SPRING 2025 SYLLABI

1.  CH600 Church History taught by Dr. G. Steve Kinnard begins January 19

This course surveys the history of the Christian Church from its inception in the first century AD to today. This class will also be a completely online course with video lectures from Dr. Kinnard, online discussion, and other assignments. For this course students should plan on working about 18 hours per week for the duration of the nine weeks.

 2.  *CT611 Introduction to Christian Theology taught by Dr. Trevor Cochell begins January 19

This course surveys Christian theology and doctrine in the Bible both from an historical perspective as well as a systematic perspective. It is an introduction to the key biblical beliefs that define the historic Christian faith (e.g. God, Christ, Holy Spirit, humanity, sin, salvation, etc.), with attention given to the credibility of such beliefs.

3.   *NT600 Introduction to the New Testament taught by Dr. Courtney Bailey begins January 19

This class is a critical introduction to the background, content, and interpretation of every book in the New Testament. Special attention will be given to New Testament history, criticism, literature, canon, and theology and how these disciplines contribute to the understanding and application of Scripture to life today.

4.   NT635 Pastoral Epistles taught by Dr. Courtney Bailey begins January 19

This class is an exegetical study of the English text of one or more of the Pauline writings with attention to the theological themes, structures, historical setting, and interpretation of selected portions. This course will involve an exegesis of the NT letters of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus (the “Pastoral Epistles” (“PE”), including a detailed examination of the historical, literary, and social context of these letters. Special emphasis will be given to the Pastoral Epistles’ treatment of church polity and the role of women, and to approaches to the interpretation and application of the Pastoral Epistles for the contemporary church.

5. *OT611 Hebrew Exegesis taught by Dr. Rolan Monje begins January 19 (Prerequisite OT610)

This course builds upon the basics of grammar and vocabulary of Biblical Hebrew learned in OT610. It assumes a basic reading knowledge of Hebrew prose. 

Prerequisite: OT610 (Biblical Hebrew Basics).

6.PC680 Depression, Anxiety, and Mental Health Counseling taught by Dr. Gregg Marutzky begins January 19

CCC4 Depression, Anxiety, and Mental Health Counseling taught by Dr. Gregg Marutzky begins January 19

This course attempts provides an understanding of depression and anxiety from a spiritual, social, clinical, and physical perspective. The students will explore Biblical, scientific, and theological approaches to increasing the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of people. An overview of Mental Health Counseling will be presented including gaining an understanding of numerous specific applications will be made for anxiety and depression which, are two of the most common mental disorders. The most common clinical approach for treating anxiety and depression includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which will be presented from a Christian perspective including changing cognition through Christian spirituality. The students' own lives and experiences are seen as a base for developing competence in a healing counseling ministry. 

7.  SF606/CSF6 The Art of Spiritual Leadership taught by Dr. Robert Carrillo begins January 19

 This course explores the spiritual, biblical, and theological dimensions of Christian leadership, focusing on spirituality in personal, and ministry contexts. We will investigate the intersection of leadership and spirituality, reviewing a comprehensive array of knowledge and practices that foster both spiritual growth in Christ and effective leadership principles. Additionally, the course will examine the stages of a leader’s spiritual journey and development. Ultimately, students will be equipped to cultivate their own approach to spiritual leadership.

8.  SF610/CH606/CSF10 The History of Christian Spirituality taught by Dr. G. Steve Kinnard begins January 19.

Christian spirituality has a rich tradition beginning with Jesus and Paul and going through the last two thousand years to Howard Thurman and Ruth Burrows. Spiritual writers are like poets and prophets, they call the church to look in mirror and see if she reflects the image of God. This course will explore such movements as monasticism, mysticism, pietism, quietism, and Puritanism. It will also see how various spiritual movements informed Christian denominations like the Methodist church, the Pentecostal church, the Greek Orthodox Church, and the Roman Catholic Church.

9. SF680 The Theology and Practice of Biblical Discipleship taught by Dr. Giles begins January 19

This course focuses on the theology and practice of biblical discipleship, including a study of discipleship in the New Testament, discipleship to Jesus, and relationship as a theological center of the Bible. It also includes practical skills in two-way experiential relationship with God and one another, skills for thriving discipleship maturity, skills in experiencing joy with God and one another, skills in being in step with the Holy Spirit and His leading, and skills in joining with God to create a gentle, kind, humble, loving, safe, hesed community in Christ.

10. **US500 Intro to RMSMT and Graduate Study taught by Dr. Giles (January 5-18)

Introduction course to MTS and graduate studies.  Required for all new students.

*  indicates this course is transferable to Lincoln Seminary at Ozark Christian College (LSOCC)

To apply for admission and to register for our courses, please to: Course Registration.