01 BIBLE + THEOLOGY Certificate

In Partnership With Crown College

In Person or Remote.

30 credit hours through Crown College. May be used toward a future degree.

Get the biblical and theological competency necessary for ministry.

Course List

EVANGELISM + MISSIONS

  • April 22 - June 16, 2024

  • Instructor: Chris Davis

  • Students will study the eternal destiny of believers and non-believers, a theology of biblical evangelism and missions, and principles for effective evangelism and missions culminating in the development of a biblical philosophy of evangelism and missions that will provide a framework for a lifestyle of participating in, and leading others toward, completing the Great Commission domestically and internationally.

CHURCH HISTORY 1

  • August 26-October 20, 2024

  • Instructor: Andrew Ballitch

  • This course examines the history of the church and the development of doctrine from the closing of the canon of Scripture in the first century to the dawn of the Reformation with the aim of theological fidelity and ministry faithfulness.

CHURCH HISTORY 2

  • October 21-December 15, 2024

  • Instructor: Andrew Ballitch

  • This course examines the history of the church and the development of doctrine from the Reformation through the twentieth century with the aim of theological fidelity and ministry faithfulness.

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY I

  • Dates TBA.

  • Instructor: Jeff Owens

  • This course is a systematic survey and analysis of the doctrines of revelation, inspiration of Scripture, God, creation, man, and sin. While a variety of theological perspectives are considered, special attention is given to these topics from the standpoint of the Christian & Missionary Alliance.

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY II

  • Dates TBA.

  • Instructor: Luke Miller

  • This course is a systematic survey and analysis of the doctrines of Christ, salvation, the Church, and last things. While a variety of theological perspectives are considered, special attention is given to these topics from the standpoint of the Christian & Missionary Alliance.

 

ALLIANCE THEOLOGY

  • Dates TBA.

  • Instructor: Andrew Ballitch

  • The course examines the origins, growth and life of the Christian and Missionary Alliance in its historical and theological context. Special attention is paid to the denominations founder, theological emphases, missionary outreach, and international character.

 HERMENEUTICS

  • Dates TBA.

  • Instructor: Andrew Ballitch

  • This course is designed to give the student practical experience in interpreting the Bible. A variety of observation and interpretation strategies are introduced in a discovery process with emphasis on the exegetical approach to Bible study. Several passages of Scripture are used to illustrate this approach.

OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY

  • Dates TBA.

  • Instructor: Jeff Owens

  • This course examines a biblical interpretation of Old Testament literature with a view toward applying the teaching in contemporary ministry contexts.

NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY

  • Dates TBA.

  • Instructor: Jeff Owens

  • A study of the historical background and general content of the New Testament books with a view to giving the students an overall perspective of the message of the New Testament in the light of its contemporary setting.

HOMILETICS + PREACHING PRACTICUM

  • Dates TBD.

  • Instructor: Jeremy Muncy

  • This course will explore the essential skills necessary for the communication of the Gospel and biblical truth through a variety of available mediums. Basic principles of exegesis and hermeneutics, strategies for effective communication, preaching, and current mediums for communication will be studied.