This course is designed the learners to be familiar with the principles of organizational leadership and develop leadership skills. It introduces the nature, types, and principles of leadership. It deals with various elements of administrative process including goal setting and achieving, organizing people, and supervision and equipping others. It will also help student evaluate themselves and develop as leaders.

This course is an introduction to English composition designed to equip students with skills that are essential to reading scholarly texts and producing their own academic papers. After dealing with reading skills, the course covers a necessary review of English grammar, sentence structure, paragraph composition, and writing an academic essay. In addition, emphasis will be placed on writing multiple drafts, revising, rewriting, and editing. 

This survey course introduces the learners to the field of sociology with the special attention to the major issues, ideas, and principles of social structure, social institutions, social processes, and social change. It will look at sociology from a Christian perspective in to help the help students understand and relate Christianity to a secular society. A special emphasis will be given to using sociological methods in reading and interpreting the Bible.

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This course aims at enabling students read, think, and write theologically. Emphasis is placed on writing academic theological papers well. After introducing the students to the necessity of writing theology in its own contexts, the course will discuss how to write theological reflection, theological arguments, critical and constructive theological essays, book reviews, and biblical and theological research paper well. In addition, writing with theological imagination, and rewriting and revising theology will also be covered.  

The study of the history and teachings of the living religions on the purpose of developing contextualized missionary approaches to these living faiths in the world.

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The course aims at providing students with an understanding of basic English grammar
in order that they would be able to develop the skills to express themselves, and analyze and describe authentic. modern English discourse. The course also seeks to become aware of some common errors in English grammar usage and the ways to overcome the problems.

The course introduces the basic features of Microsoft Office, Window operating system, and file management. It covers Window 11, Word, and PowerPoint. 

Continuation of Greek for ministry. 

A survey of the New Testament focusing on the theme, structure, purpose, and basic contents of each individual book. This course emphasizes on the message of each book, their contribution to the storyline of the whole Bible, and their significance for Christian thought and practice.

This course introduces the students to basic vocabulary and grammar of the New Testament Greek. It introduces the student to such basic concepts and skills as lessons in language, phrasing, textual criticism, translation, and word studies. Students will read and translate selected passages from the Greek New Testament. This course aims to instill the love of reading and exegeting God's word in its original language. This course is a prerequisite for GR248 New Testament Greek for Ministry 2 where students will complete the introductory grammar of the New Testament Greek. (3 Units). 

This course introduces the students to the history, methods, themes, and issues of biblical theology. It will deals with the whole-biblical theology, including the storyline and theological themes of each book of the Bible. It aims at equipping students with the skill to do an academic biblical theological research and use biblical theology in their local church ministry.

It is also called BT100; Prerequisites: NY survey, OT Survey, Hermeneutics or Bible Study Method, and Christian Theological Survey.

This course will cover how theological concepts are understood and applied in the modern world. It will explores how theology adapts and interacts with social issues, political ideologies, intellectual challenges, ethical and moral dilemmas, cultural changes, and other issues relevant to contemporary life. It will examine the relationship between faith and reason, the role of religion in public life, and the impact of science on theological thinking. It will include studying the works of key modern influential theological thinkers and exploring with theologies from different cultural contexts, including liberation theology, feminist theology, postmodern theology, and postcolonial theology. 

This course is an introduction to the biblical, theological, philosophical, and historical foundations of Christian apologetics. An emphasis is on Christian worldview in response to the challenges of secular, religious, and philosophical challenges. It will include approaches and contemporary issues related to Christian apologetics. 

This course is a survey of major Christian Doctrines that aims to equip 
the student to have a deeper understanding of the Christian faith. These 
doctrines are theological truths drawn from scripture.

This course is a general historical survey of the Christian movement from its New Testament beginning. It covers the period from the early church, through the medieval period and the Reformation, to the modern period.

An introduction to basic interpersonal and pastoral care skills. This course aims at equipping students with the skills to identify basic human problems and appropriately respond through pastoral care and counseling. It intends to help the student to welcome the presence of God in pastoral care and counseling and develop Christian care and counseling skills through reflections on readings, class discussions, and verbatim reports.

A study of the teaching methods of Christ and other biblical approaches as well as principles, implementation, and evaluation of the teaching-learning process. It is design to instill Christ-like attitude in teaching develop creative skills in writing lesson plans, conducting peer-teaching, developing and applying instructional strategies. 

A study of the basic principles of Christian Education, including its 
foundations, the teaching and learning process, the educational ministry
of the church, and opportunities for ministry through Christian 
Education.

This course explores faith, culture, leadership, and the role of the church in the postmodern world. It focuses on communicating the gospel and providing ministry leadership in the world that is increasingly secular and pluralistic. Emphases will be given to understanding postmodern culture, biblical ecclesiology and missiology, and practical leadership skills for ministry in a rapidly changing world. The students will be able to reflection their own understanding of faith, culture, and leadership. Overall, the course aims to equip student with the theological understanding, cultural awareness, and practical skills necessary to effectively lead and serve in a rapidly changing world, while remain faithful to the gospel and the nature and mission of the New Testament church.  (3 Units)

This course examines the biblical and theological foundations, and practical strategies involved in evangelism and discipleship. It will study the model of evangelism and discipleship that Jesus passed on to his disciples. It wall also explore contemporary models of evangelism and discipleship. Student will develop strategies for engaging in meaningful conversation about faith, and be prepared to provide spiritual mentorship for new believers.

This course provides an overview of leading children and family ministry in modern context. It will explores biblical and theological foundations of ministry to children, youth, and family. It will also examine contemporary theories and practices of evangelism and spiritual formation of children and family. An analysis of biblical foundations and contemporary practices of leading children and family ministry will also be included. It will also explores the character and skill of a Christian leader. This introduces the student to the fundamentals of children and family ministry, discover their personal leadership style, and develop administrative and organizational skills. 

This course provides the theology, principles, and practices of Christian worship. Building on the theological, historical, and cultural foundations of worship, the course will explore key elements in cotemporary worship and practices in leadership of worship including the use of time and space, ritual and order, music and arts, and other services such as funerals, weddings, etc. This course will include instructions on creative worship and contemporary issues.

This subject is an introduction to the principles of research and various 
research methodologies that students will use in thesis writing. At the 
end of this course the student is expected to write a thesis proposal and 
portion of the literary research required in thesis writing following 
Turabian style and the institutional standard. 

This pastoral care course focuses on common human problems. It places the emphasis on practical skills in listening, helping, and spiritual triage. It will also address various life crises and transitions, mental health and relationship issues, trauma and loss, spiritual distress, and the importance self-care of the pastoral caregivers. It will explore the role of the church in providing pastoral care to its member and equip students to understand pastoral care and counseling in the ministry context. 

This course examines the centrality of relationships in the process of Christian spiritual formation. The students will explore the biblical and theological foundations for understanding the self, other, and God through a relational framework. It will explore Trinitarian nature of God and the two great commandments. Emphasis will be placed on five kinds of relationships that God uses for Christian spiritual formation, namely, the Christian’s connections in public context, social context, personal context, intimate context, and divine context. It will focus on practical skills for relationships including loving listening, drawing people out, forming healthy boundaries, managing conflict, and facing grief and loss in a manner that demonstrate spiritual maturity.

This course explores Christian prayer and fasting from biblical, doctrinal, historical, practical, and contemporary perspectives. It will present different types of prayer and fasting, and practical guidelines for incorporating them into daily life. Then, it will discuss the spiritual benefits and challenges associated with prayer and fasting, and how to foster a consistent prayer life. (1 Unit, 8 Weeks)

This course is designed to help the learner to understand their calling and ministry. It will deal with the nature, purpose, context, and issued related to Christian's calling to ministry in the world. 

SMP 2 Supervised Ministry Program 2
Involvement in practical ministry opportunities and weekly seminars focusing on determining and using one’s Spiritual Gifts in ministry.

Supervised Ministry Program 1(SMP1) Spiritual Formation and Devotional Bible Reading covers two areas, namely, ministry involvement and devotional Bible reading. Quiet time with through reading, meditating, and praying the Bible is the focused of this course. It will include lectio divina and keeping a spiritual journal.