BI 243A INTRODUCTION TO PROPHECY AND STUDY OF 4 Academic Units
APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE (DANIEL)
A thorough orientation and introduction to prophecy including the laws governing predictive prophecy, the law of prophetic double reference, and the law of prophetic perspective will be presented. This course will also provide a detailed study of both the personal life of Daniel and the book itself, which is a pre-written history of Gentile supremacy.
BI 244A LIFE AND TEACHING OF JESUS AND 4 Academic Units
NEW TESTAMENT INTRODUCTION A philosophic study of the four Gospels will be given reflecting the ministry of earth's greatest teacher, Jesus Christ Himself. This originates with Christ's birth, His preparation, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection, and concludes with His ascension. A thorough analysis of the ethical and spiritual content of His teaching, methods and approach, will equip the future minister with ideal criteria for his ministry. This survey gives a panoramic view of the chief events, prominent characters and salient teachings of each New Testament book in relation to historical, geographical, and cultural contexts.
BI 347A MAJOR AND MINOR PROPHETS 4 Academic Units
The prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, their writings, their times and eschatological statements that affect the destinies of countries and nations, both contemporary and prophetic are carefully considered. In conclusion, each book from Hosea through Malachi is carefully studied analytically as to the historical, prophetical, and practical values.
BI 245A PAULINE EPISTLES 4 Academic Units
From the brilliant syllogisms and exhortations in the epistles written by the Apostle Paul, the clear moral principles and doctrinal statements of the Christian faith receive their authentic support. This course will include a chronological study of First Corinthians through Philemon, with emphasis on their eschatology, soteriology, Christology, and ecclesiology.
BI 147A PENTATEUCH 4 Academic Units
This course comprises a careful study of the Hebrew Torah (the five books of Moses) dealing with the foundation of life and civilization and with early development of the Messianic hope in the patriarchal and national history of the Jewish nation. Special consideration is given to typological meanings of personalities and Levitical institutions.
BI 1417B TABERNACLE 4 Academic Units
A study is made of typical truths in the Old Testament Tabernacle, its furnishings and ministry, as they apply to the person and Redemptive work of our Lord Jesus Christ. Highlights of Solomon’s Temple are also discussed.
Division of Christian Ministry
CM 339B CHILD EVANGELISM 3 Academic Units
Students will learn how to reach children with the Gospel. The presentation of the Gospel to children, making of song posters, storytelling, children's church, visitation and follow-up are all included in the course. A study of the historical background, purpose, objectives, benefits, organization and preparation of the Vacation Bible School is presented. Methods of Child Evangelism, such as Kid's Crusades, VBS, Mailbox Clubs, Telephone Clubs, the Backyard Bible Clubs, and other techniques are illustrated. Various audiovisual aids will be considered acquainting prospective teachers and child evangelists with the principles of knowledge communicated through sound and sight. Also, the role of the family in the evangelism of the child is discussed, presenting God's design for the family unit.
CM 3410B CHRISTIAN COUNSELING 4 Academic Units
Students engage in a comparative study of counseling philosophies and practices, focusing on the development of Biblical methodology. Students learn how to deal with multiple counseling issues as they work on actual cases in a casebook, and by role-play. This course proposes Biblical solutions to religious, economic, moral and domestic problems prominent in today’s society.
CM 129A PASTORAL ETHICS 2 Academic Units
This study involves all phases of pastoral work, including the call of God, qualifications, and responsibilities of a pastor, and relationship to fellow ministers, his congregation, and the church board. Board meetings and parliamentary procedures will be discussed. The role and duties of the pastor's wife will be examined. Instructions in conducting weddings, funerals, communion, dedication, and water baptismal services will complete this course.
STUDENT MINISTRY
Beneficial experience will be gained as students satisfactorily accept and complete various assignments from the Outside Ministry Department. Many churches ask for the ministry of our students and all students striving to earn a diploma must cooperate with this course. This allows student participation experience in song leading, preaching, teaching, etc.
DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS
MI 1411B COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS AND CULTS 4 Academic Units
A comprehensive study and thorough analysis of all the major cults including Jehovah's Witnesses, Christian Science, Mormonism, etc. There will be an historical analysis of the rise of the systems of the cults. An apologetic contrast will be conducted from the viewpoint of Biblical theology with an emphasis on doctrine.
MI 148A PERSONAL EVANGELISM 4 Academic Units
Personal Evangelism is designed to stimulate and educate the student regarding the paramount need for and requirements of person-to-person witnessing. Methodology and use of Scripture dominate the course, which includes how to deal with common excuses made by the unconverted. The latter half of the course deals with the application of personal evangelism.
Ml 3414B STUDY OF WORLD MISSIONS 4 Academic Units
A study of the Biblical basis of missions and missionary motive will be made, including the condition of the heathen, the Great Commission, and the strong compulsion of Christ's disciple. Beginning with the early church, the advance of missions in various areas is traced through each era and its worldwide effect on the course of history. A survey is taken of the major mission fields of the world and will include a study of the major world religions regarding their origin, growth, and influences in contrast with Christianity. The conflict of missions involving the practical problems of life and work in the mission field and the challenge of missions are presented with special emphasis on the establishment of indigenous churches.
Division of Humanities
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
EN 134A ENGLISH 101 3 Academic Unit
An orientation course increasing proficiency in study skills to aid the student in his college career. It is also designed to deal with grammatical deficiencies and vocabulary building to develop an understanding of the basic principles of written and oral English and proficiency in their use. The format for a research paper will be studied. Extemporaneous speaking is required.
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