Biblical Studies - Christian Education - Communication - Computer - English - Family Support - History - Languages - Leadership Skills - Mathematics - Missions - Music - Pastorial Ministry - Psychology - Science - Sociology - Theology

*All courses are 3 hours each, with the exception of Piano, Voice, and Ensemble.

BI 101 - Introduction to the Bible
A basic overview of the 66 Books of the Old and New Testaments, giving the student a chronological and historical framework upon which to build future Bible studies.

BI 102 - Book of Romans
Prerequisite: BI101 - Introduction to the Bible
A study of the historical background and text of the Book of Romans. The five major divisions of the book, which deal with Sin, Salvation, Sanctification, Sovereignty, and Service, are emphasized with distinctions made between the doctrinal section and the practical sections. Theological patterns are shown in the development of the course.

BI 103 - Bible Study Methods
A basic course in the use of proper methodologies and techniques for accurate Biblical analysis. Instructions for writing Biblical expositions are also given.

BI 301 - The Pentateuch
A study of the first five books of the Old Testament, dealing with the significant aspects of its history, ceremony, and typology.

BI 302 - Historical Books
A study of the historical books--Joshua through Esther--which provides the student with a working knowledge of Old Testament history from 1400 B.C. to 400 B.C.

BI 303 - Life of Christ and the Gospels
A chronological study of the Life of Christ as set forth in the four Gospels, with special emphasis on the crises in the life of Christ.

BI 304 - Acts and the Journeys of Paul
A study of the birth of the Church on the Day of Pentecost with an emphasis on the evangelistic thrust to the Jewish population followed by a study of Paul and the evangelistic expansion of the Gospel to the Gentile world. There is a concentration on the three missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul, including his visit to the Jerusalem Council and voyage to Rome.

BI 401 - Poetic Books
A study of the Books of Poetry of the Old Testament (Job through Song of Solomon), with special emphasis on the Messianic Psalms.

BI 403 - Pastoral and General Epistles
An analytical study of the Pastoral and General Epistles, with special attention given to the occasion of the Epistles and the development of the theme of each book.

CC 102 - Fundamentals of Counseling
A study of basic counseling skills useful for a Christian counselor to help others find emotional healing from hurtful past experiences and damaging ways of relating to others. Modern Biblical principles and techniques are demonstrated, explained, and practiced. The student is given an overview of various techniques in good counseling and learns guidelines for conducting counseling in various areas of ministerial responsibility. The course provides help for pastors and counselors in selecting appropriate resources to expand on the material presented in the classroom.

CC 103 - Counseling Methods
An exploration and analysis of a variety of modern counseling methods with the purpose of aiding the student in identifying his or her preferred approach to Christian counseling.  The integration of the Christian world-view with these methods is emphasized.

CC 202 - Pastoral Counseling
Pastoral Counseling concentrates on the spiritual aspects that are a critical part of the helping process when dealing with individuals, families and small groups by the pastoral minister.  It assumes an integration of body, mind and spirit with spirit in the most important place.  It emphasizes the importance of growth in sanctification through the practice of forgiveness, confession, prayer and other spiritual disciplines, and how these can be encouraged in others.

CC 203 - Marriage and Family Counseling
Marriage and Family Counseling is a  biblically-oriented study of the Christian home from a family systems point of view including discussion of love, courtship, engagement, wedding ceremony, mixed marriages, finances, personality adjustment, sex education, in-laws, children and divorce.

CC 204 - Crisis Counseling
Crisis Counseling presents a biblical perspective for dealing with crisis situations.  It covers the unique aspects of dealing with individuals, families, or small groups in emergencies and critical situations giving a basic understanding of how to assess problems as well as basic skills for working with someone in crisis. Topics include suicide, domestic violence, child abuse intervention, grief support, transference, counseling referral, etc.

CC 205 - Contemporary Issues in Christian Counseling
Contemporary Issues in Christian Counseling is designed to acquaint the student with a variety of issues that will impact his or her ministry to individuals, families and small groups not specifically covered in other Christian Counseling courses.  Topics will include legal and ethical issues in ministry, financial counseling, Christian parenting, dealing with the empty nest, ageing and bereavement, physical, emotional and spiritual self-care. Students will be given the opportunity to suggest other topics for class consideration.

CE 101 - Introduction to Christian Education
A survey of the scope of Christian education is to acquaint the student with the breadth of this field and to provide basic preparation for Christian service in the program of the church.

CE 204 - Christian Education Practicum
The student works with a faculty advisor in developing an in-the-field training program in the area of Christian education. This is required for all students with a concentration in Christian education.

CE 102 - Christian Education of Children
A study of the characteristics of children in order to determine the materials, methods, and programs of Christian education that should be provided by the Church to evangelize and educate them.

CE 104 - Christian Education of Youth
A study of the characteristics of youth and an investigation of methods, techniques, and materials that can be used effectively in planning activities for this age level. The course is also a consideration of the organization and supervision of the program for youth.

CE 201 - Christian Education of Adults
A study of the characteristics of adults, of methods and materials and programs geared to meet their needs, of the organization of a total program that can minister effectively to these needs and assist them in developing their abilities in a ministry of service.

CE 202 - Educational Methods
This course focuses on the teaching-learning processes by examining methods, theories and strategies that can lead the student as a future teacher, to choices and actions in Christian education that have potential to enhance learning opportunities at all age levels. Special attention is given to the importance of a Christian philosophy of education. Current literature, along with contemporary practice and instructional models, are examined in light of this philosophy. The result is that the student should be able to plan, execute, and evaluate an instructional experience that exemplifies relational, methodological, and content competencies for the ministry of Christian education.

CE 203 - Christian Education Organization and Administration
This course is concerned with the organization, administration, and supervision of the total program of Christian education in the local church. It is a study of the roles of both professional and lay leadership in this field of the church.

COMP 201 - Basic Computer Applications
This course is a hands-on approach to basic computer technology. The student is introduced to hardware and software, especially software that is useful in the ministry and church activities.

ENG 099 - Developmental English
This course is for selected students based on test results and focuses on developing the student’s familiarity with and knowledge of basic English grammar to prepare the student for successful completion of English courses in the regular curriculum.

EAS 101 - Enhancing Academic Skills
This course is designed to foster and enhance the skills and attitudes necessary for a successful college experience. Study methods, note-taking, critical thinking, time management and test-taking, as well as other skills will be covered. The course will also help the student to develop the proper mind-set for excellence in college work. 

ENG 101 - English Composition I
An introduction to college-level writing and reading. Extensive practice in techniques of invention, development, organization, editing, and revision with emphasis on narrative and expository forms appropriate to academic writing. A rapid review of English grammar and mechanics of writing is included.

ENG 102 - English Composition II
Prerequisite: ENG101 - English Composition I
College-level writing and reading for advanced students. Extensive practice in composing processes and in gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating, and documenting information from sources. Prepares students for writing college papers.

ENG 301 - English Literature
This course is an introduction to the subject of English literature with emphasis on masterworks from Beowulf to John Milton. Two or three analytical papers are required.

CHI 302 - Church History
An overview of the Christian Church from the Apostolic Age to the Reformation and a more detailed study of the history of the Christian Church from the Reformation to the present.

HI 301 - World History
A survey of the history of humankind from the Egyptian and Mesopotamian Civilization to the Reformation. This course traces the Western tradition.

WR 401 - World Religions
This course introduces the world’s major religious traditions. Topics include Primal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the origins, history, beliefs, and practices of the religions studied.

LS 301 - A Survey of Leadership
This course is designed to introduce leadership in a Biblical context with the focus on developing an understanding of leadership theories and styles as well as strategies for successful leadership. Students learn to enhance their leadership effectiveness in a variety of settings and will develop insight about themselves and others. Emphasis is placed on practical applications.

LS 302 - Spiritual Formation of a Leader
This course is designed to introduce spiritual formation in leadership within a Biblical context. The focus is on developing an understanding of the self and the development of the self as they relate to strategies for successful leadership. This will include academic and spiritual formation as a whole and will encompass the individual’s call, gifts, and character. Students will enhance their effectiveness in a variety of settings and will develop insight about themselves and others. Emphasis will be placed on practical applications.  

LS 304 - Skill Formation of a Leader
Once God establishes our “being”, He then begins construction of our “doing”. The student will learn the art of decision-making, delegating and developing, communication, building people skills, conflict management, and creating positive change. The student will explore task and relations behavior among leaders and will understand the contributions and limitations of the behavior approach. Other leadership skills that are research based will be discussed within a Christian worldview.

LS 401 - Strategic Formation of a Leader
This course is designed to provide an understanding of leadership strategies in a Biblical context. The focus is on developing an understanding of leadership theories and styles as well as strategies for successful leadership. Each student is required to develop his/her personal philosophy of leadership as God matches such preparation with a strategic task. Students learn how to lead change in organizations and explore strategic leadership by executives. Emphasis is placed on practical applications. 

LS 404 - Leadership Practicum (16 wks)
An on-the-job introduction to leadership responsibilities. Theory and methods in leadership activities are integrated in an actual practical workshop setting. Students are exposed to critical realities facing the leader in the many areas of leadership concern. The pastoral apprenticeship program may be acceptable or a practicum may be designed by the instructor.

MI 102 - Introduction to Missions
This course provides students with general knowledge of World Missions; its origin in the Old Testament and expansion in the New Testament, with a thorough analysis of modern missions and a survey of its effects in the countries around the world.

MI 201 - Principles of Church Growth
Provides an introduction to the principles and philosophy of church growth as applied primarily to the North American context. The student gains a thorough understanding of principles and strategies for the growth of a church with a concentration on the causes and cures of non-growth.

MI 202 - Introduction to Evangelism
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basics of personal soul winning with emphasis on the five points of the Gospel. The basic material employed is the famous Evangelism Explosion Curriculum.

MI 301 - Foundations of Church Planting
Students will develop a philosophy of church planting to serve as a foundation for future ministry. They will develop a philosophy of church structure and mission; an understanding of the skills needed to plant a church and conduct an assessment of one’s strengths and weaknesses; an understanding of one’s personality characteristics and how to work in harmony with people of similar and diverse personalities in a church planting context; and an understanding of one’s spiritual gifts and how they relate to church planting. One will receive a basic knowledge of a variety of church planting methodologies and in what context each is appropriate. The church planting process will be discussed from beginning to end with information shared about how to build competent church leaders in the new church.

MI 302 - Advanced Church Growth
Prerequisite: MI201 - Principles of Church Growth
In this course, the student learns practical methods to help him/her build on the Church Growth Principles learned in the fundamentals course. The study deals with the pastor as an agent of church growth, philosophy of ministry, gift-based programming, surveying the church and community and discovering the barriers to growth and prescribing a cure.

MUS 101 - Music Appreciation
This course acquaints the student with the basic elements of music (rhythm, melody, harmony) and the ways they have been used in various types of music, with particular emphasis on the historical style periods and, when possible, the church music of those periods.

MUS 213 - Music History
This course provides a general overview of the historical development of music of the Western World, with special attention to Christian music of various genres.

MUS 214 - Music and Worship

MUS 106A - Voice

PT 211 - Sermon Preparation
This course includes a survey of the different types of sermons with an emphasis on preparation and delivery.

PT 104 - Spiritual Gifts: Discovery & Development
This course models how the pastor may bring the student to an understanding of how to discover, develop and deploy spiritual gifts. Five phases of ministry gift discovery are discussed: Spiritual Gifts, Motivation, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences.

PT 212 - Expository Preaching
Prerequisite: PT102 - Sermon Preparation
This course develops the skills needed to analyze a Biblical text to determine the author’s intent considering the historical, religious, and cultural contexts, and to bring the original intent to a modern audience.

PT 203 - Pastoral Theology
A study of the practical function of a minister’s responsibilities in serving a congregation. The student gains insight into the ministerial roles a congregation expects a minister to fulfill, such as pastor, preacher, teacher, administrator, theologian, evangelist, and prophet.

PT 204 - Christian Education Practicum (16 wks)
The student gains practical experience in pastoral ministry through the observation of and assistance in the performance of pastoral duties under the supervision of a local pastor.

PT 205 - Church Administration
This course is designed to develop the student’s administrative skills so that the student will be able to lead the congregation in developing its mission and enabling the church to systematically fulfill its mission.

PS 102 - Public Speaking
Public Speaking is a course designed to help students develop the ability to speak confidently, effectively, and ethically in a variety of public speaking situations. Emphasis is placed on audience analysis, organizational skills, and delivery techniques.

PSY 102 - Introduction to Psychology
An introductory course designed to acquaint the student with the field of psychology as a scientific discipline concerned with the study of human behavior, with special emphasis on the Christian viewpoint.

GS 201 - General Physical Science
This integrated approach focuses on human health, technology, environmental concerns and other issues related to general science.

SOC 201 - Introduction to Sociology
A course concerned with the behavior patterns of groups of people. Our society patterns are examined in the light of the Bible with the centering of attention on Christian responsibility.

TH 201 - Intro to Theology I
The basic beliefs of the Christian are taught in this course. Students will be shown the theological basis for Christian truths. This is accompanied by the following five disciplines: Scripture, God, Christ, Man, and Sin.

TH 202 - Intro to Theology II
A continuation and expansion of TH 201, providing a more comprehensive study of theological issues of Salvation, the Holy Spirit, the Church, Angels (good and bad) and the Doctrine of Last Things. Special emphasis is given to the Pentecostal position of the College.

TH 401 - Systematic Theology I
A study of Prolegomena (an overview) of Bibliology, Theology Proper, Christology, Anthropology (man), and Hamartiology (sin).

WOR 202 - Introduction to Worship
This course is designed for all students who desire to better understand what Christian worship is. Emphasis is given to developing a philosophy of worship that is biblically-based, historically rooted, theologically sound and relevant to 21st century Christian believers. To accomplish this, there is a detailed study of what the Bible says about music and worship; a study of worship practices through the centuries; and a comparative look at the current trends of worship styles of today.

The mission of Heritage Bible College is to develop Christ-centered men and women of Christian character, equipped at the college-level with skills for ministry and committed to a life of Christian service.