Purpose: The Christian Service Certificate is intended for those who want to fulfill their higher calling via the pursuit of higher education, or for those who seek to enhance their understanding of biblical teachings in order to pursue a degree in Christian Service.
Prerequisite: None, unless indicated by school administration.
SERVICE CERTIFICATE: level students may choose any EMPHASIS available to Program by adding 2 courses in the EMPHASIS of stud
BI 101 INTRO TO THE BIBLE
“A General Introduction to the Bible” By: Norman L. Geisler
HI 102 CHURCH HISTORY
“Church History in Plain Language” 4th Edition By: Bruce L. Shelley
PM 102 DEVELOPING SERVANT LEADERS
“Doing Church as a Team” By: Wayne Cordeiro
TH 101C BIBLE DOCTRINE
“A Survey of Bible Doctrine” By: Charles C. Ryrie
PM 103 CHURCH GROWTH
“Radical Reformission” By: Mark Driscoll
BI 109 HERMENEUTICS
“Hermeneutics” By: Henry A. Virkler
PHIL 105 CULTS AND NEW RELIGIONS
“Encyclopedia of Cults and Religions” By: John Ankerberg
PM 106 PREACHOLOGY
“Preaching Manual” Co Author: Rev. Angel M. Ruiz
ESC 101 ESCHATOLOGY
Rose Guide to: “End Times Prophecy”
PM 108 AD MINISTRY
“The Nuts and Bolts of Church Administration” By: Thomas F. Tumblin
PSY 313 FEAR AND FAITH
“Fear and Faith: Finding the Peace Your Heart Craves” by Trillia J. Newbell
PHIL 102 GOD’S PROVISION
“God's Provision for All” By: Leighton Flower
Purpose: The Christian Ministry Degree explores the fundamental principles and practices of Christian ministry. The primary objective of this program is to cultivate critical thinking skills within a Christian framework, while also providing support for students interested in pursuing a career in educational ministry within various church settings, such as Sunday School, junior high, high school, or college ministry. Moreover, it has significant value for those who possess an inclination towards the mission field, Home Bible Studies, or the teaching ministry.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHRISTIAN SERVICE CERTIFICATE or its equivalent with a “C” or higher for each course
BI 201 TAKING A STAND
“Taking a Stand for the Bible” By: Ankerberg
HI 202 THE WEASLEY VISION
“Recapturing the Wesleys' Vision” by Paul W. Chilcote
BI 209 BIBLICAL REFERENCE
“Commonly Misunderstood Bible Verses: By: Ron Rhodes
TH 202 THE TRINITY
“Our God is Triune” Edited: Michael R. Burgos
PHIL 205 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
“Philosophy of Religion” By: Evans & Manis
PM 395 PREACHING IN THE 21ST CENTURY
“Spirit Filled Preaching in the 21st century” By: Mark L. Williams & Lee Roy Martin
PM 202A CHURCH LOGISTICS
“Dangerous Church” By: John Bishop
HI 206 DENOMINATIONS
“The Complete Guide to Christian Denominations” By: Ron Rhodes
PM 203 EVERY PASTOR
“What Every Pastor Should Know” By: McIntosh & Arn
ESC 201 CHRIST’S RETURN
“The Second Coming” By: John MacArthur
HI 201 CHRISTIAN HISTORY
“Twenty Questions that Shaped World Christian History” By: Derek Cooper
PHIL 208 JESUS FREAKS
“Jesus Freaks” DC Talk and the Voice of the Martyrs
PM 202B CHURCHLESS
“Churchless” By: Barna & Kinnaman
TH 206 WESLEYAN THEOLOGY
“The Story of God” By: Michael Lodahl
PSY 311 UNCONSCIOUS LIVING
“10 min Mindfulness” By: Scott & Barrie Davenport
PHIL 387 SPIRIT-FILLED MINISTRY
“The Holy Spirit” By: Tim Hill
PM 208B LIFE AND MINISTRY
“The Renegade Pastor” By: Nelson Searcy
HI 201 CHRISTIAN HISTORY
“Twenty Questions that Shaped World Christian History” By: Derek Cooper