What's Being Offered in the Certificate of Basic Studies:
Here's is a list and description of the courses included.
Biblical
Studies:
Introduction to the Study of the Bible. (3) Before a person can become
a Bible scholar, they must first know how to be a Bible student. This course is required of all students to make sure that
they are familiar with various approaches to and skills in the study of scripture.
Introduction
to the Old Testament. (2) In these lectures, students delve deeper into the make up of the Old Testament and learn about
its theological themes.
Introduction to the New Testament. (2) In these lectures, students
delve deeper into the make up of the New Testament and learn about its theological themes.
Theological
Studies:
Introduction to Theology. (3) In this course, students will be introduced
to the history and contemporary study of theology. Lectures in this area include: Types of Theism; Existence of God; The Attributes
of God; The Nature of God; Christology (The Study of Christ); Pneumatology (The Holy Spirit); The Holy Trinity; and The Problem
of Evil.
Christian Doctrine I. (3) This course examines various tenets of
Christian
doctrine through a study a 150 year old Baptist creed called the New Hampshire Confession. Whether a person is Baptist or
not, this course will help them face and flesh out their own understanding of what the Bible teaches on various fundamental
areas of our faith such as: Creeds and Confessions; The Scriptures; The Way of Salvation; Repentance; Faith; Baptism; and
The Lord's Supper.
Christian Doctrine II. (3) This course concludes the examination
of
various tenets of Christian doctrine through a study a 150 year old Baptist creed called the New Hampshire Confession.
Whether a person is Baptist or not, this course will help them face and flesh out their own understanding of what the Bible
teaches on various fundamental areas of our faith such as: Justification; Regeneration; Sanctification; Adoption; Law and
Gospel; The Sabbath; and Perseverance of the Saints.
Church History:
Overview of Church
History I. (3) In this course, the student will be
introduced to the history of the Christian church throughout
its first 1000 years. It will concentrate on actual history, controversies, councils and other important dates, times and
places in the church's past.
Overview of Church History II. (3) In part two of this
course, the
student will be introduced to the history of the Christian church throughout its second 1000 years. It,
too, will concentrate on actual history, controversies, councils and other important dates, times and places from about 1000
AD to the present.
Practical Ministry:
Introduction
to Christian Stewardship. (3) This series of four lectures
introduces students to Christian Stewardship and teaches
them how to lead others into deeper stewardship of their tithe, time and talent. Introduction to Christian Stewardship; Tithing
From A Spiritual Perspective; Stewardship of Time and Talent; and How to Lead Others into Deeper Stewardship.
Personal Evangelism. (2) In this one hour seminar, Dr. Wise gives a
simple and effective way to do
personal evangelism.
How to Win Family and Friends to Christ. (3) Sometimes the people
we know the best are the most difficult to win to Christ. Dr. Wise teaches in this course why this is the case and what to
do about it.
Personal Spiritual Growth:
The
Power and Practice of Prayer. (1) Prayer is not only a privilege, it is a discipline which, if properly practiced, can
and will bring great benefits to the believer. This course teaches the power of prayer and how to integrate it into your everyday
life.
Successful Saints. (3) This course address the issue of success as it relates to
believers in Christ. It includes the following lectures: Seven Habits of Successful Saints; The Meaning of Success; The Measures
of Success; and The Model of Success.