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Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that does not need to be ashamed,
handling accurately the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15).
Course Descriptions
MONDAY (6:40- 8:05 pm) Systematic Theology in the Gospels – the Foundation of Our Faith – Paul Buono
Systematic theology is a discipline of Christian theology that formulates an orderly, rational, and coherent account of the Christian faith and beliefs. Oftentimes, we look to the epistles in the New Testament to teach us these truths. What we often forget is that the very foundation of our beliefs are rooted in the teachings of Jesus Himself in the gospels. If we do not understand what Jesus says about theology, then it would be like building a house without a foundation on it. What we soon find is that the teachings on theology that Paul, Peter, John, and the others give us in the epistles are really a further elaboration on the core teaching of Christ. So, Jesus lays the foundation of theology and the Apostles built the house upon that truth. We will we exploring and discussing what Jesus taught on these 9 branches of Systematic Theology: Bibliology – the study of the Bible, Theology Proper – the study of the doctrine of God, Christology – the study of Jesus, Pneumatology – the study of the Holy Spirit, Anthropology – the study of humanity, Soteriology – the study of Salvation, Ecclesiology – the study of the Church, Eschatology – the study of last things or end times, Angelology – the study of the angelic beings. Please join us!
MONDAY (8:25 – 10:00 pm) Character Development – Motivational Gifts – Bob Carter
God has created you a unique person who can accomplish things no one else on earth can. When you find out how to tap into the hidden power of your spiritual gifts you will become a world-changer–and a happier and more fulfilled person. This class will present gifts in a new and more powerful way than you’ve ever heard before. Come and be changed and empowered for life!
Character Development is a series of courses on the most important quality of a Christian: Christlike character. It’s the very opposite of the hypocrisy Jesus condemned in the religious leaders of His day. God wants us to walk in victory and become like His Son, Jesus Christ (Romans 8:28-29). Learning all about the Lord and the Bible is great. Learning to minister in power is wonderful. But if we do not develop His character we will eventually get shot down by the world, the flesh, or the devil. God has definite steps to achieve victory in each area of our lives and the twelve Character Development courses are where you’ll learn them.
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TUESDAY (6:40- 8:05 pm) How to Defend Your Faith – Clement Muwele
Peter says to sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you. (1 Pet. 3:15a). Yet we have all been “nailed” at times by articulate atheists or crafty cultists who frame their unbelieving questions in such a way that we’re at a loss as to how to answer. This course will prepare you for battle, for the typical, hackneyed arguments and baffling conundrums that will come your way from unbelievers. Your confidence will grow as you gain clear, concise answers to such questions, and the skill to guide the adversary to faith in Christ.
TUESDAY (8:25 – 10:00 pm) The Apostle Paul, Prayer and Spiritual Warfare – Sam Cerny
As he faced profound spiritual opposition, Paul appealed to the church, “Join me in my struggle by praying to God for me,” (Rom. 15:30) and this appeal is as relevant today as it was then. If the church is going to evangelize the nations and see justice established on the earth, then she must return to the prevailing prayer that Paul exemplified in his epistles. She must recover the fierce faith of Paul’s frontal attacks against the forces of darkness that kept souls bound in the most desperate spiritual and physical captivity. She must return to a wrestling and throwing down of spiritual adversaries in the hardest, darkest places of the planet. In the Pauline epistles we find a blueprint for the house of prayer that Jesus is building, a house that will contend against every other house that seeks to exalt itself above the lordship and supremacy of Christ. In this class we will study the teachings, theological foundations and practical applications of prayer and spiritual warfare found in Paul’s letters.
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WEDNESDAY (6:40- 8:05 pm) Peter, the Amazing Disciple – Tracy & Terry Totten
Peter is a living and breathing example of how to mature in Christ. His process of transformation from Fisherman to an Effective Leader and Scholar should encourage every believer. Growing in your relationship with Christ and maturing in your faith is God’s will for all of us. As we partner with the Holy Spirit, our pathway to this maturity brings the abundant life we are called to live.
WEDNESDAY (8:25 – 10:00 pm) The Word of God as Your Shield & Arrows of the Spirit – Billy Roe
In this class you will go on an exciting, Spirit-led journey back to the original meaning of Exodus using the inductive Bible study method. You will also learn from other students as we all share insights together. We’ll see what the commentaries have to say. And everything will be applicable to your life today. Your daily time with the Lord, your “quiet time,” will come alive as you experience God’s presence, His plan, His promise, and His words to you. This is not primarily an academic class with lots of papers, tests, etc., but rather a personal awakening to God speaking with you from His Word by His Spirit in a way you never dreamed possible before, as you experience His love, His guidance and His direction. Come and join this exciting journey.
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Saturday Seminar – To be announced
A one-day seminar on a Saturday, 10AM–4PM. Date and topic to be announced.
Evangelism – Faculty (2 units)
The word “evangelism” means taking the good news about salvation through Jesus Christ to other people. Jesus came to preach the gospel to the poor, and He is still doing that today through us, because we are His body (1 Corinthians 12:27). How do we learn to evangelize? Mainly by doing it. This is a “field experience” course, which involves witnessing for at least one and a half hours a week, turning in weekly lists of the people witnessed to, reading a missionary book (supplied) and writing five pages of notes on it.
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Theology in the Gospels – the Foundation of Our Faith (2 units)
Systematic theology is a discipline of Christian theology that formulates an orderly, rational, and coherent account of the Christian faith and beliefs. Oftentimes, we look to the epistles in the New Testament to teach us these truths. What we often forget is that the very foundation of our beliefs are rooted in the teachings of Jesus Himself in the gospels. If we do not understand what Jesus says about theology, then it would be like building a house without a foundation on it. What we soon find is that the teachings on theology that Paul, Peter, John, and the others give us in the epistles are really a further elaboration on the core teaching of Christ. So, Jesus lays the foundation of theology and the Apostles built the house upon that truth. We will we exploring and discussing what Jesus taught on these 9 branches of Systematic Theology: Bibliology – the study of the Bible, Theology Proper – the study of the doctrine of God, Christology – the study of Jesus, Pneumatology – the study of the Holy Spirit, Anthropology – the study of humanity, Soteriology – the study of Salvation, Ecclesiology – the study of the Church, Eschatology – the study of last things or end times, Angelology – the study of the angelic beings. Please join us!
Character Development – Motivational Gifts (2 units)
God has created you a unique person who can accomplish things no one else on earth can. When you find out how to tap into the hidden power of your spiritual gifts you will become a world-changer–and a happier and more fulfilled person. This class will present gifts in a new and more powerful way than you’ve ever heard before. Come and be changed and empowered for life!
Character Development is a series of courses on the most important quality of a Christian: Christlike character. It’s the very opposite of the hypocrisy Jesus condemned in the religious leaders of His day. God wants us to walk in victory and become like His Son, Jesus Christ (Romans 8:28-29). Learning all about the Lord and the Bible is great. Learning to minister in power is wonderful. But if we do not develop His character we will eventually get shot down by the world, the flesh, or the devil. God has definite steps to achieve victory in each area of our lives and the twelve Character Development courses are where you’ll learn them. (2 units)
How to Defend Your Faith (2 units)
Peter says to sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you. (1 Pet. 3:15a). Yet we have all been “nailed” at times by articulate atheists or crafty cultists who frame their unbelieving questions in such a way that we’re at a loss as to how to answer. This course will prepare you for battle, for the typical, hackneyed arguments and baffling conundrums that will come your way from unbelievers. Your confidence will grow as you gain clear, concise answers to such questions, and the skill to guide the adversary to faith in Christ. (2 units)
The Apostle Paul, Prayer and Spiritual Warfare (2 units)
As he faced profound spiritual opposition, Paul appealed to the church, “Join me in my struggle by praying to God for me,” (Rom. 15:30) and this appeal is as relevant today as it was then. If the church is going to evangelize the nations and see justice established on the earth, then she must return to the prevailing prayer that Paul exemplified in his epistles. She must recover the fierce faith of Paul’s frontal attacks against the forces of darkness that kept souls bound in the most desperate spiritual and physical captivity. She must return to a wrestling and throwing down of spiritual adversaries in the hardest, darkest places of the planet. In the Pauline epistles we find a blueprint for the house of prayer that Jesus is building, a house that will contend against every other house that seeks to exalt itself above the lordship and supremacy of Christ. In this class we will study the teachings, theological foundations and practical applications of prayer and spiritual warfare found in Paul’s letters. (2 units)
Peter, the Amazing Disciple (2 units)
Peter is a living and breathing example of how to mature in Christ. His process of transformation from Fisherman to an Effective Leader and Scholar should encourage every believer. Growing in your relationship with Christ and maturing in your faith is God’s will for all of us. As we partner with the Holy Spirit, our pathway to this maturity brings the abundant life we are called to live. (2 units)
The Word of God as Your Shield & Arrows of the Spirit (2 units)
In this class you will go on an exciting, Spirit-led journey back to the original meaning of Exodus using the inductive Bible study method. You will also learn from other students as we all share insights together. We’ll see what the commentaries have to say. And everything will be applicable to your life today. Your daily time with the Lord, your “quiet time,” will come alive as you experience God’s presence, His plan, His promise, and His words to you. This is not primarily an academic class with lots of papers, tests, etc., but rather a personal awakening to God speaking with you from His Word by His Spirit in a way you never dreamed possible before, as you experience His love, His guidance and His direction. Come and join this exciting journey. (2 units)
Evangelism – Faculty (2 units)
The word “evangelism” means taking the good news about salvation through Jesus Christ to other people. Jesus came to preach the gospel to the poor, and He is still doing that today through us, because we are His body (1 Corinthians 12:27). How do we learn to evangelize? Mainly by doing it. This is a “field experience” course, which involves witnessing for at least one and a half hours a week, turning in weekly lists of the people witnessed to, reading a missionary book (supplied) and writing five pages of notes on it. (2 units)
Saturday Seminar – To be announced (2 units)
In a one-day seminar on a Saturday, 10AM–4PM. Date and topic to be announced.
Theology in the Gospels – the Foundation of Our Faith (2 units)
Systematic theology is a discipline of Christian theology that formulates an orderly, rational, and coherent account of the Christian faith and beliefs. Oftentimes, we look to the epistles in the New Testament to teach us these truths. What we often forget is that the very foundation of our beliefs are rooted in the teachings of Jesus Himself in the gospels. If we do not understand what Jesus says about theology, then it would be like building a house without a foundation on it. What we soon find is that the teachings on theology that Paul, Peter, John, and the others give us in the epistles are really a further elaboration on the core teaching of Christ. So, Jesus lays the foundation of theology and the Apostles built the house upon that truth. We will we exploring and discussing what Jesus taught on these 9 branches of Systematic Theology: Bibliology – the study of the Bible, Theology Proper – the study of the doctrine of God, Christology – the study of Jesus, Pneumatology – the study of the Holy Spirit, Anthropology – the study of humanity, Soteriology – the study of Salvation, Ecclesiology – the study of the Church, Eschatology – the study of last things or end times, Angelology – the study of the angelic beings. Please join us!
Character Development – Motivational Gifts (2 units)
God has created you a unique person who can accomplish things no one else on earth can. When you find out how to tap into the hidden power of your spiritual gifts you will become a world-changer–and a happier and more fulfilled person. This class will present gifts in a new and more powerful way than you’ve ever heard before. Come and be changed and empowered for life!
Character Development is a series of courses on the most important quality of a Christian: Christlike character. It’s the very opposite of the hypocrisy Jesus condemned in the religious leaders of His day. God wants us to walk in victory and become like His Son, Jesus Christ (Romans 8:28-29). Learning all about the Lord and the Bible is great. Learning to minister in power is wonderful. But if we do not develop His character we will eventually get shot down by the world, the flesh, or the devil. God has definite steps to achieve victory in each area of our lives and the twelve Character Development courses are where you’ll learn them. (2 units)
How to Defend Your Faith (2 units)
Peter says to sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you. (1 Pet. 3:15a). Yet we have all been “nailed” at times by articulate atheists or crafty cultists who frame their unbelieving questions in such a way that we’re at a loss as to how to answer. This course will prepare you for battle, for the typical, hackneyed arguments and baffling conundrums that will come your way from unbelievers. Your confidence will grow as you gain clear, concise answers to such questions, and the skill to guide the adversary to faith in Christ. (2 units)
The Apostle Paul, Prayer and Spiritual Warfare (2 units)
As he faced profound spiritual opposition, Paul appealed to the church, “Join me in my struggle by praying to God for me,” (Rom. 15:30) and this appeal is as relevant today as it was then. If the church is going to evangelize the nations and see justice established on the earth, then she must return to the prevailing prayer that Paul exemplified in his epistles. She must recover the fierce faith of Paul’s frontal attacks against the forces of darkness that kept souls bound in the most desperate spiritual and physical captivity. She must return to a wrestling and throwing down of spiritual adversaries in the hardest, darkest places of the planet. In the Pauline epistles we find a blueprint for the house of prayer that Jesus is building, a house that will contend against every other house that seeks to exalt itself above the lordship and supremacy of Christ. In this class we will study the teachings, theological foundations and practical applications of prayer and spiritual warfare found in Paul’s letters. (2 units)
Peter, the Amazing Disciple (2 units)
Peter is a living and breathing example of how to mature in Christ. His process of transformation from Fisherman to an Effective Leader and Scholar should encourage every believer. Growing in your relationship with Christ and maturing in your faith is God’s will for all of us. As we partner with the Holy Spirit, our pathway to this maturity brings the abundant life we are called to live. (2 units)
The Gospel of Luke & The Cross of Christ (2 units)
In Luke 9:21, Jesus informed his disciples, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed and be raised up on the third day.” According to Luke 9:45, “The disciples did not understand any of this.” Centuries later many people still don’t understand the cross of Jesus. Either it doesn’t make sense to them, or they think it was some kind of a tragic mistake. The Gospel records do not present Jesus as an unfortunate victim of the cross. Through the cross, Christ triumphed over death, made righteous the most vile of sinners, cancelled our debt, reconciled us to God, secured for us new life, triumphed over the demonic principalities and powers which oppressed us, and freed us from bondage to sin. Through the cross, Jesus transformed the most repulsive of objects into a symbol of victory and hope. In this course, you will grasp the meaning of the cross and experience its power in your daily life. You will learn what Paul experienced when he wrote, “I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ living in me; and the life I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave His life for me” (Galatians 2:20). (2 units)
Evangelism – Faculty (2 units)
In The word “evangelism” means taking the good news about salvation through Jesus Christ to other people. Jesus came to preach the gospel to the poor, and He is still doing that today through us, because we are His body (1 Corinthians 12:27). How do we learn to evangelize? Mainly by doing it. This is a “field experience” course, which involves witnessing for at least one and a half hours a week, turning in weekly lists of the people witnessed to, reading a missionary book (supplied) and writing five pages of notes on it. (2 units)
Saturday Seminar – To be announced (2 units)
In a one-day seminar on a Saturday, 10AM–4PM. Date and topic to be announced.
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The church is the community of all true believers for all time. The church is so precious to Jesus that He calls her His “bride” and so very much bone of His bone and flesh of His flesh that He calls it His “body.” “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church.” (Eph. 5:31-32) The church is made of all those who are saved. Jesus said, “I will build My church and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it” (Matt. 16:18). The church that Jesus will build and protect is “the fullness of Him who fills all in all” (Eph. 1:22-23).
Ecclesiology is the branch of systematic theology where we study the church of Jesus Christ in all its detail. In this course we will be looking in depth at the following aspects of the church: What is necessary to make a church? How can we recognize a true church? What is the purpose and function of the church? How can we have unity in the church? What makes a church that is pleasing in God’s sight? How should church discipline function? What kind of authority does the church have? How should a church be governed? What are the offices or leadership roles in the church? What are the different activities in the life of the church? Why is church attendance and participation important for every believer? What is the meaning of baptism? What is the meaning of the Lord’s Supper and how should it be observed? What is worship and how should we worship in the church? What does the Bible, church history and the church fathers teach us about how church should function today? (2 units)
Character Development– Overcoming Temptation (2 units)
We all face temptations, and we all have certain temptations that we wonder if we’ll ever conquer permanently. This course in character will look at temptation in a new way that will help you get over the things that are keeping you from the abundant life God planned for you. This is not a shame-based approach, nor a guilt- nor condemnation- nor fear-based approach. Rather, it is a whole new way of looking at sin and temptation that will help set you free.
Character Development is a series of courses on the most important quality of a Christian: Christlike character. It’s the very opposite of the hypocrisy Jesus condemned in the religious leaders of His day. God wants us to walk in victory and become like His Son, Jesus Christ (Romans 8:28-29). Learning all about the Lord and the Bible is great. Learning to minister in power is wonderful. But if we do not develop His character we will eventually get shot down by the world, the flesh, or the devil. God has definite steps to achieve victory in each area of our lives and the twelve Character Development courses are where you’ll learn them. (2 units)
Spiritual Disciplines (2 units)
Sin as a condition works its way out through the “bodily members,” that is, the ingrained habits of the body (Romans 7:5). And there is no slavery that can compare to the slavery of ingrained habits of sin. Sin is part of the internal structure of our lives. No special effort is needed to produce it. No wonder we feel trapped.
Our ordinary method of dealing with ingrained sin is to launch a frontal attack. We rely on willpower and determination. Whatever the issue for us – anger, fear, bitterness, gluttony, pride, lust, substance abuse – we determine never to do it again; we pray against it, set our will against it. But the struggle is often in vain. What we must have is “an inside job,” an inner transformation. It is by God’s grace that we win our battle against evil.
God has given us the Disciplines of the spiritual life as a means of receiving His grace. The Disciplines allow us to place ourselves before God so that He can transform us. In this course, we will learn about the Spiritual Disciplines from the Scriptures and practice them in the classroom. You will have an opportunity to both learn about and put into practice these treasures from God. Will you join me in this exciting quest? (2 units)
The Very Flame of Yahweh: in Song of Solomon (2 units)
The phrase “the song of songs, which is Solomon’s” is a Hebraic way of saying that this is the greatest song of all songs ever written, yet why is it so unique? On the surface it depicts a maturing love relationship between King Solomon and a young maiden, yet on a deeper level it reflects the Lord’s desire for greater intimacy with His people. God’s aim is to restore the first commandment to first place in our lives, which is to love Him with all of our heart. Yet how is wholehearted love for Him cultivated and grown? How are obstacles to intimacy with Him removed? How do we relate with God like He originally intended in the Garden of Eden? Answers to those questions can be found in the Song of Solomon, and during this course we’ll be studying the Song and learning its incredible promises, principles, and practical steps for both human and divine relationships. (2 units)
Aligning with God’s End Times Purposes (2 units)
We will be studying the scriptures concerning the End Times in the words of Jesus found in Matthew 24–25 and in the gospels of Luke and Mark. Jesus said these times will be marked with deception, wars, famine, earthquakes, Christian persecution and rising lawlessness. These are the beginning of birth pangs. Among Christians he prophesied there would be betrayal, hatred, false prophets and cold-heartedness because of lawlessness.
Yet in all this, Gods’ people will prosper in these times of darkness and His light on the church will shine the brightest, as it says in Isaiah 60:1-2: “Those who know their God shall be strong and carry out great exploits” (Daniel 11:32).
This class is meant to give us understanding of what we are entering into and to receive God’s provision for becoming the overcoming church. We are headed towards the greatest times of seeing God’s power and Spirit poured out on the church and the greatest world harvest the church has seen. Are you ready? (2 units)
The Gospel of Luke & The Cross of Christ (2 units)
In Luke 9:21, Jesus informed his disciples, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed and be raised up on the third day.” According to Luke 9:45, “The disciples did not understand any of this.” Centuries later many people still don’t understand the cross of Jesus. Either it doesn’t make sense to them, or they think it was some kind of a tragic mistake. The Gospel records do not present Jesus as an unfortunate victim of the cross. Through the cross, Christ triumphed over death, made righteous the most vile of sinners, cancelled our debt, reconciled us to God, secured for us new life, triumphed over the demonic principalities and powers which oppressed us, and freed us from bondage to sin. Through the cross, Jesus transformed the most repulsive of objects into a symbol of victory and hope. In this course, you will grasp the meaning of the cross and experience its power in your daily life. You will learn what Paul experienced when he wrote, “I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ living in me; and the life I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave His life for me” (Galatians 2:20). (2 units)
Evangelism – Faculty (2 units)
In The word “evangelism” means taking the good news about salvation through Jesus Christ to other people. Jesus came to preach the gospel to the poor, and He is still doing that today through us, because we are His body (1 Corinthians 12:27). How do we learn to evangelize? Mainly by doing it. This is a “field experience” course, which involves witnessing for at least one and a half hours a week, turning in weekly lists of the people witnessed to, reading a missionary book (supplied) and writing five pages of notes on it. (2 units)
Saturday Seminar – To be announced (2 units)
In a one-day seminar on a Saturday, 10AM–4PM. Date and topic to be announced.
Theology in the Gospels – the Foundation of Our Faith (2 units)
Systematic theology is a discipline of Christian theology that formulates an orderly, rational, and coherent account of the Christian faith and beliefs. Oftentimes, we look to the epistles in the New Testament to teach us these truths. What we often forget is that the very foundation of our beliefs are rooted in the teachings of Jesus Himself in the gospels. If we do not understand what Jesus says about theology, then it would be like building a house without a foundation on it. What we soon find is that the teachings on theology that Paul, Peter, John, and the others give us in the epistles are really a further elaboration on the core teaching of Christ. So, Jesus lays the foundation of theology and the Apostles built the house upon that truth. We will we exploring and discussing what Jesus taught on these 9 branches of Systematic Theology: Bibliology – the study of the Bible, Theology Proper – the study of the doctrine of God, Christology – the study of Jesus, Pneumatology – the study of the Holy Spirit, Anthropology – the study of humanity, Soteriology – the study of Salvation, Ecclesiology – the study of the Church, Eschatology – the study of last things or end times, Angelology – the study of the angelic beings. Please join us!
Character Development – Motivational Gifts (2 units)
God has created you a unique person who can accomplish things no one else on earth can. When you find out how to tap into the hidden power of your spiritual gifts you will become a world-changer–and a happier and more fulfilled person. This class will present gifts in a new and more powerful way than you’ve ever heard before. Come and be changed and empowered for life!
Character Development is a series of courses on the most important quality of a Christian: Christlike character. It’s the very opposite of the hypocrisy Jesus condemned in the religious leaders of His day. God wants us to walk in victory and become like His Son, Jesus Christ (Romans 8:28-29). Learning all about the Lord and the Bible is great. Learning to minister in power is wonderful. But if we do not develop His character we will eventually get shot down by the world, the flesh, or the devil. God has definite steps to achieve victory in each area of our lives and the twelve Character Development courses are where you’ll learn them. (2 units)
How to Defend Your Faith (2 units)
Peter says to sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you. (1 Pet. 3:15a). Yet we have all been “nailed” at times by articulate atheists or crafty cultists who frame their unbelieving questions in such a way that we’re at a loss as to how to answer. This course will prepare you for battle, for the typical, hackneyed arguments and baffling conundrums that will come your way from unbelievers. Your confidence will grow as you gain clear, concise answers to such questions, and the skill to guide the adversary to faith in Christ. (2 units)
The Apostle Paul, Prayer and Spiritual Warfare (2 units)
As he faced profound spiritual opposition, Paul appealed to the church, “Join me in my struggle by praying to God for me,” (Rom. 15:30) and this appeal is as relevant today as it was then. If the church is going to evangelize the nations and see justice established on the earth, then she must return to the prevailing prayer that Paul exemplified in his epistles. She must recover the fierce faith of Paul’s frontal attacks against the forces of darkness that kept souls bound in the most desperate spiritual and physical captivity. She must return to a wrestling and throwing down of spiritual adversaries in the hardest, darkest places of the planet. In the Pauline epistles we find a blueprint for the house of prayer that Jesus is building, a house that will contend against every other house that seeks to exalt itself above the lordship and supremacy of Christ. In this class we will study the teachings, theological foundations and practical applications of prayer and spiritual warfare found in Paul’s letters. (2 units)
Peter, the Amazing Disciple (2 units)
Peter is a living and breathing example of how to mature in Christ. His process of transformation from Fisherman to an Effective Leader and Scholar should encourage every believer. Growing in your relationship with Christ and maturing in your faith is God’s will for all of us. As we partner with the Holy Spirit, our pathway to this maturity brings the abundant life we are called to live. (2 units)
The Word of God as Your Shield & Arrows of the Spirit (2 units)
In this class you will go on an exciting, Spirit-led journey back to the original meaning of Exodus using the inductive Bible study method. You will also learn from other students as we all share insights together. We’ll see what the commentaries have to say. And everything will be applicable to your life today. Your daily time with the Lord, your “quiet time,” will come alive as you experience God’s presence, His plan, His promise, and His words to you. This is not primarily an academic class with lots of papers, tests, etc., but rather a personal awakening to God speaking with you from His Word by His Spirit in a way you never dreamed possible before, as you experience His love, His guidance and His direction. Come and join this exciting journey. (2 units)
Evangelism – Faculty (2 units)
The word “evangelism” means taking the good news about salvation through Jesus Christ to other people. Jesus came to preach the gospel to the poor, and He is still doing that today through us, because we are His body (1 Corinthians 12:27). How do we learn to evangelize? Mainly by doing it. This is a “field experience” course, which involves witnessing for at least one and a half hours a week, turning in weekly lists of the people witnessed to, reading a missionary book (supplied) and writing five pages of notes on it. (2 units)
Saturday Seminar – To be announced (2 units)
In a one-day seminar on a Saturday, 10AM–4PM. Date and topic to be announced.
Theology in the Gospels – the Foundation of Our Faith (2 units)
Systematic theology is a discipline of Christian theology that formulates an orderly, rational, and coherent account of the Christian faith and beliefs. Oftentimes, we look to the epistles in the New Testament to teach us these truths. What we often forget is that the very foundation of our beliefs are rooted in the teachings of Jesus Himself in the gospels. If we do not understand what Jesus says about theology, then it would be like building a house without a foundation on it. What we soon find is that the teachings on theology that Paul, Peter, John, and the others give us in the epistles are really a further elaboration on the core teaching of Christ. So, Jesus lays the foundation of theology and the Apostles built the house upon that truth. We will we exploring and discussing what Jesus taught on these 9 branches of Systematic Theology: Bibliology – the study of the Bible, Theology Proper – the study of the doctrine of God, Christology – the study of Jesus, Pneumatology – the study of the Holy Spirit, Anthropology – the study of humanity, Soteriology – the study of Salvation, Ecclesiology – the study of the Church, Eschatology – the study of last things or end times, Angelology – the study of the angelic beings. Please join us!
Character Development – Motivational Gifts (2 units)
God has created you a unique person who can accomplish things no one else on earth can. When you find out how to tap into the hidden power of your spiritual gifts you will become a world-changer–and a happier and more fulfilled person. This class will present gifts in a new and more powerful way than you’ve ever heard before. Come and be changed and empowered for life!
Character Development is a series of courses on the most important quality of a Christian: Christlike character. It’s the very opposite of the hypocrisy Jesus condemned in the religious leaders of His day. God wants us to walk in victory and become like His Son, Jesus Christ (Romans 8:28-29). Learning all about the Lord and the Bible is great. Learning to minister in power is wonderful. But if we do not develop His character we will eventually get shot down by the world, the flesh, or the devil. God has definite steps to achieve victory in each area of our lives and the twelve Character Development courses are where you’ll learn them. (2 units)
How to Defend Your Faith (2 units)
Peter says to sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you. (1 Pet. 3:15a). Yet we have all been “nailed” at times by articulate atheists or crafty cultists who frame their unbelieving questions in such a way that we’re at a loss as to how to answer. This course will prepare you for battle, for the typical, hackneyed arguments and baffling conundrums that will come your way from unbelievers. Your confidence will grow as you gain clear, concise answers to such questions, and the skill to guide the adversary to faith in Christ. (2 units)
The Apostle Paul, Prayer and Spiritual Warfare (2 units)
As he faced profound spiritual opposition, Paul appealed to the church, “Join me in my struggle by praying to God for me,” (Rom. 15:30) and this appeal is as relevant today as it was then. If the church is going to evangelize the nations and see justice established on the earth, then she must return to the prevailing prayer that Paul exemplified in his epistles. She must recover the fierce faith of Paul’s frontal attacks against the forces of darkness that kept souls bound in the most desperate spiritual and physical captivity. She must return to a wrestling and throwing down of spiritual adversaries in the hardest, darkest places of the planet. In the Pauline epistles we find a blueprint for the house of prayer that Jesus is building, a house that will contend against every other house that seeks to exalt itself above the lordship and supremacy of Christ. In this class we will study the teachings, theological foundations and practical applications of prayer and spiritual warfare found in Paul’s letters. (2 units)
Peter, the Amazing Disciple (2 units)
Peter is a living and breathing example of how to mature in Christ. His process of transformation from Fisherman to an Effective Leader and Scholar should encourage every believer. Growing in your relationship with Christ and maturing in your faith is God’s will for all of us. As we partner with the Holy Spirit, our pathway to this maturity brings the abundant life we are called to live. (2 units)
The Word of God as Your Shield & Arrows of the Spirit (2 units)
In this class you will go on an exciting, Spirit-led journey back to the original meaning of Exodus using the inductive Bible study method. You will also learn from other students as we all share insights together. We’ll see what the commentaries have to say. And everything will be applicable to your life today. Your daily time with the Lord, your “quiet time,” will come alive as you experience God’s presence, His plan, His promise, and His words to you. This is not primarily an academic class with lots of papers, tests, etc., but rather a personal awakening to God speaking with you from His Word by His Spirit in a way you never dreamed possible before, as you experience His love, His guidance and His direction. Come and join this exciting journey. (2 units)
Evangelism – Faculty (2 units)
The word “evangelism” means taking the good news about salvation through Jesus Christ to other people. Jesus came to preach the gospel to the poor, and He is still doing that today through us, because we are His body (1 Corinthians 12:27). How do we learn to evangelize? Mainly by doing it. This is a “field experience” course, which involves witnessing for at least one and a half hours a week, turning in weekly lists of the people witnessed to, reading a missionary book (supplied) and writing five pages of notes on it. (2 units)
Saturday Seminar – To be announced (2 units)
In a one-day seminar on a Saturday, 10AM–4PM. Date and topic to be announced.
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The church is the community of all true believers for all time. The church is so precious to Jesus that He calls her His “bride” and so very much bone of His bone and flesh of His flesh that He calls it His “body.” “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church.” (Eph. 5:31-32) The church is made of all those who are saved. Jesus said, “I will build My church and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it” (Matt. 16:18). The church that Jesus will build and protect is “the fullness of Him who fills all in all” (Eph. 1:22-23).
Ecclesiology is the branch of systematic theology where we study the church of Jesus Christ in all its detail. In this course we will be looking in depth at the following aspects of the church: What is necessary to make a church? How can we recognize a true church? What is the purpose and function of the church? How can we have unity in the church? What makes a church that is pleasing in God’s sight? How should church discipline function? What kind of authority does the church have? How should a church be governed? What are the offices or leadership roles in the church? What are the different activities in the life of the church? Why is church attendance and participation important for every believer? What is the meaning of baptism? What is the meaning of the Lord’s Supper and how should it be observed? What is worship and how should we worship in the church? What does the Bible, church history and the church fathers teach us about how church should function today? (2 units)
Character Development– Overcoming Temptation (2 units)
We all face temptations, and we all have certain temptations that we wonder if we’ll ever conquer permanently. This course in character will look at temptation in a new way that will help you get over the things that are keeping you from the abundant life God planned for you. This is not a shame-based approach, nor a guilt- nor condemnation- nor fear-based approach. Rather, it is a whole new way of looking at sin and temptation that will help set you free.
Character Development is a series of courses on the most important quality of a Christian: Christlike character. It’s the very opposite of the hypocrisy Jesus condemned in the religious leaders of His day. God wants us to walk in victory and become like His Son, Jesus Christ (Romans 8:28-29). Learning all about the Lord and the Bible is great. Learning to minister in power is wonderful. But if we do not develop His character we will eventually get shot down by the world, the flesh, or the devil. God has definite steps to achieve victory in each area of our lives and the twelve Character Development courses are where you’ll learn them. (2 units)
Spiritual Disciplines (2 units)
Sin as a condition works its way out through the “bodily members,” that is, the ingrained habits of the body (Romans 7:5). And there is no slavery that can compare to the slavery of ingrained habits of sin. Sin is part of the internal structure of our lives. No special effort is needed to produce it. No wonder we feel trapped.
Our ordinary method of dealing with ingrained sin is to launch a frontal attack. We rely on willpower and determination. Whatever the issue for us – anger, fear, bitterness, gluttony, pride, lust, substance abuse – we determine never to do it again; we pray against it, set our will against it. But the struggle is often in vain. What we must have is “an inside job,” an inner transformation. It is by God’s grace that we win our battle against evil.
God has given us the Disciplines of the spiritual life as a means of receiving His grace. The Disciplines allow us to place ourselves before God so that He can transform us. In this course, we will learn about the Spiritual Disciplines from the Scriptures and practice them in the classroom. You will have an opportunity to both learn about and put into practice these treasures from God. Will you join me in this exciting quest? (2 units)
The Very Flame of Yahweh: in Song of Solomon (2 units)
The phrase “the song of songs, which is Solomon’s” is a Hebraic way of saying that this is the greatest song of all songs ever written, yet why is it so unique? On the surface it depicts a maturing love relationship between King Solomon and a young maiden, yet on a deeper level it reflects the Lord’s desire for greater intimacy with His people. God’s aim is to restore the first commandment to first place in our lives, which is to love Him with all of our heart. Yet how is wholehearted love for Him cultivated and grown? How are obstacles to intimacy with Him removed? How do we relate with God like He originally intended in the Garden of Eden? Answers to those questions can be found in the Song of Solomon, and during this course we’ll be studying the Song and learning its incredible promises, principles, and practical steps for both human and divine relationships. (2 units)
Aligning with God’s End Times Purposes (2 units)
We will be studying the scriptures concerning the End Times in the words of Jesus found in Matthew 24–25 and in the gospels of Luke and Mark. Jesus said these times will be marked with deception, wars, famine, earthquakes, Christian persecution and rising lawlessness. These are the beginning of birth pangs. Among Christians he prophesied there would be betrayal, hatred, false prophets and cold-heartedness because of lawlessness.
Yet in all this, Gods’ people will prosper in these times of darkness and His light on the church will shine the brightest, as it says in Isaiah 60:1-2: “Those who know their God shall be strong and carry out great exploits” (Daniel 11:32).
This class is meant to give us understanding of what we are entering into and to receive God’s provision for becoming the overcoming church. We are headed towards the greatest times of seeing God’s power and Spirit poured out on the church and the greatest world harvest the church has seen. Are you ready? (2 units)
The Gospel of Luke & The Cross of Christ (2 units)
In Luke 9:21, Jesus informed his disciples, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed and be raised up on the third day.” According to Luke 9:45, “The disciples did not understand any of this.” Centuries later many people still don’t understand the cross of Jesus. Either it doesn’t make sense to them, or they think it was some kind of a tragic mistake. The Gospel records do not present Jesus as an unfortunate victim of the cross. Through the cross, Christ triumphed over death, made righteous the most vile of sinners, cancelled our debt, reconciled us to God, secured for us new life, triumphed over the demonic principalities and powers which oppressed us, and freed us from bondage to sin. Through the cross, Jesus transformed the most repulsive of objects into a symbol of victory and hope. In this course, you will grasp the meaning of the cross and experience its power in your daily life. You will learn what Paul experienced when he wrote, “I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ living in me; and the life I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave His life for me” (Galatians 2:20). (2 units)
Evangelism – Faculty (2 units)
In The word “evangelism” means taking the good news about salvation through Jesus Christ to other people. Jesus came to preach the gospel to the poor, and He is still doing that today through us, because we are His body (1 Corinthians 12:27). How do we learn to evangelize? Mainly by doing it. This is a “field experience” course, which involves witnessing for at least one and a half hours a week, turning in weekly lists of the people witnessed to, reading a missionary book (supplied) and writing five pages of notes on it. (2 units)
Saturday Seminar – To be announced (2 units)
In a one-day seminar on a Saturday, 10AM–4PM. Date and topic to be announced.
Theology in the Gospels – the Foundation of Our Faith (2 units)
Systematic theology is a discipline of Christian theology that formulates an orderly, rational, and coherent account of the Christian faith and beliefs. Oftentimes, we look to the epistles in the New Testament to teach us these truths. What we often forget is that the very foundation of our beliefs are rooted in the teachings of Jesus Himself in the gospels. If we do not understand what Jesus says about theology, then it would be like building a house without a foundation on it. What we soon find is that the teachings on theology that Paul, Peter, John, and the others give us in the epistles are really a further elaboration on the core teaching of Christ. So, Jesus lays the foundation of theology and the Apostles built the house upon that truth. We will we exploring and discussing what Jesus taught on these 9 branches of Systematic Theology: Bibliology – the study of the Bible, Theology Proper – the study of the doctrine of God, Christology – the study of Jesus, Pneumatology – the study of the Holy Spirit, Anthropology – the study of humanity, Soteriology – the study of Salvation, Ecclesiology – the study of the Church, Eschatology – the study of last things or end times, Angelology – the study of the angelic beings. Please join us!
Character Development – Motivational Gifts (2 units)
God has created you a unique person who can accomplish things no one else on earth can. When you find out how to tap into the hidden power of your spiritual gifts you will become a world-changer–and a happier and more fulfilled person. This class will present gifts in a new and more powerful way than you’ve ever heard before. Come and be changed and empowered for life!
Character Development is a series of courses on the most important quality of a Christian: Christlike character. It’s the very opposite of the hypocrisy Jesus condemned in the religious leaders of His day. God wants us to walk in victory and become like His Son, Jesus Christ (Romans 8:28-29). Learning all about the Lord and the Bible is great. Learning to minister in power is wonderful. But if we do not develop His character we will eventually get shot down by the world, the flesh, or the devil. God has definite steps to achieve victory in each area of our lives and the twelve Character Development courses are where you’ll learn them. (2 units)
How to Defend Your Faith (2 units)
Peter says to sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you. (1 Pet. 3:15a). Yet we have all been “nailed” at times by articulate atheists or crafty cultists who frame their unbelieving questions in such a way that we’re at a loss as to how to answer. This course will prepare you for battle, for the typical, hackneyed arguments and baffling conundrums that will come your way from unbelievers. Your confidence will grow as you gain clear, concise answers to such questions, and the skill to guide the adversary to faith in Christ. (2 units)
The Apostle Paul, Prayer and Spiritual Warfare (2 units)
As he faced profound spiritual opposition, Paul appealed to the church, “Join me in my struggle by praying to God for me,” (Rom. 15:30) and this appeal is as relevant today as it was then. If the church is going to evangelize the nations and see justice established on the earth, then she must return to the prevailing prayer that Paul exemplified in his epistles. She must recover the fierce faith of Paul’s frontal attacks against the forces of darkness that kept souls bound in the most desperate spiritual and physical captivity. She must return to a wrestling and throwing down of spiritual adversaries in the hardest, darkest places of the planet. In the Pauline epistles we find a blueprint for the house of prayer that Jesus is building, a house that will contend against every other house that seeks to exalt itself above the lordship and supremacy of Christ. In this class we will study the teachings, theological foundations and practical applications of prayer and spiritual warfare found in Paul’s letters. (2 units)
Peter, the Amazing Disciple (2 units)
Peter is a living and breathing example of how to mature in Christ. His process of transformation from Fisherman to an Effective Leader and Scholar should encourage every believer. Growing in your relationship with Christ and maturing in your faith is God’s will for all of us. As we partner with the Holy Spirit, our pathway to this maturity brings the abundant life we are called to live. (2 units)
The Word of God as Your Shield & Arrows of the Spirit (2 units)
In this class you will go on an exciting, Spirit-led journey back to the original meaning of Exodus using the inductive Bible study method. You will also learn from other students as we all share insights together. We’ll see what the commentaries have to say. And everything will be applicable to your life today. Your daily time with the Lord, your “quiet time,” will come alive as you experience God’s presence, His plan, His promise, and His words to you. This is not primarily an academic class with lots of papers, tests, etc., but rather a personal awakening to God speaking with you from His Word by His Spirit in a way you never dreamed possible before, as you experience His love, His guidance and His direction. Come and join this exciting journey. (2 units)
Evangelism – Faculty (2 units)
The word “evangelism” means taking the good news about salvation through Jesus Christ to other people. Jesus came to preach the gospel to the poor, and He is still doing that today through us, because we are His body (1 Corinthians 12:27). How do we learn to evangelize? Mainly by doing it. This is a “field experience” course, which involves witnessing for at least one and a half hours a week, turning in weekly lists of the people witnessed to, reading a missionary book (supplied) and writing five pages of notes on it. (2 units)
Saturday Seminar – To be announced (2 units)
In a one-day seminar on a Saturday, 10AM–4PM. Date and topic to be announced.
Theology in the Gospels – the Foundation of Our Faith (2 units)
Systematic theology is a discipline of Christian theology that formulates an orderly, rational, and coherent account of the Christian faith and beliefs. Oftentimes, we look to the epistles in the New Testament to teach us these truths. What we often forget is that the very foundation of our beliefs are rooted in the teachings of Jesus Himself in the gospels. If we do not understand what Jesus says about theology, then it would be like building a house without a foundation on it. What we soon find is that the teachings on theology that Paul, Peter, John, and the others give us in the epistles are really a further elaboration on the core teaching of Christ. So, Jesus lays the foundation of theology and the Apostles built the house upon that truth. We will we exploring and discussing what Jesus taught on these 9 branches of Systematic Theology: Bibliology – the study of the Bible, Theology Proper – the study of the doctrine of God, Christology – the study of Jesus, Pneumatology – the study of the Holy Spirit, Anthropology – the study of humanity, Soteriology – the study of Salvation, Ecclesiology – the study of the Church, Eschatology – the study of last things or end times, Angelology – the study of the angelic beings. Please join us!
Character Development – Motivational Gifts (2 units)
God has created you a unique person who can accomplish things no one else on earth can. When you find out how to tap into the hidden power of your spiritual gifts you will become a world-changer–and a happier and more fulfilled person. This class will present gifts in a new and more powerful way than you’ve ever heard before. Come and be changed and empowered for life!
Character Development is a series of courses on the most important quality of a Christian: Christlike character. It’s the very opposite of the hypocrisy Jesus condemned in the religious leaders of His day. God wants us to walk in victory and become like His Son, Jesus Christ (Romans 8:28-29). Learning all about the Lord and the Bible is great. Learning to minister in power is wonderful. But if we do not develop His character we will eventually get shot down by the world, the flesh, or the devil. God has definite steps to achieve victory in each area of our lives and the twelve Character Development courses are where you’ll learn them. (2 units)
How to Defend Your Faith (2 units)
Peter says to sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you. (1 Pet. 3:15a). Yet we have all been “nailed” at times by articulate atheists or crafty cultists who frame their unbelieving questions in such a way that we’re at a loss as to how to answer. This course will prepare you for battle, for the typical, hackneyed arguments and baffling conundrums that will come your way from unbelievers. Your confidence will grow as you gain clear, concise answers to such questions, and the skill to guide the adversary to faith in Christ. (2 units)
The Apostle Paul, Prayer and Spiritual Warfare (2 units)
As he faced profound spiritual opposition, Paul appealed to the church, “Join me in my struggle by praying to God for me,” (Rom. 15:30) and this appeal is as relevant today as it was then. If the church is going to evangelize the nations and see justice established on the earth, then she must return to the prevailing prayer that Paul exemplified in his epistles. She must recover the fierce faith of Paul’s frontal attacks against the forces of darkness that kept souls bound in the most desperate spiritual and physical captivity. She must return to a wrestling and throwing down of spiritual adversaries in the hardest, darkest places of the planet. In the Pauline epistles we find a blueprint for the house of prayer that Jesus is building, a house that will contend against every other house that seeks to exalt itself above the lordship and supremacy of Christ. In this class we will study the teachings, theological foundations and practical applications of prayer and spiritual warfare found in Paul’s letters. (2 units)
Peter, the Amazing Disciple (2 units)
Peter is a living and breathing example of how to mature in Christ. His process of transformation from Fisherman to an Effective Leader and Scholar should encourage every believer. Growing in your relationship with Christ and maturing in your faith is God’s will for all of us. As we partner with the Holy Spirit, our pathway to this maturity brings the abundant life we are called to live. (2 units)
The Word of God as Your Shield & Arrows of the Spirit (2 units)
In this class you will go on an exciting, Spirit-led journey back to the original meaning of Exodus using the inductive Bible study method. You will also learn from other students as we all share insights together. We’ll see what the commentaries have to say. And everything will be applicable to your life today. Your daily time with the Lord, your “quiet time,” will come alive as you experience God’s presence, His plan, His promise, and His words to you. This is not primarily an academic class with lots of papers, tests, etc., but rather a personal awakening to God speaking with you from His Word by His Spirit in a way you never dreamed possible before, as you experience His love, His guidance and His direction. Come and join this exciting journey. (2 units)
Evangelism – Faculty (2 units)
The word “evangelism” means taking the good news about salvation through Jesus Christ to other people. Jesus came to preach the gospel to the poor, and He is still doing that today through us, because we are His body (1 Corinthians 12:27). How do we learn to evangelize? Mainly by doing it. This is a “field experience” course, which involves witnessing for at least one and a half hours a week, turning in weekly lists of the people witnessed to, reading a missionary book (supplied) and writing five pages of notes on it. (2 units)
Saturday Seminar – To be announced (2 units)
In a one-day seminar on a Saturday, 10AM–4PM. Date and topic to be announced.
Ecclesiology – The Doctrine of the Church (2 units)
The church is the community of all true believers for all time. The church is so precious to Jesus that He calls her His “bride” and so very much bone of His bone and flesh of His flesh that He calls it His “body.” “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church.” (Eph. 5:31-32) The church is made of all those who are saved. Jesus said, “I will build My church and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it” (Matt. 16:18). The church that Jesus will build and protect is “the fullness of Him who fills all in all” (Eph. 1:22-23).
Ecclesiology is the branch of systematic theology where we study the church of Jesus Christ in all its detail. In this course we will be looking in depth at the following aspects of the church: What is necessary to make a church? How can we recognize a true church? What is the purpose and function of the church? How can we have unity in the church? What makes a church that is pleasing in God’s sight? How should church discipline function? What kind of authority does the church have? How should a church be governed? What are the offices or leadership roles in the church? What are the different activities in the life of the church? Why is church attendance and participation important for every believer? What is the meaning of baptism? What is the meaning of the Lord’s Supper and how should it be observed? What is worship and how should we worship in the church? What does the Bible, church history and the church fathers teach us about how church should function today? (2 units)
Character Development– Overcoming Temptation (2 units)
We all face temptations, and we all have certain temptations that we wonder if we’ll ever conquer permanently. This course in character will look at temptation in a new way that will help you get over the things that are keeping you from the abundant life God planned for you. This is not a shame-based approach, nor a guilt- nor condemnation- nor fear-based approach. Rather, it is a whole new way of looking at sin and temptation that will help set you free.
Character Development is a series of courses on the most important quality of a Christian: Christlike character. It’s the very opposite of the hypocrisy Jesus condemned in the religious leaders of His day. God wants us to walk in victory and become like His Son, Jesus Christ (Romans 8:28-29). Learning all about the Lord and the Bible is great. Learning to minister in power is wonderful. But if we do not develop His character we will eventually get shot down by the world, the flesh, or the devil. God has definite steps to achieve victory in each area of our lives and the twelve Character Development courses are where you’ll learn them. (2 units)
Spiritual Disciplines (2 units)
Sin as a condition works its way out through the “bodily members,” that is, the ingrained habits of the body (Romans 7:5). And there is no slavery that can compare to the slavery of ingrained habits of sin. Sin is part of the internal structure of our lives. No special effort is needed to produce it. No wonder we feel trapped.
Our ordinary method of dealing with ingrained sin is to launch a frontal attack. We rely on willpower and determination. Whatever the issue for us – anger, fear, bitterness, gluttony, pride, lust, substance abuse – we determine never to do it again; we pray against it, set our will against it. But the struggle is often in vain. What we must have is “an inside job,” an inner transformation. It is by God’s grace that we win our battle against evil.
God has given us the Disciplines of the spiritual life as a means of receiving His grace. The Disciplines allow us to place ourselves before God so that He can transform us. In this course, we will learn about the Spiritual Disciplines from the Scriptures and practice them in the classroom. You will have an opportunity to both learn about and put into practice these treasures from God. Will you join me in this exciting quest? (2 units)
The Very Flame of Yahweh: in Song of Solomon (2 units)
The phrase “the song of songs, which is Solomon’s” is a Hebraic way of saying that this is the greatest song of all songs ever written, yet why is it so unique? On the surface it depicts a maturing love relationship between King Solomon and a young maiden, yet on a deeper level it reflects the Lord’s desire for greater intimacy with His people. God’s aim is to restore the first commandment to first place in our lives, which is to love Him with all of our heart. Yet how is wholehearted love for Him cultivated and grown? How are obstacles to intimacy with Him removed? How do we relate with God like He originally intended in the Garden of Eden? Answers to those questions can be found in the Song of Solomon, and during this course we’ll be studying the Song and learning its incredible promises, principles, and practical steps for both human and divine relationships. (2 units)
Aligning with God’s End Times Purposes (2 units)
We will be studying the scriptures concerning the End Times in the words of Jesus found in Matthew 24–25 and in the gospels of Luke and Mark. Jesus said these times will be marked with deception, wars, famine, earthquakes, Christian persecution and rising lawlessness. These are the beginning of birth pangs. Among Christians he prophesied there would be betrayal, hatred, false prophets and cold-heartedness because of lawlessness.
Yet in all this, Gods’ people will prosper in these times of darkness and His light on the church will shine the brightest, as it says in Isaiah 60:1-2: “Those who know their God shall be strong and carry out great exploits” (Daniel 11:32).
This class is meant to give us understanding of what we are entering into and to receive God’s provision for becoming the overcoming church. We are headed towards the greatest times of seeing God’s power and Spirit poured out on the church and the greatest world harvest the church has seen. Are you ready? (2 units)
The Gospel of Luke & The Cross of Christ (2 units)
In Luke 9:21, Jesus informed his disciples, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed and be raised up on the third day.” According to Luke 9:45, “The disciples did not understand any of this.” Centuries later many people still don’t understand the cross of Jesus. Either it doesn’t make sense to them, or they think it was some kind of a tragic mistake. The Gospel records do not present Jesus as an unfortunate victim of the cross. Through the cross, Christ triumphed over death, made righteous the most vile of sinners, cancelled our debt, reconciled us to God, secured for us new life, triumphed over the demonic principalities and powers which oppressed us, and freed us from bondage to sin. Through the cross, Jesus transformed the most repulsive of objects into a symbol of victory and hope. In this course, you will grasp the meaning of the cross and experience its power in your daily life. You will learn what Paul experienced when he wrote, “I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ living in me; and the life I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave His life for me” (Galatians 2:20). (2 units)
Evangelism – Faculty (2 units)
In The word “evangelism” means taking the good news about salvation through Jesus Christ to other people. Jesus came to preach the gospel to the poor, and He is still doing that today through us, because we are His body (1 Corinthians 12:27). How do we learn to evangelize? Mainly by doing it. This is a “field experience” course, which involves witnessing for at least one and a half hours a week, turning in weekly lists of the people witnessed to, reading a missionary book (supplied) and writing five pages of notes on it. (2 units)
Saturday Seminar – To be announced (2 units)
In a one-day seminar on a Saturday, 10AM–4PM. Date and topic to be announced.
Theology in the Gospels – the Foundation of Our Faith (2 units)
Systematic theology is a discipline of Christian theology that formulates an orderly, rational, and coherent account of the Christian faith and beliefs. Oftentimes, we look to the epistles in the New Testament to teach us these truths. What we often forget is that the very foundation of our beliefs are rooted in the teachings of Jesus Himself in the gospels. If we do not understand what Jesus says about theology, then it would be like building a house without a foundation on it. What we soon find is that the teachings on theology that Paul, Peter, John, and the others give us in the epistles are really a further elaboration on the core teaching of Christ. So, Jesus lays the foundation of theology and the Apostles built the house upon that truth. We will we exploring and discussing what Jesus taught on these 9 branches of Systematic Theology: Bibliology – the study of the Bible, Theology Proper – the study of the doctrine of God, Christology – the study of Jesus, Pneumatology – the study of the Holy Spirit, Anthropology – the study of humanity, Soteriology – the study of Salvation, Ecclesiology – the study of the Church, Eschatology – the study of last things or end times, Angelology – the study of the angelic beings. Please join us!
Character Development – Motivational Gifts (2 units)
God has created you a unique person who can accomplish things no one else on earth can. When you find out how to tap into the hidden power of your spiritual gifts you will become a world-changer–and a happier and more fulfilled person. This class will present gifts in a new and more powerful way than you’ve ever heard before. Come and be changed and empowered for life!
Character Development is a series of courses on the most important quality of a Christian: Christlike character. It’s the very opposite of the hypocrisy Jesus condemned in the religious leaders of His day. God wants us to walk in victory and become like His Son, Jesus Christ (Romans 8:28-29). Learning all about the Lord and the Bible is great. Learning to minister in power is wonderful. But if we do not develop His character we will eventually get shot down by the world, the flesh, or the devil. God has definite steps to achieve victory in each area of our lives and the twelve Character Development courses are where you’ll learn them. (2 units)
How to Defend Your Faith (2 units)
Peter says to sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you. (1 Pet. 3:15a). Yet we have all been “nailed” at times by articulate atheists or crafty cultists who frame their unbelieving questions in such a way that we’re at a loss as to how to answer. This course will prepare you for battle, for the typical, hackneyed arguments and baffling conundrums that will come your way from unbelievers. Your confidence will grow as you gain clear, concise answers to such questions, and the skill to guide the adversary to faith in Christ. (2 units)
The Apostle Paul, Prayer and Spiritual Warfare (2 units)
As he faced profound spiritual opposition, Paul appealed to the church, “Join me in my struggle by praying to God for me,” (Rom. 15:30) and this appeal is as relevant today as it was then. If the church is going to evangelize the nations and see justice established on the earth, then she must return to the prevailing prayer that Paul exemplified in his epistles. She must recover the fierce faith of Paul’s frontal attacks against the forces of darkness that kept souls bound in the most desperate spiritual and physical captivity. She must return to a wrestling and throwing down of spiritual adversaries in the hardest, darkest places of the planet. In the Pauline epistles we find a blueprint for the house of prayer that Jesus is building, a house that will contend against every other house that seeks to exalt itself above the lordship and supremacy of Christ. In this class we will study the teachings, theological foundations and practical applications of prayer and spiritual warfare found in Paul’s letters. (2 units)
Peter, the Amazing Disciple (2 units)
Peter is a living and breathing example of how to mature in Christ. His process of transformation from Fisherman to an Effective Leader and Scholar should encourage every believer. Growing in your relationship with Christ and maturing in your faith is God’s will for all of us. As we partner with the Holy Spirit, our pathway to this maturity brings the abundant life we are called to live. (2 units)
The Word of God as Your Shield & Arrows of the Spirit (2 units)
In this class you will go on an exciting, Spirit-led journey back to the original meaning of Exodus using the inductive Bible study method. You will also learn from other students as we all share insights together. We’ll see what the commentaries have to say. And everything will be applicable to your life today. Your daily time with the Lord, your “quiet time,” will come alive as you experience God’s presence, His plan, His promise, and His words to you. This is not primarily an academic class with lots of papers, tests, etc., but rather a personal awakening to God speaking with you from His Word by His Spirit in a way you never dreamed possible before, as you experience His love, His guidance and His direction. Come and join this exciting journey. (2 units)
Evangelism – Faculty (2 units)
The word “evangelism” means taking the good news about salvation through Jesus Christ to other people. Jesus came to preach the gospel to the poor, and He is still doing that today through us, because we are His body (1 Corinthians 12:27). How do we learn to evangelize? Mainly by doing it. This is a “field experience” course, which involves witnessing for at least one and a half hours a week, turning in weekly lists of the people witnessed to, reading a missionary book (supplied) and writing five pages of notes on it. (2 units)
Saturday Seminar – To be announced (2 units)
In a one-day seminar on a Saturday, 10AM–4PM. Date and topic to be announced.
Degree Programs
Harvest Bible University offers degree programs to fit the varying needs of individual students. The following pages describe the different degrees and their requirements. We strongly encourage you to work toward your degree. Many people want to “simply take a few courses in the Bible.” That’s wonderful, and we have arranged the schedule to make this possible, because we want everyone to be able to learn God’s Word. We’re glad to have you take just one course, or as many as you like.
However, we suggest that you work toward a degree because there is great value in setting a goal, working toward it, and completing it. In fact, one of the reasons a university degree is important in our society today is that it demonstrates a person is able to finish what he or she starts.
There are other values, too, such as the fact that the curriculum is carefully designed and scheduled to provide each student with a complete, balanced education in the Bible, Christian life, and ministry. Leaving out classes creates gaps which make a person vulnerable in life and doctrine.
But whatever you choose, we welcome you and offer you the freedom to meet your needs here in Bible university. We’re here to serve you.
How the Degrees Build
Here is how the degrees build on each other. Choose the level you desire to attain.
Year 1 | Certificate in Biblical Studies – Basic Bible and Theology | (48) Units
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Year 2 | Associate of Ministry – Basic Ministry Skills | (48) Units
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Year 3 | Ministerial Diploma – Pastorate or Eldership | (48) Units
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Year 4 | Bachelor of Ministry – Full Bible University Education | (48) Units
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Year 5 | Master of Ministry – Specialist | (48) Units
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Year 6 | Master of Missions – Missionary | (48) Units
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Year 7 | Master of Divinity – Professional Ministry | (48) Units
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Year 8 | Doctor of Ministry – Highest Professional Level | (48) Units
Departments
Each course at Harvest is offered by one of six departments: Bible, Theology, Language, Character, Ministry, or Evangelism. Every degree should have courses from all six departments so as to develop breadth and balance in the student’s life. Specific suggestions are delineated in the section on degree descriptions.
Course Level
Harvest Bible University has been purposely structured with many locations so that students may remain in their own area to minister while attending university to train for greater effectiveness. This decentralized approach requires that provision must be made to offer students sufficient courses for their degrees at each campus. Therefore, each course is carefully constructed so that various levels of students may take it simultaneously. This multi-track approach means that homework requirements, grading scale, and class participation activities will differ for undergraduate and graduate students appropriate to their level.
Course Numbering System
Courses are identified by a two-letter department name abbreviation followed by a three-digit course number, such as TH-434. If the course spans more than one quarter a letter is appended to the course number to indicate which part of the series it is, such as CD-121a, CD-121b.
Department abbreviations are as follows:
BI – Bible | TH – Theology | LG – Language | CD – Character | MN – Ministry | EV – Evangelism
Courses are numbered according to their recommended level to aid students in developing a long-term educational plan. However, students are free to take courses that fit their needs at any time in their program.
Lower Division: (100 – 199) First year | (200 – 299) Second year
Upper Division: (300 – 399) Third year | (400 – 499) Fourth year
Graduate: (500 – 599) Fifth through eighth years
Languages of Instruction
Harvest is the university for all people, the place where people of all races and ethnicities come together as the family of God to learn at His feet. Courses are taught in any language with enough students to constitute a class. You can tell what courses are available in a particular language by looking at the current schedule which specifies the language for each course.
Majors and Concentrations
Students may major in Ministry, Missions, or Divinity, based on their level (undergraduate or graduate) and which of the three Harvest schools they choose to major in.
Courses are offered by six different departments to all students in the three schools. A certain number of units is recommended in each of the six departments for each degree, but the student is free to choose the courses that will be most beneficial for his or her own gifts, calling and ministry situation.
Character Development – How to Fulfill Your Call in Life (2 units)
God has created you a unique person who can accomplish things no one else on earth can. When you discover and fulfill your destiny, you will become a world-changer—and a happier and more fulfilled person. Come and be changed and empowered for life!
Character Development is a series of topics on the most important quality of a Christian – character. It’s the very opposite of the hypocrisy Jesus condemned in the religious leaders of His day. God wants us to walk in victory and become like His Son, Jesus Christ (Rom. 8:28-29). Learning all about the Lord and the Bible is great. Learning to minister in power is wonderful. But if we do not develop His character we will eventually get shot down by the world, the flesh, or the devil. God has definite steps to achieve victory in each area of our lives and the twelve Character Development courses are where you’ll learn them.
Second Coming of Christ (2 units)
Who could be more wonderful than God the Father, who gave His only begotten Son. One day the trumpet will sound and the world as we know it will end. Jesus Christ will appear in the sky and every eye will see Him coming with great power and glory. The greatest event in history—coming soon to your world! Are you ready? Now is the time to get ready. This course will electrify you and prepare you for the most important day in your life and in history. Jesus Christ is coming again, this time as King of kings and Lord of lords.
Hermeneutics – Six Rules of Biblical Interpretation (2 units)
God’s Word is His treasure trove of truth for all people everywhere. In the Bible, God speaks to us personally about who He is, what His plan of redemption and salvation is for us, and how we are to live in light of the amazing truth that He created us and loves us with an everlasting love. God has reached out to us and wants a personal relationship with us. That is amazing news. God has indeed spoken and His words are recorded forever. Since God has spoken, it is crucial that we understand everything that He has said to the best of our ability. We must therefore learn (as the most important of all), how to read the Bible for all its worth. There are certain rules and principles that apply to biblical interpretation and the task of understanding what the Bible proclaims is “Hermeneutics.”
Hermeneutics is the art and science of biblical interpretation. It is a science in that certain rules apply. It is an art in that the more you apply these rules, the better you get at it. In this course, our goal will be to learn what these rules teach and say and work at applying them to the text of the Bible. We will grow in our ability to interpret the Word of God by becoming pros at applying six key rules to various texts in Scripture. These rules apply to all of Scripture and give us a memorable and methodical way to draw out or “exegete” the treasures of the Word. I look forward to our journey together this quarter!
Divine Mysteries Revealed By God in Job (2 units)
In a conversation He initiates, God asks Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth…?” (Job 1:9) After that question, intense disappointment, loss, and pain are unleashed upon Job, yet out of this suffering, profound questions also emerge. What does this story say about God, His character, His will, His ways, and how He runs the universe? In chapter after chapter Job fearlessly questions God, and in the end God answers audibly from a whirlwind. That answer is an exploration of the cosmos and the mysteries within it, and in that journey through creation are profound lessons for us to learn. In this class we’ll study the divine speeches, and what we learn about joy, judgment, justice and other topics will deeply affect our lives as it affected Job’s life.
How to Be Abide in Christ and Be Transformed (2 units)
The impending departure of Jesus represented for the disciples of Jesus a serious test. It was crucial that they pass this test. So on the eve of His arrest, trial and crucifixion, Jesus set aside time to distill for His disciples the most important principles of the Christian life. He expressed these truths in the form of Three Priorities. These priorities are recorded in John 13–17. In this course we will learn how to shape our lives and ministries around these priorities, and so enjoy a deeper experience of the life and power of Jesus. “In the world you have tribulation,” Jesus said, “but take courage; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Jesus also told His disciples that it was His Father’s will that they “bear much fruit. . . fruit that remains.” In this course we will learn what conditions are necessary in order to lead fruitful Christian lives and ministries.
Apologetics (2 units)
Peter says to “sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you” (1 Pet. 3:15a). Yet we have all been “nailed” at times by articulate atheists or crafty cultists who frame their unbelieving questions in such a way that we’re at a loss as to how to answer. This course will prepare you for battle, for the typical, hackneyed arguments and baffling conundrums that will come your way from unbelievers. Your confidence will grow as you gain clear, concise answers to such questions, and the skill to guide the adversary to faith in Christ. (2 units)
Evangelism (2 units)
The word “evangelism” means taking the good news about salvation through Jesus Christ to other people. Jesus came to preach the gospel to the poor, and He is still doing that today through us, because we are His body (1 Corinthians 12:27). How do we learn to evangelize? Mainly by doing it. This is a “field experience” course, which involves witnessing for at least one and a half hours a week, turning in weekly lists of the people witnessed to, reading a missionary book (supplied) and writing five pages of notes on it.
Saturday Seminar – To be announced (2 units)
In a one-day seminar on a Saturday, 10AM–4PM. Date and topic to be announced.
