A study of the first five books of the Old Testament.
A study of the historical and major prophetical books of the Old Testament.
A study of the nature of Hebrew poetry, especially as it portrays the Hebrew concept of wisdom. Students examine Job, Psalms, Proverbs , and other poetic portions of the Old Testament.
A study of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ as presented in the first four books of the New Testament.
A study of the development of the primitive New Testament church as presented in the book of Acts and of the thirteen epistles traditionally ascribed to the Apostle Paul.
An introductory survey of the epistles of James, Peter, John, Jude, the Epistle to the Hebrews, and the Book of Revelation.
A survey of the history of Baptists from the sixteenth centruy to the present, including Southern Baptists and Texas Baptists.
A study of biblical, historical, and systematic theology from a Baptist perspective.
A study of how members of a local Baptist church function in relationship to the church, the association, state, national, and international organizations and institutions.
A study of the various means of preparation for ministry. Students examine the call to ministry and the minister's role in the mission of the church.
A study of the principles, theology, and methods of New Testament evangelism. Students learn personal witnessing and training methods.
A study of the day-to-day tasks and challenges of the contemporary minister. Students learn how to conduct weddings, funerals, church ordinances, church business meetings, the ministry of pastoral care.
A study of research and biblical interpretation for use in sermon preparation.
A study of the development of the sermon thesis and the construction of sermon outlines.
A study of sermon delivery with in-class student sermon presentations.
An introductory study of missions with emphasis on the Biblical and doctrinal basis of missions. Students study strategies and formula a personal mission statement.
A study of leadership in the context of ministry. Attention will be given to enlisting and training volunteer learders in ministry.
An introductory study of basic ethical approaches, ethics in the Old and New Testaments, and important contemporary ethical issues.
Special topics in the study of the Bible. Course may be offered periodically.