Luke & Acts

Spring 2008. Students will study the two New Testament books written by the physican and companion of the apostle Paul, Luke. These two books are a unified picture of the ministry of Jesus as seeks to save the lost in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the uttermost parts of the earth. Class runs from March 30 through May 18.

Genesis

Winter 2008 . Students will learn the background, themes, and major principles for the book of Genesis through Joshua. Class runs from January 6 through March 16.

Relating To Your World

Spring 2007: Students will explore various worldviews, including modern, post-modern worldviews and major world religions and cults. The class will emphasize creating understanding with non-believers and learning to communicate Christian truth in a practical and biblical manner. Students will also learn to answer typical objections to Christian beliefs.

Survey Of the New Testament: The General Epistles & Revelation

Winter 2007: Students will learn the background, themes, and major principles for Hebrews through Revelation. Special emphasis will be given to Hebrews and Revelation.

Survey Of the Old Testament: The Writings

Fall 2006: Students will learn the background, themes, and major principles for 1&2 Chronicles, Ruth, Ezra through Song of Solomon, Daniel & Lamentations . Special emphasis will be given to the Psalms. Students will learn how to interpret various literary genres of the bible.

Systematic Theology

Spring 2006: Students will learn the principle Christian doctrines. Students will be encouraged to discuss intelligently both sides of controversial doctrinal issues, demonstrate the validity of your own beliefs using the Bible, and be able to clearly state their doctrinal stance on the primary Christian tenants.

Survey Of the New Testament: The Pauline Epistles

Winter 2006: Students will learn the background, themes, and major principles for Romans through Philemon. Special emphasis will be given to the book of Romans. Students will also learn to research a detailed background study for a book of the bible.

Survey Of the Old Testament: The Prophets

Fall 2005: Students will learn the background, themes, and major principles for Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings, and Isaiah through Malachi. Special emphasis will be given to the book of Isaiah. Students will learn how to analyze and synthesize specific themes from a book of the bible.

Bible Study Methods

Spring 2005: Students will learn how to observe, interpret, and apply scripture using bible study methods such as word studies and syntactic analysis, and background studies. Special attention will be given to basic interpretive and hermeneutic principles and the application of scripture.

Survey Of the New Testament: The Gospels & Acts

Winter 2005. Students will learn the background, themes, and major principles for Matthew through Acts. Special emphasis will be given to the books of Matthew, John and Acts. Students will also gain an understanding of textual criticism.

Survey Of the Old Testament: The Torah

Fall 2004. Students will learn the background, themes, and major principles for Genesis through Joshua. Special emphasis will be given to the book of Genesis. Students will learn how to develop a detailed outline for a book of the bible.