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Master's Level Courses
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
DOCTORATE LEVEL COURSES
General Education
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Elective and
Specialty Courses
A Biblical Response to Abortion and the Church
ACP-501
This course will give the pastor specific tools to share the
pro-life message with their members to help them take a stand in a
way that will help men and women considering abortion or who have
chosen abortion feel the compassion and mercy of Christ, and be able
to begin to heal.
Advanced Biblical Directionism Counseling I BD-501
The purpose of this course is to increase the student’s appreciation
for the Bible as an adequate handbook for the human mind, and to
supply the student with a functioning system for using the Bible as
a counseling model.
Advanced Counseling Theology I AT-501
The purpose of this course is to present to the more advanced
student to the broader scope of topics in the discipline of
Systematic Theology and the relevance of these topics to the work of
biblical counseling.
Advanced Essentials in Biblical Counseling I AE-501
This course will introduce the student to the broader aspects of
multidimensional biblical (nouthetic) counseling. The student
will have the opportunity to recognize, identify and recite these
concepts.
Advanced Marriage and Family Counseling II MF-501
The purpose of this course is to further expose the student to a
biblical approach to Marriage and Family counseling so that the
student will acquire the basic knowledge of the biblical conceptions
of family roles and interpersonal relationships, and be able to
trace the importance of these data and interpret them in terms of
the counseling process.
Advanced New Testament ANT-501
This course will lead the student to
carefully examine the various interpretive options in the New
Testament study of the Gospels and Acts of the Apostles; to relate
critically his/her own commitment to Scripture in light of those
options; to demonstrate a coherent understanding that reflects the
student’s ability to analyze and integrate character studies,
historical development, and sound interpretation of the text.
Advanced Old Testament I AOT-501
This course will lead the student to carefully examine the various
interpretive options in Old Testament studies from the Book of
Genesis through the Song of Solomon; to relate critically his/her
own commitment to Scripture in light of those options; to
demonstrate a coherent understanding of the Old Testament that
reflects the student’s ability to analyze character studies,
historical development, and sound interpretation of the text.
Bible Mastery BM-501
This course will provide the master’s level student with an
opportunity to demonstrate a personal comprehension of the Bible as
a continuum from the creation of the current heavens and earth to
its recreation in perfection and righteousness.
Biblical Apologetics BA-501
The purpose of this course is to develop the student’s understanding
of the requisite issues in the study of Apologetics; to enable the
student to identify key terms and describe essential issues of
Apologetics and to apply Apologetic methodology to contemporary
challenges; to offer the student the opportunity to explore
significant challenges to the Christian faith and apologetic
responses to those challenges; to examine and analyze the competing
truth claims of rival world views.
Biblical Approach to Substance Abuse SU-501
This course, taught by a leading Pharmacologist, will cover the
basics of substance abuse from a Biblical position, and introduce
the student to Biblical counseling methods for dealing with this all
to common addiction of our day.
Biblical Greek I GK-501
Introduction to Biblical Greek from the basics of the alphabet
through the basics of sentence structure including nouns and verbs.
This course teaches the student proper vocalization.
Biblical Greek II GK-502
Moving beyond the basics, this course continues with the development
of sentence structure through tense and mood, and expands on the
student's ability to properly vocalize. Upon completion of
Biblical Greek I and II, the student will have mastered the basics
of Biblical Greek.
Biblical Leadership BLG-5101
This course covers the more subtle
and distinct Biblical position on leadership in theory and action
with a focus on transformation through actual implementation.
Biblical Leadership Practicum BLP-5401
This course is the final application of all previous study to the
student's personal leadership area of influence. It focuses
entirely on the role of the transformational leader in practical,
daily application of the principles learned throughout this program.
Biblical Mentoring for Godly Results BLG-5203
Biblical leadership is not a "one size fits all" approach. Jesus
demonstrated a unique ability to understand and apply several
methods for developing, training and preparing those who followed
him. This course will examine in detail Jesus' mentoring practices
with the intention of discovering the patterns applicable in
contemporary leadership opportunities. The course will focus on
personal mentoring skills, assessment of current development efforts
and self-critical examination of alignment with Biblical approaches.
Students will be required to demonstrate actual mentoring practice
for those within their circles of influence.
Biblical Preaching and Personal Holiness BP-501
This course focuses on how preaching is effective in leading
Christians toward maturity. Messages on Christian growth and
sanctification will be modeled, and there will be instructional
elements dealing especially with the dynamics of preaching in the
local church.
Church Administration CA-501
The purpose of this course is to introduce and expose students to
foundational principles of local administration, so that they
acquire a basic and introductory knowledge of these principles and
are able to identify and describe them, and explain how they apply
to their current ministry/job situation.
Church History CH-501
The purpose of this course is to expose the student to an advanced
survey of Church History from the time of the Resurrection to the
Present Age, and to enable the student to recognize and identify
important Political and Church Leaders who had a major impact on the
development and life of the Church.
Communication for Growth II CG-501
The purpose of this course is to present to the student a
biblically-based model of pulpit communication; to bring the student
to a higher level of understanding concerning the foundational
elements of effective New Testament preaching and teaching.
Counseling and the Finished Work of Christ CF-501
This course will present to the student a biblical approach to
counseling which must include the most central themes of salvation
so that the student will acquire the basic knowledge of the biblical
concepts needed to understand the application of the work of Christ
and its impact on life and relationships and how it frees man from
guilt and sets him free to love God and others and fulfill God’s
calling on his life.
Counseling from James CJ-501
This course will introduce and expose students to the issues of
counseling addressed in the Epistle of James from a biblical
perspective so that they acquire a basic understanding of how the
New Testament writer addresses the issues confronting the
contemporary Christian.
Counseling Practicum CP-501
This course will serve
as the counseling program capstone for the student who has completed all
of the other academic requirements for the Biblical Counseling
degree program.
Counseling the Aftermath of Abortion CAA-501
The purpose of this course is to bring the student face-to-face with
the literal realities concerning all of the major issues related to
post-abortion trauma for both a woman and a man, and to prepare the
student to become competent to counsel the post-abortive using a
proven biblical approach.
Counseling the Post-Abortive Man CPM-501
This course will introduce the student to the concept of
post-abortion stress in fathers who have lost a child to abortion.
It will highlight the need to introduce and expand ministries to men
within the body of Christ. This course will explain why men
are affected by abortion, what the symptoms are, as well as how to
treat these symptoms. The student will be equipped and
understand how to counsel a post-abortive father.
Counseling Youth CU-501
This course will introduce and expose the student to the study of
counseling troubled youth from a biblical perspective so that he/she
acquires a basic understanding of the issues confronting youth and
the challenge to the helping professional.
Crisis Counseling CC-501
The purpose of this course is to instruct the student in the
recognition and management of crisis situations in the lives of
people they seek to help.
Cultural Issues in Education CCU-EDU 507
This course reviews the way individuals in institutional roles
operationalize culturally democratic policies and practices, and
examines how political forces influence culturally democratic
programs and culturally relevant curriculum development and
implementation.
Curriculum Design and Evaluation CCU-EDU 524
This course provides an analysis of curriculum development and
methods for aligning course content to goals and evaluation
procedures.
Educational Leadership CCU-EDU 522
A review of principles, theories, and concepts related to
management, leadership, and administration, and ways to apply them
to education. Emphasizes application and implications for an
educational leader.
Evidence for
Biblical Inerrancy BI-501
The purpose of this course is too provide the graduate student with
an opportunity to examine the internal evidences for the validity of
the Bible as its own source of confirmation of Divine inspiration,
and to challenge the student to analyze these internal evidences
critically and competently.
Focus in Biblical Counseling I FB-501
The purpose of this course is to help the student apply the more
advanced truths of Matthew 7:5 by understanding the eternal
truths upon which Biblical Counseling rests so that they are better
equipped to take these truths to others; to build a practical
foundation for the students to enable them to identify those issues
in themselves which are germane to the work they do with others.
Global Perspectives in Curriculum CCU-EDU 548
This course provides an overview of development and implementation
of global programs and activities. The purpose, scope, and
approaches to global education are covered. Deals with education
practices, trends, and debates around the world. The objective is to
help students develop a global perspective on their profession.
Graduate Research and Writing GRW-500
The purpose of this course is to provide the graduate student with
an opportunity to examine the fundamentals of research and writing
from a practical and professional perspective, as a foundational
step in preparation for completing the graduate writing project.
Graduate Writing Project GWP-500
This is the final writing project for the master’s student.
While similar in many ways to a thesis, it is fundamentally
different in that it is designed to be a “ministry” position paper
written from a praxis position. Students are prepared for this
course by taking the Research and Writing course.
Integrating Technology Into Teaching CCU-EDU 501
This course provides the student with information about using
Internet resources when designing a curriculum, new technology
trends in learning environments, data collection tools and
productivity software, professional development skills, and popular
uses for technology in various subject areas.
Issues & Behaviors for Healthy Adoptive Families AF-501
This course will address the critical questions which should be
considered before adoption and help the student to gain insight into
how to develop the crucial parent-child bond; to deal with the issue
of memories of the past, and the unique struggles of the adopted
adolescent.
Leadership on the Edge BLG-5105
This course will re-examine God's call and expectations from the
perspective of the adventure of cooperating with the divine.
The usual views of Christian service will be tested by a fresh look
at the dangerous God we serve. The student will be challenged
to think outside the box of contemporary post-modern Christianity.
Leadership Models in the New Testament BLG-5302
The leadership of men directly influenced by Jesus is a worthy study
because it demonstrates the revolution of transformation from
within. In this course, the life of Peter is the focus. The student
will examine the Biblical record and critical works on Peter's
experience from the perspective of Biblical leadership. Each student
will use this examination to develop a personal leadership growth
plan and development guide. The course will integrate a theological
perspective and personal experience as it applies to the student's
personal leadership.
Legal Aspects of Pro-life Counseling PLC-501
The purpose of this course is to introduce and expose the student to
some of the basic legal aspects of pro-life counseling that one
should keep in mind. This will give the student an opportunity
to understand the importance of good, basic legal principles while
encouraging women to choose life.
Life As It Is: The Godly Leader In A World Of Crisis BLG-5204
Martin Heidegger said that Man is thrown into this world, without
choice and without escape. Leaders know that life is often damaging,
discouraging and debilitating, both to the leader and to those who
follow. This course examines the theology of leadership when life is
in crisis. If a man or woman is going to lead like Jesus, there is
no greater moment of godly example than when life hits below the
belt. Therefore, every leader or potential leader must be prepared
to deal with the arrows of the enemy during the fellowship of
suffering. Based in the Beatitudes, this course provides a
theological framework for dealing with life's unanticipated blows.
It seeks to demonstrate the purpose in trauma as openings to God.
Management Information Systems CSU-MBA-5401
The analyzing and designing of business information systems are the
focus of this graduate level course. It studies the issues and
strategies while explaining the technical concepts of management
information systems. Topics covered include databases, ethical
issues, computer hardware and software, planning, and system
security.
Mission Strategy and Tactics BLG-5102
This course is an examination of the development of godly
organizations through the application of Biblical principles.
The course focuses on vision, implementation, goal-setting,
measurements, team-building, values and the transmission of culture
from a Biblical context.
Models of Teaching CCU-EDU 510
This course explores a variety of teaching models and curriculum
theories. Application of theories to classroom utilization is
emphasized.
New Testament Synthesis NT-501
The purpose of this course is to present and expose the student to
deeper study of the New Testament as a whole; to enable the student
to recognize and interpret individual characters, the purpose and
theme of each New Testament book and the relation of the Old
Testament to the New Testament; to apply that knowledge in the
student’s ministry and to lead the student to examine carefully the
various interpretive options in New Testament studies.
Old Testament Synthesis OT-501
The purpose of this course is to present and expose the student to
deeper study of the Old Testament as a whole; to enable the student
to recognize and interpret individual characters, the purpose and
theme of each Old Testament book and the relation of the Old
Testament to the New Testament; to apply that knowledge in the
student’s ministry and to lead the student to examine carefully the
various interpretive options in Old Testament studies.
Organizational Research and Theory CSU-MBA-001
A comprehensive study into organizations and their complexity.
Organizations as rational, natural and open systems are
investigated. Organizational pathologies, the creating of
organizations, boundary setting and spanning, and organizational
effectiveness are covered.
Orientation OR-MA
The purpose of this course is to help ensure that the student will
begin his or her study program at Master’s with the basic
information needed to move successfully toward graduation. For
this reason, this course is mandatory of all new students.
Philosophy of Ministry PH-501
This course will introduce and expose the student to the study of
Christian ministry as a calling and a life of service so that he or
she acquires a basic and introductory knowledge of ministry, and is
able to identify and describe the essential principles of Christian
ministry in light of biblical data and a personal and professional
stance.
Power: The Issue of Glory in Leadership BLG-5103
This course addresses the Biblical perspective on power: as a mark
of unregenerate opposition to God, as the critical component in
submission and as the revealed dynamic of God's will for Mankind.
Prayer: Leadership Available to God BLG-5104
The purpose of this course is to discover and practice what it means
to be human; what it means to be in conversation with our God.
Pregnancy Counseling PC-501
The purpose of this course is to establish in the mind of the
student to the basic concepts of pro-life counseling; to offer the
student the opportunity to understand what the Bible says about
being pro-life; to educate the student about pregnancy and abortion
so that the student will understand why a woman may choose abortion,
and to equip them to help her make a decision for life.
Preaching Logically LP-501 (seminar only)
This course equips the student with an understanding of the basics
of logical argument and critical thinking. But it is not designed to
leave the student with just another set of terms and facts. The real
test of logical preaching is in its practice. Therefore, the course
will also allow the student to develop logical arguments and present
those arguments during the class, drawing on the various logical
arguments and critical thinking methods from the texts.
Preaching Practicum PP-501 (seminar only)
The purpose of this course is to provide the preaching student with
an opportunity to demonstrate through a faculty guided and peer
reviewed process the acquired skills of Biblical preaching.
Roots and Origins of American Law AL-501
The purpose of this course is to document that America’s historical
record is replete with evidence that the Ten Commandments have
directly and indirectly influenced America’s founders, leaders,
system of government and legal code.
Readings in Biblical Counseling III CR-401
The purpose of this course is to introduce and expose
students to the additional insights and developments in the practice
of Biblical counseling so as to better prepare the student to more
competently and biblically counsel the people of God.
Readings in Biblical Counseling IV CR-402
The purpose of this course is to introduce and expose
students to the additional insights and developments in the practice
of Biblical counseling so as to better prepare the student to more
competently and biblically counsel the people of God.
Readings in
Pastoral Ministry RP-401
The purpose of this course is to introduce and expose
students to the Biblical role and function of the pastor so as to
better prepare the leader to competently and biblically serve the
people of God.
Readings in
Biblical Preaching BPR-401
The purpose of this course is to
introduce and expose students to the additional elements and
principles of Biblical preaching so they can expand their knowledge
of how to prepare and deliver biblical messages using a variety of
delivery techniques and designs.
Sexual Abstinence Counseling CSA-501
This course introduces the student to some of the basic aspects of
counseling in order to encourage young people to have sexual
integrity in the form of abstinence until marriage. This will
give the student an opportunity to understand basic terms and ideas
involved in counseling abstinence, including the risks associated
with high-risk sexual behavior such as Sexually Transmitted Disease.
Spiritual Warfare SW-501
This course will establish for the student a genuinely biblical
study of spiritual warfare within the context of the Christian life
so that he or she acquire a basic and introductory knowledge
regarding the nature of spiritual warfare, and identify and describe
strategies for overcoming the enemy, and to develop the student’s
ability to summarize the nature of spiritual warfare and evaluate
various strategies for overcoming the enemy.
Strategic Management & Business Policy CSU-MBA-5101
This masters-level course is designed to provide the student with a
deeper understanding of strategic management principles, theories
and concepts. During this course, the student will learn how to
develop mission statements, assess both the external and internal
environments to determine organizational strengths and weaknesses.
The student will complete essay and case study examinations
(mid-term and final) that are designed to provide valuable practical
application of learned theories and concepts.
Survey of Human Resource Management CSU-MHR-451
This course covers the major aspects of human resource management.
It provides an assessment of the human resource management field.
Topics include: equal employment opportunity, job analysis,
strategic planning, recruitment, selection, training and performance
appraisal. Compensation, benefits, safety and health and
labor-management relations are also included.
Systematic Theology I ST-501
This advanced level course presents the student with the fundamental
issues of Systematic Theology and how these relate to the Bible as a
foundational source.
Systematic Theology II ST-502
This advanced level course presents the student with specific issues
of Systematic Theology as they relate to God and the creation.
Understanding
Pride as a Root of Habitual Sexual Sin SA-503
The purpose of this course is to confront the student with the ways
pride manifests itself and provides a personal culture for a sexual
addiction.
Understanding Sexual Addictions SA-501
The purpose of this course is to confront the student with the root
causes of sexual addictions; to develop within the student an
appreciation for the power of sexual addictions and the spiritual
connection behind these addictions.
Understanding the
Consequences of Sexual Sins Upon the Marriage Covenant SA-502
To acquaint the student with the generic issues concerning the
consequences of sexual sins within the marriage covenant.
Understanding the
Importance of Repentance in the Biblical Process of Deliverance
SA-504
The purpose of this course is to teach the student about the
importance of progressive sanctification; to teach the student about
the goal of holiness.
Word Tools for Preaching WT-501 (seminar only)
This course is a hands-on effort to acquaint the student with the
best available scholarly tools that make the original languages of
Scripture accessible for study and exposition. While it does not
require expertise in Greek or Hebrew, it will serve to acquaint the
student with books, lexicons, theological dictionaries, software and
other tools that enable the student to grasp the true meanings of
the original languages, culture, thought patterns and development
that informed the text.
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