BI 501 Advanced Old Testament (3 Credits)
An in-depth study of the progressive revelation of God and His redemptive plan, underscoring the Old Testament foundation for New Testament doctrine, from Genesis through the Prophets. Prerequisite: The student must listen to the audio series entitled Take the High Road. Notes from these lectures must be typed and received by the seminary.

BI 502 Advanced New Testament (3 Credits)
A continuation of the thorough examination of God’s revelation of Himself and His plan of redemption, giving attention to authorship, date, purpose, and content.

BI 564 Principles of Biblical Interpretation (3 Credits)
The principles of biblical interpretation practically applied in preaching and teaching. Emphasis is given to theological, historical, cultural, grammatical, and literary aspects of interpretation. Included are specific topics such as typology, prophecy, figures of speech, miracles and parables.

ED 545 Baptist Distinctives and History of the Church (3 Credits)
A detailed study, discussing issues such as biblical separation, the definition of fundamentalism as biblical Christianity, and the authority of Scripture applying to polity. Emphasis is also given to the lives of those men who have made great contributions to the movement.

CM 561 Teaching and Preaching the Bible (3 Credits)
A thorough treatment of the preparation of Bible messages from birth to delivery. Emphasis is placed on the preacher’s vision of God, his ability to support a biblical thesis, and his carefulness to press for a biblical verdict.

CM 572 Pastoring the New Testament Church (3 Credits)
A detailed examination of the life and work of the pastor as patterned in God’s Word. Emphasis is placed on the Pastoral Epistles.

CM 521 The Life & Ministry of Spurgeon (3 Credits)
A comprehensive look at the life and ministry of the “Prince of Preachers.” Special attention will be given to the New Testament pattern his ministry followed, and to the impact Spurgeon made on his generation and the generations that have followed.

CM 599 Theological Research and Thesis (3 Credits)
A theological doctrine researched and written on an approved topic. The subjects addressed during this program will provide valuable tools the student will use to complete the assignment. This written work will be presented in sermonic form.

CM 581 Ministry Internship and Experience
Credit is extended to pastors and Christian workers for their ministry in the local church by means of a written report of their service and completion of the . For students who lack ministry experience, a supervised internship is required, as well as completion of the curriculum.

CM 511 The Pastors’ College (3 Credits)
A biblical view of the life and ministry of the local New Testament church, including such issues as the home, the devotional and prayer life, personal soul winning, the preaching ministry, the Sunday School, Christ-honoring music, and Christian education.