Christian College Certificate Programs

This course deals with making proper decisions and the management of the soul, spirit, finances, and time. It helps new students become centered and focused on spiritual matters. Topics include financial management, goal setting, family management, and improving personality.

An introduction to basic biblical doctrines, giving an overview of rudimentary doctrines across denominations and laying a foundation for extensive Bible theology. Topics include the Bible, repentance, benefits of the Cross, baptism of the Holy Spirit, and praise and worship.

A study of men and women of the Old Testament who were outstanding in faith. Their lives serve as examples for believers today. Characters include Adam, Abraham, Moses, Ruth, and Esther.

A basic study of the General Epistles, including James, 1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2, and 3 John, and Jude. Each book includes background on the writer, purpose, survey, outline, progression, and main thrust.

A study of the spirit, function, and service of the armor-bearer from biblical perspectives. It includes attitudes necessary for Christian service, including the mind of Christ, singleness of heart, servant functions, and becoming principled people.

A survey of the New Testament from the silent years between the Testaments through Revelation. The course gives an overview of each New Testament book and highlights major topics.

A study of the first five books of the Bible, from the origin of the earth to the development of humanity into Israel. It includes an introduction to the Old Testament, biblical culture, and outlines of the Five Books of Moses.

A study of the political and cultural background of the New Testament, covering the historical events between Malachi and Matthew. Topics include the Twelve Disciples, six periods of Jewish history, Greek and Roman backgrounds, maps, and charts.

A course on Bible prophecy that defines and outlines Old Testament prophecies and other prophetic messages. It sheds light on prophets, their lives, ministries, and prophecies yet to be fulfilled.

A broad look at the development and need for faith. Topics include the definition of faith, appropriating faith in the believer’s life, the two sides of faith, true faith, and enemies of faith.

An introductory course on witnessing and effectively sharing the Gospel. It covers Scripture memorization systems, how and when to witness, proper witnessing, and do’s and don’ts of successful soul winning.

A study defining missions and the need for worldwide missions from Old and New Testament perspectives. Topics include the Great Commissions, post-resurrection ministry, and the voyages of Paul.

A course on world geography and its relationship to the Bible, using demographics and other information to explain missions and missionary leaders throughout the world.

A course on methods and machinery employed by God for world harvest. It discusses evangelism, unreached people groups within the 10/40 window, and evangelizing where Christianity is forbidden.

A continuation of Trends in Missions 1, discussing global trends and demographics within the 10/40 window. Topics include major mega trends, postmodernism, ten current missions challenges, and contextualization.

An introduction to the necessity and responsibility of ministerial leadership. Topics include responsibilities and obstacles of leadership, basic tenets of leadership, spiritual vision, accountability, church finances, and twenty-first century leaders.

A continuation of Leadership in Ministry 1 covering vision empowerment, communication, conflict, attributes of leaders, levels of leadership, tests of leadership, and integrity.

A course defining Christian ethics, conviction and practices, conscience, principles of love, seven ethical principles taught by Paul, the Sermon on the Mount, and the Christian’s relationship to the Law of Moses.

A study of the Five-Fold Ministry, its relevance and need today. Topics include God’s call on the Christian life, defining the five-fold ministry, understanding God’s call, and excellence.

A course outlining roles and responsibilities in the believer’s life. Topics include effective biblical ministry, prayer partners, altar attendants, and the need for church security.

An introduction to Christian counseling that gives an overall view of the need for the certificate and familiarizes students with counseling theories and techniques. Topics include the Church as a Healing Community, systems and social networks, and group counseling.

A continuation of Christian Counseling 100, providing deeper study of Biblical Counseling and who is qualified to counsel. It discusses family counseling, singles counseling, and financial counseling.

A course showing that the believer’s warfare is in the mind. Topics include man’s triune being, demonic activity, seven behavior patterns from an Old Testament perspective, shaping destiny, spiritual management, and managing the mind.

A course beginning with premarital counseling and moving through marital problems and biblical marriage models. Topics include choosing the right mate, premarital counseling, marriage problems, and working through marital conflict.

A study of the healing ministry of Jesus, God’s will for healing today, faith, and the relationship of sickness to sin.

An introduction to Systematic Theology beginning with Bibliology and Basic Theology. It defines theology, gives an overview of God’s nature and works, and discusses the essence and attributes of God, the Trinity, creation, and God’s sovereignty.

A continuation of Systematic Theology 1, studying Ecclesiology, Eschatology, Hamartiology, and Soteriology. Topics include man’s origin, man’s fall and sin, Christ’s plan and purpose, and angelic lives and classifications.

An introduction to the need and art of spiritual warfare. It defines occult words, explains how to identify strongholds and demonic spirits, and discusses using the Word of God to tear down strongholds.

A study of Hamartiology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology, and Eschatology, giving Bible students a balanced perspective on Bible theology.

A study of Old Testament covenants and how they culminate in the Messianic Covenant, including the biblical definition of covenant and its relevance in modern life.

A detailed history of the Church from Pentecost to the Fall of Rome. It discusses expansion of the church, Gentiles entering the covenant, persecutions, doctrinal development, sects, heresies, and monasticism.

A study of the church from the Fall of Rome in 476 A.D. to the Fall of Constantinople in 1453 A.D. It includes historical data on persecutors of the Church, medieval art and literature, and beginnings of religious reformation.

A course tracing the historic development of the Protestant Reformation from its sixteenth-century background to its impact on the world and church today.

A study of the post-Reformation period, including persecution, the Roman Church’s efforts to stem Protestant growth, and the recovery of truths from earlier church history.

A broad survey beginning with the apostolic church and continuing through the persecuted church, imperial church, medieval church, reformed church, and modern-day church.

Advanced teaching on the prayer life of the believer and those called into ministry. Topics include the source and purpose of prayer, intercessory prayer, Paul’s prayer life, and praying in tongues as spiritual warfare.

A study of types of prayer and the necessity of prayer. Topics include definitions of prayer, approaching God in prayer, different types of prayer, and successful use of prayer.

A course outlining and discussing the Lord’s Prayer, including why we should pray, keys to successful prayer, and abiding in God’s presence.

A comprehensive study of praise with biblical examples. Topics include the lifestyle of praise, the summary of praise, and why believers should worship.

A study of the origin and kinds of faith, what faith is, how faith grows, myths of faith, what Scripture says about trials and faith, hindrances, and the necessity of faith.

A study of James, 1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2, and 3 John, and Jude. Each book includes the writer, purpose, survey, outline, progression, and main thrust.

A detailed study of Pauline Epistles from Galatians through 2 Thessalonians. Each book is outlined with social and historical information, key themes, verses, dates, and settings.

A continuation of Pauline Epistles I covering 1 and 2 Corinthians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon, with detailed discussion and comparison with Paul’s other writings.

A detailed look at the books written by John the Beloved, including major points, chapter-by-chapter commentary, outlines, and spiritual and historical data.

An extensive study of the Letter to the Messianic Jews, demonstrating pillars of Ancient Judaism compared with Leviticus. Topics include the Revelation of the Son, Sabbath Rest, the High Priest of the New Covenant, and the Hall of Faith.