On-Line Courses for Spring 2010:  Classes begin January 18th, 2010

Old Testament 2 – From the Wilderness to the Kingdom
A study of the background and theology of Israel from the book of Numbers through the days of Samuel with an emphasis on life application, including an overview study of Deuteronomy.  2 hours.

Old Testament 4 – The Kingdom of Israel, Part 2:
A study of the background and theology of the kingdom of Israel from the fall of the Northern Kingdom through the post-exilic period of Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther with an emphasis on life application.  2 hours.

Old Testament 6 – The Prophets, Part 2:

A study of Jeremiah and his contemporaries among the Minor Prophets.  The study will examine the background and theology of the prophets with an emphasis on life application.  Two hours.

Old Testament 8 – The Writings and Wisdom Literature:

A study of the background and theology of the books of Job through the Song of Solomon with an emphasis on life application. Two hours.

New Testament 2 – Matthew and Luke:

A study of the gospels of Matthew and Luke dealing with their background, contents, purpose and interpretation with an emphasis on life application.  Two hours.

New Testament 4 – The Book of Acts:

A study of the book of Acts dealing with its background, contents, purpose, ministry endeavors of Paul and the early Christian community, and interpretation with an emphasis on life application.  Two hours.

New Testament 6 – Galatians and 1-2 Thessalonians:
A study of Galatians and 1-2 Thessalonians dealing with their background, contents, purpose and interpretation with an emphasis on life application.  Two hours.

New Testament 8 – The Book of Revelation:
A study of the book of Revelation dealing with background, type of literature, millennial views, contents, purpose and interpretation with an emphasis on life application.  Two hours.

Baptist Doctrine:
A study of key Baptist doctrines, approached not from textbook theology, but from a pastoral perspective.  Included are the distinctive Baptist beliefs on the authority and inerrancy of the Bible, the priesthood of all believers and eternal security of the believer.  Three hours.

 Systematic Theology 2:
A study of man, his origin, character, fall, and the consequences of the fall.  The doctrine of salvation, its plan, purpose and method, the person of Christ, work of Christ and application of that work.  Three hours.

Sermon Delivery:
An introduction to expository sermon delivery.  Each student will preach in order to gain poise, confidence and proficiency.  Two hours.

English Comp 2
Students will review and apply the fundamentals of English grammar. College-level reading skills are also part of the syllabus along with writing activities. Three hours.

American History 2
Survey of the history of the United States from pre-Colonial times with emphasis upon the period from Reconstruction to the present. Three hours.

Hermeneutics
This course will consist of two units. Unit one will be a study of the writers and languages of the Bible and the process by which the Bible became the book we have today. Unit two will begin with a brief history of biblical interpretation. This is followed by a focus on the principles and practices of the Historical-Grammatical approach to biblical interpretation. This will include a study of historical-cultural analysis; contextual analysis; lexical-syntactical analysis; theological analysis; and literary analysis. Three hours.

Spiritual Formations
A study of the renovation of the heart by putting on the character of Christ. One hour.

Internship 2
Every student must participate in a yearlong internship in the student's second year of enrollment. This will be done in a church or institution selected under the direction of the Christian Service Director. No credit.

Worship/Music
This course is an introduction to Christian worship, its biblical basis, expressions and actions, planning and leading, and special services. Further, the study will include an overview of the music ministry of the local church including music groups, music and the arts in worship, Christian education, fellowship, and outreach. Three hours.

You may need one or more of the following documents:
           
Internship Manual*
           
Christian Service Guidance Handbook*
           

*requires Adobe Acrobat Reader© (click here)