Bachelor of Arts in
Applied Theology & Ministry

This course continues the study of Christian doctrine, with a focus on New Testament teaching. It covers sin and salvation, justification and sanctification, God's sovereignty and human free will, the doctrine of the church, spiritual formation, and the Christian hope for the future. The course draws heavily on Romans, 1 Corinthians, and the teaching of Jesus in the Gospels. Through close, careful study of Scripture, students build a clear understanding of the biggest questions of the Christian faith: who God is, what Christ did through his death and resurrection, how believers are saved and changed, and what God has promised for the future. The course connects this theology directly to teaching, pastoral ministry, and personal spiritual growth, preparing students for faithful, practical ministry.

This course teaches the basics of organizational management for ministry leaders. It covers organizational structure, leadership, communication, and how to manage resources well, all viewed through a biblical lens of servant leadership and stewardship. Practical skills covered include strategic planning, financial stewardship, decision-making, time management, and information management. The goal is to help leaders organize people and resources in ways that support an organization's mission and vision. Special attention is given to biblical foundations for leadership, ethical decision-making, and leading well across different cultures. Through case studies, planning exercises, and reflection, students build real skill as thoughtful, spiritually grounded leaders. By the end, they are prepared to lead churches, ministries, and faith-based organizations anywhere in the world.

This course gives students a clear overview of all 39 books of the Old Testament. The books are grouped into four parts: the Law, the historical books, the wisdom and poetic books, and the prophets. Students trace how God's presence, his covenant promises, and his plan of redemption unfold across the whole Old Testament story. Special focus is given to the stories of the patriarchs, the Exodus and wilderness years, the rise of the kingdom, the prophets' call to repentance during Israel's decline and exile, and the later restoration of God's people. Each unit follows a clear pattern: overview, key passages, main themes, and a simple outline. This helps students see how each book fits the bigger story, and how it points forward to Christ. By the end, students have a solid grasp of the Old Testament and its connection to the New Testament.

Expository Preaching I is a foundational course that teaches students to preach sermons shaped directly by the biblical text. Students learn the key steps of sermon preparation: studying the text carefully, finding its central idea, understanding the audience, and delivering the message clearly. The course covers both the biblical reason for expository preaching and the practical skill of building a sermon: structure, supporting material, illustrations, application, and delivery. Students get hands-on practice preparing and preaching sermons, with feedback from instructors and peers at every step. This gives direct, guided practice moving from Bible text to a preached message. By the end, students are prepared to preach God's Word with accuracy, clarity, and spiritual impact, forming habits they can use for the rest of their ministry.

This course introduces Christian apologetics: the reasoned defense of the Christian faith. It presents apologetics as a mix of reason and faith, not just an intellectual exercise. Students begin with foundational questions, such as what apologetics is and why it matters, and learn how to engage other worldviews and philosophies with confidence. Core topics include the existence of God, the reliability of Scripture, the identity and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and common objections to the Christian faith. The course gives special attention to cultural apologetics: using reason, philosophy, and storytelling to engage today's culture with both truth and compassion. By the end, students can have thoughtful conversations across different worldviews. They also grow more confident in their own faith and are better prepared to explain it clearly in a world with many competing beliefs.

This course gives students a clear overview of the whole New Testament, from the life of Jesus Christ to the growth of the early church. It covers all 27 books: the four Gospels, the book of Acts, the letters of Paul and other apostles, and the book of Revelation. The course explains the historical and cultural background of these writings, including the influence of the Old Testament, Judaism, and the Greek and Roman world. It also traces how the life, teaching, death, and resurrection of Jesus turned a small group of followers into a movement that spread across the ancient world. Through careful study of the text, students build the interpretive skills needed to understand the New Testament and apply it to ministry and daily Christian life, laying a foundation for further study and pastoral leadership.

This course covers the life, ministry, teaching, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospels. It begins with historical background: the years between the Old and New Testaments, and how Persian, Greek, and Roman rule shaped Jewish culture and expectations. From there, the course traces the life of Jesus step by step, from his early ministry in Judea through his busiest years in Galilee, including his teaching in the Sermon on the Mount and his parables. Special attention is given to how he trained the twelve apostles, his later ministry in Judea and Perea, and the final week in Jerusalem, including his last teaching, his death on the cross, and his resurrection. Students compare the Gospel accounts and think carefully about what Jesus' life and work mean, building a strong foundation for further study, preaching, and discipleship.

Building on Expository Preaching I, this course develops more advanced preaching skills. It teaches students how to build a clear sermon roadmap, interpret the text accurately, set a clear objective, and deliver the message well. They study real sermon examples and watch skilled preachers to see how expository principles work in practice. The course pays close attention to the connection between the preacher's own spiritual growth and the effectiveness of the sermon, while still holding firmly to the authority and correct interpretation of Scripture. Through close study of sermon structure, illustration, application, and body language, students grow a preaching voice that is both authentic and grounded in the biblical text. As the advanced course in the sequence, it prepares future pastors and church leaders to preach with growing clarity, skill, and spiritual impact across a lifetime of ministry.

This course studies the theology and practice of Christian worship from biblical, historical, and modern viewpoints. Worship is presented as the response of the whole person, and the whole church community, to what God has done. The course covers the gospel as the true foundation of worship, how worship should shape every part of life, and why praise holds a central place in the life of the church. It also looks at the balance between order and spontaneity in worship services, and the holiness of God as central to true worship. Practical challenges are addressed directly, including cultural differences and the tension between traditional and contemporary worship styles. Through reflection, Bible study, case studies, and practical exercises, students learn how worship shapes Christian identity and mission, and they are prepared to lead worship that is biblically grounded and sensitive to different cultures.

This course surveys the history of the Christian church, from the time of the apostles to today. It traces how the faith grew and spread across many regions and cultures: the early church, its growth through the Roman Empire, the split between Eastern and Western traditions, the medieval church, the Reformation, and the spread of Christianity into Africa, Asia, India, South America, North America, and Australia. The course shows Christianity as a truly global faith whose center has moved over time, from the Mediterranean world to Northern Europe, and now to the Global South. Students also learn about key theological developments, important figures and movements, the church's response to science and social issues, and the rise of Pentecostalism. By the end, students gain the historical understanding needed to serve well in today's diverse and fast-changing world.

This course studies the biblical foundations, personal character, and practical skills needed for effective pastoral leadership. It covers the biblical call to be a pastor, and how to grow a pastoral identity built on spiritual maturity and integrity. Students build core skills in preaching, counseling, administration, and casting vision. The course also covers spiritual practices and relational skills a pastor needs to shepherd a church well, along with practical duties such as pastoral care, resolving conflict, leading a team, discipleship, evangelism, and ministry in a crisis. Special focus is given to building a healthy church culture, developing new leaders, and creating ministry systems that last. The course also addresses how pastors can protect their own health, avoid burnout, and keep their integrity over time. Through case studies and real scenarios, students finish ready to lead churches with vision, integrity, and lasting impact.

This course prepares students for evangelism in today's culture, both in theology and in practical skill. It moves beyond one-time events toward evangelism that is relational, natural, and strategic, rooted in the mission of God, the example of Christ, and the practice of the early church. Students think carefully about the meaning of evangelism, and they evaluate current evangelism tools and models to see if they stay true to Scripture and to culture. The course also studies relational and hospitality-based approaches to sharing the gospel, along with methods for reaching children and for guiding people step by step toward faith. Through practical assignments, students build an evangelism plan for a real ministry setting, whether a local church, a digital platform, or a cross-cultural context, always staying aware of cultural sensitivity, legal limits, and personal safety. The course builds both conviction and practical confidence for sharing the gospel today.

This course prepares pastors, ministry leaders, and engaged believers to address difficult current issues from a biblical point of view, rather than avoiding them. It covers a range of urgent topics: mental health and suicide prevention, abortion and end-of-life issues, racial justice and reconciliation, sexual ethics and gender, addiction, false teaching, the church and government, technology and digital media, and religious freedom. For each topic, the course offers biblical foundations and practical guidance for pastoral care and counseling. It recognizes that ministry leaders often face situations their training did not fully prepare them for, and it works to build clear, usable frameworks for church leadership. By the end, students feel more confident leading their churches and counseling individuals through difficult topics. They also grow in their understanding of biblical ethics, combining theological courage with pastoral gentleness.

This foundational course teaches the basic knowledge and skills needed to work with computers and technology systems. Topics include hardware, operating systems, networking, mobile devices, security, and system management. Students get hands-on practice with computer parts, storage devices, multimedia systems, network setup, and basic troubleshooting. The course balances theory with real, practical application, preparing students for roles in technology support, IT administration, or managing technology for a ministry. It also builds a foundation for relevant professional IT certification, while giving students everyday technology skills they can use right away. By the end, students have solid technology literacy that directly supports their ministry and organizational work.

This course studies the theology and practice of small-group ministry, seen through the lens of Christ's mission to the world. Rather than treating small groups as just another church program, the course roots them in biblical missiology, the pattern of the apostles, and the nature of God's mission of redemption. Students explore how well-designed small groups become key tools for making disciples, sharing the gospel, growing the church, and transforming communities. The course brings together biblical theology, missions principles, leadership development, and practical ministry method, preparing students to lead in many different cultures. Special focus is given to moving from rigid programs to flexible, mission-focused principles, and to the role small groups play in planting new, indigenous churches. This course is built for pastors, missionaries, denominational leaders, and any believer who wants to multiply disciples through relational, mission-shaped community.

This course teaches students to work directly with the Greek New Testament, instead of relying only on English translations. It begins with the Greek alphabet, historical background, and basic word forms. From there, students move step by step through Greek grammar: nouns, verbs, participles, conjunctions, and small connecting words. Students then learn exegetical skills, including word studies, semantic analysis, and how to use commentaries and textual criticism well. Throughout the course, the focus stays practical: showing how knowledge of Greek grammar and tools makes Bible interpretation and preaching stronger. By the end, students can use the Greek text, use lexical resources, spot common interpretation mistakes, and weigh textual differences. This moves students from translation-only study to direct engagement with the New Testament text. The course is placed later in the program, giving students more time to build English-language theology skills first.

This course studies biblical foundations, theology, and practical methods for effective addiction-recovery ministry. Students combine Scripture and biblical counseling with an awareness of current research, building a clear, biblical understanding of addiction. The course shows how sin, human nature, temptation, and God's redemptive work shape a view of addiction that is different from purely medical or psychological models. The course draws on biblical passages about temptation, bondage, and freedom, and on key themes such as the work of the Holy Spirit, sanctification, and personal transformation, tracing how God has always worked to restore broken people and communities. Through case studies and practice in counseling, students build real skill for ministry leadership in recovery settings. By the end, they are prepared to lead recovery ministry in a church, counsel people struggling with addiction, train ministry teams in biblical counseling, and build recovery programs with cultural sensitivity and pastoral care.

This course studies how biblical truth connects with spiritual growth and everyday ministry practice. Students look at real tensions in church life: the tension between spiritual experience and careful Bible study, between theological knowledge and hands-on ministry, and between church structure and spiritual life. Using case studies from church leadership, education, and social movements, the course shows that healthy ministry needs both truth (the Word) and the work of the Spirit together, not one instead of the other. Topics include biblical teaching on spiritual gifts and miracles, how the Holy Spirit helps us understand Scripture, sound methods of interpretation, and how to test movements and teachings, including cult-like groups, against the standard of Scripture. The course builds both careful theological thinking and spiritual sensitivity, preparing students to lead with discernment in ministry settings where questions about spiritual gifts, miracles, and false teaching often come up.

This course studies the Old Testament's wisdom books, focusing on Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes. Each book offers a different voice on how God's people should live, how to understand suffering, and where to find real meaning. Students see how wisdom writing puts Israel's covenant relationship with God into daily practice, showing that God's law and God's wisdom work together, not against each other. The course covers the setting behind these books, their poetic style, and their shared theological themes: Proverbs' guidance for daily faithful living, Job's challenge to easy answers about suffering, and Ecclesiastes' honest look at the emptiness of life apart from God. By studying specific passages closely, alongside the wider wisdom tradition of the ancient Near East, students build strong interpretive skills. They also gain real, practical resources for using Old Testament wisdom in daily life, teaching, and ministry decisions.

This course explores the relationship between science and Christian theology, showing how the natural sciences can support and enrich a Christian view of faith. Drawing on physics, chemistry, biology, cosmology, and geology, the course gives students a broad view of the natural world while addressing the common idea that science and faith are in conflict. The course covers historical developments in science, quantum mechanics, evolutionary biology, and questions about what makes humans unique, while considering how nature points toward a Creator. The course does not treat science as a threat to faith. Instead, it shows how scientific understanding can deepen a sense of wonder at God's creation. Along the way, students build critical-thinking skills to evaluate scientific claims and apply scientific knowledge to real questions about biology, human identity, and consciousness, from a Christian point of view.

This course studies family dynamics from biblical, theological, psychological, medical, and pastoral points of view. It directly addresses today's family struggles, from cultural changes around marriage to addiction, abuse, and mental health challenges. It covers the biblical foundations for family, the biblical view of marriage as a covenant, the challenges of divorce and remarriage, singleness as a gift, and the traits of a healthy family. The course also covers sensitive topics such as sexuality, pornography and other addictions, gender identity, financial stewardship, parenting and child development, trauma and abuse recovery, mental health, and extended family relationships. Each unit compares God's standard with cultural assumptions, and helps students tell the difference between healthy and harmful approaches to family life. By the end, pastors, counselors, and ministry leaders are equipped to serve families in crisis, confusion, or brokenness with both biblical truth and real compassion.

This course teaches students to work directly with the Hebrew Old Testament, instead of relying only on English translations. It begins with the Hebrew alphabet, vowel system, historical background, and basic word forms. From there, students move step by step through more complex Hebrew grammar, before learning exegetical skills such as word studies, genre analysis, textual criticism, and how to use biblical commentaries well. Throughout, the course stays practical, showing how knowledge of Hebrew grammar and tools makes Bible interpretation, teaching, and preaching stronger. By the end, students can use the Hebrew text directly, use lexical resources, apply sound interpretive methods, and weigh textual differences. This moves students from translation-only study to direct engagement with the Old Testament text. Like its Greek counterpart, this course is placed later in the program, giving students more time to build a strong foundation in English-language theology first.

This course offers a close, detailed study of Ephesians, one of the richest and most practical letters in the New Testament. Students trace Paul's argument step by step: from the believer's identity in Christ, through God's big plan of redemption for the whole world, to the joining of Jew and Gentile into one body, and finally to practical instructions for daily life, work, and relationships. Working closely with the text, students draw out theological principles and see how the letter's teaching shapes conduct, relationships, family life, work, and spiritual growth. Along the way, they build real skill in interpreting Scripture and connecting it to daily life. The course balances the deep doctrine of Paul's teaching with its clear, practical relevance, helping students understand not just what to do, but who they are in Christ. It serves as a model for studying any New Testament letter closely.

This course gives a theological and practical framework for using technology to serve the church's mission. It treats technology as a neutral tool that can help fulfill the Great Commission. It covers the biblical and historical basis for using technology in ministry, and helps students build technology strategies suited to churches of different sizes. The course also teaches basic audio-visual production for worship services, along with digital outreach through websites, social media, podcasting, and live streaming. Students learn to evaluate new technologies through a biblical and ethical lens, understand the financial planning needed for sustainable tech projects, and build practical plans for recruiting, training, and keeping a healthy volunteer tech team. Throughout the course, the goal stays the same: use technology to strengthen worship, fellowship, and evangelism, without letting technology become the point in itself.

This course introduces the study and practice of Christian missions from biblical, historical, cultural, and strategic points of view. Students begin with the biblical theology of missions, tracing God's plan of redemption for every nation throughout Scripture. Missions is shown as a central theme of the whole Bible, not a side activity. The course then surveys the history of missions, studying how the gospel has spread across centuries and continents through key movements and pioneers. Building on this, students engage the cultural challenges of cross-cultural ministry, including differences in worldview, contextualizing the message, and communicating the gospel across cultures. Finally, the course covers current mission strategies and how to reach unreached people groups, and how to mobilize the local church for global mission. By the end, students gain both a theological framework and practical insight for taking part in God's global mission, whether as a sender, mobilizer, or cross-cultural worker.