Course Description-BBS
BACHELOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES
THIRD YEAR
| Course | Description | Credits |
| BINT300 | ACTS The book of Acts, also referred to as the "Acts of the Apostles" or the "Acts of the Holy Spirit", presents the exciting story of the beginning of the church. Through a rigorous exposition of the book of Acts, students gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the early disciples' commitment to the fulfillment of the Great Commission. |
3 CREDITS |
| BIOT301 | OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS OF POETRY The poetic books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon are covered in detail. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined. |
3 CREDITS |
| BINT302 | EPISTLES OF PAUL I This course is a study of the ministry and teachings of the Apostle Paul as recorded in the Pauline Epistles. The life setting of each letter is related to Paul's journeys described in the book of Acts. Special attention is given to the major theological themes of the epistles. Part I covers the Book of Galatians through II Thessalonians. |
3 CREDITS |
| BINT303 | EPISTLES OF PAUL II This course is a study of the ministry and teachings of the Apostle Paul as recorded in the Pauline Epistles. The life setting of each letter is related to Paul's journeys described in the book of Acts. Special attention is given to the major theological themes of the epistles. Part II covers I and II Corinthians, I and II Timothy, Titus and Philemon. |
3 CREDITS |
| BINT304 | ROMANS This course will provide an in-depth and exegetical study of the Epistle to the Romans emphasizing its contribution to Christian theology and life. |
3 CREDITS |
| BITH305 | SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY I This course is an overview of the theological areas of prolegomena, revelation, theology proper, anthropology, and Christology. |
3 CREDITS |
| BITH306 | SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY II This is an overview of the theological areas of anthropology, Christology, and pneumatology. |
3 CREDITS |
| BITH307 | CHURCH HISTORY I This course is an overview of how the Church's doctrine, faith, and practice developed from Pentecost to the time of the Protestant Reformation. |
3 CREDITS |
| BITH308 | CHURCH HISTORY II This course is an overview of the development of the Christian church's doctrine, faith, and practice from the Protestant Reformation to the present. |
3 CREDITS |
| BITH309 | SPIRITUAL WARFARE AND DIVINE HEALING This course moves participants beyond the natural world into the realm of the Spirit. Tactics of the enemy are analyzed and strategies of spiritual warfare assuring victory over the principalities and powers of the spirit world are explained. Guidelines for receiving and ministering healing will also be covered. |
3 CREDITS |
| BICM310 | 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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FOURTH YEAR
| Course | Description | Credits |
| BICM400 | CHURCH PLANTING IN THE 21ST CENTURY This course will provide the student with an overview of the theology, theory, and practice of a church-planting ministry. Special attention will be given to a model of evangelism for church planting, to the Pauline cycle, and to contemporary models of church planting. |
4 CREDITS |
| BITH401 | SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY III This course is an overview of the theological areas of soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology. |
3 CREDITS |
| BINT402 | GENERAL EPISTLES The course provides a close reading of James, I Peter, II Peter, I John, II John, III, and Jude with special attention given to literary, socio-historical and theological understandings of the epistles. |
3 CREDITS |
| BITH403 | REVELATION A chapter by chapter exposition of Revelation. The various schools of interpretation are explained. |
3 CREDITS |
| BICM404 | PRINCIPLES OF CHURCH ADMINISTRATION The purpose of this course is to help each student identify, understand and develop the fundamental skills of church administration and leadership in a Christian setting. |
3 CREDITS |
| BITH405 | CHURCH HISTORY III The goal of the course is to see the sovereign, merciful workings of God throughout American history and to gain insight into the state of Christendom today. |
3 CREDITS |
| BIOT406 | OLD TESTAMENT – MAJOR PROPHETS This course is a study of the books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined. |
3 CREDITS |
| BIOT407 | OLD TESTAMENT – MINOR PROPHETS This course is a study of the books of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined. |
3 CREDITS |
| BINT408 | HEBREWS This course is a detailed study of the Epistle to the Hebrews. |
3 CREDITS |
| BITH409 | BIBLICAL PREACHING The principles and practice of crafting and delivering a biblical sermon will be outlined and demonstrated. |
3 CREDITS (HOMELETICS) |
| BITH410 | CHRISTIAN WORSHIP This course is a Study of the Principles and Practice of Biblical Worship. |
3 CREDITS |
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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