Academics

Faculty & Academic Offerings

Rigorous theological education taught by experienced ministry practitioners.
Our Professors

Academic Faculty

Our faculty bring together decades of pastoral, academic, and legal experience — teaching not just from textbooks, but from a lifetime of walking with Christ and leading His church.

Pastor S. Lloyd Walters

D.Min

Director & Professor

Pastor Charles Drake

PhD.

Professor · Theology & Biblical Studies

Pastor Rupert Bushner Jr.

D.Min

Professor · Pastoral Ministry

Pastor Tony Brown

J.D.

Professor · Leadership & Church Law

Course Catalog

Academic Offerings

TH 101

Spiritual Disciplines & Discipleship

A biblically based course designed to foster spiritual growth, maturity, and a deeper relationship with Christ through established habits and skills that lead to discipleship.

2 Credit Hours

TH 102

Theology Survey

An introduction into the origins of the Biblical Canon and the many branches of theological study historically, including biblical, systematic, historical, practical, and more recent innovations.

2 Credit Hours

TH 201

The Blood Covenants

Explores how God utilizes the pattern of near eastern treaties in antiquity to establish three major blood covenants with Abraham, Israel, and the New Covenant.

3 Credit Hours

TH 210

Eschatology

Examines the prophesies of ‘last things’ and judgment in biblical and historical context, including echoes throughout the Old Testament, Daniel, the Gospels, and Revelation.

3 Credit Hours

WR 201

World Religions

Explores the various world religious traditions including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Shinto, Daoism, Confucianism, and others throughout history.

3 Credit Hours

OT 101

Old Testament Survey

A comprehensive overview of the 39 books of the Hebrew Bible, exploring historical context, literary structure, and central theological themes throughout Israel’s history.

3 Credit Hours

NT 101

New Testament Survey

An overview of the 27 books of the New Testament, covering historical, cultural, and literary contexts, emphasizing the life of Jesus, the early church, and the theology of the apostles.

3 Credit Hours

CH 101

History of Israel

A survey of the history of Israel from the patriarchs to the destruction of Jerusalem in Ad 70, emphasizing genealogies and the history of the judges and the kings of Israel and Judah.

3 Credit Hours

CH 102

Church History

A survey of the origins of the Christian Church from the apostles to our present day, including the development of the Ethiopian, Papacy, Orthodox, and Protestant churches.

3 Credit Hours

CM 101

Introduction to Biblical Leadership

A biblical examination of leadership beginning with the family unit to the Kingdom of God, including roles under the Old and New Testament and current church structures.

3 Credit Hours

CM 105

Biblical Preaching & Homiletics

The art and science of preparing and delivering a sermon. Includes sermon structure and outlines, as well as diverse styles of preaching and communication.

3 Credit Hours

CM 201

Pastoral Ministry

Prepares students for church leadership by covering the theology, skills, and practical tasks of pastoral work, including leadership, administration, and counseling.

3 Credit Hours

CM 210

Church Growth

An in-depth study of biblical principles, historical movements, and practical strategies designed to foster both spiritual vitality and numerical increase within a local congregation.

3 Credit Hours

CM 250

Ministry Practicum

A supervised, hands-on learning experience within a local church or ministry setting, designed to bridge theological study with practical leadership skills.

3 Credit Hours

TH 101

Spiritual Disciplines & Discipleship

A biblically based course designed to foster spiritual growth, maturity, and a deeper relationship with Christ through established habits and skills that lead to discipleship.

2 Credit Hours

TH 102

Theology Survey

An introduction into the origins of the biblical Canon and the many branches of theological study historically, including biblical, systematic, historical, practical, and more recent innovations.

2 Credit Hours

TH 201

The Blood Covenants

Explores how God utilizes the pattern of near eastern treaties in antiquity to establish three major blood covenants with Abraham, Israel, and the New Covenant.

3 Credit Hours

TH 210

Eschatology

Examines the prophesies of ‘last things’ and judgment in biblical and historical context, including echoes throughout the Old Testament, Daniel, the Gospels, and Revelation.

3 Credit Hours

WR 201

World Religions

Explores the various world religious traditions including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Shinto, Daoism, Confucianism, and others throughout history.

3 Credit Hours

OT 101

Old Testament Survey

A comprehensive overview of the 39 books of the Hebrew Bible, exploring historical context, literary structure, and central theological themes throughout Israel’s history.

3 Credit Hours

NT 101

New Testament Survey

An overview of the 27 books of the New Testament, covering historical, cultural, and literary contexts, emphasizing the life of Jesus, the early church, and the theology of the apostles.

3 Credit Hours

CH 101

History of Israel

A survey of the history of Israel from the patriarchs to the  destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70, emphasizing genealogies and the history of the judges and the kings of Israel and Judah.

3 Credit Hours

CH 102

Church History

A survey of the origins of the Christian Church from the apostles to our present day, including the development of the Ethiopian, Papacy, Orthodox, and Protestant churches.

3 Credit Hours

CM 101

Introduction to Biblical Leadership

A biblical examination of leadership beginning with the family unit to the Kingdom of God, including roles under the Old and New Testament and current church structures.

3 Credit Hours

CM 105

Biblical Preaching & Homiletics

The art and science of preparing and delivering a sermon. Includes sermon structure and outlines, as well as diverse styles of preaching and communication.

3 Credit Hours

CM 201

Pastoral Ministry

Prepares students for church leadership by covering the theology, skills, and practical tasks of pastoral work, including leadership, administration, and counseling.

3 Credit Hours

CM 210

Church Growth

An in-depth study of biblical principles, historical movements, and practical strategies designed to foster both spiritual vitality and numerical increase within a local congregation.

3 Credit Hours

CM 250

Ministry Practicum

A supervised, hands-on learning experience within a local church or ministry setting, designed to bridge theological study with practical leadership skills.

3 Credit Hours

Academic Goals

Certificates & Individual Courses

Choose the credential path that fits your calling and career in ministry.

Biblical Studies Certificate

25 Credit Hours · 3 Semesters

A foundational curriculum exploring the breadth of Scripture, theology, church history, and world religions. Ideal for believers who want deep biblical grounding.

TH 101 Spiritual Disciplines and Discipleship

2 hrs

TH 102 Theology Survey

2 hrs

WR 201 World Religions

3 hrs

0T 101 Old Testament Survey

3 hrs

NT 101 New Testament Survey

3 hrs

TH 201 The Blood Covenants

3 hrs

CH 101 The History of Israel

3 hrs

CH 102 Church History

3 hrs

TH 210 Eschatology

3 hrs

Pastoral Ministry CertificaTE

40 Credit Hours · 3 Semesters

Advanced ministry training for those called to lead churches and ministries. Builds on the Biblical Studies foundation with specialized pastoral coursework and a supervised practicum.

All Biblical Studies Courses

25 hrs

CM 101 – Introduction to Biblical Leadership

3 hrs

CM 105 – Biblical Preaching & Homiletics

3 hrs

CM 201 – Pastoral Ministry

3 hrs

CM 210 – Church Growth

3 hrs

CM 250 – Ministry Practicum

3 hrs

Individual Courses & Continuing Education

No minimum · Open enrollment

Enroll in individual courses for personal enrichment, continuing ministry education, or to explore topics before committing to a full certificate program.

Audit Only (no credit)

Available

Non-degree seeking

Open

Ministry Recertification

Open

Personal Enrichment

Open

Church Workshop Seminars

Open

Planning Your Studies

Suggested Course Schedules

Biblical Studies — Suggested Schedule

Semester 1

TH 101 · TH 102 · WR 201

Semester 2

NT 101 · CH 101 · CH 102

Semester 3

OT 101 · TH 201 · TH 210
Pastoral Ministry — Suggested Schedule

Semester 1

TH 101 · CM 101 · WR 201

Semester 2

TH 102 · NT 101 · CH 101

Semester 3

CH 102 · CM 201 · CM 210 · CM 250

Enroll in Your First Course Today

Fall 2026 registration opens July 6. Classes begin September 8, 2026.