Certificate IV in Christian Ministry (Year 1)
- BI 100 Hermeneutics: Introduction to Bible Study
- BI 102 New Testament Survey
- BI 201 The Gospel of John
- CC 101 Sociology of Marriage and Family Life
- GE 103 English Composition
- GE 112 Introduction to Management
- RS 101 Dynamic Christian Foundations
- RS 102 Christian Life
- RS 103 Introduction to Communication: Evangelism
- RS 109 Spiritual Formation: Journey to Wholeness
- RS 219 Christian Character Development
Hermeneutics: Introduction to Bible Study
A study of the basic principles of hermeneutics and methods of Bible study. The course is designed to give the new student a solid foundation for the coming four years of intensive Bible study. The course presents the Bible as literature as well as the inspired word of God with emphasis on the importance of textual and historical context in interpreting biblical passages.Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: Joshua D. Reichard, PhD, DPhil, EdS
New Testament Survey
This course provides an overview of the New Testament, with a brief introduction to each of the 27 books of the Protestant canon, and a concise summary of their contents, enabling the learner to correctly relate the parts of the New Testament to each other, and to the Old Testament. The module allows the learners to enrich their knowledge of the Bible and their ability to read each part intelligently, with an understanding of the context in which each book occurs and of how doctrine evolved gradually over the centuries. Armed with this knowledge students are able to develop their ability to relate the Bible and its contents to daily life and to Christian witness.Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: Steven M. Mills, D.Min.
The Gospel of John
The fourth Gospel is studied in light of its historical context and its stated evangelistic purpose to discover its testimony of the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ and to his saving work. The course will also explain and demonstrate some basic interpretative principles and methods of Bible study.Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: Joshua D. Reichard, PhD, DPhil, EdS
Sociology of Marriage and Family Life
The major focal point of this course will be upon the family as viewed as a social institution. We will be interested in the tacit dialogue between the institution of the family and that social situation of which the family is a part. This course provides a careful examination of the modern issues inherent in marital and family relationships; offers suggestions for treatment on an individual and church-wide basis; and provides numerous counseling resources. This course is specifically designed to encourage and help pastors, church workers and counseling students fully engage in the task of learning and growing in the knowledge of the development process of Christian families. A fundamental premise presented in this course is that the best kind of learning occurs when the student is actively involved in the process of learning. The best education consists not of simply knowing, but of becoming; that is, becoming all that God created us to be. The format of the course materials briefly examines the external structures of family life throughout the cycle of human existence, from a Christian perspective. It also teaches the student how to communicate and interact in more conscious, deliberate, and constructive ways. He or she can then become more fulfilled in his or her intimate relationships.Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: Sara Reichard, M.Litt., R.N.
English Composition
A study of the principles of composition with emphasis on language, the mechanics of writing, the types of discourse, and research and documentation. The course develops students' ability to write unified, well-developed and coherent expository essays that employ standard English usage and mechanics, and exposes the students to literary works that sharpen their critical-thinking and analytical skill necessary in college writing. The course also includes a study of rhetoric and short essay composition, and readings and responsive writing assignments. This is predominantly a skills course to develop the student's writing competency as a foundation for all future studies.Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: Joshua D. Reichard, PhD, DPhil, EdS
Introduction to Management
This course introduces the subject of management, identifies leadership positions, and stresses the importance of the role of leadership and management skills in Christian Ministry. Biblical principles of leading like a servant and shepherd and qualifications for leaders are also discussed. Major tasks of leaders are reviewed, with emphasis on decision-making and handling conflicts. Guidelines for training leaders and followers are given, and principles of success and reasons for failure examined. Emphasis is placed on the contex of Management in Community Service, preparing the student to support Community Leadership.Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: Joshua D. Reichard, PhD, DPhil, EdS
Dynamic Christian Foundations
This foundational course explores detail the fundamental foundations of Christian belief. Orthodox Christian truths will be taught in detail and are prerequisite for a dynamic Christian life.Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: Joshua D. Reichard, PhD, DPhil, EdS
Christian Life
Paul stated that whenever possible we are to live our lives at peace, especially within the household of faith. In our day, we need to learn the pattern for gracious living. While fundamentalism is regarded to view social controversy and moral issues with judgementalism and/or mean-spiritedness, this course will explore social issues in the context of a balanced "sweet reasonableness". Submission in the family, church, and society will be explored in detail.Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: Joshua D. Reichard, PhD, DPhil, EdS
Introduction to Communication: Evangelism
The core of this course is practical training in the philosophy and methods of soul winning, visitation, discipleship follow-up and evangelistic outreach including signs and wonders.Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: Joshua D. Reichard, PhD, DPhil, EdS
Spiritual Formation: Journey to Wholeness
This course examines the biblical perspectives on God's plans and purposes for man and how God through his love and grace helps man to develop a believer's personality through stages of spiritual development.Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: Delores Horsman M.A.
Christian Character Development
This course examines the biblical perspectives on Christian Character and how God through his love and grace helps man to develop a right Christian character and personality through clearly established Biblical processes.Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: Delores Horsman M.A.