Online Classes

The following classes are available as "Online Only" classes. Each week the student will receive a video lecture to watch and a disucssion board prompt. The student can watch at their own pace within the week, but watching the video and submitting a response to the discussion board will count as attendance for the week. All assignments will be turned in electronically for these classes.

ONLINE - BIBL 1011 OL: Old Testament Survey

• Required for All Degree Plans. A survey of the literature, major events, key people, and message of the Old Testament. Attention will be given to the organization and historical context of the Old Testament books as well as the basic geography covered therein. This will lay a foundation for the New Testament and the Messianic hope which Christ fulfills. No Prerequisite.

ONLINE - BIBL 1012 OL: New Testament Survey

• Required for All Degree Plans. A survey of the literature, major events, key people, and message of the New Testament. Attention will be given to the organization and 1st Century historical context of the New Testament books and to the historical events and major political movements during the Intertestamental Period between the closing of the Old Testament canon and the birth of Jesus. The basic geography of the ancient Judea and the areas covered by the missionary journeys and expansion of the early church will be examined so that key events can be located. This will serve as an overview covering the major structure and meaning of the New Testament for the life of Jesus, his death, burial, and resurrection, and the formation and teaching of the church. Some analysis will also be given to interpretations of Revelation and apocalyptic literature of the period. The various prophetic fulfillments of the Messianic hope as they are recorded in the New Testament will be addressed. No prerequisite.

ONLINE - THEO 1001 OL: Christian Doctrine I

• Required for the One-Year Certificate (Gap Year) Degree. This course is a study of the first five major categories of systematic theology: Theology, Bibliology, Trinitarianism, Anthropology, and Hamartiology. Students will complete brief doctrinal statements for each of these categories along with other readings and assignments covering significant points within each category. No prerequisite.

ONLINE - PASM 1002 OL: World Religions

• This or PASM 1003 required for all degree plans. This course will examine the basic worldview of Biblical Christianity (Christian Theism) and compare this to the worldviews of Deism, Naturalism, Nihilism, Existentialism, Eastern Pantheistic Monism, The New Age, and Postmodernism. Then students will examine other major world religions and note how they compare to the basic tenets of evangelical Christianity. Prerequisites: None.

ONLINE - PASM 1003 OL: Apologetics

• This or PASM 1002 required for all degree plans. This will be a basic apologetics class covering the doubts and challenges to Christian faith and biblical revelation typically raised in the public square and often secretly felt by everyday Christians who may be afraid to bring them up in traditional church settings. Attention will be given to scientific, logical, ethical, and philosophical proposals and justifications for the veracity of the Christian faith as the best answer to the state of the world and the experiences of all human beings in the world. Prerequisites: None.

Monday

Monday 1:00-2:45 p.m. - NTST Greek II: Intermediate Greek

• Required for the Associates and Bachelors degrees. This class continues the first year instruction in the Greek of the New Testament period. Students will continue working through the first year textbook to learn the remainder of the Greek verb system including additional moods such as the Subjunctive, Imperative, and Infinitive moods, Participles, and what are known as “Mi-Verbs.” The semester will also include continuing introduction to exegetical principles as well as beginning syntax. Prerequisites: NTST 1001 Greek I.

• Please note that this course has a Practice Lab component which the student must attend at least 7 times during the semester, on Thursday at 1:00 p.m.

• This class is also available as a Hybrid class at the same time via Zoom.

Monday 5:00-6:45 p.m. - BIBL 4001: NT Exposition I: The Gospels

• Required for the Associates and Bachelors degrees. The four Gospels will be examined in detail, and the students will be expected to read all of these books in their entirety. It is a good idea to read through these Bible books before the first day of class as there are other reading assignments as well. Discussion of facts about Jesus’ life and earthly ministry will include a historical examination of the trial, crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. His parables, miracles, and the themes of each book will also be covered. Recommended to have completed (but not required): BIBL 1001 and BIBL 1002.

• This class is also available as a Hybrid class at the same time via Zoom.

Thursday

Thursday 1:00-2:45 p.m. - NTST 1002 W - Practice Lab for Greek II

• This is the Practice Lab and Tutoring Session for Greek II. Learning a foreign language is difficult, and learning an ancient one adds another layer to the challenge. This will be a weekly session going over workbook and practice materials together and answering student questions or offering additional tutoring on difficult aspects of Greek II. Attendance is required for all Greek II students for at least 7 sessions (unless other arrangements need to be made). This class is only for students enrolled in NTST 1002: Greek II, and this does not require a separate enrollment.

• This class is also available as a Hybrid class at the same time via Zoom.

Thursday 3:00-4:45 p.m. - BIBL 1002: Bible Study Methods II

• Required for all degree plans. This is the second part of the full year of instruction on studying, understanding, and applying the Bible. Students will learn how to chart Bible books and to analyze, write, and communicate the arguments of a Bible book in each of the different genres of biblical literature. Attention will be given to understanding the background culture, context, and situation of the original author and audience. Prerequisite: BIBL 1001 Bible Study Methods I.

• This class is also available as a Hybrid class at the same time via Zoom.