BIB 251 Biblical Greek I
3 credit hours
The beginning course in the study of Biblical Greek, emphasizing grammar and basic vocabulary.

BIB 252 Biblical Greek II
3 credit hours
A continuation of Biblical Greek I with an emphasis on reading the Greek text of the New Testament and identifying grammatical forms. This completes the student's preparation for basic Greek exegetical and hermenutical study of the New Testament.
Prerequisite: BIB 251.

BIB 303 Jewish Civilization
3 credit hours
Explores Jewish civilization as expressions of history, faith, culture, social and religious practice of the Jewish people.
Prerequisite: BIB 306.

BIB 306 Hermeneutics: Principles of Biblical Interpretation 
3 credit hours
A study of the problems and methods of Biblical interpretation, including the factors of presuppositions, historical context, grammatical relationships, vocabulary, figurative language, and genre.

BIB 311 Biblical Hebrew I
3 credit hours
A basic introduction to Biblical Hebrew. Introduces students to the fundamentals of Biblical Hebrew grammar, morphology, and syntax. Also emphasizes developing reading skills in the Biblical text.

BIB 312 Biblical Hebrew II
3 credit hours
A continuation of Biblical Hebrew I with an emphasis on reading the Hebrew text of the Old Testament and identifying grammatical forms. This completes the student’s preparation for basic Hebrew exegetical and hermeneutical study of the Old Testament.
Prerequisite: BIB 311.

BIB 313 Jewish History and Culture of New Testament Times 
3 credit hours
Studies in the Jewish historical-cultural background of the New Testament. Focuses on New Testament Christianity as a part of second temple Judaism and its distinctiveness as well as the historical and cultural forces at work in its development.

BIB 319 Hebrew Exegesis
3 credit hours
An exegetical study of selected Old Testament passages. Attention is given to sound exegetical method and to critical problems and hermeneutics of the passages. Also studies doctrinal significance.
Prerequisite: BIB 312.

BIB 346 Luke and Acts
3 credit hours
A study of the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts. Covers the Lukan redactional emphasis as well as a review of the content. Also examines events on the life of Jesus in the Early Church and in the journeys of Paul.
Prerequisites: BIB 261, 306, and THE 217.

BIB 349 Israel in Christian Theology
3 credit hours
Presents an overall theological perspective on Israel in Christian theology. Engages in the pertinent questions of Israel in biblical exegesis, patristic literature, and Christian theology.

BIB 351 Greek Exegesis I
3 credit hours
An intermediate study of New Testament Greek to develop reading vocabulary and exegetical skills through intensive study of selected passages in the Greek New Testament. (May be repeated for credit.)
Prerequisite: BIB 252.

BIB 352 Greek Exegesis II
3 credit hours
Exegetical study of selected portions of the Greek New Testament, applying and developing exegetical skills and knowledge of the language and content of the New Testament writings. (May be repeated for credit.)
Prerequisite: BIB 351.

BIB 362 Jesus and the Gospels
3 credit hours
A study of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, as presented in the Gospels and early Christian literature.
Prerequisites: BIB 261, 306, and THE 217.

BIB 364 The Pauline Epistles
3 credit hours
A study of the ministry and teachings of the Apostle Paul as recorded in the Pauline Epistles. The life setting of each letter is related to Paul's journeys described in the book of Acts. Special attention is given to the major theological themes of the epistles.
Prerequisites: BIB 261, 306, and THE 217.

BIB 372 Johannine Literature
3 credit hours
An exegetical study of the Gospel and Epistles of John. The study explicates the literary and theological themes related to these books. Investigates key historical issues, such as authorship, date, and community.
Prerequisites: BIB 261, 306, and THE 217.

BIB 421 Pentateuch
3 credit hours
A study of the first five books of the Bible, treating historical beginnings, content of the covenant, and worship. Introduces the student to the cultural, geographical, and historical milieu of the Pentateuch.
Prerequisites: BIB 222, 306, and THE 217.

BIB 424 Hebrew Prophets
3 credit hours
A study of the major and minor prophets and their writings. An introduction to the origin and development of prophecy among the Hebrews, a study of the Hebrew prophets who lived and preached in the nations of Judah and Israel during the first millennium B.C., and an examination of the historical, social, and religious implications of their message.
Prerequisites: BIB 222, 306, and THE 217.

BIB 437 Psalms and Wisdom Literature
3 credit hours
A study of the wisdom books of the Old Testament (Job, Proverbs and Ecclesiastics) and of the action books (Psalms, Song of Salomon, and Lamentations). Emphasises Hebrew poetry and its relation to other ancient literature, including Ecclesiasticus and Wisdom of Salomon.
Prerequisites: BIB 222, 306, and THE 217.

BIB 453 Jewish Perspectives on the Bible 
3 credit hours
Deals with Special Topics in Judaic Christian Studies. Attention will be given to critical and theological problems, relevant bibliography, contributions of significant scholars, and contemporary issues in interpretation.

BIB 470 New Testament Theology
3 credit hours
A study of major themes and doctrines contained in the New Testament. Emphasizes the contributions of the various Biblical books to the unity of the New Testament.

BIB 472 The Jewish and Rabbinic Background to the Gospels
3 credit hours
A study of the historical, cultural, and religious background to the life and teachings of Jesus in light of early Jewish sources. Examines post-Biblical Jewish literature to gain fresh insights into the Gospels and message of Jesus.
Prerequisite: BIB 306.

BIB 499 Senior Paper
3 credit hours
Designed research and writing project for seniors studying under the personal guidance of a professor, with each doing specialized research in Biblical literature.
Prerequisite: THE 217.

CHRM 209 Spiritual Formation Seminar
1 credit hour
A course where you get teaching and inspiration to develop your spiritual life and discipline. The focus is on gaining spiritual insight, confidence, and motivation to pursue God closer rather than on intellectual quest for knowledge.

CHRM 302 Christian Leadership
3 credit hours
Provides the student with an understanding of the nature of Christian leadership and how to develop as a leader called to serve the body of Christ. Designed to help students discover how they are to live their lives in such a way that they become the Gospel in every person’s world. A guided self-study into one’s calling. Includes discussion of what it means to be called and what Jesus’ model of leadership is as well as other Biblical and modern models of leadership.

CHRM 305 Teaching the Bible
3 credit hours
Practical exploration of the teaching/learning process as a foundation for Bible study and teaching all age levels in the church. Studies and demonstrates learning/teaching theory and process, objectives, lesson planning, and methodologies.

CHRM 306 Pastoral Ministry Skills
3 credit hours
Training provided in the basic attending skills necessary for lay counseling and pastoral care.

CHRM 311 Overcoming Faith
3 credit hours
Provides an insight into the subject of overcoming faith, the major force in a Christian life. Studies the Biblical foundations for faith and emphasizes the role of faith as an active life style, expecting God’s biblical promises and blessings to be manifested in the lives of each believer. 

CHRM 315 Pastoral Care
3 credit hours
Acquaints students with philosophy, methods, and resources suitable for those in professional or lay ministry, equipping students for application of knowledge and skills to a broad range of pastoral settings.

CHRM 340 Sermon Preparation and Preaching
3 credit hours
A study of the fundamentals of preaching. Gives attention to the Biblical perspectives of preaching and the principles of sermon construction, as well as to the delivery of the sermon.
Prerequisites: BIB 222, 261, 306, and THE 217.

CHRM 398 Ministry Practicum
3 credit hours
Supervised ministry in a local church or ministry setting under the auspices of an assigned mentor. The supervised activities are ministries in areas of the student's gifts and call as well as those meeting church needs.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

CHRM 399 Signs and Wonders 
3 credit hours
Exposes the student to the signs and wonders which create the historical and factual base for the ministry of the Christian Church for the world of today.

CHRM 440 Advanced Preaching
3 credit hours
Develops advanced skills in the art of sermon writing and preaching. Students work in the preaching lab, developing homiletical skills through experiencing and critiquing the sermons of other students.
Prerequisite: CHRM 340.

CHRM 455 Intensive Studies (Practical Theology for CM)
3 credit hours
Investigation of selected issues in the practices of ministry. Areas of study vary so that the course may be repeated.

CHRM 460 Church Administration
3 credit hours
Emphasizes church administration, including organization, programming, aspects of leadership, and the relationship of the church to the denomination and to society. Gives attention to various aspects of the minister's work, including his or her schedule.

HIS 463 Anti-Semitism in History and Theology
3 credit hours
Explores the age-old anti-Jewish tendencies from both historical and theological perspectives, making students able to discern and analyze tendencies to anti-Judaism and anti-Semitism and get involved in opposing them.

HIS 473 The Rise of Modern Israel
3 credit hours
Examines the history of the modern state of Israel from the appearance of modern Zionism to the present. Emphasizes the Arab-Israeli conflict and the wars in the region.

MISS 300 History of Missions
3 credit hours
A short survey of the history of modern missions and an examination of the tactics and practices of the Biblical basis of missions. Proposes a people-to-people strategy working from within the culture.

MISS 325 Introduction to Christian Missions
3 credit hours
Provides a general overview of missions. Examines missionary principles and practices from biblical and historical and cultural perspectives and helps the students to formulate a personal approach to missions. It further prepares them for other related mission studies.

MISS 350 Missions and Culture 
3 credit hours
Examines the vital role culture plays in spreading the Gospel. Studies the origins and development of people groups from a cross-cultural perspective.

MISS 397 Missions Internship
3-6 credit hours
A work program designed to provide practical experience in a mission environment. Spends a minimum of four mouths (three months in the summer) on the field under the supervision of competent mission personnel.

MISS 404 Church Growth and Planting
3 credit hours
An orientation to the varied dimensions of starting new churches. Applies basic principles and procedures of church growth to both the world mission and local church situations. These studies are related to evangelism, mission, education, and administrative leadership.

THE 217 Seminar in Theological Research
3 credit hours
Designed to give students a working knowledge of the materials and methods used in theological research. Emphasizes philosophical analysis, theological bibliography, critical methods of reading and studying, research methodology, and thesis writing.

THE 313 Systematic Theology I
3 credit hours
A study of the idea of theology, the existence and character of God, the doctrine of the Scriptures, and Christology.

THE 314 Systematic Theology II
3 credit hours
A study of the Holy Spirit, theological anthropology, and the doctrine of salvation.

THE 415 Christian Apologetics 
3 credit hours
A study of the methods of defending the Christian faith in the midst of a pluralistic modern society.

THE 445 Charismatic Theology 
3 credit hours
A study of the history and teaching of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit within the context of the New Testament, the theological teachings of the Early Church Fathers, and contemporary theological expressions of the Holy Spirit's supernatural gifts.

THE 461 History of Christianity I: Early Church 
3 credit hours
Acquaints the student with the basic information concerning the important people, events, and dates in the history of the Church from the Apostolic Age to the Medieval Period.

THE 463 History of Christianity III: Reformation to Present 
3 credit hours
A survey of the Christian Church from the Reformation to the present with special reference to key figures, events, themes, and developments.
Prerequisite: THE 461.