Class Catalog

ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
26 UNITS (Includes 1 Bonus Class)

CORE CLASSES

Old Testament Survey (2.5 Units)

A survey of the books of the Old Testament to understand how they lay the foundation and find their fulfillment in the New Testament revelation of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, and how they equip the people of God for every good work by teaching, reproving, correcting, and instructing in righteousness.

New Testament Survey (2.5 Units)

A survey of the books of the New Testament with a view to understanding how they fulfill the hope and promises of the Old Testament for a Savior, Deliverer and Lord and how they equip the Body of Christ for every good work by teaching, reproving, correcting and instructing in righteousness.

Biblical Interpretation: How to Study Your Bible (1.5 Units)

An introduction to the Inductive Method of the study of Scripture. The Inductive Method focuses on observation, interpretation, correlation, and application so the student may “rightly divide the word of truth” for both personal study and growth, and public teaching and preaching.

Biblical Theology: the Kingdom of God (2.5 Units)

A study of the theology of the New Testament in its historical setting, with a major focus on Christ’s teaching on the kingdom of God. This serves as the foundation for understanding the Biblical, historical, and grammatical foundation of the New Testament

The Century of the Holy Spirit (2.5 Units) 

A survey of the history of the development of the three major outpourings of the Holy Spirit (Pentecostal, Charismatic, and The Third Wave movements) during the 20th Century and beyond. Attention will be given to doctrinal development. Students will understand the Baptism with the Holy Spirit while learning about their own spiritual gifts.

Communication: Biblical Teaching and Preaching (2.5 Units)

A study of the art and practice of preparation and public communication of biblical truth in teaching and preaching for the building up, lifting up, and stirring up of the Church, the Body of Christ.

Church History (2.5 Units)

An overview of the major ecclesiastical “streams” which have characterized the life and progress of the Church since the Day of Pentecost with a view to understanding key individuals and events and their contributions to the historical development of the Christian Church.

Disciples of All Nations: Continuous Mission Until He Comes (1.5 Units)

A biblical, historical, and practical study of the four-stage process that develops reproducible and expanding church movements through discipleship.

MINISTRY SEMINARS

Seeing the World With Hebrew Eyes: Embracing a Biblical Worldview (1.5 Units)

This seminar explores the worldview inherent to the biblical writers and assumptions that constitutes the Hebraic thought world of the Scriptures. The “Jewishness” of the Bible is proposed as essential to proper biblical interpretation, Christian belief, and to living a truly Christian life.

The Book of Revelation (.5 Unit)

A seminar focused on examining the Book of Revelation and its purpose in its original context and setting.

Maintaining Sound Doctrine (.5 Unit)

A seminar focused on the essential truths of the Christian faith that nurture sound doctrine and godly living as well as learning how to identify and deal with false and unsound teaching.

Women In Ministry (1.5 Units)

A seminar focused on the role and ministry status of women in the N.T. Church. We will examine how Scripture instructs us to make application and give opportunity for women in ministry today.

Missions 101/Outreach (1.5 Units)

Participation in an urban, local or overseas missions outreach accompanied by guided reading and the writing of a ministry focus paper on reaching under-evangelized and unreached people.

INTERNSHIP (Required For-Credit Students Only)

Ministry Mentoring Internship (3 units: 1 unit per trimester)

A guided practical application of classroom instruction in the field of assigned ministry each trimester (Fall, Winter, Spring) through the oversight and regular interaction with a pastor, pastoral staff member or Christian ministry leader. Mentors function as coaches and counselors, meeting with their mentees at least twice a month for leadership development, prayer, counsel and interaction concerning ministry, and personal growth.