This comprises all of the courses offered by International Theological Seminary. Select a department or course for additional information.
Extensive and detailed study of the book of Acts. Special emphasis is placed on the two leading characters, Peter and Paul.
This course is designed to provide Bible students with in-depth insight of the narrative and revelation of God that is found in Genesis. as well as the far reaching implications of the promises and prophecies revealed in the first book of the Bible.
The primary concern of this brief commentary of these epistles is interpretation. There are basically two questions asked throughout the text. What does the passage say? What does it mean?
John Walvoord's textbook is a refreshing analysis of Paul's book of triumph and joy. Combines a fascinating style with careful exegesis of the Greek. Discusses the epistle's authorship, date, character, and relevance to modern Christianity. Analyzes prominent phrases in Paul's writings.
Clear outlines and detailed commentary give answers to church problems. Includes teaching on sectarianism,, carnality, church discipline, marriage, divorce, legalism, worship, spiritual gifts, and bodily resurrections.
Surveys the entire Bible in 52 lessons, requiring personal Bible reading and study. Practical and motivational.
Deals with the believer's position through grace and his walk according to that position.
Galatians deals with liberty versus legalism, lights the path to genuine Christian freedom. Study guide and textbook help student in direct study of this important epistle.
Leads the student in direct Bible study through this whole beloved Gospel. Questions and brief comments help make John meaningful and practial. Textbook is the Bible.
A survey course emphasizing the broad teachings of Isaiah. Dr. Martin, referring often to the historical situation, leads the student through this book. Studies the rich prophecies concerning the Messiah and His future kingdom. Many references are matched with New Testament quotations, showing how and why Isaiah is, apart from the Psals, the Old Testament book most quoted in the New Testament.
Textbook concentrates on the meaning of genuine faith and its application to practical living.
This course is designed to provide Bible students with a greater understanding of the reasons Paul wrote these letters to the Thessalonians as well as historical perspective on their first century concerns and who they were, as well as discussing doctrinal issues alluded to in the books.
Jeremiah prophesied and experienced Gods judgment on Israel. In the fall of Jerusalem, God's Old Testament kingdom came to an end. Relevant to our times when worldwide judgment will offer a powerful defense. This is a Bachelor level course that may be used as an elective in any program.
A double-length course about this most important epistle on Christian doctrine. Textbook explains profound subjects simply.
This course by Dr. Craig L. Blomberg, PhD, surveys various methods of interpreting Jesus’ parables and offers an eclectic model that draws upon the best insights of each. Dr. Blomberg’s semi-allegorical model is then applied to each of the major narrative parables in the Gospels. This course examines differences among parallel accounts, and suggests plausible reasons for the variations. Learners are encouraged to apply the conclusions about the theology and significance of Jesus’ parables to their life and ministry.
Course introduces the content and theology of books Genesis through Kings. Identifies the foundational themes that emerge and traces them through the rest of the Bible. Students learn how the theology of the Old Testament is basic and essential for understanding Jesus Christ, the church, and the Christian life.
At the heart of Luke's gospel are questions about God's plan. His Messiah, and the emerging new community of Gentile Christians. Students complete a textual examination of the Gospel's message by working through the book one chapter at a time.
Lecturer Richard E. Averbeck, Ph.D. Studies the history, poetry, wisdom, and prophecy of Job through Malachi, which is essential for fully grasping the message of Jesus' teaching and the mission of the church today. Courses focuses on major passages and their theological connections throughout all of Scripture.
Discuss why understanding the Pentateuch is essential to understanding the Bible. learners study the contents of the Pentateuch and consider the particular Pentateuchal problems of evolution and higher criticism in light of its archaeological background. The course explores such historic events as the Creation, the Flood, and the Exodus, and highlights the lives of the Patriarchs and Moses. Students examine the content, meaning, and applicability of the laws that form the foundation of Israel’s theocracy.
The course, originally presented at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, is a consecutive exposition of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. The emphasis is upon the distinctive character that is expected of the Christian and upon the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ. For the student desiring seminary credit, a Programmed Syllabus requires an expository and reading study with emphasis on the practical and spiritual application of the Sermon on the Mount and upon the theological issues and historical interpretations of that passage.
An exegetical study of the Book of Isiaiah. This course will not only survey the contents of the book, but also seek to develop the understanding and the skill of exegetical exposition.
An expository and exegetcial study of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus, with emphasis on their special exegetical and interpretive problems and on their relevance for society, church and, especially, church leadership. A working knowledge of Greek and a careful use of the required commentaries are necessary for the programmed lesson plan.
A study of the conquest and settlement period in Israel's history as recorded in the Old Testament books of Joshua, Judges and Ruth. In addition to an emphasis on the theological and practical truths gleaned from these books, special consideration is given to the Late Bronze Age materials from Palestine which provide important background for the study.
An exegetical-theological study of Paul's Epistle to the Romans in the Greek text. It involves the treatment of selected historical, grammatical, structural, and lexical data which illuminates the meaning of this important New Testament document. Special emphasis is given to the theological theme and overall argument of the Epistle. This course assumes the ability to make grammatical and textual critical evaluations, to do Greek exegesis, as well as Greek word studies.
A study of the united monarchy as recorded in the Old Testament books of I and II Samuel and I Kings 1-11, with special emphasis on archaeology, history, and theology. Parallel passages found in Chronicles and Psalms are also considered and special note is taken of Iron Age discoveries in Palestine as they relate to the biblical text.
A chronological, synthetic study of the four Gospel records, emphasizing the time, place, circumstances, and persons involved in the events of our Lord's ministry, with a view to a fuller understanding of the significance of His words and works.
The history of Israel is traced from the beginning of Solomon's apostasy (I Kings 11) in about 950 B.C. to the Babylonian Captivity (II Kings 25) in 586 B.C. Special emphasis is given to the miracle ministries of Elijah and Elisha. Parallel passages from Chronicles and the prophetic books are carefully interwoven into the study, as well as evidence from contemporary secular history.
Methods of interpreting Jesus' parables are surveyed and then an eclectic model drawing on the best insights (of each) is applied to each of the major narrative parables in the Gospels. Conclusions are drawn concerning the theology and significance of this portion of Jesus teaching.
An introduction to the Book of Psalms. Emphasis is on the principles involved in the exegesis of the hymnic literature and the application of these principles in slected portions. Close attention is given to the Psalms various forms, their setting within the historical experience of Israel, and their application today within the church. A knowledge of Hebrew is preferred but not required.
This course by Dr. Craig L. Blomberg, Ph.D, , surveys 1 Timothy-Hebrews: Letters to Pastors and a Church Struggling to Believe, combines three letters of instruction to young pastors and a letter to a church struggling with its foundational beliefs. The Pastoral Epistles provide doctrinal and tactical help to those who lead God’s people; and Hebrews presents Jesus Christ as the sovereign Savior and Lord of His church and encourages its readers to pursue unreservedly their relationship with Him.
A survey of the history of salvation in the Old Testament especially as it relates to the universality of Old Testament theology, i.e., the rule of God or the establishment of God's kingdom upon the earth. A working knowledge of Hebrew is helpful but not required for this course.
Acts of the Apostles is the exciting narrative of the church's formative years. Throughout the course, students examine the difficulties faced in the decades following Pentecost as the church sought to formulate doctrine and send missionaries throughout the Roman Empire.
An exegetical study of The Book of Proverbs in its cultural, historical and literary setting with attention to its critical and hermeneutical problems.
Believers have long wrestled with the relationship between the old and new covenants. Humanity's inability to fulfill the Law clearly showed the need for forgiveness, and God's elaborate sacrificial system demonstrated sins consequences. Yet how were Jewish believers to view Jesus? What were the implications of the Messiah being the Great High Priest? In this course, students study these and other theological questions as they probe Christ's death and resurrection.
A survey of the historical context and Biblical context of the prophets Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, with an exposition of each of these three books.
Surveys the New Testament epistles and the book of Revelation, examining both the introductory issues and the basic content of each book.
Course explores possible interpretations of the end-times. Using sound biblical exegesis with historical and contextual facts, students study the book afresh while gaining insights into Jesus return.
God's prophets were men of integrity. They stood up and spoke out when it was very unpopular to do so. As men with a message from God, they were preachers with a message that God-rejecting Israel and Judah did not want to hear. This course studies the men, their messages and their times.
In this course by Douglas K. Stuart, PhD, Jeremiah-Ezekiel: Human Failure and Divine Success—A Study in Contrasts, students will learn about two prophets whose ministry related to Jerusalem’s fall to the Babylonians. This unthinkable event—that the city where God lived in His temple could be destroyed—is studied as a threat in Jeremiah and as a historical reality in Ezekiel. Both the miserable failure of God’s people and God’s success in judging and yet preserving His people are surveyed in this course that studies these two prophets.
Is God too weak to stop suffering? In a world full of sin, pain and hardship remain daily realities. Humanity has wrestled with the problems of suffering and often questioned the goodness of God. Students will examine Job's tumultuous life and the various responses to his suffering.
Overview of Church History. Studies the Church's past and also the present that grew out of it. Enables the student to identify key names and events, recognize orthodox and heretical teachings, and factors that led to important developments.
Explores the creation of the world and man. Discusses man's responsibility to the environment.
This course examines the history of the ancient church in detail. Following a historical progression, the course covers the development of doctrine and introduces the student to the main figures in the Patristic Age.
This course traces the historic development of the Protestant Reformation from its background prior to the 16th century to its impact on the world and church of today. The lives and teachings of the leading Reformers (Luther, Zwingli, Calvin and Knox) are examined in some detail, along with the course of the Reformation in various nations: Germany, England, Scotland, France and the Netherlands. In addition, both the rise of the major Protestant Movements--Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anabaptism and Puritanism--and the Roman Catholic and Remonstrance reactions are outlined.
A study of the church in America from its continental beginnings to the current day with emphasis on the numerous influences that have forged the current religious scene.
This course is designed to provide the student with a basic introduction to the development of the Christian church from its founding at Pentecost to the present day.
This course is designed to provide the student with a basic introduction of the development of the Christian church through the Protestant Reformation.
This course is designed to provide the student with a basic introduction of the development of the Christian church since the time of the Protestant Reformation.
Daniel, basic for prophetic studies, gives a chapter by chapter explanation and deals with the times and person of Daniel. Topics include God's sovereignty, angelic agents, "the times of the Gentiles," the Tribulation, and the coming kingdom, all with special reference to Israel.
Daniel records one of the most difficult times in Israel's history, deportation and exile from the Promised Land. Yet during even the darkest times, God's faithfulness was apparent. Dedicated to obeying God's Law, Daniel became an advisor to the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar and a messenger of God. In this course, Strauss guides students through the historical and cultural backgrounds of the book while exploring possible interpretations of Daniel's prophecies.
How does one place absolute trust in God in the midst of uncertainty? The book of Habakkuk details the doubts and questions raised by Habakkuk, a man of God searching for answers. Set during a time of Israelite rebellion, Habakkuk was perplexed by the events that surrounded him. In this course, Longenecker takes students through God's responses as listeners learn about the seriousness of sin and God's sovereignty in history. The book of Habakkuk shows that believers can place ultimate faith in God even when they dont fully understand the circumstances of their lives.
This course presents an introduction to the basic features of grammar and vocabulary of New Testament Greek.
This course presents a comprehensive theology of Christian spirituality that can inform the life and witness of Christian believers. Course is Biblical, practical, and contemporary, accounting for and enabling spirtual formation and nurture in a post-modern, pluralistic, materialistic society. In addition, the course provides a theological foundation for a life of prayer that will empower and sustain the believer in life and ministry.
Authoritative and compassionate. Includes brief history of Islam. Compares the Bible with the Quran; contrasts Islamic with Christian teachings. Ideal for anyone intending to work with Muslims. Textbook written by a missionary to Iran for over forty years. Course revised with the help of Christian and Muslim experts.
Explains how the history-making Vatican II Council has affected Rome: what Rome used to believe, what she has changed in her beliefs, and what she has not changed. Valuable for anyone wanting to understand Romanism today.
God has one unified, global purpose for all He does. This course introduces the exciting biblical, historical, cultural, and strategic dimensions of His plan. It addresses key issues: the basis of and necessity for world missions, and the status of and plan for world missions. Students are introduced to the basics they need to pursue missionary training or to help lead their local church in its global ministry.
This course traces the historic development of the Christian world mission in chronological sequence from Pentecost to William Carey (1793). The modern period is developed along geographical lines: Asia, Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Europe. The course closes with an attempt to evaluate the achievements of the past and the prospects for the future.
Course examines the nature and function of belief structures, and the value of developing and living a distinctly Christian life. Develops a Christian worldview from a redemptive history model of Biblical theology, which is then clarified using the philosophical categories of metaphysics, epistemology, and axiology. Learners will gain an understanding of modern and postmodern thought and how to critique them biblically, and are encouraged to develop and apply a Christian worldview to life and ministry.
A systematic theology of liberation, analyzing its relation to the areas of soteriology, Christology, and ecclesiology. Liberation theology has sought to liberate the disenfranchised from poverty, oppression, and social injustice – but at what price? This course addresses the historical and thematic development of liberation theologies in the social and religious context of Latin America. The course covers the various denominational roots, as well as the various methodologies that those denominations utilize.
This course examines Christian theological formation in Africa against the background of African cultures and religions, and in light of its contemporary context. Also considered are how to study and understand Africa, and the factors that led to the debate on Christian theologizing in Africa. Throughout the course, descriptions and analyses of African religions are provided.
Discusses ten key strategies and concepts for unleashing the hidden potential for ministry in a congregation. Students submit documents on a ministry program they have personally created that shows their work from conception - execution and follow up outcomes.
Deals with the construction of individual parts of a sermon in a practical way. Treats both expository and topical sermons with attention to application and illustrations.
A course designed to develop leadership potential in students and to give them a familiarity with the various elements of the administrative process, including: goal setting and achieving, organization, delegation, human relations, group dynamics, supervision and the training of other leaders. Though the principles are universal, the focus of the course is the Christian organization, particularly the local church.
In this course learners discover how to maximize productivity in the various functions of church leadership. The course examines the biblical foundation and practical functions of administrative leadership in churches and Christian organizations, and focuses on developing successful, biblical attitudes and skills among team leaders. Students will analyze basic leadership principles from secular and evangelical sources, analyzing them through a biblical/theological grid. (This advanced course is built on ITS course CE501 Church Leadership and Administration.)
An investigation into the meaning of Biblical Christianity and its relationship to faith and practice, within contemporary cultural contexts. Special attention is given to the corporate dimensions of spirituality and spiritual formation as defined in the New Testament. Those historical and cultural factors which have led to the privatization of Christianity are analyzed and discussed. A paradigm of spiritual growth and maturity which focuses on the assembly rather than the individual is developed.
Help students learn how organizational communication is used for either construction or destruction. Learners discover biblical principles of interpersonal communication and conflict management in human relationships. The course gives attention to communication models, self-concept, nonverbal messages, stress, and strategies that assist Christian leaders in developing interpersonal communication skills. In addition, the course focuses on the nature of conflict, how to identify common styles of conflict management, and how to manage conflict acceptably and productively.
Fifteen T.A.P. (temperament analysis profiles) required.
Ten T.A.P. (temperament analysis profiles) required.
Fifteen T.A.P. (temperament analysis profiles) required.
Letters of recommendation required, assessed by ITS for ministerial and teaching experience.
Letters of recommendation required, assessed by ITS for ministerial and teaching experience.
In-depth study of basic foundational truths in the Christian Faith. Each Lesson focuses on subjects such as Prayer, Water Baptism, Tithing and Jesus as Savior. Basic textbook is the Bible. Ten Basic Foundations may be applied toward the completion of all degree programs offered by ITS.
Textbook combines the theology of the Christian life with vital daily issues of living and responsibilities. Instead of the "secret" for spiritual power, it outlines the pathway. Warns against following simple, deceptive formulas. Subjects include: temptation, spiritual gifts, money, legalism.
This course is designed to help the student understand correct ethical behavior in terms of Biblical principles and commandments. Discusses Biblical ethics as set by Jesus, Old Testament prophets, and New Testament apostles.
Discusses God's purpose and plan for His role with man and in nature. The course leads the student on a Bible path that proves the will of God as He explains it through the Holy Scripture. Beginning with the General Revelation of God, the student completes the course with the God of Redemption.
Foundational studies to help the student to enjoy his salvation fully. Helps him acquire habits of prayer, Bible study, and soul winning.
Textbook is a unique contribution to the study of God and His attributes. Discusses in a fresh way subjects such as God's faithfulness, justice, mercy, grace, love, self-existence, infinitude, omniscience, wisdom and omnipotence.
This course concentrates on outstanding women in the Old and New Testament. A resume is given for each character which will give the student insight into each of these leaders. The main textbook for this course is the Bible.
Attempts to answer the question "Who is Jesus Christ?" The course deals with topics such as the pre-existence of Christ, the incarnate Christ, and Christ as God. Additional requirements.
This course offers clear and interesting lessons on the great men of the New Testament. Special emphasis is placed on the twelve apostles and the apostle Paul. A resume has been prepared for each character and includes maps, outlines of events, the time when these events occurred, locations, and others who were involved. Scriptures verify the events.
Outstanding people in the books of the Bible from Genesis through Ruth. Each chapter highlights a different leader. The course gives the pupil insight regarding the character while requiring an in-depth study of the Scriptures.
This course concentrates on outstanding men in the books of the Bible from First Samuel through Malachi. Each lesson gives a resume of a different character. The main textbook of this course is the Bible.
The course focuses on the Holy Spirit as the third person of the Trinity and how he interacts with man.
Detailed chronological study by a noted scholar. Describes the unfolding of the Old Testament concepts of the Messiah.
Discusses how spiritual growth and maturity is developed, what are the dynamics in which God most often works in the hearts of believers to make them like his Son, Jesus Christ and other questions in order to lay a biblical, theological foundation for proper Christian thought. In addition, they identify and describe specific practices that the listener can apply immediately to his/her life of faith.
An examination of theories of obligation and theories of value from a philosophical perspective. A Biblical theology of obligation and a Biblical theology of value are presented along with their implications for decision-making in personal life and church life.
The course compares biblical, historical and recent approaches to defending faith in God, Christ and Scripture. It emphasizes the contrast between Peter's method of reasoning among the Jews in Jerusalem (Acts 2) and Paul's among the Gentiles in Athens (Acts 17). It compares the still influential approaches of Augustine and Aquinas. However, the majority of the course examines six approaches of apologists who led in the resurgence of evangelicalism during the last half of the twentieth century. Each approach uses different starting points and forms of argument.
In this course we shall attempt to examine some of the major trends in contemporary thought. In order to set the background for contemporary theological and philosophical discourse, we begin with a brief philosophical overview of the major developments in Western philosophy prior to Hegel. Discussion then turns directly to Hegel whose influence extends throughout the modern period. Kierkegaard represents not only a reaction to Hegel, but is also the first of the existentialist oriented theologians we consider. After Kierkegaard, the course turns to Barth, Bultmann, and Tillich. Parallel to these developments in theology was the development of analytic philosophy. Our emphasis will be the philosophy of the earlier and later Wittgenstein. The course then culminates in the God is Dead Theologies of Paul Van Buren and Thomas Altizer.
This lecture series is designed as a critical and historical overview of positions regarding the nature of mankind, both as the image of God and as a being corrupted by sin. The course presents both a distinctive Reformed anthropology and a fair treatment of differing views and objections, with evidence for both sides being carefully weighed.
This lecture series is designed as a critical and historical overview of the plan and order of salvation, tracing each movement of the process from our regeneration to our final glorification. The course material provides both a Reformed theology of salvation and a fair treatment of differing views and objections, with evidence for both sides being carefully weighed.
This course presents the historic, classic and orthodox doctrine of the Holy Trinity. It follows a biblical, historical and dogmatic approach. It seeks to show how and why the classical doctrine/dogma emerged in the fourth century; what have been the major ways this dogma has been understood; and how crucial is this teaching for the right understanding of the relation of God to man and man to God.
Course covers the essentials of all major areas of systematic theology with the goal of orienting listeners to the basic mateial necessary to understand and study God's Word. Focusing on the overarching theme of God's Lordship, Dr. Frame uses three "Lordship Attributies" (control, authority and presence) to organize the doctrines and help listeners remember and apply them to life.
A biblical and theological study of the foundational theology applied by the Old Testament for the New Testament and the Christian Church. This study identifies and inductively derives the center or focal point for the theology of both the Old and New Testaments. It also deals with the amount of continuity and discontinuity between the Old and New Testaments. Included are the topics of saving faith, the people of God, the role of the law of God, the worship of God, the doctrine of atonement, the relationship between the law and wisdom theology, the kingdom of God, the Messiah, the inclusion of the Gentiles, the theology of the Holy Spirit, and the preparation of the New Covenant.
Soteriology means different things to different people, but what does the Bible teach about salvation? In this course, Dr. H. Phillip Hook explores the Scriptures teachings on soteriology in order to know how one is saved and to understand the impact of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.
This course examines the theology of Jonathan Edwards in detail. Taking a topical approach, the course covers Edwards' teachings regarding all the major points of systematic theology with particular emphasis on Edwards unique theological contributions.
This course surveys the background and setting of Luther's thought as well as his teaching on the range of topics which form Christian theology. It focuses on Luther's doctrines of sin and grace, justification and faith, law and gospel, as well as on his understanding of Christian daily living in the midst of God's callings within the world.
In this course, learners experience an in depth study of Christ in an attempt to understand His person, nature, teachings and work. The study brings learners face-to-face with the most important event in history as individuals unpack the Bibles teachings on Jesus and visit the decisions reached by the early church councils and explore the questions raised since then.
The course establishes a foundation of concepts and terminology on which to build a theological framework. It covers the essentials of all major areas of systematic theology with the goal of orienting listeners to the basic material necessary to understand and study God's Word. Focusing on the overarching theme of God's Lordship, Dr. Frame uses three Lordship Attributes (control, authority and presence) to organize the doctrines and help listeners remember and apply them to life.
This course will instruct in various parameters for biblical interpretation and will show how specific methods are applied to Bible study.
An in-depth study of Messianic prophecy beginning in Genesis. Students explore the prophecies Jesus has fulfilled and those which will culminate in His future return.
Augustine is one of the most influential theologians in church history. Students will study a comprehensive introduction to Augustine; his life, his works, and his legacy in the medieval church. The course details his youth, conversion, literary works, and his battles against the days emerging heresies. Surveying Augustines life as a pastor, teacher, and writer, students are encouraged to evaluate his contribution to the development of medieval theology and to apply those contributions to their own lives and ministries.
With the broad expansion of Christianity in Africa, the African Church and African theology should be understood by us all. This course examines Christian theological formation in Africa against the background of African cultures and religions, and in light of its contemporary context. Also considered are how to study and understand Africa, and the factors that led to the debate on Christian theologizing in Africa. Throughout the course, descriptions and analyses of African religions are provided
Through the years, the church has been greatly influenced by theologians. In a postmodern world, the church continues the process of knowing God in the wake of the teachings of Karl Barth. In this course, Oostendorp explores the impact of Barth's influence on Neo-Orthodoxy. Developed shortly after the Age of Enlightenment, Neo Orthodoxy provided the springboard for todays theologians as believers seek to be both biblically true and culturally relevant.
A comprehensive theology of Christian spirituality that can inform the life and witness of Christian believers. Course is Biblical, practical, and contemporary, accounting for and enabling spiritual formation and nurture in a post-modern, pluralistic, materialistic society. In addition, the course provides a theological foundation for a life of prayer that will empower and sustain the believer in life and ministry.
Topic approved by mentor. Students must prepare a formal thesis. The subject of the thesis must be formally submitted and accepted by International Theological Seminary. Thesis guidelines are available from the main office by request.
Topic approved by mentor. Students must prepare a formal thesis. The subject of the thesis must be formally submitted and accepted by International Theological Seminary. Thesis guidelines are available from the main office by request.
Topic approved by mentor. Students must prepare a formal thesis. The subject of the thesis must be formally submitted and accepted by International Theological Seminary. Thesis guidelines are available from the main office by request.
Topic approved by mentor. Students must prepare a formal dissertation. The subject of the dissertation must be formally submitted and accepted by International Theological Seminary. Dissertation guidelines are available from the main office by request.
Topic approved by mentor. Students must prepare a formal dissertation. The subject of the dissertation must be formally submitted and accepted by International Theological Seminary. Dissertation guidelines are available from the main office by request.
Topic approved by mentor. Students must prepare a formal dissertation. The subject of the dissertation must be formally submitted and accepted by International Theological Seminary. Dissertation guidelines are available from the main office by request.
Continues the study of Anger, including the Biblical dynamics of anger how the brain works, and the details of the conscious and subconscious mind.
Advanced study of different forms of abuse, family structures, and contributing factors for a healthy family.
In-depth study in the areas of drugs and the brain, community systems prevention, parenting 2000, the church's role in prevention, the addiction cycle/signs and symptoms/drug education.
Advanced study of crisis counseling during trauma, counseling victims, Traumatology, Victimology 101, Victimology 202, what to say and what not to say to victims of crisis, critical incident stress, what is stress, its effects, Polic and Fire Chaplaincy.
Discover forty timeless principles for 21st century leaders.
This class reviews where we are today, how we got here and where we are going.
Studies the Bible as it relates to counseling, the Principle of Trichotomy, the Principle of Position, the Person of God, use of spiritual gifts in counseling, developing listening skills on the inner level, speaking on the inner level, and getting behind the eyes.
Studies issues of chemical dependency and steps to effective prevention. Discusses drugs and brain Faith Based Recovery Issues, drug education 101, and mobilizing the Church.
Provides students with an overview of Critical Incident Stress Management, debriefing, understanding the suicide mentality and counseling the victims of crime.
Helps the sutdent recognize the face of anger, understand brain chemistry, brain stapling, how the mind works, the conscious and subconscious mind as well as learned behavior.
Discusses the seven necessary components for a successful center, including intake forms, primary functions for Faith Based counselors, and malpractice insurance.
Explores types of abuse such as emotional, verbal, physical, and sexual. Discusses the challenges and effects of blended families, divorce and infedelity, including facts about affairs; contributing factors, restoration, remarriage, single parenting and stress.
Comprehensive study of various topics including, foundational principles for faith-based counseling, counseling in an addicted society, chemical dependency, crisis intervention counseling, anger management, ministering to inmates and families, and understanding the hidden danger of stress.
What is anger? What are the roots? Discover how the brain functions and brain chemistry affects human reaction and addition. Study topics such as brain and mind distinction, neurons and neurotransmitters, mechanical, electrical and chemical energy, and details of conscious and subconscious mind.
Discusses topics such as drugs and the brain, narcissistic personality disorder in addicts, community systems prevention, parenting, the church's role in prevention, the cycle of addication, and drug education.
Discusses topics such as emotional, verbal and physical abuse, blended families, the effects of divorce, the effects of infidelity, remarriage and single parenting.
Discusses such tops as Satanism, the new age movement, cults, drugs and occult, and the principals of spiritual warfare.
Discusses such tops as counseling emergency personnel, understanding the ministry of presence and how to network with police and fire departments.
Comprehensive educational tool to help families deal with American's scourge of chemical dependency. Upon completion, the student will be eligible for certification as a Faith Based Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor through the Faith Based Counseling Training Institute.
This course studies the temperament as people's natural disposition and customary frame of mind that tends to make them act in a certain way. The textbook studies the five temperaments, along with their strengths and weaknesses. It explains testing procedures for administrating the Arno Analysis Profiles test and temperament therapy. The course teaches how we can modify our temperaments to become more responsible in the Body of Christ.
The student is provided with general information regarding basic theories concerning historical systems of psychology and counseling.
This course gives the student an overview of the "Big Eight" (types of secular counseling/therapeutic methods). Also, students will be taught differences between Christian and secular counseling, goals, techniques, and several other important topics, such as the dangers and pitfalls of counseling.
The student will be provided with a complete analysis of the pastoral counseling process. It will include the purpose, stages, and methods of changing behavioral patterns in counseling. It will also include a biblical look at the structure and organization of the New Testament Church.
The student will be provided with specialized training regarding codependency. The course requires approximately 35 clock hours, and the successful completion of one proctored exam.
Counseling degree candidates will learn first hand the counseling model with which N.C.C.A. members and graduates counsel. These case studies incorporate other testing instruments with this model.
The student will learn the basic components of family violence. Also the definition and history for each type of abuse is provided along with instructions for giving help to both victim and abuser. The course is divided into three sections: spousal abuse, child abuse and elder abuse.
The course is designed to equip the counselor with an understanding of the basic principles of child development in order to effectively help children. The course provides instruction and encouragement to the Christian counselor who seeks to minister to the developmental, emotional and spiritual needs of children.
Course defines anger and hostility. Discusses how not to deal with anger. How to express anger properly and how to prevent it.
Course discusses the need for Family counseling. Discusses the Biblical perspective for goal setting, wellness and methods of Family counseling.
Course gives vital information to those seeking to learn how to counsel families of disabled children. Covers topics such as: prenatal and postnatal diagnosis, the school years, the Five-factor Model of Family Stress and Crisis and the church's ministry to those with disabilities.
Presents the dynamics of a crisis and the scriptural view of crisis. Student will learn how to better understand the issues confronting those who are going through a crisis. Presents principles that will be useful for future reference.
Teaches how to effectively counsel persons who are suffering from depression by defining principles that underlie therapeutic help. Studies, among others, the following topics: popular misconceptions about depression, problems of depression, what is clinical depression, preparing to counsel a depressed person and counseling the suicidal person.
Adult children of alcoholics is a relatively new term but an age-old problem. This course proved information about the family background, personal characteristics and common problems which face the adult children of alcoholics.
This course is written from the perspective of a physician, a Christian and a counselor. The course is illustrated by frequent case histories and relevant biblical references. It builds on a creative counseling model and is written in a language that is understandable. It will prepare the student with the skills needed to minister to the sick and terminally ill.
This course is divided into three sections: 1) it explains how to conceptualize the problem and ways to help the family; 2) how to deal with pregnancies too soon after another birth; 3) births that are too late or that never occur.
The most important goal of this course is to show how the counselor can help people identify and resolve the root problems which are causing one's inability to exercise self control.
This course contains three goals: 1) to provide the pastor and counselor (lay people can also use this counseling approach to build their own self esteem) with an understanding of self esteem as a fundamental ingredient to one's spiritual, emotional and social health; 2) to teach accurate biblical views of self esteem and 3) to teach counseling strategies that can be used for building self esteem.
The course will provide answers to important questions about drugs and why people use them. Drug abuse is a complex problem and no one can claim to have all the answers. However, there are fundamental principals presented within this course which will aid the student in his/her preparation to counsel those who suffer addiction.
Excellence is intangible and difficult to measure, however, in nearly every field there is some degree of excellence observed. Counselors work in privacy, committed to confidentiality and are seldom observed by peers. In this course, the student will look at his/her own excellence in ethics and the relationship with counselees.
This course provides a refreshing approach to people-helping. The course provides carefully though-out conclusions with a careful use of Scripture. It avoids repetition and provides practical, simple formulas with evidence as to why they work.
The student will discover that there are complicated interplay dynamics found in eating disorders. Some issues contain other issues which overlap and recur again. Some of the areas addressed in the course are Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia.
This course is technique oriented. The emphasis is on cognitive therapy methods rather than problems such as depression, marital conflicts, anger, etc. This course provides the student with some useful tools to make his/her counseling more effective.
This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of Marriage and Family counseling with specific emphasis on System and Structural therapy techniques. A specific study of the use of genograms and family and family of origin work is emphasized. The course integrates Temperament and System/Structure in family counseling.
This course is a specific reference for the pastoral counselor and develops a pre-marriage technique using the tools of modern System Family Counseling and Temperament Therapy. The course develops a specific six week plan for pre-marriage counseling using the tools provided in the course.
This course is designed for pastoral counseling of couples. The emphasis is on understanding the stress factors in a dyad relationship and the proper evaluation and therapy for the presented problems of the couple. The student will review the case and provide a final evaluation of the case in written form as part of the study.
The student will be provided with basic information about Cognitive Therapy, a well-established and well-accepted therapy model. Then, several case studies are presented which provide the student with insight and the ability to integrate the Temperament Therapy model with the Cognitive Therapy model to obtain extremely effective results.
Written from a heart of love, compassion and a true Christian viewpoint, this course includes numerous stories and studies of actual individuals. The student will learn that change is possible and that lives are transformed by miracles and by hard work. The challenge is to help the counselee keep an open mind while he/she gains in self-understanding and moves forward in new patterns of behavior.
Sexual therapy goals discussed in this course are to distract from anxiety, remove demand and eliminate negative or failure experiences and feelings. Forms are provided to assist in sexual therapy counseling: physical history, background, history, sexual evaluation, sexual assessment feedback, sexual therapy plan and assignments.
The student will benefit from the author's thoughtful examples, theory mixed with practical directions, and biblical conclusions. The course is provided in short, easy-to -comprehend chapters that cover most situations that a counselor will encounter when helping a person who is searching for meaning in life.
Once a student understands the unique relationship between a father and daughter, it helps him/her to understand all unique relationships. The content of this course provides insight into the father-daughter relationship that is being revealed for the first time with regards to each individual's temperament.
Students will learn the practical steps to opening, managing and sustaining a Christian counseling office.