Advanced Hermeneutics is a graduate-level course that studies the principles and methods of interpreting the Bible. The course covers a wide range of topics, including the nature of language and meaning, the historical context [...]

This class introduces students to systematic theology and examines seven major doctrinal subjects in detail. Using Scripture as the primary authority in the study, this course will examine evangelical Protestant doctrinal positions, evaluate historic [...]

This course will trace the outline of the Bible and address the background and thematic elements of each major genre of Scripture, considering them each individually and synthetically. This survey course will provide the [...]

The dissertation defense is the student’s formal oral examination of a doctoral dissertation. The student will present their research findings and answer questions from a committee established by the student’s advisor or the Academic [...]

This course is the second in a two-part sequence designed to support Doctor of Ministry students as they complete their dissertation or dissertation project. Building on the research and writing completed in Doctoral Research [...]

This course is the first in a two-part sequence designed to support Doctor of Ministry students as they conduct research and begin writing their dissertation or dissertation project. Building on their approved dissertation proposal, [...]

This course is an advanced study of the methods and techniques of biblical research and writing in preparation for the completion of a doctoral dissertation or project report. Focus is give to methodologies of [...]

Advanced Team Dynamics in Ministry Setting is a graduate-level course that examines the complex and dynamic nature of teams in ministry content. In the spectrum of the local church, there are a great many [...]

Advanced Philosophy and Practice of Ministry is a graduate-level course that examines the philosophical and practical foundations of ministry. Students will begin by exploring the biblical foundation of ministry, the role of leadership in [...]

This course exposes students to important shifts and trends in contemporary Christian thought and provides an enriching context for discussion and theological reflection. The central theme of the course is doing theology contextually. We [...]