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Available courses

B328 The Kingdom of God as Gospel

(from the catalog) B328 The Kingdom of God as Gospel—3 hours. A study of the basic teachings of the Bible regarding the Kingdom of God. This course considers the historical as well as academic issues of the Kingdom of God.

(from the instructor) The goal of the church is to continue the ministry and message of Jesus, and the message of Jesus can be summed up in a simple phrase : The Good News, or Gospel, of the Kingdom of God. However, that simple phrase hides a complex web of metaphors, parables, proverbs, and commands. In The Kingdom of God as Gospel, students will undertake the task of seeing the Kingdom of God throughout the pages of scripture, from the creation story of Genesis, through the announcements of John and Jesus, through to the completion of the Kingdom in Revelation. Students will also trace how the kingdom has been discussed in church history, including Church of God History. In doing so, students will learn to define the Kingdom as Jesus would have, but more importantly, they will then be able to implement Kingdom principles of love for neighbor, care for the poor, and worship of the King, in their own lives, all to the glory of God.  


B111 Old Testament Doctrine and Survey One

A reading survey of the Pentateuch and the books of history. Historical setting, introduction, outline of content, exploration of important themes and doctrines. Practice in application of a variety of methods and tools of Bible study.

B112 Old Testament Doctrine and Survey Two

B112- A reading survey of the books of poetry and the prophets. Historical setting, introductory matters, content outline, exploration of important themes, and doctrines. Practice in methods and tools of Bible study.

B113 New Testament Doctrine and Survey One (Jones)

A survey of the Gospels against their backgrounds with attention to the characteristics of each Gospel, the harmonious account of the life of Christ, and His teaching. Attention is given to the study of the person and work of Christ throughout the Bible, but with a focus on the Gospels.

B114 New Testament Doctrine and Survey Two (Ballard)

(from the catalog) A reading survey of Acts, the letters, and Revelation against their backgrounds with attention to the theme, outline, and major doctrines of each book. Applications are made of beginning Bible study methods

(from the instructor) Starting with the letter to the Romans, contra above, we will work our way through the letters of Paul, the letters to the larger Christian communities in the ancient near east, on through the apocalyptic vision of Revelation. We will discuss the text as a work of literature itself : authorship, composition style, language, and editorial elements. Our primary goal, however, should always be seeking out the content of the text: what the text teaches us about God, about Christ, and how to live as the church in the world. 


B116 Bible Study Methods

B166 Basic Bible Doctrine

B220 Pentateuch

A study of the background, introduction, and theological content of the first five books of the Old Testament. Presents an introduction to the literature and methods of Old Testament studies. Detailed exposition of the books Genesis through Deuteronomy. 

B231 Apologetics

B235 Solutions to Bible Texts

Solutions to Biblical Texts is a detailed examination of texts presenting unusual difficulty for the Church of God and students of the Bible in general. The course will give scope for students to discuss and examine difficult passages arising from their ongoing studies and dialogue with those from other denominations, religions, and worldviews.


B253 Hermeneutics

Hermeneutics is the science (and art) of biblical interpretation. How to perform solid biblical exegesis will be studied, from biblical languages to translations to commentaries to genres of biblical literature.

B271 Systematic Theology One

Included in this term is the approach to the study of systematic theology, as well as the theological topics of theology proper, bibliology, pneumatology, anthropology, and hamartiology.

B272 Systematic Theology Two

In this second course, the specific topics of Christology, soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology are considered.

B323 Old Testament Poetry

The poetic books of the Old Testament (Job through Song of Solomon) are studied for their literary genre and for their devotional value. Background, introduction, and theological material will also be presented.

B324 Isaiah

Detailed study of background, introduction, and theological matters related to this major prophet. Interpretive techniques for dealing with books of prophecy will be presented as well.

B343 - Pauline Epistles (Jones)

A survey study of the life and letters of Paul. The letters are set against events in the life and ministry of Paul. Exegesis and exposition lead to a discussion of theological and life implications.

B344 1 and 2 Corinthians

This course will introduce students to the Corinthian epistles and enable them to read these documents in light of religious and socio-cultural trends in the Graeco-Roman world.  By pursuing not only "what" Paul said to the Christians in Corinth, but "why" Paul said it, students will learn how Paul intended for his message to interact with current paradigms.  In addition to better understanding the Corinthian literature, students will ultimately discover important historical and theological insights into the world of the early church that will greatly enhance their general study of the Bible and biblical times.  Throughout the course, students will also consider how Paul's message serves current challenges facing Christianity today. 

B348 Non-Pauline Epistles

An overview of the non-Pauline section of the New Testament and a detailed exposition of the letters by James, Peter, Jude, and John. Exegesis and exposition lead to a discussion of theological and life implications.

B353 The Gospel of John

This unique gospel is examined in light of its cultural milieu. We also consider the errors which John was combating as he wrote. Its unusual language requires an intensive consideration of its theology of Jesus as Son of God.

B355 Romans

Paul's theological treatise on justification is examined in careful detail. Consideration is given to the roles of both Israel and the church, and an understanding of how Paul's message was to bring them together in Christ.

B441 Synoptic Gospels

A critical examination of the first three Gospels in light of the Synoptic problem and in terms of their individual literary designs.  A comparative study of the sections with attention to life setting and central meaning.  Exegesis and exposition lead to a discussion of theological and life implications.

M121 Christian Education Principles I


A theology of education. The learning process, learning patterns, methods and materials, and practice teaching in a brief consideration of the overall educational program of the local church.

M122 Christian Education Two

This course is designed to help the student become an effective Christian education director. Integration of Christian education into the total church program and tips on teacher selection, training, and evaluation will be major parts of the course. Use of technology in the classroom will also be covered.

M140 Principles of Evangelism

M156 Introduction to Worship and Music

M172 Personal Spiritual Development

Personal Spiritual Development is a foundational course exploring the goal of spiritual formation in the life of the believer.  Attention is given to various disciplines (practices) of the Christian faith that promote a deeper relationship with God, Jesus, and one another in the body of Christ.  Spiritual growth (Christ-like character) is one of God’s overarching goals for our lives and is essential to a life of discipleship/ministry.

M222 Creative Teaching Methods

Creativity always gets the students' attention, and this course will explore a variety of ways of presenting Bible lessons to students of all ages. Lawrence Richards and Marlene LeFever have written books that might serve as stimuli to breaking out of the box of discussing verse-by-verse or lecturing. Students will practice what they have learned by presenting lessons using some of the creative methods.

M235 Church Health

This course is designed to expose students to more than one conceptual framework for building healthy churches that are characterized by balanced ministry structures. Focusing primarily on church health leads to the secondary result of church growth, even though that is not the primary goal of creating health. This course will study several ministry philosophies that have spiritual health of the church as the foundational value.


M245 Introduction to Missions

M342 Christian Conflict Resolution

An Introduction to Christian Conflict Resolution introduces a facilitative style of conflict resolution within the context of the Biblical teaching about conflict resolution. It includes a study of several relevant scriptures and such biblical themes as confession and forgiveness. It also includes an introduction to basic mediation skills with a focus on listening, understanding and gaining a broader perspective in dealing with conflict.

M356 Christianity, the Church, and Current Culture

(from the catalog) After centuries in which people seem to share a common view of the world and their faith, there are occasional periods of very rapid change. We are living in just such a time! This class will discuss changes in our culture and in the way many people view the world. It will cover how these changes in people will or should change the way our churches worship and minister.

(from the instructor) The world is shifting. It is increasingly becoming postmodern, post-imperial, post-colonial, and post-Christian. In this course, we will discuss the philosophical and cultural impetuses behind these major shifts. We will discuss the effect of these shifts upon Western Churches and develop theories of how to interact into this new culture. Finally, we will develop practical ideas of how to shift our churches to connect with people influenced by current cultural shifts and how to constantly be ready to engage changing culture.

M360 Homiletics (Cisler)

Fundamentals of communication through preaching.  The course includes basic theology of communicating the gospel, principles of sermon structure, preaching in the context of Christian worship and laboratory experience.

M373 Church Leadership

M462 Old Testament Preaching

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M470 Pastoral Leadership and Administration

A study of the leadership style and methods of the pastor in the local church. Consideration is given to the customary administrative duties of the pastor, as well as general leadership skills.

M475 Pastoral Practicum

This course is designed for students about to graduate & transition into real world ministry situations in a church or ministry organization. Students will be exposed to 1) a general strategy for implementing ministries within a church context, 2) a framework for marketing a church or ministry through storytelling, and 3) the importance of nurturing your vision and cultivating influence when you are not in a position of authority within an organization.

G090 How to use ABC Online!

This is an introductory course to how to work with ABC's online learning environment. Learn how to upload information, how to post to a forum and how to make a great grade in an ABC Online course.

G099 Bible Content Test

Bible Content Tests

G105 English Communication

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This course is designed to enhance students' ability to communicate effectively in English through various genres of writing, speech, emails, and other forms of communication. Students will develop critical thinking skills, analyze complex texts, and learn how to convey their ideas to a diverse audience.

G109 Introduction to Leadership

This is an introductory course designed to expose students to a broad spectrum of fundamental principles of leadership, and to explore how those principles apply to ministry. Understanding & applying principles of leadership enhances a person’s ability to lead any ministry effectively.

G120 The Radical Reformation and Church of God History

G181 Personal Finance

This course will center on the basic concepts of personal financial planning. Specifics of budgeting, financing a home, investments, spending priorities, and coordination of financial planning will be presented.

G215 Christian Ethics

G235 Biblical Archaeology

An exploration of the discipline of biblical archaeology, from the science and procedures of archaeology to the findings of biblical archaeology that help illuminate and defend the words of the Bible.

G252 The Bible and Science

This course explores the apparent contradictions between science and the Bible, showing how science helps us appreciate the wonders of our Almighty God.

G265 Intro to New Testament Greek

This course offers a study of the basics of New Testament Greek grammar, syntax, and vocabulary along with a study of semantics and lexicography. The fundamentals of the Greek language along with understanding language theory and proper use of academic reference sources will prepare the student to glean useful information of the original language of the New Testament to enrich their personal study as well as to increase their ability and confidence in acquiring helpful information for sermon preparation and leading a Bible study group.


G271 Church History One

A survey of the history of the Christian church in the west — its important individuals, movements, events, and trends — from the apostolic age through the medieval church to the dawn of the Reformation.

G371 World Religions

A survey of the major religions of the world, including indigenous religions, Hinduism, Jainism, Daoism, Confucianism, Shinto, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, and other religious movements.