BIHT101: Great Christian Personalities I Dr. Jerry Goff
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Description: This course is a history of the early church beginning in a.d. 33 and ending in a.d. 590. Special attention is given to the ten most prominent leaders of the era: Paul, John, Justin Martyr, Origen, Tertullian, Cyprian, Constantine and others.

BIHT445: History of Christianity in America I Dr. Stephen Mansfield
Description: This course is an introduction and explanation of the origin and growth of Christianity in America beginning in fifteenth century Europe and concluding with the Revolutionary War. More than dates and dead people, history is the result of God’s rule over the affairs of men and nations.

BIHT510: The History of the Early Church Dr. Stan Fleming
Description: This course is a history of the early Church spanning from its origins to the Council of Chalcedon in A.D. 451. Along with general overview, special attention will be paid to the notable people, movements, and traditions that have created a rich heritage for the modern day Church. There will also be discussion of some notable fables that have emerged, such as The DaVinci Code.

BIHT530: Our Full-Gospel Heritage Dr. Jefferson Thompson
Description: This course will provide a general overview of the history of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements, focusing on major events and issues within the movements and on the lives of certain influential people, such as Charles Parham, William Seymour, Smith Wigglesworth, C. H. Mason, William Branham, Oral Roberts and A. A. Allen.

BIHT602: World Religions in Christian Perspective Dr. Stephen Mansfield
Description: This course is designed to provide an overview of the primary religions and philosophies shaping our world and to evaluate them from a Christian perspective. Specific reference is made to these non-Christian religions as they are illustrated in film and contemporary literature. An apologetic approach to each religion and philosophy is also provided.

BIHT622: History of Christianity in America II Dr. Stephen Mansfield
Description: This course introduces and explains the origin and growth of Christianity in America beginning with the American Revolution and ending with the 1980s. Emphasis is placed upon significant events and times as viewed from a biblical and Christian perspective.

 

BIHT630: Heresy and the Development of Christian Doctrine Dr. Stephen R. Crosby
Description: This course is an introductory level examination of the development of orthodox doctrine during the first 500 years of Church history with emphasis on Trinitarian and Christological issues. Doctrinal development will be traced by examining various doctrinal disputes the Church fathers handled during this time, from both within and without the “orthodox” Church.

BIHT640: A Study of Faiths and Religions Dr. Stanley Fleming
Description: This course provides students with a knowledge of world religions through the light of biblical Christianity in order to counteract the lure of religious concepts being offered in the global market place today. Students will learn to distinguish religious strengths from weaknesses, predict philosophical dilemmas, break down doctrinal components, categorize overlapping precepts and evaluate the overriding motifs of each religion in comparison to the strengths of biblical Christianity.

BIHT700: Jewish Background of the New Testament Dr. Ronald E. Cottle
Description: This course deals with the Hebrew-Jewish world into which the Gospel, the Church and the Scriptures came. Influences of the political, religious and social developments of various groups during the first century upon the New Testament are emphasized.

BIHT720: The Apostles’ Creed Dr. Patti Amsden
Description: This course is designed to examine the Apostles' Creed for its historic significance in establishing Church truth and its current validity in embodying doctrinal truth. By methodically processing through each phrase, the student gains an appreciation of the theological framework built into the creed and embraces the basic blueprint of God’s plan from creation to consummation.

BIHT730: Great Christian Writers of the Twentieth Century Rev. Gary Beasley
Description: This course teaches the theological and historical impact of ten books identified by Christianity Today magazine as the best Christian books of the twentieth century. This course will inspire the student to make the reading of great books a lifestyle while highlighting the lessons contained in each of the ten books.

BIHT900: Graeco-Roman Background of the New Testament Dr. Ronald E. Cottle
Description: This course is a study of the background of the New Testament in the light of Graeco-Roman cultural, historical and archaeological data. Emphasis is placed on non-biblical history, religion and the judicial system of Rome.

BIHT915: The Teacher/Priest in Biblical History Rev. Charles W. Clark
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Description: This course is designed to develop and enhance the teaching skills of current and future church leaders so that they will qualify to lead by becoming “able to teach.” This course also seeks to grow the student’s understanding of the importance God places on teaching and learning by following the Levitical Priesthood through history and focusing on the teaching function of that priesthood.