Course Description-AM
ASSOCIATE OF MINISTRY
FIRST YEAR
| Course | Description | Credits |
| BITH100 | INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE This course traces the history of the Bible and includes discussions of inspiration, the biblical canon, major manuscripts, textual criticism, early translations, and modern versions. |
3 CREDITS |
| BIOT101 | UNDERSTANDING THE OLD TESTAMENT A survey of the Old Testament. Emphasis is placed on the major themes, key scriptures, and major personalities of each book. Historical and literary backgrounds of the books are covered. |
4 CREDITS |
| BINT102 | UNDERSTANDING THE NEW TESTAMENT An introduction to the New Testament that examines major themes, broad divisions, key scriptures, major personalities, and the structure and context of each book. Literary and historical backgrounds are also examined. |
3 CREDITS |
| BITH103 | SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE This course stresses the importance of a proper spiritual foundation for life and ministry by providing an overview of Bible doctrines identified in Hebrews 6:1: Repentance, faith, baptism, laying of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment. |
3 CREDITS |
| BITH104 | PRAYING WITH POWER This course aims at inspiring students; giving them the courage to pray for the impossible and helping them find the persistence to see their prayers to completion. |
3 CREDITS |
| BITH105 | PERSONAL EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLEMAKING This course will challenge students to commit themselves to the fulfillment of the Great Commission to "go make disciples of all the nations". A step-by-step guide to disciple making is proposed. |
4 CREDITS |
| BITH106 | CHRISTIAN LIVING This course introduces the student to patterns and principles of Kingdom living applicable to life and ministry. |
3 CREDITS |
| BICM107 | FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP From Moses to the Lord Jesus, to the Apostles, the Bible is a great text on leadership. Basic principles of leadership and practical insights will be covered from a biblical perspective. |
3 CREDITS |
| BICM108 | STARTING AND LEADING A SMALL GROUP Small groups have the power to change lives. They're the ideal route to discipleship a place where the rubber of biblical truth meets the road of human relations. Students will receive practical guidance on how to start and lead effective small groups. |
4 CREDITS |
| BICM109 | PREPARING FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRY This course will help students discover their calling and inspire them to place their God given gifts at the Lord's disposal. Principles of biblical vision and spiritual leadership are covered so as to help students become powerful servants of the Almighty. |
3 CREDITS |
SECOND YEAR
| Course | Description | Credits |
| BITH200 | BIBLICAL HISTORY OF ISRAEL The Bible tells the story of God's redemptive work in the life and death of Jesus Christ through the human history of the nation of Israel and the early church. This course helps the student pinpoint the place and time of major events in salvation history. |
3 CREDITS |
| BICM201 | CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN THE CHURCH This course provides the student with biblical, historical, and theological foundations of Christian education. The student will be led to explore principles for an effective implementation of education programs in the local church. |
3 CREDITS |
| BICM202 | CHILDREN'S MINISTRY After exploring the biblical and historical perspectives of children's ministry, the course covers such topics as children ministry programs administration, childhood development, discipline, learning styles, summer ministries, and more. |
3 CREDITS |
| BINT203 | THE GOSPELS This course will review the historical Background of the Gospels, the message of the four Gospels, and the Life and ministry of Christ. |
3 CREDITS |
| BIOT204 | THE PENTATEUCH The Pentateuch—Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy—are the vital first books in the Bible. Understanding the scope, meaning, and events of these five books is integral to understanding the whole of Scripture that follows. |
3 CREDITS |
| BIOT205 | HISTORICAL BOOKS The background information and the major themes of the 12 historical books of the Old Testament are reviewed in greater detail. |
3 CREDITS |
| BICM206 | PREACHING 101 This course provides an overview of aspects of biblical preaching, including the development and delivery of biblical sermons. |
3 CREDITS |
| BICM207 | INTRODUCTION TO CHURCH GOVERNANCE Basic models of church government which have developed over the course of church history are presents. The student will be exposed to the biblical, historical, and theological underpinning of each church governance tradition. |
3 CREDITS |
| BITH208 | FOUNDAMNETALS OF BIBLICAL EXEGESIS This course teaches students how to carefully read Scripture in the biblical context, and to dig deeper into the Word of God so they will be able to understand the Bible correctly and apply its meaning to their lives and ministries. |
4 CREDITS |
| BICM209 | INTRODUCTION TO MISSIOLOGY "Missio Dei" is the idea that God is actively working to reconcile his creation to Himself through Jesus Christ. This course presents an overview of the theology of missions, as well as current trends in missions. |
3 CREDITS |
| BICM210 | FIELD MINISTRY This course is designed to help students gain greater confidence and competence in the actual practice of those ministry skills that will be needed in the student's anticipated ministry role. Mentoring is provided through both individual meetings with an experienced practitioner and peer ministry reflection groups. |
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Associate of Ministry/ Biblical Studies
Tuition Plans:
*Onetime setup fee: $25.00
*Monthly: $35 for 20 months or until graduation ( whichever comes first).
Bachelor of Ministry/ Theology/ Biblical Studies
Tuition Plans:
*Onetime setup fee: $25.00
*Monthly payments: $45.00 for 20 months or until graduation (whichever comes first).
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