Course Descriptions

Course Descriptions

Pastoral Certification

PCD200 Biblical Themes

Bible Characters and Doctrines By: Dr. R. O. Corvin

This course covers the studies of God, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Faith, Love, Miracles, Angels and the Ten Commandments.

PCD201 Gospel of Mark

The Gospel of Mark—overview By: Ray McFarlain

In this course you will use the syllabus written by Dr. McFarlain along with your Bible to go through an indebt study of the Gospel according to Mark. You will learn the true meaning of discipleship, and what it takes to be a true disciple.

PCD202 Isaiah

Isaiah

A thorough cognitive study of the book of Isaiah. A Book everyone should master.

PCD203 Leviticus

Leviticus

A thorough cognitive study of the book of Leviticus. A great study of the Law.

PCD204The Four Gospels

The Four Gospels By. L. Thomas Holdcroft

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

The Four Gospels is a study manual, a textbook commentary, and a reference source on that portion of the Bible. The work is structured on the basis of the life of Christ arranged according to a chronological harmony. Each of the Gospels is introduced individually, however, and its unique contribution is consistently recognized throughout.

PCD205 Old Testament Survey

Old Testament Survey By: Paul House

This book attempts to chart some elements that unify the Old Testament. Hopefully, it can serve as a companion to Bible reading. Characters, plot, structure, and themes are highlighted so the reader will know what is in the Old Testament. History, theology, and criticism are not absent, but they play a secondary role. The reader is referred to other good studies of these subjects. This book will seek to help readers appreciate the unity of the Old Testament.

PCD206 New Testament Survey

New Testament Survey By: Joe Blair

Understanding: Introduces readers to issues of canon, inspiration, authority of the New Testament and approaches to its interpretation. .

Influences:A review of biblical and secular history introduces formative influences on the New Testament from early Jewish through the intertestamental period.

Witness: Introducing the New Testament reviews the content of each New Testament book with an eye toward its witness to Jesus Christ. This review presents the books in canonical order and discusses authorship, original audience, structure, major themes, and the unique features of each book.

PCD207 Basic Christian Theology

A Basic Christian Theology By: Charles C. Ryrie

A Popular Systematic Guide to Understanding Biblical Truth.

In this course you will find a basic handbook of theology written in plain English for every Christian. A systematic overview of the Bible’s major doctrines, including God, the Bible, the Holy Spirit Jesus Christ, the church, Satan, sin, salvation, man, angels, demons, events to come, and more.

You will also learn theological terms and key passages of the study of theology.

PCD208 Doctrine

The Great Doctrines of the Bible By: William Evans

A clearly outlined examination of ten major doctrines: God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Man, Salvation, the Church, Scripture, Angels, Satan, and the Last Things. 80 more subjects are arranged topically for easy reference. Each entry points to relevant Bible texts so you can search the Scripture for yourself.

PCD209 Prayer

The Complete works of E. M. Bounds on Prayer By: E. M. Bounds

E. M. Bounds truly followed the charge to pray without ceasing. It was normal and essential to him as breathing. But though he was in prayer constantly, it never became a chore to him. Throughout his life, whether he was ministering to troops during the Civil War or bringing God’s Word to his congregation, E. M. Bounds relished his time in conversation with God.

Included in this definitive volume are:

Power through Prayer, Prayer and Praying Men, Purpose in Prayer, The Essentials of Prayer, The Necessity of Prayer, The Reality of Prayer and The Weapon of Prayer.

Associate of Arts Degree

(Biblical Studies)

BIB200 Origin of the Bible

What the Bible is All About By: Dr. Henrietta C. Mears

This course provides well researched, accessible answers to many questions like: How old are the earliest Biblical manuscripts? How did early Christians decide which writing to include in the Bible? Why do we have so many different translations of the Bible? And, how has the Bible been preserved and transmitted to us?

You will also learn about the first materials used to write down the words of the Scripture. This is a useful resource for anyone who wants to know the story behind the most widely read book of all time.

BIB201 Christian Education