Biblical Studies

Christian Philosophy and Ethics
This two semester course studies Biblical theism and dominant worldviews in western thought including naturalism and its influence on Enlightenment, Modern and Postmodern thought; pantheism and its influence on postmodern culture. The second semester covers Christian ethics. Topical discussions include major figures in the history of Christian ethics; ethical systems and the ways of moral reasoning; making Christian ethical decisions; abortion; euthanasia; capital punishment; sexual ethics; the morality or immorality of war; and whether
morality can or cannot be legislated.

Classical Apologetics
The course provides a traditional defense of the Christian faith with evidence for the reliability of the Bible; evidence for the existence of God; and evidence for the resurrection of Christ. This is a one semester course.

Church History

Introduction to Theology
This one semester course introduces basic, essential doctrines from an evangelical, dispensational perspective. The class begins with theology, the doctrine of God, and then surveys Christology, Pneumatology, Anthropology, Harmatology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology, Angelology and Eschatology.

Old Testament Survey
This first semester freshmen course builds a basic Bible literacy with the main stories, characters, and events of the Old Testament. Conducted in a chronological fashion, the Pentateuch, the Historical Books, the Wisdom Books, the Major Prophets, and the Minor Prophets are surveyed. A portion of the class is dedicated to outlining God’s plan of redemption in symbolisms, acts, and prophecies that point to the coming of Messiah.

Comparative Religions
The course investigates the claims of Christianity and compares/contrasts these claims with the position and beliefs of the world’s main religions. Christian cults and their nature are also explored in light of the authority of the Bible. This is a one semester junior course.

New Testament Survey
This second semester freshmen course teaches a basic Bible literacy with the main stories, characters, events and themes of the New Testament from the book of Matthew to the book of Revelation. The class covers in detail the life of Christ found in the Gospels and continues the study with the redemptive themes found in the Epistles. The course also studies the New Testament’s call to live a life pleasing unto God.