Fall Semester - 2010

Course Descriptions

Seminary Extension Fall Semester 2010

BB 100 How to Understand the Bible                                                            3 hours

An instroduction to the doctrinal, historical, and literary nature of the Bible and other general questions involved in reading the Bible with understanding. The course also deals with the authority, purpose, and message of the Bible; the history reflected in the Old Testament; and principles of biblical interpretation.

Recommended by the ACE.

NT 166 New Testament Survey (Part 1)                                           2 hours

A survey of the historical and cultural background of the New Testament, along with the life, ministry, and teachings of Jesus. The course also covers the process by which the gospels were written and explores the similarities among the synoptic gospels and the uniqueness of the Gospel of John. Also covered are the authorship, purpose and content of the book of Acts. Recommended by the ACE

GM 500 Formation for Ministry                                                       2 hours

A study of the meaning of ministry; some spiritual, personal, and professional requirements for ministry; and ways in which ministry may be expressed. Major topics covered are spiritual discipline, vocational discernment, and the theology of ministry. Recommended by the ACE

TH 200 Systematic Theology                                                             3 hours

A survey of Christian doctrines, with emphasis upon revelation, the nature and work of God, Jesus Christ, humankind and sin, the Holy Spirit, salvation, and last things or eschatology. Recommended by the ACE.

OT 103 Old Testament Survey (Part 1)                                           3 hours

A survey of: historical and cultural background of the Old Testament; the books of the Pentateuch (Genesis through Deuteronomy); and the books known as the Former Prophets (Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel, and 1 and 2 Kings). Recommended by the ACE.

CH 211 History of Christianity                                                         3 hours

A survey of historical theology from the beginning of Christian history through the English Reformation, with chief attention given to historical documents. An amplified guide treats material from the Baptist perspective. Recommended by the ACE

PM 254 Public Worship                                                                     2 hours

An examination of worship from the perspectives of personal experience, theology, psychology, the Bible, Christian history, and music. Special attention is given to the various elements of a worship service and the development of skills in planning and conducting public worship. Recommended by the ACE

PM 255 Evangelism                                                                           2 hours

A study of the biblical basis of evangelism, a church program of evangelism, leadership in evangelism, and personal witnessing.