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