ELECTIVE & SPECIALTY COURSES

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Administrative Leadership ADL-1500
The purpose of this course is to encourage the student to identify, describe, and interpret the issues and problems that arise in managerial situations.

Biblical Approach to Substance Abuse SU-1501
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.

BFP Institute for Israel Studies BFP-IIS1500 (Two weeks in Jerusalem.)

Course Purpose:  Understanding the current situation in Israel and connecting the modern state to the Israel of the Bible are made possible through this intense practicum by exposure to all levels of Israeli society. Students will gain an understanding of the connections between Israel and the church, as well as the complexities of modern interfaith relations.

I & II Corinthians COR-1500
This course is designed to introduce the student to the literary beauty and spiritual challenges which were presented to the first century Christians in Corinth. Great materials for preaching and teaching.

Chaplaincy in Law Enforcement CHP-1501
The purpose of this course is to introduce the practitioner to differences and commonalities of Chaplains in Law Enforcement ministries and the different aspects of how Chaplains work in those organizations.

Constitutionality of the Chaplaincy CHP-1502
The purpose of this course is to introduce chaplaincy as a ministry and the right to practice the free exercise of religion according to the Constitution of the United States of America.
 

 
  Counseling Through Pregnancy Loss CPL-1500
The purpose of this course is to equip the student to help individuals and families who have lost a child to miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death.

Contemporary Readings (BFP Literature/Manuals) BFP-CR1500
Course Purpose:  There are a variety of topics and issues that are integral to an understanding of God’s intended relationship between Jews and Christians and how history has effected that relationship. This course provides that foundation through various books and publications produced by BFP as well as other selected writings deemed essential reading by BFP instructors. Students will gain the background needed to be successful “bridge-builders” between the Jewish and Christian communities.

Domestic Abuse Counseling DAC-1500
To help decrease domestic abuse incidents within the church by counteracting false teachings and misappropriated scriptures about the expectation of the roles of husbands and wives, thereby helping to create a church climate where doctrine and religious teachings are sound, contextually based, and balanced.

Historical Geography in the Holy Land HGH-1500
The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the geography of the Holy Land.  All of the sites important to the development of the Nation of Israel and the Ministry of Jesus are studied in context with special emphasis on the unique geography of the Holy Land.

Intergenerational Impact of Unplanned Pregnancy UPP-1500
This course will explore the unique needs of the entire family when an unplanned pregnancy touches them. The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge of the emotional needs of all those involved; to acquaint the student with the options that are available to families; and to guide the student how to assist family members through the many decisions that must be made.

Israel and the Church IAC-1510
This course will exam several crucial topics related to the issue of Israel and the Church, including: The Jewish background of the writers of the New Testament; The Jewish background of the Messiah; The historical circumstances surrounding the separation of Jewish Messianic followers of Yeshua from the Gentile population of Christians; The subsequent theological development that led to a separation of Israel and the Church; Contemporary re-evaluation of this separation and its implications for a renewed relationship.

Israel Study Tour Practicum ISP-1500
The purpose of this Practicum is to provide the student with a formal opportunity to catalog and present for review, the experience of traveling throughout the Holy Land on an approved study tour.

Leadership Mentoring Program for Women LMW-1500
The purpose of this course is to enhance the student’s self-esteem and self-worth within the Biblical context of human dignity, and to prepare the student to teach and lead others the foundational requisites of Biblical leadership which requires that one identify her true purpose and calling in life.

Organizational Theories OGT-1500
The study of the coalition, formation, organizational objectives, and the church/Christian organization on the basis of a systems analysis and examination of the dynamics of power within the decision making process.

Pastoral Epistles PE-1504
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to a devotional approach to the study of the Pastoral Epistles and to cause the student to think critically about some of the central issues and themes.

Readings in Pastoral Ministry: Focus on Church Planting in the Third Millennium RPCP-1501
The purpose of this course is to introduce and expose the student to the Biblical role and function of the church planting pastor so as to better prepare the leader to competently and biblically serve the people of God. Also, to provide historical and current thinking on the role of church planting as defined by Scripture and as practiced by currently successful church planters.

Restoring Biblical Purity in the Church RBP-1500
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The purpose of this course is to explain the history behind the sexual revolution; to expound on the rationale behind the legalization of birth control, abortion and sodomy in America; to identify the difference between the sex education, abstinence, and the purity movements; to research and identify the shift in the Christian churches stance on sex education, population control and sodomy over the last decade; to evaluate the impact of universal acceptance of Kinsey’s fraudulent science on the church, marriage, and children; and to cite examples of how purity can be restored to our homes, church and nation.

Small Group Dynamics SGD-1500
The purpose of this course is to help the student to understand the nature and dynamics of small groups to help maximize one’s time in these frequent settings within the local church and other ministry setting is the purpose of this course.

Sports Chaplaincy SCH-1505
This course will explore the need for Chaplaincy in sports and to examine the different aspects of how Chaplains work within various professional and amateur spots organizations.  Additionally, in this course the student will overview proper Chapel procedures and to understand the responsibilities of a Chaplain.

The Parables Of Jesus PAJ-1503
This course exposes the student to the teachings of our Lord through His use of the parable as a teaching method. Current applications for present ministry are included.

Worship in the Contemporary Church WCC-1501
The purpose of this course is to present and expose the student to an introduction of Worship in the Contemporary Church; to enable the student to learn what worship is about and how to bring the congregation to a higher level of worship; to help the student gain a personal knowledge of worship and it’s purpose.

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