All Courses
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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BI-344: Romans
A study of Paul’s epistle to the Romans with an emphasis on the great theological themes of the sinfulness of man, justification by faith, and sanctification through the Holy Spirit. Emphasis is given to the dispensational aspects of Israel and the Church in chapters nine through eleven.
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MS-773: Teaching for Impact
Students will enter a discussion of general teaching methodologies to learn how to teach with life-changing impact and effectively communicate any relevant truth. Practical application of various teaching methods will be used during the course.
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DM-991: Ministry Project II
The Ministry Project is designed to involve the student in researching, developing, and writing about a new ministry that will benefit the Christian church ministry as a whole. The project allows the student to select a specific aspect of ministry to explore more fully. During DM-991 Project II, the student conducts his research, writes his conclusions and summary, and presents his ministry findings to the in an oral presentation.