A course that has as its primary content the Old Testament, with special attention given to the law, the prophets and the history of Israel.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:
Most importantly, you will need a good cross-referenced Study Bible in a modern English translation, e.g., NASB, NIV, ESV.
This course consists of ten learning modules (each of which contain reading, quizzes, a written lesson, an online project, and an application assignment) and one final exam.
Each module is worth 80 points, and the final exam is 200 points, for a total of 1,000 points possible.
A course that includes a foundation in New Testament study with a focus on Jesus Christ as portrayed in the Gospels and Epistles. Also included is a series of explorations into the relevancy of Christ to modern life.
*In order to help you complete the course in time, this class does have module due dates.
The course is designed to meet the following objectives in whatever Christian tradition the student belongs—Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant. If the student is not a Christian, then he/she will see why Christians believe as they do.
Optional texts:
*Once a student is enrolled, the professor will provide options for accessing these resources at no or low cost.
This course consists of 10 modules with a combination of discussion topics, checkpoints, internet research projects, quizzes, and papers in each.
Assignments are worth between 50 and 100 points each, for a total of 1,000 points possible.
A detailed study of the book of "beginnings," giving attention to its authorship, authenticity, chronology, and spiritual implication.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A good study Bible is mandatory, preferably in a modern translation. The New American Standard Version (NASV) or the New International Version (NIV) are particularly recommended.
This course consists of 15 assignments based on corresponding chapter reading and one exam.
Each assignment is worth 100 points as is the exam, for a total of 1,600 points possible.
Specific methods are taught to enable the students to understand the propositions of the biblical text, relate those propositions to one another, and ask questions of the text in order to discover what the biblical writers meant to convey through their writings.
*In order to help you complete the course in time, this class does have module due dates.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
*Once a student is enrolled, the professor will provide options for accessing these resources at no or low cost.
This course consists of 15 assignments and no exams.
Each assignment is worth between 25 and 200 points, for a total of 1,000 points possible.
A detailed study of the book of Romans with special emphasis on Paul’s purpose in writing the book and the development of his argument throughout the book.
The goals of this course are six-fold—that the students:
Required to have three English translations of Paul’s letter to the Romans.
This course consists of 15 assignments including papers and study questions, and no exams.
Lesson 1 assignment is worth 50 points, lessons 2-14 are worth 20 points each, and Lesson 15 assignment is worth 40 points, for a total of 350 points possible.
Emphasizes the historical narrative and the content of the law of God. Special attention is given to the Genesis account of the origin of the cosmos, man, sin, and salvation. The authorship of the Pentateuch is considered.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
A good study Bible is required, preferably in a modern translation. The New American Standard Version (NAU) or the New International Version (NIV) are particularly recommended.
This course consists of 13 exams and one final comprehensive exam, as well as a major project.
Each exam is worth 40 points, the final exam is worth 100 points, and the major project is worth 100 points, for a total of 720 points possible.
A historical study with particular attention given to the missionary expansion of the early church, the work of the Holy Spirit and the place of the church in the world.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should:
A literal (formal equivalent) translation of the Bible is required.
This course consists of ten assignments, the majority of which are papers, and one final comprehensive essay exam.
The assignments range in points from 20 to 40, for a total of 260 points.
Attention is given to the life, ministry, and writings of Paul. The doctrinal, pastoral, and personal epistles of Paul are studied with reference to their geographical and historical settings, the organization of the Apostolic Church and the development of Christian doctrine. Careful exegesis is made of selected portions of each epistle.
*In order to help you complete the course in time, this class does have module due dates.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:
*Once a student is enrolled, the professor will provide options for accessing these resources at no or low cost.
This course consists of 12 assignments and no exams.
Each assignment is worth 100 points with the exception of the final assignment which is 150 points for a total of 1,250 points possible.
A study of the non-Pauline epistles with attention to their introductory issues (authorship, audience, date, setting, etc.) and theological issues. The authors’ arguments will be analyzed and various interpretations of debated passages will be examined. Critical thinking skills will be employed in studying the letters.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
To experience spiritual maturity with the following outcomes:
This course consists of 10 assignments, 1 journaling, and a midterm and final exam.
Each assignment is worth 100 points, the journal worth 500 points, and the midterm and final are each worth 250 points, for a total of 2000 points for the course.
This course explores the nature of the Gospel as told in the accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John with an emphasis on understanding the various themes of the gospel writers as they tell the story of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus and his significance in revealing God’s message of salvation. Attention is given to the literary and theological characteristics of each account while also setting them within the context of both the message of the Old Testament and within first century Judaism. In doing so, students will learn the basic of gospel criticism. Finally, this course seeks to relate the message and mission of Jesus to today’s world and our lives as followers of Jesus within the fellowship of the body of Christ, the church.
Students will be able to perform the following based on the accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John (referred to as MMLJ):
Within the Sections are a series of eight assignments. The assignments include the following:
Grading Percentages:
Videos: 26%
Readings/Summaries: 42%
Quizzes: 12.5%
Application manual: 7%
Comprehensive exam: 12.5%
Hebrew poetry and wisdom as presented in the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations, and the Song of Solomon.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Plan to have a good cross-referenced Study Bible in a modern English translation, e.g., NASB, NIV, ESV.
This course consists of 10 modules, each of which contains a Bible reading assignment and online quiz, a textbook reading assignment and online quiz, a written lesson with questions, an online project, and an application assignment. There is one final exam at the end of the course.
Each module is worth 80 points, and the final exam is worth 200 points, for a total of 1000 points in the class.
A survey of Christian belief as developed during the history of the church.
*In order to help you complete the course in time, this class does have module due dates.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have learned about:
*Once a student is enrolled, the professor will provide options for accessing these resources at no or low cost.
This course consists of 10 Modules which contain a variety of assignments, such as Discussion Topics, Quizzes, Checkpoints, Papers, Internet Research, and a Final Project.
Assignments are worth 50-100 points each, with the final project worth 200, for a total of 1,000 points in the course.
This course is a survey of the classical categories of Christian thought concerning Theology Proper (i.e., divinity), Christology, Pneumatology, Soteriology, Anthropology (insofar as it determines Soteriology), Ecclesiology, and Eschatology.
*In order to help you complete the course in time, this class does have module due dates.
This course will:
*Once a student is enrolled, the professor will provide options for accessing this resource at no or low cost.
This course includes discussion topics, checkpoints, internet research, quizzes, papers, and a final project.
The individual assignments are worth between 25 and 50 points, with the quizzes and the papers worth 50 points each, and the final project worth 200 points, for a total of 1000 points for the course.
A study of Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, and related religious movements.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will learn:
This course consists of six quizzes, two interviews, three site observations, a book reflection, and a research paper.
The quizzes and the research paper are each worth 30% of the grade, the site observations and the book reflection are each worth 10% of the grade, and the interviews are worth 20% of the final grade. Each assignment is worth 100 points each, for a total of 1,300 points possible.
A study of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Shinto, and Chinese religions.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have learned:
This course consists of six quizzes, two interviews, three site observations, a book reflection, and a research paper.
The quizzes are worth 20 points each, and the interviews, site observations, book reflection, and research paper are worth 100 points each, for a total of 820 points possible.
The integration of Christian thought with contemporary ideas and an introduction to Christian apologetics. Engaging those questions that pose the greatest challenge to Christian faith in contemporary culture, in the hope of receiving from God a clearer perception of the truth, goodness and beauty of the Gospel.
The objective of all Christian pursuits of truth, goodness and beauty is to enjoy the goodness of God, who has not left us in darkness, but has made himself known in Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit, conveyed through the Scriptures as witnessed by His people.
The formal objectives of the course are as follows:
This course consists of an opening survey, reading assignment, a book summary, interviews and analysis, a written response paper, and three exams.
The opening survey is worth 10 points, the reading assignments are worth 420 points, the book summary 100 points, the interviews/analysis 70 points, written response 50 points, the first two exams 100 points each, and the final exam 150 points—for a total of 1000 points in the course.