This course continues the study of biblical hermeneutics and homiletics by introducing students to the languages the Bible was written in, and gives them tools to understand how the translations of those languages influence [...]

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 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 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 a survey of the major theological figures and movements of the last 200 years. Emphasis is placed on a critical examination of each movement in light of biblical inerrancy and authority.

Some doctrine, though very little, can be gleaned through natural revelation. Nearly all of what we know about God and His truth comes from His revelation through Scripture. This course examines the knowledge of [...]

This course is an analysis of the New Testament from the perspective and methodology of contemporary biblical theology. While not ignoring the Old Testament, it focuses on an exploration of methodological issues and topics [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]