Course Descriptions
COURSE NUMBERING
The first number indicates the level of the course (1 = first year course, 2 = second year course). The second number indicates the quarter (1-Fall, 2-Winter, 3-Spring, 4-Summer, or 5-Directed Research). The third number indicates the course. The fourth number indicates the credit hours.
Example: ATH 1113 = Applied Theology - 1 = first year course, 1 = Fall Term, 1 = course number, 3 = three credit hours.
APPLIED THEOLOGY (Practical Ministry)
ATH 1113 Basic Evangelism (3 credits)
Teaches and explores the biblical basis for evangelism. Provides opportunities for a student to develop a life-style and skill in evangelism which are consistent with the biblical mandate of being a witness for Jesus Christ. Opportunities and settings for sharing Christ are addressed. (Fall)
ATH 1313 Church Planting (3 credits)
This course will establish a theological foundation for church planting and examine the great commissions in the Gospels. The characteristics of a church planted and the necessary equipping to start a new church will be explored. How to gather and train a church planting team and identify a geographical location will be discussed. (Spring)
ATH 2113 Homiletics (3 credits)
An analysis of the process of sermon preparation with emphasis upon developing a theme from Scripture. Principles of organization, communication, illustration, and public speaking are included. The course includes in-class preaching experience with peer and professor evaluation. The class uses oral and written response, videotapes, and audio tapes. (Fall)
ATH 2123 Pastoral Ministries (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the life and ministry of the pastor. The private and public life of the pastor will be explored and application will be made to daily ministry situations. The pastor’s study habits and sermon preparation and planning will be stressed. The priority of evangelism and discipleship as a responsibility of pastoral leadership will be analyzed. Leading a church through change and transitioning into a new ministry will be evaluated. (Fall)
ATH 2133 Youth Ministry (3 credits)
This course provides an overview of youth ministry in general as well as a comprehensive survey of the issues necessary for effective youth ministry leadership. It encompasses the following: preparation, structure, purpose, and paradigms of small group discussion and campus Bible studies. (Fall)
ATH 2143 Pastoral Counseling (3 credits)
This course provides a basic understanding of biblical pastoral counseling for church ministry. An emphasis is placed upon crisis intervention. Also addressed are the counseling issues of marriage, parenting, fear, obsessive thinking, depression, and anxiety. (Fall)
ATH 2213 Church Administration (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide the student with strategies in handling church finances and personal finances. A variety of traditional services such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms will be demonstrated. Relationships with the church board and church employees will be examined and evaluated. Strategic planning of the church’s future growth and development will be explained. (Winter)
ATH 2133 Youth Evangelism and Programming (3 credits)
This course is designed to teach effective outreach and discipleship strategies. Training students and parents for leadership will be examined and evaluated. Intentional community involvement and assimilating teens into the life of the congregation will be explored and implemented. (Fall)
ATH 2233 Church Leadership (3 credits)
This course is created to demonstrate the pastor as a spiritual leader and how to discover God’s will for the church will be stressed. Clearly communicating God’s vision for the church will be understood. Leadership styles and mentoring future leaders, and leading by example will be examined and implemented. (Winter)
ATH 2243 Advanced Church Planting (3 credits)
This course will teach students how to create a strategic plan for evangelism and discipleship. A focus on cell group development and leadership training will be emphasized. Launching the first public service as well as the first two years of a new church will be explained. (Winter)
ATH 2223 Understanding Youth Development and Culture (3 credits)
Present cultural trends and fads will be examined in relationship to their influence on youth and family life. The development of the adolescent will be analyzed in the following areas: sociological, psychological, moral, and spiritual development. (Winter)
ATH 2323 Advanced Church Administration (3 credits)
ATH 2333 Church Planting and Revitalization (3 credits)
The course is designed to communicate and demonstrate effective methods of church revitalization. Understanding the history and culture of the people and the church and moving them to create a new mission will be explained. Developing new paradigms for overcoming cultural barriers and mobilizing people for prayer and ministry will be explored. Recruiting and training leaders and developing strategies for outreach and evangelism will be discussed. (Spring)
BIBLE COURSES
BIB 1113 Old Testament Survey (3 credits)
This course surveys the key theological themes of the Old Testament and its relationship with the New Testament. An overview is given of the historical, regional, political, cultural, and religious backgrounds of the Old Testament. (Fall)
BIB 1213 New Testament Survey (3 credits)
Presents the content of each book of the New Testament and introduces historical, geographical, and cultural backgrounds. Careful attention is given to the teachings of Jesus and the purpose for His death, burial, resurrection, and immanent return. (Winter)
BIB 1313 The Book of Acts (3 credits)
Recommended Prerequisite: BIB 1213
This course places the early church in its historical and cultural settings and shows the advancement of Christianity during the first century. Special attention is given to the ministry of the Holy Spirit and the missionary journeys of Paul. (Spring)
BIB 2113 Life of Christ: The Gospels (3 credits)
Recommended Prerequisite: BIB 1213
This course is designed to explore the parables, miracles, and teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ as told in the four Gospels. Themes of the Kingdom of God, training of the twelve and Jesus’ relation to Israel and Rome will be examined. (Fall)
BIB 2213 The Old Testament Writing Prophets (3 credits)
Recommended Prerequisite: BIB 1113
This course is designed to examine the pre-exilic and post exilic prophets, as well as the messianic prophecies. Special consideration will be given to the covenants, social justice, the religious systems, and the various delivery methods of the prophets. (Winter)
BIB 2313 The Epistles of Romans and Galatians (3 credits)
Recommended Prerequisite: BIB 1213
Romans and Galatians are foundational for forming a biblical theology. This course provides the means for articulating the evangelical doctrines of grace, justification by faith, and sanctification. Attention is given to the structure of these epistles and its message for developing a lifestyle of righteousness and holiness. (Spring)
BIB 2323 The Books of Daniel and Revelation (3 credits)
Recommended Prerequisite: BIB 1113 and BIB 1213
This course is a general survey of the books of Daniel and Revelation. Examination of the historical setting, the king’s visions, the 70 weeks, Antiochus Epiphanes, and the world empires will be explored. The book of Revelation will be surveyed and special attention will be given to its relationship to Daniel. The historical setting will be examined; the vision to the seven churches, methods of interpretation, various millennial views, the return of Christ, the millennial reign, the great white throne judgment, the new heaven and New Jerusalem will be discussed. (Spring)
EDUCATION
EDU 2313 Philosophy of Education (3 credits)
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGL 1113
Introduces the history, philosophy, and social foundations of education. Basic principles and objectives for governing teaching are developed. Particular attention is given to spiritual and moral formation. (Spring)
ENGLISH
ENG 1100 English Foundations (0 credits)
Students improve their abilities to write (the process and forms of writing), to think (creatively and logically), and to learn (in the classroom, in peer editing groups, and independently). Diagnostic and achievement tests assess students abilities in grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. This is a required class for students in need of re mediation. Credits do not count toward graduation. Offered on a pass/fail basis only. (Fall)
ENG 1113 Composition 1 (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on the English Evaluation Test.
Provides students with information, guidelines, and student and professional samples for a wide variety of writing forms. Students gain strategies for effective composition and theme writing. Students are given resources for answering their questions about punctuation, mechanics, usage, parts of speech, and sentence structure. (Fall)
ENG 1213 Composition 2 (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 1113
Focuses on the process of expository writing and the stages of analyzing a problem. Students are given the rationale for writing from an objective point of view. Includes preparation and presentation of a fully documented research paper (Turabian Style). (Winter)
ENG 2313 Advanced Writing/Oral Communications (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 1213
Revising, editing, and presenting of factual material for public consideration. Designed to enable students to articulate concepts and present them in a professional manner through written reports and correspondence, desktop publication, multi-media, and oral presentations. (Spring)
HISTORY
HIS 2113 Western Civilization 1 (3 credits)
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGL 1213
A survey of the history, literature, philosophy and religion of the ancient and medieval West and its impact upon western culture. (Fall)
HIS 2213 Western Civilization 2 (3 credits)
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGL 1213
Explores the history, ideas, religion and culture of the late medieval and modern West. Attention is given to the progress of civilization and the development of society in modern history. (Winter)
HIS 2513 History & Polity of the Assemblies of God (3 credits)
The historical, sociological, and theological background which gave rise to the Pentecostal Movement and the formation of the Assemblies of God. The development of the denomination is traced to the present time. Includes a unit on the congregational presbyterial polity of the Assemblies of God.
GLOBAL MISSIONS
MIS 2113 Biblical Foundations for Missions (3 credits)
An examination of the biblical basis for missions through the study of God’s purpose for the world as it is revealed in the Bible with a particular focus on missions in the New Testament. An introductory study of crucial terms, concepts, issues, and trends in cross-cultural ministry. This class is designed to serve as s basic introduction to global missions and provide a foundation for subsequent courses in global missions. (Fall)
MIS 2213 Introduction to World Religions and Cultural Anthropology
An introduction to various religions of the world and introduction to cultural anthropology. The goal of the course will be to develop an effective strategy to penetrate their worldview and culture with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. One will gain an understanding of world religions such as Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and be able to demonstrate the uniqueness of Christ and the demands of the Gospel. (Winter)
MIS 2313 Leadership Training and Church Planting in other Cultures
The course is designed to teach skills missionaries need in equipping indigenous leaders on the foreign mission field. Specific attention will be given to church plating strategies designed to train indigenous teams to begin a new church and create a plan for discipleship. Effective strategies needed to train leaders in other cultures will be explained. (Spring)
SOCIAL SCIENCE
SOC 1313 Urban Sociology (3 credits)
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGL 1213
A study of the social groups of urban life with emphasis on their organization, unique functions, and problems. Culture, race, and aspects of political and religious systems are addressed. (Spring)
THEOLOGY COURSES
THE 1113 Introductions to Theology (3 credits)
(NOTE: Course discontinued - Last offering in the of 2005-06 school year)
Gives a foundation for understanding the formation of doctrine. Explores the historic Christian faith and the importance of theology for forming a student's conviction concerning faith and reason. Outlines essential Christian doctrines. (Fall)
THE 1113 Systematic Theology 1 (3 credits)
This course will cover Bibliology: history and development of the Bible and inspiration and inerrancy. Theology Proper: special revelation, general revelation, the trinity, and attributes of God. Anthropology: Man made in the image of God, sin and the fall of man, and the composition of the person, body and spirit or body, spirit, and soul. (Fall)
THE 1213 Systematic Theology 2 (3 credits)
This course will examine Christology: the divinity and humanity of Jesus, Soteriology: salvation and the atonement, and Ecclesiology, the nature of the Church its forms and functions. (Winter)
THE 1223 Theology of Prayer (3 credits)
An introductory course designed to study the theological foundation for prayer and spiritual formation. Examines and defines the basic aspects of prayer with specific emphasis on the prayer of faith, the Holy Spirit and prayer, the prayers of the Bible as well as the corporate and private nature of prayer. Practical helps on how to pray effectively. (Winter)
THE 1313 Interpreting and Understanding the Bible (3 credits)
Recommended Prerequisite: BIBL 1113, BIBL 1213
Hermeneutics is the art and science of interpretation. This study familiarizes the student with gramatico-historical principles, methods, rules, and skills of interpretation. This course will help students understand the intended meaning of the biblical text for its original audience and its modern application. (Spring)
THE 2213 Systematic Theology 3 (3 credits)
This course will examine Pneumatology: the person and work of the Holy Spirit, the baptism of the Spirit, the gifts of the Spirit and the work of the Spirit in Sanctification. Attention will be given to the Holy Spirit and divine healing and angelology. (Winter)