TH 275: Eschatology
The doctrine of the end times (eschatology) is studied. The Tribulation, Christ’s imminent return, the Rapture, and the judgments are extensively addressed. Attention is also given to various eschatological views on the Millennium, Rapture, and Seven-Year Tribulation.
TH 276: Ecclesiology
The doctrine of the church (ecclesiology), its principles, leadership and application in the daily lives of believers. Issues related to water baptism, church discipline, plurality of leadership, elders and deacons and the qualifications, are covered extensively. An overview of leadership principles is offered as well as a study of women in ministry.
MN 278: Oral Communications
Small group work prepares students gradually for public speaking. By accepting the instructor’s coaching, observing other students teaching, and teaching or sharing themselves, students learn how to effectively communicate God’s Word in different settings.
BI 291: Philippians/Colossians/Philemon
The suffering and kenosis (self-emptying) of Christ and the reward of His Father are studied. The Apostle Paul’s sufferings are also examples for believers to follow. Colossians examines legalism, mysticism and asceticism as well as relationships between believers (husband-wife, parent-child, master-slave, etc.) and unbelievers.
BI 294: Pastoral Epistles
Organizational needs of the local church, qualifications for church leadership, and God’s definition of a leader are emphasized. Other matters include male/female roles in the church, man-achieved versus God-given ministry, and identifying and addressing false doctrine. Accurately handling the Word of God to equip the body for ministry is emphasized.
BI 292: 1 and 2 Thessalonians
The future hope of the church in the Rapture, as well as important principles for Christian living and ministry are emphasized. The quenching of the Holy Spirit is considered in detail. An overview is given of eschatological issues of apostasy, the removal of the Restrainer, the Rapture, and the testimony of the church before others.
BI 296: 1, 2 and 3 John
Students will discover in John's epistles the definition and importance of fellowship with God, the way to maintain fellowship, and the exciting result of walking with God in a right relationship.
BI 297: Daniel/Revelation
Daniel’s 70 weeks of years, the Tribulation and imminent return of Christ, the removal of the Restrainer, the Rapture, marriage of the Lamb, and time of the Gentiles are identified. The judgments, Heaven and Hell, the new Heaven and new earth, and Armageddon are also addressed. God’s prophetic plan for the nation of Israel, character studies from Daniel and the seven types of churches in Revelation 2 and 3 conclude this overview.
BI 272: Christian Life
Distinctions between justification, identification, sanctification and glorification, and rewards for faithfulness in regard to believers are addressed. Principles of spiritual growth found in the Old Testament and Gospels are explored with application to the Christian life. Contrasts between legalism, license and liberty in the Christian life are highlighted as well as distinctions between living under law and grace in the church age. Practical application of truth is emphasized.
MI 273: Introduction to Tribal Missions
Insight into the complexity of fulfilling the Great Commission in a tribal context. Cultural anthropology is discussed, making reference to the cultural universals utilized in tribal evangelism. Animism, cross-cultural communication and culture shock are explored as they relate to overseas missions. The importance of the chronological Bible teaching is also presented.
BI 244: Ruth/Song of Solomon/Ecclesiastes
Biblical principles of love and marriage are found in the Song of Solomon, and the bankruptcy of humanism, materialism and man’s wisdom in Ecclesiastes. God’s provision for two ordinary people during a turbulent period of Jewish history is evident in the book of Ruth.
MI 252: Missions in Church History
The evangelical spread of Christianity is observed from the early church in Acts throughout the first century. Movements that impacted missions are studied such as the formalizing of the church, the Roman Catholic Church, the Protestant Reformation and the resulting missions-minded individuals and agencies, culminating in the modern-day church age.
EV 258: World Religions
The basic belief structures of the major religions of Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Catholicism and Shintoism are introduced with the goal of enhancing understanding and ability to communicate the Gospel in a multicultural world. The foundations of New Age thinking are identified.
EV 155: Christian Apologetics
This course is a brief study of selected evidences for the Christian faith with an emphasis on critical thinking skills. Topics studied will include the reliability of Scripture, the existence of God, the Resurrection and the Intelligent Design movement.
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