COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

(Correspondence and Internet courses are differentiated by the addition of the letter "C" or "I" to the course number.)

All courses are 3 credit hours.

PHIL 105 C Introduction to Philosophy *
This course is designed both to sharpen thinking skills and to introduce students to questions addressed by philosophers. These will include: the relationship between perception and knowledge (appearance and reality), the existence and nature of God, human freedom and determinism, the meaning of human existence, the nature of moral judgements, the mind / body problem, artificial intelligence, feminist philosophy, the problem of suffering, and whether humans are capable of selfless motivation. Text:TBA

PSYC 106 C Introduction to Psychology *
A broad introduction to the field of psychology as a science. The practical, life-oriented application of scientific principles of psychology. Development, learning, biological bases of behaviour, motivation and emotion, perception, measurement and fundamental statistics, personality, behavioural disorders and mental health, and group and social processes.Text:TBA

BIBL 111 C Bible Survey
BIBL 111 I Bible Survey
Bible Survey leads the student into a study of the Bible section by section to discover the essential content and unique aspect of each of these sections. The principles of correctly interpreting Scripture are emphasized. An informal essay (Old Testament Character Sketch), a study paper and two exams are required. Text: Zondervan, Zondervan's Handbook to the Bible.

BUS 111 C Church Administration & Business
This course explores principles and practices of management and administration as they are adapted to churches and non-profit organizations. Organizational issues as well as methods and tools for effective administration are discussed.Texts: Ferrell, Business: A Changing World; Kranendonk, Financial Issues For Churches.

BIBL 113 C Hermeneutics
BIBL 113 I Hermeneutics
Hermeneutics is the science and art of Biblical interpretation. This course provides a threefold, integrated approach to Biblical interpretation, namely, 1) the background to the biblical world, 2) the literature of the Bible, and 3) the self understanding of the interpreter. An examination and answers to study questions are required. Text: McQuilkin, Understanding and Applying the Bible.

BIBL 114 C Pentateuch
BIBL 114 I Pentateuch
A systematic detailed study of the first five books of the Bible. The book of Genesis, the book of beginnings is especially emphasized. Two exams and an essay are required. Text: Holdcroft, The Pentateuch. (1996 edition)

BIBL 115 C Gospels
BIBL 115 I Gospels
The four Gospels are studied concurrently from the standpoint of the harmonized life of Christ. There is also a brief introductory study of the individual Gospels, and the historic backgrounds of the era. Two exams and an essay are required. Text: Holdcroft, The Four Gospels (3rd ed., 1999).

BIBL 117 C Hebrews
Since Hebrews holds a unique place in the New Testament by revealing and explaining Old Testament doctrine, a detailed study of its contents is especially rewarding. An examination and a study paper are required. Text: Guthrie, Letter to the Hebrews.

BIBL 125 C Biblical Introduction
How the Bible came to us and how we use it today; its inspiration and canonicity, and resulting authority. These topics are studied from a standard college textbook and the course is thorough and informative. Two exams and a paper are required. Text: Geisler and Nix, A General Introduction to the Bible.

RELS 132 C World Missions
Topics include: the Biblical basis of missions, historical backgrounds in missions, cross-cultural ministry, strategies for world evangelism, strategies in church planting, and fulfilling one's role in the missionary enterprise. An examination is required. Text: Winter and Hawthorne (eds.) Perspectives on the World Christian Movement., also Perspectives: Study Guide.

RELS 133 C Evangelism (3 credits)
The Biblical basis of evangelism is first explored, followed by an extended study of the various practical aspects of pursuing a ministry of soul winning. An examination and a study paper are required. Text: Sisson, Training for Evangelism.

EDUC 142 C Principles of Teaching
This course provides an initial orientation to the field of Christian education. Since Christian education is vitally related to both the ministry of the church and the life of the individual Christian it must be built upon solid foundations. Biblical, theological, historical, sociological, philosophical, psychological and structural foundations of the educational ministry of the local church are studied. Requirements include an exam, a written lesson, an outline, and a report. Text: Richards and Bredfeldt, Creative Bible Teaching (rev. and expanded ed.)

HIST 172 C History of Canadian Pentecostals
HIST 172 I History of Canadian Pentecostals
The study begins with a brief survey of the beginnings of 20th century Pentecostalism in the U.S. and on a worldwide basis. It thereafter traces in depth the origin and growth of the Pentecostal movement in Canada, particularly as embodied in the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. Texts: Miller, Canadian Pentecostals; Rudd, When the Spirit Came Upon Them.

PHIL 210 C Ethics
Ethics concerns conduct and the principles by which God's people can make moral evaluations. This course allows the student to choose an emphasis in either: 1) ethical theories, or 2) ethical issues (i.e. social concerns). A comprehensive essay exam is required at the conclusion of the course. Text: Geisler, Ethics: Alternatives and Issues.

BIBL 211 C History of Israel
BIBL 211 I History of Israel
This study extends through the twelve Old Testament books from Joshua through Esther. The course of Israel's history provides structure and a unifying theme to the various Bible portions. An exam and an essay are required. Text: Holdcroft, The Historical Books.

BIBL 212 C Acts of the Apostles
BIBL 212 I Acts of the Apostles
A systematic Bible study concerning: Luke's selective history and charismatic theology, the world's first charismatic community, six remarkable charismatic leaders, and Paul's amazing travel narratives. An essay and an exam are required. Text: Arrington & Stronstad eds, Life in the Spirit New Testament Commentary; Stronstad, The Charismatic Theology of St. Luke.

RELS 233 C Small Groups
After a study of the Biblical and historical bases of small group ministry, the course pursues practical methods and secrets for success of such a ministry in local situations. An exam and term paper (or a project) are required. Text: Feucht, Everyone a Minister; Nicholas et al, Good Things Come in Small Groups.

RELS 234 C Expository Preaching
A course of instruction and practical suggestions concerning the art of preparing and delivering sermons. An exam, an essay paper, a sermon manuscript, and five original sermon outlines are required. Text: Braga, How to Prepare Bible Messages; Robinson, Biblical Preaching; Mawhinney; Adams, Preaching With Freshness.

COUN 245 C Counselling Foundations I
This foundational course will provide students with an overview of Christian counselling. Focus will be on the role of the Christian worker in dealing with specific needs in his or her own congregation and community. Basic counselling methodologies as well as the student's personal growth will be emphasized. Study notes, two assignments, an essay and a final exam are required. Texts: Cloud & Townsend, Boundaries; Collins, Christian Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide; McGee, The Search for Significance.

COUN 246 C Counselling Foundations II
This course provides an overview of the variety of major psychotherapies currently in use. Students also study an assortment of Christian Counselling models and methods. Through these studies, students will be guided in developing their own Scriptural philosophy of counselling. Workbook exercises from Egan text, a paper, and personal philosophy of counselling are required. Requirements and Texts: (Counselling Foundations I is a prerequisite for this course.) Egan, G. The Skilled Helper: A Problem-Management and Opportunity-Development Approach to Helping - 7th ed.; Egan, G. Exercises in Helping Skills - Seventh Edition; Erickson, Systematic Theology.

MUSI 250 C The Ministry of Music
As well as the Biblical basis of the use of music in the worship of the church, there is a study of music rudiments, the basics of song and worship leading, planning for services, and the administration of a church music program. Requirements include: two essays, a service order plan, and a compilation of choruses. Text: Hildebrandt, An Introduction to Music and Worship in the Church.

HIST 260 C Church History
The story of the church through the centuries from the time of its beginning is carefully reviewed. The study is divided into two sections: 1) the ancient and medieval church, and 2) the modern church. Each section requires an examination and a paper. Text: Cairns, Christianity Through the Centuries.

BIBL 311 C Pauline Literature
BIBL 311 I Pauline Literature
This course includes the study of: Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and 1 and 2 Thessalonians. There is also a survey study of the life of Paul. Two papers, and a book summary are required. Text: Bruce, Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free; Arrington & Stronstad Eds, Life in the Spirit New Testament Commentary.

BIBL 312 C Major Prophets
Three Old Testament prophets are studied: Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. The book of Lamentations is included along with the prophecy of Jeremiah. A final examination and one study paper are required. Text: Hinckley (ed.), Isaiah, Kidner, The Message of Jeremiah; Jensen, Ezekiel/Daniel.

BIBL 316 C Eschatology
Currently, this course is a study of the two major eschatological books: Daniel and Revelation. A revision is planned that will bring it more strictly into line as a theological study of God's plan for the future. Two examinations and an essay paper are required. Text: Whitcomb, Daniel; Horton, The Ultimate Victory.

THEO 321 C Pneumatology
This course studies the Holy Spirit from three perspectives. The first is the survey of the key biblical data about the Holy Spirit. The second is a survey of the history of the development of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The third is the doctrinal exposition of significant topics, such as the Trinity, the new birth, baptism in the Holy Spirit, etc. The purpose of this course is for those who have been born again by the Holy Spirit, to walk in the Spirit, to be led by the Spirit and to serve in the church and in the world by the power and giftings of the Spirit. Two exams and an essay are required. Texts: Holdcroft, The Holy Spirit: A Pentecostal Interpretation (rev. ed., 1999); Hyatt, 2000 Years of Charismatic Christianity (2002); and Stronstad, Baptized and Filled with the Holy Spirit (2005).

THEO 323 C Doctrine I
The topics which are the concerns of this course are Revelation, God, Humanity, and Sin. Two exams and four short essays are required. Text: Erickson, Systematic Theology.

THEO 324 C Doctrine II
The topics which are the concerns of this course are Christology, Soteriology (the doctrine of salvation), Eschatology (last things) and Ecclesiology (the doctrine of the church). Two exams and four short essays are required. Text: Erickson, Systematic Theology.

RELS 331 C Pastoral Theology
Students read and respond to an extensive collection of eighty five articles by leading Pentecostal pastors. They also deal similarly with the basic documents of the P.A.O.C. Assigned projects, answers to questions, and an exam are required. Text: Trask et al., The Pentecostal Pastor; General Constitution, By?Laws, and Essential Resolutions of the P.A.O.C.; "Local Church Constitution."

RELS 332 C Christianity and Culture *
A study of the place of Christianity in the secular, multi-cultural, "post-modern" world of North America. This course focuses on how Christians should understand contemporary North American culture, exploring what aspects of this culture Christians ought to repudiate, what aspects Christians may be ambivalent about, and what aspects Christians should affirm. This course examines how the entertainment media (e.g., movies, T.V.), the fashion industry, sports, the news media, etc. function as the cultural conditioners of our society. Texts: Oberbrunner, The Journey Towards Relevance; Niebuhr, Christ and Culture.

RELS 334C Leadership Development *
Drawing from biblical, theological, and social science sources this course will seek to construct a theology of leadership development that will result in ministry being returned to the people of God. A primary focus of the course will be how individuals can be equipped and mobilized to build a vital faith community through small groups. Various approaches to small groups will be explored, including Bible studies, accountability groups, support groups, ministry teams and house churches. Issues of group life such as leadership recruitment and coaching, curriculum development, life cycles, problem people, multiplication, organizational structure and evaluation will be covered. Requirements and Text: TBA

RELS 335 C Pastoral Internship
RELS 336 C Pastoral Internship
RELS 338 C Chaplaincy Internship
Internship is an organized program for participating in Christian service activities under the supervision of an experienced pastor in a local church. Internship is not credit for work experience but is a structured program of mentoring and evaluation. In addition to the local church ministry involvements, students are expected to communicate with the instructor once every two weeks for mentoring, encouragement and evaluation during the period of the internship. The student may earn 3 credits for 400 hours of logged internship ministry.
Internships are restricted to students who have completed at least 45 credit hours of study in either the Summit Pacific Correspondence Studies Program or through Summit Pacific's Internet Studies. (The tuition price for RELS 335 C, RELS 336 C Pastoral Internship and RELS 338 C Chaplaincy Internship is the same as Summit Pacific's Internet courses - $375.00.) Text: None

BIBL 413 C Minor Prophets
The course studies the following Old Testament books: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. The books are read and their contents surveyed. Two examinations and one essay are required. Text: Smith, The Minor Prophets.

BIBL 414 C Letters of Peter & John
The two epistles of Peter and the three epistles of John provide Biblical material for a careful in depth study. Two examinations, a study paper, and book summary notes are required. Text: Stronstad: Models for Christian Living: The First Epistle of Peter; Stott, The Epistles of John. A third textbook, Green, The Second Epistle of Peter and the Epistle of Jude is recommended, but not required, and it is shipped only when specifically ordered.

THEO 421 C New Testament Theology
The message and meaning of the New Testament as it is revealed through the discipline of Biblical rather than systematic theology. The history and methodology of New Testament theology are briefly reviewed. The major themes of each New Testament witness are analysed and recognition is given to both the fundamental unity of New Testament theology and to the diversity of emphasis and expression characteristic of each witness. Three essays and a book report are required. Texts: Morris, New Testament Theology; Willard, The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering our Hidden Life in God.

THEO 422 C Old Testament Theology
The message and meaning of the Old Testament as it is revealed through the discipline of Biblical rather than systematic theology. The development and legitimacy of this discipline are examined. The key theological themes of the Old Testament are discussed in the light of the historical context in which they arose. The relationship between the theology of the Old and New Testaments is also investigated. Four essays are required. Text: House, Old Testament Theology.

THEO 424 C Research in Theology
An independent study of a modern theological problem which has influenced theology or initiated or strengthened current schools of thought. Limited to students who are in their junior or senior year. Requirements and Text: No Text. Access to a library with contemporary and historical theological resources will be required.

ENGL 474 Modern Christian Literature
An introduction to contemporary Christian English literature. This survey is intended to give some impression of the significant works, styles and influences of Christian writers such as G.K. Chesterton, C.S. Lewis and Dorothy L. Sayers. It is organized on the basis of the first appearance of the author, and will include the literary essay, the novel, poetry, drama and fantasy stories within its compass. Requirements and Text: TBA

* Available Fall 2008