Course Descriptions:
Acts of the Apostles
A verse-by-verse study of one of the most difficult books in the New Testament. A theological and historical approach.
Advanced Sign Language
Content 2
Advanced Theology
Content 3
Beginner Sign Language
Content 4
Child Training
Content 5
Church Administration
The nuts and bolts of this very necessary (but often neglected) area. Financial, personal, and legal issues are discussed in depth.
Church History
A survey of the history of the body of Christ starting with the apostles through the Reformation. This course will center on the true believers as much as is possible to find them. The influences and religious assaults on the believers will be discussed also to see how some of the practices of the church today came to be.
Counseling
Principles of sound counseling are examined and practical advice is given. Various philosophies of Christian counseling are discussed.
Daniel - Hosea
Content 9
Dispensational Truth
A discussion of the groundwork of dispensational theology. Detailed inquiry into the doctrinal dealings of God with man throughout human history and into human destiny.
English 101
Content 11
Eschatology
Concepts and principles of sound hermeneutics are discussed through actively examining the presuppositions and implications of dispensationalism, historic premillennialism, amillennialism, and postmillennialism. Various helpful conclusions are drawn as to the importance of a sound, consistent exchatology.
Exodus
A verse-by-verse study of the redemption of Israel from Egypt. Practical in its application to the Christian's redemption and call from the world.
Five T's
The doctrines of Pauline theology are examined verse-by-verse in this study of 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, and Titus.
Galatians - Colossians
A verse-by-verse examination of some of the meat of Pauline doctrine.
Genesis
A verse-by-verse study of the book of beginnings, which covers over 2,300 years of Bible history.
Hebrews - James
A careful theological approach is taken to these verse-by-verse studies
Homiletics
Discussion of principles of preaching giving opportunity for practical use thereof.
I & II Samuel
Factual and historical approach, done verse-by-verse. Practical in its application.
I Corinthians
A practical and doctrinal verse-by-verse study.
II Corinthians
A practical and doctrinal verse-by-verse study.
I Peter - Jude
A verse-by-verse study of the books that are among the most misunderstood and misapplied in the Bible. The doctrine that is taught in these books is the primary concern of this course.
Intermediate Sign Language
Content 22
Isaiah
Content 23
John
A verse-by-verse study. The richness of this gospel provides broad doctrinal and inspirational backdrop.
Leadership & Planning
What makes a good Christian leader? Characteristics and principles are discussed.
Life of Christ
A chronological look at our Savior's life on earth, with necessary historical background. Practical and inspirational.
Manuscript Evidence
A study of the controversies and histories of manuscript theory. Necessarily technical. Important principles of textual criticism and translation are discussed along with the merits of the majority text, the received text, and the Authorized Version of the English Bible.
Marriage and Singleness
Content 28
Matthew
An important study into what is perhaps the most transitional of all transitional books. Special attention is given to the Jewish character of the book, and the doctrines that stem from it.
Minor Prophets
A study (mostly verse-by-verse) of the Minor Prophets. This course covers practical and doctrinal aspects of the books of Hosea through Malachi
Missions
Concepts, principles, ethics, and the pragmatic aspects of missions work are all discussed openly and honestly.
NT Survey
An overview of the New Testament, with attention given not only to a working knowledge of chapter content and doctrine, but to an understanding of its historical background and the development of the canon.
OT Survey
An overview of the Old Testament with attention given to the historical development of Israel and her relationship to the world around her.
Personal Evangelism
Content 34
Philosophy of Discipleship
Content 35
Practical Evangelism
Content 36
Problem Text
Examines many of the alleged contradictions in the Word of God and, through examination, brings into focus principles of text resolution.
Revelation
The magnum opus of New Testament prophecy is carefully considered verse by verse. Principles of sound hermeneutics are conscientiously applied.
Romans
The hub of Pauline dogma is closely examined and discussed verse-by-verse.
Theology I
A standard systematic approach to theology and church doctrine.
Typology
Content 41
Institute Instructors:
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Kevin Pestke From Rochester, NY, USA, Missionary Pestke has been an instructor in the Institute since 2004, teaching Bible |
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John Sarra From Plainville, CT, USA, Missionary Sarra has been an instructor in the Institute since 2000, teaching Bible. |