Intor to Thesis Writing

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

In this course, with the help of reproductive maps and charts, the student will be able to visualize and discuss events, places, and people in both the Old and New Testaments.  The student will have visual surveys and timelines of the Bible that help put major biblical events, books, and characters into context.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS/COURSE MATERIAL

The Holy Bible – any version (Preferred both KJV and NIV)Nelson’s Complete “Book of Bible Maps & Charts” (Primary Text Book)Possible additional textbook

This course is an introduction to the study of apologetics, it takes a step-by-step approach through the well-documented evidence and helps you reach a verdict that could change your life.

Textbooks:

This course outlines and discusses the uses of quantity, structure, and pattern by God as found in God’s creation and recorded in the Bible. Students will learn the basics of meaning and typology of numbers in the scripture. This course includes a study of Biblical and Talmudic units of measurement and views of modern-day equivalencies, and the views of biblical numerology, some numerical representations in modern math which relate to biblical numerical meaning, such as, number systems, fractions, perfect and prime numbers. At the end of this course, students will have a good foundation and understanding of the unique qualities of the eternal Word of God as it relates to His systemic use of numbers and numerical structure in it.

Textbooks:

• Biblical Mathematics: Student Handbook by D. Vernessa Samuel
• Biblical Mathematics: Keys to Scripture Numerics (How to Count the Bible) by Helen M Vallowe (Optional)
• Number in Scripture by E. W. Bullinger (Optional)

The purpose of this course is to present a definition and discussion of each of the principal types of sermons (i.e. topical, textual and expository).  Also, to deal with the mechanics of sermon construction, considering homiletical structure, the title, the introduction, the proposition, the divisions, the discussion, the use of illustrations, the application and the conclusion.

Prerequisites:

Textbook:      

• On the Preparation & Delivery of Sermons by John Broadus
• How to Prepare Bible Messages by James Braga

To truly understand working with people we must combine the rigorous formal study of developmental issues with our own observations and thorough study of Scripture. This course helps the Bible teacher enhance ministry effectiveness. An appreciation for the intricacies of growth and development positively influence every person we contact.

Textbooks:

• The Holy Bible (KJV preferred)
• Understanding People by Cheryl Lynn Fawcett (ISBN 978-0-910566-99-5, Item# 1145)