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DESCRIPTION OF COURSES
(Not all courses are offered at each school)

New Testament Survey - Course 101
A broad look at all of the books of the New Testament, with special emphasis upon the theme and purpose of each book. Designed to give the student a practical working knowledge of the New Testament.

Romans - Course 104
A detailed study from Paul's letter to the Romans of the basic truths concerning man's hopeless condition in sin, and the gracious remedy through the Lord Jesus Christ.

Gospel of John - Course 105
An analytical study of the Gospel of John with special attention to John's proof of the Deity of Christ.

Bible Doctrine I - Course 106
A study of man in his original state: his nature, his essential difference from all the rest of creation; his fallen state; sin; plan of redemption.

Bible Introduction - Course 108
This course will cover manuscripts, canon, and translations. Also principles and methods of Bible study and the use of helps.

Christian Evidences - Prophecy I - Course 109
The first semester is a proof of the inspiration of the Bible and the Deity of Christ. The second semester is a brief survey of God's dealing with man through the ages.

Bible Doctrine 11 - Course 202
A topical study of what the Scriptures teach concerning God as to His nature, works, and existence. There will be a detailed study of the "Trinity" or God's existence in Three Persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Pauline Epistles I - Course 203
A systematic study of Paul's Epistles, I and II, Corinthians, and I & II Thessalonians.

Synoptic Gospels - Course 205
As a result of this course students will become acquainted with the New Testament world from historical, cultural, sociological and religious perspectives. Additionally, students will be exposed to the exegesis of biblical passages from Matthew, Mark and Luke while examining the literary forms contained in these Gospels. Required reading includes the synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.

Pauline Epistles II - Course 209
A systematic study of Paul's Epistles, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, I and II Timothy, Titus and Philemon.

Old Testament Survey I - Course 210
This course aims to take the student through the Old Testament, from Genesis to Esther, presenting the basic message and purpose of each book.

Christian Life - Personal Evangelism - Course 211
In the first semester a study will be made of God's provision for deliverance from temptations, and spiritual enrichment through the life of Christ within the believer's heart. In the second semester, suggested contacts and the use of appropriate Scriptures will be considered, as well as difficult cases and objections.

General Epistles - Course 305
An analysis and application of the rich doctrinal and practical teaching found in I and II Peter, James, the epistles of John and Jude.

Hebrews - Course 306
An analytical study of the Epistle to the Hebrews, with emphasis on its relationship to the typical teaching of the Old Testament Tabernacle.

Old Testament Survey II - Course 310
This course aims to take the student through the Old Testament, from Job to Malachi, presenting the basic message and purpose of each book.

Teacher Training  - Course 319 and 321
These two courses are designed to provide students exposure to the concepts related to a successful teaching ministry. While students are not required to become classroom teachers, they will be exposed to the fundamentals of developing and implementing a successful lesson and lesson plan. During the first semester, students will review the basic concepts of understanding people and the various techniques for church education and leadership. At the end of the class all students are required to submit an acceptable lesson plan. 

During the second semester the emphasis is upon implementing a successful demonstration lesson. Students are required to demonstrate a variety of teaching techniques. At the end of this class all students are required to submit an acceptable lesson plan and perform a demonstration lesson. Required reading, More Than Sunday School and Evangelize Through Christian Education.

Acts - Course 313
The importance and principles of Biblical Missions is emphasized during a brief study of the book of Acts.

Christian Missions - Course 314
This course gives the Biblical basis and scripture principles of Christian Missions. A very brief history of missions is followed by a survey of mission conditions and needs of the countries of the world today. Finally a study of changed and changing conditions in the world, and the strategy to meet these new conditions, climaxes the course.

Teacher Training III - Course 403
Sunday School Administration, the actual machinery for operating a successful school. Adult Department work. Required E.T.A reading: V.B.S. and Other Summer Ministries and The Church at Study.

Introduction to New Testament Greek I - Course 408
This course will teach the Greek Alphabet and go into the meaning of words, working directly with scripture texts.

Bible Geography - Course 433
Here you will learn the geographical regions of the land of the Bible, major trade routes, various cities, names of the major mountains, terrain, etc.