Curriculum

First Year Student Curriculum

Semester 1

First Eight Weeks:

Honor and Spiritual Authority: an in-depth study of this much neglected and misunderstood kingdom principle, which will properly position our students for an effective ministry impact and develop an unparalleled maturity.

Grace and Truth: an examination into the modern controversy surrounding the message of “grace,” leading to a Biblical definition of its role and function in the life of the believer.

The Life of Prayer: a crash course taught both through experience and academics on the basic principles of prayer, emphasizing the dynamics that make prayer effective, fervent, and power-filled.

Pneumatology: a reverent investigation into the work and present-day ministry of Holy Spirit, discovering how deliberate and decided communion with this person of the Godhead is necessary for any real kingdom success.

Old Testament Survey: a look into the dynamic history between God and man captured by the Old Testament writers, giving a basic overview of the Old Testament themes, historical background, and literature that climax into the incarnation of Jesus.

Second Eight Weeks:

The Believer’s Authority: a focused approach to the position and authority that every believer possesses, resulting in practical knowledge on how to exercise spiritual authority through studying the apostolic prayers of Paul, the victory of the Cross, and the weapons of our warfare.

Simple Devotion: a practical approach to the principles of a truly radical life, understanding that saying yes to a radical call will inevitably manifest in applying the mechanics of simple devotion.  

Bible Interpretation I: an introduction to sound Bible interpretation, giving students the confidence and strategy for in-depth Bible study and lifelong love for the scriptures.

How to be Led by the Spirit of God: a study of the different ways in which Holy Spirit communicates with man, emphasizing how to recognize the voice of Holy Spirit in every facet of life, and, thus, manifest His will and kingdom.

New Testament Survey: an overview of the books that have shaped Christian labor and theology for hundreds of years, placing strong emphasis on historical background and foundational doctrine, and giving a basic understanding of the continuity of each book and the overall purpose of the New Testament.

Semester 2

First Eight Weeks:

Divine Realities: an investigation into the realities and benefits secured for believers through the work of Jesus in His death, burial, and resurrection, imparting to students unshakable confidence in prayer and ministry.

Principles of Leadership: a course identifying the qualities of true Biblical leadership, ensuring both longevity and acceleration as a spiritual and natural leader.

Theology I: an introduction to the foundational doctrines that shape our interaction and relationship with God, discovering that sound thinking about God and sound application of Biblical truths is fundamental to every aspect of life.

Dynamics of Faith I: an understanding of the true nature of faith, as opposed to mere hope, mental assent, and doubt, while defining what faith is, where faith comes from, and how we use faith to change our world.

Church History: an exploration of the church’s function, role, and thought throughout history, comparing her current activities with those of her past and seeking to understand the proper Biblical infrastructure that positions the church for her intended purpose and impact.

Second Eight Weeks:

Financial Planning: a study of basic kingdom principles pertaining to money, emphasizing the need and importance of proper stewardship that should manifest in budgeting, saving, and financial planning, preparing students for personal and ministry success.

Kingdom Thinking: a course that deconstructs the patterns of worldly thinking that has kneaded itself into the fabrics of our minds, allowing the students to embrace the kingdom life and kingdom thinking that informed the teaching and life of Jesus.

Theology II: a continuation of Theology I, digging further into the thoughts and assumptions we have about God and reforming those thoughts through sound Biblical interpretation.

Dynamics of Faith II: a continuation of Dynamics of Faith I, emphasizing the kingdom demonstration of ministry available through faith and modeled by New Testament believers

Revival History: an overview of the history of revival, noting the causes of each revival and discovering the principles we can apply today to impact our world with the force and might of the kingdom of God.