BIB101 - The Christian Disciplines

In this class, attention will be given to the growth of a Christian. Our ultimate goal should be Christlikeness. Jerry Bridges states that if a living organism is not growing there is something wrong. The same is true for a Christian. The student will study the necessity, means and marks of spiritual growth. (I Peter 3:15-16). (Text: Growing Your Faith by Jerry Bridges, (Celebration of Discipline) by Richard J. Foster)

BIB201 - Bible Study and Survey

In this class, an introduction to Systematic Theology is communicated to students as they continue to expand their understanding of the Christian faith and theology. Students will be introduced to doctrines such as Revelation, Illumination, Pneumatology (Holy Spirit), Soteriology (Salvation), and many other doctrines. This class will stress both the intellectual and practical understanding of doctrine and Christian life. (Text: Handbook of Evangelical Theology by Robert P. Lightner; How To Read The Bible For All It's Worth by Fee & Stuart; Handbook of Evangelical Theology Robert P. Lightner). Note: Students are required to purchase Handbook of Evangelical Theology Cost $15)*

BIB301 - History of Christian Theology

This class is an introduction to evangelical theology as traced through Church history. The foundation of the course is on the belief that the understanding and application of evangelical theology determines how a believer lives their life everyday. This class will examine 25 major events in Church history as well as Christianity in North America and Canada. Topics discussed include the Authority of Scripture, the Sovereignty of God, the Person and Redemptive Work of Christ, the Person of the Holy Spirit, the Role of the church, and the Fulfillment of Our Blessed Hope. The course is presented with an appreciation for the diversity of beliefs within the evangelical community. (Texts: Across the Spectrum: Understanding Issues in Evangelical Theology by Gregory Boyd and Paul Eddy; History of Christianity in the US and Canada by Mark Noll.)Note: Students are required to purchase History of Christianity in the United States and Canada. (Cost $25)

BIB401 - Worldviews and Apologetics

This course is an analysis of the philosophical, religious, and scientific beliefs and ideas that have shaped different cultures and are now reshaping our multicultural and pluralistic society. Differences in attitudes toward the value and purpose of life, sexual identity and roles, racial and cultural differences, God, good and evil, etc., are all discussed with the goal of learning how to better communicate the Gospel in our society.(Texts: Eyes Wide Open by William Romanowski; Understanding the Times by David A. Noebel) Note: Students are required to purchase Eyes Wide Open. Cost $8.00