This course is focused on the interior life of the leader; the understanding that they are flawed individuals who have been entrusted by God as agents of hope and healing in Christ. The primary objective is to help students develop spiritual disciplines that promote long term emotional and relational health.
Fall 2021
This course explores the essential biblical doctrines and major beliefs that comprise the Christian faith, shows how each doctrine and belief relates, and explores their implications for ministry. By the end of this course students will be able to define and defend their personal systematic theology, as well as evaluate others systematic theologies.
The Christian story has its genesis in the Old, or First Testament. To truly understand the Christian faith revealed in the Gospels and writing of the New Testament we need to grasp the foundation laid in the Jewish Tanakh (OT Scriptures). In the course, students will work through a chronological survey of the Old Testament people, places and events, highlighting the basic message of each Old Testament books, their contribution to God’s redemptive storyline, and their significance for Christian thought and practice.
This course is designed to help students be able to understand and articulate the Biblical imperative for unity in the Body of Christ. By applying biblical principles to the spiritual nature of conflict the students will learn how God uses conflict to form and shape the lives of Christ followers and understand how to effectively apply the Peacemaker model in real-life ministry settings to foster learning, truth, and mutual support.
Winter 2022
A study of the five books of Moses as the foundation for the rest of Scripture. The Pentateuch will be studied from two perspectives. The content of each individual book will be dealt with and the major themes of the Pentateuch will be investigated. These themes will include creation, fall, covenant, law, worship, redemption, and grace.
The purpose of this course is to equip students for the development of interpretive skills and explaining biblical texts. This process is called hermeneutics and, in this course, students will develop a working knowledge of exegetical and hermeneutical principles, and their significance in bridging interpretive barriers that exist between biblical times and the 21st century audience.
Theology I-V is a series of systematic theology classes that will help you know what and why you believe. This course is a study of Jesus as our Savior that works through three key doctrines that are foundational to Christian life, understanding, and growth: the inspiration of scripture, the triune nature of God, and the attributes of God.
This course explores the life and literature of C. S. Lewis, who some consider a modern- day prophet. Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was a British novelist, poet, academic, medievalist, literary critic, essayist, lay theologian, broadcaster, lecturer, and Christian apologist. The primary objective is to gain perception into his theology, the various genres in which he wrote, and the reasons why his writings remain meaningful many years after his death.
Theology I-V are a series of systematic theology classes that will help students know what and why they believe. This course is a study of church governance and polity through four key understands: the mission, the great commission & lostness of man, leaders and authority, and constituted authority of the Church.
The aim of this course is to prepare students to be effective teachers of the Bible within various settings. During the journey of this course, you will be equipped to create processes, practices, and expected outcomes to connect with specific audiences and differing learning styles. Additionally, students will create a cumulative and comprehensive philosophy of teaching that reflects the clear vision needed to be an effective leader within their ministry context
Spring 2022
Theology V Lab is the culmination of Theology I-V designed to prepare students for a successful formal C&MA licensing interview. This course will lead students through the C&MA Accreditation application process, as well as a comprehensive overview of all the theological topics addressed in Theology I-V.
Theology I-V is a series of systematic theology classes that will help you know what and why you believe. This course is a study of Jesus as our Sanctifier and works through five key doctrines foundational to Christian life, understanding, and growth: The Holy Spirit (His person & His work), the sanctification of scriptures, the sanctification of body, soul, & spirit, the crisis & progressive sanctification, and the attributes of God.
This course is designed to prepare students for a life-time of effective ministry. It is the first course of a series that meets the requirements for a basic understanding of the church history, denominational polity, and Alliance theological distinctives. Students will demonstrate a deeper commitment to the pursuit of God and fulfillment of the Great Commission through extensive study of C&MA history and development. This course also serves as a platform of learning for accreditation, licensing, and consecration with the C&MA.
This course offers a basic and integral introduction to the art of preaching. A series of specifically designed steps prepare students for effectively communicating biblical principles in a way that is culturally relevant. Successful completion of developing and delivering a sermon to a congregation is required. BIOS 200 description is in the 2019 handbook.
This course facilitates personal reflection and appreciative inquiry for students who are about to graduate. The final deliverable for this course is a Senior Capstone project and/or Field Guide for Effective Ministry based on practicum experiences, personal assessments, readings, papers and assignments.
