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Courses for 2008 - 2010 |
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Fall Session 2008 |
September 25 - 27, 2008
BIHT700: Jewish Background of the New
Testament Ron Cottle
This course deals with the Hebrew-Jewish world into which the
Gospel, the Church and the Scriptures came. Influences of the
political, religious and social developments of various groups
during the first century upon the New Testament are emphasized. |
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October 23 - 25, 2008
BINT225: Hebrews, The Book of Ian Bond
This course looks at the historical context of the Book of Hebrews;
It explores the overwhelming superiority of Christ; it applies to
our own lives insights and principles taught in Hebrews. |
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November 20 - 22, 2008
BINT 555: Book of Acts: The Spirit and the
Mission of the Church Jerry Horner
This is a study of the beginnings and expansion of the early Church,
with particular attention given to the role of the Holy Spirit and
to apostolic ministry.
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December 11 - 13, 2008
BIPT350: Courage to Lead Morris Sheets
This is a course on the principles of Kingdom leadership. Attention
is given to the development of leaders in the local church. |
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Spring Session 2009 |
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January 8 - 10, 2009
BIOT530 Song of Solomon, A Study of Louis
Goszleth
The Song of Solomon can be studied from various viewpoints. We shall
look at it as an allegory describing the love relationship that the
Lord desires with us as His bride. We will mainly apply it on an
individual basis. |
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February 5 - 7, 2009
BIOT620 Feasts of the Old Testament Grady
McMurtry
This course is a study of the Jewish Holy Days and Feasts. The
student will gain a greater appreciation of the Jewish calendar,
Jewish catechism and God's plan for man and how we are to approach
his presence. Emphasis is placed on the messianic significance of
the Feasts of Israel. |
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March 5 - 7, 2009
BIBT901 Introduction Christian Evidences
Mike Chapman
This course is designed to help the student gain a basic
understanding of the field of Christian apologetics and answer
legitimate questions concerning vital areas of Christian doctrine
leading to a stronger faith. |
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April 9 - 11, 2009
BINT 113 The Beatitudes Ron Cottle
This course provides an in-depth study of each of the profound
declarations of our Lord to his disciples in Matthew 5. Each is
analyzed for its eternal value to us today. |
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April 31 - May 2, 2009
BIOT542 The Book of Proverbs Charles Gaulden
This course in as in-depth analysis of selected Proverbs. In this
course we will study Solomon aphorisms as a guide to practical and
successful living that enriches and brings glory to God. |
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Fall Session 2009 |
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September 3 - 5, 2009
BINT525 The Letters of John by Ian Bond
This is an in-depth study of the Letters of John, which were written
tobelievers who were uncertain about their spiritual status because
of an unsettling conflict with the teacher of a false doctrine-Cerinthianism,
(first century Gnostic doctrine named after an early proponent,
Cerinthus, who held that Jesus and Christ were separate beings),
which was a
forerunner of second century Gnosticism. |
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October 1 - 3, 2009
BIHT640 A Study of Faiths and Religions by Stanley Fleming
This course provides students with knowledge of world religions
through the light of biblical Christianity in order to counteract
the lure of religious concepts being offered in the global market
place today. Students will learn to distinguish religious strengths
from weaknesses, predict philosophical dilemmas, break down
doctrinal components, categorize overlapping precepts and evaluate
the overriding motifs of each religion in comparison to the
strengths of biblical Christianity. |
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November 5 - 7, 2009
BIOT561 The Book of Joshua by Paul Harthern
This course is an exegetical and theological study of the Book of
Joshua. It outlines the major episodes in Israel's regaining of
their inheritance and discusses principles of victorious Christian
living. |
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December 3 - 5, 2009
BIBT425 Apologetics by James Burkett
This course is designed to introduce students to Apologetics, that
branch of theology that provides and intellectual answer for the
truth claims of Christianity. Attention is given to biblical
worldview compared to other worldviews and the historical
trust-worthiness of the Christian Scriptures. The course focuses
on the archeological, manuscript, textual
and literary evidences as well as the four proofs used by the New
Testament writers to confirm their message. |
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Spring Session 2010 |
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January 7 - 9, 2010
BIBT108 Theology: The Nature, Essence and Attributes of God by
Mike Chapman
This course will explore the Christian doctrine of God. Emphasis
will be placed on an apology for God's existence, the biblical
description of his nature and divine essence. The divine Trinity
will be discussed as well as the biblical names of God and the
unique works of God as outlined for us in Scripture. |
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February 4 - 6, 2010
BICC303 The Road to Restoration by Carol Fallow
This is a study of grief. It examines its causes and effects with
a goal of gaining a greater understanding of God's plan for
restoring broken lives. It aims to bring the student to a greater
understanding of the grief process. |
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March 4 - 6, 2010
BIPT589 Theology of Serving by David Baldwin
This course is a strategy for lay ministry development in the local
church. It explores service from several perspectives: Law of
service, service revolution in America, ten biblical concepts,
servant leadership, the heart of healthy church and "The New
Reformation." It identifies every member as a minister and the
fivefold ministry as equippers and trainers. This course provides
insightful instructions on how to create
a climate for serving. It is based on Nehemiah's rebuilding of Old
Jerusalem and pinpoints ten specific areas of service in the local
church. Students will view the big picture of ministry and discover
their own personal passion for serving. |
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April 8 - 10, 2010
BIPT600 Receiving Divine Revelation by Fuchsia Pickett
This course teaches students to invite the Holy Spirit to teach and
guide them through Scripture. Topics include the basis of true
revelation, the process of revelation, hearing God's voice,
hindrances and helps to receiving revelation. |
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May 6 - 8, 2010
BICC510 Experience Father's Embrace by Jack Frost
This course is designed to lead you deeply into Father's presence
where you can receive the very thing you've been crying out for your
entire life-an experience in Father's loving embrace and a
restoration of childlike innocence and intimacy. |
