The complete course catalog for Grace School of Theology and Ministry is available here in Adobe Acrobat format. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or later must be installed on your system in order to view this document. If you do not have the Acrobat Reader, use the icon above to download it from Adobe's site, then return to this page to get the catalog. Course Descriptions An average student, therefore, is expected to budget four hours per week for each unit of credit attempted. A "full-time" student is one who is enrolled in nine or more units in any academic quarter. While it is possible to complete the entire degree program in only two calendar years (not including the required 90 units of General Education which must be taken at another institution), only the exceptional student should plan to do so without attending summer sessions. In addition to the classes described below, appropriate electives will be provided based on student needs and instructor availability. Quick Jump: Department of Systematic Theology ST101 Bibliology 4 units A study of the doctrine of the Scriptures with emphasis on inspiration, revelation, illumination, and authority. This is followed by an analysis of the dispensational structure of the Bible. ST102 Theology Proper 4 units The doctrine of God with an emphasis on the study of His essence, attributes and nature. The scriptural evidence and proof of the Trinity will be considered in detail, including the economic relationship to creation. ST103 Christology 4 units A detailed study of the doctrine of Christ. Emphasis is placed upon His pre-existence, incarnation, hypostatic union, earthly life, and present work. ST201 Soteriology 4 units A detailed study of the cross work of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the effects and application of that work. ST204 Pneumatology & Ecclesiology 4 units The first part of this course is a detailed study of the person and work of the Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testament. Special emphasis will be given to His work in creation, empowerment of individuals for service, in the life of the Messiah, and especially to His ministries to the Christian. The second half of the course is a study of the origin, nature, organization and destiny of the church. Special emphasis is given to its officers and ordinances. ST203 Eschatology 4 units This course is a study of future events as they are unveiled in the Bible. The relationship of Israel, the Gentiles, and the Church, and their roles in these future events are examined. Specific issues, such as the rapture of the Church and the Millennium, are examined in depth. ST300 Personal Doctrinal Statement 2 units During the final quarter of the student's program, a comprehensive personal doctrinal statement will be developed which states and defends from Scripture the student's own understanding of each of the essential doctrines of the Christian faith. ST301 Apologetics 2 units A general introduction to the defense of the Biblical system of truth. This course is designed to help develop an appreciation of the place of evidences in leading others to Christ, to study the many approaches to apologetics, and to strengthen knowledge and practical arguments for the Christian faith. This course is designed to be a practical and stimulating course to help the student be prepared "to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that is in you." ST401 Revival & The Power of The Spirit 2 units This course looks at the concept of revival from both Scripture and church History. It also examines the rise of the modern phenomenon of “direct revelation.” The marks of a revived church will be considered with an emphasis on the place of preaching, worship, holiness and the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Department of Bible Exposition BE121 Exposition of Genesis 4 units An exposition of the book of Genesis. Particular emphasis given to the developing themes in the flow of thought, as well as to problem areas. Themes studied in relationship to later Old Testament and New Testament revelation. BE122 Exposition of John 4 units John gives a unique portrait of the God-man. This portrait is developed by exposition and theological analysis. BE123 Exposition of Joshua 4 units Joshua is a pivotal book. It goes from the time of the Pentateuch to the transition to the Judges and Kingship. BE221 Exposition of Romans 4 units An exposition of the book, the background, theme, and logical development of thought, its doctrinal significance, interpretive problems, and relevant practical application will be explored. BE222 Exposition of Isaiah 4 units A study of the life and times of the prophet, his character, message, and Messianic emphasis, and the value of the book for the believer today. A primary goal of this course is to teach the students a pattern for the effective study of the Old Testament. BE223 Exposition of James 4 units An exposition of this book, its background, theme, and logical development of thought. Its doctrinal significance, interpretive problems, and relevant practical application will be explored. BE310 Old Testament Survey I 4 units The first of two quarters of a broad survey of the Old Testament. Overall themes, divisions, main problems, and spiritual lessons of the Pentateuch, Law, and Historical books (Genesis through Esther) will be examined in relation to their background and Christian ministry today. The student will begin mastery of an overall outline of the Old Testament and discover how each book fits into the flow of revelation. BE311 Old Testament Survey II 4 units The second of two quarters of a broad survey of the Old Testament. Overall themes, divisions, main problems, and spiritual lessons of the Poetical books and the Prophets (Job through Malachi) will be examined in relation to their background and Christian ministry today, with special emphasis on fulfilled prophecy. The student will complete mastery of an overall outline of the Old Testament and consider how each book fits into the flow of revelation. BE312 New Testament Survey 4 units A foundational study of each book of the New Testament to give the student a grasp of the entire New Testament, each book as a whole, and each book in its relation to God's total revelation. This course is designed to prepare the student for further work in the study of the New Testament. BE300 Bible Knowledge Exam 2 units A comprehensive examination on the structure, flow and contents of the entire Bible. During the final quarter of the students program he will register for this exam and meet with an instructor from the Bible Exposition Department to arrange the final preparation and completion of the exam. BE 401 Majoring in the Minors 2 units This purposes of this course are: To acquaint the student with each of the Minor Prophets; To analyze their distinctive styles and diverse subject matter; To appraise their historical and prophetical accuracy and cannonical authenticity; To accent their remarkable relevance to our times; and To amplify their dynamic and detailed MESSIANIC teaching, covering both first and second-advent truth. Department of Christian Ministry CM101 Christian Life Principles 4 units What does it mean to be a new covenant believer? How do Christians pursue intimacy with Jesus Christ? What are the disciplines necessary for consistent growth in the life of a believer? Who or what are the enemies that seek to discourage the Christian? What is the nature of spiritual warfare? How does a Christian balance the demands of a relationship to God, church, family, work, and world? By means of examining the Scriptures, additional readings, and historical models, these kinds of questions will shape the structure of this class as we seek to discover some of the indispensable essentials for growth in the Christian life. CM102 Introduction to Ministry 4 units The theology, philosophy, and practical life of the minister is presented. Different models of ministry are examined. CM103 Survey of Church History 4 units Church history from Pentecost to the present. Emphasis is placed upon the development of doctrine, organization, and the Roman Catholic Church. The place and importance of monasticism, scholasticism, mysticism, the Renaissance, the causes and development of the Reformation, Protestant denominations, and English and American Christianity are also explored. Opportunity will be provided for each student to familiarize himself with the history and polity of his/her church. CM104 Evangelism/Discipleship 4 units An investigation of the New Testament strategy for obeying the Great Commission. A plan for effectively sharing the gospel through an evangelistic lifestyle is developed first. Then a strategy for teaching new converts to obey Christ’s commands is developed. CM201 Effective Bible Teaching 4 units A practical survey of the methodology of effective and creative Bible teaching. This course is designed for teaching novices who desire to understand the basics of teaching skills, as well as for experienced teachers who wish to sharpen their skills in a classroom environment. Much time will be spent observing and evaluating known Bible teachers, and in developing the student's own style. Classroom opportunities to teach will also be provided. This class aims to give teachers a renewed enthusiasm for their teaching gift and ministry. CM202 Homiletics 4 units The student is instructed in the relationship between the life and ministry of the elder and pastor/teacher. Special emphasis will be placed on the communication skills needed for that position. This will include the matter of sources for sermon materials, the construction of outlines and development and delivery of sermons. (Open to men only; women take CM204 instead.) CM203 Biblical Leadership 4 units In this course the student examines the purpose, goals, and priorities of the leader in the local church. The personal life of the leader, his relationship to God, his relationships with the flock and with other leaders are investigated. CM204 Women in Ministry 2 units This course addresses the challenge, importance, and unique ministry opportunities presented to women in the Body of Christ. The student is also instructed in the relationship between the life and ministry of the elder and pastor/teacher, and the unique supporting role of his wife and life partner. CM205 Cross Cultural Commnuication 4 units This course addresses the whole spectrum of cross-cultural communication within the framework of balanced biblical boundaries and helps the student to develop a consistent, cohesive, Christo-centric cultural consciousness in the ministry of the gospel and personal relationships. CM206 Spirit-Empowered Preaching 4 units The goal of this course is to discover the biblical model of Spirit-empowered preaching. The class will investigate the theology, method, subject-matter and prerequisites of Spirit-empowered preaching. CM301 Foundations of Biblical Counseling 4 units This course lays the theological foundation for Biblical counseling by establishing the fact that only the Bible is sufficient to analyze the real nature of psychological problems and to provide real and lasting solutions to those problems. At the heart of true biblical counseling is the understanding that the gospel can transform anyone who takes to heart by faith. You will learn how true biblical counseling flows out of the great theological teachings of the Word of God. In the course that follows these truths will be applied to a wide range of real-life situations. CM302 Problems & Procedures in Biblical Counseling 4 units Prerequisite: CM301 or equivalent (check with registrar for details). This couse will give practical and detailed instruction on how to apply the principles of Biblical counseling to specific life problems that counselors face today. Idols of the heart, Premarital counseling, marriage and family issues, eating disorders, anxiety, discouragement and depression, Sexual sin, child discipline, etc. CM303 Pastoral Marriage Counseling This course on marriage counseling in a pastoral setting is based on a biblical and theological foundation for the conduct of pastoral counseling. It is designed to build fundamental counseling skills needed to work with engaged and married couples. Prerequisite: Completion of ST101 Bibliology and ST 104 Soteriology. If the student has not completed these courses he or she must get special permission to take this course. Please check with the registrar. Department of Biblical Languages NT101 Elemental Greek I 4 units The first quarter of an introductory course designed to provide a foundation in New Testament Greek. The student is also introduced to the tools for the study of the Greek New Testament. NT102 Elemental Greek II 4 units The second quarter of an introductory course designed to provide a foundation in New Testament Greek. The student will also sharpen his/her skills in the use of the many tools and language aids available. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of NT101 or permission of the instructor. NT103 Elemental Greek III 4 units The third quarter of an introductory course designed to provide a foundation in New Testament Greek. The student will also sharpen his/her skills in the use of the many tools and language aids available. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of NT102 or permission of the instructor. NT201 Advanced Greek I 4 units Translation, building a Greek vocabulary, consideration of syntactical principles and the use of these in developing a comprehensive exegetical methodology. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of NT103 or permission of the instructor. NT202 Advanced Greek II 4 units Translation, building a Greek vocabulary, consideration of syntactical principles and the use of these in developing a comprehensive exegetical methodology. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of NT201 or permission of the instructor. NT203 Greek Exegesis 4 units Exegetical study of an epistle taken from the following list: I Thessalonians, II Thessalonians, James, I Peter, I John. Attention is given to content, author's style, and the epistle's characteristics, and to assisting each student to develop an exegetical methodology. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of NT202 or permission of the instructor. BL301 Greek Exposition of John I 4 units First of three quarters of verse-by-verse exegetical study of John's gospel in the original Greek text. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of NT202 (Advanced Greek) or permission of the instructor. BL302 Greek Exposition of John II 4 units The second of three quarters of a verse-by-verse exegetical study of John's gospel in the original Greek text. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of BL301 or permission of the instructor. BL303 Greek Exposition of John III 4 units Third of three quarters of a verse-by-verse exegetical study of John's gospel in the original Greek text. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of BL302 or permission of the instructor. |
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