FRESHMAN YEAR
This is generally a four-year course, covering 130 semester hours (or 1950 clock hours) for the Bachelor of Biblical Education. It is composed of both Biblical and general education courses. It functions in essentially two roles. The first role is that of foundational education for a vocational ministry. The second role is that it serves as preparation for graduate-level seminary work. |
FALL SEMESTER - FRESHMAN YEAR (TOTAL HOURS: 16)
BI 100: Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics (3 Hours)
A presentation of the tools and methods for the inductive study of Scripture, including observation, interpretation (hermeneutics), application, and correlation.
OT 200: Old Testament Introduction (3 Hours)
The background, authorship, authenticity, date, and critical problems relating to the Old Testament books.
TH 401: Bibliology, Theology Proper & Angelology (3 Hours)
The doctrine of Scripture, including revelation, inscripturation, inspiration, authority, canonicity, interpretation, illumination, preservation, and translation and a Biblically-based study of God (includes the nature of God, the Trinity and the functions of each Person of the Godhead) and angels.
GE 900A: Biblical Worldview I (3 Hours)
An introduction into the various belief systems that constitute worldviews with an emphasis on developing a personal, biblical worldview.
GE 901: English Grammar (3 Hours)
The student will complete a course in instruction in the essentials of grammar.
PM 600: Spiritual Life (1 Hour)
This course presents for the biblical basis for spiritual living and includes mentoring with a faculty member for the student's spiritual formation.
SPRING SEMESTER - FRESHMAN YEAR (TOTAL HOURS: 16)
NT 300: New Testament Introduction (3 Hours)
The background, authorship, authenticity, date, and critical problems relating to the New Testament books.
TH 402: Christology & Pneumatology (3 Hours)
A scriptural study of the persons and works of Christ and the Holy Spirit. In Christology, difficult questions are addressed concerning the hypostatic union, the impeccability of Christ, and the nature of the God-man.
CE 701: Computers & Internet Research (3 Hours)
This course will include an introduction to Windows and Mac OS as well as basic Internet research strategies. Also included will be in-depth teaching in the Microsoft Office Suite. (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) Proficiency will be gained in planning and formatting various Word documents, spreadsheet and formula development, creation of professional presentations, and database development and management.
GE 900B: Biblical Worldview II (3 Hours)
An introduction into the various belief systems that constitute worldviews with an emphasis on developing a personal, biblical worldview.
GE 902: English Composition (3 Hours)
The student will complete a course in instruction in the essentials of writing skills and English composition.
PM 601: Evangelism (1 Hour)
This course provides the biblical basis for evangelism requiring an evangelistic project.
BI 100: Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics (3 Hours)
A presentation of the tools and methods for the inductive study of Scripture, including observation, interpretation (hermeneutics), application, and correlation.
OT 200: Old Testament Introduction (3 Hours)
The background, authorship, authenticity, date, and critical problems relating to the Old Testament books.
TH 401: Bibliology, Theology Proper & Angelology (3 Hours)
The doctrine of Scripture, including revelation, inscripturation, inspiration, authority, canonicity, interpretation, illumination, preservation, and translation and a Biblically-based study of God (includes the nature of God, the Trinity and the functions of each Person of the Godhead) and angels.
GE 900A: Biblical Worldview I (3 Hours)
An introduction into the various belief systems that constitute worldviews with an emphasis on developing a personal, biblical worldview.
GE 901: English Grammar (3 Hours)
The student will complete a course in instruction in the essentials of grammar.
PM 600: Spiritual Life (1 Hour)
This course presents for the biblical basis for spiritual living and includes mentoring with a faculty member for the student's spiritual formation.
SPRING SEMESTER - FRESHMAN YEAR (TOTAL HOURS: 16)
NT 300: New Testament Introduction (3 Hours)
The background, authorship, authenticity, date, and critical problems relating to the New Testament books.
TH 402: Christology & Pneumatology (3 Hours)
A scriptural study of the persons and works of Christ and the Holy Spirit. In Christology, difficult questions are addressed concerning the hypostatic union, the impeccability of Christ, and the nature of the God-man.
CE 701: Computers & Internet Research (3 Hours)
This course will include an introduction to Windows and Mac OS as well as basic Internet research strategies. Also included will be in-depth teaching in the Microsoft Office Suite. (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) Proficiency will be gained in planning and formatting various Word documents, spreadsheet and formula development, creation of professional presentations, and database development and management.
GE 900B: Biblical Worldview II (3 Hours)
An introduction into the various belief systems that constitute worldviews with an emphasis on developing a personal, biblical worldview.
GE 902: English Composition (3 Hours)
The student will complete a course in instruction in the essentials of writing skills and English composition.
PM 601: Evangelism (1 Hour)
This course provides the biblical basis for evangelism requiring an evangelistic project.