Philosophy is the governor of our thoughts and actions. It gets to the heart of who we are, what we believe and why we believe it. A philosophy of education is therefore the foundation [...]

This course is the first of two parts. In the first, student will explore methods of biblical research with stress on hermeneutics and exegesis. They will then propose and execute a research scenario, project, [...]

This course is the second of two parts. In this course, students will utilize their research project and the results to complete the program capstone project. This course is writing intensive.

The course explores the nature of teaching, the Biblical model of instruction, curricular design, the learner’s impact upon instruction, theories of practice, and methods of instruction. Particular attention is given to developing a theology [...]

This course provides a study of the factors and influences that affect the development of the curriculum in Christian education. Rather than focusing on curriculum section, this course explores the process for designing, implementing, [...]

This course will help educational ministry leaders to think and plan strategically, beginning with an evaluation and articulation of the ministry’s core values and mission statement, as well as an understanding of the vision [...]

This course is an advanced study of the principles and methods of biblical interpretation. Students will explore the history of interpretation, the nature of language, the role of context, and the various interpretive approaches [...]

Students will build on basic knowledge of Hebrew and Aramaic to use available tools skillfully for translation, analysis, and exegesis.

Students will build on basic knowledge of Greek grammar and syntax to use available tools skillfully for translation, analysis, and exegesis.

This course familiarizes doctoral students with the 39 books that make up the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament. Students will learn the story of God’s interaction with human kind from the beginning of time [...]