Explore all our pages to get a good idea of what we’re all about. The basic information about our courses is this: There are three semesters each year. Each semester consists of three different, one-month classes in which the students earn three hours of college credit for each class. The classes are held on Monday and Thursday evenings beginning at 6:00 p.m. The cost of each class is $150, which includes all texts, materials, and related expenses. We offer two certificate programs that can stand alone, or lead to an Associate of Arts degree. The Certificate Program can be completed in 1 year, the Associate Degree Program in 2 years, and the Bachelor’s Program in 4 years. Below are brief descriptions of each year.
YEAR ONE
The first-year curriculum begins by taking a look at communicating the Gospel through writing and public speaking. Then we have a class called Understanding the Bible. This class answers the question on whether we can trust the Bible or not. Then we investigate the geography of the Bible. Next comes a detailed study of each book in the Old Testament: The Pentateuch; The Historical Books; the Prophets; and then the literature of the Old Testament – songs, stories, poetry, and proverbs that give practical guidance for facing life.
YEAR TWO
The fascinating story that details the life of Jesus, beginning with His birth and ending with the Great Commission, is the centerpiece of the second year of study. This is followed by a study of how the Message of Jesus was carried out by the disciples and others in the early church, as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles. Next is a study of the writings of Paul and other writings in the New Testament. Lastly, the meaning and application of the Book of Revelation of Jesus concludes the studies of the New Testament.
YEAR THREE
After a deep and penetrating study of the message of Jesus and the Apostles and a revival of eschatology in Year 2 studies, students begin an in-depth study of the Church – past, present and future – as the focus of Year 3. From its earliest beginnings and the state of missions and the global Church, students walk through history and understand what the Church has done effectively, and what is going on in and through missionary activities today.
YEAR FOUR
The final year of study is devoted to learning the essentials of effective leadership and skill building initiates this section of the Bachelor’s degree. Then, we turn to developing programs in a church by looking at the needs of church members and how to meet those needs in a way that is fresh and innovative. The final semester concludes the program with an inquiry into how rural churches can develop outreach programs in and for rural communities by considering the “whole person,” to include spiritual, physical, emotional, social, and educational needs.
