Master Degree Programs
MASTER OF MINISTRY
| Course | Class | Credit Hours |
| 501- 521 | The Philosophy of Religion | 6 |
| 502- 522 | Pastoral Counseling | 6 |
| 503- 523 | Comparative Religion | 6 |
| 504- 542 | The Spirit World | 6 |
| 505- 525 | Eschatology | 6 |
| 506- 526 | Christian Counseling | 6 |
| 507- 527 | The Book of Acts | 6 |
| 508- 528 | Church Administration | 6 |
| 509- 529 | Parliamentary Procedure | 6 |
| 510- 530 | Practicum | 6 |
| Dissertation/ Research | 0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 |
MASTER OF THEOLOGY
| Course | Class | Credit Hours |
| 511- 531 | English Composition | 6 |
| 512- 532 | Church Administration | 6 |
| 513- 533 | Life and Times of Jesus | 6 |
| 514- 534 | Major Prophets | 6 |
| 515- 535 | Exegesis of Genesis | 6 |
| 516- 536 | Expository Preaching | 6 |
| 517- 537 | Church History Advance | 6 |
| 518- 538 | American Church Laws | 6 |
| 505- 525 | Eschatology | 6 |
| 507-527 | The Book of Acts | 6 |
| Dissertation/ Research | 0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 |
MASTER OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
| Course | Class | Credit Hours |
| 519- 539 | Old Testament Study | 6 |
| 520- 540 | New Testament Study | 6 |
| 521 | Origin of Doctrines | 3 |
| 522 | The Life of Christ | 3 |
| 523 | Advanced Church History | 3 |
| 524 | Child Evangelism | 3 |
| 525 | Advanced Public Speaking | 3 |
| 526 | Comparative Education | 3 |
| 601- 621 | Bible Doctrine III | 6 |
| 601- 622 | The New Testament Church | 6 |
| 603 | Theology | 3 |
| 604- 624 | Educational Research | 6 |
| 606 | History of American Education | 3 |
| 607- 627 | Educational Psychology | 6 |
| Dissertation/ Research | 0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 |
MASTER DEGREE PROGRAM COURSE DESCRIPTION
501- 521 The Philosophy of Religion
Class studies the various aspects of the religious experiences as examined from a philosophical perspective.
502- 522 Pastoral Counseling
This course includes the study of the principles of Pastoral counseling, discovering approach, method, and dynamical psychological understanding.
503- 523 Comparative Religion
An in-depth study and research in some of the major religious groups both ancient and modern.
504- 542 The Spirit World
This study is of God and His dealing with the spirit world with a view of its operation and influence on human activities.
505- 525 Eschatology
This course deals with both individual and cosmic eschatology. Such matters as the Second Coming of Christ, Judgement, and Millennial problems will be discussed.
506- 526 Christian Counseling
Theory and discipline of counseling will be discusses. Studies will include listening, responding, establishing rapport all as they pertain to helping individuals, couples, families, and groups.
507- 527 The Book of Acts
A careful and complete study of this book which emphasizes the mission and methods of the Church.
508- 528 Church Administration
This course provides an analysis of strategies, goals, challenges and perplexing methodologies that the institutional church has to face.
509- 529 Parliamentary Procedure
This course walks you through parliamentary procedure to help streamline the process of church business meetings.
510- 530 Practicum
511- 531 English Composition
An in-depth study of effective styles of writing which include paragraphing and proper use of the English language.
512- 532 Church Administration II
This course provides an advanced analysis of strategies, goals, challenges and perplexing methodologies that the institutional church has to face.
513- 533 Life and Times of Jesus Christ
A study in the preparation for the Gospel and the Jewish world of Christs day.
514- 534 Major Prophets
A Biblical theological study of the Major Prophets of the New Testament.
515- 535 Exegesis of Genesis
A study of the date, authorship, the material, the six day creation and a study of God’s dealing with the affairs of the human race to include the progressive development of the plan of redemption.
516- 536 Expository Preaching
Special attention is given in this class to the art of explaining the text in the Word of God. Also, attention is given to the exegetical, structural, contextual, and cross reference data.
517- 537 Church History Advance
This class will go into greater detail on the history of Church from the Reformation to the present. Lutheran Reformation, and the Roman Catholic counter reformation.
518- 538 American Church Laws
A study of the Federal and Local laws as they relate to the Church and clergy. Study will include Federal tax laws, tax exemptions both local and Federal.
519- 539 Old Testament Study
This advanced study will dig into the texts regarding the Canon, and the functions, dates, and authorship of each book.
520- 540 New Testament Study
This is an advanced study on the overall theme of the New Testament and the synoptic problem.
521 Origin of Doctrines
Class will include a study of the idea doctrine, the development of Church doctrine and the various doctrinal beliefs and conflict.
522 The Life of Christ
523 Advanced Church History
524 Child Evangelism
525 Advanced Public Speaking
601- 621 Bible Doctrine III
601- 622 The New Testament Church
603 Theology
An advanced study on Biblical principles and their proper application in today’s church.
604- 624 Educational Research
This course explores the history and principles of Western and American education. It surveys the programs and functions of all levels of education from pre-school through higher education. Included in this course is the study of various philosophies of education and their relationship to the Christian worldview.
606 History of American Education
Course will look at trends in education since the First World War. Included will be studies on the influence of war, technology, sociological and religious factors.
607- 627 Educational Psychology
608- 628 Advanced Counseling Techniques
A survey of the various counseling techniques and therapeutic interventions which may be used based upon a clinical assessment of a specific individual and family problems.
609- 629 Christianity and Human Sexuality
A study of the God-given gift of human sexuality. This course includes information concerning the normal sexual response patterns of both men and women. Topics covered in this course will also include the common types of sexual dysfunction and the causes of such dysfunctions. Treatment techniques that have proven successful or effective will also be discussed.
610- 630 Family Systems
An overview of both Christian and secular perspectives in family theory and relationships. Course readings and assignments emphasize systematic techniques of assessment and intervention with coupled and families.
611- 631 Marriage and Family Counseling
Course is a Bible-centered study of courtship marriage, and the family with emphasis on various models for premarital, marital, and family counseling. Scriptural paradigms for all these areas are heavily integrated in the class work.
612- 632 Biblical Psychology
A study of human behavior through the lens of Scripture by first analyzing the basic components of man. The student required to form Biblical doctrine of psychology using Scriptural principles. Also included is a study of negative behavior traits using case studies from Scripture. The various models of Christian psychology are surveyed to see how they compare with the Biblical Model.