Courses

The doctrine of salvation (soteriology) stands at the heart of Christian theology, not because it is a “more essential” doctrine than any of the others, but because it stands as the gateway for people into the community of believers and into the possession of “true truth.”

Ecclesiology is the study of the church—its origin and composition of the Body of Christ, as well as the composition, function and primacy of the local church. The disciplines of ecclesiology and eschatology should not be thought of as separate and/or independent disciplines. The place of the church as a “mystery” near the end of God’s Kingdom program means that one’s eschatology has significant bearing on one’s view of the Christian Church.

Eschatology is the study of “last things.” It examines biblical teachings on physical death, the intermediate state, the second coming of Christ, the antichrist, the tribulation, the millennium, resurrection, divine judgment, heaven, and hell.

Hamartiology is the theological study of sin—its origin, nature, extent, and imputation. It explores biblical teaching on the fall, human depravity, guilt, and the need for redemption through Christ.

Navigating life’s intricate fabric, choices unfold paths to the extraordinary, demanding creativity, curiosity, and courage for a truly fulfilling journey.

A study of material concerning the origin and work of good and evil angels

A biblical study of the person and work of the Holy Spirit

A biblical study of the person and work of Jesus Christ.

This is a study of materials concerning who God is, his revelation, and his works.

The systematic study of the Scriptures involves several topics of study that cohere to form a carefully interwoven doctrine of bibliology. Topics include Revelation, Inspiration, Preservation, Illumination and Interpretation.

Navigating life’s intricate fabric, choices unfold paths to the extraordinary, demanding creativity, curiosity, and courage for a truly fulfilling journey.

A study of the composition of a dispensation in relation to progressive revelation, the whole dispensational framework of the Scriptures, the biblical covenants, and the theological and practical distinctions between Law and Grace.

An introduction to a biblical philosophy of local church ministry. Stress is laid upon the importance of operating from a solid philosophical base, the role of the pastor in the development and direction of the philosophy, and the exposition of the biblical bases of a ministry philosophy. All of these will be related to the general work and specific ministries of the local church..

A study of management principles related to the local church with special emphasis on the consistent implementation of a biblical philosophy of ministry.

Navigating life’s intricate fabric, choices unfold paths to the extraordinary, demanding creativity, curiosity, and courage for a truly fulfilling journey.

Navigating life’s intricate fabric, choices unfold paths to the extraordinary, demanding creativity, curiosity, and courage for a truly fulfilling journey.

Navigating life’s intricate fabric, choices unfold paths to the extraordinary, demanding creativity, curiosity, and courage for a truly fulfilling journey.

Navigating life’s intricate fabric, choices unfold paths to the extraordinary, demanding creativity, curiosity, and courage for a truly fulfilling journey.

Navigating life’s intricate fabric, choices unfold paths to the extraordinary, demanding creativity, curiosity, and courage for a truly fulfilling journey.

Navigating life’s intricate fabric, choices unfold paths to the extraordinary, demanding creativity, curiosity, and courage for a truly fulfilling journey.

Navigating life’s intricate fabric, choices unfold paths to the extraordinary, demanding creativity, curiosity, and courage for a truly fulfilling journey.

An introductory study of the Gospels using Matthew as a paradigm. Emphasis is given to the theme and argument of Matthew as well as key theological issues. The student is introduced to the important literature dealing with the Gospels.

A study of the life and ministry of Paul, including matters of special introduction for Paul’s epistles. Emphasis is given to the theme and argument of each epistle as well as its chronology in the book of Acts and the life of the Apostle himself. The student is introduced to the important literature on Pauline studies.

A study of the non-Pauline epistles including matters of special introduction. Emphasis is given to the theme and argument of each book as well as key theological issues.

Navigating life’s intricate fabric, choices unfold paths to the extraordinary, demanding creativity, curiosity, and courage for a truly fulfilling journey.

A study of biblical Creationism. Emphasis will be given to God’s supernatural creation of the universe in six successive days, the significance of the Fall to creationism, and the Noahic Flood and its extensive effects on the world.

A study of the first five books of the Old Testament. This includes an examination of their authorship, date, unity, and canonical status. Emphasis is also placed upon the unifying motif of the Pentateuch, the creation account, the flood, the origin of the nation of Israel, its religious institution, and the unfolding of its history under Moses.

A study of the Old Testament historical books, beginning with Joshua and the conquest and ending with the post-exilic period of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. Items such as an author’s overall purpose and the basic flow of the biblical material as well as historical, theological, and textual problems are covered.

A study of the key elements of Hebrew poetry, the argument of the book of Job, key Psalms as they relate to their literary genre, the book of Proverbs as it relates to skillful living, the message of Ecclesiastes, an interpretation of the Song of Solomon, and the book of Lamentations.

A study of the Old Testament prophetic literature, including consideration of Israelite prophetism within the ancient Near Eastern milieu. Emphasis is given to the theme and argument of each prophetic book as well as key theological issues. The student is made aware of the important literature pertaining to this portion of Scripture.