Fourth Year

Fourth Year Schedule
9 week assignment period for all four quarters.

***Classes Subject To Change At Any Time*** 

Pastoral Epistles I - II (2 Quarters)
An in-depth verse-by-verse study of Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus, warning of false teaching, instruction on church administration and worship, character of church leaders and responsibilities toward the believers. A 2-Quarter Class.

Philosophy Of Ministry
A study in the various principles for effective ministry as viewed from the Senior Pastor, emphasis on necessary Biblical understanding needed to operate successfully in ministry.

Sermon Preparation
This class is designed to guide students through the preparation and delivery of a Biblically sound sermon or bible study.
  
Biblical Counseling
An introductory course on Christian counseling according to Biblical perspectives, emphasizing the biblical instruction to counsel each other with Scripture. A recurring minor theme will be biblical warnings alerting us concerning man's ways of counseling.

World Missions
An overview of a missionary perspective to prepare those who are called to serve long/short term missions locally and internationally.  This includes how to prepare servants spiritually, physically, and mentally.  It also covers a biblical perspective on missions and cross-cultural training. (Isaiah 6:8 - "Here am I! Send me.")

Witnessing to the Cults
An introductory overview on classic cults of Christianity and how to navigate in conversations with members of these cults and share the true gospel of Jesus Christ. Class will cover cults such as Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, and others.

Evangelism and Apologetics Among Muslims
An examination of the religion of Islam. Emphasis will be given to understanding its development, theology, and worldview by comparing it to Christian teachings. The purpose of this course is to help Christians to better understand Muslim people, in order to effectively represent Jesus Christ and his message when interacting and building relationships with them.