REQUIRED COURSES (16)

BIB 301 • 3 Credit Hours

Biblical Covenants and the Story of Redemption

Prerequisites: BIB 201 Biblical Theology

An advanced study of the major biblical covenants and how they progressively unfold the story of redemption. Students examine the Adamic covenant of creation, the Noahic covenant of preservation, the Abrahamic covenant of promise, the Mosaic covenant of law, the Davidic covenant of kingship, and the New Covenant established in the blood of Christ. The course traces how each covenant builds upon the previous and points forward to the next, culminating in Christ as the fulfillment of every covenantal promise. Students gain a unifying lens for reading the entire Bible — recognizing how the covenants form the spine of the redemptive story and shape the believer’s identity, inheritance, and calling in Christ today.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify and articulate the distinctive features of each major biblical covenant.
• Trace the progressive development of God’s covenantal dealings from Genesis to Revelation.
• Explain how each covenant points to and finds its fulfillment in Christ.
• Apply covenantal theology to personal identity, inheritance, and calling in Christ.
• Use covenantal frameworks to interpret individual passages of Scripture in their redemptive context.

BIB 302 • 3 Credit Hours

Genesis: Beginnings and the Foundations of God’s Plan

Prerequisites: BIB 101 Old Testament Survey

A focused study of the book of Genesis, examining the foundational themes that shape the entire biblical narrative: creation, the fall, the flood, the dispersion of the nations, the covenant call of Abraham, and the patriarchal narratives of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. Students explore how Genesis lays the theological foundation for everything that follows in Scripture — the doctrines of God, humanity, sin, redemption, election, covenant, blessing, and providence. Special attention is given to the historicity and theological weight of Genesis 1–11, the apologetic significance of the creation narrative, and the way God’s character and purposes are revealed through the lives of the patriarchs.

Learning Outcomes:

• Articulate the major theological themes introduced in Genesis 1–11.
• Defend the historical and theological reliability of the Genesis creation account.
• Trace God’s covenantal call and dealings through the patriarchal narratives.
• Identify how Genesis lays the foundation for biblical doctrines developed throughout Scripture.
• Apply the lessons of Genesis to questions of identity, calling, and God’s providential dealings today.

BIB 303 • 3 Credit Hours

Old Testament Kings

Prerequisites: BIB 101 Old Testament Survey

A study of the major kings of Israel and Judah and the historical narratives that record their reigns — primarily 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, and 1 and 2 Chronicles. Students examine the rise and fall of the united kingdom under Saul, David, and Solomon; the divided kingdom and its eventual exile; the influence of the prophets on the kings; the recurring patterns of obedience, idolatry, judgment, and restoration; and the messianic hope embedded in the Davidic line. The course extracts both the historical and theological lessons of the kings, drawing principles for spiritual leadership, the relationship between authority and accountability, and the consequences of leadership decisions for entire generations.

Learning Outcomes:

• Trace the historical narrative of Israel’s monarchy from Saul through the exile.
• Analyze the leadership decisions, character qualities, and spiritual condition of major kings.
• Examine the prophetic ministry that confronted, corrected, and counseled the kings.
• Apply leadership lessons from the kings to contemporary Christian leadership.
• Identify the messianic threads that point from the Davidic kings to Christ as the true King.

BIB 304 • 3 Credit Hours

Psalms: Prayer, Worship, and the Heart of God

Prerequisites: BIB 101 Old Testament Survey, BIB 103 Hermeneutics & Biblical Interpretation

A focused study of the book of Psalms — Israel’s prayerbook and worship hymnal, and one of the most beloved books in all of Scripture. Students examine the structure and major types of psalms (lament, praise, thanksgiving, royal, wisdom, imprecatory), the literary features of Hebrew poetry, the messianic significance of the Psalms, and the rich theology of God revealed through Israel’s worship. Particular attention is given to the Psalms as a school of prayer and worship for the contemporary believer — teaching us how to pray honestly in every season of life, how to worship God with the full range of human emotion, and how to anchor our devotional life in the unchanging character of God.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify the major literary types and structural features of the Psalms.
• Apply principles for interpreting Hebrew poetry to specific psalms.
• Trace messianic themes in the Psalms and their fulfillment in Christ.
• Use the Psalms as a model and resource for personal prayer and corporate worship.
• Articulate the doctrine of God revealed through Israel’s worship literature.

BIB 305 • 3 Credit Hours

Proverbs and Biblical Wisdom

Prerequisites: BIB 101 Old Testament Survey

An in-depth study of the book of Proverbs and the broader wisdom tradition of the Old Testament. Students examine the nature of biblical wisdom as the practical outworking of the fear of the Lord, the literary characteristics and interpretive principles of proverbial literature, and the major themes of Proverbs including diligence, speech, sexual purity, financial stewardship, friendship, parenting, leadership, and the contrast between the way of wisdom and the way of folly. The course connects Proverbs to the broader Old Testament wisdom tradition (Job, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon) and to New Testament fulfillment in Christ as “the wisdom of God.” Students leave with a practical handbook for everyday Christian living rooted in ancient biblical wisdom.

Learning Outcomes:

• Define biblical wisdom and distinguish it from secular concepts of wisdom or intelligence.
• Apply principles for interpreting proverbial literature without misuse.
• Identify the major themes of Proverbs and apply them to contemporary life.
• Connect the Old Testament wisdom tradition to Christ as “the wisdom of God.”
• Use Proverbs as a practical guide for everyday decisions in finances, relationships, speech, and work.

BIB 306 • 3 Credit Hours

Isaiah and the Messianic Prophecies

Prerequisites: BIB 101 Old Testament Survey

A focused study of the book of Isaiah, the longest and most theologically rich of the prophetic books, with particular attention to its messianic prophecies. Students examine Isaiah’s historical context (the eighth-century crisis facing Judah), the structure of the book, the major themes of judgment and restoration, and the towering messianic prophecies including the virgin birth (Isaiah 7), the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9), the Spirit-anointed Branch (Isaiah 11), the Suffering Servant (Isaiah 53), and the new heavens and new earth (Isaiah 65–66). Special attention is given to how the New Testament authors interpret and apply Isaiah’s prophecies as fulfilled in Christ, equipping students to use Isaiah evangelistically, apologetically, and pastorally.

Learning Outcomes:

• Outline the structure and major sections of the book of Isaiah.
• Analyze Isaiah’s prophecies in their original eighth-century historical context.
• Identify and exposit the major messianic prophecies in Isaiah.
• Trace how the New Testament interprets Isaiah’s prophecies as fulfilled in Christ.
• Apply Isaiah’s messianic message to evangelism, apologetics, and contemporary preaching.

BIB 307 • 3 Credit Hours

Daniel: Faithfulness in Exile and the Sovereignty of God

Prerequisites: BIB 101 Old Testament Survey

A verse-by-verse study of the book of Daniel — both its narrative chapters (1–6) and its prophetic chapters (7–12). Students examine the historical and cultural context of the Babylonian exile, the courageous faithfulness of Daniel and his three friends in a hostile pagan court, the major prophetic visions including the four beasts, the Ancient of Days, the seventy weeks, and the time of the end, and the practical lessons for believers called to faithfulness in cultures increasingly hostile to biblical conviction. Daniel emerges as both a model of personal integrity under pressure and a sourcebook for understanding God’s sovereign rule over the rise and fall of nations and the unfolding of history toward its Christ-centered conclusion.

Learning Outcomes:

• Analyze the historical and cultural context of the book of Daniel.
• Apply the model of Daniel and his friends to faithful Christian living in hostile cultures.
• Interpret the major prophetic visions of Daniel with appropriate humility and confidence.
• Articulate the doctrine of God’s sovereignty as developed throughout Daniel.
• Connect Daniel’s prophecies to New Testament eschatological teaching.

BIB 308 • 3 Credit Hours

The Gospel of John

Prerequisites: BIB 102 New Testament Survey, BIB 104 The Life & Teachings of Jesus

A verse-by-verse study of the Gospel of John — the most theologically focused of the four Gospels and a sustained presentation of Jesus as the eternal Son of God incarnate. Students examine John’s distinctive purpose, the seven signs (miracles) that structure the Gospel, the seven “I AM” statements that reveal the deity of Christ, the great discourses on the new birth, the bread of life, the good shepherd, and the way, the truth, and the life, and the climactic events of the cross, resurrection, and post-resurrection ministry. Particular attention is given to John’s emphasis on belief unto eternal life, the role of the Holy Spirit promised in the Upper Room Discourse, and the apostolic call to a life of love rooted in abiding in Christ.

Learning Outcomes:

• Articulate John’s distinctive theological purpose for writing his Gospel.
• Identify and interpret the seven signs and seven “I AM” statements.
• Examine John’s presentation of the deity, humanity, and saving work of Jesus Christ.
• Analyze the Upper Room Discourse and its teaching on the Holy Spirit.
• Apply John’s call to belief, abiding, and love to personal discipleship and ministry.

BIB 309 • 3 Credit Hours

The War Within (A Study of Galatians)

Prerequisites: BIB 102 New Testament Survey, BIB 103 Hermeneutics & Biblical Interpretation

An in-depth study of Paul’s letter to the Galatians — his most fiery defense of the gospel of grace and a foundational document on Christian liberty. Students examine the historical occasion of the letter (the Judaizer controversy), Paul’s defense of his apostolic authority, the doctrine of justification by faith apart from the works of the Law, the believer’s freedom from legalistic bondage, the ongoing internal conflict between flesh and Spirit (the war within), the fruit of the Spirit, and the practical outworking of life in the Spirit. The course addresses both the original first-century context and the perennial temptations to legalism, license, and works-based religion that the Church faces in every generation.

Learning Outcomes:

• Outline the historical occasion and central argument of Galatians.
• Defend the doctrine of justification by faith from Galatians 2–3.
• Identify the marks of legalism, license, and authentic gospel freedom.
• Apply Paul’s teaching on flesh, Spirit, and the fruit of the Spirit to personal sanctification.
• Recognize and respond to contemporary forms of legalism that distort the gospel.

BIB 310 • 3 Credit Hours

Hebrews: Christ as the Fulfillment of the Old Covenant

Prerequisites: BIB 102 New Testament Survey, BIB 201 Biblical Theology

An in-depth study of the book of Hebrews — the New Testament’s most sustained presentation of the supremacy and finality of Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of the entire Old Testament. Students examine the central argument of Hebrews — that Christ is greater than the angels, greater than Moses, greater than the Aaronic priesthood, greater than the Mosaic sacrificial system, and the mediator of a better covenant established on better promises. Special attention is given to the Christological foundation of chapters 1–10, the warning passages and their pastoral interpretation, the great hall of faith in chapter 11, and the practical exhortations to perseverance, holiness, and corporate worship in chapters 12–13.

Learning Outcomes:

• Articulate the central argument of Hebrews concerning the supremacy of Christ.
• Examine the Christological themes of Hebrews 1–10 in light of Old Testament background.
• Interpret the warning passages of Hebrews responsibly and pastorally.
• Apply the great hall of faith (Hebrews 11) to contemporary Christian discipleship.
• Use Hebrews evangelistically with believers from Jewish and works-based backgrounds.

BIB 311 • 3 Credit Hours

The Book of Revelation

Prerequisites: BIB 102 New Testament Survey

A verse-by-verse study of the book of Revelation — the climactic prophetic vision of Scripture and the final book of the biblical canon. Students examine the historical context of John’s exile on Patmos, the literary features of apocalyptic literature, the seven letters to the seven churches and their enduring relevance, the throne room vision and the worship of heaven, the seal, trumpet, and bowl judgments, the rise and fall of antichrist and Babylon, the second coming of Christ and the final judgment, and the climactic vision of the new heavens and new earth. The course aims for interpretive responsibility — neither sensationalizing prophecy nor dismissing it — equipping students to teach Revelation with confidence, humility, and clarity.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify the literary features and major interpretive approaches to apocalyptic literature.
• Apply the seven letters to the seven churches to contemporary church life.
• Outline the major prophetic visions of Revelation 4–22 and their core meanings.
• Defend the central message of Christ’s victorious return and final reign.
• Teach Revelation with interpretive responsibility, distinguishing core convictions from secondary debates.

MIN 301 • 3 Credit Hours

Building and Leading Effective Bible Studies

Prerequisites: BIB 103 Hermeneutics & Biblical Interpretation

A practical course on the design, leadership, and multiplication of effective Bible studies — one of the most strategic ministry tools in the contemporary Church. Students examine the biblical foundation for small-group Bible study, the essential elements of an effective study (preparation, leading, application, accountability), the various models of Bible study (inductive, expository, topical, life-application), the dynamics of group facilitation (asking good questions, drawing out participants, handling disagreement, keeping focus), and the practical strategies for multiplying Bible study leaders rather than merely growing one large group. The course is designed to graduate students who can not only lead a Bible study tomorrow but also train others to lead.

Learning Outcomes:

• Articulate the biblical foundation for small-group Bible study as a primary ministry tool.
• Design an effective Bible study using sound interpretive and pedagogical principles.
• Lead a Bible study with skillful facilitation, application, and group dynamics.
• Train and multiply other Bible study leaders rather than concentrating ministry in self.
• Adapt Bible study models to various contexts (church, workplace, neighborhood, online).

SPF 301 • 3 Credit Hours

Discipleship and Spiritual Formation

Prerequisites: SPF 101 Spiritual Formation, MIN 201 Evangelism & Discipleship

An advanced course on the biblical theology and practical methodology of discipleship — the central activity of the Church and the explicit final command of Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18–20). Students examine the biblical foundation for discipleship (the model of Jesus with the Twelve, the apostolic patterns of Paul with Timothy, the multiplication strategy of 2 Timothy 2:2), the essential elements of effective discipleship (relationship, intentionality, accountability, Word-centered teaching, Spirit-empowered formation), the major obstacles that prevent the contemporary Church from making disciples (programmatic substitutes, lack of personal investment, fear of accountability, addiction to numbers over depth), and the practical pathways for forming disciples who can in turn make disciples. The course aims to equip students not just with the theory of discipleship but with the practical skill to begin discipling others immediately.

Learning Outcomes:

• Articulate the biblical theology of discipleship from the Gospels and apostolic writings.
• Identify the essential elements of effective biblical discipleship.
• Diagnose the obstacles that prevent the contemporary Church from making disciples.
• Develop a practical personal discipleship pathway for ministry application.
• Begin discipling others using biblical principles and Spirit-empowered methodology.

MIN 302 • 3 Credit Hours

The Mission of the Church

Prerequisites: BIB 105 The Book of Acts & the Early Church (recommended)

A foundational course on the mission of the Church — what the Church is, what the Church does, and what God has called His Church to accomplish in the world. Students examine the biblical doctrine of the Church (its nature, marks, mission, and unity), the Great Commission as the unifying purpose of the Church (Matthew 28:18–20), the proper relationship between the local church and the universal Church, the various models of Church mission (attractional, missional, incarnational), and the practical implications of biblical missiology for contemporary church life. Special attention is given to the unbreakable connection between the Church’s mission and the Spirit’s empowerment, and to the corrective the apostolic-prophetic recovery brings to a contemporary Church too often satisfied with consumer Christianity.

Learning Outcomes:

• Articulate a biblical doctrine of the Church grounded in Scripture.
• Defend the Great Commission as the central, unifying mission of the Church.
• Compare and evaluate major contemporary models of Church mission.
• Apply biblical missiology to local church practice and decision-making.
• Identify and respond to consumer-driven distortions of the Church’s mission.

BIB 401 • 3 Credit Hours

Women in the Bible: Faith, Courage, and God’s Purpose

Prerequisites: BIB 101 Old Testament Survey, BIB 102 New Testament Survey

A comprehensive study of women throughout Scripture — examining their faith, courage, leadership, suffering, sin, redemption, and God-given purpose. Students explore the major women of the Old Testament and New Testament while giving significant attention to the women the Church has largely walked past: the unnamed, the overlooked, the ones who never make it into sermons but whose stories carry extraordinary weight. The daughters of Zelophehad who changed the laws of a nation. The woman of Abel Beth-maacah who saved an entire city with wisdom alone. The bent woman Jesus called a “daughter of Abraham” — a title He gave no one else. The women who were first to witness and first to proclaim the resurrection in a world that wouldn’t count their testimony in a court of law.

These women were not footnotes. They were forerunners.

This course is not an agenda. It is an excavation — going back into the text to recover what has always been there, and letting the full testimony of women in Scripture shape the Church’s theology, ministry, and honor culture today.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify and analyze the major women of the Old and New Testaments, including those rarely studied in traditional curricula.
• Examine the stories and significance of lesser-known and unnamed women whose contributions to God’s redemptive plan have been historically overlooked.
• Trace the consistent role of women — celebrated and forgotten alike — as essential participants in God’s unfolding redemptive story.
• Articulate a biblical theology of womanhood rooted in creation, fall, and redemption.
• Engage honestly with the cultural forces that silenced women’s voices and contrast them with the countercultural posture of Jesus and the apostolic Church.
• Apply the courage and faith of biblical women — known and unknown — to contemporary Christian living and Spirit-filled ministry.
• Equip both women and men in the Church to honor women’s biblical role and build a Kingdom culture that reflects the full image of God.

MIN 303 • 3 Credit Hours

The Practical Use of Spiritual Gifts in the Church

Prerequisites: SPF 102 The Holy Spirit & Spirit-Empowered Living

An advanced practical course on the proper exercise of the spiritual gifts in the local church. Building on the foundational doctrine of the Spirit and gifts established in SPF 102, this course focuses on practical application: identifying and stewarding one’s own spiritual gifts, recognizing the gifts in others, the proper exercise of the gifts in corporate worship and ministry, the biblical guidelines for prophecy, tongues, and interpretation in the gathered Church (1 Corinthians 14), the relationship between the gifts and church leadership, and the practical wisdom for handling controversial gift expressions with both freedom and order. The course equips students to lead Spirit-empowered ministry with both biblical authority and pastoral wisdom.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify and steward one’s own spiritual gifts in personal and corporate ministry.
• Recognize the operation of various gifts in others and steward them well.
• Apply biblical guidelines for the exercise of the gifts in corporate worship.
• Lead congregations or small groups in Spirit-empowered ministry with order and integrity.
• Navigate disagreements about the gifts with biblical wisdom and pastoral grace.