| Course Name | No. | Units | Day | Begins | Length | Time |
Genesis II: A Great Nation!Instructor: Dr. Nina Baratiak |
BB2092 | 3 | Mon | Feb 6 | 12 wks | 6:30 pm |
World Religions in Christian Perspective **Instructor: Elder Craig Gose |
BIHT602 | 3 | Mon | Feb 6 | 12 wks | 6:30 pm |
Church HistoryInstructor: Rev. Margueritte Champion |
HS517 | 3 | Tues | Jan 31 | 12 wks | 6:30 pm |
Romans II: New Life in Christ **Instructor: Rev. Sandra Willingham |
BINT422 | 3 | Thurs | Feb 2 | 12 wks | 6:30 pm |
Training for Reigning: Life of David, Part IIInstructor: Dr. Ronald Cottle |
BIOT450 | 3 | ONLINE COURSE | |||
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** These courses are taught using a live instructor and DVD lectures. See course descriptions below for more information. |
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In-Classroom Courses
BB2092 - Genesis II: A Great Nation!
What a tremendous hour we are living in today! A study of the Book of Genesis has never been more relevant. In this class we are going to do an in-depth analysis of Genesis 12-50. From the very beginning of the Book of Genesis, we observe that God has desired to have a people—a great nation! We are living in the day where we are seeing the fulfillment of God’s heart to have a “peculiar people” and a “holy nation”. We will study God’s eternal plan for having a great nation in the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph!
BIHT602 - World Religions in Christian Perspective
This course is designed to provide an overview of the primary religions and philosophies shaping our world and to evaluate them from a Christian perspective. Specific reference is made to these non-Christian religions as they are illustrated in film and contemporary literature. An apologetic approach to each religion and philosophy is also provided. DVD lectures (by Dr. Stephen Mansfield) will be followed by classroom discussion and analysis. Do you have an answer for the cultist who comes to your door? If you don’t, this course will help you!
BINT422 - Romans II: New Life in Christ
This course is an exegetical study of Romans, Chapters 5 through 8. The English text is used with insights from the Greek. DVD lectures (by Dr. Ronald Cottle) will emphasize the new life of the believer, righteousness by faith, justification and the law of sin and death. Classroom discussion will further explore how to “exercise” this new life in our daily activities and interactions.
HS517 - Church History
This course will examine the Church, God’s vehicle of expression in the earth, from its glory to its decline, and progression restoration. Particularly, this course will trace the revivals the Church has undergone in its return to the pattern of the First Century Church. Emphasis in this study will be placed upon the restoration of all truth to the Church and the spiritual “perfecting” of believers.
Online Courses
BIBT105 - Back to Basics
More and more people are coming to Christ who lack teaching on the fundamental truths of the Bible. Until these primary concepts are quite clear, richer and higher concepts of God’s Word will be difficult, if not impossible, to grasp. This course on Back to Basics is a primer for understanding the Bible doctrines that shape and motivate our Christian living. It is easy for new converts to embrace our responses without understanding the reason we respond to God as we do. It is great to accept Christ in faith, but we have a need to know some of the facts that produced our faith. Peter wrote, “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” (1 Peter 3:15 NIV).
BIBT280SP - Soteriología
Este curso examina la teología de la redención y la salvación en las Escrituras. Se hace énfasis en los pactos de redención y gracia, y en el orden de la salvación.
BIBT425 - Apologetics
This course is designed to introduce students to Apologetics, that branch of theology that provides an intellectual answer for the truth claims of Christianity. Attention is given to the biblical worldview compared to other worldviews and the historical trustworthiness of the Christian Scriptures. The course focuses on the archeological, manuscript, textual and literary evidences as well as the four proofs used by the New Testament writers to confirm their message.
BIBT451 - Developing Sound Hermeneutics
This course introduces students to the principles of biblical interpretation. Emphasis is placed upon the accurate interpretation of types, allegories, prophecy and parables contained in Scripture.
BIBT505 - Introduction to Biblical Studies
This course is an introduction to the Christian Bible (or “Completed Tanakh”) and will include: 1) an overview of the content of the Bible in its historical and geographical context; 2) the Bible’s development from ancient manuscripts to modern translations, including the history of the English Bible; 3) the authority of the Bible; and, 4) an introduction to the method of Inductive Bible Study.
BIBT527 - Priesthood of the Believer
This course emphasizes our Christian privilege of being kings and priests unto God. Biblical and historical issues of priestly ministry to the Lord are discussed.
BIBT550 - Restoration Theology
“Restoration!” The word conveys different things to different people; sometimes negative and sometimes positive. This course considers restoration from a truly biblical base. This course is a study that shows that the restoration of fallen mankind, natural and national Israel and the Church can be effected only on the grounds of redemption that is found in Christ Jesus. The message of restoration is governed by biblically sound theology.
BIBT555 - A Theology of Joy
This course of study will explore the Bible theology of joy in three specific areas: the source of joy, the characteristics of joy, and the expression of joy. If joy isn’t biblical, we had better side-step it as a worldly temptation to sin. If, on the other hand, it is biblical, WE SHOULD EMBRACE IT FULLY AS A DIVINE GIFT!
BIBT602SP - Histórico cristianismo y otras Miradas del mundo
El curso proporciona una vista general de varios grupos teológicos de cultos y ciencias ocultas que están reñidos con las doctrinas esenciales de cristiandad histórica. Los principios básicos de cristiandad, la autenticidad de la Biblia y culturas teológicas diferentes es examinada.
BIBT725 - Philosophy, Part I
This course is Part 1 of an introduction to philosophy. Emphases includes basic questions of Essentialistic philosophy and its major proponents. Criticism and review are from a Christian perspective.
BIBT925 - Philosophy, Part II
This course is Part 2 of an introduction to philosophy. Emphases include basic questions on philosophy and major classifications of philosophy. Criticism and review are from a Christian perspective.
BICC150 - Introduction to Biblical Counseling
This course examines the biblical principle of human personality and how personal change occurs. Special focus is placed on the church as God’s healing institution, the unique feature of Christian counseling and the development of a biblical approach to counseling.
BICC176 - Foundations of Christian Counseling
This course offers a fresh perspective on the role that counseling can play in the local church. Counseling theories are presented with a solid grasp on the current trends in both secular and Christian literature. This course lays a clear foundation for the theories and techniques in Christian counseling.
BICC250SP - Usted puede tener sanidad emocional
Este curso explora el ámbito de la sanidad emocional. Los temas tratados incluyen la sanidad de los recuerdos, los sueños destruidos, sufrimiento, temor y depresión. En este curso se presentan respuestas bíblicas, sólidas y prácticas.
BICC560 - Godly Communication in Everyday Life
This course is designed to help each student become more effective in his or her daily communication patterns. The foundation scripture for the course is Ecclesiastes 3:7, which state that there is “a time to be silent and a time to speak.” Areas of focus will include communication between family members, friends, colleagues, supervisors and church members. Through the examination of scriptures and personal examples by the instructor, the course teaches strategies to avoid peer pressure, how to “ask questions” without questioning, how to present our viewpoint without creating a defensive atmosphere, and others.
BIHT445 - History of Christianity in America, Part I
This course traces the origin and growth of Christianity in America beginning in fifteenth century Europe and concluding with the Revolutionary War. More than dates and dead people, history is the result of God’s rule over the affairs of men and nations.
BIHT510 - The History of the Early Church
This course is a history of the Early Church spanning from its origins to the Council of Chalcedon in 451 A.D. Along with general overview, special attention will be paid to the notable people, movements, and traditions that have created a rich heritage for the Modern-Day Church. There will also be discussion of some notable fables that have emerged, such as The DaVinci Code.
BIHT530 - Our Full-Gospel Heritage
This course will provide a general overview of the history of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements, focusing on major events and issues within the movements and on the lives of certain influential people, such as Charles Parham, William Seymour, Smith Wigglesworth, C. H. Mason, William Branham, Oral Roberts and A. A. Allen
BIHT602 - World Religions in Christian Perspective
This course is designed to provide an overview of the primary religions and philosophies shaping our world and to evaluate them from a Christian perspective. Specific reference is made to these non-Christian religions as they are illustrated in film and contemporary literature. An apologetic approach to each religion and philosophy is also provided.
BIHT622 - History of Christianity in America, Part II
This course traces the growth of Christianity in America beginning with the Revolutionary War and ending in the 1980’s. Emphasis will be placed upon significant events and times as viewed from a biblical and Christian perspective.
BIHT700 - Jewish Background of the New Testament
This course deals with the Hebrew-Jewish and Greco-Roman worlds into which the Gospel, the Church and the Scriptures came. Influences of the political, religious and social developments of these groups upon the New Testament is emphasized.
BIHT900 - Graeco-Roman Background of the New Testament
This course is a study of the background of the New Testament in the light of Graeco-Roman cultural, historical and archaeological data. Emphasis is placed on non-biblical history, religion and the judicial system of Rome.
BINT113 - The Beatitudes
This course provides an in-depth study of each of the profound declarations of Jesus to His disciples in Matthew 5. Each of the beatitudes is analyzed for its eternal value to us today.
BINT211 - Romans I: Wrath to Righteousness
This course is a study of Romans, Chapters 1 through 3. The English text is used with insights from the Greek. Emphasis is placed upon the power of the Gospel, faith, the wrath of God, and righteousness.
BINT224 - The Book of First Corinthians, Part I
This course is a study directed at the theological and moral problems dealt with by Paul in the first six chapters of First Corinthians. Topics include church divisions, lawsuits and morality issues. The course is rich with insights from the original Greek text.
BINT313 - The Book of Ephesians
This course is a verse by verse exegetical study of Paul’s epistle to the church at Ephesus. Emphases include definitions of important words and phrases, important insights into truths that are implied and expressed and practical suggestions as to how to make the divine revelations in this epistle a daily reality.
BINT516 - Biblical Languages – Greek I: Lexical Greek
This course is designed to enable the serious student to study, understand and use the New Testament in its original language. Objectives include learning the Greek alphabet, vocabulary and some grammar. Lexical tools are introduced and explained. A unique technique for studying the Greek New Testament is taught.
BINT517 - Biblical Languages – Greek II: Lexical Greek
This course is a continuation of BINT 516 Greek I and is designed to provide more training and experience to enable the serious student to study, understand and use the New Testament in it original language.
BINT930 - The Book of First Corinthians II
This course is a study for chapter 7-16 of First Corinthians. It focuses on direct questions asked of Paul in a letter from the members of the church at Corinth. Topics considered are marriage, eating meat offered to idols, fornication, spiritual gifts, the resurrection and Apollos. Paul’s wisdom on these subjects is explored.
BIOT250 - Training for Reigning: Life of David, Part I
This is a of principles of leadership and training based upon the calling, training and the rule of David. Special emphasis is placed upon David’s life and the “classrooms of preparation” he had to pass through. Also considered are David’s call, his anointing, his character and faithfulness to God.
BIOT314 - The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments contain the basis for the faith of the Old and New Testaments. Modern Western civilization can be traced to these ten precepts. This course analyzes their meaning, sees their expression in the teachings of Jesus and the New Testament, and applies their principles to today.
BIOT450 - Training for Reigning: Life of David, Part II
This is a continuation of the study begun in BIOT250 of principles of leadership and training based upon the calling, training and rule of David. Special emphasis is placed on David’s life and classrooms of preparation he had to pass through. As in the earlier course, study is given to David’s call, his anointing, his character and faithfulness to God. PREREQUISITE: BIOT250 Training for Reigning: Life of David, Part I.
BIOT638 - Biblical Languages: Hebrew I (Lexical)
This course will cover the principles of word study applicable to the Old Testament. Hebrew alphabet, pronunciation, and certain special rules of grammar will be discussed. Use of various tools of study in translating and interpreting selected Old Testament passages will be covered as well.
BIOT639 - Biblical Languages: Hebrew II (Lexical)
This course will cover the principles of word study applicable to the Old Testament. Hebrew alphabet, pronunciation, and certain special rules of grammar will be discussed. Use of various tools of study in translating and interpreting selected Old Testament passages will be covered as well.
BIPT201 - Preaching
This course will focus on the development of skills and resources for effective biblical preaching. Students will be exposed to various methods of preaching such as expository, topical, textual and narrative methods of sermon preparation and delivery.
BIPT255 - Leadership Principles I
This course is will provide a foundational framework of knowledge and critical thinking skills. Students will evaluate contemporary leadership challenges and propose solutions to develop the thinking processes and skills needed to transform organizations through effective leadership.
BIPT301 - Equipping for Evangelism
This course provides instruction in how to communicate the faith of Jesus Christ to others. This is an extensive and practical plan of personal evangelism. Emphasis is placed on following-up and establishing new converts into the local church.
BIPT340 - Dynamics of Effective Communications
This course is a comprehensive study targeted for both beginning and veteran speakers in the art of public speaking and communications. Students are taught the SCORRE system – a creative and relevant communication model used by leaders to effectively penetrate today’s culture.
BIPT413 - The Theology of Praise
This course will study why praise is an important ingredient in our daily lives and how effective praise will produce a victorious life for every Christian and for Christ’s church. A special emphasis is placed upon the actions, the meanings and the purposes of praise and its relevance for today.
BIPT501 - Expository Preaching
This course focuses on the development of skills and resources for effective biblical preaching. Special emphasis is placed on the role of expository preaching.
BIPT502 - Theology of Missions
A study of the role of world evangelization in the life of the Church and the lives of individual believers. From the theology of missions and its biblical base, there arises the imperative of fulfilling our Lord’s Great Commission. After looking at the theology and history of Christian missions, the course helps the student find his or her place in God’s global drama to see His Son worshiped by every people and nation.
BIPT545 - Biblical Discipleship
This course hopes to instill in the student the various major spiritual disciplines that make up the lifestyle of true Christianity. The course teaches the student those truths that will enable the Holy Spirit to transform the student into a “disciple indeed” – a deeply committed student-follower of the Son of God – after the original and solely authoritative pattern of the Holy Scriptures. In addition, the course willl help the student prepare for the appearing of Jesus Christ.
BIPT550 - How to Study The Bible
This course is a practical study of proven methods to study the word of God. It focuses on preparation for study, tools for study, hermeneutics, and methods of biblical study. It is designed to enrich one’s personal study habits.
BIPT555 - Leadership Principles, Part II
This course will provide a framework of critical thinking skills and know-ledge that will assist the student to function in a leadership capacity. The primary objective of this course will be for the student to develop the skills needed for contemporary leadership challenges and the ability to propose needed solutions to transform organizations through effective leadership.
BIPT590 - A Biblical Perspective Teaching
This course is based on biblical mandates of what makes for good teaching practice. We survey the methods, models, and understanding of teaching put forth in Scripture and we seek to apply them to teaching in the home, workplace, school and church.