Upcoming Classes

Hebrews - Revelation - 3.00 Hours

An introduction to the General Epistles and Revelation that includes the history, setting, theme, purpose, and message of each book.

NT5350-H1 - Residential
Dr. Bruce Lowe
7/8/2024 - 7/12/2024

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Isaiah - Malachi - 3.00 Hours

An expository study of the message and times of the prophets that emphasizes the themes day of the Lord, judgment, restoration, promise and fulfillment, Messiah, kingdom, and the new people of God.

OT5350-H1 - Residential
Dr. Peter Lee
7/15/2024 - 7/19/2024

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Pastoral Counseling - 3.00 Hours

An overview of current trends in counseling theory and practice and the role of counseling in public, private and church settings. Basic counseling skills taught in this course include interviewing, assessment, and therapeutic listening in a laboratory situation. Application is made to premarital, family crisis, grief and substance abuse counseling, with emphasis on developing strategies and applying scriptural principles.

PT5350-H1 - Residential
Dr. Jim Newheiser
6/10/2024 - 6/14/2024

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

ST: Scripture, Theology, Anthropology - 3.00 Hours

This course explores biblical doctrine from a systematic perspective. Topics include Scripture, theology proper, and anthropology.

ST5150-H1 - Residential
Dr. Josh Malone
6/17/2024 - 6/21/2024

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Pastoral and Social Ethics - 3.00 Hours

Students are introduced to terminology, major views, and problems in the study of ethics. The biblical basis for morality will be emphasized along with aspects of the WLC. Basic concerns and current issues in social ethics are also covered.

ST5500-H1 - Residential
Dr. Mark McDowell
6/3/2024 - 6/7/2024

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Greek I - 3.00 Hours

An introductory study concentrating on basic vocabulary and analysis of the grammar of New Testament Greek.

NT5100-H1 - Residential
8/26/2024 - 12/2/2024

Monday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gospels - 3.00 Hours

Attention is given to each writer’s literary art, theological teaching, pastoral purpose, and message for today’s church and world.

NT5200-H1 - Residential
8/23/2024 - 12/2/2024

Hermeneutics - 3.00 Hours

This course will cover traditional hermeneutical issues, including the relationship between the OT and the NT, the role of the interpreter, the use of creeds and confessions in interpretation, and the relationship between original meaning and modern meaning.

ON5100-H1 - Residential
8/23/2024 - 12/2/2024

Hebrew I - 3.00 Hours

This course introduces basic elements of the Hebrew language. Lectures and small group sessions cover the Hebrew alphabet, pronunciation, and elementary grammatical structures.

OT5100-H1 - Residential
Markus Berger
8/29/2024 - 12/2/2024

Thursday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Genesis - Deuteronomy - 3.00 Hours

This course takes an expository approach to the major developments in the history of redemption: creation, covenant, promise, and fulfillment of the promises. This portion of the biblical revelation covers the period from Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden to the second giving of the Law.

OT5200-H1 - Residential
Dr. Richard Belcher
9/13/2024 - 10/12/2024

Friday | 9/13/2024 - 9/13/2024 | 3:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 9/14/2024 - 9/14/2024 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday | 9/27/2024 - 9/27/2024 | 3:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 9/28/2024 - 9/28/2024 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday, Friday | 10/10/2024 - 10/11/2024 | 3:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 10/12/2024 - 10/12/2024 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Communication II - 2.00 Hours

A continuation of Communication I. This course continues to develop the skills required for interpreting and communicating the Bible. Special emphasis is given to sermon composition, including its constituent parts, as well as to the different ecclesial contexts of sermon delivery (e.g., weddings, funerals).

PT5150-H1 - Residential
Rev. Fred Greco
8/26/2024 - 12/2/2024

Monday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Evangelism - 2.00 Hours

The purpose of this course is to train students to be effective evangelists and to understand and use biblical principles and methods of church growth. Emphasis is placed on having an intense desire to reach the lost for Christ. The value of small group ministries and mobilizing the laity for growth and ministry are considered.

PT5200-H1 - Residential
Dr. Randy Newman
10/17/2024 - 11/16/2024

Thursday, Friday | 10/17/2024 - 10/18/2024 | 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 10/19/2024 - 10/19/2024 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursday, Friday | 11/14/2024 - 11/15/2024 | 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 11/16/2024 - 11/16/2024 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

ST: Ecclesiology & Sacraments - 2.00 Hours

This course explores biblical doctrine from a systematic perspective. Topics include Ecclesiology and Sacraments.

ST5250-H1 - Residential
8/23/2024 - 12/2/2024

Covenant Theology - 2.00 Hours

An examination of covenant theology from exegetical and historical perspectives. Consideration is given to such issues as the relation of the Old and New Testaments, the significance of the covenants for sacramental theology, hermeneutics, and the role of the covenants in preaching and pastoral ministry.

ST5300-H1 - Residential
8/23/2024 - 12/2/2024

Calvin's Institutes of the Xn Religion - 2.00 Hours

This course examines the major life work of Reformer John Calvin (1509-1564): his Institutes of the Christian Religion. The 1559 final Latin edition, as edited by John T McNeill and translated into English by Ford Lewis Battles in 1960, will form the core textbook of this class. The background, development, historical impact, dogmatic content, and theological method of this classic work will be studied in this class. Forming the most influential fountainhead of Reformed literature, Calvin's Institutes will give the student a deeper knowledge of the Scriptures, exegesis, Christian piety, and a paradigm in rich theological thinking. The content of the course will be provided through reading the Institutes, class lectures, student discussions, historic genetic research, and careful theological writing.

ST6150-H1 - Residential
Dr. Duncan Rankin
10/25/2024 - 11/23/2024

Friday | 10/25/2024 - 10/25/2024 | 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 10/26/2024 - 10/26/2024 | 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Friday | 11/8/2024 - 11/8/2024 | 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 11/9/2024 - 11/9/2024 | 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Friday | 11/22/2024 - 11/22/2024 | 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 11/23/2024 - 11/23/2024 | 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM