This course explores the claims the Bible makes of itself and how the Scriptures came from God to us, exploring the process of revelation, inspiration, collection, transmission, and translation. This course is one part of a three-part Introduction to Bible credit.
A course designed to give a broad picture of the Bible, which enables the student to visualize the Word as a whole. Emphasis is on the historical flow of the scriptures throughout redemptive history. This course is part two of a three-part Introduction to Bible credit.
In the early fall, students will experience a challenging but exciting week backpacking. Students will be seeing the sights of the Talkeetna Mountain Range, which happens to be our backyard! This course will also give the student a new awareness of the environment from a Biblical viewpoint. This course is a one credit elective course.
The aim of this class is to reveal that the Lord Jesus would be seen more clearly and accurately as the great point of all Scripture. This course is part three of a three-part Introduction to Bible credit.
This class will study the theology, content and unity of the first five books of the Old Testament. Various readings and discussion will introduce the student to various critical approaches to the origin and development of the Pentateuch and to the ways it continues to guide and shape God’s people today. This course is part one of a four-week Old Testament Survey credit.
This course will give the student a detailed overview of all the historical Old Testament books with a focus on the main characters and events contained within. Also, one of the books will receive special attention. This course is part two of a four-week Old Testament Survey credit.
This study of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and The Song of Solomon leads students through poetry and prose unrivaled in all secular literature. The Wisdom Books are beautiful Holy Spirit-inspired literature, containing narrative, history, instruction, celebration, prayer, passion, prophecy, and more unfolding of the drama of divine redemption, looking toward its ultimate fulfillment in the atoning of Jesus Christ. This course is part three of a four-week Old Testament Survey credit.
This class looks at the role and significance of Old Testament prophets as emphasized in light of Biblical history. This overview includes a focus on select prophets and prophetic oracles. This course is part four of a four-week Old Testament Survey credit.
This course is a verse-by-verse look at Paul’s letter to Timothy as he takes on the role of pastoring the church in Ephesus. In this book, God inspired Paul to instruct Timothy and subsequent church leaders how the local church should be set up and run. Students will learn the Biblical standards and priorities for the local church. This course is part of a five credit New Testament studies series.
This course is an introductory look into the four Gospels written to show the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. This course is part one of a three-week New Testament Survey credit.
This course is an introductory look into the letters God inspired Paul to write, as well as a general overview into Pauline theology. This course is part two of a three-week New Testament Survey credit.
This course is an introductory look into the other New Testament letters not written by Paul, including James, Hebrews, 1 & 2 Peter, Jude, and the Johannine epistles. This course is part three of a three-week New Testament Survey credit.
This course gives the basis for and a brief look at the many different spiritual disciplines that the Bible encourages believers to participate in in order to grow in their Christian life. This course is a one credit elective course.
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This class will explore what the Bible teaches about how God created the world around us. At a time in our culture when the world is desperate to show there is no God, this course will show the student how Scripture compares to the hollow theories set up against it. This course is a one credit elective course.
This course concentrates on seeing God as He is and the impact that this understanding can have on the Christian life. Additionally, this class will examine the sufficiency and necessity of the life, death, and resurrection of Christ as God’s means to rescue the world. Finally, this course seeks to give students an introductory level of insight into what the Bible has to say about the third person of the Triune God, the Holy Spirit. This course is part one of a three-part Systematic Theology credit.
This course seeks to take a concentrated look at gaining a biblical understanding of man as made in God’s image, what really happened at the fall and the consequences of the fall. This course is part two of a three-part Systematic Theology credit.
This course seeks to give students a Biblical understanding of the Doctrine of Salvation. This class will explore the elements of Redemption and how the Triune Godhead participates in our salvation and sanctification. This course is part three of a three-part Systematic Theology credit.
This course is a verse-by-verse look at Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus. In this book, students will learn the critical things that the Apostle Paul teaches the members of the Ephesian church. This course is part of a five credit New Testament studies series.
As a Christian, the defense of our faith is our responsibility. As we learn to defend our faith we see that it is a confirmation to believers and conviction to non-believers. This course shows how the Gospel gives Christians a new way of seeing everything in the world around them. This is part one of a three-week Apologetics credit.
In this course students will look at how Christianity responds to some of the main contemporary issues that are facing Western culture today. This course is part two of a three-week Apologetics credit.
This course looks at how the grace found in Christianity makes it unique to the other religions of the world. This course will also take a look at pseudo-Christian cults and how they do not teach true Christian doctrine. This course is part three of a three-week Apologetics credit.
This course is a verse-by-verse look at chapters 1-8 in the letter to the Christians living in first century Rome. In this book, God inspired Paul to instruct and encourage the Roman believers to understand great doctrine while living out those doctrines on a daily basis. Students will learn the Biblical theology and the necessary truths to live in a Christ-centered manner. This course is part of a five credit New Testament studies series.
This course is a verse-by-verse look at chapters 9-16 in the letter to the Christians living in first century Rome. In this book, God inspired Paul to instruct and encourage the Roman believers to understand great doctrine while living out those doctrines on a daily basis. Students will learn the Biblical theology and the necessary truths to live in a Christ-centered manner. This course is part of a five credit New Testament studies series.
This class will take a look back at the New Testament Church and the foundations of Christianity so that we can learn how to live and function in the Church today. Discussions will contrast God’s view of the role and relationship of the Church against those ideas contrived by man. Emphasis will be on backgrounds of denominations today and present teachings. This course is part one of a three-week Church History credit.
This course will offer an overview of Church history, from AD 100 to the Reformation. Special attention will be given to theological and denominational development, as well as a study of the lives of many of history’s religious leaders. This course is part two of a three-week Church History credit.
This course will offer an overview of Church history, from the Reformation to the present. Special attention will be given to theological and denominational development, as well as a study of the lives of many of history’s religious leaders. Like in the previous week, the goal is for the student to come to an understanding that history is more than memorized facts, but that it is affecting them even today. This course is part three of a three-week Church History credit.
This course is a verse-by-verse look at Paul’s letter to the churches in Galatia. In this book, students will learn the critical things that the Apostle Paul teaches the members of these churches. This course is part of a five credit New Testament studies series.
This course will provide a Biblical foundation for understanding God’s mission among the nations, a historical overview of missions, and exploring the calling all Christians have to be a part of God’s mission in the world. This course is part one of a two-week Missions credit.
The aim of this course is to show students the importance of living for God’s purpose and mission in the world as a Christian, whether or not they are in vocational ministry, and what that looks like in today’s culture. Missions will be examined at the micro level. This course is part two of a two-week Missions credit.
This class is designed to help students apply Scriptural principles to their everyday life. This class will explore a few elements of Christian life such as: Recognizing hindrances to victorious Christian living; Understanding key principles for healthy relationships; Understanding the Biblical principles of conflict resolution; Examining how to face and overcome adversity; Understanding Biblical and practical principles on finance; Examining practical ways to serve the local church; Researching scriptures relevant to class topic. This course is a one credit elective course.
