BI 1241 - The Life of Christ (2) - Butch Entrekin
A historical and theological synthesis and overview of the life and ministry of Christ, with a primary focus on the synoptic Gospels. (2 credit hours)
BI 1242 Gospel of John - Dr. Mike Halsey
A detailed survey and exposition of the New Testament book of John, with an emphasis on the book’s biblical theology, genre, and application (2 credit hours).
BI 1247 Hebrews - Dr. Joe Parle
A detailed survey and exposition of the New Testament book of Hebrews, with an emphasis on the book’s biblical theology, genre, and application (2 credit hours).
BI 1251 Genesis - Dr. Mike Halsey
A detailed survey and exposition of the Old Testament book of Genesis, with an emphasis on the book’s biblical theology, genre, and application (2 credit hours).
BI 1310 Bible Study Methods (Hermeneutics) - Dr. J. B. Hixson
A directed study of the principles of the literal-grammatical-historical (L-G-H) system of biblical interpretation, with guided practice in using those principles in interpreting representative passages (3 credit hours).
BI 1311 O.T.Survey - Pentateuch - Dr. Joe Parle
A survey and exposition of the Pentateuch, with an emphasis on the biblical theology of these
books, their genre, and their application (3 credit hours).
BI 1312 O.T. Survey - History - Dr. Mark Haywood (This course is in the developmental stage)
A survey and exposition of Old Testament historical literature, with an emphasis on the biblical theology of these books, their genre, and their application (3 credit hours).
BI 1325 O.T. Survey - Minor Prophets - Dr. Mark Haywood (This course is in the developmental stage)
A survey and exposition of OT History (Joshua - Esther), with an emphasis on the biblical theology of these books, their genre, and their application (3 credit hours).
BI 1325 N.T. Survey - The Gospels - Glenn Campbell
A survey and exposition of the New Testament Gospels, with an emphasis on the biblical theology (3 credit hours).
BI 1337 N.T. Survey - Acts & Pauline Epistles - Dr. Charlie Bing (This course is in the developmental stage)
A survey and exposition of the New Testament book of Acts and the Pauline epistles, with an
emphasis on the biblical theology of these books, their genre, and their application (3 credit hours).
BI 1348 Johannine Epistles - Dr. Fred Chay (This course is in the developmental stage)
A detailed survey and exposition of the New Testament book of James, with an emphasis on the book’s biblical theology, genre, and application (2 credit hours).
MS 5320 Spiritual Life - Dr. Anthony Badger (This course is in the developmental stage)
A directed study of biblical principles that govern true Christian character and service, with emphasis on the sufficiency of the Scriptures and the yieldedness of the believer for holy living and spiritual effectiveness in ministry (3 credit hours).
A directed study of the methods of personal and group evangelism, with emphases on equipping laypersons to evangelize, the use of church and parachurch structures in evangelism, the care of new converts and discipleship, and the use of apologetics as well as current issues in evangelism. (3 credit hours)
A directed study of the methods of personal and group evangelism, with emphases on equipping laypersons to evangelize, the use of church and parachurch structures in evangelism, the care of new converts and discipleship, and the use of apologetics as well as current issues in evangelism. (3 credit hours)
MS 5333 Biblical Communication - Bob Thayer (This course is in the developmental stage)
An introduction to basic biblical communication theory and skills, emphasizing the preparation and delivery of a textually derived proposition with accuracy, interest, clarity, and relevance (3 credit hours).
MS 5333 Biblical Communication - Dr. Steven Wright (This course is in the developmental stage)
An introduction to basic biblical communication theory and skills, emphasizing the preparation and delivery of a textually derived proposition with accuracy, interest, clarity, and relevance (3 credit hours).
MS 5334 Basic Biblical Counseling - Dr. Joe Parle (This course is in the developmental stage)
A directed study of the principles of biblical counseling, emphasizing the priority of Scripture for theory and practice (3 credit hours).
MS 5335 - World Mission (3) - Butch Entrekin
A directed study of the biblical meaning and purpose of missions, missions agencies and instruments, and missions accomplishments, trends, needs, and possibilities. (3 credit hours)
NT 3330 - New Testament Introduction - Dr. Ed Hoard
A directed study of the historical background and canon of the New Testament and an evaluation of New Testament criticism. (3 credit hours)
NT 3331 - Greek I - Tom Eckman
A directed study of the basic principles of biblical Greek, for students who have not had Greek or who would benefit from a review of the elements
of the language (3 credit hours).
NT 3331 - Greek II - Tom Eckman (This course is in the developmental stage)
A directed study of the grammar and syntax of the Greek New Testament and an introduction to
New Testament textual criticism. (3 credit hours)
TH 2310 Introduction to Systematic Theology and Bibliology - Dr. Dave Anderson
This is the introductory course in Systematic Theology. It is a directed study of prolegomena, the nature, method, and sources of theology, and bibliology, the doctrines of revelation, inspiration, inerrancy, illumination, and theological hermeneutics (3 credit hours).
TH 2310 Introduction to Systematic Theology and Bibliology (8W) - Dr. Christopher Moody
This is the introductory course in Systematic Theology. It is a directed study of prolegomena, the nature, method, and sources of theology, and bibliology, the doctrines of revelation, inspiration, inerrancy, illumination, and theological hermeneutics (3 credit hours).
TH 2311 Theology Proper (8W) - Dr. Christopher Moody
This course covers the study of Theology proper, namely the nature of God and His work. Its topics range from the existence and attributes of the one true God, the Holy Trinity, to the specific study of the individual persons of the Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As a practical study, the class seeks also to explore the ramifications of Trinitarian belief today (3 credit hours).
TH 2312 Christology & Ecclesiology - Dr J. B. Hixson (This course is in the developmental stage)
A directed study of the person and work of Christ from eternity as set forth in the Scriptures. A biblical and historical examination of the following areas of Christian theology: (1) The doctrine of Christ, including discussion of His full deity, sinless humanity, and His substitutionary atonement; (2) the hypostatic union; (3) the Church as the Body of Christ and its role and function in God's eternal plan (3 credit hours) .
TH 2323 Soteriology - Dr. Dave Anderson
A directed study of the doctrine of salvation with special attention given to the work of Christ, the nature and extent of the atonement, the terms of salvation, election and human responsibility, and the eternal security of the believer (3 credit hours).
TH 2324 Sanctification & Pneumatology - Dr. Dave Anderson (This course is in the developmental stage)
A directed study of the Person and work of the Holy Spirit, including discussion of His deity, personhood, and ministries to unbelievers, and to believers, with special emphasis on His sanctifying role in the life of the believer (3 credit hours).
TH 2335 Angelology, Anthropology and Hamartiology - Dr. J.B. Hixson (This course is in the developmental stage)
A directed study of angelology (the doctrines of the unfallen angels, Satan and the fallen angels); anthropology (creation of humanity, the material and immaterial aspects of humanity, and the fall of humanity); and hamartiology (original and personal sin) (3 credit hours).
TH 2336 Dispensationalism and Eschatology - Dr. J. B. Hixson
An introduction to the dispensational system of Bible interpretation will be made. Contrasts will be drawn with Covenant Theology and progressive dispensationalism. This course also includes a directed study of eschatology, including an analysis of the biblical teaching concerning last things, a discussion of the coming of Christ, and other end times events from a premillennial perspective. The students will be given a comprehensive outline of the future events of God’s prophetic program. The major millennial views will be presented along with various views relating to the Rapture. Attention will be given to the unconditional covenants of the Old Testament (3 credit hours).
TH 2352 - Special Issues in Pneumatology & Christology - Dr. J.B. Hixson
A directed study of selected biblical and theological principles related to the doctrines of pneumatology (Holy Spirit) and Christology (Christ). (3 credit hours).