Courses

This course is a study of the doctrine of the Scriptures, which highlights verbal/plenary inspiration, divine revelation, supernatural il- lumination, as well as the supreme authority of the Scripture. The sufficiency of Scripture will be underscored as Christ’s all-sufficient means, in conjunction with the Holy Spirit, for the salvation and sanctification of His people.

This course is an examination of the doctrine of God with a special focus on His essence, attributes, and nature. The Scriptural evidence and proof of the Trinity will be considered in detail, including the economic relationship to creation.

This course is a detailed investigation into the doctrine of Christ. Emphasis is placed upon His preexistence, incarnation, hypostatic union, earthly life, and present work. His atonement and cross work is given special consideration. This course also gives attention to the reality of Christ’s all-sufficiency as a central feature of the glory of His Person.

This course is a thorough study of the person and work of the Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Special emphasis will be given to the issues of the Spirit’s personality and deity, position in the Trinity, Spirit baptism and fullness, and His Christ exalting work in revelation, evangelism, regeneration, preaching, and sanctification. The issue of cessationism vs. continuationism will be examined in light of current trends along with an exposition of relevant Scripture passages.

This course is a biblical analysis of sin and salvation. It deals with the fall of man and its consequences, especially total depravity. It also deals with election, calling, regeneration, conversion, and the nature of saving faith, free justification, assurance, and adoption.

This course involves a careful textual study of the biblical concept of growing in the grace and knowledge of the person and work of our Lord Jesus Christ. Students will learn to identify and evaluate the different views of sanctification prominent in various com- munities. The emphasis presented in this course for the Christian life and growth is how God motivates and enables us to pursue holiness by His grace. Specific lectures articulate how the Gospel of Christ applies to all areas of life and ministry.

This course is a study in the origin, nature, organization, and function of the church. Special prominence is given to its government, its officers, its discipline, and its ordinances.

This course is a study of key issues related to the doctrine of the church with special attention given to developing a biblical philosophy of ministry and critiquing the American Church Growth movement.

Most Christians will spend the majority of their waking hours engaged in work. Helping their people understand the meaning and significance of work from a biblical and theological perspective, therefore, will be one of the pastor’s chief tasks. This course will provide a biblical and theological survey of the doctrine of work while also tracing the doctrine’s development, decline, and recent renewal. The class will also consider how a biblical doctrine of work and vocation will shape our understanding of poverty care, economics, retirement, and good works.

This course is a careful look at the doctrines of man, angels, demons, and Satan. It also looks at satanic activity in light of biblical spiritual warfare.

This course is a careful presentation of future events as they are unveiled in the Bible. The relationship of Israel, the Gentiles, and the Church as their roles in these future events are examined. Specific issues such as the Rapture of the church and the Millennium are examined in depth.

This course is a study of the Bible’s teaching concerning worship. Beginning with an overview of how the current Christian worship community sees itself, a theological survey is conducted leading the student to a biblical view and definition of this subject, resulting in a proper application of it in the pastor’s personal life and ministry.

This course is a biblical and theological presentation of apologetics from a systematic exegetical approach to develop a practical apologetic methodology. Various dominant apologetic viewpoints will be evaluated with emphasis given to the presuppositional approach.

This course is a treatment of the theory and practice of biblical ethics with a view to moral decision-making methodologies. Key ethical passages of the Bible will be examined and primary ethical issues in society will be evaluated.

This course is an examination of the biblical roles of men and women. It will have specific instruction in the areas of relationships, authority, purity, discernment, provision for family, and leadership in the home and church.

This course is a fresh look at the biblical doctrine of justification in order to provide a defense against recent attacks prevalent in modern evangelical writings. The history of such departures from truth will be surveyed and present-day “new perspective” theologians will be evaluated. A strengthened restatement of the doctrine of justification will be provided.

This course is a study of the Old Testament Law, its New Testament modification, fulfillment in Christ, relationship to the gospel, and proper use in the life and ministry of the New Testament believer. Key texts bearing on the issue will be examined.

This course is an analysis of the biblical teaching concerning prayer designed to impact the student regarding the pastoral responsibility to stay devoted to and dependent upon God, as well as to intercede on behalf of the flock. Issues related to the sovereignty of God, human responsibility, and the role of the Holy Spirit in prayer will be examined.

This course is a study of the biblical teaching of the purpose and function of the miraculous sign gifts. The cessation of the sign gifts in relation to the uniqueness of Apostolic ministry is studied, as well as the gifts of prophesy and tongues. The need to seek a biblical balance that recognizes both the centrality of the Word of God and the role of the Spirit in effecting the affections and emotions is emphasized.

This class will examine biblical and theological foundations for the doctrine of common grace while giving special attention to the pastoral implications that proceed from a clear understanding of how God views and works within unbelieving individuals and cultures. Students will gain a greater appreciation for God’s goodness in the world and how Christians can maintain the exclusivity of the gospel while participating fruitfully in contemporary society and enjoying God’s earthly blessings.

Each student is required to complete a guided independent study in an area of theology. This course allows the student to accomplish deeper investigation into a special problem or area of doctrine. The course must be designed by and pursued under the supervision of a faculty member and must be approved in writing by the Academic Dean. Information regarding requirements, procedures, and grading is available from the Academic Dean’s office.