Course Descriptions
Bible
BI101—Bible Doctrines 1
2 credit hours
This course covers the basic tenets of the Christian faith from a Biblical perspective. Bible doctrines covered during this course include Bibliology, Theology Proper, Anthropology, Angelology, and Hamartiology.
Core class for all diplomas
BI102—Bible Doctrines 2
2 credit hours
This course covers the basic tenets of the Christian faith from a Biblical perspective. Bible doctrines covered during this course include Christology, Pneumatology, Eschatology, Ecclesiology, and Soteriology.
Prerequisite(s): BI101
Core class for all diplomas
BI103—Old Testament Survey
3 credit hours
This survey course examines each book of the Old Testament by its writer, chronology, purpose, and characteristic content. Special attention is given to the prominent events of origin and history.
Core class for all diplomas
BI104—New Testament Survey
3 credit hours
This survey course examines each book of the New Testament by its writer, chronology, purpose, and characteristic content. The background and purpose as well as a general outline of each book will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): BI103
Core class for all diplomas
BI105—Chronological Bible Storying
3 credit hours
This course is designed to teach the Bible through the chronological method. It emphasizes the basic thematic foundations of salvation based upon an understanding of God as He has revealed Himself in the Bible. The chronological Bible teaching method is particularly advantageous in cultures where the Bible and its stories are unknown.
Core class for all diplomas
BI106—Life of Christ
2 credit hours
This course is a comparative study of the four Gospel accounts, designed to provide students with a comprehensive and chronological perspective of the time and life of Christ. Particular attention is given to the thematic elements of each Gospel as well as the messages and teachings of our Lord.
Core class for all diplomas
BI107—Hermeneutics
2 credit hours
This course is a study as well as an application of the rules of Biblical interpretation. Students will learn a literal, grammatical, historical, pre-millennial, and dispensational interpretation of Scripture.
Core class for all diplomas
BI201—Spiritual Warfare, Suffering, & Martyrdom
3 credit hours
This course equips the believer with Biblical truths and perspectives regarding spiritual warfare. Spiritual warfare is examined from a mission's worldview in light of God’s sovereignty. Concepts covered include angelology, prayer, holy living, Christian suffering, and potential martyrdom. The impact persecution has played throughout church history and is playing today in many parts of the world will also be examined.
Core class for all diplomas
BI202—Homiletics 1
2 credit hours
This men-only course covers the call of the preacher as well as preaching methodology. Topics of instruction include the various types of sermons, message preparation, and sermon delivery. Students will have opportunities to practice preaching with instructor and peer evaluations.
Prerequisite(s): BI102
Core class for all diplomas
BI203—Homiletics 2
2 credit hours
This men-only course is a continuation of BI202. Sermon and delivery instruction is continued with students now preaching not only amongst peers and the instructor but also in more formal settings with continued input through academic assessment.
Prerequisite(s): BI202
Core class for all diplomas
BI204—Acts: The Life of Paul
3 credit hours
This course examines the person and work of the Holy Spirit in the birth of the early church. The person and life of Paul are then studied through the perspective of some of his epistles, particularly the books of Thessalonians, Corinthians, Galatians, Philemon, Colossians, Ephesians, and Philippians. This study is superimposed within the context of the Book of Acts to give further insight into its chronological, historical, and cultural significance.
Core class for all diplomas
BI205—Biblical Evangelism
3 credit hours
This course is designed to prepare every student to share their faith boldly without fear in any situation both publicly and privately. Based on the Biblical mandate to evangelize, students are introduced to the mechanics of conversation with the end goal of becoming comfortable in engaging and conversing with persons about their eternal destiny. The course involves practical concepts including role play and instructor-led witnessing outside the classroom.
Core class for all diplomas
BI206—Scripture Printing
2 credit hours
This unique course provides the Biblical basis of the responsibility of the church to print, publish, and preserve God’s Word. Students examine the canonization of the Holy Scripture and the history of the King James Bible while being introduced to Bearing Precious Seed of First Baptist Church of Milford.
Elective for all diplomas
BI207—Daniel & Revelation
2 credit hours
This course is an expository study of the prophetic portions of Daniel and the entire book of Revelation. Students examine truths associated with prophecy for Israel, the last days, and the chronology of events to come including the pre-tribulation rapture and the millennial reign.
Elective for all diplomas
BI208—Bible Praying
2 credit hours
This practical Biblical study of the privilege, power, and purpose of prayer is accomplished through six interrogatives: who, what, where, when, why, and how. Course objectives are met by examining Biblical characters as well as Jesus Himself in regard to worship and prayer.
Elective for all diplomas
BI209—Romans
2 credit hours
This course is an expository study of the book of Romans. The topics of condemnation, justification, sanctification, and Christian responsibilities are highlighted. Key portions of Scripture are required to be committed to memory.
Elective for all diplomas
BI210—Pastoral Epistles
2 credit hours
This men-only course is a verse-by-verse study of the books of Timothy and Titus. The instructions, exhortations, and qualifications for the prospective pastor are examined in light of the stewardship of the local church.
Elective for all diplomas
BI211—The Book of Job
2 credit hours
This course is an expositional study of the Book of Job, revealing the inherent, concurrent themes of sovereignty, suffering, spiritual attack, and science. The study is further complemented through studying various character insights into the story of Job’s dark days.
Elective for all diplomas
BI212—Hebrew History
2 credit hours
This course is a selective, Biblical study of the Hebrew people. Through persons, events, and prophesies of the Old Testament, students will see God’s promise and purpose for Israel, His chosen people, revealed. After this study, students will have a deeper understanding of God’s redemptive nature witnessed through the nation of Israel.
Elective for all diplomas
BI213—Book of Hebrews
2 credit hours
This course takes a passage-by-passage approach to the book of Hebrews. Special attention is given to authorship and the chapter known as the “Hall of Faith,” Hebrews chapter 11. Further focus is given to the message delivered to the Hebrews of the author’s day as well as the application the book of Hebrews holds today for all believers.
Elective for all diplomas
BI301—Pentateuch & Old Testament Prophets
3 credit hours
This course is a combined study of the first five books of the Bible and the major and minor prophets. Attention is given to the chronological and historical setting of each book along with the Messiah’s mission, purpose, authority, scope, and message to Israel and the Gentiles.
Prerequisite(s): BI102, BI104
Core class for North American Ministries
Elective for Cross-Cultural Missiology, Elective for Biblical Languages Emphasis
BI302—Advanced Theology
2 credit hours
This course is an independent research and undergraduate-level thesis and, therefore, has a limited number of lectures. Subjects range from a deeper study of the primary doctrines to a basic overview of apologetics. Research will include contemporary theological issues with special attention to Calvinism and Arminianism.
Prerequisite(s): BI102
Elective for all diplomas
BI303—Colossians
2 credit hours
This course covers the book of Colossians passage-by-passage and, at times, verse-by-verse. Colossians was written to correct wayward thinking regarding placing man’s philosophy ahead of sound doctrine. Emphasis is given to practical application for daily living based upon critical passages, making it a rich and highly recommended study for those entering Christian service.
Elective for all diplomas