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Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling Psychology Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education Master of Arts in Christian Education Master of Arts in Christian Counseling Psychology Doctorate of Christian Education Doctorate of Christian Counseling Psychology PCD 200 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. PCD 201 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. PCD 202 Isaiah Isaiah A thorough cognitive study of the book of Isaiah. A Book everyone should master. PCD 203 Leviticus Leviticus A thorough cognitive study of the book of Leviticus. A great study of the Law. PCD 204The 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. PCD 205 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. PCD 206 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. PCD 207 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. PCD 208 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. PCD 209 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: (Biblical Studies) BIB 201 Bible Basics Bible Basics, Mastering the Content of the Bible By: Duncan Ferguson Bible Basics provides a quick reference to the people, places, events, and content of the books of the Bible. Assuming no previous biblical knowledge, this book is an ideal starting point for study. BIB 202 Biblical Themes Major Bible Themes By: Lewis Chafer & John Walvoord This course is designed as a tool for spiritual growth, offering a valuable introduction into Christian doctrine. It sees the Bible as the inspired Word of God, focusing on its subject and purpose as a vehicle of divine revelation. The character and attributes of God are examined, with several chapters dedicated to each member of the Trinity. Other topics include the dispensations, the covenants, Satan, sin, the church, the end times, and more. BIB 203 History of Christianity BIB 204 Introduction to Christian Education Christian Education Handbook By: Bruce Powers This course will help guide you in basic Christian education principles in the church. You will receive practical advice for daily administration to help organize educational programs, train volunteers, and teach new Christians. BIB 205 Introduction to Church Administration Church Administration Handbook By: Bruce Powers This course will help you organize and implement a wide variety of programs---from office administration and finances to special events and new ministries. You will learn newly updated features that emphasize adaptive multi-context management skills and tools; lifelong spiritual formation; a comprehensive mission consciousness; vocational, bi-vocational, and lay ministers; and leadership competence. BIB 206 Introduction to Missions/Evangelism Introduction to Evangelism By: Alvin Reed In this course, you will trace the essence of evangelism - its history and character – and learn how to preach the Gospel effectively. Using methods built upon biblical, historical, and theological foundations, this exhaustive guide integrates doctrinal issues with practical matters of methodology, while developing the personal spirituality of those who seek to carry out the Great Commission. BIB 207 Origin of the Bible What the Bible is All About By: Dr. Henrietta Mears This course will help you gain a better understanding about the context of the Bible. You will gain understanding of each book of the Bible and the message of that book. BIB 208 The Four Gospels Jesus and the Gospels By: Craig Blomberg This course is an intensive study of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John and the events narrated in those writings. You will explore the life of Christ through the first four books of the New Testament. The following courses will use the text from Origin of the Bible “What the Bible is all About”, to do an in-depth study of each book of the Bible. BIB 301 Genesis – Numbers BIB 302 Deuteronomy – Ruth BIB 303 1 Samuel – Neheniah BIB 304 Esther – Ecclesiastes BIB 305 – Isaiah – Daniel BIB 306 Hosea – Malachi BIB 307 The Gospels BIB 308 Acts – Romans BIB 309 1 Corinthians – Ephesians BIB 310 – Philippians – Philemon BIB 311 Hebrews – 2 Peter BIB 312 1 John - Revelation _ ______________________________________________________________________ (Core Courses) BAC 401 Basic Christian Doctrine Introduction to Christian Doctrine By: Mallard Erickson This course will explain what theology is and then progress through the doctrines of revelation, God, creation and providence, humanity, sin, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the atonement and salvation, the church, and eschatology. It will also give you pedagogical aids and chapters on post-modernity and contemporizing the gospel. BAC 402 Basic Christian Theology Basic Christian Theology By: A.J. Conyers This course reminds us that, as humans, we are all theologians. Just experiencing ourselves, others, and the world raises theological questions in our minds. Questions to be answered: Can God be known? Where did the universe come from? How do I know what is right and wrong? Who is Jesus Christ? What is our ultimate destiny as humans? BAC 403 New Testament Survey Survey of New Testament By: Paul Benware This course will introduce the New Testament and give a broad understanding of the context and themes of the individual 27 books of the New Testament. BAC 404 Old Testament Survey Survey of Old Testament By: Paul Benware This course will introduce the Old Testament and give a broad understanding of the context and themes of the individual 39 books that make up the Old Testament. You will understand the covenants that God made with His chosen people, the Children of Israel. BAC 405 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 as 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. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The following courses are required in addition to the Bachelor Core Courses. BCC 401 Christian Counseling Christian Counseling By: Gary Collins This course in pastoral counseling includes recent research and strategies for dealing with problems such as AIDS, homosexuality, violence, and eating disorders; and new sections covering terrorism, trauma, and crises; death and grief; and multicultural and multiracial issues. It includes practical, professional guidance from an experienced source. BCC 402 Competent to Counsel Competent to Counsel By: Jay Adams This course offers profound insight into the way sin affects human personality, and how confession and taking responsibility restore counselees to wholeness in Christ. It will teach you to implement a nouthetic, or Spirit-led, approach to counseling. BCC 403 Contemporary Family Issues The Family: A Christian Perspective on the Contemporary Home By: Jack & Judith Balswick This course is a comprehensive text analyzing theological and social perspectives on family life, including marriage, parenting, sexuality, communication, social dynamics, and the effects of modern society---all from a strong Christian perspective. BCC 404 Counseling in Forgiveness Wisdom for Life: The Healing Power of Forgiveness By: George Foster We live in a world where we get wounded - deep, painful wounds that are not easy to mend, but to heal our wounds we must forgive those who wound us. Forgiveness is not merely a feeling; it's a choice and a healing process. This course provides practical insight and advice for dealing with forgiveness, understanding the importance of effective prayer and understanding our purpose in light of God's plan for our lives. BCC 405 Crisis and Trauma Counseling The New Guide to Crisis and Trauma Counseling By: H. Norman Wright When tragedy strikes, be prepared to provide hope and help to the hurting. This course offers updated advice on comforting those who've lost a loved one, supporting people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, counseling children and teens in crisis, and more. BCC 406 Ethics in Counseling BCC 407 Helping People Change How to Help People Change: Four-Step Biblical Process By: Jay Adams If change is the essential goal of the counseling process, how can a Christian counselor facilitate that change and bring about an alteration of the heart? This course is based solely on Scripture and has much to say about the relationship between theology and psychology in the enterprise of Christian counseling. BCC 408 Strategic Pastoral Counseling Strategic Pastoral Counseling By: David Benner This course will give you a valued practical handbook on pastoral care and counseling. Therapeutic counseling in a Christian context can be highly effective when it maintains narrowly focused goals in a time-limited setting. BCC 409 Scripture and Counseling Introduction to Psychology and Counseling By: Minirth, Wichern, & Ratcliff This course will give a balanced view of the relationship between Christianity and psychology. The text will emphasize clinical applications, survey classic psychology models and theories and explore distinctively biblical methods of family and individual counseling. BCE 404 Family/Church Financial Management Engaging Economics: New Testament Scenarios and Early Christian Reception By: Professor Longenecker BCE 407 Introduction to Ministry Christian Social Ministry: An Introduction By: Derrel Watkins This course is an introduction to Christian social ministry and is filled with illustrations and stories which breathe life into its analysis of this aspect of the church's theology, philosophy, and methodology. Each chapter clearly outlines its goals for learning and provides exercises to help readers achieve those goals and objectives. BCE 410 Oral and Written Communication Speaking the Truth in Love: Christian Public Rhetoric By: Damiel Burger Speaking the Truth in Love provides a distinctly Christian perspective of rhetoric. This course will discuss written and oral rhetoric with two foundational ideas controlling the majority of the text. The first is from Plato's Phaedrus as stated by Paul in Ephesians 4:15, "speaking the truth in love." The second is from the Apostle Peter in 1 Peter 4:11, "if anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God." The spiritual responsibility of communicating truth in accordance with the nature of God, especially the virtue of love, is an awesome privilege and opportunity. Sound content spoken or written eloquently with charisma will enable words to have a maximum impact. BMN 402 Disciple Making Disciple Making: Making True Disciples By: George Barna Despite a flood of church programs, is there a drought of disciples? Help your congregation become a true disciple-making body. This course will examine what today's leaders are doing to more effectively fulfill Christ's Great Commission. Learn which strategies and resources are working---and which aren't---and discover practical models for growing enthusiastic, mature believers. BTH 405 Psychology and Theology Care of Souls By: David Benner When troubled people seek guidance from the church should they hear the same advice they'd receive from a secular counselor? This course explores the role of the church in "soul care," advocating a method of counseling that anchors modern therapy in timeless biblical principles. BTH 406 Survey of Church History Exploring Church History By: James Eckman This course includes exploring church history from the day of Pentecost to the modern age; the truth about worldviews such as Buddhism, Islam, and various cults; and Biblical Ethics. It guides you through the introduction to Christianity's roots, distinctives, and cultural implications. |
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