Homiletics (HOMI)
Online Prerequisite: DMIN 810
A study of the principles for accurate interpretation and appropriate application and delivery of Scripture in its various settings or genres. Problems created by various literary forms, cultural differences, and theological issues will be considered. Preaching will be engaged with personal examination and employment of forms in light of literary, cultural, and theological issues.
Note: Admission to DMIN program
Offered: Online
This course is designed to prepare students to preach from the Old Testament. Special attention will be given to genres and theological themes that arise from the Old Testament text.
Note: Admission to DMIN program
Offered: Online
This course is designed to prepare students to preach from the New Testament. Special attention will be given to genres and theological themes that arise from the New Testament text.
Note: Admission to DMIN program
Offered: Online
This course offers an analytical overview regarding what the Word of God says about the God of the Word. It provides a four-fold focus: a) false views regarding the nature of God (atheism, deism, pantheism, etc.; b) philosophical arguments formulated in an attempt to "prove" the existence of God (the cosmological argument, teleological argument, etc.); c) the key names of God (Elohim, Jehovah, etc); d) the basic attributes of God (He is eternal; omnipresent; gracious, etc).
Offered: Online
This course is a study of the person and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ, focusing on the first four books of the New Testament. It is a comprehensive focus on Christ's life from an analytical, biographical, chronological, visual, geographical, political and theological perspective.
Offered: Online
This course examines the person and work of the Holy Spirit of God. Its intent is to demonstrate from both Old and New Testaments that He is (1) a real Person, not a force or influence; and (2) that He is a divine Person, possessing all the attributes of both the Father and Son. The course of study involves a four-fold presentation which overviews His earthly ministry: a) names and titles of the Holy Spirit; b) the various ministries assigned to the Holy Spirit; c) the nature of the spiritual gifts dispensed by the Holy Spirit; and d) the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
Offered: Online
Designed for the advanced student in good standing who has demonstrated an ability to work independently. This course should/can only be used if a student lacks a seminar for graduation and the needed seminar is not offered in their last semester. If approved, the student will work with the instructor in developing a proposal for guided research in a specific area.
Offered: Online
An intensive study in a specific subject of homiletics. This course allows variation in the approach and content of the regular curriculum and often will be used by visiting professors.
Offered: Online