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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
Apologetics from a Rabbinical Perspective BA-507 - 3 Credits
Course Purpose: Long before Christianity developed apologetic
arguments, Judaism was involved in defending its own understanding of
God, Man and the world. But while Christian apologetics typically
presents philosophically oriented explanations like the cosmological
argument for God’s existence, Jewish apologetics takes a decidedly
different approach. Jewish apologetics is far more interested in how
to live life under God’s sovereignty than it is in establishing
reasons for believing that God exists. Jewish apologetics begins with
a different set of presuppositions based not in the authority of
reason but in the authority of revelation. In order to understand most
of the biblical material concerned with God’s nature and will, it is
important to recognize that the Bible does not share the same
worldview as a Greek-based rational apologetic. Therefore, an
examination of the methodology and objectives of Jewish rabbinic
arguments is essential for the exegesis of the Jewish authors of the
New Testament. Such an examination reveals the significant differences
between our contemporary view of the defense of the faith and the view
found in Scripture.
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.
Church History During the
Formative Years (A.D. 70-400) CH-507 - 3 Credits
Course Purpose: The events that occurred between the destruction
of the Second Temple and official recognition of Christianity by Rome
are perhaps the most crucial events that have ever occurred for both
modern Judaism and Christianity. If one wishes to build bridges
between these two religions, one must have a grasp of whatever
material can be gleaned from the historical record. Far too often the
common assumptions on both sides are simply not historically accurate.
A much more careful examination must be attempted.
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-1520
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.
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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American Literature
I CSU-AL-2000
Communication for Growth CU-401
Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling I FB-201
Old
Testament Survey OT-201
Readings
in Biblical Counseling IV CR-402
Advanced
Crisis Counseling CC-702
Application
of Apologetics AAP-701
Doctor of
Theology Component 1 THD-701
Leadership and
the Practice of Spiritual Gifts BLG-7201
The
Philosophical Problem of Evil PE-701
