ACTS
This is a study of the background, message and theology of the book of Acts.
We will trace the geographical and chronological expansion of the Church from its Jerusalem‑Judean base to Rome, analysing the major reasons for its growth and endeavouring to apply these to the contemporary local church. Special attention will be given to the doctrine and implications of Holy Spirit baptism. Practical spiritual principles that can enrich the student's life and ministry will be noted.PENTATEUCH
This course presents an overview of the first five books of the Old Testament which are referred to as the "Pentateuch" or "Torah." These books reveal the origins of the world and of man, as well as the historical, theological, and legal or covenantal foundations for the faith of Israel and ultimately for the New Testament church.
SYNOPTIC GOSPELS
This course is a study of the Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Background information like authorship, occasion for their writing, themes, and purposes for the writing of each of the three gospels will be discussed, as well as a consideration of the methods Jesus used in presenting His message to the hearers. A comparison and contrast of what the Gospel writers say about issues of concern and a development of the major teachings presented in the three Gospels will be made.
INTRODUCTION TO THE OLD TESTAMENT
Old Testament Survey deals with the work of God in the Old Testament with relation to man. After a brief introductory view of the Old Testament, each of the first thirty-nine books of the Bible is studied, discussed, and applied to the student's life and ministry.
INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT
This course seeks to introduce a panoramic view of the New Testament by presenting: the chronological sequence of the writing of its books and its events, its significant geographical information, its principal characters, and outline and a synopsis of the content of its books, and its outstanding doctrines, passages, terms and events.