BIBW431 • 3 units

A study of the Acts of the Apostles that specifically follows the historical expansion of the church through doctrinal development, growth in understanding, evangelism and geographical expansion through the missionary activities of its members. We will become acquainted with the activities of the great church leaders of the first century, e.g., Peter, James and Paul.

TB04 • 3 units

The Advent Christian denomination was born during an intense expectation that the end of this age was near and that Christ would soon come to raise the dead, judge the world, and establish his kingdom. For our study of these distinctives you will do a comprehensive analysis of eschatology (the doctrine of the last things), both personal and general.

The doctrinal content of the historic Christian faith is usually structured around six points: revelation, theology proper, anthropology, soteriology, ecclesiology and eschatology. In this course you will be given an introductory, foundational survey of the whole.

Studying theology provides a way to make sense of many of the great debates and themes in history as well as those occurring in our current times. Theology is like a lens that helps bring things into focus. 

Basics of Christian Theology explores the biblical basis of several doctrines—including the Advent Christian doctrine—important theological movements throughout history, and the doctrine of the church and doctrine of the last things.

LDW331 • 3 units

A study of the concepts of leadership in the context of Scripture and application of these concepts to personal, professional and career goals. The course will include the use of a survey to assess each individual's leadership capabilities to help him/her to understand his/her personal profile

BIBW131 • 3 units

A study of the history of the Christian Church from its founding on the day of Pentecost to the beginning of the Reformation with special emphasis upon the people, events and doctrinal controversies that were significant in the growth of Christianity.

BIBW132 • 3 units

A study of the history of the Christian Church from the dawning of the Reformation to the present time with special emphasis upon the people, events and doctrinal controversies that were significant in the growth of Christianity.

TB07 • 3 units

Offers an up-close look at working with people in conflicts, both in and outside the local church context. The course provides biblical principles and practical guidelines that will help equip the student for faithful work that leads to conflict resolution.

MUSW231 • 3 units

This course visits key moments in the history of Western Christian church music. The story of music in Christian worship services in the West begins with the evolution of Gregorian chant from Hebrew and other models, progresses through the development of music for more than one voice part in settings for the early Catholic Mass, and divides into the Reformation stream including Lutheran chorales, other Protestant metrical Psalm settings, and the emergence of loftier settings in the cantatas of J. S. Bach and the oratorios of G. F. Handel. The narrative then continues onto the development of hymns, first without and then with specific tunes, then onto a lighter variety of gospel, revival and Sunday School songs. All the while, religious thinkers and musicians within the church (often the same people) continually examined their practice of music in worship and sought musical reforms and developments which they thought would bring more truth, spiritual edification, beauty and/or appropriate praise to God.

URBMIN202 • 3 units

This course explores the importance of the city in the ministry of the American Christian church. Students will gain an overview of the city and its importance in biblical and current times. Upon completion of this course students will have increased their knowledge of how cities developed and the roles cities have played in the church as well as the role the Christian church has played in the development of urban areas. Another goal of this course is to immerse the student in elements of the city to gain a better understanding of ministry in the city.  

ENGW332 •  3 units

The course will explore the life of and literature produced by C. S. Lewis in order to gain perception into his theology, the various genres in which he wrote, and the principles that make his writings meaningful nearly forty years after his death.

TB01A • 3 units

A descriptive and critical introduction to the nature of biblical revelation, principles of interpretation and major elements of the Old Testament, including the primeval and patriarchal histories, the exodus, monarchic traditions, the message of the prophets and the exilic period.

TB01B • 3 units

A descriptive and critical introduction to the principles of biblical interpretation and major elements of the New Testament, including the Jesus of the Gospels, the developing church in Acts, the letters of Paul, the General Letters, the visions of the Revelation.

URBMIN200 • 3 units

This course explores the importance of the city in the ministry of the American Christian church. Students will gain an overview of the city and its importance in biblical and current times. Upon completion of this course students will have increased their knowledge of how cities developed and the roles cities have played in the church as well as the role the Christian church has played in the development of urban areas. Another goal of this course is to immerse the student in elements of the city to gain a better understanding of ministry in the city.  

URBMIN201/SOC205 • 3 units

The purpose of this course is to provide an overall framework for understanding and examining pertinent social issues in the urban setting. The course will expand the student's knowledge, skills, and understanding of social issues that impact individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. Particular attention will be given to the analysis and evaluation of what society can do to further impact these problems. Social issues to be explored include but are not limited to the changing nature of the family, education, health and illness, drug use, sexual behavior, inequality, and the economy.