Five courses are available this semester on (M)ondays, Thu(R)sdays, and (S)aturdays:

Spiritual Life ~ David Downs, DMin, Professor (M) 6:30-8:00 PM
Systematic Theology II ~ Peter Jensen, PhD, Professor (M) 6:30-8:00 PM
Basic Bible Doctrines ~ Tim King, MA, Professor (R) 6:30-8:00 PM
Biblical Hermeneutics ~ John Stover, DMin, Professor (S) 9:30-11:00 AM
Biblical Stewardship ~ Randy DeVaul, MA, Professor (S) 9:30-11:00 AM

How can a person be able to live free from their addictive sins? The passion and obsession of every genuine believer is how to live as free from sin as possible to the glory of God. No Christian will live sinless but we all can sin less - and love it! The answer to this question is clear in the bible. However, various theological theories and traditions which place more emphasis on their philosophy and experiences than on the Bible have muddied the waters. This course shall build on a solid study of God’s inerrant Word. We shall do an expositional study of all of the major NT passages related to sanctification and living the spiritual life. As we encounter the various questions related to spiritual life, we look directly at what the Bible has to say. Come and learn, and discover the answer. Classes are Mondays, 6:30-8:00 PM.

Theology--from the Greek theos, "god," and logia, "word" is the study of divine revelation in the Bible. We study theology because it provides a foundation for our philosophy and worldview, which in turn affects the heart, actions, and decisions in all situations. Topics this semester are Christology (Jesus, the Christ), Pneumatology (the Holy Spirit), and Soteriology (Salvation). Classes are Mondays, 6:30-8:00 PM.

The author of Hebrews tells us that as believers we are not to be "carried about with various and strange doctrines." In the book of Acts we read that the early church "...continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers." This course introduces students to the basic biblical doctrines and beliefs of the evangelical Christian faith, provides an understanding of how the doctrines relate to each other, and then presents how they are applied in our lives. Classes are Thursdays 6:30-8:00 PM.

Hermeneutics is the science and art of biblical interpretation. It is a science because it is guided by rules that work within a system. It is an art because the application of those rules takes skill and practice. The study of biblical hermeneutics is necessary because the goal of the biblical writers is to communicate God's unchanging truth. Thus, the reader must be able to accurately interpret the message of the sender, knowing that there is always a danger of miscommunication. A correct understanding of the hermeneutical process is key to living a life that is pleasing before God and man. If the truth of the message is not correctly understood, it will not be accurate when applied to our lives. Classes are Saturdays, 9:30-11:00 AM.