Christian Ministry (CM)

CM199 Practical Christian Ministry (1) X 4  

Students are required to be actively involved in ministry at their home church and/or at the Bible College. This will be monitored by the administration. This allows the Word to be actively worked out in your heart.

 Language Studies (LA)

LA357 Simplified Greek (2) 

This course is designed to equip the student with the knowledge of how to correctly use the available Greek study tools in order to accurately exegete and interpret the Greek New Testament. This will involve learning the Greek alphabet, breathing marks, accent marks, diphthongs, and their proper pronunciation; learning how to write the Greek letters with their accents and breathing marks, as well as their proper transliteration; learning all of the Greek noun cases, their different aspects, and what they mean; learning all of the Greek verb forms, their different aspects, and what they mean; learning how to read and use the Analytical and Greek-English lexicons; and learning how to put all of this together in order to correctly interpret what is being said in the Greek. Thus, after taking this course, one will be equipped to minister one’s findings to God’s people in simple terms, led by the Holy Spirit, so the people can grasp, understand, and apply the truth they have received in their lives. (Note: There is a $200 cost associated with this class for books and syllabus)

 

 Missiology (MI)

MI101 Mission Trip

MI307 Preparing for Missions (2)

This course will cover the Biblical background for the doctrine of missions. The student will also develop a prayer life that includes praying for missionaries and the lost. A "how to" for missions trip (long and short term) preparation will be outlined as well as an understanding of the cultural implications and how to prepare and approach the diversity of folk encountered on the mission field. 

 New Testament (NT)

NT301 New Testament Survey I (Matthew-Acts) (3)  

C2000 Pastor Chuck Bible Study. Students will listen to and journal on 4-5 studies per week.

NT302 New Testament Survey II (Romans - Revelation) (3)  

C2000 Pastor Chuck Bible Study. Students will listen to and journal on 4-5 studies per week.

NT354 John (3)  

Survey of the theological impact of the Gospel of John. Students will study the Gospel by an in-depth look at the Person and Work of Jesus Christ through John's portrayal of Him in His deity as the Son of God.

NT355 Acts (3)  

A verse by verse study of the Book of Acts. Uncovering the Person and work of the Holy Spirit in regard to baptism, infilling and being led by Him. The formation and qualities of the early church will be focused on as well as Paul's' techniques in reaching both Jew and Gentile. The student will also note the correlation between the chronology of the missionary journeys and his epistles to churches and individuals.

NT356 Romans (3)  

This course studies the theological study of the book of Romans, a book long regarded as the most systematic presentation of doctrine in the Bible. Students will look carefully at how the saving life of Christ, through the work of the Holy Spirit, can transform lives.

NT360 Ephesians (2) 

This course is a verse-by-verse study of the letter to the Ephesians. Emphasis will be placed on the life of walking in the Spirit and the contents of the Christian’s heavenly “bank account” which includes: adoption, acceptance, redemption, forgiveness, wisdom, inheritance, the seal of the Holy Spirit, life, grace, and citizenship.

NT369 Hebrews (3)  

A study thorough the Book Of Hebrews looking into Christ's' Kingship, Priesthood and fulfillment of all things. This epistle is packed with typology that will be pursued and discussed. An emphasis in this course will be given on the comparison between the New and Old covenants. The student will discover the deeper relationship available with God through Jesus Christ our Mediator.

NT377 Revelation (3)  

This course will be a verse-by-verse study through the book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ. The course will be studied from a pre-millennial, pre-tribulational point of view. Other approaches will be discussed to allow the student to best understand their eschatological position. Emphasis will be on the sequence of prophetic events and the consummation of this age.

NT379 The Synoptics (2)  

A study of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. The student will be instructed in the backgrounds of the authors, the settings and the literary style of each Gospel. Critical background as to the historicity and relationship of the Gospels to one another. A journey through the Harmony of the Synoptics will also be provided.

NT385 Harmony of the Gospels (2)

A chronological look at the life of Jesus through the Synoptics and the Gospel of John. Attention will be given to address any seeming inconsistencies and equip the student to have confidence in defending and proclaiming the gospel message.

NT386 Pauline Epistles (2)  

This course will focus upon the letters that were written by Paul. These letters were written to individuals and churches experiencing different challenges that the student can apply to their personal walk. Historical, thematic and primary doctrine will be covered in this fascinating tour of God's teaching through Paul.

NT389 General Epistles (2)  

A study of the non-Pauline letters. All address area of heresy within the church, practical teaching on the walk of the believer and detailed discussion in critical doctrinal areas. Historical background and authorship will be covered.

NT391 I, II, III John (2)

These epistles give distinct doctrine in regard to our position in the Lord and the assurance of our salvation. The student will be warned of those that would intend to turn us away from those truths. 

NT392 Philippians/Colossians (2)

Paul wrote these two letters to expound on the awesome wonder of God's plan and to exhort the churches to respond to our Lord based upon that firm foundation. The student will discover these truths in the expositional study of the text.

NT399 I, II Peter (2)

This course will be a verse-by-verse study through the two Epistles of Peter. Students will study the historical context of the books, gain a working knowledge of both of the epistles and understand how they apply to us today.

NT407 Galatians/Ephesians (2)

The Law and Grace. How should we live? In these Epistles we see contrasting lifestyles and the direction we should take through a verse by verse study of these benchmark letters.

NT409 Pastoral Epistles (3)

This course constitutes a verse by verse journey through the letters of 1st & 2nd Timothy and Titus. The particular emphases will be on the make-up and qualifications of church leadership and the deception to be on guard for. This class will be of particular interest to those that are called the pastorate or other leadership callings. These letters will serve as a solid outline to God's view of the character and walk of the Godly man or women in Christ.

 Old Testament (OT)

OT301 Old Testament Survey I (Genesis - Job) (3)  

C2000 Pastor Chuck Bible Study. Students will listen to and journal on 4-5 studies per week.

OT302 Old Testament Survey II (Psalms-Malachi) (3)  

C2000 Pastor Chuck Bible Study. Students will listen to and journal on 4-5 studies per week.

OT310 Genesis (3)  

A survey study of the book of beginnings. Detailed analysis of Creation, the Fall, the Flood and God's covenant with Abraham through Jacob ending with the life of Joseph.

OT325 Nehemiah (3)

This book is packed with practical application to our walk today. We will discover principles of prayer, leadership, discipleship, relationships, church structure, spiritual warfare and living in faith in a fallen world. Does this sound amazing? It is! We will grow in our desire for God and in our service to Him and others in this book. There will be attention given to historical setting, background and Biblical context.  

OT332 Isaiah (3)

A verse by verse study of the remarkable prophecies of God spoken through the prophet Isaiah. Particular attention will be given to the correlations between OT and NT fulfillment.

OT336 Daniel (3)

This course is a verse-by-verse study through the book of Daniel. Students will explore the historical context, the prophesies that have been fulfilled, as well as those yet to be fulfilled. Consideration will also be given to the life of Daniel and his example for all believers.

OT352 The Pentateuch (2)  

A study of the first five books of the Bible. The student will be oriented with the chronology of the text, the primary themes of each book and their relationship to New Testament doctrine. The major covenants introduced will be discussed and the typology of Christ will be studied.

OT358 Major Prophets (2)  

This course will give an overview of the five prophetic books classified as the "Major Prophets" : Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. Consideration will be given to time and place and the historical interaction. A study of the prophetic elements and their harmony with one another. Particular emphasis upon the the "Time of Jacobs Trouble" and the millennium will be provided. Historical fulfillment of prophecy will also be covered.

OT359 Minor Prophets (2)

OT368 Christ in Prophecy (2)

This course is designed to unveil to students that Christ is the subject and goal of all prophecy. It will help familiarize the student to better understand all that the prophets have written of Jesus and His 1st and 2nd comings. The student will study the incredible aspects of the fulfilled and yet to be fulfilled prophecies. 

 Preaching and Teaching (PT)

PT301 Introduction to Preaching and Teaching (2)  

A concise understanding of expositional and topical teaching. The methods will cover small group discussions to more formal teaching forums. The student will learn to convey the Word in plain sense and to yield to the Holy Spirit in study and execution.  

 Theology (TH)

TH303 Systematic Theology (3)

A organized and systematic approach to essential doctrines and the Truth that forms our belief in the whole of the Word of God. The student will be taught the the character and nature of the God head, the doctrines of salvation, angels, man, the church, the Word and future things. Concisely, a study of the doctrine of God and the relations that God sustains to the universe.

TH311 History of Redemption (2)  

A study of the redemptive plan of God from Genesis to Revelation. His purpose is written on every page. The student will discover the consistencies of the Covenants, the Feasts and Festivals, His relationship with Israel and the culmination of the New Covenant to its completion, "It is done", in Revelation.

TH315 Chronology of Biblical Revelation (2)  

A chronological perspective of the Old and New Testaments. The student will discover the relationship between the kings of Judah and Israel with the prophets and the letters within the historical framework of the book of Acts. This will give an understanding of the climate of the times that the Word of God was given.

TH339 World Views (2)

 

This is an overview of how Ideas move from the Realm of Ideas into Cultural Realities that affect they way we live. Christianity drastically affected western culture. Ideas hostile to Christianity have made huge inroads in the last two centuries. How can we use the resources available to us today to teach our church and families from a Biblical World View and transform the culture we live in?

 

TH355 Science and the Bible (3) 

 

This course will serve as an apologetic in the area of seeming conflicts between science and the Bible, evolution and creation. Two approaches will be used, one that gleans from Scripture text that is supportive of various scientific understanding, but told of in the Bible prior to discovery, and secondly, an approach that builds off of "The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring the work of His hands" Psalm 19:1. 

TH363 Apologetics, Logic and Reason, Cults (3)

This course will equip the student in the defense of the faith and the communication of our faith to a fallen world. The Person of Christ, Reliability of Scriptures, Historical and Archaeological evidences will be concisely outlined. The student will receive primers in Relativism and Intelligent Design to work understanding into our relationship building. The course also will cover a variety of cults and errant church movements so that we might communicate to them effectively.

TH393 Attributes of God (2)  

An intensive study on the attributes of God. A look at His sovereignty, His holiness, His righteousness, His justness, His love, His grace and many others. The application in how we respond to these attributes will also be discussed.

TH395 Soteriology (2)  

Soteriology deals with the provision of salvation through Christ and the application of it through the Holy Spirit.  The purpose, plan, and method of God, and the person, nature, and work of Christ are studied.  The application of salvation through the work of the Holy Spirit and the great doctrines of salvation such as election, conversion, justification (being made right with God), regeneration (being born again), adoption, and other doctrines which relate to the Christian walk, such as sanctification, perseverance, and the means of grace are also considered.

TH415 Ecclesiology (2)

In this course the student will study the doctrine of the Church. Comparatives will be done between the Old Testament assembly and New Testament ekklesia. Consideration will be given to the structure, character and duty of the church as well as her figurative designation in Scriptures and what they point to. Different types of church government will be discussed in light of the Biblical model.

TH417 Hermeneutics (3)

A hands on method for study of the Bible. The student will apply the observation, interpretation and application technique. Hermeneutic rules, equipping in the tools for enhanced study and addressing problem verses will be studied.