All Courses

  • MS-771: Contemporary Moral Issues in Ministry (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.

  • TH-667: Ecclesiology and 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • TH-663: Angelology, Anthropology and Hamartiology (M3)

    A study of angelology (the doctrines of the unfallen angels, Satan and the fallen angels), anthropology (creation of humanity, the material and immaterial aspects of humanity, and the fall of humanity), and hamartiology (original and personal sin).

  • MS-756: Expository Preaching (M3)

    This course guides students to develop and deliver expository messages that present biblical truths in a way that transforms people’s lives. This is a practical course that will help students prepare and present biblically accurate and culturally relevant sermons in creative ways. Students will preach twice and receive evaluations from fellow students and the professor.

  • MS-773: Teaching for Impact (M4)

    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.

  • CO-869: Issues in Human Sexuality (M3)

    An exploration of the theological, biological, social, and cultural foundations of human sexuality, particularly as related to pastoral counseling. Topics include emotional and sexual intimacy, sexuality and singleness, marital sexuality, sexual orientation and identity, sexual addictions, sexual disorders, and sexual betrayal and abuse. Biblical principles and practices for guiding, sustaining, healing, and reconciling individuals within the context of the local church, chaplaincy, or parachurch ministry will be discussed.

  • MS-858: Vision and Strategic Planning (M3)

    This course will examine the importance of having a shared vision and how a leader can communicate it and implement it using a systematic process to develop it within a ministry. The strategic planning process, based on the vision, will be examined in detail and put into practice for the student’s ministry.

  • CO-767: Counseling Women (M3)

    This course examines the most common problems women bring to counseling, including developmental and situational crises. It explores biblical perspectives and an awareness of the needs of women through awareness for these situations.

  • CO-864: Crisis Counseling (M3)

    The student gains an understanding of the anatomy of crisis and learns to apply biblical principles. Attention is focused on the crises of PTSD, trauma, depression, spousal abuse, suicide, death, divorce and adolescence.

  • MS-885: Theology & Praxis on Evangelism and Discipleship

    This course is designed to help students understand the principles of corporate evangelism and discipleship and how to join Jesus in changing the world through disciple-making. This class will complement the undergraduate course, MS-425 Living the Great Commission, Evangelism and Discipleship, which will focus on personal evangelism and disciple-making.

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