GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BUS −
BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION
Bus 501 − Law for the Christian Counselor
Learn the legal issues of giving advice, information, disclosure and
confidentiality. Know the social trends of legal liability, privacy rights
of minors, clergy malpractice, insurance, the law and litigation.
BUS
502 − Church Administration
Learn the business side of ministry, documentation, personnel, financial and
physical resources, risk management and more.
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CNS − CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
CNS 501 −
Crisis Counseling Study the dynamics of a crisis and the
Biblical perspectives to help others. Learn ways to prevent a crisis and
how to counsel those in a crisis.
CNS 502 −
Marriage Relationships Your marriage is your most important
human relationship. Learn what it takes to make it intimate, loving and
fun.
CNS 503 −
Alcohol & Drug Counseling Learn to counsel the whole family not
just the alcoholic.
CNS 504 −
Methods of Counseling Study basic approaches to various types of
counseling.
CNS 505 −
Ministry to the Hurting Filled with compassion but don't know
what to say to someone who has experienced grief or loss? Learn what
to do, not to do, and how to give support to victims and their families.
CNS 506 −
How to Cope 1 Gain insights on overcoming depression, fear,
anger, guilt and other personal growth needs.
CNS 507 −
How to Cope 2 A must for the Christian Counselor. Covers
areas like: loneliness, failure, pain, alcoholism, temptation, etc.
CNS 601 −
Christian Counseling Integrate scientific data with
psychological theory, Biblical insight, and Pastoral wisdom. This course
presents a powerful and contemporary model of Christ-centered counseling for the
21st Century.
CNS 602 −
Counseling the Codependent A study of a new dimension to
recovery from codependency. The important step of seeing God's
unconditional love as the answer to the codependent's love hunger.
CNS 603 −
Crisis Counseling The dynamics of a crisis and Biblical
perspectives are weighted. You will gain understanding of how to counsel
those in crisis.
CNS 604 −
Effective Biblical Counseling Soul challenging answers for
those counselors who desire to equip others to choose more effective Biblical
living patterns.
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CED − CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
CED 501 −
Superintend With Success For Sunday School Superintendents,
Christian Education Directors, this course covers how to visualize, organize,
departmentalize, and analyze your Christian Education department.
CED 502 −
Teach With Success You will find greater success as a teacher by
learning to utilize charts, quizzes and other tools.
CED 503 −
Theology of Christian Education Explore the teaching ministry of
Paul, identifying in Paul's letters to his congregations the core task of the
teaching ministry.
CED 601 −
Youth Ministry 2 Learn nine essential foundations for healthy
growth in your youth ministry. Go from organizing activities to impacting
lives.
CED 602 −
Christian Education in a Secular World Discover how the world
has influenced Christian Education and what can be done to reverse this trend.
CED 603 −
Educating Children Discover how to balance the Biblical
education of children with heartfelt, relational faith. Move beyond
learning methods and materials to understand the personalities of those you
minister to.
CED 604 −
Adult Education You will receive an overview of Christian Adult
education from professionals who cut across the Evangelical spectrum.
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EMC − EVANGELISM/MISSIONS
EMC 501 −
World Missions Gain an understanding of the basic fundamental
truths about missions as you look at this subject through the eyes of Jesus.
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HIS − HISTORY
HIS 501 −
History of Christian Education In a world of rapid change it is
important to know who you are and how you got there. Look back to men like
Tertullian, Clement of Alexandria, Thomas Aquinas, Martin Luther and many more.
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hch − HISTORY/church history
HCH 501 −
History of Christianity 2 Walk with Martin Luther as he nails
his thesis to the church door. Study how Christians gave their life so you
could possess a Bible. See how the Church became what it is today.
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NTS − new testament studies
NTS 501 −
The Study of Hebrews A verse by verse study of the book of
Hebrews.
NTS 502 −
Romans 1 An in-depth study of justification by faith.
Trace Paul's reasoning from his opening declaration to the confession of
Christ's resurrection. Also discusses the full meaning of salvation and our
ongoing struggles with sin.
NTS 503 −
Romans 2 Develops a Christian view of history covering topics
like: Church and State, the law of love, and Christian liberty
NTS 504 −
1 & 2 Corinthians Looks closely at one of the earliest Christian
communities while studying the personal aspect of Paul's problems at Corinth.
NTS 505 −
Pastoral Epistles An in-depth study of Paul's Pastoral Epistles.
A must for all in ministry.
NTS 506 −
Parables of Jesus Explore whether the Gospel parables are
predominantly an expression of Jesus or an incorporation of Jewish theology.
NTS 507 −
Lovers of God There is a sense in which we are saved from guilt
and the wrath of God directly when we come to the cross. There is a sense
in which our salvation from the power of sin will not be completed until we
stand before God in perfect beauty. A study of the book of Philippians.
NTS 601 −
Gospel of John This gospel has been a powerful source of
instruction and comfort to millions of God's people down through the ages.
Gain insightful applications as you study this verse-by-verse commentary.
NTS 602 −
The Book of Acts The book of Acts is bursting with powerful
history changing events that will prepare you for the days ahead through bold
preaching, saved souls, dramatic missionary journeys, and the coming of the Holy
Spirit.
NTS 603 −
The Gospels A study of opposing views of the origins of Matthew,
Mark, and Luke from an evangelical perspective, along with a word study of
important Greek words appearing in the Gospels.
NTS 604 −
Revelation A verse-by-verse study of the least understood book
in the Bible.
NTS 605 −
Jesus Our Sacrifice A study of the power of Jesus as our final
sacrifice for sin and all the blessings purchased by His blood.
NTS 606 −
Life of Excellence Discover how to receive your Crown of Life.
A study of the book of James.
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OTS − old testament studies
OTS 501 −
Minor Prophets Gain a new understanding of the Old Testament
Prophets and their message of doom and judgment.
OTS 502 −
Leviticus Let this course steer you through ancient Israel's
maze of religious laws as it reveals the theological foundation for Christ's
gospel.
OTS 503 −
Genesis Study the life stories of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and
Joseph. See how God's dealing with these men is relevant to your life
today.
OTS 504 −
Jeremiah & Lamentations This course reveals the spiritual
fractures beneath the comfortable surface of daily life both in the prophet's
lifetime and in the present day.
OTS 505 −
Isaiah A verse-by-verse commentary of Isaiah geared toward the
preacher.
OTS 506 −
Daniel A study of the book of Daniel and how his visions are
important to end-time theology.
OTS 601 −
Psalms 2 The secrets of obtaining spiritual strength and the
benefits of standing with David as he cried out "Teach me, O Lord, to love thy
word."
OTS
602 − Poetical Books A study through the books of
Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon.
OTS
603 − Pentateuch Genesis through Deuteronomy
chronicles the unique relationship between God and His people, and will help you
gain deeper insight into a critical time in Biblical history.
OTS
604 − Historical Books Examine the content,
structure and theology of the historical books of the Old Testament.
OTS
605 − Ezekiel To better understand Ezekiel requires
some appreciation of the history of Israel as it intersects with the history of
the ancient Near East, the prose and poetic speech forms, and some knowledge of
the Mosaic Covenant. Also looks at Ezekiel's temple and how it relates to
end times.
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PTH − practical theology
PTH 501 −
Power of the Cross The cross has been the symbol of Christ's
victory over sin, death, hell, and the grave. It is the hope of those who
will believe.
PTH 502 −
Pursuing the Victor's Crown A challenge to all Christians to be
more than conquerors. An in-depth study of the rapture, judgment seat,
marriage supper of the Lamb with emphasis on crowns and rewards for faithful
service.
PTH 503 −
Team Ministry Rather than all leadership tasks being laid upon
the senior pastor, this course teaches step by step how to build an effective
leadership team.
PTH 504 −
Christian Ethics You will gain a new perspective on the
differences between Business ethics and Christian ethics.
PTH 505 −
Church Growth Study the factors that accomplish church growth.
PTH 506 −
Pastoral Theology 2 This course covers issues concerning the
responsibilities of the pastor such as, congregational services, education, t6he
community, administration, finances, and legal affairs.
PTH 507 −
God's Leading Ladies A composite of Old and New Testament
teachings about women and their quest for a life of freedom to serve.
PTH 508 −
Roots of Character Emphasizes the need for a return to the most
necessary and basic of Christian virtues -- the Fruit of the Spirit.
PTH 601 −
Church Renewal A study of evangelical Pentecostal/Charismatic
positions on various doctrines.
PTH 602 −
Pastoral Counseling Study includes subjects such as AIDS,
homosexuality, violence and eating disorders. Practical guidance for the
pastor-counselor.
PTH 603 −
Christian Ethics Look at the major ethical systems developed in
the course of human history; their norms and standards. The focus will be
on Christian morality and ethics.
PTH 604 −
Building Positive Relationships Learn how to translate Biblical
wisdom into practical ways of relating to those around you.
PTH 605 −
Theology of Christian Education Explore the history, philosophy,
and theology of Christian Education, while gaining insight into educational
methodology, learning theory, and practice.
PTH 606 −
Overcoming Power of God A study of how the power of God can work
in your life today, making personal application of the Scripture.
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PSY − psychology
PSY 501 −
Psychology of Learning You will gain a greater understanding of
the reasons why and how we learn.
PSY 601 −
Christian Psychology A comprehensive counseling course that
integrates cutting-edge scientific data with psychological theory, Biblical
insight, and pastoral wisdom.
PSY 602 −
Psychology & Theology Discover the successful integration of
psychology and theology with the goal of creating a Biblical psychology that can
guide Christ-centered counselors.
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SYS − systematic theology
SYS 501 −
Old Testament Biblical Theology This course will take you
progressively through the Old Testament; from Pentateuch to prophecy; from hymns
of praise to words for wise living, and examines the books for their theological
content and emphases.
SYS 502 −
Soteriology A course which thoroughly studies the meaning of
salvation. Subjects include atonement, redemption, justification,
sanctification and eternal security.
SYS 503 −
A Christian World View Study three powerful world views; Secular
Humanism, Marxism/Leninism and New Age. Compares each to the Biblical
coherence and truthfulness of the gospel.
SYS 504 −
Theology of Prayer Learn how prayer can change your life and
help you break through the resistance of the enemy.
SYS 505 −
Systematic Theology 1 This course focuses on the foundations and
implications of Christian Theology, God's existence, His attributes and work in
history.
SYS 506 −
Systematic Theology 2 Examines the origin, nature, and effects
of sin and its defeat through the work of Jesus Christ. Also includes the
origin, nature, government, ordinances and ministry of the Church. It
concludes with a detailed study of the end times.
SYS 507 −
Gifts & Ministries of the Holy Spirit A study of the baptism of
the Holy Spirit and all its benefits to the believer. How one can flow in
the gifts of the Spirit and teach others as well.
SYS 601 −
New Testament Theology Emphasizing the theological unity while
recognizing the culture diversity of the New Testament. An overview of the
historical, doctrinal, and cultural contexts of the New Testament.
SYS 602 −
Christology This course is based on conservative Biblical
thinking and covers topics such as, the historical Jesus, the Jesus preached by
Paul, Christology as well as sacrifice and redemption.
SYS 603 −
Scriptural Infallibility An in-depth study of the origin and
authority of the Bible, includes the doctrines of inspiration, infallibility and
inerrancy.
SYS 604 −
Eschatology & Ecclesiology Covers last things and the Church.
SYS 605 −
Pauline Theology Covers the life and teachings of Paul from his
pre-Christian life, conversion, and missionary journeys.
SYS 606 −
Power of Worship & Praise Learn how you can be transformed as
you deepen your understanding of worship and the One whom we worship.
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THE − theological studies
THE 501 −
New Testament Church & Its Ministries Learn what the real church
is and its function in the world today.
THE 502 −
Authority of the Believer This course covers the authority that
Jesus has given to the Church. What it is, how do we receive it and what
can we do with it.
THE 503 −
Theology of Worship This course examines the theology of song in
worship and how music is related to God.
THE 504 −
The Names of God Discover the power in the names of God and how
you can experience God in exciting and extraordinary ways.
THE 505 −
Fruit of the Spirit Study the mission of the Holy Spirit; to
transform each of us into the image of Christ.
THE 506 −
Charismatic Theology You will gain an understanding of the
charismatic perspective on a variety of topics.
THE 601 −
Apologetics This course will prepare you to defend the faith
from a purely intellectual standpoint.
THE 602 −Hermeneutics
This course reflects the changes in the field of hermeneutics and provides a
comprehensive overview of the science of explaining and exegeting scripture.
THE 603 −
Comparative Religions This course focuses on the four subjects,
non-Christian religion, the Occult, Secular Religions, and the Cults.
THE 604 −
Fasting You will discover the spiritual power of fasting as you
are drawn closer to Jesus.
THE 605 −
Intercessory Prayer This course will lead you step-by-step, starting
at the elementary level to a deeper level into the holiness of God.
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