THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
You will receive your certificates as you finish each module and an Associate of Biblical Studies degree upon the completion of 8 Modules (60 Credit hours). The cost for each Module is FREE, but there’s a $ 249.00 Administrative Fee per Module.
MODULE 1 – CERTIFICATE IN BIBLE TEACHING
| 1 | CF107 – Creative Bible Study Methods This course equips students for personal study of the Word of God. Students learn how to study the Bible by book, chapter, paragraph, verse, and word. Other methods taught include biographical, devotional, theological, typological, and topical. Special guidelines for studying Bible poetry and prophecy are presented, and methods of charting and outlining are taught. |
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| 2 | CF203 – Bible Teaching Methods This course examines the methods Jesus used to teach and preach the Gospel. Students are taught how to prepare and present lessons and how to teach and preach the Gospel. |
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| 3 | CF309 – Knowing Gods Voice This course explains how God speaks to man and how to find God’s will for your life. Guidelines are given on knowing the voice of God and determining His will. The pattern of God’s will and Scriptural examples of how God reveals His will are discussed. |
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| 4 | CF206 – Power Principles Power principles taught in this course will enable you to experience the spiritual power taught in the Bible. This course answers the heart cry of those who have hungered for reality instead of religion. It will move you from being a spectator to a demonstrator of the power of God. |
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| 5 | CF504 – HOW WE GOT OUR BIBLE Most Christians understand that the Bible they hold in their hands is the inspired Word of God. Yet very few have a general understanding of the origin of the Bible. The purpose of this class, therefore, is to show the student how the Bible came to be and why it can be accepted as the unerring, authoritative Word of God. |
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MODULE 2 – CERTIFICATE IN BIBLICAL STUDIES
| 1 | CF104 – Old Testament Survey This survey provides an overview of the Old Testament. Study outlines of each book of the Bible are provided for further development by the student. |
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| 2 | CF105 – New Testament Survey This survey provides an overview of the New Testament. Study outlines of each book are provided for further development by the student. |
1.5 |
| 3 | CF106 – Strategies for Spiritual Harvest This course explain how to expand the vision you have received by sharing with others what you have learned. You will learn how to train laborers for spiritual harvest who will be able to train others also. |
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| 4 | CF505 – Bible Introduction 101The aim of this course is to start with the proposition that belief, or indeed unbelief, cannot be exercised unless there is comprehension of the truth of the Bible. This course will teach the student the truth about the Bible in a summary manner and learn its anatomy and the truth contained in Scripture. | 1.5 |
| 5 | CF516 – The Names of JesusTo really know God, you must get to know Him by name. The names of God in Scripture are really a self-revelation of God in His nature and attributes. The sheer number of such names and titles in Scripture suggests something of the immensity of God. The Bible identifies more than 700 descriptive names and titles of Jesus Christ. This study will help the student to get to know Jesus Christ more fully by studying several of His key names and titles. | 1.5 |
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MODULE 3 – CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
| 1 | CF204 – Biblical Leadership Principles A review of Biblical management principles with emphasis on servant leadership, Biblical leaders, and Scriptural strategies for success. |
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| 2 | CF210 – Healing MinistryIn this course, we are making a careful evaluation of the strategies available to win the war against Satan in the battle for your body. You will learn to do battle for your physical body and to minister these truths to other wounded warriors in God’s army. | 1.5 |
| 3 | CF200 – Ministry of the Holy SpiritThis study focuses on the ministry of the Holy Spirit, spiritual fruit, and spiritual gifts. Students are guided in discovery of their own spiritual gifts and position of ministry in the Body of Christ. | 1.5 |
| 4 | CF520 – Jail and Prison MinistryThis class provides instruction for every level of involvement: The minimal level of corresponding with an inmate, visiting one-on-one with inmates, Ministering in group worship services, special programs, or Bible studies inside an institution, Assisting inmate’s families, providing post-prison ministry upon an inmate’s release from a penal institution. | 1.5 |
| 5 | CF312 – Women – A Biblical ProfileThis course summarizes all the Bible teaches regarding women. It is not only a study guide, but a reference tool as it lists all the passages about women and references to all the individual women mentioned in the Word of God. | 1.5 |
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MODULE 4 – CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
| 1 | CF100 – Guide to Intercessory PrayerThis course is an introduction to the ministry of intercessory prayer as given in James 5:16, “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” | 1.5 |
| 2 | CF201 – Spiritual Warfare The entire record of God’s Word, the Bible, describes men and women who faced difficult battles of life. In fact, the Apostle Paul describes life as a combat, conflict, and continual wrestling. This is the spiritual arena of life known as “spiritual warfare”. | 1.5 |
| 3 | CF101 – Foundations of FaithThis course stresses the importance of proper spiritual foundations for life and ministry by focusing on foundations of the Christian faith identified in Hebrews 6:1: repentance, faith, baptism, laying on of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment. | 1.5 |
| 4 | CF305 – Kingdom LivingThis course concerns the Kingdom of God. It introduces the two spiritual kingdoms, their rulers, and residents. It provides spiritual keys for gaining access to the Kingdom of God and warns of things which result in being cast out of the Kingdom. The past, present, and future of this Kingdom are examined, Kingdom parables are explained, and its patterns and principles of living are stressed. | 1.5 |
| 5 | CF306 – Developing a Biblical World ViewThree courses explain how to expand the vision you have received by sharing with others what you have learned. You will learn how to train laborers for spiritual harvest who will be able to train others also. | 1.5 |
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MODULE 5 – CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY
| 1 | CF518 – Manners and CustomsMany passages of Scripture that are hard to understand, are readily explained by a knowledge of the customs and manners of Bible lands. The student will learn the Manners and Customs of Bible Lands | 1.5 |
| 2 | CF506 – The Names of the Holy SpiritTo really know God, you must get to know Him by name. The names of God in Scripture are really a self-revelation of God in His nature and attributes. The sheer number of such names and titles in Scripture suggests something of the immensity of God. The Bible identifies more than 700 descriptive names and titles of Jesus Christ. This study will help the student to get to know Jesus Christ more fully by studying several of His key names and titles. | 1.5 |
| 3 | CF510 – PneumatologyThe word Pneumatology comes from two Greek words which mean “wind, air, spirit” and “word” – combining to mean “the study of the Holy Spirit.” Pneumatology is the study of God the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity. The student will learn and answer important questions about the Holy Spirit and His work in the life of the believer. | 1.5 |
| 4 | CF550 – Angels of GodThe student will learn the purpose, meaning and rank of angels. | 1.5 |
| 5 | CF516 – Biblical TheologyThe word “theology” comes from two Greek words, theos meaning “God” and logos meaning “the word about” or “the study of” God as He is revealed in the Scriptures. Simply defined, theology is an in-depth study of the Holy Bible. The student will discover what God has said about Himself, His purposes, His plans, and His promises | 1.5 |
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MODULE 6 – CERTIFICATE IN PRAYER & SPIRITUAL MINISTRY
| 1 | CF408 – Prisoner Of The LordThis is a book for those doing time in jail or prison, whether short or lengthy sentences, life without parole, or on death row. It is for inmates, with portions written by and about inmates. It also teaches Christians how to minister to those incarcerated. | 1.5 |
| 2 | CF300 – Divine Provision This book, “Divine Provision,” will prepare you personally and your ministry corporately to face what is happening now and what will occur in the future in the financial realm. Your position in the face of the current and impending crises will not be one of weakness, but it will be a stance of strength, faith, and power, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). | 1.5 |
| 3 | CF308 – Battle for the Body In this course we are making a careful evaluation of the strategies available to win the war against Satan in the battle for your body. You will learn to do battle for your physical body and to minister these truths to other wounded warriors in God’s army. | 1.5 |
| 4 | CF509 – Confronting Crisis There are always “some” with a bad report. In fact, there are usually “more” than “some” because we live in a negatively oriented world. The student will learn what to do when you don’t know what to do, using Biblical guidelines drawn from the story of King Jehoshaphat’s battle with enemy forces recorded in 2 Chronicles 20. | 1.5 |
| 5 | CF514 – Strategic Spiritual WarfareThis course will dispel one lie of the enemy right up front. You are not alone in your struggles. The entire record of God’s Word, the Bible, describes men and women who faced difficult battles of life. You will be given the tools to live a victorious life. | 1.5 |
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MODULE 7 – CERTIFCATE IN EVANGELISM AND CHURCH PLANTING
| 1 | CF301 – Management by Objectives “Management By Objectives” is a method for conducting Christian ministry in an orderly, effective manner. It is not enough to just know God’s will for your life and ministry. You must make definite plans to fulfill your spiritual calling. You must learn to work with God to fulfill His purpose and plans. | 1.5 |
| 2 | CF303 – Methodology of Multiplication This course shares Biblical methods of spiritual reproduction which will enable you to multiply in obedience to God’s command. You will learn how to multiply spiritually as an individual and corporately within the context of the local church. | 1.5 |
| 3 | CF304 – Principals of Environmental AnalysisThis course introduces principles of environmental analysis necessary for organizing and mobilizing spiritual resources for evangelizing. This study stresses the importance of environmental analysis in planning strategies to reach the world with the Gospel. | 1.5 |
| 4 | CF310 – Mobilization Methodologies This course presents methods (a clearly defined way) of mobilizing believers to achieve spiritual harvest. | 1.5 |
| 5 | CF405 – Leaven Like EvangelismIn this course the student will learn about the mandate given by Jesus to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom and receive instruction on the message to be shared, the messengers of the Gospel, how to communicate the Gospel, and to whom it is to be communicated. The student will also learn many methods of evangelism, with emphasis on those used in New Testament times. Both personal and mass evangelism methods are discussed, with specific instruction on how to deal with difficulties in evangelizing and the follow-up care of new converts. | 1.5 |
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MODULE 8 – CERTIFICATE IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION
| 1 | CF403 – Covenant of Abraham A great story–but much more than a story. The student will learn a historical record of the birth of the nation of Israel. More than the story of one man. It is the story of a divine covenant the supernatural promises of God intended to pass from generation to generation, down through the centuries. |
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| 2 | CF589 – Equipping For LeadershipThis course deals with leadership which will incorporates both theory and practice in an equal balance and to look at the differences between worldly and Christian philosophies of leadership. | 1.5 |
| 3 | CF590 – CHURCH LEADERSHIP 101 This class will help the leader understand what you do and help you be a better, more effective, more understanding and stronger leader. |
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| 4 | CF588 – Christian Leadership Christian leadership is not a mysterious domain for a chosen few with a special gift of wisdom. Even if a you have no calling to a biblical office, the principles are available to all. This gives influence in the area of your gifts, with or without titles. |
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| 5 | CF401 – Book Biblical Numbers This study explains the importance of biblical numerology and provides guidelines for properly interpreting numbers. You will learn the meaning of selected numbers, their prophetic significance, and how to apply what you learn. These foundational studies will equip you to interpret the spiritual meaning of numbers used in scripture and provide the skills necessary for you to continue this fascinating study independently. |
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BACHELOR’S DEGREE
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Prerequisite to enroll: A High School Diploma.
Degree is granted upon successful completion of 120 credit hours.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIBLICAL STUDIES DEGREE
| 1 | BITH100 – INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE This course traces the history of the Bible and includes discussions of inspiration, the biblical canon, major manuscripts, textual criticism, early translations, and modern versions. | 3 |
| 2 | BITH101 – UNDERSTANDING THE OLD TESTAMENTA survey of the Old Testament. Emphasis is placed on the major themes, key scriptures, and major personalities of each book. Historical and literary backgrounds of the books are covered. | 3 |
| 3 | BITH102 – UNDERSTANDING THE NEW TESTAMENTAn introduction to the New Testament that examines major themes, broad divisions, key scriptures, major personalities, and the structure and context of each book. Literary and historical backgrounds are also examined. | 3 |
| 4 | BITH104 – PRAYING WITH POWERThis course aims at inspiring students; giving them the courage to pray for the impossible and helping them find the persistence to see their prayers to completion. | 3 |
| 5 | BITH105 – PERSONAL EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLEMAKINGThis course will challenge students to commit themselves to the fulfillment of the Great Commission to “go make disciples of all the nations”. A step-by-step guide to disciple making is proposed. | 3 |
| 6 | BTH106 – CHRISTIAN LIVINGThis course introduces the student to patterns and principles of Kingdom living applicable to life and ministry. | 3 |
| 7 | BICM109 – PREPARING FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRYThis course will help students discover their calling and inspire them to place their God given gifts at the Lord’s disposal. Principles of biblical vision and spiritual leadership are covered so as to help students become powerful servants of the Almighty. | 3 |
| 8 | BITH107 – FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIPFrom Moses to the Lord Jesus, to the Apostles, the Bible is a great text on leadership. Basic principles of leadership and practical insights will be covered from a biblical perspective. | 3 |
| 9 | BITH103 – SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINEThis course stresses the importance of a proper spiritual foundation for life and ministry by providing an overview of Bible doctrines identified in Hebrews 6:1: Repentance, faith, baptism, laying of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment. | 3 |
| 10 | BITH200 – BIBLICAL HISTORY OF ISRAELThe Bible tells the story of God’s redemptive work in the life and death of Jesus Christ through the human history of the nation of Israel and the early church. This course helps the student pinpoint the place and time of major events in salvation history. | 3 |
| 11 | BITH202 – CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN THE CHURCHThis course provides the student with biblical, historical, and theological foundations of Christian education. The student will be led to explore principles for an effective implementation of education programs in the local church. | 3 |
| 12 | BITH203 – THE GOSPELSThis course will review the historical Background of the Gospels, the message of the four Gospels, and the Life and ministry of Christ. | 3 |
| 13 | BITH204 – THE PENTATEUCHThe Pentateuch—Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy are the vital first books in the Bible. Understanding the scope, meaning, and events of these five books is integral to understanding the whole of Scripture that follows. | 3 |
| 14 | BITH205 – HISTORICAL BOOKThe background information and the major themes of the 12 historical books of the Old Testament are reviewed in greater detail. | 3 |
| 15 | BITH206 – BIBLICAL PREACHING 101This course provides an overview of aspects of biblical preaching, including the development and delivery of biblical sermons. | 3 |
| 16 | BICM207 – NEW TESTAMENT ECCLESIOLOGYBasic models of church government which have developed over the course of church history are presents. The student will be exposed to the biblical, historical, and theological underpinning of each church governance tradition. | 3 |
| 17 | BITH208 – FUNDAMENTALS OF BIBLICAL EXEGESISThis course teaches students how to carefully read Scripture in the biblical context, and to dig deeper into the Word of God so they will be able to understand the Bible correctly and apply its meaning to their lives and ministries. | 3 |
| 18 | BITH209 – INTRODUCTION TO MISSIOLOGY“Missio Dei” is the idea that God is actively working to reconcile his creation to Himself through Jesus Christ. This course presents an overview of the theology of missions, as well as current trends in missions. | 3 |
| 19 | BINT300 – ACTSThe book of Acts, also referred to as the “Acts of the Apostles” or the “Acts of the Holy Spirit”, presents the exciting story of the beginning of the church. Through a rigorous exposition of the book of Acts, students gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the early disciples’ commitment to the fulfillment of the Great Commission. | 3 |
| 20 | BIOT301 – OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS OF POETRYThe poetic books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon are covered in detail. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined | 3 |
| 21 | BINT302 – EPISTLES OF PAUL IThis course is a study of the ministry and teachings of the Apostle Paul as recorded in the Pauline Epistles. The life setting of each letter is related to Paul’s journeys described in the book of Acts. Special attention is given to the major theological themes of the epistles. Part I covers the Book of Galatians through II Thessalonians. | 3 |
| 22 | BINT304 – ROMANSThis course will provide an in-depth and exegetical study of the Epistle to the Romans emphasizing its contribution to Christian theology and life. | 3 |
| 23 | BITH305 – SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY IThis course is an overview of the theological areas of prolegomena, revelation, theology proper, anthropology, and Christology. | 3 |
| 24 | BITH306 – SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY IIThis is an overview of the theological areas of anthropology, Christology, and pneumatology. | 3 |
| 25 | BITH307 – CHURCH HISTORY IThis course is an overview of how the Church’s doctrine, faith, and practice developed from Pentecost to the time of the Protestant Reformation. | 3 |
| 26 | BITH309 – SPIRITUAL WARFAREThis course moves participants beyond the natural world into the realm of the Spirit. Tactics of the enemy are analyzed and strategies of spiritual warfare assuring victory over the principalities and powers of the spirit world are explained. Guidelines for receiving and ministering healing will also be covered. | 3 |
| 27 | BICM310 DIVINE HEALINGThis course is designed to help students gain greater confidence and competence in the actual practice of those ministry skills that will be needed in the student’s anticipated ministry role. Mentoring is provided through both individual meetings with an experienced practitioner and peer ministry reflection groups. | 3 |
| 28 | BICM400 – CHURCH PLANTING IN THE 21ST CENTURYThis course will provide the student with an overview of the theology, theory, and practice of a church-planting ministry. Special attention will be given to a model of evangelism for church planting, to the Pauline cycle, and to contemporary models of church planting. | 3 |
| 29 | BITH401 – SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY IIIThis course is an overview of the theological areas of soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology. | 3 |
| 30 | BINT402 – GENERAL EPISTLESThe course provides a close reading of James, I Peter, II Peter, I John, II John, III, and Jude with special attention given to literary, socio-historical and theological understandings of the epistles. | 3 |
| 31 | BICM404 – PRINCIPLES OF CHURCH ADMINISTRATIONThe purpose of this course is to help each student identify, understand and develop the fundamental skills of church administration and leadership in a Christian setting. | 3 |
| 32 | BIOT406 – OLD TESTAMENT – MAJOR PROPHETSThis course is a study of the books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined. | 3 |
| 33 | BIOT407 – OLD TESTAMENT – MINOR PROPHETSThis course is a study of the books of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined. | 3 |
| 34 | BINT408 – HEBREWSThis course is a detailed study of the Epistle to the Hebrews. | 3 |
| 35 | BITH409 – BIBLICAL PREACHING (HOMELETICS)The principles and practice of crafting and delivering a biblical sermon will be outlined and demonstrated. | 3 |
| 36 | BITH410 – A SURVEY OF PASTORAL MINISTRYThe Biblical mandates and principles governing the task of the church in edifying and equipping the saints for service; home and hospital visitation; worship; and church ceremonies. | 3 |
| 37 | CF506 – The Names of the Holy SpiritTo really know God, you must get to know Him by name. The names of God in Scripture are really a self-revelation of God in His nature and attributes. The sheer number of such names and titles in Scripture suggests something of the immensity of God. The Bible identifies more than 700 descriptive names and titles of Jesus Christ. This study will help the student to get to know Jesus Christ more fully by studying several of His key names and titles. | 3 |
| 38 | CF514 – STRATEGIC SPIRITUAL WARFAREThis course will dispel one lie of the enemy right up front. You are not alone in your struggles. The entire record of God’s Word, the Bible, describes men and women who faced difficult battles of life. The student will be given the tools to live a victorious life. | 3 |
| 39 | CF590 – CHURCH LEADERSHIP 101This class will help the leader understand what you do and help you be a better, more effective, more understanding and stronger leader. | 3 |
| 40 | CF504 – HOW WE GOT OUR BIBLEMost Christians understand that the Bible they hold in their hands is the inspired Word of God. Yet very few have a general understanding of the origin of the Bible. The purpose of this class, therefore, is to show the student how the Bible came to be and why it can be accepted as the unerring, authoritative Word of God. | 3 |
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN THEOLOGY DEGREE
| 1 | BITH102 – UNDERSTANDING THE NEW TESTAMENT An introduction to the New Testament that examines major themes, broad divisions, key scriptures, major personalities, and the structure and context of each book. Literary and historical backgrounds are also examined. | 3 |
| 2 | BITH103 – SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINEThis course stresses the importance of a proper spiritual foundation for life and ministry by providing an overview of Bible doctrines identified in Hebrews 6:1: Repentance, faith, baptism, laying of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment. | 3 |
| 3 | BITH107 – FOUNDATIONS OF BIBLICAL LEADERSHIPFrom Moses to the Lord Jesus, to the Apostles, the Bible is a great text on leadership. Basic principles of leadership and practical insights will be covered from a biblical perspective. | 3 |
| 4 | BTH200 – BIBLICAL HISTORY OF ISRAELThe Bible tells the story of God’s redemptive work in the life and death of Jesus Christ through the human history of the nation of Israel and the early church. This course helps the student pinpoint the place and time of major events in salvation history | 3 |
| 5 | BINT300 – ACTSThe book of Acts, also referred to as the “Acts of the Apostles” or the “Acts of the Holy Spirit”, presents the exciting story of the beginning of the church. Through a rigorous exposition of the book of Acts, students gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the early disciples’ commitment to the fulfillment of the Great Commission. | 3 |
| 6 | BIOT301 – OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS OF POETRYThe poetic books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon are covered in detail. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined. | 3 |
| 7 | BINT302 – EPISTLES OF PAUL IThis course is a study of the ministry and teachings of the Apostle Paul as recorded in the Pauline Epistles. The life setting of each letter is related to Paul’s journeys described in the book of Acts. Special attention is given to the major theological themes of the epistles. Part I covers the Book of Galatians through II Thessalonians. | 3 |
| 8 | BICM310 – DIVINE HEALINGThis course is designed to help students gain greater confidence and competence in the actual practice of those ministry skills that will be needed in the student’s anticipated ministry role. Mentoring is provided through both individual meetings with an experienced practitioner and peer ministry reflection groups. | 3 |
| 9 | BINT304 – ROMANSThis course will provide an in-depth and exegetical study of the Epistle to the Romans emphasizing its contribution to Christian theology and life. | 3 |
| 10 | BITH305 – SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY IThis course is an overview of the theological areas of prolegomena, revelation, theology proper, anthropology, and Christology. | 3 |
| 11 | BITH306 – SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY IIThis is an overview of the theological areas of anthropology, Christology, and pneumatology. | 3 |
| 12 | BITH307 – CHURCH HISTORY This course is an overview of how the Church’s doctrine, faith, and practice developed from Pentecost to the time of the Protestant Reformation. | 3 |
| 13 | BITH410 – A SURVEY OF PASTORAL MINISTRYThe Biblical mandates and principles governing the task of the church in edifying and equipping the saints for service; home and hospital visitation; worship; and church ceremonies. | 3 |
| 14 | BITH309 – SPIRITUAL WARFAREThis course moves participants beyond the natural world into the realm of the Spirit. Tactics of the enemy are analyzed and strategies of spiritual warfare assuring victory over the principalities and powers of the spirit world are explained. Guidelines for receiving and ministering healing will also be covered. | 3 |
| 15 | BIOT406 – OLD TESTAMENT – MAJOR PROPHETSThis course is a study of the books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined. | 3 |
| 16 | BIOT407 – OLD TESTAMENT – MINOR PROPHETSThis course is a study of the books of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined. | 3 |
| 17 | BINT402 – GENERAL EPISTLESThe course provides a close reading of James, I Peter, II Peter, I John, II John, III, and Jude with special attention given to literary, socio-historical and theological understandings of the epistles. | 3 |
| 18 | BICM404 – PRINCIPLES OF CHURCH ADMINISTRATIONThe purpose of this course is to help each student identify, understand and develop the fundamental skills of church administration and leadership in a Christian setting. | 3 |
| 19 | BINT408 – HEBREWSThis course is a detailed study of the Epistle to the Hebrews. | 3 |
| 20 | BITH409 – BIBLICAL PREACHING (HOMELETICS)The principles and practice of crafting and delivering a biblical sermon will be outlined and demonstrated. | 3 |
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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MINISTRY DEGREE
| 1 | BITH100 – INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE This course traces the history of the Bible and includes discussions of inspiration, the biblical canon, major manuscripts, textual criticism, early translations, and modern versions. | 3 |
| 2 | BITH101 – UNDERSTANDING THE OLD TESTAMENTA survey of the Old Testament. Emphasis is placed on the major themes, key scriptures, and major personalities of each book. Historical and literary backgrounds of the books are covered. | 3 |
| 3 | BITH104 – PRAYING WITH POWERThis course aims at inspiring students; giving them the courage to pray for the impossible and helping them find the persistence to see their prayers to completion. | 3 |
| 4 | BICM109 – PREPARING FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRYThis course will help students discover their calling and inspire them to place their God given gifts at the Lord’s disposal. Principles of biblical vision and spiritual leadership are covered so as to help students become powerful servants of the Almighty. | 3 |
| 5 | BITH200 – BIBLICAL HISTORY OF ISRAELThe Bible tells the story of God’s redemptive work in the life and death of Jesus Christ through the human history of the nation of Israel and the early church. This course helps the student pinpoint the place and time of major events in salvation history. | 3 |
| 6 | BITH202 – CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN THE CHURCHThis course provides the student with biblical, historical, and theological foundations of Christian education. The student will be led to explore principles for an effective implementation of education programs in the local church. | 3 |
| 7 | BITH203 – THE GOSPELSThis course will review the historical Background of the Gospels, the message of the four Gospels, and the Life and ministry of Christ. | 3 |
| 8 | BITH204 – THE PENTATEUCHThe Pentateuch—Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy—are the vital first books in the Bible. Understanding the scope, meaning, and events of these five books is integral to understanding the whole of Scripture that follows. | 3 |
| 9 | BITH205 – HISTORICAL BOOKSThe background information and the major themes of the 12 historical books of the Old Testament are reviewed in greater detail. | 3 |
| 10 | BITH206 – BIBLICAL PREACHING 101This course provides an overview of aspects of biblical preaching, including the development and delivery of biblical sermons. | 3 |
| 11 | BITH208 – FUNDAMENTALS OF BIBLICAL EXEGESISThis course teaches students how to carefully read Scripture in the biblical context, and to dig deeper into the Word of God so they will be able to understand the Bible correctly and apply its meaning to their lives and ministries. | 3 |
| 12 | BINT300 – ACTSThe book of Acts, also referred to as the “Acts of the Apostles” or the “Acts of the Holy Spirit”, presents the exciting story of the beginning of the church. Through a rigorous exposition of the book of Acts, students gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the early disciples’ commitment to the fulfillment of the Great Commission. | |
| 13 | BITH304 – ROMANSThis course will provide an in-depth and exegetical study of the Epistle to the Romans emphasizing its contribution to Christian theology and life. | 3 |
| 14 | BITH305 – SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY IThis course is an overview of the theological areas of prolegomena, revelation, theology proper, anthropology, and Christology. | 3 |
| 15 | BITH306 – SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY IIThis is an overview of the theological areas of anthropology, Christology, and pneumatology. | 3 |
| 16 | BITH307 – CHURCH HISTORYThis course is an overview of how the Church’s doctrine, faith, and practice developed from Pentecost to the time of the Protestant Reformation. | 3 |
| 17 | BICM400 – CHURCH PLANTING IN THE 21ST CENTURYThis course will provide the student with an overview of the theology, theory, and practice of a church-planting ministry. Special attention will be given to a model of evangelism for church planting, to the Pauline cycle, and to contemporary models of church planting. | 3 |
| 18 | BICM404 – PRINCIPLES OF CHURCH ADMINISTRATIONThe purpose of this course is to help each student identify, understand and develop the fundamental skills of church administration and leadership in a Christian setting. | 3 |
| 19 | BITH409 – BIBLICAL PREACHINGThe principles and practice of crafting and delivering a biblical sermon will be outlined and demonstrated. | 3 |
| 20 | BITH410 – A SURVEY OF PASTORAL MINISTRYThe Biblical mandates and principles governing the task of the church in edifying and equipping the saints for service; home and hospital visitation; worship; and church ceremonies. | 3 |
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MASTER’S DEGREE
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Prerequisite to enroll: A recognized Bachelor’s degree.
Degree is granted upon successful completion of 36 credit hours including thesis
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIBLICAL STUDIES DEGREE
| 1 | BITH502 – The Gospels/The Life of Christ A chronological and synthetic study of the Gospels’ accounts of Christ’s birth, life, death, resurrection, and ascension. | 3 |
| 2 | BITH504 – Old Testament Theology IThe Old Testament books of Genesis-Kings are analyzed. The theological themes of these books are identified and traced throughout the Bible. | 3 |
| 3 | BITH505 – Old Testament Theology IILatter Prophets & Writings The Old Testament books of Job-Malachi are analyzed. The theological themes of these books are identified and traced throughout the Bible. | 3 |
| 4 | BITH506 – Basic HebrewEssentials of biblical Hebrew grammar: orthography, morphophonemics, vocabulary; historical developments; readings and exercises. | 3 |
| 5 | BITH536 – Introduction to Missions“Missio Dei” is the idea that God is actively working to reconcile His creation to Himself through Jesus Christ. This course presents an overview of the theology of missions, as well as current trends in missions. | 3 |
| 6 | BITH551 – Biblical InterpretationThe aim of this course is to develop a working knowledge of the basic skills of biblical interpretation. Students will be introduced to the various skills needed to work with the different types of literature, or genre, found in the Bible as well as matters of context and content. The goal of this course is to help students to become skilled, life-long exegetes of God’s Word. | 3 |
| 7 | BITH575 – Comparative ReligionsComparative religion is the branch of the study of religions concerned with the systematic comparison of the doctrines and practices, themes, and impacts (including migration) of the world’s religions. | 3 |
| 8 | BITH576 – Christian Ethics and ExcellenceThis course will approach ethics on a scriptural basis. It will not be too concerned with secular ethics, either traditional or contemporary, except as they relate to Biblical ethics. | 3 |
| 9 | BITH599 – Thesis (6 Credits) | 6 |
| 10 | BITH600 – ApologeticsIn this course, students compare biblical, historical, and recent approaches to defending faith in God, Christ, and Scripture. | 3 |
| 11 | BITH630 – Church History I – From Pentecost to ReformationIn this course, students discover how the Church’s doctrine, faith, and practice developed from Pentecost to the time of the Protestant Reformation. | 3 |
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MASTER OF ARTS IN MINISTRY DEGREE
| 1 | BITH507 – Hebrew Exegesis (The Book of Isaiah) In addition to surveying the contents of the book, the course develops the understanding and skills of exegetical exposition. | 3 |
| 2 | BITH536 – Introduction to Missions“Missio Dei” is the idea that God is actively working to reconcile His creation to Himself through Jesus Christ. This course presents an overview of the theology of missions, as well as current trends in missions. | 3 |
| 3 | BITH537 – Church PlantingBiblical and historical perspectives on church planting; starting new churches in the age of the Internet; steps and procedures for establishing a mission and developing it into an organized church; practical methods and techniques used in church planting | 3 |
| 4 | BITH571 – Systematic Theology 1A systematic study of Christian theology with special attention given to bibliology and theology properly. | 3 |
| 5 | BITH575 – Comparative ReligionsComparative religion is the branch of the study of religions concerned with the systematic comparison of the doctrines and practices, themes, and impacts (including migration) of the world’s religions. | 3 |
| 6 | BITH576 – Christian Ethics and ExcellenceThis course will approach ethics on a scriptural basis. It will not be too concerned with secular ethics, either traditional or contemporary, except as they relate to Biblical ethics. | 3 |
| 7 | BITH590 – Introduction to Biblical Counseling The nature and principles of biblical counseling, techniques and theories of counseling; patterns of problem solving, the counselor and counselee relationship; the sufficiency of Scripture; and biblical conflict resolution. | 3 |
| 8 | BITH599 – Thesis (6 Credits) | 6 |
| 9 | BITH600 – ApologeticsIn this course, students compare biblical, historical, and recent approaches to defending faith in God, Christ, and Scripture. | 3 |
| 10 | BITH551 – Biblical InterpretationThe aim of this course is to develop a working knowledge of the basic skills of biblical interpretation. Students will be introduced to the various skills needed to work with the different types of literature, or genre, found in the Bible as well as matters of context and content. The goal of this course is to help students to become skilled, life-long exegetes of God’s Word. | 3 |
| 11 | BITH630 – Church History I – From Pentecost to ReformationIn this course, students discover how the Church’s doctrine, faith, and practice developed from Pentecost to the time of the Protestant Reformation. | 3 |
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MASTER’S IN DIVINITY DEGREE
| 1 | BITH504 – Old Testament Theology IThe Old Testament books of Genesis-Kings are analyzed. The theological themes of these books are identified and traced throughout the Bible. | 3 |
| 2 | BITH505 – Old Testament Theology IILatter Prophets & Writings The Old Testament books of Job-Malachi are analyzed. The theological themes of these books are identified and traced throughout the Bible. | 3 |
| 3 | BITH506 – Basic HebrewEssentials of biblical Hebrew grammar: orthography, morphophonemics, vocabulary; historical developments; readings and exercises. | 3 |
| 4 | BITH571 – Systematic Theology 1A systematic study of Christian theology with special attention given to bibliology and theology properly. | 3 |
| 5 | BITH572 – Systematic Theology IIThis course is an overview of the theological areas of prolegomena, revelation, theology proper, anthropology, and Christology. | 3 |
| 6 | CH631 – The History of the Church Since the ReformationIn this course, students survey the development of the Christian church’s doctrine, faith, and practice from the Protestant Reformation to the present. | 3 |
| 7 | BITH575 – Comparative ReligionsComparative religion is the branch of the study of religions concerned with the systematic comparison of the doctrines and practices, themes, and impacts (including migration) of the world’s religions. | 3 |
| 8 | BITH 599 – Thesis (6 Credits) | 6 |
| 9 | BITH601 – Contemporary Theology I This course introduces students to the major movements and thinkers, theologians and philosophers in the Christian tradition since the eighteenth-century Enlightenment, together with an examination of their philosophical backgrounds. Part I: Barth through Tillich. Part II: Vatican II to postmoderm theologies. | 3 |
| 10 | BITH602 – Contemporary Theology II This course introduces students to the major movements and thinkers, theologians and philosophers in the Christian tradition since the eighteenth-century Enlightenment, together with an examination of their philosophical backgrounds. Part I: Barth through Tillich. Part II: Vatican II to postmoderm theologies. | 3 |
| 11 | BITH551 – Biblical InterpretationThe aim of this course is to develop a working knowledge of the basic skills of biblical interpretation. Students will be introduced to the various skills needed to work with the different types of literature, or genre, found in the Bible as well as matters of context and content. The goal of this course is to help students to become skilled, life-long exegetes of God’s Word. | 3 |
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Doctoral DEGREE
Doctor of Philosophy Degree ( PhD)
Doctor of Theology Degree (ThD)
Candidates will specialize in one of the fields of theological scholarship, such as: Hebrew Bible/Old Testament; New Testament and Early Christian Studies; History of Christianity; Systematic Theology; Ethics; Church Growth and Mission Studies.
Study for the degree of doctor of theology extends through three stages:
Coursework, Knowledge Area Modules (KAM), and dissertation.
Candidates for this degree must fulfill the following:
6 credit hours of Course work
6 credit hours of Seminar: Theology: Oral and written presentation
24 credit hours of dissertation
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must have earned a Master’s Degree in Divinity, Theology, or Biblical Studies.
Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD)
| 1 | THD890- Introduction to Theological ResearchThis course will provide students with the tools for doctoral level research and opportunities for reflection on becoming scholar-pastor. Students are introduced to the conduct and reporting of scholarly theological research. | 6 |
| 2 | 6 credit hours of Seminar: Theology: Oral and written presentation | 6 |
| 3 | 24 credit hours of dissertation | 24 |
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