First Semester

501 Old Testament Research - 4
502 New Testament Research - 4
503 Pauline Theology - 4
505 Biblical Interpretation - 4

Hours Credit 16

Second Semester

511 Introduction to Theology - 4
523 Issues in Biblical Theology - 4
530 Philosophy of Christian Ministry - 4
531 Biblical Preaching - 4

Hours Credit 16

Third Semester

532 Persuasion in Preaching -4
539 Pastoral Counseling I - 4
625 Theological Issues - 4
626 Basic N.T. Greek - 4 or
628 Basic Biblical Hebrew - 4

Hours Credit 16

Fourth Semester

640 Pastoral Counseling II - 4
641 Applied Biblical Counseling - 4
642 Methods of Christian Education - 4
645 Counseling Practicum - 4
690 Master Thesis - 0

Hours Credit 16

Ministry Project (0 credit) due each semester

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

501 OLD TESTAMENT RESEARCH - A research-based course of study. This course covers a broad spectrum of O.T. teachings - emphasis on the Messianic Prophecies.

502 NEW TESTAMENT RESEARCH - A course intended to set forth the conservative view of the N.T. The student will be required to select, with approval of the professor, a topic of theological content and produce a research paper in proper style concerning this subject.

503 PAULINE THEOLOGY - The Instructor selects one or more Epistles of Paul and does an in-depth study of its contents as it relates to the theology and ethics of Paul.

505 BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION - A course designed to present and practice the various principles and methods of Biblical interpretation.

511 INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY - This basic course in systematic theology forms the framework for Bible study. A foundation course for advanced theological study.

521 CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY I - This course deals with an overview of the province of divine inspiration and the doctrine of the Father.

523 ISSUES IN BIBLICAL THEOLOGY - Several major issues in Biblical theology will be selected and an in-depth study of the selected topics will be conducted.

530 PHILOSOPHY OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRY - A study of the Pastoral Epistles applying all principles to the contemporary pastor. Basic beliefs, concepts and attitude of preaching from the Bible are emphasized.

531 BIBLICAL PREACHING - The analysis and application of the ability to persuade listeners to make a decision. The ethics of persuasion and theory will be a major concept studied.

532 PERSUASION IN PREACHING - This homiletic study deals with Communication, Biblical truths and behavioral change.

539 PASTORAL COUNSELING I - A course which lays the foundation for Christian counseling, as applied to the Christian Ministry.

601 THEOLOGICAL WORD STUDY - The professor selects a number of significant words from the N.T. and presents an intensive study of a practical application of each.

621 CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY II - Beginning with the doctrine of man.

622 CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY II - Beginning with Christian ethics.

625 THEOLOGICAL ISSUES IN THE CHURCH TODAY - This course presents Evangelical Ethics concerning the issues facing the church today such as: a Christian response to homosexuality, euthanasia, abortion, New Age movement, etc.

631 METHODS OF CHURCH LEADERSHIP - A practical and useful study in church management and organization, designed to develop and affect church ministry.

632 PRINCIPLES OF CHURCH GROWTH - A detailed study of current trends and principles of church growth.

640 PASTORAL COUNSELING II - A Course designed to help equip the minister as a marriage and family counselor.

641 APPLIED BIBLICAL COUNSELING - A course which examines major psychological problems. This course enables the candidate to apply Biblical principles to specific situations, which will be encountered.

642 METHODS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - A study of modem teaching methods and skills that have proven to be successful.

645 COUNSELING PRACTICUM - A course which allows the student to develop a total counseling program around his/her present ministry. Case studies, profiles, analysis and results are submitted for evaluation by the professor.

690 MASTER'S THESIS - A scholarly work on an approved subject which gives evidence of a student's ability to do creative thinking and independent research. It must meet the expectation of a faculty thesis committee. A minimum of 20,000 words is required in the body of the thesis (approximately 100 pages pica type or 80 pages elite type). NON-CREDIT. The college will keep the original; student should keep at least one copy for his/her own security.