Our long-term goal is to have courses starting from the new believer level and advancing all the way to a master's degree in theology. Obviosly, we can't start with all that, so we are going to start with a three year, part-time course for lay ministers.

This is the preliminary list of classes for this course. Please note that it is not complete, and may still be changed. But, it will at least give you an idea of what we are planning to cover.

Themes for the Three Year Course:

First year - Basic understanding of Biblical truths

Second year - Formation of the believer's character

Third year - Preparing to minister

The overall division of materials will approxamately cover

40% - Bible teaching and theology

20% - The function of the church (history, government, etc.)

20% - Basics of how to minister (counseling, marriage and family, homolitics)

20% - Formation of the Christian character:

Curriculum - First Year (not necessarily in order)

• The Pentateuch
• The Gospels
• Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics)
• History of the Church
• Bible Study Methods and Tools
• Basic Theology 1
• Personal Evangelism
• Ministering to Children and Youth

Curriculum - Second Year (not necessarily in order)

• The Historic books of the Old Testament
• The Pauline Epistles
• Marriage & the Family
• Christian Stewardship
• Basic Theology 2
• Praise, Worship and Prayer
• The Social Responsability of the Church
• Confronting the Problem of False Religions

Curriculum - Third Year (not necessarily in order)

• The Prophetic Books of the Old Testament
• The Last Days (Revelations)
• Basics of Christian Counseling
• Forms of Church Government
• Ministerial Ethics
• Methods of Pulpit Ministry (teaching and preaching)
• Evangelism & Missions
• Changes in the Church to Minister to the People of Today

Elective Courses

Although not complete, the following list of elective courses is being considered:

Youth ministry

Children's ministry (more in depth)

The Gifts of the Spirit

Spiritual Warfare

The Ministry Gifts

Ministering Under the Anointing of the Holy Spirit

The Jewish Culture and Christian Interpretation of the Bible

Time Management in the Ministry

How to Lead Praise & Worship

Doctrinal Classes to Explain the Doctrine of Various Denominations