|
FALL 2008 SEMESTER
DATES Classes begin Thursday September 4th-December
18th
The following is the class schedule for the Fall semester of 2008. For class
descriptions and tuition fees please go to the catalog
link.
This Fall promises to be an awesome semester.
Please note that, as always, tuition should not be an obstacle., it is based on
what you can freely give. We are blessed to have Neal Pirolo, author and
teacher on missions education, teach two classes this semester. Please visit Emmaus
Road International for more info on Neal and his body of work. Also offered
are classes on equipping, growing and a couple of challenging classes dealing
with current hot topics within the church today.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Monday
| 6pm-8pm |
Hermeneutics -- Did deeper into God's Word. The
Student will be equipped with and practice methodology for getting the
most out of Bible study with a goal of effective communication of the
Word in discipleship, teaching and preaching. (Brigham/Carr) |
| 8pm-10pm |
Biblical Counseling -- Foundations of the Biblical
approach to counseling...or "directed discipleship". The
student will be equipped with an orderly process to ministering to those
seeking counsel. Class will include role play various counseling
scenarios and be involved in actual counseling practicum.
(Brigham/Carr) |
Tuesday
| 9am-12pm |
Genesis -- A thematic study of the book of
"beginnings" with emphasis on creation, the fall, and the
foundations of God's redemptive plan. We will look at the book from both
dispensational and covenential perspectives. We will consider the various
views on the creation week and study the flood and the development of the
nations. The student will also discover the fulfillment of God's promise
to Abram in the Cross. (Carr) |
| 6pm-8pm |
History and Archaeology of the Bible -- A study of
developments in secular events and their application in Scripture. The
student will gain information that can be used as an apologetic and to further
enhance the study of Gods' Word. (Starks) |
| 6pm-8pm |
Life of Christ -- A study of the panorama of Christ's
life with a goal to better imitate the walk of our Lord and Savior. The
student will attain an understanding of the context of Jewish life under Roman
rule and the perfect timing of the incarnate God. (Moore) |
| 6pm-8pm |
Emerging Church -- The emerging or emergent church
has recently become a sensation within evangelical Christianity. An
emphasis is placed on returning to ancient teachings, practices, and
experiences to provide an example of what todays church in the post
modern era should be like. But what of these teachings and practices? Are
they fostering a commitment to Jesus Christ and Biblical Christianity or
are they, in spite of many good intentions, developing a brand of
Christianity that is rife with dangerous doctrines, mystical experiences
and one that leads away from Jesus Christ as the foundation of the church
and the Bible as the authority for life and practice? (Evans) |
Thursday
| 9am-12pm |
Missions --
Neal Pirolo
Mobilizing
the Church The Great Commission was given to the Church. This
Course will provide practical guidelines to assist the Church in
developing a "grass-roots" involvement in the awesome task of
Go! Preach! Go! Teach! But nothing GOOD just happens! Anyone can
watch a mushroom grow up overnight; yet, with a flick of a finger one can
knock it down the next day. An oak tree may take some time to grow, but
when it matures, do not try to knock it down! We want to "grow oak
tree" Church involvement in cross-cultural outreach.
Internationals Who Live Among Us God has brought the
internationals of the world to the doorsteps of every church. A giant
still untapped field of cross-cultural ministry lies in the thousands of
internationals who live among us. This Course will expose the student to
opportunities and how to minister among nine different types of
internationals. Ministering in local cross-cultural outreach offers
tremendous opportunity to mobilize the Church.
|
| 6pm-9pm |
Missions --
Neal Pirolo
Personal
Involvement in Cross-Cultural Outreach Ministry In a trilogy of
topics, the student will be given practical training in the going and
sending aspects of cross-cultural ministry.
For Those Who Go Who's good enough to
go? But I don't feel called! Now why did I do that? Cultural adaptation in
four perspectives. Servant-leader. The heart of one who goes.
Serving As Senders Profile of a sending
church. The need for a team. Building a team. Six areas of team
involvement.
Prepare For Battle Understanding war on
two levels, spiritual armor, spiritual weapons, attitude toward war,
tactics of the enemy, spiritual authority, principles of war and
strategies for battlefield living will prepare the student for the
spiritual warfare encountered in cross-cultural ministry.
|
| 6pm-9pm |
Gospel of John -- 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. (Schultz) |
| 6pm-9pm |
Mission to Muslims -- A study of Isalm: its
background, claims, teachings, traditions and eschatology in the light of
the Old and New Testament. The student will develop a good understanding
of the Muslim and his god and how he differs from the God of the Bible. A
thorough study of the Koran and other Islamic sacred writings will be
pursued so that the student will be able to apply his understanding in
leading Muslims to Christ. (Dolan) |
Three ways to register!
* Please note that online registration will be available soon...register now
by e-mail!
Sign-up!
or for more info contact Pastor
Steve
* Pre-requisite required
|
