Affordable Associate Degree in Theology Online

This course will introduce the student to evangelism on a personal, local, and global level. The student will be taught the theological foundations of the gospel, give practical methods for sharing the gospel, how to share their own testimony, how to address various objections to the gospel, and how to follow up with those who put their faith in Christ. In terms of world evangelism, the student will be introduced to the evangelistic strategies for sharing with those from other religions and other cultural contexts. Finally, evangelism will be considered within the church in terms of evangelistic messages, growing a church that evangelizes, and the relationship between evangelism and divine healing. The course was designed for the Associate Degree of Theology Online program.

This course examines what it means to be a Christian from an ethical standpoints. It will guide the student to consider the issue of ethnocentrism, our Christian worldview, and how they shapes our ethical values and standards of behavior. Various issues of life and culture will be examined biblically teaching the student to think biblically through them. The course was designed for the Associate Degree of Theology Online program.

In our New Testament Theology 1 course, the student will be introduced to six major areas of theology from a New Testament perspective. These areas include Theology Proper, Christology, Pneumatology, Angelology, Soteriology, and Ecclesiology. In each area of theology the student will learn the basis doctrinal concepts from an evangelical perspective along with its biblical support, alternate views, and relevant evaluations. The course was designed for the Associate Degree of Theology Online program.

Expository Preaching is a course designed to introduce the student to the processes of communicating expositional messages. This course will teach the student what an expository sermon is and how to construe one, where the student will be guided each step of the way. The student will also be taught the aspects of planning, delivering, and evaluating sermons. Finally, the professor will walk the student through three sermons from popular preachers to illustrate and evaluate the various elements of a sermon discussed throughout the course. The course was designed for the Associate Degree of Theology Online program.

The English Grammar course is divided into major two sections. The first section will teach the student the basics of the system of English grammar starting with the Roman alphabet, parts of speech, grammatical categories, and how English grammar is used. The second section will instruct the student on the elements of writing a composition in English. The course was designed for the Associate Degree of Theology Online program.

Apologetics will introduce the student to the biblical and philosophical grounds for their Christian faith. It will focus on the major foundational beliefs of Christianity and how they differ from competing systems of thinking and religious beliefs. Special attention will be given to the issues of the existence of God, objections to Christianity, and other world religions. Through the course the student will be guided to think through issues biblically and to consider their practical implications. The course was designed for the Associate Degree of Theology Online program.

In our New Testament Theology 2 course, the student will be introduced to three additional major areas of theology from a New Testament perspective. These areas include Anthropology/Hamartiology, Bibliology, and Eschatology. This course will also continue the theological study in the areas of Soteriology and Ecclesiology. In each area of theology, the student will learn the basis doctrinal concepts from an evangelical perspective along with its biblical support, alternate views, and relevant evaluations. The course was designed for the Associate Degree of Theology Online program.

Expository Preaching is a course designed to introduce the student to the processes of communicating expositional messages. This course will teach the student what an expository sermon is and how to construe one, where the student will be guided each step of the way. The student will also be taught the aspects of planning, delivering, and evaluating sermons. Finally, the professor will walk the student through three sermons from popular preachers to illustrate and evaluate the various elements of a sermon discussed throughout the course. The course was designed for the Associate Degree of Theology Online program.

This course will introduce the student to the biblical idea of servant leadership. It will trace the modern study of leadership, explain the principles of leadership, and evaluate the various leadership theories. The student will then consider the model of servant leadership in terms of its development, its biblical foundation, and its examples from the Bible and world leaders. Finally the student will be instructed in how to take practical steps of implementing servant leadership in various cultures and how to train others to be servant leaders. The course was designed for the Associate Degree of Theology Online program.

The English Composition course will teach the student how to write in English. It will begin with the foundational concepts of how and why we communicate in written and oral forms along with the inherent challenges of communication. The student will then be instructed in how to communicate more effectively in writing and be introduced to the various online resources that can aid in writing. Finally the professor will walk the student through the process of writing the Lucent progressive term projects. The course was designed for the Associate Degree of Theology Online program.

The Life of Christ class is designed to introduce the student to the study of the Gospels. The class will teach the student about the historical and political backgrounds of the Gospels from both a secular and Jewish perspective. The student will learn about the need for the written form of the Gospels and the process of canonization. The class will then provide a historical introduction and distinctive themes of each Gospel. Finally a chronological overview of the life and ministry of Jesus will be considered, where each of the main periods recorded in the Gospels will be examined. The course was designed for the Associate Degree of Theology Online program.

The Old Testament survey class will introduce the student to the content and world of the Hebrew Bible. It begins with an overall look at the organization, themes, and approaches to the OT. This is followed by discussions concerning the introductory material, outline, major themes, and applications of each OT book. Special attention will be given to literary genres and how to view the OT text in light of Jesus. The course was designed for the Associate Degree of Theology Online program.

The Christian counseling course introduces the student to the world of counseling. It begins with a general look at the need, importance, and general practice of counseling. The student will then walk through the history of counseling and psychological theories and the useful aspects of the therapies that developed from each. Finally, the student will be taught to prepare and address the counseling ministry from a spiritual framework, where the topics of spiritual warfare, oppression demon possession, and mental illness will be discussed. The course was designed for the Associate Degree of Theology Online program.

This is a unique introductory course in how to carry out exegetical work in the original Greek language of the New Testament. The student will learn the alphabet, basic pronunciation, general history, and grammatical and syntactical categories of Koine Greek. In addition, the student will be taught to use the best available online resources to work in the Greek text. The student will learn how to use Greek texts, grammatical tools, lexical tools, and advanced commentaries to enrich their interpretation of the New Testament. In addition, the student will also learn about how to use their Greek abilities in light of the greater exegetical process. The course was designed for the Associate Degree of Theology Online program.

The course helps students develop a broader understanding of IT. It focuses on the essential IT skills and knowledge needed to perform tasks commonly performed by advanced end-users and entry-level IT professionals alike, including: Using features and functions of common operating systems and establishing network connectivity, Identifying common software applications and their purpose, and using security and web browsing best practices. The course was designed for the Associate Degree of Theology Online program.

Hermeneutics is a course that will introduce the student to the rules and principles of reading the Bible. The student will be led step by step through the process of obtaining biblical content through observation, interpreting the biblical content accurately, and drawing applications from the biblical interpretation to lives. Simultaneously, the student will also be made aware of the common errors that most often accompany the process of observation, interpretation, and application. The course was designed for the Associate Degree of Theology Online program.

This course is designed to guide students to think through a variety of current issues considering the Bible’s teaching, perspective, and mandates. Special attention will be given to competing positions and beliefs as well as our source of authors. Throughout each issue the student will also be given practical suggestions to life out and to ministry to others facing these same current issues. The course was designed for the Associate Degree of Theology Online program.

The New Testament Survey course introduces students to the doctrines of Scriptures, God, Humanity, Race, Salvation, Grace, Commandment, Church, Kingdom, Last Things, Eternity, and Stewardship. It features a strong emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrine. The course emphasis is designed to enhance your life and ministry by focusing on articulating the Biblical faith through the systematic study of the Scriptures. The course will also serve as an introduction to reasoning and will compare liberal theology with the teachings of the Scriptures. The course was designed for the Associate Degree of Theology Online program.

This is a unique introductory course in how to carry out exegetical work in the original Hebrew and Aramaic language of the Old Testament. The student will learn the alphabet, basic pronunciation, general history, and grammatical and syntactical categories of Hebrew. In addition, the student will be taught to use the best available online resources to work in the Hebrew Bible. The student will learn how to use Hebrew texts, grammatical tools, lexical tools, and advanced commentaries to enrich their interpretation of the Old Testament. In addition, the student will also learn about how to use their Hebrew abilities in light of the greater exegetical process. The course was designed for the Associate Degree of Theology Online program.

In the Organizational Management course the student will be instructed and acquire the skills needed to oversee the administration of the church. The class will begin with the foundational principles of leadership in the church, the various personal leadership styles, and how to develop other leaders in the church. The student will then be taught concerning the importance, the mission, and practical steps of discipleship within the church. With the goal of implementing discipleship, students will also acquire the knowledge and practical skills to communicate affectively, adapt to change, manage people, delegate and keep others accountable, manage conflicts, build community, manage one’s personal life, conduct fundraising, understand the decision making process, and the topics of money, time, and information management, all within a church context. In conjunction with this, the student will also learn about and construct a biblical mission statement, vision statement, a strategic plan for the church, and the use of spiritual gifts in the ministry of the church. The course was designed for the Associate Degree of Theology Online program.