FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
Module 1:
BE 501 – Hermeneutics I (2 credit hours)
Module 2:
BE 502 – Hermeneutics II (2 credit hours)
Module 3:
BT 501 – OT Narrative (2 credit hours)
Module 4:
BT 502 – OT Poetry (2 credit hours)
Spring Semester
Module 1:
BT 503 – OT Prophecy (2 credit hours)
Module 2:
BT 504 – NT Gospels & Acts (2 credit hours)
Module 3:
BT 505 – NT Pauline Epistles (2 credit hours)
Module 4:
BT 506 – NT General Epistles & Revelation (2 credit hours)
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
Module 1:
CH 601 – Church History I (2 credit hours)
Module 2:
CH 602 – Church History II (2 credit hours)
Module 3:
CH 603 – Church History III (2 credit hours)
Module 4:
ST 601 – Bibliology and Theology Proper (2 credit hours)
Spring Semester
Module 1:
ST 602 – Christology (2 credit hours)
Module 2:
ST 603 – Pneumatology and Angelology (2 credit hours)
Module 3:
ST 604 – Anthropology and Hamartiology (2 credit hours)
Module 4:
ST 605 – Soteriology (2 credit hours)
THIRD YEAR
Fall Semester
Module 1:
ST 702 – Ecclesiology and Eschatology (2 credit hours)
Module 2:
ST 703 – Apologetics (2 credit hours)
Module 3:
BC 701 – Introduction to Biblical Counseling (2 credit hours)
Module 4:
BC 702 – Marriage and Family Counseling (2 credit hours)
CORE COURSES
Bible Exposition
BE 501 – Hermeneutics 1 – An introduction to the science and art of interpreting the Bible. It surveys the history of interpretation and defines the grammatical, historical approach by establishing the general and special principles. Care will be given to developing a practical process of interpretation. This first course focuses on presuppositions, the history of interpretation, the analogy of faith, scripture interpreting scripture, and historical context (2 credit hours).
BE 502 – Hermeneutics 2 – A continuation of BE 501 with focus upon the interpretation principles of canonical context, genre, authorship, literary context, syntax, grammar, and lexical studies. Modern challenges to grammatical-historical interpretation will also be surveyed (2 credit hours). Prerequisite: BE 501
BE 701 – Old Testament Introduction – A study of General Introduction and Special Introduction to the OT Testament, including the fields of canonicity, textual criticism, and special introductory matters pertaining to each book of the Old Testament (2 credit hours).
BE 702 – New Testament Introduction 1 – A study of General Introduction and Special Introduction to the New Testament, including the fields of canonicity, textual criticism, criticism of the Synoptic Gospels, and special introductory matters pertaining to each book of the New Testament (2 credit hours).
BE 703 – New Testament Introduction 2 – A continuation of BE 702 (2 credit hours). Prerequisite: BE 702
BE 704 – Basics in Biblical Communication – This course provides practical knowledge, skills, and strategies for effectively studying and teaching the Bible with confidence in whatever setting a person may be called to serve. It emphasizes the preparation and delivery of a biblical message with a biblical main idea and with relevance. Students deliver a message once and receive evaluation from the professor and from fellow students (2 credit hours). Prerequisites: BE 501 & 502
BE 800 – Advanced Hermeneutics – A study of current methods of Bible interpretation (2 credit hours). Prerequisites: BE 501 & 502
BE 810-814 – This series of five courses is designed to instruct the student in the fundamentals of actual sermon preparation and effective communication.
BE 810 – Preparation of the Preacher – This course focuses on an introduction to preaching, important convictions, and the preacher’s spiritual life. Practical experience opportunities will be given and evaluated (2 credit hours). Prerequisites: BE 501, 502; BL 602, 705; BT 501-506; ST 601-703
BE 811 – Preparation of the Text – This course focuses on general principles, text selection, and exegesis of the passage. Practical experience opportunities will be given and evaluated (2 credit hours). Prerequisite: PM 810
BE 812 – Preparation of the Message – Continues the study of homiletical methodology with special emphasis on transitioning from exegesis to exposition, creating, purpose statements, and structuring the sermon. Includes the study of outlining, explanation, argumentation, illustrations and application (2 credit hours). Prerequisite: PM 811
BE 813 – Presentation of the Message – Special attention to public presentation including the use of voice, notes, extemporaneity, hand gestures, bodily movement, eye contact, pace, etc., (2 credit hours). Prerequisite: PM 812
BE 814 – Practicing Preaching – This will be a practical course where students have the opportunity to put everything together into a final preaching project and grow through evaluation by their professors and peers (2 credit hours). Prerequisite: PM 813
BE 815-881 – Exposition of a Bible Book – This course is an expositional study of any book of the Bible of the student’s choice with an emphasis on interpretation, application, and teaching in a ministry setting. The course number is based upon the book chosen (2 credit hours). Prerequisites: BE 501, 502; BT 501-506
BE 883 – The History of Israel – A study of the history of Israel in the context of the ancient Near Eastern world (2 credit hours).
BE 884 – Ancient Near Eastern History – A study of the religion of Israel in Old Testament times in both a descriptive and normative sense against the background of the historical, cultural, and religious world of which it was a part (2 credit hours).
BE 885 – Introduction to Biblical Archaeology – An introduction to biblical archaeology focusing on significant archaeological discoveries in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Syria-Palestine. The course will survey the history of archaeology and modern archaeological method, with special attention to the exegesis related to the Old Testament (2 credit hours).
BE 886 – Physical and Historical Geography of Israel – A survey of the principal physical features of the land of Israel and a review of the historical geography of Israel for all the important periods in the Old and New Testaments. Attention is given to the relationship between Israel’s geography and history. The course also incorporates a variety of the most recent visual resources (2 credit hours).
BE 887 – Bible Chronology – A study of the major problems of Bible chronology in both testaments, with emphasis on establishing dates for Bible events in relation to the chronology of secular history (2 credit hours).
BE 888 – Bible Manners and Customs – A study of the social and cultural milieu of Israelite, Jewish, and Greco-Roman life in the Old and New Testament periods and its impact on the historical grammatical interpretation of the Bible. Attention is given to information and resources available in carrying out the historical and cultural part of the interpretive process (2 credit hours).
Biblical Languages
BL 501 – Beginning NT Greek 1 – This is the first course in a series of four that provide an introductory study of the basic elements of New Testament Greek. These emphasize vocabulary, grammar, the basic principles of Greek syntax, and the effective use of lexical, grammatical, and syntactical tools. Includes translation of portions of the Greek New Testament. This first course introduces the student to Koine Greek, its alphabet, pronunciation, nouns, and adjectives (1 credit hour).
BL 502 – Beginning NT Greek 2 – Continuation of BL 101 with a focus on, nouns, pronouns, and indicative verbs (1 credit hour). Prerequisite: BL 501
BL 503 – Beginning NT Greek 3 – Continuation of BL 102 with a continued focus on indicative verbs and introduces participles (1 credit hour). Prerequisite: BL 502
BL 504 – Beginning NT Greek 4 – Continuation of BL 103 with a focus upon participles and non-indicative verbs (1 credit hour). Prerequisite: BL 503
BL 505 – Greek Grammar & Exegesis 1 – A series of six courses are designed to make Greek a useful tool for interpreting the New Testament. It builds Greek vocabulary, increases confidence in translation, highlights the significance of important grammatical features and syntactical structures, and introduces the practice of exegetical procedures, including problem solving methodology, with the end goal of the preparation of an expository sermon. This first course utilizes texts from 1 John, the Gospel of John, and Mark (1 credit hour). Prerequisite: BL 504; BE 501, 502
BL 506 – Greek Grammar & Exegesis 2 – Continuation of BL 201. Utilizes texts from Mark, Colossians, and Matthew (1 credit hour). Prerequisite: BL 505
BL 507 – Greek Grammar & Exegesis 3 – Continuation of BL 202. Utilizes texts from Romans, James, and Philippians (1 credit hour). Prerequisite: BL 506
BL 508 – Greek Grammar & Exegesis 4 – Continuation of BL 203. Utilizes texts from Matthew, 1 Timothy, I Peter, and Luke (1 credit hour). Prerequisite: BL 507
BL 601 – Greek Grammar & Exegesis 5 – Continuation of BL 204. Utilizes texts from Ephesians, Acts, and 2 Thessalonians (1 credit hour). Prerequisite: BL 508
BL 602 – Greek Grammar & Exegesis 6 – Continuation of BL 205. Utilizes texts from Hebrews, Revelation, Psalm 42 from the LXX, and portions of the Didache (1 credit hour). Prerequisite: BL 601
BL 603 – Exegesis of Galatians – This course allows the student to apply the exegetical method to the examination of NT books. It expands the student’s knowledge of exegesis through exposure to exegetical methodology in Galatians. It also takes an in-depth look at exegetical issues in Galatians that affect exposition, theology, and application to Christian life (1 credit hour). Prerequisites: BL 602
BL 604 – Exegesis of the Pastoral Epistles – This course allows the student to apply the exegetical method to the examination of NT books. It expands the student’s knowledge of exegesis through exposure to exegetical methodology in the Pastorals. It also takes an in-depth look at exegetical issues in the Pastorals that affect exposition, theology, and application to Christian life (1 credit hour). Prerequisites: BL 602
BL 610 – Beginning Hebrew 1 –An introduction to biblical Hebrew designed to equip the student with a basic vocabulary and an understanding of the essential principles of vocabulary, phonology, morphology, and syntax (1 credit hour).
BL 611 – Beginning Hebrew 2 – A continuation of BL 610 with special attention to pronunciation, nouns, articles, conjunctions, and prepositions (1 credit hour). Prerequisite: BL 610
BL 612 – Beginning Hebrew 3 – A continuation of BL 611 with special attention to adjectives, pronouns, pronominal suffixes, construct chains, and numbers (1 credit hour). Prerequisite: BL 611
BL 613 – Beginning Hebrew 4 – A continuation of BL 612 with special attention to Hebrew verbs (1 credit hour). Prerequisite: BL 612
BL 701 – Beginning Hebrew 5 – A continuation of BL 613 with special attention to infinitives, participles, and syntax (1 credit hour). Prerequisite: BL 613
BL 702 – Beginning Hebrew 6 – A continuation of BL 614 with special attention to the additional verb stems (1 credit hour). Prerequisite: BL 610
BL 703 – Hebrew Exegesis 1 – This series of courses is designed to prepare the student for independent exegesis of the Hebrew text. It emphasizes translation of selected OT books, as well as grammatical, syntactical, and lexical studies, in order to develop an exegetical methodology with a goal toward exposition (1 credit hour). Prerequisites: BL 702, BE 501, 502
BL 704 – Hebrew Exegesis 2 – A continuation of BL 301 with special focus upon OT Biblical Narrative (1 credit hour). Prerequisite: BL 703
BL 705 – Hebrew Exegesis 3 – A continuation of BL 302 with special focus upon OT Biblical Prophecy and Poetry (1 credit hour). Prerequisite: BL 704
BL 706 – Exegesis of Jonah and Ruth – This course allows the student who has completed BL 201-203 to apply the exegetical method to the examination of OT books. It expands the student’s knowledge of exegesis through exposure to exegetical methodology in these OT narratives. It also takes an in-depth look at exegetical issues that affect exposition, theology, and application to Christian life (1 credit hour). Prerequisite: BL 705
BL 707 – Exegesis of Haggai and Malachi – This course allows the student who has completed BL 201-203 to apply the exegetical method to the examination of OT books. It expands the student’s knowledge of exegesis through exposure to exegetical methodology in these OT Prophets. It also takes an in-depth look at exegetical issues that affect exposition, theology, and application to Christian life (1 credit hour). Prerequisite: BL 705
Biblical Counseling
BC 701 – Introduction to Biblical Counseling – This course provides the student with a general introduction to basic concepts and distinctive features of biblical counseling. It addresses the issues of why biblical counseling is an essential ministry of the church as well as what makes counseling truly biblical. The majority of the course will deal with the methods employed by the biblical counselor. While biblical counseling is not a mechanical process there are distinct elements of effective counseling. The student will gain a working knowledge of these elements through reading assignments, class lectures and work with case studies (2 credit hours).
BC 702 – Marriage and Family Counseling – Prerequisite: Introduction and Methods of Biblical Counseling. This Marriage and Family Course is designed to address the significant biblical principles relating to marriage and family. Since much counseling time will be taken up with marriage and family issues, a thorough understanding of the biblical instruction in this area is essential. The student will learn these principles as well as the specific application of them to their own lives and the lives of their counselees. Emphasis will be placed on discussion of case studies and the students’ personal experiences. Topics covered include the purpose of marriage, divorce and remarriage, roles of husband and wife, physical intimacy within marriage, communication and conflict resolution, spouse and child abuse, stewardship of time and priorities, preventing and rebuilding after adultery, parenting, and family counseling. Case studies are also discussed (2 credit hours). Prerequisite: BC 801
BC 803 – Methods of Biblical Change – An overview of the counseling process presenting a comprehensive methodological model for promoting biblical change in people (2 credit hours). Prerequisite: BC 801.
BC 804 – A Biblical Evaluation of Psychology – This course analyzes the presuppositions and methodologies of various secular psychological and integrationist approaches. These psychologies are evaluated from a biblical perspective and the theological foundations for biblical counsel are explored (2 credit hours). Prerequisite: BC 701.
BC 805 – Biblical Conflict Resolution – This course is designed to help the student think biblically about conflict and how to respond to life’s conflicts in a way that glorifies the Lord (2 credit hours). Prerequisite: BC 701
BC 806 – Human Personality – Theories of personality try to capture what is both stable and unique about human nature. This course surveys and critiques some prominent secular personality theories, personality assessments, and personality “disorders” from the perspective of a biblical anthropology. Then consideration is given to how biblical counselors might address the issues and answer questions raised by the secular theories (2 credit hours). Prerequisite: BC 701
BC 807 – Counseling and Physiology – This course investigates key connections between biblical counseling and medical matters. Topics considered are the interaction of medicine and the sufficiency of Scripture, mental health and disorders, the DSM V, pharmacology, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ECT, and bioethics (1 credit hours). Prerequisite: BC 701
BC 808 – Counseling Practicum – This course is designed to consider the practical application of the principles of biblical counseling and the various methodological aspects of the counseling process. The goal of these courses is to help the student learn, evaluate, and sharpen practical counseling (2 credit hours). Prerequisites: BC 701, BC 702.
BC 809 – Counseling Internship – Because of our desire to train those who not only know about counseling but can actually do counseling, the student will be required to do at least 25 sessions of supervised/mentored counseling. Ideally this counseling would take place in the student’s local church under the church’s authority, but other venues may be approved as well. An ACBC Fellow (the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors) will oversee this process and the sessions will count toward ACBC certification (2 credit hours). Prerequisites: BC 701, 702, 803, 805.
BC 810, 811 – Problems & Procedures 1, 2 – These courses are designed to apply the biblical principles taught in Methods of Biblical Change (BC 803) to a range of specific counseling problems. Topics discussed include abortion, anger, fear, depression, sexual deviancy, anxiety, eating disorders, decision making, one’s past, self-concept, various syndromes, ADHD, and crisis counseling. During the second semester of this course, each student will be part of a team that will develop and present to the class a detailed biblical counseling outline for a teacher approved counseling problem (2 credit hours each). Prerequisites: BC 701, 702, 803, 805.
BC 812 – Life Dominating Sins – This course studies biblical counseling principles, procedures, and strategies for counseling those struggling with addictive behavior. It includes such issues as physiology, substance abuse, pornography, temptation, self-harm, relapse prevention, transparency, shame, and forgiveness (2 credit hours). Prerequisite: BC 701, 803
BC 814 – Parenting – Compares formulaic parenting and various models to Gospel-centered parenting. Covers topics such as family worship, adoption, foster care, blended families, as well as parenting young children, teens, adult children, and those with special needs (2 credit hours). Prerequisites: BC 701, 702
BC 815 – Human Sexuality – Studies God’s design for human sexuality and covers current issues like pornography, sexual abuse, sexual orientation, and others (1 credit hours). Prerequisites: BC 701, 702
Women’s Ministries
WM 801 – OT Biblical Theology of Womanhood – An amplified and comprehensive study of womanhood in the Old Testament integrating previous studies in theology, exegesis, hermeneutics, linguistics, and philosophy in order to establish the foundation for systematizing a consistent and non-contradictory pattern and plan for biblical womanhood (1 credit hours).
WM 802 – NT Biblical Theology of Womanhood – An amplified and comprehensive study of womanhood in the New Testament integrating previous studies in theology, exegesis, hermeneutics, linguistics, and philosophy in order to establish the foundation for systematizing a consistent and non-contradictory pattern and plan for biblical womanhood (1 credit hours).
WM 803 – The Role of Women in Marriage and the Home – A study of the theological foundation, skills and attitudes for a ministry of hospitality and service through the home (2 credit hours).
WM 804 – Engaging Women in Ministry – This course is designed to study the philosophy, objectives, activities and administration of local community ministries to women (2 credit hours).
WM 805 – Discipling Women – This course will examine the process of discipling women. A study of a biblical model of ministry to women in a variety of contexts with a focus on a biblical foundation, leadership issues, and considerations for women as well as the practical outworking of the tasks of a woman-to-woman ministry. This course will also examine the biblical principles that relate to issues frequently experienced by women and competencies necessary for effective discipling of women (2 credit hours).
WM 806 – Leadership in Women’s Ministry – A study of the philosophy, theology, skills, and methods of personal leadership development, leadership team development and administrative procedures that are unique to women’s ministry in the local church. Students will conduct personal evaluations of leadership skills, develop a plan for leadership and create an administrative procedural resource (2 credit hours).
WM 807 – Children’s Ministries – A study of the spiritual development of children, with discussions of how to lay the foundation of faith in the lives of children (2 credit hours).
WM 808 – Girls’ Ministry – This “how to” course will introduce the student to the principles for setting up and engaging in Girls’ Ministry in a variety of settings. The student will study a brief history of student ministry with special emphasis given to the emerging role of “Girls’ Ministry” within the last few decades. Particular attention will be given to investigating biblical principles that should form the foundation for ministry to girls and young women age 12 to 18 (1 credit hours).
WM 809 – Women in Church History – This course is designed to be an overview of prominent women in church history and the recognition of their contributions and accomplishments (2 credit hours).
WM 810 – Biblical Counseling for Women – This course will focus on equipping women in ministry to counsel other women with God’s Word. Topics such as sufficiency of Scripture, role of the local church, and the responsibility of church leaders will be discussed. Other subject matters also include judging others and challenging issues a counselor faces. This course exposes women to a variety of topics a counselor may encounter while counseling other women. Scripture references are provided as a tool to help the counselee (2 credit hours).
WM 811 – Women’s Issues – This course will provide a study of the various issues facing women and the church in reaching, teaching, and ministering to women. The course will include a holistic approach to physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development of women (1 credit hours).
INDEPENDENT STUDY ELECTIVES – Electives will be available in various fields of study as independent studies under the supervision of a faculty member.