There is a difference between "ethics" and "morals." Ethics do not change. Morals reflect the changing whims of culture. For the Christian, ethics must be rooted in the absolutes revealed in God's Word to inform and nurture our moral conduct. In the postmodern era, Christians must learn to think biblically and identify how we relate to culture.

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This course provides a sweeping overview of God's working from creation through the early days of His chosen people. The Old Testament reveals a self-portrait of God, what He has done and is doing through history with His grand design to restore relationship with his creation.

Textbooks:

• The Holy Bible (KJV preferred)
• Old Testament Survey- The Message, Form, and Background, second edition, by Lasor Hubbard Bush (Primary textbook),

The Message of the books of poetry and prophecy gives insight into God's dealings with His people. This course relates the great writings of the prophets to us today. The course is arranged in chronological sequence to avoid duplication of historical background information.

Textbooks:

• The Holy Bible (KJV preferred)
• Old Testament Survey Part 2 by Garnett Reid (ISBN 978-0-910-566-47-6)

This course begins the process of bringing unity and chronological sequence to New Testament study by weaving the contents of the books around a central theme---the person of Christ. Divisions are the synoptic Gospels, Gospel of John, Book of Acts, Pauline Epistles in chronological order, General Epistles, and Book of Revelation.

Textbooks:

• The Holy Bible (KJV preferred)
• Survey of the New Testament by Paul N. Benware (ISBN 978-0-8024-2483-9)

This course continues the journey began in past 1 of unfolding the New Testament for the student. Emphasis is placed on the Epistles of Paul and the Books of Peter, Jude, and John.

Textbooks:

• The Holy Bible (KJV preferred)
• New Testament Survey by Walter M. Dunnett

Introduction to Christian Education is concerned with the progressive transformation of the believer toward the character, values, motives, attitudes and understanding of God. This course attempts to assist students who are participating in Christian education in their local churches or are interested in learning more about the biblical foundations that governs Christian education and educational theory. The roles of the leadership in the local church concerning Christian education will be explained. The effects of age, gender, race, and culture in the teaching­learning process will be explored.

Prerequisites:None

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• Christian Education: Foundations for Future by Robert E. Clark, Lin Johnson and Allyn K. Sloat

This course continues the study begun in Church History. The conclusions of this study will serve as reinforcement that the Church will triumph.

Textbooks:

• The Holy Bible (KJV preferred)
• Perspective from Church History by James P. Eckman

This course continues the study begun in Church History. The conclusions of this study will serve as reinforcement that the Church will triumph.

Textbooks:

• The Holy Bible (KJV preferred)
• Perspective from Church History by James P. Eckman