History of Christianity I - 3.00 Hours

This general introduction to Christianity in the early and medieval periods focuses on key Christian doctrines, ancient creeds, and great leaders from Justin Martyr to Martin Luther who made contributions of lasting significance to the Christian Church.

This course has both online and in-person components.

HT5100-N1 - NYC Distance
Dr. Michael Allen
9/6/2024 - 12/14/2024

Friday | 9/6/2024 - 9/6/2024 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday | 9/7/2024 - 9/7/2024 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday | 9/9/2024 - 10/7/2024 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday | 10/21/2024 - 12/2/2024 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday | 12/13/2024 - 12/13/2024 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday | 12/14/2024 - 12/14/2024 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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.
This course has both online and in-person components.

ON5100-N1 - NYC Distance
Dr. Thomas Keene
9/4/2024 - 12/7/2024

Wednesday | 9/4/2024 - 10/9/2024 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday | 9/27/2024 - 9/27/2024 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday | 9/28/2024 - 9/28/2024 | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday | 10/23/2024 - 11/13/2024 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday | 12/6/2024 - 12/6/2024 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday | 12/7/2024 - 12/7/2024 | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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.
There is an online component to this course.

OT5100-N1 - NYC Distance
Dr. Bill Fullilove
9/5/2024 - 12/19/2024

Thursday | 9/5/2024 - 10/10/2024 | 6:00 PM - 7:20 PM
Thursday | 10/24/2024 - 12/19/2024 | 6:00 PM - 7:20 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-N1 - NYC Residential
Dr. Bill Fullilove
9/5/2024 - 12/19/2024

Thursday | 9/5/2024 - 10/10/2024 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday | 9/13/2024 - 9/13/2024 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday | 9/14/2024 - 9/14/2024 | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday | 10/24/2024 - 12/19/2024 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 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.
This course has an in-person component – Friday, September 13 (6-9pm) and Saturday, September 14 (10a-4p).

PT5200-N1 - NYC Distance
Peter Nicholas
9/10/2024 - 11/19/2024

Tuesday | 9/10/2024 - 11/19/2024 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday | 9/13/2024 - 9/13/2024 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday | 9/14/2024 - 9/14/2024 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 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-N1 - NYC Residential
Dr. Gray Sutanto
10/14/2024 - 10/18/2024

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 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.
Students taking this course are expected to attend all in person lectures at the Washington, DC campus. There are additional live online lectures & assignments (see syllabus). Counts towards Washington residency requirements.

OT5350-W1 - Flex
Dr. Scott Redd
1/27/2025 - 1/31/2025

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Pastoral Ministry - 2.00 Hours

This course will lay the foundations of a biblical theology of the pastor in relation to the church and the world. Students will begin to formulate a philosophy of ministry, assess readiness, and attain progress in their calling. A variety of pastoral skills and competencies will be included.
Students taking this course are expected to attend all in person lectures at the Washington, DC campus. There are additional live online lectures & assignments (see syllabus). Counts towards Washington residency requirements

PT5250-W1 - Flex
Dr. Irwyn Ince
1/27/2025 - 1/30/2025

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Intro to Pastoral & Theological Studies - 3.00 Hours

This course introduces students to biblical, theological, creedal, and pastoral aspects of ministry preparation in the Reformed tradition.

ST5100-N1 - NYC Residential
Dr. J. Ligon Duncan
1/13/2025 - 1/17/2025

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Christian Encounter with Islam - 2.00 Hours

An introduction to the history, culture, traditions, beliefs, and practices of Islam. Students will reflect on the ways in which Islamic faith and life have been shaped by historical and cultural circumstances, study the diversity of Islam both in history and in contemporary expression, and develop a deeper understanding of Islam in order to love Muslims as their neighbors and witness more effectively to them.
Students taking this course are expected to attend all in person lectures at the Washington, DC campus. There are additional live online lectures & assignments (see syllabus). Counts towards Washington residency requirements

ST5550-W1 - Flex
Dr. Gray Sutanto
1/27/2025 - 1/30/2025

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Christ, Culture & Contextualization - 2.00 Hours

This course will explore a biblical theology of culture from a Reformed perspective, evaluate different models for Christian cultural engagement, and develop a biblical perspective on the principles and practice of contextualization. Attention will be given to the application of cultural analysis and contextualization in church ministry.

ST5600-N1 - NYC Residential
Dr. Christopher Watkin
1/21/2025 - 1/23/2025

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

History of Christianity II - 3.00 Hours

A continuation of HT5100, concentrating on creeds and great leaders of the church in the modern period of church history from the Reformation to the 19th century.
This course has both online and in-person components.

HT5200-N1 - NYC Distance
Dr. Michael Allen
2/3/2025 - 5/3/2025

Monday | 2/3/2025 - 3/10/2025 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday | 2/21/2025 - 2/21/2025 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday | 2/22/2025 - 2/22/2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday | 3/24/2025 - 4/28/2025 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday | 5/2/2025 - 5/2/2025 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday | 5/3/2025 - 5/3/2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Greek II - 3.00 Hours

SYNC SECTION
This course continues the study of grammar, builds vocabulary, and develops techniques for the exposition of the Greek text.

This course will meet live online through Zoom.

NT5125-W2 - Sync - Local
Dr. Paul Jeon
1/6/2025 - 3/24/2025

Monday, Wednesday | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Greek Exegesis - 2.00 Hours

SYNC SECTION
By studying the text of selected passages students learn grammatical analysis, apply hermeneutical principles, and develop exegetical skills.

This course will meet live online through Zoom.

NT5150-W2 - Sync - Local
Dr. Paul Jeon
3/26/2025 - 5/12/2025

Monday, Wednesday | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Hebrew II - 3.00 Hours

A continuation of OT5100.

There is an online component to this course.

OT5125-N1 - NYC Distance
Dr. Bill Fullilove
2/6/2025 - 5/22/2025

Thursday | 2/6/2025 - 3/13/2025 | 6:00 PM - 7:25 PM
Thursday | 3/27/2025 - 5/22/2025 | 6:00 PM - 7:25 PM

Joshua - Esther - 3.00 Hours

This overview of the literature, history, and themes of Joshua through Esther gives particular attention to the relevance of these books for the church and world today.

OT5250-N1 - NYC Residential
Dr. Bill Fullilove
2/6/2025 - 5/22/2025

Thursday | 2/6/2025 - 3/13/2025 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday | 2/7/2025 - 2/7/2025 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday | 2/8/2025 - 2/8/2025 | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday | 3/27/2025 - 5/22/2025 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Personal Sanctification - 1.00 Hours

This course emphasizes methodology and responsibility for personal growth in Christ. This involves the study of Scripture for personal nurture and the exercise of certain disciplines necessary for spiritual growth.

PT5375-N1 - NYC Residential
Justin Adour
4/4/2025 - 4/5/2025

Friday | 4/4/2025 - 4/4/2025 | 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 4/5/2025 - 4/5/2025 | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

ST: Ecclesiology & Sacraments - 2.00 Hours

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

This class will meet on the following Mondays ONLY: January 27, February 10, 24, March 10, 31, April 14, 28, May 5 & 19.

ST5250-N1 - NYC Residential
Dr. Crawford Stevener
1/27/2025 - 5/19/2025

Monday | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Found of Theology & Public Life - 3.00 Hours

FLEX RESIDENTIAL SECTION

This foundational course for the Institute of Theology & Public Life focuses on a biblical and systematic theological framework for approaching issues related to government and the public square.

Students taking this course are expected to attend all in person lectures at the Washington, DC campus. There are additional live online lectures & assignments (see syllabus). Counts towards Washington residency requirements.

Live online lectures begin on Wednesday, February 12, 7-10pm. See syllabus for additional online lectures.

ST6605-W1 - Flex
Mrs. Jennifer Patterson
2/27/2025 - 3/1/2025

Thursday | 2/27/2025 - 2/27/2025 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday | 2/28/2025 - 2/28/2025 | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday | 3/1/2025 - 3/1/2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM