COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Basic Courses | |
| OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY | This course is a survey of the thirty-nine books of the Old Testament. Emphasis is placed on the major characters and events, the themes of the books and passages of particular doctrinal significance. |
| NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY | This course is taught by Dr. Michael Nace and is a survey of the New Testament with emphasis on the theme of the New Testament, the writers of the New Testament, insights into the Gospels and Pauline Epistles. |
| LIFE OF CHRIST | This course, taught by Dr. Paul Dabdoub deals with the events of Jesus Christ’s life on earth and a reference to His miracles in the order that He performed them. |
| THE MINOR PROPHETS | This is an exciting courses designed to familiarize the student with the Minor Prohets. The key elements are investigated in the writings of each prophet. |
| SURVEY OF THE CULTS | An investigation of the Doctrine of Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Armstrongism, Christian Science, Unity and others. Attention is also given to the founding fathers. |
| BIBLICAL STEWARDSHIP | This course, taught by Dr. Dan Botterbrodt, deals with such subjects as sanctification, managing God’s property, using talents, the Lordship of Jesus Christ, Family relationships, and Church membership are given. |
| PERSONAL EVANGELISM | This is an interesting course in personal soul winning. It is comprehensive in that it deals with the “how to” in soul winning. |
| ADVANCED EVANGELISM | This is an advanced course dealing with soul winning. This course, taught by Dr. Dabdoub deals with different scenarios that the soul winner will face during door to door soul winning. Also, the student will learn how to lead the sinner to Christ. This course is a great help to those that counsel the sinner at the altar when the invitation is given by the pastor. |
| WORLD RELIGIONS | This course, taught by Dr. Dan Botterbrodt, deals with religions from Pentecost to the present. Many of the false doctrines are exposed. A great course for the student that wants to understand the beliefs and origins of various religions throughout the world. |
| THE MIRACLES OF JESUS | This course, taught by Dr. Bill Tittle, deals with each individual Miracles that our Lord Jesus performed while on earth. |
MINISTRY COURSES | |
| MINISTRY TO THE FAMILY | This is a course, taught by Pastor Philip Weaver which offers an overview of various areas of the ministry to the family. A biblical foundation for the family and family ministry will be presented to equip the student in leading a practical ministry to the family as a minister in the local church. |
| THE PASTOR’S WORK | This course, taught by pastor Philip Weaver, offers an overview of the varied responsibilities of the pastor. Presented is the biblical foundation for practical ministries to equip the student in his functions and relationships as the pastor of the local church. |
| HOMILETICS | This course, taught by Pastor Phillip Weaver, offers an introduction to homiletics, which is the art of preaching. Varied considerations for the course will include the principles of sermon construction, the materials for sermons, the methods of sermon preparation, and the principles of sermon delivery. |
| CHRISTIAN PUBLIC SPEAKING | This course, taught by Pastor Phillip Weaver, offers an introduction to public speaking for the Christian leaders and laypersons not particularly called to the preaching ministry. Varied considerations for the course will include the principles of oral communication, the methods of speech preparation, the process of preparing a speech and personal testimony, and the materials for speech preparation. |
| PRISON MINISTRY/CHAPLAINCY | This is a course, taught by Dr. Michael Nace which deals with handling situations of a prison. Dr. Nace is a pastor but also heads a prison ministry in Gowanda, NY. His practical experience is a great help in the teaching of this courses. Dr. Nace also gets into how to get into this field. |
PRACTICAL COURSES | |
| INTRODUCTION TO APOLOGETICS | This course, taught by Dr. Dan Botterbrodt deals with many of the reasons why one should defend the faith. |
| APOLOGETICS 1 | This is an advanced study, taught by Dr. Dan Botterbrodt, dealing with the subjects of Evolution and the Cults. |
| APOLOGETICS 2 | A continuation of various subjects and reasons why we should defend the faith. This course is taught by Dr. Dan Botterbrodt. |
| CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP | This course, taught by Dr. Dan Botterbrodt is broken down into two parts: Part one deals with the Foundations for Faith and Part two deals with living by faith. |
| BIBLICAL ETHICS | This course, taught by Dr. Dan Botterbrodt deals with subjects such as habits, conduct, mode of life, character, the ethics of the Christian as well as Christ and the Apostle Paul. |
| HERMENEUTICS | This course, taught by Phillip E. Weaver deals with the process of biblical interpretation. |
| MINISTRY TO THE HOMELESS | This course, taught by Dr. Herbert O. Haws, deals with reaching the Homeless and those who are in prison. A very good course for those who desire a ministry to the Homeless. Dr. Haws deals with records of people reached in this ministry. A food menu is also provided. |
CHURCH HISTORY | |
| CHURCH HISTORY 1 | A course, taught by Dr. Dabdoub takes the student from the beginning of the church age through the 1,700’s. Some references are also made to present churches. Special attention is given to the church forefathers, the enemies of the church, the reformation etc. |
| CHURCH HISTORY 2 | An in-depth study covering the Modern Church History era. Many preachers are covered from the 1700’s to the present time. A refreshing course of study. |
| BAPTIST HISTORY | A course, taught by Dr. Dan Botterbrodt, deals with how we became Baptist. He begins with the Apostles, Montanists, Novatians, Bogomills etc. up to Baptists. A great course for those who are interested in the Baptist heritage. |
| THE KING JAMES VERSION | This is a course, taught by Dr. Michael Nace, that takes us to the original manuscripts and gives us a clear run down as to how we got the 1611 King James Bible. This course is also a confidence builder in God’s Holy Word. Comparisons are made to other versions of the Bible. |
BIBLICAL COUNSELING | |
| INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN COUNSELING | This course, taught by Dr. Michael Nace, deals with many of the oppositions to Christian Counseling. The difference between non-Christian and Christian Counseling are compared. Many of the goals that a Christian Counselor should have are discussed. |
| BIBLICAL COUNSELING 2 | In this course, taught by Dr. Michael Nace, deals with many of the problems that the Christian Counselor will face. The “how to handle certain situations” are dealt with in great detail. Unethical situations are also dealt with. |
| BIBLICAL COUNSELING 3 | This course, taught by Dr. Michael Nace, deals with Special cases dealing with Identifying, Interpreting and Intervening. This course should only follow the first two courses as this is an advanced course and is not for the beginner. |
| BIBLICAL COUNSELING 4 | This course, taught by Dr. Paul Dabdoub, deals with sexual issues and covers many of the situations that the Christian Counselor will face when dealing with sexual problems. Many of the sins of sexual issues are discussed. |
| PITFALLS OF COUNSELING | This course, taught by Dr. Michael Nace is a must for the person that is going to incorporate counseling as a heavy ministry. This course gives many warnings for the Christian Counselor. A must for the preacher who practices regular counseling. |
| ADVANCED CHRISTIAN COUNSELING | This is an advanced counseling course taught by Dr. Travis Plumlee. Dr. Plumlee specializes in Christian Counseling. This course is a great course as it covers just about every situation that the Christian Counselor will face. |
THEOLOGICAL and DOCTRINAL COURSES | |
| PNEUMATOLOGY | This course, taught by Dr. Dabdoub presents the role of the Holy Spirit in the past, in the present and in the future. |
| THEOLOGY | This course, taught by Dr. Dabdoub deals with the doctrine of God. Such topics as His works, His attributes, His Revelations, proofs of the existence of God, the nature of God and the personality of God are covered. |
| CHRISTOLOGY | This course, taught by Dr. Dabdoub covers the Person of Christ, the Humanity of Christ, Proofs of Christ’s Deity, The Death of Christ, The Resurrection of Christ, and the Ascension of Christ are covered. |
| ANTHROPOLOGY | This course, taught by Dr. Dabdoub, covers the Creation of Man, the Fall of Man, the Nature of the Fall, the Results of the Fall, and Sin in relation to the Christian. |
| SOTERIOLOGY | This course, taught by Dr. Dabdoub, covers the Doctrine of Salvation. Topics as Repentance, Faith, Justification, Adoption, Sanctification, and Regeneration are covered. |
| BIBLIOLOGY | This course, taught by Dr. Dabdoub, covers the Basis of Authority, Inspiration, Preservation and Illumination are covered. |
| ECCLESIOLOGY | This course, taught by Dr. Dabdoub, covers the foundation of the Church, the Origin of the Church, the Mission of the Church, the Goal of the Church and the Scriptural Proofs of the Body of Christ. |
| ESCHATOLOGY 1 & 2 | An exciting study, presented in the preach-teaching mode by Dr. Dabdoub. The study begins with the Rapture of the Church and ends with the New Heaven, New Earth, and the New Jerusalem. A great course dealing with the future events to come. |
| THE DOCTRINE OF SIN | This is a course, taught by Dr. Dabdoub dealing with sin and how it has affected mankind throughout the ages. The consequences of sin are discussed as well as different kinds of sin. |
| SATANOLOGY | This is an indebt study of Satan. Dr. Dabdoub brings out such topics as his existence, his personality, his names, his activities and much more are covered. |
| DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY | This is a study, by Dr. Dabdoub, which brings out the Bible evidences of the Trinity, the three in one. Scriptural proofs are given. |
| THE DOCTRINE OF PRAYER | This course, taught by Dr. Dabdoub deals with the real meaning of prayer. This course is a must for the Bible student that wants to have a successful prayer life. How to get answers from God are covered. |
| THE DOCTRINE OF FAITH | This course, taught by Dr. Jimmy C. Self deals with Biblical Faith and how it is necessary for the Christian life. The fundamentals are covered. |
| THE DOCTRINE OF HEAVEN AND HELL | This is a necessary course, taught by Dr. Bill G. Tittle dealing with the refreshing subject of Heaven and the Horrors of Hell. This course is a confidence builder on this subject. |
| THE POWER OF GOD | This course, taught by Dr. Dabdoub, examines the Power of God, the Power of the Jesus Christ, and the Power of the Holy Spirit. Also examined is the Power of the Christian and the results and causes of being powerless. |
| PERSONAL ESCHATOLOGY | A course covering the death and destiny of the unsaved as well as the death and destiny of the born again Christian. |
| DEMONOLOGY | This course, taught by Dr. Dabdoub investigates the Power of Demons, the Origin of Demons, the Forms of Demons, Demon Possession, the casting out of Demons etc. |
| ANGELOLOGY | This is a course, taught by Dr. Dabdoub, covering the Doctrine of Angels. Topics such as their Origin, their Names, their Characteristics, their Works and much more are covered. |
| THE DOCTRINE OF CREATION | This course, taught by Dr. Dan Botterbrodt covers in great detail “Creationism”. Many of the false arguments to Evolution are put to rest in this study. An eye opener. |
| DISPENSATIONAL THEOLOGY | This course, taught by Dr. Dalton T. Isbell, the pastor of Spring Creek Baptist Church in DeRidder, LA deals with the Dispensations found in the Word of God. The Dispensations such as Kingdom, Conscience, Promise, Innocence, Grace, Government and Law are discussed. |
MISSIONS | |
| BIOGRAPHIES OF MODERN MISSIONARIES | This course, taught by Dr. Dabdoub deals with the lives of recent missionaries and their ministries. The challenges they faced on the field and how they overcame them is also examined. |
| HOW TO START A CHURCH | This course, taught by Dr. Dabdoub deals with the “How to” of building a local New Testament Church. He deals with building a church from scratch. A helpful course for any person who is considering starting a church. |
BOOKS OF THE BIBLE | |
| GENESIS | This course, taught by Dr. Dabdoub takes a tour from creation through the life of Joseph. The lives of many men are covered in great detail. This is a verse by verse study. This course gives the Bible student much ammunition to deal with the critics who try to discredit the Book of Beginnings. |
| JOSHUA | This is a course, taught by Dr. Bill Tittle dealing with the actions of Joshua. A verse by verse study. |
| 1,2 SAMUEL | An in-depth study, taught by Dr. Brad Black covers many of the characters in the two books. The life of David and Saul are covered. Many other subjects are dealt with. |
| 1,2 KINGS | An in-depth course, taught by Dr. Brad Black deals with Solomon and covers many of the kings. Elijah and Elisha are also covered in great detail. |
| EZRA-NEHEMIAH | This course, taught by Dr. Dan Botterbrodt deals with the life of Ezra and his works. Also covered is the rebuilding of the walls by Nehemiah. His leadership is also covered. |
| EZEKIEL | This is a course, taught by Dr. Dan Botterbrodt deals with the life of Ezekiel. Many prophetical teachings are covered. |
| JEREMIAH | This book, taught by Dr. Dan Botterbrodt deals with the life of Jeremiah. Many of Jeremiah’s prophecies are covered. |
| ESTHER-RUTH | A verse by verse study. The Book of Esther is taught by Dr. Samuel DeLoach covering the life of Esther in great detail. The Book of Ruth is taught by Dr. Dabdoub, a verse by verse study covering the life of Ruth. |
| JOB | A verse by verse study, taught by Dr. Dabdoub, covering the life of Job. His friends and sufferings are covered. |
| PSALMS | This book, taught by Dr. Dabdoub covers many hand picked Psalms in great detail. An interesting study. |
| PROVERBS | This is a great study, taught by Dr. Dabdoub. Many passages are hand picked and dealt with in great detail. |
| ECCLESIATES-SONG OF SOLOMON | A verse by verse study, by Dr. Dabdoub. The life of Solomon is covered in great detail. |
| ISAIAH | This is a chapter by chapter study by Dr. Dan Botterbrodt. A great study dealing with the life and prophecies of Isaiah. |
| DANIEL | This is a study, using a verse by verse book written by Dr. T. Jack Moody and taught by Dr. Dabdoub. This is an interesting study dealing with the prophecies of Daniel. |
| MATTHEW, MARK, LUKE and JOHN | All four books are covered in great detail. Matthew, Mark and John are verse by verse. The Book of Luke is a detailed chapter by chapter. All four books, taught by Dr. Dabdoub, covers the witness of all 4 writers as to what they saw and wrote of our Savior Jesus Christ. Very informative. |
| ACTS | This book, taught by Dr. Dabdoub, is a chapter by chapter study of the Acts of the Apostles. The study exposes many of the abuse of the transitional book of Acts. A great study for the serious Bible student. |
| ROMANS | This course, taught by Dr. Dabdoub is a verse by verse study. There is so much details covered that the course is broken down into two courses. Romans 1 covers Chapters 1-8 Romans 2 covers chapters 9-16. The great doctrines are covered as well as false teachings. |
| 1,2 CORINTHIANS | This course, taught by Dr. Dabdoub is a detailed study. It is a must for the serious Bible student. Paul’s teachings to the church are covered. Subjects such as Marriage, future judgment, discipline, Christian Liberty, Church Conduct, Spiritual Gifts, the Resurrection, Giving are covered. Also covered is the Gospel. |
| GALATIANS | A Verse by verse study by Dr. Dabdoub. This book covers the various ministries of Peter and Paul. A must for the serious Bible student. This study also helps the student to compare and contrast Law and Grace. |
| EPHESIANS | A verse by verse study by Dr. Dabdoub. The church is covered in great detail. Also the Body of Christ, the works of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit are covered. |
| PHILIPPIANS | A verse by verse study, taught by Dr. Dabdoub. Such topics as the Purpose of Paul’s Life, the Pattern of Life and the Power of Life are covered. |
| COLOSSIANS | A verse by verse study, taught by Dr. Dabdoub, covering in great detail the preeminence of Jesus Christ., evidences of Salvation, and the Mysteries are covered. |
| 1,2 THESSALONIANS | A verse by verse study, taught by Dr. Dabdoub. This is an exciting study beginning with the Rapture and ending with the Anti-Christ and other topics. |
| 1,2 TIMOTHY | A verse by verse study by Dr. Dabdoub. Topics dealt with are the Steward’s Responsibilities, the Christian Life, Qualifications of a Pastor, Treatment of Elders, the Local Church, etc. are covered. |
| TITUS-PHILEMON | A verse by verse study by Dr. Dabdoub. In Titus, emphasis is given to the Disciplines Life where in Philemon, emphasis is given to the great doctrine of Imputation. |
| 1,2 PETER | A verse by verse study. In this study, Dr. Dabdoub covers such topics as God’s Salvation, the Duties of the Christian, the Power of God, the Enemies of Christ and much more. |
| JAMES | A verse by verse study. Dr. Dabdoub covers topics such as Temptation, Treatment of others, the Tongue, Time and much more. |
| 1,2,3 JOHN | A verse by verse study of each book. Dr. Dabdoub covers such subjects as Christian Fellowship, Obedience, Love, Confession of Sin, etc. |
| HEBREWS | This is an in-depth study. A verse by verse study by Dr. Dabdoub covers such subjects as the Person of Christ, the Priesthood of Jesus Christ, Faith and Christian service. |
| JUDE | This is a verse by verse study by Dr. Dabdoub which puts emphasis on False teachers, Christian Duties and Christian Service. Contending for the Faith is also emphasized. |
| REVELATION | This great study is a verse by verse study by Dr. Dabdoub Such subjects covered are Future Events, Judgments, the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, the Tribulation Period, the Millennium, and the New Jerusalem are covered. A must for the serious Bible student that has an interest in future things. |
