All Courses

  • TH-667: Ecclesiology & Eschatology (M4)

    This course is an analysis of the biblical teaching concerning last things, a discussion of the coming of Christ, and other end times events from a pre-millennial perspective. The students will be given a comprehensive outline of the future events of God’s prophetic program. Contrasts will be drawn with Covenant Theology and progressive dispensationalism. The major millennial views will be presented along with various views relating to the Rapture. Attention will be given to the unconditional covenants of the Old Testament. Finally, a definition of the Church as the Body of Christ and its role and function in God’s eternal plan will be examined.

  • MS-771: Contemporary Moral Issues (M4)

    This is a survey course that provides a broad overview of biblical and contemporary ethics, and a methodology for Christian moral reasoning. Students will examine biblical ethics as they relate to divorce, abortion, immigration, environment, war, suicide and other significant topics in light of key scriptural passages. In addition, students will reflect on their convictions and discover personal and pastoral implications relevant to these important moral issues that confront the church today.

  • TH-560: Hermeneutics (M4)

    A directed study of the principles of the literal- grammatical-historical (L-G-H) system of biblical interpretation, with guided practice in using those principles in interpreting representative passages.

  • RS-210: Research, Writing and Technology (M4)

    A course designed to teach the serious student of the Word proper research methodology, college level writing skills, and the effective use of technology for creating quality research papers and projects, following A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Kate L. Turabian (8th ed.). Methods for using technology to discover information appropriate to college-level research through the use of electronic databases, Internet resources, library collections, and information literacy are addressed.

  • OT-513: Old Testament History (M4)

    A study of the Old Testament history (Genesis through Esther) with an emphasis on the setting, genre, structure, key dates and persons, biblical theology, and key events of these books. Special attention will be given to the nature and development of the covenants, the development of the monarchy, and the rise and fall of Israel and Judah.

  • TH-567: Christology and Pneumatology (M4)

    A course designed to provide a theological understanding of the doctrines of Christ and the Holy Spirit and to help develop the student’s walk with Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit. The course includes a study of the preparations for the coming of Christ, His life, His person (His full deity, His sinless humanity, the kenosis, and the hypostatic union), and His work (the substitutionary atonement). The course also includes a study of the person and work of the Holy Spirit, including His deity, His personhood, and His ministries to both unbelievers and believers, with special emphasis on the filling of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

  • BI-307: Prophetic Books (M4)

    A study of the Major and Minor Prophetical Books of the Old Testament (Isaiah through Malachi). Emphasis is on messianic prophecies and how heroes of faith impacted their culture.

  • BI-343: Acts (M4)

    An analysis of the book of the Acts of the Apostles emphasizing the birth and growth of the early church and its beginning expansion beyond Jerusalem. Attention is also given to the historical context, literary structure, and practical applications of their content for the church today.

  • TH-415: Doctrine 3 - Christ and the Holy Spirit (M4)

    A course designed to provide a theological understanding of the doctrines of Christ and the Holy Spirit and to help develop the student’s walk with Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit. The course includes a study of the preparations for the coming of Christ, his life, is person (His full deity, His sinless humanity, the kenosis, and the hypostatic union), and His work (the substitutionary atonement). The course also includes a study of the person and work of the Holy Spirit, including His deity, His personhood, and His ministries to both unbelievers and believers, with special emphasis on the filling of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

  • TH-563: Basis of Free Grace Theology (M4)

    This course examines the major doctrines of Free Grace Theology in comparison with Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Calvinist, and Arminian theologies. The emphasis will be upon the divergent views of justification, faith, anthropology, hamartiology, sovereignty and providence, predestination and free will in relation to divine election, eternal security and assurance of salvation, the extent of Christ’s propitiation, the process of sanctification, and God’s payment (“rewards”) and punishment of Christians.

  • OT-516: Wisdom Literature (M4)

    A study of Old Testament wisdom literature (Job through the Song of Solomon) with an emphasis on the historical setting, literary genre, purpose, theology, and application of these books. Special attention will be given to the concept of Hebrew wisdom, type and function of Hebrew poetry, retribution theology, figures of speech, and hermeneutical issues.

  • RS-892: Thesis Project

    After the successful completion of RS-890, Thesis Proposal, the candidate completes the thesis under the guidance and supervision of the thesis advisor. If the thesis is not completed by the end of the semester, students will be required to enroll continuously. Students have up to three years to complete the thesis from the time of their first enrollment in this course.

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