| Introduction to Online Study |
This course introduces the student to patterns and principles of Kingdom living applicable to life and ministry. |
| History of the Bible |
This course traces the history of the Bible and includes discussions of inspiration, the biblical canon, major manuscripts, textual criticism, early translations, and modern versions. |
| Old Testament Survey |
This course helps students become aware of the major issues raised in the careful study of the Old Testament in the modern world. In order to better understand the material in the Old Testament, it is important to know the historical background, context, time period being addressed, authorship, and issues that are considered. For many of these questions, there are different points of view suggested by different scholars. It is important to know why scholars differ and to be able to explain this for our lessons or Bible studies. |
| Intercessory Prayer |
An introduction to the ministry of intercessory prayer. James 5:16 "The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." |
| Creative Bible Study Methods |
This course equips students for personal study of the Word of God after the conclusion of Institute training. Students learn how to study the Bible by book, chapter, paragraph, verse, and word. Other methods taught include biographical, devotional, theological, typological, and topical. Special guidelines for studying Bible poetry and prophecy are presented and students are taught methods of charting and outlining. |
| Major Concepts of Christian Doctrine |
This course is a study of the major concepts of Christian theology and their interrelationships. We will explore how best to form theological beliefs and consider the doctrines of Scripture, God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, humanity, salvation, sanctification, the church, and the last things. |
| Living in the Kingdom |
This course introduces the student to patterns and principles of Kingdom living applicable to life and ministry. |
| Personal Evangelism |
This course is a study of evangelism ministry with special attention paid to the context of a local church setting. |
| Preparing for Ministry |
This course aims at inspiring students; giving them the courage to pray for the impossible and helping them find the persistence to see their prayers to completion. |
| Basic Skills of Bible Interpretation |
The aim of this course is to develop a working knowledge of the basic skills of biblical interpretation. Students will be introduced to the various skills needed to work with the different types of literature, or genre,found in the Bible as well as matters of context and content. The goal of this course is to help students to become skilled, life-long exegetes of God's Word. |
| Pentateuch |
This course features a survey of the Old Testament in the English Bible. Emphasis is placed on the major themes, key scriptures, and major personalities of each book. Special attention is given to the revelation and promise of Christ in each book. |
| Old Testament - Historical Books |
The background information and the major themes of the 12 historical books of the Old Testament are reviewed in greater detail. |
| Theology of Missions |
"Missio Dei" is the idea that God is actively working to reconcile His creation to Himself through Jesus Christ. This course presents an overview of the theology of missions, as well as current trends in missions. |
| Gospels - Life of Christ |
A historical, biographical, and exegetical study of the life and teaching of Jesus (during the last six months of his earthly ministry) as set forth in the four gospels. |
| Biblical History of Israel (CHS 300) |
The Bible tells the story of God's redemptive work in the life and death of Jesus Christ through the human history of the nation of Israel and the early church. This course helps the student pinpoint the place and time of major events in salvation history. |
| Epistles of Paul l |
This course is a study of the ministry and teachings of the Apostle Paul as recorded in the Pauline Epistles. The life setting of each letter is related to Paul's journeys described in the book of Acts. Special attention is given to the major theological themes of the epistles. Part I covers the Book of Galatians through II Thessalonians. |
| Church History |
This course explores the development of the Christian church from Pentecost through the 20th century. |
| Hebrews |
This course is a detailed study of the Epistle to the Hebrews. |
| Spiritual Warfare |
This course moves participants beyond the natural world into the realm of the Spirit. Tactics of the enemy are analyzed and strategies of spiritual warfare assuring victory over the principalities and powers of the spirit world are explained. Guidelines for receiving and ministering healing will also be covered. |
| General Epistles |
The course provides a close reading of James, I Peter, II Peter, I John, II John, III, and Jude with special attention given to literary, socio-historical and theological understandings of the
Epistles. |
| Old Testament - Major Prophets |
This course is a study of the books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined. |
| Old Testament - Minor Prophets |
This course is a study of the books of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined. |
| Survey of Pastoral Ministry |
The Biblical mandates and principles governing the task of the church in edifying and equipping the saints for service; home and hospital visitation; worship; and church ceremonies. |
