BIB 504                                                                   

BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS                                                           

Course Description: Distinctives of various types of biblical literature, with an emphasis on interpretation and contemporary application. Topics: historical narrative, psalm, wisdom, parable, epistle, prophecy and apocalypse. Emphasis on unity and inspiration of Scripture.

3 Credits

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BIB 508                                                                   

NEW TESTAMENT                                                                         

Course Description: Contents, themes, and genres of the New Testament canon; methodologies for interpreting the texts in light of their historical contexts.

3 Credits

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BIB 509                                                                   

OLD TESTAMENT                                                                         

Course Description: Contents, themes, and genres of the Old Testament canon; methodologies for interpreting the texts in light of their historical contexts.

3 Credits

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COS 500                                                               

COSMOGONY & ANTHROPOLOGY                                         

Course Description: Biblical apologetic for the nature of God, humankind, and creation.

Focuses on God’s revelation of Himself through creation with practical application to Christian witness.

3 Credits

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MISS 500                                                                  

FOUNDATION OF BIBLICAL MISSION                                    

Course Description: Biblical and theological foundations to understand the mission of God (missio dei) with focus on reaching the unreached, discipling new believers, establishing the Kingdom of God, and building his Church.

3 Credits

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MIN 606                                                                 

PASTORAL THEOLOGY                                                             

Course Description: An integrated perspective of the pastoral functions, practices and offices in the local church,

with special applied emphasis on the sacraments, ordinances, funerals and weddings.

Critical issues in pastoral leadership are examined with an emphasis on avoiding pastoral pitfalls and fulfilling one’s calling with integrity.

3 Credits

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FRM 501                                                               

SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS FOUNDATION                                 

Course Description: Examines the biblical, historical, and theological aspects of Christian formation, including the holistic and other models, with emphasis on both personal life and ministry contexts.

3 Credits

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CHH 505                                                               

CHURCH HISTORY 1                                                                  

Course Description: An overview of Church history from the time of Christ to the Pre-Reformation.

Special attention is given to the growth and development of the church in historical context, major Christian thought leaders, the advancement of the Gospel, and renewing work of the Holy Spirit.

3 Credits

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CHH 506                                                               

CHURCH HISTORY 2                                                                  

Course Description: An overview of Church history from the Reformation to the modern era.

Special attention is given to the historical context for the Reformation, leading thought leaders

of pre- and post-Reformation times, the historical development of major Christian doctrine and spirituality, and the modern Renewal Movement.

3 Credits

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BIB 550                                                                   

INTRO TO BIBLICAL LANGUAGES                                            

Course Description: Basic features of Hebrew and Greek and use of available study aids such as lexicons,

concordances, and other exegetical tools. Enables those with little or no prior knowledge of the biblical languages to engage in basic word studies and grammatical exercises.

3 Credits

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Choose 6 credits from the following Biblical Languages

BIB 630                                                                   

BIBLICAL HEBREW 1                                                                    

Course Description: Introduction to the grammar of Biblical Hebrew. Emphasis is placed on alphabet,

vowels, verbs and basic reading vocabulary as a foundation for further studies in Biblical Hebrew.

3 Credits

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BIB 631                                                                 

BIBLICAL HEBREW 2                                                                   

Course Description: Resumption of Biblical Hebrew 1 with continued emphasis on grammar and vocabulary.

Stress on weak verbs and basic knowledge of syntax. Exercises and reading of selected texts of Hebrew prose. Prerequisite: BIB -630.

3 Credits

BIB 670                                                               

NEW TESTAMENT GREEK 1                                                         

Course Description: Intensive course in basic morphology and syntax of New Testament Greek.

Covers basic vocabulary and grammar as a foundation for further studies in biblical Greek.

3 Credits

 

BIB 671                                                               

NEW TESTAMENT GREEK 2                                                         

Course Description: Continuation of the study of New Testament Greek.

Includes translation and exegesis of 1 John. Prerequisite: BIB -670.

3 Credits

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Choose 3 credits from the following Readings

BIB 632                                                               

READINGS: HEBREW OLD TESTAMENT                                  

Course Description: Exercises in translation, vocabulary building and exegesis of select

portions of the Hebrew Old Testament. Prerequisite: BIB -631.

3 Credits

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BIB 673                                                               

READINGS: GREEK NEW TESTAMENT                                    

Course Description: Exercises in translation, vocabulary building and exegesis of select portions

of the Greek New Testament and Septuagint (LXX). Prerequisite: BIB -672.

3 Credits

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BIB 663                                                                 

GOSPELS, ACTS, JOHANNINE LIT.                                          

Course Description: An exegetical investigation of Matthew, Mark, Luke, Acts, as well as the Gospel of John, the Johannine Epistles, and Revelation for the construction of Biblical Theology and in dialogue with contemporary interpretive issues.

3 Credits

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THE 546                                                               

PNEUMATOLOGY                                                                          

Course Description: Systematic presentation of the Christian understanding of the Holy Spirit, including current

approaches to the operation of the Spirit in Roman Catholic theology, the mission of the Spirit in Protestant theology, and the anointing of the Spirit in the renewal movements.

3 Credits

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THE 618                                                                 

THE TRINITY                                                                                   

Course Description: Examines the biblical foundations of the nature of God in Three Persons, including the historical Church and creedal formulas of Trinitarian theology. Includes the historical development of doctrine from the ancient, medieval and modern times.

3 Credits

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THE 619                                                               

CHRISTOLOGY                                                                                

Course Description: Examines the biblical doctrine of Christ, the eternal Son of God. Explores the eternal existence, birth,

life, ministry, death, resurrection, ascension, and Lordship of Jesus Christ.

3 Credits

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THE 620                                                               

SOTERIOLOGY                                                                                  

Course Description: Examines the Bible’s teaching on humanity and the fall into sin. Explores the doctrine of salvation,

including topics such as foreknowledge, election, calling (general and effectual), regeneration, conversion

(faith and repentance), justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance/preservation, death and glorification.

3 Credits

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PMT 697                                                               

PREPARING MASTER'S THESIS                                                     

Course Description: Guided development and refining for writing a master’s thesis through focused reading,

scholarly research, building a bibliography, writing a literature review, academic format and protocol. 

Prerequisite: approved thesis proposal. Pass/No Pass.

3 Credits*

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PMT 699                                                               

MASTER'S THESIS                                                                            

Course Description: Developing the thesis proposal from PMT 697 into an extended, well-written document

incorporating critical analysis and synthesis, and involving original work. Master’s Thesis of 15,000-20,000 words.

Prerequisite: PMT 697. Pass/No Pass.

3 Credits*

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PMT 699a

MASTER'S THESIS CONTINUATION

Course Description: A continuation for PMT 699. Repeatable for credit.

If a student does not complete the thesis in the required six credits, they will enroll in PMT 699a Master's Thesis Continuation for each semester until the thesis is completed.

Prerequisite: an IP in PMT 699. Pass/No Pass.

1 Credit*