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TH101-Spiritual Formation & Prayer
A theological and practical course designed to aid the student to understand the spiritual character development required for effective spiritual ministry. The course emphasizes the development of spiritual vitality through Bible study, prayer, fasting, and devotional reading.
TEXT: Duewel Wesley L. Ablaze For God (Grand rapids: Zondervan), 1989.
Recommended Reading:
Bridges, Jerry The Pursuit of Holiness (Colorado Springs: NavPress Publishing Group), 1996.
Chandler, Diane J. Christian Spiritual Formation (Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press), 2014.
Sheldrake, Phillip, Spirituality: A Brief History 2nd ed. (Malden MA: Blackwell), 2013.
TH110 Old Testament Survey
A study of general issues pertaining to the Old Testament: the Pentateuchal, Historical, Poetical and Prophetic books. Matters such as authorship, date, historical background, and critical theories will be discussed for the biblical books Genesis through Malachi and their contents will be surveyed. An understanding of the Old Testament Scriptures is vital for those involved in ministry.
TEXT: Encountering the Old Testament, Bill T. Arnold & Bryan E Beyer ISBN: 978-0-8010-4953-8
TH112 Old Testament Survey II
A continuation of the study of general issues pertaining to the Old Testament: the Pentateuchal, Historical, Poetical and Prophetic books. Matters such as authorship, date, historical background, and critical theories will be discussed for the biblical books Genesis through Malachi and their contents will be surveyed. An understanding of the Old Testament Scriptures is vital for those involved in ministry.
TEXT: Encountering the Old Testament, Bill T. Arnold & Bryan E Beyer ISBN: 978-0-8010-4953-8
TH120 New Testament Survey
A study of the inter-biblical period, the first-century environment, includes a survey of the four Gospels, the epistles and the Apocalpse of John. Includes the unique features, contributions, and content of each book as well as an assessment of critical methodologies in Gospel studies.
TEXT: Encountering the New Testament, Walter Elwell & Robert Yarbrough ISBN: 978-0-8010-3964-5
TH130 Hermeneutics
An introductory course on the principles for interpreting Scripture. It summarizes the need for hermeneutical principles and explores the qualifications, tools, and goals of a biblical interpreter. The course includes a unit on the general and specific principles for interpreting the Bible, a unit on genres, and a unit on applying the principles. Students develop skills by practicing the principles in the provided exercises.
TEXT: Living by the Book, Howard Hendricks ISBN: 978-0-8024-0823-5
TH150 Holy Spirit
An exegetical and theological study of the biblical teaching concerning the person and work of the Holy Spirit.
TEXT: TBD
TH160 Spiritual Leadership I
A study of leadership development. Emphasis is given to leadership theory, theorists, and the practice of leadership development. Clearly communicating God’s vision for the church will be understood. Leadership styles and mentoring future leaders, and leading by example will be examined and implemented.
TEXT: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John C. Maxwell
ISBN: 978-0-7852-8837-4
TH170 Acts
A thorough study of the content, purposes, principles, and applications of Acts. The course emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in the early church and today. Attention is given to the geographical, numerical, cultural, and theological
growth of the church from Jerusalem to Rome. The journeys of Paul are examined as the background for his epistles.
TEXT: Acts: Logion Commentary, Stanley Horton
ISBN: 978-1-60731-139-3
TH180 Living By Faith
Within the overall context of this course, three major areas relative to the believer’s life of faith will be highlighted: the Biblical, the theological, and the practical. The emphasis placed in sharing with the students God’s master plan of faith is to live a victorious successful Christian life in all facets of daily living. Faith is a way of life and life includes the eternal perspective. The students will be introduced to the importance and power of faith as it relates to the individual believer’s relationship to God, and His word and to the student’s application of faith in the home, the church and the marketplace.
TEXT: Faith For Life, Keith A. Butler
TH190 Evangelism: Theology & Practice
A study of the theology of evangelism as revealed in the scriptures and of the practice of evangelism, especially in the program of the local church. The course will identify and challenge assumptions about traditional methods of evangelism and explore alternative ways of thinking and action in ministry. Leaders will be equipped as evangelists with the ability to contextualize the Gospel through friendship evangelism and to reconcile seekers to God.
TEXT: Becoming a Contagious Christian, Bill Hybels & Mark Mittleberg ISBN: 978-0-310-21008-5
HS 195 A/G History, Missions and Governance
This course is a study to give the students an understanding of the Assemblies of God history, missions, and governance. Historically the course is covered by studying the stories of people influential in the development of the Assemblies of God. Theological attention is given to the development of the Tenants of Faith and theology of missions with an emphasis on the people that were involved in the process. Organizationally, the General Council Constitution and Bylaws will be reviewed with a focus on the structure of the Assemblies of God as well as local church organization.
TEXT: People of the Spirit, Gary McGee & General Council Minutes
ISBN: 978-1-60731-375-5
TH140 Homiletics
Biblical Preaching 1 provides principles for biblical preaching, with an emphasis on Spirit empowered expository sermon development from the Word of God. This course includes study of preaching through a Bible book and specialized forms of expository preaching.
TEXT: Anointed Expository Preaching, Stephen Olford ISBN: 978-0-8054-3129-2 or Spirit Empowered Peaching By Dr. Mozart Dor
Courses and Programmes
TH 201 Introduction to Pentecostal Doctrine
This introductory course in Pentecostal theology provides an overview of biblical doctrines significant to the Pentecostal tradition. Particular attention is given to the Person and work of the Holy Spirit, the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, and the role of spiritual gifts in ministry.
TEXT: The Holy Spirit, Anthony Palma ISBN: 978-0-88243-786-6
TH210 Prison Epistles
The goal for the student is a better understanding of culture, period times, religious currents in which each book was written as well as a clearer understanding of the text itself using the New International Biblical Commentary of Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon, otherwise known as the prison epistles. This will be accomplished by highlighting important texts, adding complementary notes and listing a bibliography where the student can do further research.
TEXT: Paul For Everyone, N.T. Wright
TH 220 Relationships in Ministry
This course will provide a general overview of the entire scope of ministerial ethics. It will address different ethical issues from biblical and theological perspectives. The course will help the student establish basic methods and approaches to maintaining high ethical standards in their lives.
TEXT: Ministerial Ethics, Joel Trull & James Carter ISBN: 978-0-8010-2755-0
MIS 101 Spirit Empowered Churches
A practical introduction and study of transitioning existing churches and planting new churches to become life-giving entities within the community. Emphasis is placed on personal discipleship of local church leaders whether their ministry call is pastoral or to serve voluntarily.
TEXT: Spirit Empowered Churches, Alton Garrison
ISBN: 978-1-68154-001-6
TH 230 Synoptic Gospels: The Life and Teachings of Christ
This course will concentrate on major events in the life of Christ. The course will focus on the time, place, circumstances, and people involved in the Lord’s ministry. The goal of the course is to increase students’ understanding of the Lord’s message, ministry and mission, and to inspire them to be better ministers of the gospel of Christ.
TEXT: Jesus the Messiah, Robert Stein
ISBN: 978-0-8308-5185
TH 235 Conflict Resolution
A study devoted to the resolution of conflict in the local church. The reasons for churches becoming unhealthy and how God wants to heal them are examined. The lordship of Jesus Christ and His methodology in resolving conflict form the basis of this study.
TEXT: Making Peace, Jim Van Yperen ISBN: 978-0-8024-3185-1
TH 240 Eschatology
Eschatology is the branch of theology, which deals with ultimate or final things. Views of the rapture, tribulation, millennium, judgment, the new heavens and new earth, final states and other topics related to eschatology will be discussed.
TEXT: Our Destiny, Bible Teaching on the Last Things, Stanley Horton
ISBN: 978-088243-246-5
TH 245 Introduction to Theology
An introductory study in theology structured around the sixteen points of the Statement of Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God. The course covers biblical doctrine with a Pentecostal perspective within the larger frame- work of Protestant, evangelical Christianity.
TEXT: Bible Doctrines, William Menzies & Stanley Horton ISBN: 978-1-60731-334-2
TH 260 Romans
Paul’s letter to the church in Rome is the most extensive theological presentation in the New Testament. For this reason, it has demanded the attention of biblical students in every era. Yet, there are significant passages in Romans that are paralleled in other NT writings, indicating that Paul is addressing important issues that are not entirely new.
TEXT: Encountering the Book of Romans 2014 Ed., Douglas Moo
ISBN: 978-0-8010-4966-8
MIS270 Theology of Missions
Introduction course into the science of missions. A survey of theology, history, and methods of Christian missions. Special emphasis on recent developments, crucial issues, current trends and missions as they are carried out through the local and national churches.
TEXT: Missions in the Age of the Spirit, John York
ISBN: 0-88243-464-0
HIS 300 AG Constitution, Bylaws & Parliamentary Law
This course familiarizes the student on the Constitution and Bylaws governing the General Council as to nomenclature and procedure by which we operate as a fellowship. The student will also be introduced to Parliamentary Law. The General Council, District Council, and the local church conducts business according to the accepted practices and procedures for all deliberative societies. The student will be able to participate or lead a business section based on the materials covered in this course.
TEXT: The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure, Alice Sturgis
ISBN: 978-0071365130
TH310 Apologetics
This course focuses on what and why of our beliefs. Josh McDowell has been on the forefront of this issue for years and writes from a firsthand encounter with modernity. It gives us a basis from which to defend our beliefs against the onslaught of liberal thinking, concepts and practices so prevalent in our world today, but contrary to the truth taught from Scripture.
TEXT: A Ready Defense, Josh McDowell ISBN: 978-0-8407-4419-7
MIS 320 Church Administration, Law & Finance
A theological and practical study of the wide-ranging daily life issues of running a church- – organizational, financial, legal, and people issues.
TEXT: Leadership Handbook on Management and Administration, James D. Berkley ISBN: 0-8010-6814-0
TH330 Corinthians
This course is the study of two letters of Paul to the Corinthians. Attention is given to the historical background and the varied issues in the Corinthian church to which Paul responds.
TEXT: 1 & 2 Corinthians: Logion Commentary, Stanley Horton ISBN: 978-0-88243-853-5
TH340 Pastoral Ministry
This course will aid students to develop competency in pastoral ministry through a study of being called to a church, beginning a pastoral ministry, building relationships, leading a church, and leaving a church field. Practical ministry matters, as well as theological and philosophical considerations, will include training in planning preaching, administrating the ordinances, performing weddings, conducting funerals and ordinations, visiting, counseling, and sustaining spiritual growth.
TEXT: Practical Guide for Pastoral Ministry, Stan Toler ISBN 978-1-943140-31-2
TH350 Pentateuch
This course will serve as a general introduction to the theology of the first five books of the Bible. The course will ad- dress various topics, including the doctrine and nature of creation, the nature of sin and redemption, the importance of holiness in life and worship, and the primacy of covenant in all of God’s dealings with individuals and the whole nation of Israel. As the result of this course, students will gain a better understanding of the major themes and doc- trines presented in the Pentateuch, which serve as the foundation of all further revelations. The major objective of the course will be also to strengthen the students’ commitment to God and His Word.
TEXT: Intro to the Old Testament Pentateuch, Herbert Wolf ISBN: 978-0-8024-4156-4
TH360 Poetic Books
This course will serve as a study of the five poetic books of the Bible- – Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastics, and Song of Songs.
TEXT: Intro. to Old Testament Poetic Books Rev. and Exp., C. Hassell Bullock ISBN: 978-0-8024-4157-2
TH370—Biblical Preaching 2
This course will concentrate on the role of the preacher and his or her ability to communicate the clear message of the “Good News” of Jesus Christ to a culture that is continually changing. The course combines elements from Biblical Preaching 1 with principles of sermon delivery. Each student delivers expository sermons before the professor and class members. The student who successfully completes this course will be able to: (a) deliver an effective expository sermon to a typical congregation, (b) critique a sermon in a manner that improves his own preaching and (c) evaluate his readiness and willingness to accept the responsibility of a regular preaching ministry. TH140 is a prerequisite for this course.
TEXT: Preaching to a Post-Everything World, Zack Eswine or Spirit Empowered Preaching, Mozart Dor, PH.D.
TH 380 Theology of Worship
An exploration of the scriptural and theological foundations for individual and corporate praise and worship. Various styles and formats of worship are discussed relative to both historical and contemporary settings.
TEXT: The Reward of Worship, Jack Hayford
ISBN: 978-0-8007-9148-4
TH 400 Biblical Counseling
This course is designed to help both male and female students for effective ministry as biblical counselors. The course focuses on counseling that is biblical in nature (nouthetic), and students receive in the theology of counseling and evidence that the Word is sufficient to bring about change.
Textbook- Provided by the teacher.
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