| Bible/Theology Courses |
| Acts |
(BI-2214) |
3 Hours |
| Encounter the major changes in God's dealing with the world and His people in this key transitional book of the Bible. Trace the six major sections of the book, consider the purpose and historical context of the book, and study the major events in each section. You will learn the significance of the beginning of the church at Pentecost, the gift of tongues, Stephen's speech, the conversion of Cornelius, the Jerusalem Council, Paul at Mars Hill, and the place and purpose of baptism. Apply the material in Acts to your personal Christian life and local church. Two exams test your knowledge of the content of Acts. Two papers give you the opportunity to do an in-depth topical study of the Holy Spirit in Acts, principles of evangelism from Philip's ministry, or principles of missionary strategy. |
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Texts:
| The Book of Acts (Revised Edition) by F. F. Bruce |
| ISBN 0-8028-2418-8, Eerdmans |
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| Apologetics |
(TH-4450) |
3 Hours |
| Peter exhorted believers to "always be ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you." This course helps equip you to understand the truth and to present it in a way that it makes a difference to those who question it. Evidences for biblical positions and thought systems that compete against it are studies. Special attention is given to the key issues of creation, evolution, the presence of evil, and the lack of morality in today's world. Two exams and four practical application papers are required. |
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Texts:
| Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis |
| ISBN 0-684-82378-0, Touchstone |
Know Why You Believe by Paul Little
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| ISBN 0-8308-1218-0, IVP |
Fundamentalism and the Word of God by J. I. Packer
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| ISBN 0-8028-1147-7, Eerdmans |
A Christian Manifesto by Francis A. Schaeffer
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| ISBN 0-89107-233-0, Crossway |
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| Bible Introduction |
(BI-2230) |
3 Hours |
| A survey of the areas of general and special introduction that include inspiration, the canon of Scripture, the transmission of the biblical text from the original writings to the many modern versions, and an examination of the major critical questions concerning the Bible that provide the student with an apologetic for the Christian faith. |
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Texts:
| A General Introduction to the Bible by David Ewert |
| ISBN 0-310-45371-2, Zondervan |
| From God to Us by Norman L. Geisler and William E. Nix |
| ISBN 08024-2878-9, Moody Press |
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| Christian Life and Ethics |
(TH-1100) |
3 Hours |
| Christian living is decision making. This course helps you form habits of decision making in all areas of life that will honor the Lord. It encourages the proper development of relationships, ethical decision making, the development of a biblical worldview, the Spirit-filled life, the body life of the church, and healthy interpersonal relationships. |
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Texts:
| Balancing the Christian Life by Charles Ryrie |
| ISBN 0-8024-0887-7, Moody Press |
Body Dynamics by John MacArthur, Jr.
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| ISBN 1-56476-586-5, Victor |
Honesty, Morality, and Conscience by Jerry White
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| ISBN 0-89109-942-5, Nav Press |
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| Church History |
(TH-2270) |
3 Hours |
| Church history is the story of Christian people. This course presents you with the lessons learned from 2,000 years of development and progress in the church. It begins with Christ's birth and proceeds through the Middle Ages, Reformation, and the modern era. The course has four exams through which your mastery of the course is evaluated. |
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Texts:
| Christianity Through the Centuries (Third Edition) by Earle. E. Cairns |
| ISBN 0-310-20812-2, Zondervan |
Documents of the Christian Church (Second Edition) by Henry Bettenson
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| ISBN 0-19-501293-3, Oxford |
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| Daniel and Revelation |
(BI-4418) |
3 Hours |
| This course addresses the two key books regarding prophecy in the Bible. It allows you to study these closely related books, thoroughly examine their prophecies, and understand their main points. You will also trace fulfilled prophecies and chart significant unfulfilled prophecies. Three exams cover the material in Daniel and Revelation as presented in the course. Two papers are also required covering some aspects of Daniel and Revelation in more depth. |
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Texts:
| Daniel: Key to Prophetic Revelation by John F. Walvoord |
| ISBN 0-8024-1753-1, Moody Press |
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| Elements of Bible Study |
(BI-1120) |
3 Hours |
| Develop your ability to use the inductive Bible study method, learn basic principles of biblical interpretation, and gain skill in the use of other methods and tools for Bible study. Learn how to get an overview of any book of the Bible, how to make observations and ask interpretative questions, how to distinguish between figurative and literal language, how to outline passages, and how to make applications from biblical principles. Evaluation is done through six skills projects that are interwoven into the lessons. |
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Texts:
| Studying, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible by Walter Henrichsen and Gayle Jackson |
| ISBN 0-310-37781-1, Zondervan |
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| Hebrews |
(BI-3333) |
3 Hours |
| Emphasizes the preeminence of the Lord Jesus Christ in His deity and high priestly ministry as a fulfillment of Old Testament theology. Applies the great spiritual truths of Hebrews to everyday living and Christian service. |
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Texts:
| Hebrews by John MacArthur, |
| ISBN 0-8024-0753-6, Moody Press |
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| Hermeneutics (formerly Advanced Bible Study Methods) |
(BI-2280) |
3 Hours |
| Develop deeper and richer skills in studying the Bible. In particular, learn to deal properly with matters of context, language, special forms (parables, types, prophecy, and literary genre), theological perspectives, principles, and applications. This extremely practical course has numerous learning activities to help develop these skills, two exams over the material in the course, and two papers on Bible passages (1 Corinthians 3:9-17 and Luke 15:11-32) to provide in-depth experience in applying the lessons of the course. |
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Texts:
| Understanding and Applying the Bible by Robertson McQuilkin |
| ISBN 0-8024-9091-3, Moody Press |
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| Introduction to Philosophy |
(GSU-2250) |
3 Hours |
| If we love wisdom and search for truth, the study of philosophy is essential. This course deals with the basics of philosophy from a Christian perspective and gives many opportunities to apply biblical truth to the realities of Christian life and ministry. It deals with areas of logic, knowledge, truth, God and the supernatural, and ethics. The course has four exams; two reflection papers deal with key issues in philosophy from a Christian perspective. |
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Texts:
| Introduction to Philosophy: A Christian Perspective by Norman L. Geisler and Paul D. Feinberg |
| ISBN 0-8010-3818-9, Baker |
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| John |
(BI-2211) |
3 Hours |
| Come to know Jesus Christ better through the study of His life as uniquely presented by the apostle John. Learn the basic content of each chapter, follow the flow of John's emphasis on belief throughout the book, delineate the key events and teachings of Christ, and experience personal growth in your own life through them. One exam covers the content of the book of John. The two papers allow you to do a more in-depth study of a miracle of Christ and John's teaching of Jesus as the Son of God. |
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Texts:
John: The Gospel of Belief by Merrill C. Tenney
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| ISBN 0-80284-351-4, Eerdmans |
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| Life of Christ |
(BI-3323) |
3 Hours |
| A comprehensive study of the earthly life and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ. The course focuses on thematic and chronological view of Christ's life and ministry providing an interpretation of key events and discourses and their practical application. |
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Texts:
A Short Life of Christ by Everett F. Harrison
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| ISBN 0-8028-1824-2, Eerdmans |
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| Major Prophets I (formerly Isaiah) |
(BI-3316) |
3 Hours |
| Examines the book of Isaiah, giving attention to historical background and the critical issues surrounding the book, while focusing primarily on detailed analysis of the content. Emphasis is on the theological significance of the purpose and message of the book for both Old and New Testaments. Every chapter is studied, while breaking Isaiah down into several major sections, which are as follows: the Lord's case against Judah (1-6), the book of Immanuel (7-12), the burdens of the nations (13-23), punishment followed by kingdom blessing (24-27), pronouncement of woes (28-33), indignation and glory (34-35), historical interlude (36-39), deliverance of God's people (40-48), the Suffering Servant as redeemer (49-57), and the glorious consummation (58-66). Three exams will evaluate your mastery of the material. A paper on "The Messiah in the Book of Isaiah" allows you to study this important topic in even more depth. |
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Texts:
| An Introduction to the Old Testament Prophetic Books by C. Hassell Bullock |
| ISBN 0-8024-4142-4, Moody Press |
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| New Testament Greek Exegesis |
(BI-3383) |
4 Hours |
| Move from the basics of New Testament Greek to the practical application of principles. Conduct a grammatical study of Matthew 1-7 in order to gain a sound basis for theological understanding of Scripture. The work in this course is representative of the kinds of grammatical constructions found throughout the New Testament. Exams are given for each lesson and a comprehensive exam covers the whole course. You will be able to apply these principles in-depth through an exegetical paper on a small section of Matthew 1-7. (Prerequisite: BI-281, Greek Grammar I and BI-282, Greek Grammar II) |
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Texts:
| Syntax of New Testament Greek by Brooks and Winbery |
| ISBN 0-8191-0473-6, University Press of America |
Diagrammatical Analysis by Lee L. Kantenwein
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| ISBN 0-88469-150-0, BMH Books |
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| New Testament Greek Grammar I |
(BI-2281) |
4 Hours |
| Gain a clearer understanding of the message of the New Testament through an introduction to the elements of New Testament Greek. Study the language that was common throughout the Western world and used by God for the spreading of the gospel. Learn the emphases of Greek sentence structure, the use and meaning of words in their first-century context, and interpret more correctly God's Word. Exams are given at the end of each lesson to help you confirm that you have mastered the content of one lesson before proceeding to the next; a comprehensive exam covers the whole course. |
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Texts:
| Essentials of New Testament Greek by Ray Summers |
| (revised by Thomas Sawyer) |
ISBN 0-8054-1001-5, Broadman & Holman
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| New Testament Greek Grammar II |
(BI-2282) |
4 Hours |
| Extend your enrichment and knowledge of the New Testament in its original language through the completion of the elements of New Testament Greek. When you complete the course, among other things, you should be able to recognize by sight nearly 75 percent of the words in the New Testament and have skills for determining the rest. Exams are given for each lesson, and a comprehensive exam covers the whole course. (Prerequisite: BI-281, Greek Grammar I.) |
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Texts:
| Essentials of New Testament Greek by Ray Summers |
| (revised by Thomas Sawyer) (also for BI281) |
ISBN 0-8054-1001-5, Broadman & Holman
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Greek New Testament (also for BI281)
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| New Testament Survey |
(BI-1112) |
4 Hours |
| Teaches the basic theme and general content of every New Testament book, showing the relationship of books, placing them in historical and geographical context, and presenting the teachings of Christ and the apostles to the early church. Two exams cover the content of the New Testament. Two papers allow you to focus on the world of the New testament and the early church. |
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Texts:
New Testament Survey (revised edition) by Merrill C. Tenney. ISBN 0-80284-351-4, Eerdmans.
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| Old Testament Survey |
(BI-1111) |
4 Hours |
| Provides a bird's eye view of the entire Old Testament, showing how the various books fit together, giving historical perspective, and laying a foundation for interpreting all of Scripture. The entire Old Testament will be read. Two exams cover the content of the Old Testament as emphasized in the study guide. Two papers allow you to draw specific personal benefits from your reading and study of particular parts of the Old Testament. |
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Texts:
| Chronological and Background Charts of the Old Testament by John H. Walton |
| ISBN 0-310-48161-9, Zondervan |
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| Pauline Epistles I (I, II Corinthians) |
(BI-3325) |
3 Hours |
| The New Testament contains two of the letters Paul wrote to the church at Corinth. The study of 1 Corinthians and 2 Corinthians deals with many matters important in the life of the church, including: divisions, discipline, lawsuits, fornication, marriage, divorce, celibacy, matters of conscience, decorum and women's roles, spiritual gifts, resurrection, Paul's apostleship and Christian service, giving, and the biblical use of authority. Three exams, including a comprehensive final exam, test your mastery of the material of Corinthians. A project on "Discipline in the Church" allows you to deal extensively with this crucial aspect of the teaching in Corinthians. |
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Texts:
| I Corinthians by Leon Morris |
ISBN 0-8028-0064-5, Eerdmans
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II Corinthians by Colin Kruse
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| ISBN 0-8028-0318-0, Eerdmans |
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| Pauline Epistles II (Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon) |
(BI-4427) |
3 Hours |
| Study the letters of Paul to the Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon in order to understand his teaching on Christian liberty, the person and work of Christ, the role of the church, justification by faith, and the spiritual life of the believer. You will learn the content of each book, as well as major themes and significant issues that are raised. In application of proper Bible study methods, you will also be able to benefit personally and in your ministry from the concepts of Christian freedom, spiritual riches, and the sufficiency of Christ. Two exams cover the content of these five Pauline letters. Students must also complete a more in-depth study of a "problem passage," Christian living, and/or chart key elements of each letter. |
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Texts:
| The Message of Galatians by John R. W. Stott |
| ISBN 0-87784-288-4, IVP |
| The Message of Ephesians by John R. W. Stott |
ISBN 0-8778-4287-6, IVP
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The Message of Philippians by Alec Motyer
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| ISBN 0-87784-310-4, IVP |
The Message of Colossians and Philemon by R. C. Lucas
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| ISBN 0-87784-284-1, IVP |
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| Pauline Epistles III (I, II Thessalonians, I, II Timothy, Titus) |
(BI-4432) |
3 Hours |
| Paul's teaching to a young church (1 and 2 Thessalonians) and to young ministers (1 and 2 Timothy and Titus) provide a wealth of insight on growth in the Christian life and ministry. Study these instructions to young believers, exhortations regarding the second coming of Christ, guidelines for the function of the church and qualification of its leaders, and the role believers play in the process of serving one another. Two exams cover this material. Papers are written to deal in-depth with the topics of "The Day of the Lord" and the qualifications of church leaders. Each lesson contains practical opportunities to apply the lessons of the Bible to your life and ministry. |
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Texts:
| I and II Thessalonians by Leon Morris |
| ISBN 0-8028-0034-3, Eerdmans |
The Pastoral Epistles by Donald Guthrie
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| ISBN 0-8028-0482-9, Eerdmans |
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| Romans |
(BI-4410) |
3 Hours |
| Study one of the most significant pieces of literature in the world, the book that launched the Protestant Reformation. Learn the content of each chapter in the context of Paul's purpose to present God's righteousness for all people and apply its truths to contemporary society. Two exams cover the content of the book. Two papers are to be written from the following topics: The problem of the person who has never heard the gospel, the doctrine of justification, Israel's future in the program of God, and case studies on the tension between obedience to God and obedience to legal authorities. |
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Texts:
| The Freedom Letter (2 volumes) by Alan F. Johnson |
| ISBN 0-8024-0446-4, Moody Press |
| ISBN 0-8024-2079-6, Moody Press |
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| Survey of Bible Doctrine I (formerly Survey of Theology I) |
(TH-2225) |
3 Hours |
| Theology is the systematic organization of what the Bible teaches. In this course, the student will study what the Bible teaches about God's Word itself, God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit. The course emphasizes using the Bible in evangelism and teaching, as well as helping others determine for themselves what the Bible teaches. |
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Texts:
| Lectures in Systematic Theology by Henry C. Thiessen |
| ISBN 0-8028-3529-5, Eerdmans |
Knowing God by J.I. Packer
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| ISBN 0-8308-1650-X, IVP |
The Incomparable Christ by J. Oswald Sanders
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| ISBN 0-8024-4081-9, Moody Press |
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| Survey of Bible Doctrine II (formerly Survey of Theology II) |
(TH-2226) |
3 Hours |
| What does the Bible teach about salvation, humanity, the church, and end times? This course helps the student to study these things for themselves in order to understand them and to minister more effectively. |
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Texts:
| Lectures in Systematic Theology by Henry C. Thiessen (also in TH-2225) |
| ISBN 0-8028-3529-5, Eerdmans |
The Church in God's Program by Robert L. Saucy
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| ISBN 0-8024-1544-X, Moody Press |
The Bible and Future Events by Leon J. Wood
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| ISBN 0-310-34701-7, Zondervan |
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| Survey of Theology I |
(TH-3321) |
4 Hours |
| Covers Bibliology (the claims of the Bible and their substantiation, revelation, and inspiration; the canon of Scripture), Theology Proper (the existence of God; antitheistic systems; the nature, attributes, and names of God; the doctrine of the Trinity; the decrees and works of God), Anthropology (the origin and nature of man, the Fall and its consequences, duty and destiny), and Christology (the preexistence of Christ, the Incarnation, the hypostatic union, His earthly ministry, His exaltation, and high priesthood). |
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Texts:
| Lectures in Systematic Theology by Henry C. Thiessen |
| ISBN 0-8028-3529-5, Eerdmans |
Knowing God by J.I. Packer
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| ISBN 0-8308-1650-X, IVP |
The Incomparable Christ by J. Oswald Sanders
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| ISBN 0-8024-4081-9, Moody Press |
| Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine by Wayne Grudem |
| ISBN 0-310-28670-0, Zondervan |
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| Survey of Theology II |
(TH-3331) |
4 Hours |
| Covers Soteriology (the doctrine of grace; the death and mediatorship of Christ; the doctrines of election, regeneration, justification, sanctification, sanctification, eternal life, etc.), Pneumatology (the personality and deity of the Holy Spirit, His work in creation and inspiration, His place in the life and work of Christ, His ministry in the age of grace), Ecclesiology (the nature, constitution, and origin of the church; its relation to Israel and its present mission; the local church - its organization, ministers, and ordinances), Eschatology (the present age and its consummation, the Second Coming of Christ, the millennial kingdom, eternity). |
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Texts:
| Lectures in Systematic Theology by Henry C. Thiessen (also in TH225) |
| ISBN 0-8028-3529-5, Eerdmans |
The Church in God's Program by Robert L. Saucy
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| ISBN 0-8024-1544-X, Moody Press |
The Bible and Future Events by Leon J. Wood
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| ISBN 0-310-34701-7, Zondervan |
| Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine by Wayne Grudem |
| ISBN 0-310-28670-0, Zondervan |
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| The Church and Its Doctrines |
(TH-1110) |
3 Hours |
| A foundational course, using primarily a Bible Doctrine approach that surveys basic doctrines of the church and their implications for life. Specifically, the course will survey Bibliology, Theology Proper, Anthropology, Angelology, Christology, Soteriology, Pneumatology, Ecclesiology, and Eschatology. Special attention will be paid to key terms, concepts, and biblical texts. The course also will introduce the various branches of theology. |
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Texts:
| Foundational Faith: Unchangeable Truth for an Ever-Changing World by John Koessler |
| ISBN 0-8024-2317-5, Moody Press |
| A Faith for All Seasons: Historic Christian Belief in Its Classical Expression by Ted M. Dorman |
| ISBN 080542398-2, Broadman & Holman Publishers |
| Pocket Dictionary of Theological Terms (Pocket Dictionary) by Stanley J. Grentz and Cherith Fee Nording |
| ISBN 0-8308-1449-3, IVP |
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| Ministry Courses |
| Christian Missions |
(MS-1103) |
3 Hours |
| Study the mission that the Lord assigned to His body, the church. Our task of "winning the world to Christ" is still incomplete. This course will guide you into a firsthand acquaintance with the biblical basis of missions, its historical dimensions, its cultural significance in every nation, and the dynamics of how the local church should be involved. The course has two exams; the two papers are a study of a missionary biography and an analysis of a local church's missions program. |
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Texts:
| From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya by Ruth Tucker |
| ISBN 0-310-45931-1, Zondervan |
What in the World is God Doing (Fourth Edition) by C. Gordon Olson
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| ISBN 0-9624850-3-9, Global Gospel Publishers |
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Christian Worship
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(MU-2260)
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3 Hours
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A study of the biblical components of public and private worship. Focuses on the meaning, role and effects of worship, praise, prayer, and music in the various cultural settings.
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| Communication of Biblical Truth |
(PS-3330) |
3 Hours |
| This course focuses on the delivery of expositional messages in preaching with adaptation for delivery of messages in teaching settings. It leads you through the process of formulating ideas for messages to developing, supporting, structuring, and delivering them to audiences. The course includes three evaluations of contemporary preaching, a paper on the role of preaching in the local church, collecting illustrations, and giving two messages yourself. |
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Texts:
| Christ-Centered Preaching by Bryan Chapell |
| ISBN 0-8010-2586-9, Baker |
Biblical Preaching by Haddon Robinson
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| ISBN 0-8010-7700-1, Baker |
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| Introduction to Counseling |
(ED-3330) |
3 Hours |
| Consider a ministry within the body of Christ that is "biblical" (meaning that it grows out of the revelation of God's Word) and "counseling" (meaning that it involves one-on-one interaction with another person, helping them become more like Christ). The course has four exams, Scripture memory, and a paper. For the paper you will either consider the Christian counseling theories of Jay Adams, Gary Collins and Larry Crabb or analyze a particular emotional or behavior problem, such as depression, stress, loneliness, anger or chemical abuse. |
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Texts:
| Victory Over the Darkness by Neil Anderson |
| ISBN 0-8307-1375-1, Regal |
Christian Counseling by Gary Collins
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| ISBN 0-8499-3124-X, Word |
Excellence & Ethics in Counseling Resources for Christian
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| Counseling, Vol. 30 |
| ISBN 0-8499-0876-0 |
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| Ministry Internship |
(FE-4400) |
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| The Ministry Internship will develop students into mature and competent servants of the Living Christ. The student will learn to integrate his/her classroom work into practical ministry with special emphasis on leading, caring, winning, proclaiming, relating, and growing.
Internship involves supervised work in an applied ministry setting. Students continue to apply, adapt, and improve their skills in specialized ministry situations. Students work under the supervision of Moody Bible Institute Distance Learning Center faculty as well as a qualified professional Christian mentor. Internships are usually scheduled for one of the student’s last two years. The student’s internship program must be approved by the course faculty member.
To request an internship for this course, students must follow the Process to Register as stated below, which includes completing a Ministry Proposal Form.
Guidelines for a Ministry Internship
Syllabus for Bachelor's Degree- 3 credit hrs.
Syllabus for Associates and Certificate Degrees- 1 credit hr.
Process to Register:
Step 1 - Open and Read the Ministry Internship Syllabus. The last page gives you information on how to choose an appropriate ministry. Use this to develop a ministry in your local community with which you can get involved.
Note: As a part of the three credit hour ministry internship for the Bachelor's program, you are required to read Experiencing Ministry Supervision (see below). It is suggested that you begin reading this book to assist in choosing a ministry internship.
Step 2 - When you are within a month of the actual time you would begin this ministry, please fill out the below "Ministry Request Form" below to let us know what you would like to do for your ministry. Academic Records and Administration will then approve it (or contact you if there are any concerns).
Step 3 - At the beginning of the semester you will be given access to Blackboard in which you can download all appropriate documents for the course. Then read the syllabus completely and follow the instructions. If you have further questions, please contact us at onlinehelp@moody.edu.
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| Texts: Textbook required only for three credit hour Ministry Internship (Bachelor's Degree).
Experiencing Ministry Supervision by William Pyle and Mary Seals, Broadman & Holman, 1995. ISBN# 0805411631
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| Personal Evangelism |
(EV-1101) |
3 Hours |
| "Go into all the world and preach the gospel." This course will give you inspiration and information to be more effective in witnessing and leading the lost to Christ. It includes basic training in various approaches to soul-winning, follow-up, and discipleship. The course has two exams; the two papers deal with your reaction to three real evangelistic outreaches and your reaction to a religious service of a group that needs to be evangelized. |
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Texts:
| How to Give Away Your Faith by Paul Little |
| ISBN 0-8308-1217-2, IVP |
What the Cults Believe by Irvine Robertson
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| ISBN 0-8024-9414-5, Moody Press |
Disciple Makers Handbook by Alice Fryling
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| ISBN 0-8308-1266-0, IVP |
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| Principles of Discipleship |
(EV-2210) |
3 Hours |
| A study of the essential principles of evangelism and discipleship as they relate to biblical methods of outreach and spiritual growth within the church. Practical instruction is given about the tools of evangelism and discipleship techniques. Students will gain ministry experience through in-class and out-of-class opportunities. |
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Texts:
| Personal Disciplemaking by Paul Little |
| ISBN 1-5790-2022-4, Integrated Resources |
Jesus Christ, Disciplemaker by Bill Hull
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| ISBN 0-8007-1636-1, Baker Bookhouse Company |
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| General Education Courses |
| Critical Thinking |
(GSU-4410) |
3 Hours |
| Christians today are being bombarded by messages from many different sources and are struggling with the ability to discern between right and wrong. This course makes the case for the necessity and relevance of critical thinking for today. It also allows you to strengthen your abilities through consideration of the components of critical thinking and practical application. The course has two exams and a series of skill development projects. |
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Texts:
| Love Your God with All Your Mind by J. P. Moreland |
| ISBN 1-5768-3016-0, New Press |
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| Introduction to Psychology |
(GSU-2210) |
3 Hours |
| Receive a balanced and accurate understanding of the field of psychology and its practical applications to life. Learn the most common terms, theories, methods, and conclusions of psychology. Discuss the complexity and uniqueness of God's creation. Distinguish between various Christian approaches to psychology and counseling. Point out weaknesses and strengths in modern psychology, especially as seen from the Christian perspective. The course has two exams. Two papers allow you to explore in-depth some key issues, such as the nervous system and the brain, roles in human development, and mood disorders. |
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Texts:
| The Rebuilding of Psychology by Gary Collins |
| ISBN 0-8423-5315-1, Tyndale |
Psychology (Fourth Edition) by David G. Myers
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| ISBN 0-87901-644-2 Worth |
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| Introductory English |
(GSU-1101) |
3 Hours |
| Knowing how to write and express oneself well has never been more important. This course is an introduction to the structure and usage of the English language and provides a basis for the further development of writing skills. It includes paragraph construction, short essays, the parts of speech, and spelling rules, as well as reading various types of essays and a novel to acquaint you with examples of well-constructed writing. You will be assessed through four exams and a book report. |
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Texts:
| Evergreen with Readings: A Guide to Writing by Fawcett and Sandberg |
| ISBN 0-3995-78823-4, Houghton Mifflin |
Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton
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| ISBN 0-684-81894-9, Simon & Schuster |
| Introduction to Philosophy |
(GSU-2250) |
3 Hours |
| Introductory study—partly historical and partly topical—examining methods and assumptions of philosophical systems, theories of knowledge, metaphysics, values, ethics, philosophy of religion, and the worldviews of leading philosophers in these areas. Considers some trends in contemporary philosophy. Emphasizes the development of a Christian philosophy of life. |
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Texts:
| Introduction to Philosophy: a Christian perspective by Geisler and Feinberg |
| ISBN 0-8010-3818-9, Baker Academic |
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