If you would like to see the description of any course, just click on the course name below and it will link you to the proper description in reference to the term when it will be taught.
Also, if you would like to know more about Term 4, which is between year one and the Global Internship, click here.
Or if you are considering the overseas Global Internship, then we encourage you to check out our course listing and credit distribution at some point.
• Old Testament I - Pentateuch and Historical Books (3 credits)
• Old Testament II - Prophetic Literature (2 credits)
• New Testament I - Synoptic Gospels (3 credits)
• New Testament II - 1 & 2 Corinthians (2 credits)
• New Testament III - Romans (2 credits)
• Exegetical Skills and Johannine Literature - (3 credits)
Total Bible credits –15
• Theology I - Theology, Christology, Pneumotology (3 credits)
• Theology II - Anthropology, Hamartiology, Soteriology (3 credits)
• Theology III - Ecclesiology, Angelology, Eschatology (3 credits)
• The Suffering Church - (2 credits)
Total Theology credits –11
• Missions I - Theology and History of Missions (3 credits)
• Missions II - The Acts of the Apostles & Missions Today (3 credits)
• Philosophical Evangelism and Apologetics (2 credits)
• Preparation for Ministry (4 credits)
Total Missions credits - 12
• Kingdom Lifestyle Week - (pass/fail)
• Spiritual Formation I - (2 credits)
• Spiritual Formation II - (2 credits)
• Spiritual Formation III - (2 credits)
• Prayer & Christian Ministry I (2 credits)
• Prayer & Christian Ministry II (2 credits)
Total Spiritual Development credits - 10
• Communications - (2 credits)
• Developing A Biblical Worldview - (2 credits)
Total Social Studies credits –4
• Various Courses - (2 credits)
Total Elective credits –2
Total Credits for the One-Year Certificate Program - 54
BTH131 Theology I (Theology, Christology and Pneumatology)
Studies the nature and character of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Also tackles historical and current heretical views of the Trinity.
3 credits
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SPD111 Spiritual Formations I
This course explores spiritual development from the perspective of the complete work of Christ on the cross, God’s standards for morality, ethics, righteousness, integrity and God’s design for relationship with Him and each other. This includes a weekly cell group meeting led by a mentor.
2 credits
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BTH111 Old Testament I (Pentateuch and Historical Books)
A study of the historical background and themes of the OT books giving an overall perspective on the message of the OT in the light of its contemporary setting. Covers creation, fall, flood, Abrahamic covenant, Patriarchs, exodus, Mosaic covenant, tabernacle and other issues within the Pentateuch. Also covers sacrifices, feasts, wanderings in the wilderness, conquest, judges, Kings, exile and return from exile.
3 credits
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BTH121 New Testament I (Synoptic Gospels)
A study of the Gospels, synoptic issues, the life and ministry of Jesus as revealed in the historical accounts.
3 credits
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MIS111 Missions I (Theology and History of Missions)
A general overview of the history of the church and missions, covering the period from the close of the apostolic era through modern times. Emphasis will be placed on important issues raised through the centuries, and how we can apply them to our lives.
3 credits
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COM111 Communications
Missionaries and ministers of the gospel must be skilled communicators with individuals as well as to small and large groups of people. This course introduces communication theory (interpersonal communication as well as verbal).
2 credits
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CHM 121 Prayer and Christian Ministry I
This two semester course is a blend of teaching and experience in the foundations of Christian Ministry. The lifestyle of the believer (prayer and fasting) and the message of the believer (The Kingdom of God is at hand) will be the central focus. Each week students will gather at the University of Minnesota campus to work with local campus ministers and both learn about, but also experience the fundamentals of evangelism, disciple making and church planting. Another key piece of this course will be the student’s participation in a weekly corporate prayer time which will focus on worship and praying the Scriptures in interceding for a variety of prayer
issues.
2 credits
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CHM111 Preparation for Ministry
This course not only equips students with knowledge of fundamental skills required for adequate preparation for ministry but actually requires students to begin those preparations. Building a support team, fundraising, acquiring visas and emergency planning are just a few of the areas in which students will be prepared for either their Global Internship or another ministry venture in the future.
1 credit
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Kingdom Lifestyle Week
Apostolic ministry is composed of three basic elements: the message of the Kingdom, the lifestyle of the Kingdom, and the power of the Kingdom. This week is devoted to studying and practicing realities of the Kingdom lifestyle which are summed up in Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. It is required of all full-time students every semester, graded on a pass/fail basis with your attendance determining your grade. It is zero credit and meets for one week every term.
Pass/Fail
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BTH132 Theology II (Anthropology, Hamartiology, Soteriology)
Deals with a Biblical evaluation of mankind, his fallen nature, his inability to save himself and the nature of the gracious salvation afforded by Christ’s finished work on the cross.
3 credits
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BTH141 Exegetical Skills and Johannine Literature
This course is designed to create in students a deep hunger and passion for the word of God and provide them skills to explore God’s Word through the inductive study method. Through learning these inductive Bible study methods and applying them by studying in full the gospel of John students will grow in their passion and understanding of how to study all of God’s Scriptures.
3 credits
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SPD112 Spiritual Formation II
This course explores spiritual development from the perspective of the complete work of Christ on the cross, God’s standards for morality, ethics, righteousness, integrity and God’s design for relationship with Him and each other. This includes a weekly cell group meeting led by a mentor.
2 credits
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BTH112 Old Testament II (Prophetic Literature)
Studies the Prophetic literature of the Old Testament giving students an understanding of the prophets contemporary message as well as dealing with interpreting these works today.
2 credits
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MIS112 Missions II
The Bible is a book about God’s mission from the first to the last chapter. Often missions is minimized to the great commission when mission has been deep in the heart of God since creation. Students will recognize God’s heart for missions from creation, through the covenants with the Patriarchs and all the way through to His future return. The Book of Acts will be covered as the church emerges from Judaism and the New Testament church begins her mission.
3 credits
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BTH122 New Testament II (1st and 2nd Corinthians)
This course works methodically through the major themes and texts of 1 and 2 Corinthians highlighting the issues this church was facing (sects, schisms, immorality, disunity, etc).
2 credits
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CHM122 Prayer and Christian Ministry II
This two semester course is a blend of teaching and experience in the foundations of Christian Ministry. The lifestyle of the believer (prayer and fasting) and the message of the believer (The Kingdom of God is at hand) will be the central focus. Each week students will gather at the University of Minnesota campus to work with local campus ministers and both learn about, but also experience the fundamentals of evangelism, disciple making and church planting. Another key piece of this course will be the student’s participation in a weekly corporate prayer time which will focus on worship and praying the Scriptures in interceding for a variety of prayer
issues.
2 credits
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CHM112 Preparation for Ministry
This course not only equips students with knowledge of fundamental skills required for adequate preparation for ministry but actually requires students to begin those preparations. Building a support team, fundraising, acquiring visas and emergency planning are just a few of the areas in which students will be prepared for either their Global Internship or another ministry venture in the future. During this term a one-week intensive seminar on support raising will be included.
2 credits
Kingdom Lifestyle Week
Apostolic ministry is composed of three basic elements: the message of the Kingdom, the lifestyle of the Kingdom, and the power of the Kingdom. This week is devoted to studying and practicing realities of the Kingdom lifestyle which are summed up in Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. It is required of all full-time students every semester, graded on a pass/fail basis with your attendance determining your grade. It is zero credit and meets for one week every term.
Pass/Fail
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BTH231 Theology III (Eschatology, Ecclesiology, Angelology)
This course deals with the Nature and Function of the church by highlighting the 36 major metaphors found in the New Testament describing the church. An introduction to Biblical Eschatology and Spiritual Warfare are also included.
3 credits
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BTH221 New Testament III (Romans)
An in-depth look at Paul’s letter to the church or Rome. Special emphasis will be given to the doctrines of sanctification and freedom from sin for the believer.
2 credits
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MIS211 Philosophical Evangelism and Apologetics
Students will learn the need for and principles of philosophical apologetics as a strategy for effective evangelism. Major religions will be studied and understood with an emphasis on Islam and how it needs to be confronted in the West and East.
2 credits
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SPD211 Spiritual Formation III
This course explores spiritual development from the perspective of the complete work of Christ on the cross, God’s standards for morality, ethics, righteousness, integrity and God’s design for relationship with Him and each other. This includes a weekly cell group meeting led by a mentor.
2 credits
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ICS211 Developing a Biblical Worldview
A study of worldviews and how they shape people’s thinking and living, with particular emphasis on the Biblical worldview.
2 credits
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MIS221 The Suffering Church
The early church expected to suffer, it was part of the known cost of following Christ. This suffering has gone on through each generation since and will intensify as we approach the return of the Lord. Western missionaries have historically been more protected from intense suffering but must be prepared for it as well as be prepared to serve a suffering church. This course establishes a theology for suffering from both New and Old Testament with a focus on the book of Job.
2 credits
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CHM211 Preparation for Ministry
This course not only equips students with knowledge of fundamental skills required for adequate preparation for ministry but actually requires students to begin those preparations. Building a support team, fundraising, acquiring visa’s and emergency planning are just a few of the areas in which students will be prepared for either their Global Internship or another ministry venture in the future.
1 credit
Electives
The students will have the opportunity to choose between a variety of courses offered.
2 credits
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Kingdom Lifestyle Week
Apostolic ministry is composed of three basic elements: the message of the Kingdom, the lifestyle of the Kingdom, and the power of the Kingdom. This week is devoted to studying and practicing realities of the Kingdom lifestyle which are summed up in Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. It is required of all full-time students every semester, graded on a pass/fail basis with your attendance determining your grade. It is zero credit and meets for one week every term.
Pass/Fail
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The curriculum and course descriptions are subject to change at any time, as determined by the curriculum review committee of Bethany College of Missions.
