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.
This course prepares students for effective kingdom service by gaining a deeper understanding of the impact of Jesus in the Gospel, the Gospel in different centuries, and the impact of the Gospel in the lives of 21st century people. Students will also identify steps they plan to take in their own discipleship journey and how they can overcome barriers to bring about an impact within their realm of influence.
An examination of the history, theology, and ministry practices of the early church through a chapter-by-chapter study of the book of Acts. Special attention will be given to practical lessons that the modern church can learn from a study of the early church.
This course is intended to guide students through the process of wrestling with ethical dilemmas of our day, with special attention given to the ethical teachings of Jesus, the apostles, and prophets in the holy scriptures. The emphasis will be on equipping students with practical wisdom and tools for responding to ethical issues in culture and learning how to develop environments in organizations and groups that promote Godly behavior and responses.
This course is designed to guide and prepare students for the many facets, demands, and expectations in the daily life of shepherding a church. The practical topics will range from leadership development, worship service design and pastoral care in special circumstances; all with the focus of creating a practical, personal handbook for immediate use in their ministry.
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 Jesus as our coming king and discusses, through three key doctrinal concepts, the foundational groundwork to understand how all of scripture points to Christ’s resurrection & return, the rapture of the Church, Parousia, and the second coming of Christ. with the goal of students developing and defending their personal stance.
Theology I-V is a series of systematic theology classes that will help you know what and why you believe. This course works through three key doctrinal concepts that are foundational to understand Christ as our Healer: divine healing, the role of prayer and elders, with the outcome of sharing one’s personal experience with Jesus Christ as Savior & Healer, and the Trinity.
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 Gospels are our foundational witnesses for understanding and living out our Christian faith. This course is an introduction to the nature, structure, and message of the life and ministry of God the Son and it prepares students for effective kingdom service by gaining a deeper understanding of the life and ministry of Jesus. It also includes in-depth study of the cultural dynamics, geographic locations, teaching principles, and practical implications embedded in the gospel narratives.
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.
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