New Testament
GNT 501 Introduction to Greek
An introduction to the basic elements of the Greek language (alphabet, grammatical structure, terminology) and to the basic Greek tools currently available to assist in understanding literature about Greek.The course is not designed to replace a standard Greek grammar course and is available for credit only to “MA by the Week” students. (2 credit hours)
GNT 507, 508 Greek Syntax
A study of Koine Greek sentence structure and grammar with an introduction to principles of exegesis. Selected passages from the New Testament are studied. (2 credit hours each semester) Prerequisite: one year of beginning Greek or its equivalent.
GNT 511 Advanced Greek Grammar and Exegesis
A careful and thorough advanced study of Greek grammar with an emphasis on the principles and practice of exegesis. Selected New Testament passages are translated and analyzed. Diagrammatical analysis and vocabulary study are also emphasized. (2 credit hours)
GNT 512 Life of Christ
A chronological development of the life and ministry of our Lord in the Gospels, emphasizing the person and work of Jesus Christ. (2credit hours)
GNT 514 New Testament Introduction
A study of the authorship, date, canonicity, and background of each New Testament book, upholding the fundamentalist position in areas of textual and literary criticism of the New Testament. (2 credit hours)
GNT 520 New Testament Backgrounds
A study of the history and literature of the time from Malachi to the birth of Christ, with an emphasis on the social and political influences which affected the Roman and Jewish worlds and on other background information necessary for a complete understanding of the New Testament. (2 credit hours)
Greek Exegesis
Advanced exegesis of the Greek texts with attention given to mastery of the syntax, vocabulary, interpretive problems, and practical and homiletical value of each book. (2 credit hours for each of the following courses)
GNT 524 James (Word Studies)
GNT 527 I Thessalonians (Exegesis)
GNT 582 Greek Reading
GNT 529 Matthew
A biblical, theological study of the first synoptic gospel, emphasizing the theme, structure, and content of Matthew. (2 credit hours)
GNT 537 Romans
A study of Romans, concentrating on both the background and interpretation of this doctrinal book. (2 credit hours)
GNT 542 Prison Epistles
An examination of the background and content of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon, with emphasis on doctrinal themes together with application to Christian living. (2 credit hours)
GNT 556 Revelation
An exposition of Revelation. Attention is given both to matters of special introduction and to an analysis of the book. (2 credit hours)
Old Testament
GOT 501 Introduction to Hebrew
An introduction to the basic elements of the Hebrew language (alphabet, grammatical structure, terminology) and to the basic Hebrew tools currently available to assist in understanding literature about Hebrew. The course is not designed to replace a standard Hebrew grammar course and is available for credit only to “MA by the Week” students. (2 credit hours)
GOT 511, 512 Hebrew Grammar
An introductory course in the Hebrew Old Testament, including the study of word forms, sentence structure and basic vocabulary, with some readings in Judges during the second semester. (3 credit hours each semester)
GOT 513 Old Testament Introduction
An examination of the history of Old Testament criticism with special attention given to the authorship, date, and genuineness of each Old Testament book. (2 credit hours)
GOT 528 Pentateuch
A survey of the content of the Pentateuch with an emphasis on the historical/cultural setting and its interpretational problems. (2 credit hours)
GOT 538 Historical Books of the Old Testament
A study of the history of Israel, stressing the interpretive problems of the historical books. (2 credit hours)
GOT 540 Job
A study of the structure and contents of the book of Job, with an emphasis on the issues of revelation and faith in the patriarchal period. (2 credit hours)
GOT 542 Psalms
A study of the content and structure of the various types of Psalms and their roles in the life of the believer today. (2 credit hours)
GOT 547 I & II Samuel
A biographical study of the books of Samuel, emphasizing the positive and the negative values of the characters involved. (2credit hours)
GOT 556 Jeremiah and Ezekiel
An analytical and expository study of Jeremiah and Ezekiel, with special attention given to their historical settings and major themes in the books. (2 credit hours)
Systematic Theology
GST 520 Dispensationalism and Dispensational Hermeneutics
A study of the dispensations and covenants, the relationship between law and grace, and dispensationalism as a hermeneutical method. (2 credit hours)
Each of the following Systematic Theology classes uses an integrative approach to theology, requiring the student to expose presuppositions, exegete the text of scripture, examine the historical approaches to theology, establish his/her basic theology, and apply that theology in a practical outworking in life and church.
GST 531 Systematic Theology I
An introduction to the discipline of Systematic Theology and a systematic study of the doctrines of Prolegomena, Bibliology and Theology Proper in the Old and New Testaments. (2 credit hours)
GST 532 Systematic Theology II
A systematic study of the doctrine of Christology and Pneumatology in the Old and New Testaments. (2 credit hours)
GST 533 Systematic Theology III
A systematic study of the doctrines of Anthropology, Hamartiology, and Soteriology in the Old and New Testaments. (2 credit hours)
GST 534 Systematic Theology IV
A systematic study of the doctrines of Eschatology, Angelology, and Ecclesiology in the Old and New Testaments. (2 credit hours)
GST 798 Graduate Seminar
The Graduate Seminar is an elective course, offered each year, and usually taught by a visiting professor. Each year a different course is offered. These courses are not part of the normal curriculum, but are instead a topic of special interest or expertise to that particular professor.
Biblical Counseling
GBC 531 Methods of Biblical Change
This course provides an overview of the counseling process including a comprehensive methodogical model for promoting biblical change in people. The goal of this course is to encourage biblical thinking and procedures in the process of helping people grow into Christlikeness. Prerequisite: Introduction to Biblical Counseling or equivalent. (2 credit hours)
GBC 535 Crisis Counseling
An in-depth analysis of counseling for crisis situations including suicide, sudden death, loss, grief, trauma, divorce, and transitions in life. Special attention will be given to the dynamics of a crisis, biblical principles regarding a crisis, and the process for crisis intervention. (2 credit hours)
GBC 537 Marriage and Family Counseling
Issues surrounding pre-marital and post-marital counseling will be addressed from a biblical perspective. Issues will include finances, parenting, in-laws, sexual difficulties, conflict, and communication. (2 credit hours)
GBC 540 Counseling Addictive Behavior
A survey of various chemical and behavioral addictions, including, but not limited to, alcohol, illicit drugs, eating disorders, and sexual addictions. Students will participate in the evaluation of various causal and treatment models, focusing upon biblical paradigms for biblical restoration. (2 credit hours)
GBC 580 Biblical Counseling Seminar
This seminar is designed to provide students with biblical answers to a variety of the issues they will face in ministry. This seminar usually takes place for one week off campus. (2 credit hours)
GBC 582 Biblical Counseling Practicum
An approved, practical project done in the last semester of the student’s residence, designed around the career choice of the student. This is implemented under the supervision of an experienced veteran in the field. (2 credit hours)
Pastoral Studies
GPA 513 Hermeneutics
A study of the history, theory, and practical use of grammatical-historical interpretation, with emphasis on the application of the scriptures. (2 credit hours)
GPA 514 Pastoral Problems and Procedures
A study of the work of the pastor as the administrator of a local church, including a proper organizational structure of the church, the biblical basis for the office of pastor, and the duties of the office. The course also includes a discussion of the various problems likely to face the pastor in today’s rapidly changing theological climate with suggestions for dealing with theological and practical problems in the church. (2 credit hours)
GPA 515 Hermeneutics and Homiletics
A study of the history, theory, and practical use of grammatical-historical interpretation, with emphasis on the application of the scriptures through preaching designed to expound in the best possible way the various genres of scripture. (2 credit hours)
Historical Studies
GHI 508 Baptist History
A survey of New Testament Christianity from the time of the Apostles to the present. This includes the development of New Testament forms of Christianity with a special treatment of the Anabaptist and the modern Baptist movements. (2 credit hours)
GHI 528 History of Christianity
A study of the history of Christendom from the second century to the present. This includes the Roman Catholic movement and its various institutions and Protestantism from the Reformation to the present, including its various manifestations. (2 credit hours)
GHI 548 History of Baptist Missions
History of Baptist Missions is a graduate level survey of the history of the geographical expansion of Christianity. The course will focus on the last two centuries of Protestant missions, with special attention given to Baptist missionaries and mission agencies.
Cross-Cultural Studies
GMI 501 Theology of Missions
A study of a number of scripture passages related to the missionary enterprise, the nature of the missionary vocation, and the authority and scope of the New Testament in relation to missions. (2 credit hours)
GMI 502 Theological Issues in Missions
An analysis of the theological issues facing missionaries, together with an analysis of biblical solutions. Special consideration will be given to the uniqueness of Jesus Christ in a pluralistic world, the eternal destiny of the heathen, biblical absolutism and cultural relativism. (2 credit hours)
GMI 504 Cross-Cultural Church Planting
A survey and analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of church planting models and strategies around the world with emphasis on user-friendly multiplication strategies for the national church. (2 credit hours)
GMI 505 Missions in the Local Church
An analysis of missions from the perspective of the pastor. This course includes suggestions on development of a philosophy of mission, selection of missionaries, methods to encourage mission activity in and through the local church, and establishment of policies to maintain an active missions program. (2 credit hours)
GMI 506 Inter-Cultural Communication
Principles and processes of communicating from one culture to another, focusing on the difference of perceptions, ways of thinking, value systems and non-verbal communication for the purpose of gospel clarification. (2 credit hours)
GMI 508 Field Methods and Cultural Learning
A practical course in cross-cultural social organization to learn how to find the bridges and barriers in presenting the gospel. The course also includes the formulation of a mission strategy for planting effective indigenous churches. (2 credit hours)
GMI 509 Language Acquisition
This course provides and introduction to the study of language acquisition - how individuals learn a language. It includes topics such as phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. (2 credit hours)
GMI 510 Mission Practicum
An approved, practical project done in the student’s last semester, implemental under the supervision of a veteran missionary. (2 credit hours)