h e r m e n e u t i c s 

This course will cover the basic rules of Bible interpretation by stressing a pattern of explaining the rule, illustrating the principle, and allowing the student to practice interpretation.  In essence, you will learn the art and science of biblical interpretation by viewing the Scriptures through the lens of context, genre and literary styles. 

l i f e   o f   C h r i s t 

This course systematically presents the person of Jesus Christ in His past, present, and future work. Divergent historical and contemporary views are given, but the student is supplied with ample Scripture to refute unbiblical views. The student is introduced to typology and is given the opportunity to see the abundant revelation of Christ in the Old Testament. A thorough treatment is given to the fulfillment of prophecy as it relates to Christ both in the past and the future.

p r i s o n   e p i s t l e s :

The student will develop an understanding of the historical development of Paul’s ministry prior to writing the Prison Epistles by being able to interpret each Prison Epistle textually and contextually.  It will equip the student to acquire a basic working knowledge of biblical resource material pertaining to Prison Epistles and to recognize major themes in all the Prison Epistles

p e n t a t e u c h

The student will interpret the first five books of the Bible and its involvement with the OT as a whole.
You will be able to identify the various literary forms and chronology. You will be able to state the general content of each book.  You will know, analyze, and critique the current scholarly positions on such critical matters as the authorship, date and unity of the Pentateuch.

e s c h a t o l o g y

This course is an interpretive study of Old Testament and New Testament Scriptures, which bear upon events of the end times. It investigates the time and order of these events and their importance and relation to contemporary Christian life.