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Credit Hours: 12 per certificate program
Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 50.00 per credit hour
Total Tuition: $450.00
Marriage Counseling Certificate
Courses
Total Credit Hours - 9
Course Descriptions
Premarital Counseling
In any endeavor, dreams and goals not backed by concrete plans and preparations can result in failure. And marriage is no exception. In fact, without solid planning and forethought by engaged couples, we will surely see a continuation for the startling divorce rate among Christians and non-Christians alike. On the other hand, thorough premarital counseling and preparation can result in lifelong marriages that are fulfilling and God honoring. That’s where the church comes in.
Marriage & Family Counseling
Modern culture would have you believe that everyone has a soul mate; that romance is the most important part of a successful marriage; that your spouse is there to help you realize your potential; that marriage does not mean forever, but merely for now; and that starting over after a divorces is the best solution to seemingly intractable marriage issues. But these modern-day assumptions are wrong. This course shows marriage to be a glorious relationship that is also misunderstood and mysterious.
Resolving Marital Conflict
Marriages are under increasing strain these days, with over half of them ending in divorce. Conflict is seen as grounds to end a marriage, rather than an opportunity to grow closer to each other and to God. Students will study how to equip couples to understand the true nature of their conflicts and deal with them in a way that will actually help their marital fulfillment. They will learn how to guide couples identify their mutual dreams, put differences into perspective, understand each other’s underlying motives and work together as partners.
Christian Leadership Certificate
Courses
Total Credit Hours - 9
Course Descriptions
Christian Leadership I
This self-study guide and workbook assists you in becoming a spiritual leader and will show you how to gain experience, sensitivity, faith, and ability to relate to people in a caring and motivational manner. You’ll learn how to develop sensitivity to the prompting of the Holy Spirit, understand the need for a Godly lifestyle, encourage others, and deepen the roots of your ministry in a vital relationship with God. It will help you to move into a deeper dimension to enjoy the spiritual riches of God as revealed in His Word.
Christian Leadership II
By studying the lives of hundreds of historical, biblical, and contemporary leaders, you will learn the six stages of leadership development to help you determine where you are in the process. You will the process of inner-life growth, ministry maturing, guidance and other multiphase processes, life maturing process, and the challenge of leadership.
Christian Leadership III
The magnetism of Martin Luther King Jr., Cicero’s ability to captivate an audience with his eloquence, the connection Will Rogers made with the common man,… all of these leaders used the 21 Laws of Leadership. Through enlightening discussion, this course illustrates how these 21 key principles have been at work throughout history. Learn from the great General Robert E. Lee why the Law of Respect is so important when leading mean into battle. Let the story of the Donner Party’s failed expedition demonstrate the significance of the Law of Navigation. These laws have been tested by history, and students will learn how to test them too.
Spiritual Warfare Certificate
Courses
Total Credit Hours-9
Course Descriptions
Spiritual Warfare I
You will explore the three arenas of spiritual warfare that the maturing Christian will face: the mind, the church, and the heavenly places. This course will provide insight, wisdom, and discernment on the nature of the battle, and the keys to victory.
Spiritual Warfare II
The Bible is explicit: We live in a world of distinct opponents; our lives are a battle. Yet too many Christians lose more battles than they win and endure their walk with God rather than enjoy it because they don’t recognize the enemy when they see it. More importantly, they have no idea how to respond. While society tells us we can react simply, the truth is that a wish, a hope, and a prayer are not the best responses to attacks from those who stand between us and the Father. Christians must be strategic in their reactions to theses clearly defines enemies, learning how to fight biblically and effectively rather than just sincerely
Spiritual Warfare III
Unveiling a simple, yet radical truth: every struggle and conflict faced in the physical realm has its roots in the spiritual realm. Demystify spiritual warfare so that you can tackle challenges and obstacles with spiritual power—God’s authority— as you understand how the battle is fought by Satan, actively use the armor of God, and find strength in prayer and sufficiency in Christ.
Life of Christ Certificate
Courses
Total Credit Hours-9
Course Descriptions
Life of Christ I
Learn the life of Christ in chronological harmony. You will learn about each of the four gospels, and their backgrounds. Each of the Gospels is introduced individually, however, and its unique contribution is consistently recognized throughout this course.
Life of Christ II
The words, the miracles, and overarching message of the Messiah come alive in flowing and detailed chronology, set against the cultural, political, and religious settings of his day. Students will gain new understanding of why Jesus came, how he operated, and what he accomplished.
Life of Christ III
Student’s will acquire a deeper appreciation for the love that guided Jesus’s path, beginning in a manger in Bethlehem, leading through three and a half years of ministry that ended abruptly at the cross on Golgotha, and blazing forth in eternal triumph at the resurrection.
Christian Counseling Certificate
Courses
Total Credit Hours-9
Course Descriptions
Christian Counseling, I
This course guides and trains you to handle difficult issues, from church and crisis counseling, to personal issues, such as anxiety, depression, anger, etc.… You will also learn how to counsel for developmental issues from adolescence to the later years, as well as impersonal issues, such as sex apart from marriage to homosexuality to violence and abuse.
Christian Counseling II
Continuing from Part I, this course picks up to learning how to counsel issues such as identity (inferiority and self-esteem, physical illness, singleness), family (from premarital to divorce and remarriage), and other issues. You will cover various topics such as mental disorders, alcoholism, addictions, financial counseling, spiritual issues, and even counseling the counselor.
Family Counseling
Studying how to become wise and compassionate, you will be guided from intake and assessment to treatment planning. You will learn the nuts and bolts of specific interventions, the nuances of establishing therapeutic relationships, and how to troubleshoot when treatment gets “stuck”. With vivid case examples, sample forms, and quick reference tables this course will enhance your skills in family counseling.
Homiletics-The Art and Science of Preaching Certificate
Courses
Total Credit Hours-9
Course Descriptions
Homiletics I
Have you ever listened to a sermon and felt your heart soar as a fresh insight is given or a long-forgotten emphasis is brought back to you? Preachers need to hold onto the truth of the message, striking the line of truth cleanly, never adding or removing anything from it, as well as needing to communicate – to reach out and with the help of the Spirit grab the heart of the listener.
Homiletics II
This course is a primer for those who are called to preach. It is intentionally simple in its explanation of the homiletical task and straightforward in getting to the points. This course is solid in its theology and biblical in its approach.
Homiletics III
How does one prepare and deliver a sermon? Weaving history, theology, and hermeneutics into a practical and comprehensive study on sermon preparation and preaching. This course provides an intelligible guide to sermon preparation and additionally allows for concentrated study of any particular dimensions of the process.
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Credit Hours: 32
Cost Per Credit Hour: $35
Total Tuition: $1,120
Program: Diploma in Biblical
Studies
Courses
Total Credit Hours-32
Course Descriptions
Life of Christ
Learn the life of Christ in chronological harmony. You will learn about each of the four gospels, and their backgrounds. Each of the Gospels is introduced individually, however, and its unique contribution is consistently recognized throughout this course.
Understanding Your Bible
Have you ever felt like you can’t make sense out of the Bible, but wished you could? Starting from scratch, this course presents the general rules for reading the bible’s ordinary language and moves on to specific principles that apply to special types of language such as parables, figures of speech, Hebrew poetry, and symbols.
Spiritual Warfare
You will explore the three arenas of spiritual warfare that the maturing Christian will face: the mind, the church, and the heavenly places. This course will provide insight, wisdom, and discernment on the nature of the battle, and the keys to victory.
Faith
Believers will find new resources for understanding the Bible and applying biblical themes to their day-to-day lives to help renew their faith. This course offers a thorough and balanced understanding of key themes of the bible, and how to keep one’s faith during troubled times. By studying the themes of the books, these interactive studies offer individuals a new perspective of the Bible’s message.
Old Testament Survey
In this study, you will understand the pattern, unity, or progression of the Old Testament, and how stories like Moses, Noah, and David fit together. Dr. Benware offers a chronological approach to give you a bird’s-eye view of the Old Testament, while his book-by-book analysis reveals important details and emphases.
New Testament Survey
Understanding the essential information around the anticipation, institution, and fulfillment of the new covenant is vital for any Christian. This course goes through the 27 New Testament books to study the chronological order of the life of Christ, a look at political forces and ideologies of the first-century Roman world, and a glimpse into the intertestamental periods.
Bible Doctrine
Beginning with a chapter on how to study Bible doctrine, this course provides you with studies and analyses of thirty important doctrines. Divine revelations, Christ, the Holy Spirit, angels, grace, peace, etc.… Not only are these topics fascinating but understanding them correctly is indispensable for spiritual stability and fruitful Christian living.
Christian Leadership
Believers will find new resources for understanding the Bible and applying biblical themes to their day-to-day lives. This course offers a thorough and balanced understanding of key themes of the bible, and what it means to become a leader. By studying the themes of the books, these interactive studies offer individuals a new perspective of the Bible’s message and how to become a leader in Christ.
Religious Cults
Cults and various religions are not hard to find. They are in your neighborhoods, the workplace, local schools, and maybe in your family. Chances are you’ve encountered at least one person in your lifetime who is a member of a cult. This course gives you the knowledge to discuss the critical differences between Christianity, the teachings of Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witness, Scientology, and many other religions and cults.
Christian Ethics
Evaluate the contemporary ethical options (such as antinomianism, situation ethics, and legalism) and pressing issues of the day (such as euthanasia, homosexuality, and divorce) from a biblical perspective. Learn about various topics such as: animal rights, sexual ethics, and the biblical basis for ethical decisions, abortion, biomedical ethics, war, etc. and how to deal with these issues as a Christian.