The student will determine such things asa the author, audience, purpose and theology of each book. An outline of each book will be created by the student.

PA: Pastoral

PA-Expository Preaching

PA-68001-A

   This is a study of the nature of biblical exposition and principles of message construction. Attention is given to the basic materials of the message, methods of preparation, effective deliver and problems of exposition. The goal of expiatory preaching is to ensure we have the

authors intended meaning in the text (exegesis). Non-preachers will prepare lessons rather than sermons.

PA-Ministerial Practicalities

PA-69001-A

   This course defines the manner in which a pastor deals with the congregation, people of a certain community and the public at large.  The pastor’s first responsibility is to the church which he has been called to minister.

PA-Church Administration

PA-61010-A

   The course examines the specific duties of each member of the church to include laymen and officers. The concept of team ministries is studies along with a view of the role of individual responsibilities within the team. The role of the pastor in relationship to other members of the staff as well as lay workers in the church is examined. The place of church doctrine within the church administration and ministry is also emphasized.

CU: Counseling

CU-Introduction to Counseling

CU-61020-A

   This course introduces the student to commonly accepted principle of psychology and counseling. A study of the approach to counseling the Christian versus the non-Christian will be explored.

CU-Methodology of Counseling

CU-61030-A

   This course studies the different methodology used in counseling. Emphases will be put on biblical counseling. 

CU-Marriage and Family Counseling

CU-610040-A

   This course investigates the critical dynamics of God’s divine institution of marriage. Applicable counseling will be based on the roles God has given in marriage and family

CU-Pastoral Counseling

CU-61050-A

   This course studies the roles and methods of pastoral counseling.

CU-Issues on Counseling

CU-61060-A

   This course studies contemporary issues facing the counselor

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