Courses to Help You Grow in Ministry

Theological Education and Ministry Preparation by Extension

Survey of the Old Testament (TB01A) A descriptive and critical introduction to the nature of biblical revelation, principles of interpretation and major elements of the Old Testament, including the primeval and patriarchal histories, the exodus, monarchic traditions, the message of the prophets and the exilic period.

Survey of the New Testament (TB01B) A descriptive and critical introduction to the principles of biblical interpretation and major elements of the New Testament, including the Jesus of the Gospels, the developing church in Acts, the letters of Paul, the General Letters, the visions of the Revelation.

Basics of Christian Theology (TB02) The doctrinal content of the historic Christian faith is usually
structured around six points: revelation, theology proper, anthropology, soteriology, ecclesiology and eschatology. In this course you will be given an introductory, foundational survey of the whole.

Christianity Through the Ages (TB03) Surveys the history of the Christian church from the ascension to modern fundamentalism, ecumenism and Pentecostalism. You will pay particular attention to the development of doctrine and to the growth of the church, including the Advent Christian denomination.

Advent Christian Theology (TB04) The Advent Christian denomination was born during an intense expectation that the end of this age was near and that Christ would soon come to raise the dead, judge the world, and establish his kingdom. For our study of these distinctives you will do a comprehensive analysis of eschatology (the doctrine of the last things), both personal and general.

Eschatology (TB05) This course will include a comprehensive analysis of the second coming of Christ and related events which brig this age to a close and introduce the eternal Kingdom of God.

Introduction to Pastoral Theology (TB23) A study of the theology that deals with the office and function of the pastor. Course will focus on the call, the offices and gifts of ministry, leadership in the worshipping community, equipping the laity for ministry, and the care of the congregation through pastoral counsel and crisis ministry.

Dealing with Church Conflict (TB07) Offers an up-close look at working with people in conflicts, both in and outside the local church context. The course provides biblical principles and practical guidelines that will help equip the student for faithful work that leads to conflict resolution.

Introduction to New Testament Greek (TB12) An introduction to the fundamentals and grammar of the Greek New Testament. Includes a study of certain verb, noun, pronoun, and adjective forms. The student learns to apply knowledge of the translation of selected portions of Scripture.

Great Doctrines (TB13) Selected topics introduced in Survey of the Bible are studied in greater depth. Possible topics, depending on the interests of the student, are: the inspiration of Scripture, the sovereignty of God, justification by faith, the Holy Spirit in the church, biblical ethics, the nature and functioning of the church.

Principles of Church Growth (TG41) Introduces the Church Growth Movement which has come into prominence in the past 25 years. It emphasizes principles which can be applied locally, nationally, and cross-culturally.

Church Growth in Action (TG42) Provides a close examination of several models of growing churches. You will carry out a project applying the principles of church growth under the supervision of the professor and a local pastor. Analysis of the project will take place up on its completion.

Practicum: Supervised Internship (TP27) You will spend a minimum of ten hours a week for six weeks working with, listening to and reading under the guidance of an experienced pastor. The student will keep a journal of the experience which will be evaluated and discussed during the six weeks. The assignment will be mutually agreeable to the student, the professor and the Director of TEMPE.

Advent Christian Standards (TP45) Introduces the student to an understanding of the spirit and ethos of the Advent Christian denomination and examines its organizational structures, standards and ministry procedures.

COST
$175/unit hour ($525/course)
(prices subject to change)