An exploration of five classic Christian streams of spirituality from a biblical and historical perspective, with emphasis on practical application. 3 credits.
A study of the relation of the Christian faith to the responsibility of the Christian and the church in areas of social concern. Attention will be given to the biblical and theological basis for such responsibility.
An introduction to the concept of worldview and the lineaments of the Christian worldview and Christian mind. The course will include both an introduction to the way that Christian belief impacts all Christian thinking as well as a critical analysis of major challenges to the Christian worldview such as atheistic naturalism, postmodernism and consumerism. Three Credits
A study of the biblical foundation of evangelization that aims at developing an effective witness in today's context. It also includes a practical seminar on church planting as well as an opportunity for students to develop a plan for personal and congregational witness.
An introduction to the principles and processes of communicating from one sociocultural context to another, with special focus on the communication of the Christian message.
An experiential and participatory study of worship that focuses on the cultivation of worship as a lifestyle and offers a theological framework and practical resources for planning and leading corporate worship events.
The Study of intentional education in the organized church. This will include developing a philosophy, mobilizing resources, and evaluating the results of educational agencies designed to meet the needs of a fellowship of believers. 3 credits
An Introduction to basic counseling skills, using a combined lecture and lab format in which the student will acquire basic listening, attending and intervention skills. Common clinical wisdom will be emphasized throughout
An introduction to the expectations and requirements of ICS (Internship Studies)internship. Students are guided through the process of developing a research and ministry plan for their subsequent internship
A practicum course facilitating the understanding and acquiring of basic pastoral care skills for the Christian ministry. Attention will be given to the learning of active listening skills as well as to the practical involvement of students in doing pastoral care in a ministry setting. The combination of classroom interaction, the pastoral care experiences and the interaction with a mentoring pastor or supervisor will enable students to grow in the integration of the theological and behavioural aspects of pastoral care. Three credits.
A biblical-theological examination of the love of God. The course will also look at the response of love toward God and the outflow of that love toward one's neighbor. Three credits.
A survey of the contents, message, form, and background of the Old Testament. Attention will also be given to the major theological themes in this literature. Three Credits
A biblical-theological examination of worship in ancient Israel with particular attention to the relevance of this material for the theology and worship practices of the Christian church today.
An introductory study of the science and art of biblical interpretation and exposition.Principles for interpreting the various types of literature within the Bible will be discussed.Three credits.
An introduction to biblical Hebrew and biblical Greek that will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the proper use of the various lexicons, concordances, word-study aids, and critical commentaries.
A survey of the contents, message, form, and background of the New Testament. Attention will also be given to the major theological themes in this literature.
A survey of the contents, message, form, and background of the New Testament.Attention will also be given to the major theological themes in this literature.
An exposition of the English text of the epistle to the Romans, paying special attention to the contribution this book makes to our understanding of Paul’s theology.
An intensive study of the content and message of the book of Jeremiah, with special attention to the book’s historical context, theology, messiansim, and relevance for contemporary Christian proclamation.
An exposition of the English text of the book of Hebrews in the light of its historical and literary background, with special attention given to the Christology of the book.
An intensive study of the content and message of Ezekiel, with special attention to the incarnational role of the prophet and to the book's contribution to our understanding of inner-biblical interpretation, eschatology, and messianism.
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A study of the biblical foundation of evangelization that aims at developing an effective witness in today's context. Includes a practical seminar on church planting as well as an opportunity for students to develop a plan for personal and congregational witness.
An exposition of the English text of the book of Revelation in the light of its first century context, with attention given to its significance for Christian life and thought today.Three credits.
An introduction to biblical Hebrew and biblical Greek that will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the proper use of the various lexicons, concordances, word-study aids, and critical commentaries.
A survey of the contents, message, form, and background of the Old Testament.Attention will be given to the major theological themes in this literature.
An introductory study of the science and art of biblical interpretation and exposition.Principles for interpreting the various types of literature within the Bible will be discussed.
This course is an introduction to the major living religious traditions of the world. Such an understanding is crucial to understand many of the global and local issues in the world today. Students are introduced to animism and folk forms of traditional religions, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Taoism and how these religions are impacting world affairs. This course also addresses strategies for how Christians can provide a witness to these non-Christian religions.
A biblical-theological examination of worship in ancient Israel with particular attention to the relevance of this material for the theology and worship practices of the Christian church today.
An introduction to biblical Greek to equip students with the skills necessary for the proper use of the various lexicons, concordances, word-study aids, and critical commentaries.
An exploration of various models of Christian spiritual direction combined with extensive attention to mastering the New Way Model of Spiritual Direction, with emphasis on practical demonstration and application. The biblical and historical aspects of spiritual direction as well as the incorporation of group and personal spiritual direction into the ministry of a local church will also be discussed. 3 Credits.
This course introduces the student to the perspectives and skills needed for effective ministry in intercultural contexts, with focus on communication and conflict resolution. Includes a brief survey of major world religious worldviews and the barriers these present to communicating the Christian message.
A comparative study of human society and culture with special emphasis on religious beliefs and practices. The process of culture change and the role of applied anthropology in cross-cultural ministry are also highlighted.
A study of the biblical foundation of evangelization that aims at developing an effective witness in today’s context.Includes practical opportunities for student participation and the development of a plan for personal and congregational witness.
An introduction to the concept of worldview and the lineaments of the Christian worldview and Christian mind. The course will include both an introduction to the way that Christian belief impacts all Christian thinking as well as a critical analysis of major challenges to the Christian worldview such as atheistic naturalism, postmodernism and consumerism.
A study of the relation of the Christian faith to the responsibility of the Christian and the church in areas of social concern. Attention will be given to the biblical and theological basis for such responsibility.
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An introduction to biblical Hebrew and biblical Greek that will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the proper use of the various lexicons, concordances, word-study aids, and critical commentaries. 
A survey of the contents, message, form, and background of the New Testament. Attention will also be given to the major theological themes in this literature. 
A survey of the contents, message, form, and background of the New Testament.
An exposition of the English text of the Gospel of Luke, with special attention given to the distinctive features of this gospel.