First Year Classes

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 37

Course Descriptions

OT 101: Old Testament Survey I -3 Hours
This course provides an in-depth study of major Old Testament themes from Genesis to Solomon. Historical and geographical backgrounds are considered as well as authorship, dates, purpose(s), significant persons, theology and peculiarities of each book.

OT 102: Old Testament Survey II -3 Hours
Same as OT 101 but covering the period of the Kings and Prophets.

OT 103: Old Testament Survey III -3 Hours
Same as OT 101 but covering wisdom literature and the post-exilic time period.

TH 121: Doctrine I- God -2 Hours
This course is a systematic introduction to the Names and Attributes of God. True worship begins with a clear understanding God's nature. The purpose of this course is to assist students in developing a more personal relationship with their Heavenly Father.

TH 122: Doctrine II- Scripture, Christ, Salvation -3 Hours
The purpose of this course is to more fully understand and organize the doctrines of Scripture, Christ and salvation. These truths enable students to better worship God, grow in holiness and more effectively teach others.

CL 110: Spiritual Disiciplines -1 Hour
The student is introduced to disciplines that have been instrumental in the spiritual growth of believers throughout the history of the Christian church. This course is designed to help the student develop these disciplines through class discussion and practice.

BS 101: Bible Study Methods -3 Hours
The rules of interpretation are presented in the context of the study of the Bible. Attention is given to proper methodologies and techniques for accurate Biblical analysis. Basic skills of biblical interpretation are developed and applied through a student commentary project.

NT 116: Romans -6 Hours
This course is a verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans, a book long regarded as the most comprehensive presentation of the gospel in the Bible. The overall structure, development, theology and application of the book will be stressed.

NT 126: Book Study (TBA) -2 Hours
This course is a verse-by-verse study of a selected book of the bible which emphasizes the book's historical background and application to young people entering the ministry.

MI 184: Ministry Practicum -2 Hours
Students select from a variety of ministry opportunities including children's ministries, feeding the homeless, music and drama. Each ministry includes some formal training, but the majority of the time is spent in supervised outreach. Students must write a summary report evaluating and processing the lessons they have learned.

CL 111: Principles of Prayer -2 Hours
This course is designed to give students the foundational principles of an effective prayer life. Special attention is given to Jesus’ teachings on prayer and includes practical applications as students are weekly required to pray alone, with a prayer partner, in small groups and corporately.

CL 112: The Cross -1 Hour
This introductory course focuses on Jesus’ teachings about the cost of following Him. Classes focus on how the cross affects one view of self, possessions, family, and the world.

PE 101: Physical Education -3 Hours
Students participate in a daily sports program. Most of the time, this consists of the great EI tradition of volleyball. Character is revealed and honed under the pressure of competition while students learn teamwork, dealing with adversity and submission to authority.