Course Number: MIN3013 Credits: 3
We focus on the ministry of the pastor in three areas: Preparation-call, devotional life, and personal life. Responsibilities-preaching and teaching, worship, pastoral care, leading, training, forming cell groups, and special services. Relationships-with lay leaders, team, work, and calling.
Course Number: BIB3012 Credits: 3
The Eschatological and Pastoral Epistles. A thorough study of five of Paul’s letters, from 1 Thessalonians through Titus. Examining each of the five letters includes an analysis of the biblical author, date, readers, historical and cultural setting, purpose, themes, special features, and outlines. Also, studying each epistle involves the exegesis and analysis of each paragraph in its literary context, with an
Course Number: MIN3073 Credits: 3
This is a practical survey of marriage and family, from dating to being a grandparent. We explore: ways to choose a mate, guidelines for the engagement and wedding, communication principles, sexual fulfilment, making decisions, how to be a good spouse and parent, tough issues, and the final years.
Course Number:
BIB1013
Credits:
3
Course Description: This introduction and overview of 27 books explores the canon, historical background, and geography of the New Testament. The study examines book by book: the author, readers, date, literary style, context, outline, theme, purpose, and key passages. It emphasizes principles for living, and Jesus Christ and His Church as unifying themes.
Course Number:
BIB1063
Credits:
3
Course description: This is a thorough study of the content, purposes, principles, and applications of Acts. We emphasize the role of the Holy Spirit then and now. Attention is given to the geographical, numerical, cultural, and theological growth of the Church from Jerusalem to Rome. We examine the journeys of Paul as the background of his epistles.
Course Number: BIB2013 Credits: 3
A thorough study of Romans and parallel passages in Galatians. The course begins with an analysis of Romans and Galatians: the cities, author, dates, readers, purposes, themes, special features, and outlines. The study continues with an exposition of each paragraph and section of Romans, with an emphasis on the two hermeneutical questions: What did the text mean to the first readers? How does it apply to us? Each lesson identifies timeless, cross-cultural principles. Interactive questions, case studies and illustrations guide students to apply these principles to the situations believers face today.