Course Descriptions

BI-101- Old Testament Survey: A fundamental course that will familiarize the student with the geography of the Old Testament.  We will study the journeys of Abraham, Moses, David, as well as a synopsis of all of the Old Testament Books with a brief overview of inter-biblical history.

RS-101; RS-102; RS-109 & BI-201- Life of Christ I,II,III & IV: The full life of Jesus studied from “A Harmony of the Gospels” by A. T. Robertson. This’ is one of the most dynamic courses within the curriculum. This course will cover the first four modules of the school year. The student will walk with Jesus in ministry from his birth to resurrection. You will complete this course feeling like you were one of Jesus’ twelve!

BI-100- Hermeneutics: Introduction to Bible Study A very practical course on how to correctly apply Biblical Hermeneutics using the “Ten Commandments” of Bible study. The students will use these very practical principles over and over again throughout the life of their ministry.

RS-210- Blood Covenant: The key to understanding our relationship to Jesus Christ based upon the timeless truth of Blood Covenant as presented in the Bible. We will also study the outworking of Blood Covenant through the operation of the Old Testament concept of the “Kinsman Redeemer” in the Book of Ruth.

BI-102- New Testament Survey: A fundamental course that will familiarize the student with the geography of the New Testament.  The student will study the geographical context of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ along with the missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul. The student will also study a synopsis of all of the New Testament Books.

BI-103- Pentateuch: An overview of the first five books of the Bible with a comprehensive exposition of the book of Genesis giving insight to the “seeds” of all Bible truths and doctrine.

RS-209 - Faith Dynamics: One of the best foundational teachings on faith that exists.  Taught in the context of Hebrews chapter 11, you will learn the definition of faith and then proceed to the operation of faith as exemplified in the lives of the patriarchs.

RS-219 - Christian Character: A most essential need within the Church and ministry today,  taught in a life changing format.  The essential understanding of “Authority” both God’s and Man’s will be studied. This course has consistently over the years been rated one of the most challenging and life changing by our students!

CC-101 - Christian Family: This course teaches fundamental principles and practical solutions for every aspect of the Christian home.  Dr.. Jim Clark has been long recognized as an expert in this area.

MIN-508 - Ministry of Faith: One of the best foundational teachings on faith that exists. Taught in the context of Hebrews chapter 11, you will learn the definition of faith and then proceed to the operation of faith as exemplified in the lives of the patriarchs.

MIN-503 - Ministry of Healing: An in-depth preparation for the ministry of healing. Does Jesus still heal today? Why doesn’t everyone get healed? Answers to these and many more questions.

BIB-254 – The Theology of Salvation: An in-depth study of God’s full plan of salvation as shown in the Book of Romans, Chapters 1-8.

CE-604 - The Christian Family: This course teaches fundamental principles and practical solutions for every aspect of the Christian home.

RS-217 - Introduction to Theology: A new, practical and fresh approach to systematic theology taught within the perspective of God’s Plan for Man.

GE-103 - Introduction to Communication: An evangelism course expounding upon the ingredients of evangelism in a context of relational communication of the Gospel.

BI-202 - Book of Acts: An in depth exposition of the church as displayed in the first fifteen chapters of the Book of Acts. A veritable “Church Planting Manual,” showing how to start and bring to fruition a New Testament Church today.

BI-203 - Book of Romans: An in-depth study of God’s full plan of salvation as shown in the Book of Romans. This course could be titled “the Theology of Salvation.”

CC-201 - Introduction to Psychology: Christian Counseling: An introductory course in Christian Counseling covering the five basic areas of counsel as well as 31 basic guidelines for Christian Counseling.

RS-212 - Speech & Communication: Homiletics: This course will teach the basics of sermon preparation with practical application. Each student will give a three and five minute speech that will be filmed and evaluated by his peers.

CC-301 - Self Concepts - Studies in Biblical Healing: An in-depth preparation for the ministry of healing.  Together with an in depth study in the Gospel of Mark emphasizing the principles and methods of deliverance used by Jesus.

RS-304 - Introduction to Leadership: This course will help you to recognize and implement the five-fold ministry within the church.   The lessons will bring a fresh understanding to the concept of team ministry established by the Lord Jesus in Ephesians 4:11. The student will also study the threefold aspect of “presbytery” in the N. T. Church.   

RS-200 - History of Civilization I - Church History: A systematic look at the expansion of the church over it’s first 1000 years.

RS-301 - Pastoral Ministry: This course is designed to build the personal and spiritual life of the minister as well as his family and his ministerial responsibilities to the church.

GE-112 - Introduction to Management: Clear spiritual insights to staff relationships on every level. Understanding the "Vision of the House" and how to form a ministerial team. Along with a thorough explanation of the New Testament model of Apostolic church government.

RS-105 - The Theology of Worship: An in depth study as to the theology and practice of Praise and Worship in the Local Church.

ED-101 - Dynamics of Teaching: A thorough course discussing teaching methodology, teaching aids, lesson planning, curriculum selection, teacher training and even how to handle illiterate students.

GE-220 - Financial Integrity: How to maintain the integrity of the ministry by the Scriptural handling of money in all areas of church life.  The student will receive a very practical understanding of church finances and how they work.

BI-302 - Major & Minor Prophets: A complete survey of both the major and minor prophets of the Old Testament.

GE-201 - Cultural Anthropology: This study stresses the importance of environmental analysis in planning strategies to reach the world with the Gospel. "Environmental analysis" is defined and reviewed in the Old and New Testament records. Instructions are given for doing a personal environmental analysis and analyzing people groups, geographic areas, nations, regions of the world, and Christian organizations.

RS-305 - Introduction to World Missions: A study of the theology of missions from Pentecost to the present, culture, and the missionary, with special emphasis on the unreached people groups of the world.

RS-314 - Principles & Philosophy of Church Growth: The Great Commission of Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18-20) is the continuing mandate of the church. Though methods of evangelism and church planting have changed, the mandate remains the same. How to "grow the church" is the focus of this course.

Core Courses for Bachelors Completion Program

BI-400 - Advanced Hermeneutics: This course is an advanced study in hermeneutics and interpretation theory from pre-modern times to the present, with a focus on the interpretation and method of reading biblical texts. The course is designed to prepare the student for advanced interpretation of scripture and will investigate biblical interpretation in light of current theological, philosophical, ecclesiological, historical and social challenges. The student will be exposed to current scholarship on a variety of hermeneutical topics. The student will learn to be humble and open-minded when approaching the text, even those that seem familiar. A scholarly approach will be presented.

RS-314 - Church Development: A study of church growth and development with special emphasis on church health. Attention will be given to the skills of observation of the historical and contemporary roles of the church and society. Students will describe the socialization and dynamics of the church to culture, and develop skills for effective ministry. Common errors in church leadership and development will be explored. Leadership in the church and administration of church affairs are explored in detail. Methods of administration and forms of leadership style and responsibility are delineated.

BI-405 - Authenticity & Authority of the Bible: This course explores the manuscript and archaeological evidence supporting and detracting from the reliability of the text of the Bible as an original ancient manuscript. The origins of the biblical texts, the establishment of the canon, and issues of higher criticism will be explored. The courses also introduces the student to unique perspectives concerning the authority of the Bible and its application in church and community life.

RS-402 - Advanced Christian Worldview Studies: In almost every field, apologists recognize that "proof" will convince people only when they are already disposed to believe. The deepest human need is emotional, not rational; human hearts must be stirred before our intellects will respond. Thus the "proofs" of God in the end are valuable mostly as adjuncts to the witness of scripture. For that reason, many people, whose faith is already simple, untroubled, and firm, find no use for these proofs. But others are not so fortunate, and for them the proofs are an encouragement to faith, and a stiller of doubts. This course contrasts the Biblical concept of apologetics with various alternative positions, both theistic and non-theistic. This course will insist upon an intellectually humble and reasonable approach to apologetics, opposing the bombastic certainty espoused by some approaches to apologetics. This course will propose an apologetic that accounts for the inadequacies of arguing faith-dependent issues in rationalistic or emperical terms. This course is designed to refine the student's Christian Worldview to engage a humbled perspective of science, religion, culture, and human existence. This course also considers major problem areas such as authority, miracles, evil and evolution and sets forth a basis for Christian apologetic which is theologically and historically sound.

RS-407 – Christian Theology I: In the church, we use words that are often not clearly understood by the new Christian or by the unchurched. In this course the student will study the meaning of each theological word and will be able to apply these words to their own life. An introduction to the basic teachings of the Christian faith, this course includes discussions of the nature and task of theology and of the Christian understanding of God, revelation, creation, spirituality, sin, and redemption.

Five Elective Areas of Study for Bachelors Coompletion

Biblical Studies