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UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

DESCRIPTIONS 

                                            ASSOCIATES DEGREE

To begin the Freshman Year Program, you must be at least 16 years of age and hold a HS Diploma, GED or equivalent.  You will need to complete thirty-(30) credit hrs. or ten (10) courses.       

Tuition is $65.00 per credit hour plus books or $180.00 per course, which includes book for the course.

To begin the Junior Year Program, the candidate must be at least 16 years of age and have at least 60-credit hrs., or equivalent. The candidate will need to complete thirty-(30) credit hrs., or ten (10) courses.       

Tuition is $65.00 per credit hour plus books or $180.00 per course, which includes book for the course.

To begin the Sophomore Year Program, the candidate must be at least 16 years of age and have at least 30-credit hrs. or equivalent.  The candidate will need to complete thirty-(30) credit hrs. or ten (10) courses.       

Tuition is $65.00 per credit hour plus books or $180.00 per course, which includes book for the course.

To begin the Senior Year Program, the candidate must be at as least 16 years of age and have at least 90-credit hrs., or equivalent.  The candidate will need to complete thirty-(30) credit hrs., or ten (10) courses.       

Tuition is $65.00 per credit hour plus books or $180.00 per course, which includes book for the course.

                         BACHELOR DEGREES  

Freshman Year - Program I 1.       OTS-100 Old Testament Survey I 2.       OTS-102 Old Testament Survey II 3.       BNT-110 New Testament Survey I 4.       BIL-118 Life Management God’s Way I 5.       BNT-120 Between the Testaments 6.       BID-130 Introduction to Bible Doctrines I 7.       PEV-140 Introduction to Personal Evangelism 8.       BIL-148 Prayer I & Types of Prayer 9.       THE-150 Introduction to Bible Theology I 10.   BIS-160 Foundation of Faith I

 

Sophomore Year - Program II 1.       THE-212 Introduction to Bible Theology II 2.       THE-214 Apologetics and Theology 3.       MIS-218 Evangelism 4.       BIS-222 God’s Authority in the Believer 5.       PSL-224 Church Government 6.       BIS-230 Foundation of Faith II 7.       BIS-238 General Epistles 8.       PSL-235 Obedience of the Believer 9.       OTS-240 Old Testament Studies I 10.   NTS-242 New Testament Studies I 11.   BIS-248 Preparation to Ministry I

 

Junior Year - Program III 1.       OTS-311 The Pauline Epistles I 2.       PRM-349 Preparation to Ministry II 3.       NTS-357 New Testament Church History 4.       OTS-363 Old Testament Studies II 5.       THS-364 Systematic Theology I 6.       THS-365 Systematic Theology II 7.       BNT-370 Acts of the Apostles 8.       NTS-372 Romans I 9.       PSL-374 Introduction to Homiletics 10.   OTS-383 Old Testament Books of Poetry 11.   THE-385 Introduction to Spiritual Warfare I 12.   THE-390 Spiritual Warfare II

Special Note: Because CCU takes every student where he/she is, based on transferred credits and life experience, curriculum may vary for each student, particularly those who select independent study. Course assignment is based after reviewing of transcripts and/or life experience.

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SENIOR YEAR: CONCENTRATION FOR BACHELOR DEGREE IN BIBLICAL STUDIES  

This degree provides the student a more in-depth study of the Bible. This degree is best suited for students involved in Bible studies and Bible discussions in their church or in their church groups.  

FOURTH (4^th)-THE YEAR OF CONCENTRATION FOR BACHELOR DEGREE IN THEOLOGY

This degree provides the student a more in-depth study of theology. This degree is best suited for students who desire to be more theologically inclined. 

1.       THE-400 Introduction to New Testament Interpretation 2.       THE-405 Hermeneutics-An Introduction to Classical… 3.       THE-410 Systematic Theology II 4.       THE-415 Systematic Theology III 5.       THE-420 Christian Theology and Doctrine 6.       THE-430 Concise Theology 7.       THS-440 Systematic Theology IV 8.       THE-445 Bible Doctrines II 9.       THE-450 Christology 10.   BIS-455 Major Prophets 11.   THE-460 Eschatology I 12.   CED-480 Teaching-Creative Teaching

FOURTH (4^th)-THE YEAR OF CONCENTRATION FOR  BACHELOR DEGREE IN PASTORAL LEADERSHIP

This degree provides the student with a more in-depth study of the pastoral role in leadership. This degree is best suited for students who are involved in or plan to be involved in pastoral responsibility.

1.       PSL-420 The Pastoral Epistles 2.       PSL-425 Introduction to Hermeneutics 3.       PSL-426 Hermeneutics-Principles and Process of Biblical Interpretation 4.       PSL-430 Homiletics I 5.       PSL-440 Homiletics II How to Prepare Bible Messages 6.       PSL-450 Homiletics III Biblical Preaching 7.       PSL-455 Leadership I-Leadership and Administration 8.       PSY-460 Biblical Counseling I-Ready to Restore 9.       PSY-465 Counseling II-Biblical Basis 10.   PSL-210 Church Government-Awareness 11.   PSY-235 Psychology and Religion 12.   CED-301 Teaching II-For Result

FOURTH (4^th)-THE YEAR OF CONCENTRATION FOR BACHELOR DEGREE IN CHRISTIAN PSYCHOLOGY AND  COUNSELING

Christian psychology and counseling is becoming a very important need in the Christian arena. This degree provides the student with a more in-depth study of psychology and counseling and allows them to face daily crises that occur within the body of Christ.  

1.       PSY-502 Foundations of Biblical Counseling I (Ready to Restore) 2.       PSY-604 Counseling II-Biblical Basis 3.       PSY-606 Understanding Psychology 4.       PSY-608 Counseling IV-Strategy of Pastoral Counseling 5.       PSY-610 Theology of Christian Counseling 6.       PSY-612 Counseling Men 7.       PSY-614 Counseling Troubled People 8.       PSY-616 Introduction to Psychology & Counseling 9.       PSY-618 The Christian Counselor 10.   PSY-620 Marriage Counseling 11.   PSY-624 Christian Marital Counseling 12.   PSY-628 Introduction to Biblical Counseling 13.   PSY-630 Psychology and Christian Moral Life 14.   PSY-702 Counseling V- Crisis and Trauma Counseling 15.   PSY-704 Psychology and Christianity 16.   PSY-706 Counseling VI-Sexual Misconduct in Counseling & Ministry 17.   PSY-708 Psychology III-Psychology and Religion 18.   PSY-710 Psychology IV-Psychology, Theology and Spirituality 19.   PSY-712 Soul and Psyche Counseling 20.   PSY-714 Pastoral Care Counseling (The Pastor and the Patient) 21.   PSY-716 Theology and Pastoral Care 22.   PSY-718 Counseling the Elderly 23.   PSY-720 Group Dynamics 24.   PSY-724 Strategic Pastoral Counseling 25.   PSY-726 Divorce and Remarriage Counseling 26.   PSY-728 Family Therapy Counseling

 

FOURTH (4^th)-THE YEAR OF CONCENTRATION FOR BACHELOR DEGREE IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (CE.B., M., D.)  

This degree provides the student a more in-depth study of the Christian Education Discipline. This degree is best suited for students interested in teaching in their church or in Christian schools.

1.       CED-400 English 101 2.       CED-410 English 102 3.       CED-420 Christian Education 4.       CED-430 Childhood Education I 5.       CED-432 Comparative Religions 6.       CED-438 Exploring Christian Education 7.       CED-440 Teaching I-For Result 8.       CED-442 Youth Education 9.       PSY-448 Psychology and Religion 10.   THE-450 Christian Theology and Doctrine 11.   PSL-455 Leadership I-Strategy in Leadership and Administration 12.   CED-460 Old Testament Archaeology

OTS-100 Old Testament Survey I  (3) This course designed to give the student a working knowledge of the leading facts of Hebrew history, geography and antiquities as presented in the Old Testament.

OTS-102 Old Testament Survey II  (3) This course designed to give the student further working knowledge of the leading facts of Hebrew history, geography and antiquities as presented in the Old Testament.

BNT-103 New Testament Survey (3) This survey introduces the student to the New Testament itself, the life of Christ and the progress of the Christian faith. A preparation for further studies in‑depth in the doctrines of the New Testament.

BNT-104 Between the Testaments (3) This course connects the two parts of the Bible to bring a thorough understanding of timing in dealing with human kinds.

BIS-106 Foundation of Faith (3) This course explores the foundation of faith for Christian life. Faith is foundation of Christian belief.

BIL-108 Life Management God’s Way I (3) This course is the key to Christian Life Management in God’s way. Bible student will find this course very enriching.

THE-110 Introduction to Bible Doctrines I. (3)  This course bring a clear understanding to who wrote the Bible, Ways to study the Bible, Bible manuscripts, Translations, etc., are but a few of the subjects covered in this initial approach.

BID-112 Bible Doctrines. (3) This course introduces the student to a Pentecostal Perspective of study and the understanding of the prophetic gifts presented in the Scriptures.

Obedience.

BIS-116 Exploration the Old Testament (3) This course brings to student a clear understanding of how God works in lives of His people. Students who are serious about knowledge of the Old Testament will be greatly blessed.

BIS-118 Exploration the New Testament (3) This course brings to student a clear understanding of how God works in lives of His people. Students who are serious about knowledge of the New Testament will be greatly blessed.

BTH-203 Bible Doctrines II. (3) This study is a continuation of who wrote the Bible, ways to study the Bible manuscripts, and translation.

BIS-205 Portraits of Jesus Christ—the Study of Mark (3)

This course introduces the student to the Gospel of Mark, his teaching, his method, and the presentation of the person of Christ.

BOT-206 Exploring the Pentateuch (3) This course is an exploration to the first five books of the Old Testament. Student would explore the text in a format conducive to retention.

MIS-210 Introduction to Evangelism (3) This course introduces the student to evangelism and the effective approach in the mission field.

BIS-220 The Book of Acts (3) The book of Acts describes the establishment of the first churches and the spread of the gospel to the nations.  This course will provide an explanation in detail.

BIS-222Faith I.  (3) This study explores the foundation of faith for Christian life. Faith is the foundation of Christian beliefs

BIS-224 Exploring the Old Testament (3) The study of the Old Testament offers a fascinating experience for all who desire to understand more clearly the working of God.

BIS–226 All Grace.  (3) The doctrine and principle of Grace.

BIS-228Teaching of Christ. (3) This study will deal with Jesus’ teachings and practices and how they are applied to the Church.

BIS-230 The Gospel of John. (3)

BI-234 Praise Life (3) Praise and worship are essential to Christian life and the work of the ministry. Bible and missionary students will find this course indispensable.

BIL-236 Prayer I and Types of Prayer   (3)  Prayer is essential to Christian life and the work of the ministry. Bible and missionary students will find this course indispensable the work of the ministry.

BIS-238 Awareness of Church Government (3) This course introduces the students the church government and the operation of the church businesses.

BIS-240 Faith II (3) This course is a continuation of the Foundation of Faith, which explores the foundation of faith for Christian life. Faith is foundation of Christian belief.

BIS-244 General Epistles (3) This course is fundamental to Bible students because it details many keys the Christian Faith

BIS-246 Give Attendance to Doctrine (3) This course is intended to be very practical in Christian life and dealing with question commonly arises in the connection with the Bible truth.

BIS-248 Defense of the Faith (3) This course is taught as an apologetics and New Testament course allowing the student to see what the Word of God says about false doctrine and apostasy.

BIS-250 The New Testament Church (3) This course deals with questions that commonly arise related to the church and it’s function according to the bible.

BIS-254 The Book of Romans. (3) This course presents Romans in a way that best helps those understand the way to salvation. It answers the great question “How can a man be righteous before God”

BIS-256 History of missions I.  (3) A survey of missions from AD 30 to the present is conducted in this study. It offers a panoramic view of Christian missions and prepares the committed Christian for a working knowledge of the Great Commission.

BIS-350 The Four Gospels (3) All four gospels will be covered in depth exploring the unique aspects of each. A comparison will be made between them accordingly.

BIS-360 Biblical Principles for Christian Maturity (3) This course will provide the student a framework of Biblical principles upon which to grow and mature in the Spirit.

DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY

THE-337 Exploring the Book of Revelation. (3) Provides a concise introduction to the careful interpretive study of Revelation.

THE-2000 Practical Theology (3) This course is hands on training for Bible students who desire a practical approach to practical theology.

THE-2010 Old Testament Studies I. (3) This course explores the entire Old Testament in a practical way. Every book is analyzed based on the principle, the concept, and personages involved. 

BTH-211 Introduction to Bible Theology I. (3)

BTH-212 Introduction to Bible Theology II. (3)

THE-220 Old Testament Studies II (3) This course is a continuation OT Studies I and explores the entire Old Testament in a practical way. Every book is analyzed based on the principle, the concept, and personages involved.   

BNT-242 New Testament Studies II (3) This course explores the entire Old Testament in a practical way. Every book is analyzed based on the principle, the concept, and personages involved.   

THC-2040 Concise Theology (3) This course brings the students to the study and explains the essential of Theology in a style and length that facilitate retention.

THI-2045 Introducing New Testament Interpretation (3) This course constitutes a thorough knowledge of the interpretation techniques of interpretation the Scriptures.

BTH-2050 Introduction to Theology I.  (3) The importance of every preacher believing very strongly in and using his own God‑given talents is stressed in this look at preaching and preachers.

BTH-2060Introduction to Theology II.  (3) The importance of every preacher believing very strongly in and using his own God‑given talents is stressed in this look at preaching and preachers.

BTH-2080 Interpreting the Book of Revelation (3) This book provides a concise introduction to the careful interpretive study of revelation

THS-3040 Systematic Theology III Vol. 1 (3) This course introduces the student to the “great voyage of discovery into a rich and deep, and inclusive and yet elaborated vision and understanding of human life in the presence of the mystery of God.”

THD-3080 Christian Theology and Doctrines  (3) An advanced study of theology, which explores all of the details of the major doctrines and attributes of God and the Bible.

THC-4040 Christian Theology (3) A detailed and involved study of Biblical Theology. The attributes, decrees and doctrines of the Bible are intricately examined

THO-4060 Theology of the Rest Day   A complete research of the history of Sunday of how the change came about from Saturday to Sunday in early Christianity. A complete theological study of the Christian Sabbath in the light of the New Testament back to the Old Testament to establish which day is the Christian Sabbath. This is an interesting course for both, Saturday and Sunday keepers.

THS-4080 Old Testament Survey III (3) Designed to give the student a working knowledge of the leading facts of Hebrew history, geography and antiquities as presented in the Old Testament.

BIS-4028 The Minor Prophets. This course brings to student a clear understanding and the study of the Minor Prophets.

THP-5020 TH-4060 The Prophet Daniel   (3) The prophecies of Daniel in the time of the captivity from the basis of Revelation and other prophetical books. A necessary study to proper understanding of subsequent revelations.

THH-5080 History of Christian Thought (3) This course exposes the student to Judaic and Hellenistic origin of existentialism.

THP-5090 Understand the Bible Prophecy (3)  An exciting course directed at introductory matters pertaining to the study of Bible prophecy, giving a better understanding of various differences in prophecies.

  

DEPARTMENT OF PASTORAL LEADERSHIP

BPS-3048 Preparation to Ministry I.  (3) This course prepares the student to the work of the sharing the Good News and his or her ministry.

BPS-3049 Preparation to Ministry II. (3) This course is a continuation of Preparation to Ministry I that deals with the sharing of the Good News and of his or her ministry

BIS-3050 God’s Authority in the Believer. (3)

BIC-3061Church Government. (3) This course prepares the student to understand the government of the church and its functions.

PSL-2010 Homiletics I How to prepare Bible Messages. (3) This course introduces to student to the “how-to-do list and a step-by step process of preparing and delivering an effective sermon.

BIS-2020 Strategy of Leadership and Administration (3) This course introduces the administrative strategy of leadership and administration involved within the church today.

PSL-2030 The Homiletical Plot. (3) This course discusses the wide disparity of what is called the “good preaching” behind the pulpit.

PSL-2040 Biblical Preaching. (3) This course introduces the student to development and delivery of expository message of the Gospel.

BIS-2025 Church Administration I.  (3) Fundamentals of church administration are discussed and studied preparing the student for a ministry in the local church. Church business, church programs and the pastor are the main topics covered.

 PSL-2060 Homiletics I.  (3) A practical approach to homiletics. It is a valuable help to the preacher in preparing himself and the message that he preaches. The text is well outlined for clear and concise preparation of sermons.

 PSL-2080 Homiletics II.  (3) This course explore further to the practical approach to homiletics. It is a valuable help to the preacher in preparing himself and the message that he preaches. The text is well outlined for clear and concise preparation of sermons.

 PSL-2090 The Pastoral Epistles. (3) This course is designed to introduce the student to the church administration, role of the ministry, and pastoral responsibilities.

 PSL-3020 The Modern Preacher and the Ancient Text. (3) This course is introduce the student to the interpreting and preaching of the Biblical Literature.

 PSL-3040 Church Growth.  (3) This subject is approached from a Scriptural and Theological point. The Biblical framework for defining strategic and operating principles for church growth is explored.

 PSL-3050 A History of the Churches. (3) Various resources have been complied to make this course exciting. Many rare out of print Baptist histories help to comprise this course.

 PSL-3070 The Modern Preacher. (3) This course seeks to explore the results of recent biblical scholarly studies pertaining to preaching and to link the disciplines of biblical hermeneutics and homiletics. 

 PSL-3090 Pastoral Counseling.  (3) This course is a model-based course geared to address the pressures of counseling that pastors face within the church.

 PSL-4000 Preaching from the Old Testament. (3) This course exposes the student to a Contemporary Hermeneutical Method.

 PSL-4020 Leadership I.  (3) This course is a clear perspective and personal appreciation of the obligations facing those who play leadership roles in the churches and in other organizations. This course gives clear direction to those becoming the leaders of tomorrow.

 PSL-4040 Leadership II.  (3) This course takes the student further to a clear perspective and personal appreciation of the obligations facing those who play leadership roles in the churches and in other organizations. This course gives a clear direction to those becoming the leaders of tomorrow.

PSL-4050 Effective Communication I. (3) This course is introduction to the study of small groups and a framework, general systems theory, is also presented to help organize the many concepts important to understanding how groups function.

 PSL-4077 Ethics and Excellence. (3)

 PSL-4080 Public Speaking I.  (3) In this course student will learn how to create a sermon or a presentation that the public will respond to. This course will also help the student to master the fear of public speaking. This course presents the student with an advanced model of public speaking.

  

DEPARTMENT OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

 CHE-2000 English 101.   (3) A study of the fundamentals of English composition: grammar. Parts of speech, punctuation, mechanics, spelling, and the actual construction of sentences, paragraphs, and compositions.

 CH0-2020 English 102.   (3) A study of the fundamentals of English composition: grammar. Parts of speech, punctuation, mechanics, spelling, and the actual construction of sentences, paragraphs, and compositions.

 CHE-2040 Teaching I.   (3) Teaching goals and Christian action comprise the basic for this study. It is designed for teacher training.

 CHE-2060 Old Testament Archaeology.  (3) The archaeological discoveries from the time of Alexander the Great through the times of Christ and the journeys of Paul are examined.

 CHE-3025 Church History.  (3)  The church in retrospect is considered from its first outreach to modern day movements. Personages, places and events inform the student as to the history of the Christian church.

 CHE-3020 Christian Education. (3) Biblically oriented, this course offers scriptural advice and information on youth outreach. It includes Bible School, Bible Studies, weekday clubs, camping and career and premarital problems.

CHE-4000 Childhood Education I.  (3)  A complete look at childhood education in the church prepares the student for a fuller ministry with children.

 BIG-4062 Bible Geography. (3) This course gives the student an overview of the Bible history and its geography, and how it fits together.