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Survey of the
Old Testament (TB01A) A descriptive and critical
introduction to the nature of biblical
revelation, principles of
interpretation & major elements of the Old Testament, including the primeval
&
patriarchal histories, the Exodus, monarchic traditions, the message of
the prophets & the Exilic period.
Survey of the New Testament
(TB01B) 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.
Basics of Christian Theology (TB02) 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.
Christianity Through the Ages (TB03)
Surveys the history of the Christian church from the
ascension
to modern fundamentalism, ecumenism and Pentecostalism. You
will pay particular attention to the
development of doctrine and to the
growth of the church, including the Advent Christian denomination.
Advent Christian Theology (TB04) 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.
Eschatology (TB05) This course will include a
comprehensive analysis of the second coming of Christ
and related events
which brig this age to a close and introduce the eternal Kingdom of God.
Introduction to Pastoral Theology (TB06) A
study of the theology that deals with the office and
function of the pastor.
Course will focus on the call, the offices and gifts of ministry, leadership
in the
worshipping community, equipping the laity for ministry, and the care
of the congregation through pastoral
counsel and crisis ministry.
Dealing with Church Conflict (TB07) 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.
Introduction to New Testament Greek (TB12) An
introduction to the fundamentals and grammar of
the Greek New Testament.
Includes a study of certain verb, noun, pronoun, and adjective forms.
The student
learns to apply knowledge f the translation of selected portions
of Scripture. Great Doctrines (TB13) Selected
topics introduced in Survey of the bible are studied in greater depth.
Possible topics, depending on the interests of the student, are: the
inspiration of Scripture, the sovereignty of
god, justification by faith,
the Holy spirit in the church, biblical ethics, the nature & functioning of
the church. Principles of Church Growth (TG41)
Introduces the Church Growth Movement which has come into
prominence in the
past twenty-five years. It emphasizes principles which can be applied
locally, nationally, and
cross-culturally. Church Growth in
Action (TG42) Provides a close examination of
several models of growing
churches. You will carry out a project
applying the principles of church growth under the supervision of the
professor and a local pastor. Analysis of the project will take place
up on its completion. Practicum: Supervised Internship (TP27)
You will spend a minimum of ten hours a week for
six
weeks working with, listening to and reading under the guidance of an
experienced pastor. The student will
keep a journal of the experience
which will be evaluated and discussed during the six weeks. The
assignment
will be mutually agreeable to the student, the professor and the
Director of TEMPE. Advent Christian Standards (TP45)
Introduces the student to an understanding of the spirit and
ethos
of the Advent Christian Church denomination and examines its
organizational structures, standards and ministry
procedures.
COST
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For Certificate Programs: $225.00 per course.
(prices subject to change)
For Personal Enrichment program:
$150.00 per course. (prices subject to change)
BERKSHIRE CHRISTIAN
COLLEGE
P.O. Box 826.Haverhill.
Massachusetts.01831.phone.978.372.8122.email address.
BCC-TEMPE@aol.com
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