DIPLOMA AND ASSOCIATE DEGREE - 1ST YEAR COURSES

BTH 101- How to Study the Bible
This course is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of Bible study to aid Believers in obtaining the knowledge and wisdom needed to enrich their relationship with God. Biblical exegesis and the power of meditating on God’s word is also covered. Students will also be shown how to use the Bible’s concordance, dictionaries, software and other tools that aid in study. This course has a 3 credit hour value. 

BTH 102 – The Holy Spirit 
This is a study of the person of the Holy Spirit. Areas of study will include the Holy Spirit’s present-day ministry, anointing and gifts; as well as how to fellowship and develop a personal relationship with Him.  We will study His doctrine, His fruit, and His gifts.  This course has a 3 credit hour value. 

BTH 103- Old Testament Survey PT. 1
In this course, each student will gain a general knowledge of the theme and content of each Old Testament Book. The student will trace the great theme of redemption throughout the Old Testament, noting the central figure is the Lord Jesus Christ. This course has a 3 credit hour value.

BTH 104- Old Testament Survey PT. 2
This course is a continuation of the Old Testament Survey. each student will gain a general knowledge of the theme and content of each Old Testament Book. The student will trace the great theme of redemption throughout the Old Testament, noting the central figure is the Lord Jesus Christ. This course has a 3 credit hour value.

BTH 105- New Testament Survey
The books of the New Testament are surveyed from Matthew through Revelation, studying the general theme and teaching of each book, its writer, and the people it addresses. This course has a 3 credit hour value. 

 

DIPLOMA AND ASSOCIATE DEGREE - 1ST YEAR COURSES (cont’d)

BTH 106- The Doctrines of Jesus Christ
The course covers the essential doctrines regarding the person of Jesus Christ. It covers the deity of Christ, the humanity of Christ, the sinlessness of Christ, the virgin birth, the atoning death of Christ, the burial of Christ, the resurrection of Christ, and the ascension of Christ. This course has a 3 credit hour value.

BTH 107- Prayer
This course teaches the basic principles of prayer and how to pray effectively. It covers various kinds of prayer with emphasis on scriptural ways to pray to reverse impossible circumstances in your life. This course has a 3 credit hour value. 

BTH 108- Identity in Christ
This course provides revealing insight into the miracle of the new birth. Students will learn who they are, and what they possess in Christ now that they have made Jesus “Lord of their life.”

BTH 109- Evangelism and Discipleship
Jesus gave the Church a mandate just before his ascension into heaven. It is called the Great Commission. Within this mandate there are some specific instructions regarding evangelism and discipleship. In this course of study, the Believer will discover God’s pattern of church growth through the principle of “reaping and keeping.”

MP 100 – Ministry Practicum 
Ministry Practicum is internship ministry in different areas over the course of the academic school year. Students are REQUIRED to give an average of 2 hours per week, or a minimum of 72 hours (over 9 months), of volunteer service to their local church or other acceptable ministry.  This has a 3 credit hour value. 

 

 

 

 

ASSOCIATE DEGREE– 2ND YEAR COURSES

TH 201- Foundational Church Doctrines
This course covers the essential doctrines of the Christian faith. This includes the doctrine of God, Salvation, Baptisms, repentance, faith, sacraments, the church, and the second coming of Christ. This course seeks to equip the student to stand firmly on the cornerstone of truth passed down to us from Christ’s apostles. This course has a 3 credit hour value. 

TH 202- Effective Leadership
This course deals with the role of the Christian as a leader in his job, church, school, home, community and nation. Topics will include: submission and authority, wisdom, organization and time management. The goal of this course is to provide students with the tools necessary to become the leader the Lord has called them to be. This course has a 3 credit hour value. 

TH 203 - Life Management I 
This course is for the student to closely examine how they are to manage their lives in every area, from a biblical perspective, part one. This course has a 3 credit hour value.  

TH 204 - Life Management II 
This course is for the student to closely examine further how they are to manage their lives in every area, from a biblical perspective, part two. This course has a 3 credit hour value.  

TH 205- The Book of Proverbs 
This class studies the Book of Proverbs and its teachings on how to be successful and prosperous in our everyday lives, as well as in our relationship with God. In this course, students will discover the importance of learning to live wisely. This course has a 3 credit hour value.

 

 

 

 

ASSOCIATE DEGREE– 2ND YEAR COURSES (cont’d)

TH 206- Studies in Soteriology
This course is a study of the nature of salvation. It will focus on the process and responsibilities of salvation from the standpoint of God and from the standpoint of man. We will look both to Scripture and the church history for answers. time will be spent attempting to understand the ongoing debate between God’s sovereignty in salvation and man’s responsibility. This course has a 3 credit hour value.

TH 207- The Tabernacle of Moses
The Tabernacle of Moses was designed by God as His dwelling place on earth. It should occupy our attention because it occupies 50 chapters in the Word of God, and is described in great detail. If it was that important to Him, it should be that important to us. Everything is full of symbolism and prophetic foreshadowing that point toward the reality of Christ.  This course has a 3 credit hour value.

TH- 208- Spiritual Gifts
This course covers the biblical data describing spiritual gifts. We will discuss ministry gifts, tongues, prophecy, words of knowledge, leadership and more. In order to be an effective Christian, we must know how God has gifted us in order to serve Him in the fullest capacity. This course has a 3 credit hour value, 

TH 209-  The Book of Acts 
To acquaint the student with the wonderful account of the book of Acts. We will cover the entire Biblical account in this course.  This course has a 3 credit hour value. 

MP 200 – Ministry Practicum 
Ministry Practicum is internship ministry in different areas over the course of the academic school year.  Students are REQUIRED to give an average of 2 hours per week, or a minimum of 72 hours (over 9 months), of volunteer service to their local church or other acceptable ministry. This has a 3 credit hour value.

 

 

ADVANCED ASSOCIATE DEGREE – 3RD YEAR COURSES

TH 301- Defending the Faith
This course will cover the evidence surrounding the resurrection of Christ. Through this course the student will be equipped to make the case for the reality of Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection. This course has a 3 credit hour value. 

TH 302 - General Epistles I 
This course will help you understand the written doctrines of the early Apostles.  You should be able to recognize the false teachings discussed in the Books covered by this course, know who the author of each Book is, and know to which audiences the Books were written.  This course has a 3 credit hour value.  

TH 303 - General Epistles II 
This course will help you understand the written doctrines of the early Apostles. You should be able to recognize the false teachings discussed in the Books covered by this course, know who the author of each Book is, and know to which audiences the Books were written.   This course has a 3 credit hour value. 

TH 304 - Romans I 
We will study the first (8) chapters of the Book of Romans in this course. Martin Luther wrote, about Romans, “It is the true masterpiece of the New Testament, and the very purest gospel.” This study will assist us in the daily pursuit of the truth that is found in this book.  This course has a 3 credit hour value.  

TH 305 - Romans II 
We will study the last (8) chapters of the Book of Romans in this course. Martin Luther wrote, about Romans, “It is the true masterpiece of the New Testament, and the very purest gospel.” This study will assist us in the daily pursuit of the truth that is found in this book.  This course has a 3 credit hour value. 

 

 

ADVANCED ASSOCIATE DEGREE – 3RD YEAR COURSES (cont’d)

TH 306 - New Testament Church History I 
This course will cover the history of the New Testament Church from the Day of Pentecost until the downfall of the Western Roman Empire. The 3 general periods covered in this study are the Apostolic Church, The Persecuted Church and the Imperial Church.  This course has a 3 credit hour value.  

TH 307 - New Testament Church History II 
This course will cover the history of the New Testament Church from the Progress of the Papal Power to the Church in the Twentieth Century. The 3 general periods covered in this study are the Medieval Church, The Reformed Church and the Modern Church. This course has a 3 credit hour value.

BC 308- Counseling from the Scriptures I
This course will cover the biblical philosophy of counseling, It will show the importance of the Word of God as the foundational solution to each life issues we are called to address in those we minister to, This course has a 3 credit hour value. 

BC 309- Counseling from the Scriptures II
This course will cover the biblical philosophy of counseling, It will show the importance of the Word of God as the foundational solution to each life issues we are called to address in those we minister to, This course has a 3 credit hour value. 

MP 300 – Ministry Practicum 
Ministry Practicum is internship ministry in different areas over the course of the academic school year.  Students are REQUIRED to give an average of 2 hours per week, or a minimum of 72 hours (over 9 months), of volunteer service to their local church or other acceptable ministry.  The majority of these hours should be geared towards the student’s specific area of ministry. This has a 3 credit hour value.

 

 

BACHELOR’S DEGREE – 4TH YEAR COURSES

TH 401- Hermeneutics
This course focuses on the authority, nature, and interpretation (hermeneutics) of the Scriptures. It is designed to help students work through issues that concern the trust they place in the Bible and its interpretation. The Scripture will be studied as an ancient text focusing on its transmission and canonization. We will also deal with the tough questions concerning the inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture. This course has a 3 credit hour value.

TH 402- Homiletics
This course is an introduction to theories and practices of preaching in pastoral and liturgical settings. In lecture sessions, students will study the various dynamics of preaching (theological, hermeneutical, pastoral, exegetical, ethical, liturgical) and their relation to the regular practice of preaching. This course has a 3 credit hour value.

TH-403- Ephesians
This is an in-depth study of Ephesians with attention to doctrinal truths about the church and practical teaching for Christian living. Students will gain a greater knowledge of this book as well as what it teaches about Christ’s church, foster a heightened appreciation of the privilege of being added to the Lord’s church and be exhorted to live lives which befit the name Christian. This course has a 3 credit hour value.

TH-404- Eschatology I
This course is a study of the end times. We will come to the understanding that while orthodox Christianity has always believed that Christ is coming back, there are many differences concerning the details of His coming. This course has a 3 credit hour value.

TH- 405- Eschatology II
This course is a study of the end times. We will come to the understanding that while orthodox Christianity has always believed that Christ is coming back, there are many differences concerning the details of His coming. This course has a 3 credit hour value.

 

 

BACHELOR’S DEGREE – 4TH YEAR COURSES (cont’d)

TH-406- Ministerial Ethics
Ministerial ethics begins with ministerial integrity, which can be defined as “completeness” or “wholeness.” This course will cover one of the most important aspects of ministry. This course will teach you, as a minister, how to live and lead others in the ways of the Lord.  This course has a 3 credit hour value. 

TH-407- Marriage and the Family 
In this course students will learn how to communicate effectively with their spouses, how to discuss the division of labor in the home, and how to rekindle love and deepen the dimension of your spiritual life as husband and wife. Single students will learn how to avoid difficulties that can occur in marriage. This course has a 3 credit hour value. 

BC- 408- Life Solutions I
This course covers how to lead those whom we minister to into true emotional and spiritual healing through Christ. It will equip the student to understand how to solve deep rooted issues by the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the Bible. This course has a 3 credit hour value. 

BC 409- Life Solutions II 
This course covers how to lead those whom we minister to into true emotional and spiritual healing through Christ. It will equip the student to understand how to solve deep rooted issues by the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the Bible. This course has a 3 credit hour value. 

MP 400– Ministry Practicum 
Ministry Practicum is internship ministry in different areas over the course of the academic school year.  Students are REQUIRED to give an average of 2 hours per week, or a minimum of 72 hours (over 9 months), of volunteer service to their local church or other acceptable ministry.  The majority of these hours should be geared towards the student’s specific area of ministry. This has a 3 credit hour value.  

 

 

 

MASTER’S DEGREE – 5TH YEAR COURSES

MTH 501- Disciple-Centered Leadership
This course builds a theoretical framework which suggests that leading others in the process of spiritual formation and leadership development requires a disciple-centered orientation as opposed to a leader-centered approach. This course has a 3 credit hour value. 

MTH 502- Apologetics I- 
This course is intended to enable the student to have a balanced comprehension of how to defend the Christian faith. In this course, the student will learn the different critical elements that one must consider to defend the Christian Worldview in the contemporary era. As a result, the student will have the necessary tools to guide skeptics and new believers through coherent responses to the common objections to Christianity.  

MTH 503- Apologetics II- 
This course is a continuation of “Apologetics I” which is intended to enable the student to have a balanced comprehension of how to defend the Christian faith. In this course, the student will learn the different critical elements that one must consider to defend the Christian Worldview in the contemporary era. As a result, the student will have the necessary tools to guide skeptics and new believers through coherent responses to the common objections to Christianity.  

MBC 504 - Chaplaincy I 
In this lesson we will learn that from the beginning of time God established that everything must function within His Ordained Order. Without order there is chaos, confusion, lack of direction and unity. We will discuss, in detail, submitting to God’s Authority and exercising God’s Authority in our own lives.  This course has a 3 hour credit value.  

MBC 505 - Chaplaincy II 
This course is a practical training on walking in the role of a Community Service    Chaplain.  The principles of chaplaincy are applicable across a broad spectrum of     ministry environments, and the 3 parts of this entire training series will prepare the    student for hands on ministry in any of these fields of harvest.  This course has a 3 hour credit value.  

MBC 506 - Chaplaincy III 
In this lesson, we will learn that from the beginning of time God established that everything must function within His Ordained Order. Without order there is chaos, confusion, lack of direction and 
MASTER’S DEGREE – 5TH YEAR COURSES (cont’d)

unity. We will discuss, in detail, submitting to God’s Authority and exercising God’s Authority in our own lives.  This course has a 3 hour credit value.

MTH 507- Spiritual Formation 
The course will examine the dynamics of personal development in student’s lives, focusing on spiritual growth. Biblical principles that govern the character and conduct of Christians will be addressed. This course has a 3 hour credit value.

MTH 508- Discerning the Cults 
This class will enable the student to understand essential differences between Christianity and various cults and religions and how to more effectively witness to those entrenched in false beliefs in comparison to what the Bible teaches. This course has a 3 hour credit value.

MTH 509- Missional Church
The course begins by providing an overview of the story of God then focusing specifically on the centerpiece of human history – the gospel of Jesus Christ. The gospel defines God’s mission and His vehicle to accomplish His mission – the church. This gospel then transforms His people individually and corporately into various identities that God created His church to be. These identities shape the patterns of life and rhythms of activity within God’s people. God uses His gospel message to mobilize His people uniquely to join with Him in advancing His mission outwardly to every nation. This course has a 3 hour credit value.

MP 500 – Ministry Practicum 
Ministry Practicum is internship ministry in different areas over the course of the academic school year.  Students are REQUIRED to give an average of 2 hours per week, or a minimum of 72 hours (over 9 months), of volunteer service to their local church or other acceptable ministry.  The majority of these hours should be geared towards the student’s specific area of ministry. This has a 3 credit hour value.