Courses

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 This course is designed to instruct students on how to interpret (Hermeneutics) biblical passages through in-depth reading, researching, correlating, and applying inductive and deductive research methodologies.  This  course focuses the student's attention on research, belief systems, and cultural norms related to biblical passages. The applied method is used to help students  understand and apply exegetical standards to biblical text for current times.

 This course is designed to instruct and inspire students to use preaching and teaching platforms to deliver authentic, effective, and persuasive sermons. This course is centered around the importance of incorporating biblical research, spiritual revelation, discernment, correlating and connecting the text with the audience, and applying relevant techniques to challenge and persuade the audience in Christian service. This course discusses textual, topical, and expository methodologies of sermons

 This course is designed to instruct students on how to offer practical arguments in interpretation and defense of the Christian faith as it relates to the sovereignty of God, the authenticity of Old and New Testament scripture, and the deity of Jesus Christ.  Several of the fallacies used to support, and argue against, the aforementioned is addressed.   

 This course is designed to instruct and inspire students toward leadership attributes and ethics that are built and established on biblical principles and standards. This course is centered on knowing and understanding the importance of personal behavior, integrity, authority, and standards of conduct, as well as knowing how to incorporate spiritual revelation and discernment for Christian service and to lead church functions and ministries. 

 This course is designed to instruct and equip students in conducting sacred services related to the Christian faith. Instructions and training include weddings, water baptism, communion, baby dedication, home dedication, and funerals. This course is centered on equipping those serving in a leadership positions on how to carry out sacred ceremonies in the spirit of reverence and honor, while also maintaining decorum and following appropriate etiquette and protocol. 

 This course is designed to enhance spousal relationships, to include knowing the conversations that couples should have early and often. The acronym F.I.R.S.T is used as a method to help couples properly prioritize what should be first in their relationship.  This course inspires cognitive and behavioral changes in managing household finances, adjusting to the dynamics and idiosyncrasies of a blending of two individuals/families, and being aware of infiltration that can derail a relationship. 

This course is centered on knowing and understanding events that encompassed nearly 4,000 years, which includes 39 books. From the book of Genesis to the book of Malachi, this course is designed to unpack the layers of historical and cultural information held within the Old Testament. Study of events prior to the great flood, events immediately after the flood, and the call of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel) are discussed, as well as the exploits of Moses, Joshua, Daniel, and Jeremiah.

 This course is centered on knowing and understanding events that encompasses nearly 2,000 years, which includes 27 books and some 13 authors. From the book of Matthew to the book of Revelations, this course is designed to unpack the layers of historical information within the New Testament cannon, as well as a study of the development of Christianity unto the present day. Old Testament prophecies regarding Jesus' birth, His miracles, His death, and His resurrection are discussed.

This course is designed to elevate a leader’s awareness to the rewards and consequences associated with the leadership expressions of competence, consistency, collaboration, and coaching.    This course examines several leaders whose behavior (good, bad, and evil) impacted people around them.  The student-leader will be better equipped to navigate treacherous terrains that could potentially compromise their qualifications for serving in a leadership role.

This course is designed to elevate a leader’s awareness to the rewards and consequences associated with one’s BEHAVIOR.   The student-leader taking this course will be better equipped to navigate treacherous terrains that could potentially compromise their qualifications for serving in a leadership role.  This course is presented from a spiritual and secular frame of reference, as both are needed to avoid a breech in behavior.

This course is designed to elevate a leader’s awareness to the rewards and consequences associated with one’s INTEGRITY.  A melding of pragmatism,  research data, and anecdotes captured from the life lessons of several leaders whose leadership acumen spans over several industries are presented in this course.  The student-leader who takes this course will be better equipped to navigate treacherous terrains that could potentially compromise their qualifications for serving in a leadership role.

This course is designed to elevate a leader’s awareness to the rewards and consequences associated with one’s AUTHORITY.  This course delves into understanding how one’s authority can potentially impact followers, and how credibility within an organization, a ministry, the community, and with family relationships can be gained when authority is used within the parameters in which it is given, but lost when authority is abused, misused, and misappropriated. 

This course is designed to elevate a leader’s awareness to the rewards and consequences associated with one’s STANDARDS.  This course delve into   

understanding the importance of onboarding and orienting followers to the cultural norms and the expectations espoused by leaders of an organization.  The role of coaching for growth and sustainment is elaborated upon, as well as knowing how to properly use policies and  procedures for maximum efficiency and proficiency.