This orientation course is designed to prepare students for victorious Christian living. Topics include personal reflection and prayer, applying the teaching of the Bible to daily living, and spiritual gifts.

Students will survey the history and literature of the Old Testament. The primary historical and cultural backgrounds as well as the main theological themes of each book will be examined.

Students will examine early stages of the church as portrayed in Acts. Special attention will be given to the role of the Holy Spirit in the growth of the church.

Students will examine the book of Jeremiah and give attention to authorship and dating issues, the book’s theological themes, and the historical context. Particular attention is paid to Jeremiah’s personal life and the hope for the Lord to form a new covenant with Israel.

Students will analyze both of the Apostle Paul’s letters to the Corinthians, stressing the historical backgrounds as well as the doctrinal intent of each book. Treatment of matters related to the apostle’s personal life is also given.

This course is a survey of the problems and techniques of personal financial planning. Topics covered include consumer credit, insurance, taxes, home ownership, personal investment, managing income, controlling household expenses, and estate planning.

This course is a survey of the origins, development, and characteristics of the major world civilizations, including those of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, to the beginnings of European exploration in the fifteenth century. Special emphasis is placed on economic, religious, military and intellectual exchanges between these civilizations.

This course is an overview of the missional enterprise of the Church. Students will explore biblical, historical, cultural, and strategic perspectives. The call and qualifications for missionary work will be considered. There will be an overview of The Assemblies of God World Missions. Students will also explore the involvement of the local church in missions.

This course offers an overview of the world from theological, political, economic, historical, and socio-cultural perspectives. It will introduce the student to some of the most controversial global issues of today. With this understanding students will be challenged to work on solutions to complex problems. The course will also seek to develop a thoroughly Christian worldview that sees the world through the lens of God’s compassionate love for a hurting, lost humanity.

This course is designed to prepare students to be effective witnesses of the Gospel. Scriptures will provide a foundation and biblical model for the need of evangelism and its contemporary application. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in evangelistic efforts.

This course continues to prepare students seeking entry to youth ministry as a vocation. Consideration is given to the development of a strategic plan for the students’ context of ministry. The practical and administrative process of youth ministry will be discussed. Additionally the course will address the development of the youth pastor.

This is an introductory course in psychology, the study of human behavior. It considers the influences of nature and nurture on development, personality, emotion, perception, motivation, psychological disorders, therapy, social psychology and critical thinking skills. This course is presented from a balanced, biblical perspective and provides students with a practical awareness and insight into human behavior.

This course studies the characteristics, needs, problems, and concerns of adults with emphasis on the middle and later years of life. It includes an awareness of the changes in the psychological, vocational, and avocational aspects of these age groups.

This course provides a basic understanding and appreciation of the primary aspects of human societies and their varied cultural expressions. Consistent with a biblical foundation, emphasis is given to the relevance of cultural studies as a means of responding to globalization with the values and virtues of a Christian life.

This course is an introduction to Christian doctrine based upon the “Statement of Fundamental Truths” as articulated by the General Council of the Assemblies of God. This course incorporates major engagement with the biblical text.

This course is an overview of the meaning and purpose of theology; the doctrine of Scripture (revelation, inspiration, canonicity); the doctrine of God (His existence, attributes, works, and Trinity); and the creation of the universe and spirit beings (angels, Satan, demons). This course incorporates major engagement with the biblical text and applications to a diverse society.