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Course Catalog for Liberal Arts
Course ID Course Name Course Type Instructor
ART

Art Appreciation Online Daughtry

BIOLOGY

BIOL130 Human Anatomy w/Lab Online Hezteine Foster

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CICS101 Introduction to Computers w/Lab Online William Mason
CICS102 Online William Mason

ECONOMICS
ECON 207 Principles of  Economics Online Jennifer Mason

ENGLISH
ENGL162 English Composition I Online
ENGL163 English Composition II Online

HISTORY
HIST111 U.S. History Online Kwame Lawson

MATHEMATICS
MATH162 Math For Liberal Arts I Online Karl Hutchings
MATH163 Math For Liberal Arts II Online  Karl Hutchings

PHILOSOPHY
PHIL200 Introduction to Philosophy Online John Withrow

PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC230 Introduction to Psychology Online Sharon Thomas-Parker

RELIGION
TH 400 Introduction to Theology Online Marshall Mays
BIB300 Introduction to the New Testament Online Jerryl Moody

SOCIOLOGY
SOCI112 Introduction to Sociology Online Roxie Russell

SPANISH
SPAN101 Spanish Online

 

 

Course Catalog for Master of Divinity 
The prescribed course of study as outlined in the curriculum for the Online Master of Divinity Program must be satisfactorily completed. In order to graduate, it is required that a student must complete at least 90 semester hours of study, which includes the core courses and electives. The maximum number of semester hours is 96.
Course ID Course Name & Description Course Type Instructor

Credit Hours
CA635 Baptist (Church) Polity Online 3
This course is concerned with the study of polity and practices within the Baptist church and other denominations. The course also explores doctrines, governances, customs and practices distinctive to the church from both the historical and theological perspectives.
CA640 Church Administration Online 3 
The course is designed to teach the student the basic organization necessary for an effective local church ministry. Emphasis is placed on the development of biblical management and leadership skills. The Pastor, the Director of Christian Education, and all areas of lay leaders will be emphasized.
CA653 Music and Worship in African-American Churches Online 3
This course will be a survey of music and its uses in worship in churches of African American Tradition. Emphasis will be placed on helping participants develop a methodology for selecting appropriate music for worship services for all occasions.
CE500 Ecclesiastical Leadership Online 3 
This course deals with the study of the principles and practices of church leadership. This course focuses on assessment, development (setting of church goals, objectives, strategies or action steps), and the implementation and reassessment of resulting programs. These steps include, but are not limited to, the development, training, and supervision of personnel (both volunteer and employed); the study of the fundamentals of leadership (principles and practices); and other related leadership issues.
CE540 Philosophy of Religion Online 3 
An unveiling of nineteenth Century theologians and philosophers will be taught in an effort to illustrate the impact of philosophical movements upon theology.
CE642 Exegesis Book of Revelation Online 3
A study of the apocalyptic Book of Revelation. The course will review chapter by chapter the historical, doctrinal and eschatological material in the book.
CE655 Christian Education Online 3 
This course explores the full range of critical issues in Christian education: organization, how to plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate both individual educational ministries and the overall education plan; training how to enlist, train, and motivate volunteer workers; leadership-giving guidance to media libraries, day schools, kindergartens, camps, Bible and church schools, and church officer training; and other strategies.
CH622 History of Christianity Online 3
Investigates various ways in which early Christians participated in and dialogued with their social and cultural environments. The nature of the first Christian church and its expansion in the Mediterranean world as found in the Acts of the Apostles will be studied. Careful attention will be given to a comparison of present-day church expansion.
CH623 History of Religion in the United States Online 3
A study of the American Church from Puritanism to the present, outlining significant issues affecting the history of the American Church.
CH630 Applied Anthropology for Christian Mission Online 3
This course will include rethinking of the missionary task, emerging missions, and mission structures; discussion of the Christian mission and human transformation; emphasis on the development of people and the meaning of service; and a critical review of the role of African Americans in Missions, foreign and domestic.
CH633 Missiology Online 3
A basic introductory course dealing with the philosophy of world evangelization. Particular attention is given to the misconception of mission, qualifications of the missionary, and call and methodology of the missionary.
CH642 Evangelism Online 3
This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of the biblical principles of evangelism as demonstrated by Jesus the Christ. The student will examine the components of evangelism and design an evangelism program that will help the church perform relational evangelism in the 21st century.
CT630 Systematic Theology I Online 3
A study of the doctrinal content and validity of the Christian faith; the Christian conception of God, man and the personality of Jesus with respect to its spiritual value to the church.
CT631 Systematic Theology II Online 3
A study of Christology and Soteriology. The doctrine of divine election, the covenant of grace, the person and work of Christ the Mediator. The doctrine of divine calling, regeneration, repentance, faith, justification, adoption and sanctification.
CT641 Christianity and Missions Online 3
This course introduces students to the West African society of Ghana through exposure to the religious and cultural practices. The students will also research themes pertaining to Ghana and the West African traditions. In addition, the students will participate in short-term mission projects.
CT720 Christian Ethics Online 3
This course introduces the discipline of theological ethics in ways appropriate to the interests of pastors. A range of contemporary proposals are considered and evaluated by reference to the Christian tradition and selected moral problems. Course format includes readings, lectures, seminars, and mid-term and final examinations.
CT735 African Traditional Religions Online 3
This course is a study of the African religious heritage. It aims to account for the African’s religious nature and his conception of God; how African theology and African ceremonialism produced special powers of endurance and restraint in the African’s conscience; the surviving values in the African’s belief in moral force; how Africanism may influence Western Christianity to achieve a workable concept of the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man; the prophetic resources in the moral philosophy of the African’s religion as revealed in Negro spirituals, good naturedness, cheerfulness and his sustaining hope for better things.
CT743 Womanist Theology Online 3
A critical look at the Biblical story through the eyes of the female. Various selections from the Old and New Testament will be analyzed.
HT530 Homiletics and Worship Online 3
This course provides an opportunity for students to engage in advanced study and practice of homiletics and worship.
HT640 Biblical Hermeneutics Online 3
Building on the basics learned in HT 530, this course focuses on the hermeneutical techniques which involve advanced study of the methodological principles of interpretation of the Bible.
ID551 Urban and Rural Term (Ministry Online 3
An analytic study of the nature, force and function of the rural and urban community and the program of the church. The program and work of pastors in rural and urban churches will be outlined and studied.
ID733 Supervised Field Practicum 3
An approved, planned, supervised and evaluated practical experience in a church. A practical study of Church ministry with emphasis given to its biblical foundation, philosophy of ministry, and the various areas of ministry. The second course requirement is met by an intern experience in a church, hospital, special community program, or Para-church organization approved by the Dean.
ID743 Synergy in Theological Education Online 3
This course will permit the student to reflect on and analyze his/her life in relationship to spiritual and theological background, academic and social interests, abilities, achievements, and spiritual callings. The student will then write a mini project proposal based on these reflections and analyses in preparation for possible dissertation work after the Master of Divinity program.
NT501 Synoptic Gospels Online 3
This course is an intensive study of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Students will study the methodological principles of interpretation of the Gospels.
NT601 Pauline Epistles Online 3
All of the letters of the Apostle Paul are examined from a general objective perspective. Special attention will be given to dates, places of writing and reasons for certain manuscripts.
NT612 Elementary Greek (Introduction) - Elective Online 3
The elements of New Testament Greek vocabulary, morphology and grammar, along with concentrated experiences in reading from the Greek New Testament.
NT655 Greek II - Elective Online 3
This course continues the elements of New Testament Greek vocabulary, morphology and grammar, along with concentrated experiences in reading from the Greek New Testament.
OT501 History of Israel Online 3
This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the Old Testament. Primary emphasis is placed on understanding the historic events in the text and introduces the student to critical study of the Old Testament.
OT655 Introduction To Hebrew - Elective Online 3
This course is a study of the grammar of the Old Testament Hebrew. Special attention is given to elementary forms of vocabulary.
OT670 Wisdom Literature Online 3
This course examines the various developments of wisdom literature in the Old Testament. Attention is given to wisdom’s place in Israelite religion as well as its international roots in the ancient world, wisdom’s persona in Proverbs, wisdom in crisis in Job, and wisdom’s role in early Jewish writings and New Testament Christology.
PT510 Introduction to Pastoral Care Online 3
Introduces students to purposes and practices of shepherding as described in the Bible and in moral and systematic theology, with special emphasis upon the application of theology to specific pastoral problems.
PT715 Pastoral Care In Ministry Online 3
Issues facing the minister as a person and as a professional are examined through lectures, readings, and special projects. Emphasis is on the integration of pastoral care skills in one’s own life as well as into one’s ministry to others.
PT725 Clinical Pastoral Education Online 3
The development of Pastoral Care skills with the sick and dying along with the awareness of self and community are the primary emphases. The student will develop write-ups of visits with patients in the hospital and from seminars and personal conferences.

 

 

Course Catalog for Certificate of Church Leadership
The Certificate in Church Leadership is an on line, one year program of study, designed to increase the level of know-how in Ministry for current and potential church leaders (i.e., pastors, ministers, diaconates, chairpersons). It is not a degree program. Course credits may be applied towards a B. A. or A. A. degree without lost of credit.
Course ID Course Name & Description Course Type Instructor

BIB 300 Survey of the New Testament Online
A basic study of the New Testament and teachings of Christ. The student will develop a basic understanding of the writings of the New Testament
BIB 303 Survey of the Old Testament Online
A basic study of the Old Testament. The student will study literary and historical aspects of the Old Testament.
BIB 401 Jesus of Nazareth Online
An analytical examination of selected passages which tell of the life and teachings of Christ.
BIB 402 Christian Moral Values Online
A study that explores Christian moral teachings as found in the Bible with special attention to covenant, law and the prophets of the Old Testament, and how these teachings relate to life today
CE 309 Christian Education Online
A study of the foundation and approaches for developing Christian education through adulthood.
CH 403 Christian Missions Online
A study of the missionary task and structure. The meaning of service and missions is explored.
COM 230 Public Speaking Online
An introductory study of effective and responsible speaking. The student will learn how to write and deliver formal speeches.
MIN 115 Devotional Life Online
A practical course nurturing the spirituality of student; cultivating a vibrant personal relationship with God. Special attention is given to prayer, meditation, fasting, praise, worship and music
MIN 119 Introduction to Spiritual Discovery and Formation Online
A rational study of how the Creator, the source of all that exist, manifests God-self in human beings. Students will examine what it means to be a child of God in the now, as well as, discovering untapped potentials of being.
MIN 199 Introduction to Church Administration Online
A study of the foundation and working models for effective Christian church administration. The student will study the principles of leadership as it relates to the church
MIN 250 Conflict Resolution Part I Online
A basic study of techniques for effective conflict resolution. The student will develop problem solving techniques to adequately provide a win/win solution when conflicts arise.
MIN 251 Conflict Resolution Part II. Team Ministry Online
A study of group dynamics and how to effectively work with others. Students gain awareness of the stages of group interaction, to include conflict resolution techniques. Prerequisite: Conflict Resolution Part I.
MIN 405 Servant Leadership Online
A reflection of the various styles of leadership put next to the servant leadership model of Jesus Christ. Students will examine the urgency, and benefits of modeling servant-hood through leadership
QC 097 English.   Online
Reviews the basic principles of writing. It provides the student with college-level English skills that are required for the various higher education academic requirements.
TH 400 Introduction to Systematic Theology Online
An introduction to the study of God and of religious beliefs. The student will gain knowledge and comprehension of the study of God as revealed by the Holy Bible.

 

 

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