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PROGRAMS
OF STUDY AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The quality and success of the Christian ministry are very often determined by the minister’s ability to think critically, biblically, and theologically; to communicate that thinking in oral and written fashion; and to apply that thinking in real-life ministry. The Doctor of Ministry degree presumes a level of theological knowledge and competence in ministry skills. The Doctor of Ministry student should have had Master level studies in Bible, theology, evangelism, homiletics, pastoral ministry, and Christian education equivalent to the Master of Divinity degree. This background is necessary since the Doctor of Ministry program provides an educational opportunity, in the context of the student’s own ministry laboratory, to develop and enhance specific advanced competencies related to the practice of Christian ministry. Master
of Arts in Biblical Counseling
(MABC)
The purpose of the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling (MABC) program is to train students to serve as counselors in local churches and other ministry settings. This program provides the biblical, theological, and practical education required to provide leadership in a church-counseling center or in an independent lay counseling ministry. It is not intended, nor is it adequate, to prepare individuals for a professional counseling vocation or state licensure. Graduates of the MABC program will be prepared to:
The purpose of the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling (MABC) program is to train students to serve as counselors in local churches and other ministry settings. This program provides the biblical, theological, and practical education required to provide leadership in a church-counseling center or in an independent lay counseling ministry. It is not intended to prepare individuals for a professional counseling vocation or state licensure.
Program
Objectives Graduates of the MABC program will be prepared to:
Cornerstone
Core Requirements (24 credit hours)
CHRISTIAN PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Concentration (21 credits)
Course Descriptions for Counseling Concentration
CON603
Introduction to Biblical Counseling This course will introduce the students to principles and practice
in Biblical counseling. This approach will bring a system of biblical truth that
brings together people, their problems and the living God.
CON602 Competent to Counsel Competent
to counsel has Counselors develop both a general approach to Christian
counseling and specific response to particular problems. The approach using in
this book I nouthetic counseling by means of the Holy Spirit to bring about
change in the personality and behavior of the counselee.
This course will introduce the student to principles and practice
in Christian counsel CON623Christian Marital Counseling The course explores marriage from the Christian perspective emphasizing the biblically based theory of marriage and marriage counseling with an analysis on the individual, the couple and the family.
CON634 Crisis and Trauma Counseling This course offers the latest information on suicidal ideation which explored in full detail, particularly in terms of helping the victim’s loved ones cope with pertinent issues. All students can benefit form this course, particularly those in the helping profession (i.e. Pastors, lay person, counselors, and nurses).
CON644 Ready to Restore in Group Dynamics: For Christian Counselors) This course focuses on the study of mankind as it relates as a social group and how men and women function and are influenced by those who surround them.
Ready to Restore Here is a course that is geared to Christian counseling designed specifically for the layperson using the basic essentials of counseling.
CON653 Counseling IV (Counseling Troubled Teens & Their Families) Teenagers and their families live in a society with epidemic levels of social troubles that put adolescents at risk for emotional problems. Twenty-two of the most common mental health conditions that occur among adolescents will be identified and discussed.
CON663 Counseling Youth (Handbook on Counseling Youth) A
comprehensive course geared to equip youth workers, pastors and teachers, as
well as parents, as they attempt to identify problems, discover causes,
determine effects, and view biblical perspectives. CON700 Biblical Counseling Practicum/Internship (student initiated)
Course
selection may be modified based on transcript review and personal interest.
Click Here to Submit your Application Course Descriptions for Psychology and Counseling Concentration
Introduction
to Psychology and Counseling This
course is designed to spotlight many areas featuring examples of people, ideas
and applications relevant to Christian counseling. The resources used in the
course take on a holistic approach. Psychology,
Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling) Being
able to integrate your spiritual life with your psychological expertise and
theological understanding will help enhance your counseling skills. This course
will help you evaluate how well you will be able to incorporate prayer,
scripture, confession, forgiveness and redemption into your life and counseling
practice. Counseling
IV (Counseling Troubled Teens & Their Families) Teenagers
and their families live in a society with epidemic levels of social troubles
that put adolescents at risk for emotional problems. Twenty-two of the most
common mental health conditions that occur among adolescents will be identified
and discussed. Counseling Youth (Handbook on
Counseling Youth)
A
comprehensive course geared to equip youth workers, pastors and teachers, as
well as parents, as they attempt to identify problems, discover causes,
determine effects, and view biblical perspectives. Psychology
and Religion This
unique course presents a psychological approach to the study of the religious
experience. There will be eight points of view discussed and evaluated. This
course will explain the thinking of religious psychology including the
philosophy of various theorists. Psychology
& Christianity This
course and text emphasizes morality, values, epistemology, and the role of
religion in public life. Counseling VII (Christian
Counseling) (Collins) Designed
to help Christian leaders in their counseling work, this course will introduce
many case histories, along with an exploration of what the Bible has to say
about the problems addressed. PSY700 Biblical Counseling Practicum/Internship (student initiated)
Course selection may be modified based on transcript review and personal interest.
Program Cost: $3150.00
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Master of Arts in Pastoral Leadership (MAPL) 45 credit hours
Research only or Coursework options (5 extra hours for ROP) The purpose of the Master of Arts in Pastoral Leadership (MAPL) program is to provide the biblical, theoretical, and practical instruction necessary to assume leadership positions in churches, ministries, and other organizations. Men and women in a variety of leadership positions will benefit from this course of study.
Program
Objectives:
Core Requirements (21 credit hours)
Concentration in Leadership (24 credit hours)
Master
of Arts in Pastoral Leadership (MAPL)
Total 45 credit hours
Program cost $3150.00
Course selection may be modified based on transcript review and personal interest.
Click Here to Submit your Application PASTORAL
LEADERSHIP GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Old Testament Studies This course explores the entire Old
Testament in a practical way. Every book is analyzed based on the principle, the
concept, and personages involved. New
Testament Studies -The
Gospels This course explores the Gospels with a
clear and practical understanding of how God works in the lives of His people.
Students who are serious about knowledge of the New Testament will be greatly
blessed. Systematic
Theology This course introduces the student to the
“great voyage of discovery into a rich, deep, and inclusive, yet elaborated,
vision and understanding of human life in the presence of the mystery of God.” Hermeneutics
This course is a basic study introducing
the student to the science of interpreting the Scriptures. Various phases and
methods of understanding interpretation are examined and explored. Christian
Apologetics This is a study of Christian Apologetics for the
purpose of equipping the pastor, minister, or lay leader in the defense of the
Truths of God. This study is in
three parts: 1) deals with various tests for truth in order to lay a foundation
for testing the “truths” of various world views, 2) applies the test for
truth to those views, and 3) works within the theistic view to verify the deity
of Jesus and the authority of the Bible. Preparation
to Ministry Everyone whom God calls is called into the ministry
of Christ and therefore, need to be prepared. This course prepares the student
to the work of sharing the Good News and fulfilling his or her ministry. Creative Teaching Methods Focusing on quality
educat Strategy
of Leadership and Administration This course introduces the administrative
strategy of leadership and administration involved within the church today. Homiletics
This course further explores the
practical approach to homiletics and is a valuable aid to the preacher in
preparing himself and the message that he preaches. The text is well-outlined
for clear and concise preparation of sermons. Leadership IV (Purpose Driven
Church) From a leadership standpoint, church growth is
crucial. This course helps the student to learn how to shift the focus away from
church buildings and programs and to, rather, emphasize a people-building
process. Church
Administration Fundamentals of church administration are
discussed and studied, preparing the student for a ministry in the local church.
Church business, church programs and the pastor are the main topics covered. The Art and Science of Leadership This course is designed to expose the
student to the art of leadership and administration
of the church, role of the ministry, and pastoral
responsibilities. Many techniques and sk Leadership V (Feeding &
Leading) From the viewpoint of the
theological, practical and
sociological aspects, this course is designed to focus on sound leadership
practices from the business world without sacrificing Christian principles.
Pastors, church leaders, and business leaders will walk away with tools and
ideas that can be used immediately. Exploring
Worship
This course is a look at worship from
both the Free Church and the traditional church expression. An attempt to
rediscover the importance of worship is analyzed. Creative Teaching
Methods Focusing on quality education, this course is
designed to help those, desiring to teach creatively, do so effectively. The
course is loaded with practical and usable Christian based ideas that will make
creative teaching a reality.
Course
selection may be modified based on transcript review and personal interest.
Program Cost: $3150.00
Click Here to Submit your Application Total 40 credit hours Revised (September 2007) Research only or Coursework options (5 extra hours for ROP)
Purpose
The purpose Master of Christian Education (MCE) program is to provide the candidate with an advanced competencies and biblical insights through the teaching, preparation and observation for those actively involved in vocational Christian ministry of education.
Graduates
of the (MCE) program will be prepared to:
Core Requirement (19) Credit hours
Concentration in education (21) credit hours
Program cost $2800
Course selection may be modified based on transcript review and personal interest.
Click Here to Submit your Application Core Requirement
Old Testament Studies This course explores the entire Old Testament in a practical way. Every book is analyzed based on the principle, the concept, and personages involved.
New Testament Studies -The Gospels This course explores the Gospels with a clear and practical understanding of how God works in the lives of His people. Students who are serious about knowledge of the New Testament will be greatly blessed.
Preparation to Ministry Everyone
whom God calls is called into the ministry of Christ and therefore, need to be
prepared. This course prepares the student to the work of sharing the Good News
and fulfilling his or her ministry. Hermeneutics This course is a basic study introducing the student to the science of interpreting the Scriptures. Various phases and methods of understanding interpretation are examined and explored.
Hebrews Students will quickly find out how important the Epistle to the Hebrew is for the Christian growth. This course presents a practical approach to the study of the text. And objective and open mind will enrich the student’s knowledge.
The Book of Romans The book of Romans is one of the most important books in the New Testament. This course presents Romans in a way that best helps us understand the way to salvation, faith, and so forth. It answers the great question such as, “How can a man be righteous before God?”
Exploring the Pentateuch The Pentateuch is a study manual, a reference source, and a textbook-commentary on the first five books of the Bible.
Concentration in education
Childhood Education A complete look at childhood education in the church prepares the student for a fuller ministry with children.
Creative Teaching Methods Focusing on quality education, this course is designed to help those, desiring to teach creatively, do so effectively. The course is loaded with practical and usable Christian based ideas that will make creative teaching a reality. Teaching for Result Teaching goals and Christian action comprise the basis for this study. It is designed for teacher training. Student who plan to explore the teaching ministry will benefit great results from recipients.
Christian Education (The Foundation for the Future) This course introduces the learner to the basics of a healthy Christian education program; then beyond, showing how to develop a fresh innovative Christian education program to revitalize the church, home or school.
Christian Apologetics This is a study of Christian Apologetics for the purpose of equipping the pastor, minister, or lay leader in the defense of the Truths of God. This study is in three parts: 1) deals with various tests for truth in order to lay a foundation for testing the “truths” of various world views, 2) applies the test for truth to those views, and 3) works within the theistic view to verify the deity of Jesus and the authority of the Bible.
Exploring Christian Education Biblically oriented, this course offers scriptural advice and information on youth outreach. It includes Bible school, Bible studies, weekday clubs, camping, and career and pre-marital problems.
Christian Ethics This is an introductory course in apologetics with answers to many of the so called contradictions in Christianity. The course probes intensely into both the difficult, long-standing questions, as well as, the challenging, present-day issues about Christianity.
Course selection may be modified based on transcript review and personal interest
Program Cost: $2800.00
Click Here to Submit your Application THE MASTERS of DIVINITY DEGREE: 75-HOURS
This M.DIV. Program can be complete either by course work or research project only
Purpose The purpose of the great Master of Divinity (MDIV) program is to train students to serve as Pastors in local churches and other ministry settings. This program provides the biblical, theological, and practical education required to provide effective leadership in local churches. This is the highest of the Master Degrees. It requires a high caliber of understanding. To begin this Master of Divinity Degree Program, you’ll need to have a Bachelors or a regular Masters degree. You will need to complete 75 credit hours, including a 40,000-word thesis if the candidate only has a Bachelor Degree. If a student does not have a Masters degree, but has the equivalent credit hours, the student transcript will be evaluated prior to admission into the program
Graduates of the MDIV program will be prepared to:
Core Requirement (21) Credit hours
Concentration in education (55) credit hours
Before
the degree has been awarded, research students are required to provide two bound
copies to
One bound copy will be endorsed and return to the student.
Master of Divinity a total of 75 credits
Program cost $5, 250.00
Course selection may be modified based on transcript review and personal interest.
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Old Testament Studies This course explores the entire Old Testament in a practical way. Every book is analyzed based on the principle, the concept, and personages involved.
New Testament Studies -The Gospels This course explores the Gospels with a clear and practical understanding of how God works in the lives of His people. Students who are serious about knowledge of the New Testament will be greatly blessed.
Preparation
to Ministry Everyone whom God calls is called into the ministry of Christ and therefore, need to be prepared. This course prepares the student to the work of sharing the Good News and fulfilling his or her ministry.
Hermeneutics
This course is a basic study introducing the student to the science
of interpreting the Scriptures. Various phases and methods of understanding
interpretation are examined and explored
Hebrews Students will quickly find out how important the Epistle to the Hebrew is for the Christian growth. This course presents a practical approach to the study of the text. And objective and open mind will enrich the student’s knowledge.
The Book of Romans The book of Romans is one of the most important books in the New
Testament. This course presents Romans in a way that best helps us understand
the way to salvation, faith, and so forth. It answers the great question such
as, “How can a man be righteous before God?”
Exploring the Pentateuch The
Pentateuch is a study manual, a reference source, and a textbook-commentary on
the first five books of the Bible.
Concentration
Christian Apologetics This is a study of Christian Apologetics for the purpose of equipping the pastor, minister, or lay leader in the defense of the Truths of God. This study is in three parts: 1) deals with various tests for truth in order to lay a foundation for testing the “truths” of various world views, 2) applies the test for truth to those views, and 3) works within the theistic view to verify the deity of Jesus and the authority of the Bible
Christian Education (The Foundation for the Future) This course introduces the learner to the basics of a healthy Christian education program; then beyond, showing how to develop a fresh innovative Christian education program to revitalize the church, home or school.
Christian Ethics This is an introductory course in apologetics with answers to many of the so‑called contradictions in Christianity. The course probes intensely into both the difficult, long-standing questions, as well as, the challenging, present-day issues about Christianity.
Counseling IV (Counseling Troubled Teens & Their Families) Teenagers and their families live in a society with epidemic levels of social troubles that put adolescents at risk for emotional problems. Twenty-two of the most common mental health conditions that occur among adolescents will be identified and discussed.
Church Administration Fundamentals of church administration are discussed and studied, preparing the student for a ministry in the local church. Church business, church programs and the pastor are the main topics covered.
History of Christian Though This course exposes the student to the Judaic and Hellenistic origins of existentialism.
Exploring Worship This course is a look at worship from both the Free Church and the traditional church expression. An attempt to rediscover the importance of worship is analyzed.
Leadership V (Feeding & Leading) From the viewpoint of the theological, practical and sociological aspects, this course is designed to focus on sound leadership practices from the business world without sacrificing Christian principles. Pastors, church leaders, and business leaders will walk away with tools and ideas that can be used immediately.
Systematic Theology This course introduces the student to the “great voyage of discovery into a rich, deep, and inclusive, yet elaborated, vision and understanding of human life in the presence of the mystery of God.”
Christian Theology A detailed and involved study of Biblical Theology. The attributes, decrees and doctrines of the Bible are intricately examined.
Master Divinity Thesis This is the highest of the Master Degrees. It requires a high caliber of leadership and research understanding.
Course
selection may be modified based on transcript review and personal interest.
Program cost $5, 250.00
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of Theology-Course work or Research only (5 hours
extra for research only
This is a research-only degree; no coursework is involved. The degree is earned through successful completion and defense of a research dissertation. A thesis of not less than 40,000 words and not more than 50, 000 on a religious/theological area of the student's choice from the options below (the dissertation must be preceded by a Research Proposal): Dogmatic; Ethics; Homiletics; Leadership; Church and Dogma History; Church Polity; Liturgics; Missiology; New Testament; Old Testament; Pastoral Studies; Counseling.
At
the start of the Masters courses, each student is required to submit a Research
Proposal prepared in accordance with the regulations of the |
