Graduate
Courses
Biblical
Studies: New Testament
- NTS
501 New Testament Survey: A panoramic view of New Testament
messages, doctrines, personalities, and problems of interpretation.
This course encourages the student to mature spiritually
as the scriptural principles discussed are put into practice
in relationships with God, others, and oneself.
- NTS
510 Gospels: This chronological study of the life of
Christ will be informative, inspirational, and practical.
The course will relate the parallel accounts in the
four Gospels, and divide the life and ministry of Christ
into generally accepted periods.
Through proper study and research, the student will
have a through understanding of Jesus example of ministry
in the Power of the Holy Spirit.
- NTS
511 Johannine Literature: An in-depth study of
the Gospel of John and the three epistles of John. Special
attention is made to specific verses, accounts, parables,
and miracles, unique to this gospel with
emphasis
on the practical application in the life of the Christian.
- NTS
602 Acts:
A thorough study of the content of the book of Acts with
emphasis on the work of the Holy Spirit in the origin and
growth of the early Church.
The journeys of Paul are studied in relation to his
epistles.
- NTS
610 Pauline Epistles:
A study of the Pauline epistles is foundational for
the understanding of God’s plan for the Church and
individual
Christian living.
This course will show how the epistles of Paul were
written to both the individual and the Church.
Consideration of each Epistle will include
background information, occasion, place and date
of writing, as well
as an exposition for the content of the letters.
- NTS
611 Romans:
A practical study of Paul’s letters to the Romans dealing
with the background of the book and its relation to the
rest of the Pauline writings. Attention is given to understanding
theological terms and concepts such as flesh, Spirit, and
law in the Epistle.
- NTS
612 First & Second Corinthians: A course study of
the Corinthian letters including exegesis and offering possible
solutions for each major problem dealt with by the Apostle
Paul. Offers
interpretations which can be applied to the twentieth century
Church.
- NTS
621 Galatians & Ephesians: A
course study the letters to the Galatians and Ephesians
including exegesis and offering possible solutions
for the major issues addressed by the Apostle Paul,
Insights, which can be applied to the twentieth century
Church, are included in this study.
- NTS
710 Pastoral Epistles: An exegetical study of First
& Second Timothy and Titus, giving attention to the
doctrinal and practical aspects with reference to modern
pastoral issues of the New Testament Church.
- NTS
730 General Epistles: An exegetical
study of First &
Second Peter, First & Second, and third John, James
and Jude. Authorship,
themes outlines and discussion of the issues raised in these
epistles will be studied.
- NTS
750 Hebrews: An exposition of the book of Hebrews, contrasting
the Old and New Covenants.
Each student will experience an enrichment of their
life as they gain fuller understanding of the Book of Hebrews
and its message.
- NTS
760 The
Life and Teachings of Jesus: Historical, expository
and theological study of more significant events
and teachings in Jesus’ life and ministry,
based on the Gospels. Special emphasis will
be given to Jesus’ parables and miracles
- NTS
810 Daniel & Revelation: An
exegetical study of Daniel and Revelation drawing parallels
with how the Church of Christ is shown in the light of
prophetic truth.
- NTS
890 Specialized Bible Study: A custom made course of
study available for students who would like to study a book
of the New Testament that is not currently offered.
A special syllabus will be created by a faculty advisor
with a timetable and project to fulfill the 3 credit hour
requirement.
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