Note: In order to allow for flexibility in course scheduling and delivery, many of the 4 credit courses in our catalog have been divided into 4 one-credit sub-courses.
  

BIS (Biblical Studies) 

BIS 101 History and Literature of the Old Testament (4 credits)
A survey of the content and basic teachings of each book of the Old Testament in its historical, geographical,  and cultural context with an emphasis on the substantiation and edification of Christian faith.
BIS 101 may be divided into the following sub-courses:
    BIS 101.1 History and Literature of the Old Testament: The Pentateuch (1)
    BIS 101.2 History and Literature of the Old Testament: The Historical Books (1)
    BIS 101.3 History and Literature of the Old Testament: Poetry (1)
    BIS 101.4 History and Literature of the Old Testament: The Prophets (1)  

BIS 104 History and Literature of the New Testament (4 credits)
A survey of the content and basic teachings of each book of the New Testament in its historical, geographical,  and cultural context with an emphasis on the substantiation and edification of Christian faith.
BIS 104 may be divided into the following sub-courses:
    BIS 104.1 History and Literature of the New Testament: The Gospels (1)
    BIS 104.2 History and Literature of the New Testament: The Life and Teachings of Christ (1)
    BIS 104.3 History and Literature of the New Testament: Acts, the General Epistles, and Revelation (1)
    BIS 104.4 History and Literature of the New Testament: Pauline Epistles (1) 

BIS 201 Biblical Interpretation (4 credits)
An introduction to hermeneutics and the principles and practice of exegesis with an emphasis on observational skills, literary context, historical-cultural context, and principles of application.
BIS 201 may be divided into the following sub-courses:
    BIS 201.1 Biblical Interpretation: Introduction (1)
    BIS 201.2 Biblical Interpretation: Observing the Text (1)
    BIS 201.3 Biblical Interpretation: Interpreting the New Testament (1)
    BIS 201.4 Biblical Interpretation: Interpreting the Old Testament (1)     

COM (Communications) 

COM 341 Expository Preaching (4)*
A study on the development and delivery of expository sermons (Prerequisite: BIS 201).
COM 341 may be divided into the following sub-courses:
    COM 341.1 Expository Preaching: The Message and the Messenger (1)
    COM 341.2 Expository Preaching: Remaining True to the Text (1)
    COM 341.3 Expository Preaching: Preparing Expository Sermons (1)
    COM 341.4 Expository Preaching: Preaching Expository Sermons (1)   

HIS (History)   

HIS 202 History of Western Christianity, 1517-present (4)
A survey of the developments of Christianity from the Reformation to the present, along with a review of the history of the Church of God (Seventh Day).
HIS 202 may be divided into the following sub-courses:
   HIS 202.1 History of Western Christianity: The Reformation (1)
   HIS 202.2 History of Western Christianity: Orthodoxy, Rationalism, and Pietism (1)
   HIS 202.3 History of Western Christianity: The 19th and 20th Centuries (1)
   HIS 202.4 History of Western Christianity: Church of God (Seventh Day)  (1) 

LEA (Leadership)
 
LEA 101 Foundations of Ministry (4)
An introduction to fundamental ministry foundations of personal spiritual formation, calling, walking in the Spirit, spiritual warfare, and relational spirituality.
LEA 101 may be divided into the following sub-courses:
   LEA 101.1 Foundations of Ministry: Christian Walk (1)
   LEA 101.2 Foundations of Ministry: Calling (1)
   LEA 101.3 Foundations of Ministry: Victory Through Christ (1)
   LEA 101.4 Foundations of Ministry: Relational Spirituality (1) 

LEA 201 Church Administration (4)
An overview of foundational principles of church administration as they relate to leadership, CG7 polity, finance, and legal issues.
LEA 201 may be divided into the following sub-courses:
    LEA 201.1 Church Administration: Leadership (1)
    LEA 201.2 Church Administration: Polity  (1)
    LEA 201.3 Church Administration: Administration (1)
    LEA 201.4 Church Administration: Finance (1)  

LEA 204 Leadership (4)*
An introduction to biblical principles of Christian leadership and basic management and supervisory skills for effective ministry.  

MIS (Missions) 

MIS 291 Pioneer Missionary Training I (1-4 credits) 

MIS 292 Pioneer Missionary Training II (1-4 credits)
Prerequisite: MIS 291 

MIS 297 Medical Mission (1-4 credits) 

PAM (Pastoral Ministry) 

PAM 131 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry (4)
An introductory examination of the theology, philosophy, and methodology for effective pastoral ministry.
PAM 131 may be divided into the following sub-courses:
    PAM 131.1 Intro to Pastoral Ministry: Pastors as Equippers (1)
    PAM 131.2 Intro to Pastoral Ministry: Ministry of Laying Foundations (1)
    PAM 131.3 Intro to Pastoral Ministry: Ministry of Restoration (1)
    PAM 131.4 Intro to Pastoral Ministry: Ministry of Preparation (1) 

PHI (Philosophy) 

PHI 204 Christian Ethics (4)
An exploration of the topic of what is morally right and wrong and the different means by which Christians must come to ethical decisions. 

PSY (Psychology)
 
PSY 201 The Church's Role in Mental Health (4)
An examination of the role that the community of Christians is intended to play in strengthening the health of its members; a review of common mental health issues, including depression and anxiety disorders. 

THE (Theology) 

THE 201 Systematic Theology (4)*
An introduction to the foundational principles, themes, and categories of Christian theology.
THE 201 may be divided into the following sub-courses:
   THE 201.1 Systematic Theology: Introduction (1)
   THE 201.2 Systematic Theology: Theology Proper and Christology (1)
   THE 201.3 Systematic Theology: Anthropology, Hamartiology, and Soteriology (1)
   THE 201.4 Systematic Theology: Ecclesiology and Eschatology (1) 

THE 202 Intro to Church of God (Seventh Day) Doctrine (4)
A study of the doctrines held by the Church of God (Seventh Day) as set forth by the International Ministerial Congress and the North American Ministerial
Council.
THE 202 may be divided into the following sub-courses:
   THE 202.1 CG7 Doctrine: God’s Word for Man - Deity Revealed (1)
   THE 202.2 CG7 Doctrine: God’s Provision for Man - Life in Christ (1)
   THE 202.3 CG7 Doctrine: God’s Pattern for Man - Obedience in the Spirit (1)
   THE 202.4 CG7 Doctrine: God’s Future for Man and all Creation (1) 

WOA (Worship Arts) 

WOA 201 Prayer Ministry (4)*
An introduction to the theology and practices of prayer, with an emphasis on listening to God, meditative prayer, crying out, intercession, and spiritual warfare. 

*These courses will not be available until the 2010-2011 school year.