COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
APOLOGETICS
The student will learn how to proficiently defend the Christian faith and give a reason for the hope that is in them. The course will include both the philosophical arguments supporting Christianity and the historical Christian evidences of the faith.
BIBLIOLOGY
Bibliology is the doctrine of the Word of God. In this class you will discover the nature of the Bible, its contents, its attributes, and its reliability. As you will learn, the Bible is vital to the Christian faith. Thus, it is essential to understand, and be able to explain and defend the doctrine of the Word of God.
CHRISTIAN LIFE AND DISCIPLESHIP
This course is designed to bring the students face-to-face with the terms of true biblical discipleship that the Lord Jesus laid out in the New Testament, and to challenge them to become deeper, more committed disciples of Him.
DISCIPLESHIP
This class seeks to take a close look at the great commission and Jesus’ call to “teach others.” Throughout the semester the student will look at practical ways to train up future generations in the Word of God.
ELEMENTARY GREEK
This class seeks to give the skills needed to read the New Testament in Greek. Knowing Greek allows for a deeper, more precise study and application of Scripture. Emphasis will be placed on morphology, vocabulary and grammar as well as how these elements affect the interpretation of the text. Learning a new language has never been more fun or meaningful.
HERMENEUTICS
Hermeneutics is the art and science of biblical interpretation. The student will be taught the principles involved in correctly interpreting a passage of Scripture. Instruction in various Bible study methods will be provided through both lecture and practical application.
HOMILETICS
Instruction on the rationale and development of a sermon will be presented. The student will be taught techniques in preparing and delivering sermons. Each student is required to deliver several sermons during this course.
INTENSIVE COURSES
- Creation: This one-week course is taught in the Fall semester. This course lays a strong foundation for a Biblical literal six-day creation. Theories of evolution are discussed and refuted as part of this class.
- Shepherding: This one-week course is taught in the Spring semester and offered every other year in rotation with the course on Prayer. This course will target preparation for an ongoing and developing perspective to Biblically tending and feeding the flock of God. In this course, we will look at the following: What was the shepherding mindset of the Lord? What is poor shepherding? What is our focus in shepherding? What is the goal for the sheep in shepherding? How do we get along in shepherding? and case studies in shepherding.
- Prayer: This one-week course is taught in the Spring semester and offered every other year in rotation with the course on Shepherding.
PERSONAL EVANGELISM
This course focuses on the rationale (reason) for and the basis used in personal evangelism, including the techniques of approach, presentation, and invitation.
SURVEY OF THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS
The student will complete an independent survey of the entire Bible. This will provide a general overview of each book including its author, historical background, and argument. The student is expected to read completely through the Bible in the course of this survey.
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY I
This course will consist of the following studies:
- Theology Proper: the study of the person of the Godhead. The student will receive instruction on the attributes of God and the doctrine of the Trinity.
- Anthropology: the study of man. The issues of the origin of man, his nature, and his fall will be particular areas of interest in this course.
- Hamartiology: the study of sin. This class will examine sin and how it effects man. The course will cover the concepts of personal, imputed, and inherited sin.
- Christology: the study of the person of Christ. The student will receive detailed instruction on the person of Christ including an examination of both His Divine and Human natures. This course will also cover topics such as the Virgin Birth, Christ’s humiliation, glorification, and impeccability
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY II
This course will consist of the following studies:
- Soteriology: the study of the doctrine of salvation. Topics covered in this course will include: Christ’s atoning work, the believer’s eternal security, and an examination of the doctrine of election.
- Pneumatology: the study of the Holy Spirit. The student will be taught the deity of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit’s ministries, and spiritual gifts of the believer. The charismatic movement will also be examined in this course.
- Ecclesiology: the study of the structure and function of the New Testament church. Consideration will be given to the issues of church government, finances, gifts, ordinances, and roles within the church.
- Eschatology: the study of things to come. This course will examine Bible prophecy from a pre-millennial, pre-tribulational rapture viewpoint. The student will be given a comprehensive outline of God’s prophetic program.
TIME MANAGEMENT
The student will receive instruction in time/life management skills from a Christian perspective. Training will also be provided in the use of practical time management tools.
PRACTICUM
- Students will develop evangelistic techniques throughout the school year. Weekly opportunities will be provided to evangelize the lost using skills learned. Each student will be a member of an evangelistic team that will use open air techniques at nearby universities and cities on a regular basis.
- During the course of the school year students and staff will attend a mission trip both in the fall and spring semesters designed to provide the student with valuable experience in evangelism. Details on these trips will be provided upon an individual’s acceptance into the school.
- Students are strongly encouraged to be active at the local assembly in the area where they fellowship, Calvary Bible Chapel.