BCS 601 Foundations of Biblical Counseling (2 credits)
This course serves as an introduction to the topic of biblical counseling as the normal, yet specifically focused, work of discipleship in the local church. Our goal is to lay a foundation
upon which other counseling courses may build.
BCS 611 Counseling Women's Issues (2 credits)
A course for men and women that focuses on understanding and helping women biblically address the unique issues many of them face as they pass through mid-life.
BCS 621 Counseling as a Local Church Ministry (2 credits)
Counseling as a Local Church Ministry is an examination of the theological framework of the New Testament local church, which provides the backdrop and context for an intentional “one another” discipleship/counseling dynamic.
BCS 651 Problems and Procedures I (2 credits)
Problems and Procedures I offers a study of contemporary counseling issues, including anger, stress/fear/anxiety/worry, guilt, suffering/grief, post traumatic stress, ADD/ADHD, and Asperger’s syndrome. Focus will be upon helping people biblically address these specific challenges.
BCS 652 Problems and Procedures II (2 credits)
Problems and Procedures II offers a study of contemporary counseling issues, including depression/bipolar, addictions, pornography, sexual abuse, and eating disorders. Focus will be upon helping people biblically address these specific challenges.
BCS 672 Family Counseling and Parenting Skills (2 credits)
In order to prepare the student to counsel families in their times of need the divine design of the family is thoroughly examined and its importance biblically defended. Focus is placed on the understanding of the distinct roles of husbands and wives in marriage as well as the development of parenting skills that are consistent with biblical principles.
BIB 553 Deuteronomy (3 credits)
A concentrated study of the book of Deuteronomy, with special attention placed on the literary form and theology of the book. This study of the Book of Deuteronomy provides a view to the understanding of its historical context, theology and application for today. Particular emphasis is placed on the significance of Deuteronomy as a covenant document between Yahweh and Israel and its impact on the rest of the Hebrew canon.
BIB 562 Ephesians (2 credits)
This course is a study of Paul’s explanation of the Christian community as the body of Christ and its demands upon Christian community relationships and conduct. Students will study the historical and cultural background of the text, the meaning of the text, theological issues raised by the text, and implications and applications drawn from the text.
BIB 601 New Testament Introduction (3 credits)
This course will examine issues concerning the discipline of both higher and lower New Testament introduction, giving special attention to current issues, historical debate between conservative and liberal scholarship and familiarity with the background data of the books of the New Testament.
BIB 602 Old Testament Introduction (3 credits)
Old Testament Introduction is an examination of the literary, theological, and historical factors involved in the formation and character of the Old Testament, canonical books.
BIB 612 Old Testament Biblical Theology (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the place and function of Old Testament Theology in the context of biblical theology. Emphasis is placed on the method and practice of Old Testament biblical theology.
BIB 655 Genesis (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the first book of the Bible—Genesis. Attention will be given to its genre, literary poetry, structure, theology, and historical background. Additional attention will also be given to the higher critical attacks of Genesis as well as the book’s contribution to the ongoing creation debate.
CCS 602 Biblical Theology of Missions (2 credits)
This course will examine the biblical basis for carrying out the missionary enterprise. Various methodologies, strategies, theological implications, and missionary practices will be evaluated and developed in light of Scripture. Missiological issues for mission-sending churches, the priority of evangelism, and developing indigenous leadership will be discussed.
CCS 613 Teaching Across Cultures (2 credits)
This course focuses on teaching theology in di!erent global contexts. Special attention will be given to Biblical training with cultural sensitivity and in partnership with national leaders.
CCS 651 Far Eastern Religions (3 credits)
A comprehensive study of the history, doctrines, and practices of major religions and their related sects originating in the Far East, including Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Shinto, and Taoism. Teachings of these religions will be evaluated from a biblical perspective, and strategies will be developed for presenting biblical truths to those who identify themselves with one or more of these religions.
HIS 601 Church History I (3 credits)
This course is an examination of the history of the church from the Apostolic Age (A.D. 30) through the Medieval Era (A.D. 1517).
HIS 602 Church History II (2 credits)
This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the major events, individuals, movements as well as theological and ecclesiastical issues from the sixteenth to twenty-first centuries by means of exposure to recorded lectures, primary source literature, forum discussions, and research/writing assignments.
RES 600 Research and Writing (0 credits)
The research and writing course is designed to give the graduate student a competent ability in doing academic research and writing academic papers in a Turabian format.
THG 627 Practicum in Hermeneutics (3 credits)
This course introduces the student to the theory and practice of biblical interpretation. Critical issues are explored including, among other things, the history of biblical interpretation, the qualifications of the biblical interpreter, pre-understanding, and literary genre. The course also introduces the student to some of the indispensable tools of Bible study. Students are given the opportunity to sharpen hermeneutical skills through careful analysis of selected biblical passages through the discipline of observation, interpretation, and application.
THG 651 Systematic Theology I (3 credits)
This course includes a discussion of theological method, a study of the doctrine of Scripture with an emphasis on inspiration and inerrancy, and a treatment of the doctrine of God.
THG 652 Systematic Theology II (3 credits)
This course includes a study of the person of Jesus Christ, a discussion of Pneumatology, and a treatment of the doctrine of angels. This course uses a blend of live lecture for the first half of the course and guided reading and forum discussion for the second half of the course. There will be weekly expectations in regard to reading and forum discussions.
THG 661 Systematic Theology III (3 credits)
This course includes a study of anthropology, harmartiology, and soteriology. The work of Christ regarding the salvation of humanity is also addressed.
BIB 702 From Creation to the Cross (4 credits)
From Creation to the Cross is designed to introduce the student to the field of Biblical Theology, focusing especially on the Old Testament’s contribution to that field. The course deals with basic issues of the definition, nature, purpose and methods of Biblical Theology, as well as a Biblical Theological overview of the Old Testament as Christian Scripture.
PRT 701 Principles of Biblical Leadership (4 credits)
An overview of leadership theory and function with a special emphasis upon the calling, character challenges, and continuity of leadership as described in the Word of God.
THG 701 Survey of Contemporary Theology (4 credits)
This course lays a foundation for understanding 20th century theology from Harnack to Process Theology and postmodern emphases in theology. From this vantage point an examination of current theological trends ensues, covering such topics as New Perspective on Paul, Open Theism, Emerging Church movement, evangelical forms of universalism, and the situation on the frontier between evangelicals and fundamentalists as well as evangelicals and liberals.