ORDAINED MINISTER

Course THE-221
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY I

A study of Bibliology -the doctrine of Scripture, with focus on the nature of revelation, the inspiration and authority of Scripture, and the development and transmission of the canon; Theology Proper -the doctrine of God's existence, attributes, works, and the Trinity; Christology -the theology of the Person and work of Jesus Christ, including consideration of His names, nature, offices, humiliation, atoning death, resurrection, and exaltation; Anthropology -the theology of the human condition (origin, nature, and fall); and Soteriology -the divine plan of salvation, (regeneration, justification, adoption, sanctification, and deliverance) for the believer.

Textbook: Stanley M. Horton, ed., Systematic Theology

Course THE-222
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY II

A study of Pneumatology -the distinctive Pentecostal doctrine of the Holy Spirit, focusing on the divinity and personality of the Spirit, and the work of the Spirit in applying to believers the benefits of Christ's work: sanctification by the Spirit; Ecclesiology -the doctrine of the Church, including its definition, mission and purpose, organization, and ordinances; Angelology -the doctrine of angels (their creation, nature, fall, and work); and Eschatology -the doctrine of last things, including the Second Coming, resurrections, judgments, and final state.

Textbook: Stanley M. Horton, ed., Systematic Theology
Video Cassette: The Promise of Power

Course MIN-145
CHURCH LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION

A theological base for the administration of the local church. This practical study explores the management skills a pastor must acquire for successful servant leadership: planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, and follow-up.

Textbooks:
Calvin Miller, The Empowered Leader: Ten Keys to Servant Leadership
Rick Warren, The Purpose-Driven Church

Course MIN-371
CHURCH AND LAW

A study of American church law for ministers, church administrators, and ministerial students. The course addresses contemporary legal questions with accurate, up to date answers.

Textbook:
Couser, Ministry and the American Legal System

Course MIN-111
BIBLICAL COUNSELING

A study of the biblical principles that can help people deal with emotional problems and/or crisis situations, and an introduction to the way these principles can be applied to help believers in the major areas of pastoral concern, including premarital and marital counseling, and counseling the sick, bereaved, and aged.

Textbooks: Timothy D. Foster, The Handbook of Christian Counseling

Rev. 9/05