Center for Distance Education
Courses & Syllabi
Each semester, the Center for Distance Education offers a unique variety of classes for online access across campus and for students enrolled in Equip. For more information on each course, course requirements or degree and certificate requirements, visit the academic catalog.
Fall 2020 Courses
BHIS 3060: History of Renewal MovementsA survey of the history of the church from its beginning up to the 20th century with a particular focus on movements of renewal. The course highlights significant developments and people; and introduces students to both primary and secondary sources. 3 credit hours | Syllabus |
BIB 4010: Critical Issues in the Old Testament and New TestamentThis course surveys various issues in current biblical scholarship such as inspiration, canon and historiography. 3 credit hours | Syllabus |
BMIN 2080: Foundations for MinistryThis course stresses the spiritual formation of the minister based on the nature of God, biblical examples of ministry, and a personal assessment of aptitude for ministry. Students are also introduced to the tools of theological research and the various kinds of ministry. 3 credit hours | Syllabus |
BMIN 3050: Introduction to PreachingAn introduction to the principles of biblical preaching. Attention is given to sermon design and development, proper handling of the biblical text to derive the message of the sermon, illustrating and applying the message, types of sermons, and sermon delivery. A concurrent laboratory is required. 3 credit hours | Syllabus Coming Soon |
BMIS 3000: The World ChristianThis course seeks to lead students to become World Christians by focusing on the theological, cultural, and contextual aspects of what God is doing in this world and by discovering how to participate strategically with God in his work. The course tackles tough questions about God and the lost. It also surveys a history of missionary heroes to discover personalities who exemplified missiological principles. This course meets 3 hours of the Liberal Arts global perspectives requirement. 3 credit hours | Syllabus |
BNEW 3020: New Testament Story and Vision (Matthew-Revelation)This course seeks to equip students with knowledge of the New Testament documents to encourage them to live the truths of God’s Word, and to share those truths with others. This course is restricted to transfer students who did not take BNEW 1010/BNEW 1030 and degree completion students. 3 credit hours | Syllabus |
BNEW 4050: New Testament Textual Studies III (Life and Writings of Paul)This course allows for an in-depth study of a specific book, or books, or genre within the New Testament. Through a coordinated effort, major books and portions of the New Testament will be available each semester for study. The course works coordinates with BNEW 2050 and BNEW 3050 to provide concentrated study of New Testament texts. This course may be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit based on three distinctive studies in the New Testament. 3 credit hours | Syllabus |
BOLD 2050: Old Testament Textual Studies I (Leadership)This course explores an Old Testament book, topic or theme and is grounded in carefully chosen Old Testament texts. The course work coordinates with BOLD 3050 and BOLD 4050 to provide concentrated study of Old Testament texts. This course can be repeated three times for up to four hours of credit based on four distinctive studies in the Old Testament. 1 credit hour | Syllabus |
BOLD 3020: Old Testament Story and Vision (Genesis - Malachi)Through the study of the words and worlds of the books of Genesis through Malachi, this course seeks to lead students to incorporate and practice within our current communities and throughout the world the desires God has expressed for his people. This course is restricted to transfer students who did not take BOLD 2010/BOLD 2030 and degree completion students. 3 credit hours | Syllabus |
BOLD 3040: Israelite Poetry and Wisdom LiteratureSelections from the Psalms, Proverbs, Song of Songs, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, and Job. Their historical backgrounds, especially the poetic and wisdom literature of the ancient Near East. The importance of their message for that period and present times. 3 credit hours | Syllabus |
BRES 2070: Research and WritingIntroduces majors to skills, resources and strategies used in academic research within the College of Bible and Ministry. Helps lay the foundation for writing papers in upper-division courses and future study in ministry. 3 credit hours | Syllabus |
GRK 1010: Elementary Greek IGrammar and syntax of the Greek New Testament with emphasis on basic inflections and vocabulary. This course is the first in a series of three semesters of Greek that satisfy the biblical language requirement for majors in the College of Bible and Ministry. 3 credit hours | Syllabus |
*Please note that there may be minor alterations to this syllabus prior to the first day of class.
Spring 2021 Courses
BDOC 3030: Living Christian TraditionsA comparative study of the major approaches to Christian theology including but not limited to Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, and the American Restoration Movement. 3 credit hours | Syllabus* |
BIB 4020: Biblical TheologyFocuses on the nature of God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit, the problem of sin, the nature of salvation, and God’s ultimate plan for his people and creation. 3 credit hours | Syllabus* |
BMIN 3010: Christian CounselingTeaches basic counseling skills, draws lessons fro Scripture that apply to healing relationships, and examines the integration of the theology and psychology. Examines teachings of Jesus as they relate to common counseling situations in ministry including family counseling, crisis counseling, sexual issues, and marital and premarital issues as well as other common pastoral counseling situations. 3 credit hours | Syllabus* |
BMIN 3090: Congregational MinistryA comprehensive look at how congregations grow and develop in terms of edification and outreach. Attention is given to visioning, kingdom involvement, evangelistic strategies, and community service. 3 credit hours | Syllabus* |
BMIN 4000: Capstone in Christian MinistryThis course emphasizes the minister’s daily relationship with god and the daily tasks of a person involved in full-time Christian ministry and leadership of a church. Significant time is spent contemplating the theology of ministry as well as how to sustain life-long ministry. A separate section of this course is offered to Leadership and Ministry majors. 3 credit hours | Syllabus* |
BMIS 3000: World ChristianThis course seeks to lead students to become World Christians by focusing on the theological, cultural, and contextual aspects of what God is doing in this world and by discovering how to participate strategically with God in his work. The course tackles tough questions about God and the lost. It also surveys a history of missionary heroes to discover personalities who exemplified missiological principles. This course meets 3 hours of the Liberal Arts global perspectives requirement. 3 credit hours | Syllabus* |
BNEW 2050:New Testament Textual Studies I (Leadership in the New Testament)This course explores a New Testament book, topic or theme and is grounded in carefully chosen New Testament texts. The course work coordinates with BNEW 315 and BNEW 415 to provide concentrated study of New Testament texts. This course can be repeated three times for up to 4 hours of credit based on four distinctive studies in the New Testament. 1 credit hour | Syllabus* |
BNEW 3020: New Testament Story and Vision (Matthew - Revelation)This course seeks to equip students with knowledge of the New Testament documents to encourage them to live the truths of God’s Word, and to share those truths with others. This course is restricted to transfer students who did not take BNEW 111/BNEW 113 and degree completion students. 3 credit hours | Syllabus* |
BNEW 4050: New Testament Textual Studies III (Prison Epistles)This course allows for an in-depth study of a specific book, or books, or genre within the New Testament. Through a coordinated effort, major books and portions of the New Testament will be available each semester for study. The course works in coordination with BNEW 2050 and BNEW 3050 to provide concentrated study of New Testament texts. This course can be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit based on three distinctive studies in the New Testament. 3 credit hours | Syllabus* |
BOLD 3020: Old Testament Story and Vision (Genesis - Malachi)Through the study of the words and worlds of the books of Genesis through Malachi, this course seeks to lead students to incorporate and practice within our current communities and throughout the world the desires God has expressed for his people. This course is restricted to transfer students who did not take BOLD 2010/BOLD 2030 and degree completions students. 3 credit hours | Syllabus* |
BOLD 3030: Israelite History (Joshua - Esther)A study of Israel’s attempt to walk in covenant with God from selected passages of the historical books ranging from Joshua’s conquest of Canaan through the return of Jews from Babylonian exile. 3 credit hours | Syllabus* |
GRK 1020: Elementary Greek IIGrammar and syntax of the Greek New Testament with emphasis on basic inflections and vocabulary. Five class periods per week. 3 credit hours | Syllabus*Course Dates: January 11 - May 7 |
PHIL 3010: Introduction to PhilosophyPhilosophical problems, methods of approach, and modes of thought. A brief survey of representative philosophies. 3 credit hours | Syllabus* |
*Please note that there may be minor alterations to this syllabus prior to the first day of class.
Summer 2021 Courses
BFAM 3000: Christian TeachingThis course addresses biblical, theological and philosophical foundations for Christian teaching. 3 credit hours | Syllabus* (coming soon) |
BFAM 3080: Christian FamiliesExplores biblical texts relevant to families. Studies principles in scripture for building successful marriages and resolving relationship problems. Examines singleness, divorce, roles, communication, conflict resolution, and parenting methods. 2 credit hours | Syllabus* |
BIB 2020: Biblical InterpretationThis course considers the inspiration and nature of Scripture, and equips students to use tools for exegetical research in order to interpret various genres of the Bible to explain a biblical passage in a clear, logical manner, and to make legitimate and practical application to contemporary contexts. 3 credit hours | Syllabus* |
BMIS 3000: The World ChristianThis course seeks to lead students to become World Christians by focusing on the theological, cultural, and contextual aspects of what God is doing in this world and by discovering how to participate strategically with God in his work. The course tackles tough questions about God and the lost. It also surveys a history of missionary heroes to discover personalities who exemplified missiological principles. This course meets 3 hours of the Liberal Arts global perspectives requirement. 3 credit hours | Syllabus* |
BNEW 3070: (W) Gospel of JohnAn in-depth study with special attention given to the introduction, critical problems, and content of the book. 3 credit hours | Syllabus* |
BNEW 4050: New Testament Textual Studies III (Hebrews)This course allows for an in-depth study of Hebrews. Through a coordinated effort, major books and portions of the New Testament will be available each semester for study. The course works in coordination with BNEW 2050 - 2059 and BNEW 3050 - 3059 to provide concentrated study of New Testament texts. This course may be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit based on three distinctive studies in the New Testament. 3 credit hours | Syllabus* (coming soon) |
BOLD 3030: Israelite History: Joshua-EstherA study of Israel’s attempt to walk in covenant with God from selected passages of the historical books ranging from Joshua’s conquest of Canaan through the return of Jews from Babylonian exile. 3 credit hours | Syllabus* (coming soon) |
BOLD 3104: Old Testament Seminar in Text/Genre: Lament Literature (Hybrid)This course will focus on lament literature, exegetical skills, research skills, theological interpretations, canonical setting, critical issues specific to that text, historical and cultural backgrounds and contemporary application. A maximum of 6 hours in BOLD 3100-3109 may be taken for credit based on distinctive studies in the Old Testament. 3 credit hours | Syllabus* (coming soon) |
BOLD 4050: Old Testament Textual Studies III: IsaiahThis course allows for an in-depth study Isaiah. Through a coordinated effort, major books and portions of the Old Testament will be available each semester for study. The course work coordinates with BOLD 2050-2059 and BOLD 3050-3059 to provide concentrated study of Old Testament texts. A maximum of 6 hours in BOLD 4050-4059 may be taken for credit based on distinctive studies in the Old Testament. 3 credit hours | Syllabus* (coming soon) |
GRK 3001: Intermediate Greek ReadingsThis course teaches reading knowledge of Greek, development and practice of exegetical method, proficiency in computer software, proficiency in research tools and technical resources, linguistic commentaries, review and reinforcement of grammar and vocals, oral communication (present exegetical results, preach a sermon, etc.), critical issues in context of language study, disposition of confidence and high view of the Bible as a reliable, trustworthy source of revelation, and text criticism. A maximum of 6 hours of credit may be earned in GRK 3000-3001.3 credit hours | Syllabus* (coming soon) Prerequisites: GRK 1010 and GRK 1020 Course Dates: May 10 - July 30 |
*Please note that there may be minor alterations to this syllabus prior to the first day of class.