CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Evangelism: (Prerequisite for Bachelor studies) 18 semester hours 1st Year Study

This one year study is a study of the total church program of evangelism, including personal evangelism, pastoral evangelism and professional evangelism.  The call, qualifications, duties are taught.  An emphasis on the methods, message and means of evangelism along with the life of a spirit filled soul winner is taught. Simplified homiletically studies are reviewed where the principles and techniques of sermon preparation and delivery.   Upon completion of this course with a minimum GPA of 3.0 will grant the student 18 semester hours.

COURSE OUTLINE:

  • Evangelistic Qualifications and Callings –   ECW101         3hr
  • Homiletics Theoretic –                                  EHT102          1hr
  • Practical Application –                                   EPA103          2hr
  • The Evangelist in Action –                             EIA104           3hr
  • Personal works with Young People             EPP105           3hr
  • Principles of Altar work –                              EAW106         3hr
  • Study of Basic Bible works –                         ESB107           3hr

General Bible I (Prerequisite for Bachelor studies) 30 semester hours 2nd Year Study

In this second year of study, students will concentrate on foundational studies which include Old and New Testament panoramic view of chief events, prominent characters and main themes.  Studies will also include homiletics studies in sermon preparation in theory.  Students will also begin a foundational view of interpreting biblical language in typology and symbols.  At the completion of the second year of study the student should accomplished an additional 30 semester hours leading to an accumulative 48 credits towards their Bachelors degree.

COURSE OUTLINE:                                                             

  • Old Testament Survey –                               GTS100          3hr
  • New Testament Synthesis –                         GBN101          4hr
  • New Testament Synthesis 2 –                      GBN101.1       4hr
  • Dispensations & Covenants 1 –                     GDC102.1       4hr
  • Dispensations & Covenants 2 –                     GDC102.2       4hr
  • Introduction to Typology –                            GIT103           4hr
  • Study of Typology 2 –                                    GIT103.1        4hr
  • Homiletics –                                                      GHH104         3hr

General Bible II (Prerequisite for Bachelor studies) 30 semester hours 3rd Year Study          

In this third year of study, student will concentrate on overview of systematic theology along with a comprehensive study of where Christ is found throughout the Bible in hidden language.  Students will also be required to complete their homiletic study by chapel practicum, where special attention will be given to their preparation, structure and delivery.  Introductory studies on Christian ethics will be reviewed along with discussion of personal work.  This course qualifies the students to advance to the final year of study.  The student will have obtained 78 accumulative credits towards their Bachelors degree of choice.

COURSE OUTLINE:              Second Year                                    

  • Study of Christ in the Scriptures 1 –            GBC101          3hr
  • Study of Christ in the Scriptures 2 –            GBC101.1       3hr
  • Predictive Prophesy 1 –                                 GBP102          3hr
  • Predictive Prophesy 2 –                                 GBP102.1       3hr
  • Personal Divine Life 1 –                                  GBD103.1       3hr
  • Personal Divine Life 2 –                                  GBD103.2       3hr
  • Systematic Theology Level 1                         GBST104.1     3hr
  • Systematic Theology Level 2                         GBST104.2     3hr
  • Systematic Theology Level 3                         GBST104.3     3hr
  • Homiletics Practicum –                                    GBH105          3hr

Christian Counseling/Chaplaincy Studies (Non-credit program)

This study in counseling is a course to prepare any candidate to offer effective counseling with scriptural background techniques.  Strategic topics of study will be examined by student to produce knowledgeable tactics.  Student will also have a practicum in role counseling and lecturing.  Students who registered for Chaplaincy will obtain their licensing certificate and badge upon completion.  All prospective chaplaincy candidates must be an ordained, commissioned or licensed ministerial leader prior to applying for this course.

Note:  This program is not designed to meet any state licensure requirements.

COURSE OUTLINE:                                                             

  • Basic Concepts in Counseling                                    Personal Issues
  • Developmental Issues                                                 Interpersonal Issues
  • Identity Issues                                                              Spiritual Issues
  • Concise Systematic Theology                                     Christian & Professional Ethics
  • Public Speaking                                                             Lecture & Role Play
  • Doctrine of God                                                             Doctrine of Jesus Christ
  • Doctrine of the Holy Spirit                                           Doctrine of Man

SIXTEEN WEEK COURSES – Non Credit Courses

Christian Worker:

Sixteen week study focusing on the vital structure of approach to the inner working of the gospel field.  Understanding the needs of the lost, and the fellow believer; gaining a greater knowledge of spiritual assistance in this field of study.

COURSE OUTLINE:

  • Personal Work/Essentials                                       Visitation
  • Working Among the Sick/Backsliders                   Dealing with Sinners

The Book of Revelation

The course is a refresher and in-depth panoramic study of the twenty-two chapters of revelation.   The course will take you through the climax of biblical prophecy of the end times focusing on the present, and future to behold.

Leadership

An intense study of the qualifications and the skills each leader in the gospel needs to acquire success.  Along with a book study that grants greater insight to the needs of aspiring leaders.

COURSE OUTLINE:

What does Leadership mean?                                     Better Leaders for the Church

How to Sustain High Leadership Morale                   Qualifications of Leaders/Selecting Leaders