| Description
of Courses
Basic
and Advanced Bible Studies which cover a single Bible book are
approached by reading and commenting on the text of that book in class.
Classroom work emphasizes chiefly the word as written and how it
applies to us in daily life. Each
teacher will approach the material differently, but in general this
description applies to the single-book courses, which may not be further
described below.
The
study of the historical books often includes a discussion of their
historical setting and of contemporaneous cultures.
Considerable emphasis is placed on Biblical chronology and how it
relates to secular history.
List
of Courses Offered
Those
titles indented represent a second study on the same material offered
elsewhere in the three year curriculum.
These will usually be taught by a different faculty member and
will offer an entirely different approach. It is important to remember that only a third of the
following list of courses will be offered in any given year of study.
Credit
value for each course depends on its duration.
Credit is based on the standard college time for semester credit
hours.
Bible
Studies
101
The Harmony of the Gospels
201
The Gospels
102
The Harmony of Acts and the Pauline Epistles
202
The Pauline Epistles
103
The General Epistles
203
The General Epistles
104
The Book of Revelation
204
The Book of Revelation
111
The Book of Genesis
211
The Book of Genesis
112
The Law
113
The Book of Joshua
213
Joshua & The Art of War for the Christian Soldier
114
The Judges
115
The Monarchy I
215
The Life of David
116
The Monarchy II
117
The Book of Job
120
The Minor Prophets
121
The Book of Isaiah
122
The Book of Jeremiah
123
The Book of Ezekiel
124
The Book of Daniel
224
The Book of Daniel
125 The Post-Captivity Period
126 The Book of Psalms
127 The Writings of Solomon
Bible
Subjects
100 Introduction to the Bible
231
Christian Eschatology
232
The History of the Bible
233
The Holy Spirit
234
The Gospel and Personal Evangelism
Ancillary
Studies
301 The Christian Heritage of the United States
302
The Complete Sunday School Teacher
303
Introduction to Scientific Creationism
304
Music Evaluation
305
Christian Doctrine and Apologetics
311
A Survey of Church History
313
Beulahology: Holy Land Studies
314
Four Ancient Empires
350
All Israel Restored
351
The History of The Kingdom
352
Introduction to the Writings of F.W. Sandford
355
Principles of Family Living
Alternative
Special Classes
402
Public Speaking
403
Practical Skills
407
Basic Logic
409
Introduction to Biblical Languages
500
Independent Study
600
Field Training
The
Courses Described
Bible
Studies
101
The Harmony of the Gospels
Using the
Harmony by J.B. Harriman derived from that of Prof. C.A.L. Totten, all
four Gospels are woven together chronologically to present a clear
picture of the life and ministry of Christ.
3 credits
201
The Gospels
Without so
much emphasis on the interweaving of the material, the same books are
studied in detail, emphasizing the teachings of Christ.
3 credits
102
The Harmony of Acts
In a similar fashion, J.B. Harriman has brought the Book of Acts
and the Pauline epistles into a chronological whole from which the main
events and themes of the Early Church's history emerge consecutively.
The Book of Hebrews is included here.
3 credits
202
The Pauline Epistles
In this
course, the Book of Acts is omitted and greater emphasis is placed on
the Epistles themselves. The
instructor may single out one or two of the letters for intensive study.
3.75
credits
103
The General Epistles
This course
includes the letters of James, John, Peter, and Jude.
1.5
credit
203
The General Epistles
When offered
as advanced material, the course may also dwell on one or two of these
books in greater depth.
1.5 credits
104
The Book of Revelation
The importance of this look into the future together with its
sound counsel for daily living can hardly be overstated. Forecasting and "timetables" are avoided in favor
of a close examination of one's personal preparation for Christ's
return. The same treatment
followed in 204.
.75 credits
105
Theology and Applcation of Scripture
Each student attends chapel services, worship services, prayer
meetings, group Bible studies, convention services, workshops and
fellowship meetings. They
cover a wide range of subjects with a variety of teachers.
They all contribute to an understanding of God, His Word and His
ways.
30 credits per year
111
The Book of Genesis
The 211 offering will take the same amount of time, but it may be
alternated with 303.
2.25 credits
112
The Law
Included here are Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
Two or more faculty members may participate in this study.
3.75 credits
113
The Book of Joshua
.75 credits
213
The Book of Joshua and The Art of War for the Christian Soldier
This study includes the book by F.W. Sandford in which he covers
the story of Joshua's conquest in detail. 1.5 credits
114
The Judges
This includes the Book of Ruth.
.75 credits
115
The Monarchy I
The Books of Samuel comprise this unit.
1.5
credits
215
The Life of David
The "man after God's own heart" and the founder of the
Eternal Kingdom offers a rich study in this second look at the Books of
Samuel.
1.5
credits
116
The Monarchy II
Using the Books of Kings as a framework, the Books of Chronicles
are introduced as well where they add significantly to the account of
the subsequent Kings of Israel and Judah.
2.25
credits
117
The Book of Job
1.5
credits
120
The Minor Prophets
The Books of Hosea through Zephaniah are all that are included
here, the remainder are being treated under 125.
1.5 credits
121
The Book of Isaiah
1.5 credits
122
The Book of Jeremiah
1.5
credits
123
The Book of Ezekiel
1.5
credits
124
The Book of Daniel
This material is of similar interest to that covered in the book
of Revelation, including ancient history as well.
.75
credit
125
The Post-Captivity Period
Three of the Minor Prophets, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi are
included with three contemporaneous historical books, Ezra, Nehemiah,
and Esther, to present a rounded out picture of the returned exiles.
1.5 credits
126
The Book of Psalms
1.5
credits
127
The Writings of Solomon
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon comprise this unit.
.75 credit
Bible
Subjects
100
Introduction to Bible Study
Presenting an overview of the Bible story and touching on the
interrelationship of major characters, this course includes methods of
Bible study and the use of Bible study aids.
It is usually presented at the beginning of each year to first
year students.
.75 credit
231
Christian Eschatology
The study of the Last Days, this course introduces basic Bible
teaching about the Second Coming, the Resurrection, the Judgment, the
Battle of Armageddon, and the Millennium.
1.5
credits
232
The History of the Bible
The formation of the Canon, the three sources of the text,
the history of the Greek New Testament text, the various English
versions, and some treatment of modern English versions comprise this
course.
Special emphasis is given to the KJV and the ASV among the
English Versions.
1.5 credits
233
The Holy Spirit
Bible teaching on the personhood, the role in the Church, the
function in the believer, the personal reception, the gifts, and the
individual's personal relationship with the Holy Spirit comprise the
core of this subject.
.75 credits
234
The Gospel and Personal Evangelism
Drawing from the words of Christ, Paul the Apostle, and the
rest of the New Testament, the meaning, the scope, and the power of the
Gospel are explored, together with tried and proven techniques of
sharing it with others.
3
credits
Ancillary
Studies
301
The Christian Heritage of the United States
The modern world has largely lost sight of the fact that this
nation was founded on Scriptural principles.
The course explores the evidence for these foundations and their
effects on current events.
2.25 credits
302
The Complete Sunday School Teacher
Many young people find themselves asked by their Pastors to
teach Sunday School.
In this series of lessons, techniques, child behavior, and the
proper spiritual preparation in this important branch of outreach are
presented in a format which includes first-hand experience with the
children in Fairwood Sunday Schools.
1.5 credits
303
Introduction to Scientific Creationism
The tremendous evidence for special creation as opposed to
the theory of evolution is the backbone of this study.
Reference is made to current work in the field as written up by
scientists of the Institute for Creation Research and others.
.75 credits
304
Music Evaluation
Not an appreciation course, this study looks at ways to evaluate
music and determine what should comprise good listening for the
Christian.
.75 credits
305
Christian Doctrine and Apologetics
Such matters as Salvation, the Trinity, the Ordinances of the
Church, and such distinctive teachings as the Virgin Birth, the
Resurrection, and the Authority of Scripture form the nucleus of this
subject.
How to present these issues clearly and defend them to
unbelievers adds to its usefulness.
1.5
credits
311
A Survey of Church History
Covering chiefly the period from the Early Church through the
Reformation, and with emphasis on subsequent revivals and evangelists,
this survey may be reduced to smaller segments at the instructor's
discretion.
1.5
credits
313 Holy Land Studies
The land that God loves is the center of this study.
It is not simply geography, but thorough familiarization with
God's land in its natural history, its terrain, its economic base, its
present condition as the restored Land of Beulah, and its future in
prophecy.
1.5 credits
314
Four Ancient Empires
The Old Testament largely took place against the secular backdrop
of the empires of Egypt, Assyria, Babylonia, and Persia.
This unit explores these cultures and how they influenced Israel
during Bible times.
At the instructor's discretion, he may omit one or more of these
in favor of New Testament background under the Roman Empire.
2.25 credits
350
All Israel Restored
Beginning with the promises to Abraham and including the
prophecies in both minor and major prophets, the question of what
happened to the "lost" ten tribes of Israel is examined.
Indications and evidences of their identity with modern
English-speaking nations and those of North-Western Europe bring the
study up to modern times.
Not offered to first year students.
1.5 credits
351
The History of the Kingdom
Using The Sublimity of Faith as a primary source, this unit
covers the life of F.W. Sandford and the renewing of the Kingdom with
the subsequent developments in that Movement from 1893 to 1948.
The course includes a field trip to relevant sites in the New
England area.
Not offered to first year students.
3.75
credits
352
Introduction to the Writings of F.W. Sandford
His early sermons and selected articles from his later writings
form the daily lessons which are conducted as oral reading by students
and teacher.
Prerequisite: 351, The History of the Kingdom.
2.25 credits
355
Principles of Family Living
Students learn the Bible's teaching about godly family life, with
emphasis on the scriptural roles of family members.
Biblical principles governing related matters such as choosing a
mate, dating and courtship, and raising a family are covered as well.
This course also includes a discussion of other issues affecting
young singles about to take a new place in the structure of the church.
1.5 credits
Alternative
Evening Classes
(Credits
to be determined)
402
Public Speaking
Learning how to prepare and deliver a speech is useful in all
sorts of situations through life.
It finds immediate application in the conducting of morning
prayer meetings and delivering Bible homilies at Fairwood.
403
Practical Skills
This course includes a series of seminars on various subjects conducted by several staff members.
Such fields as frame construction, electrical house wiring,
personal finance, introduction to computers, painting, plumbing,
woodworking, first aid skills, auto mechanics, graphic arts, welding and
gardening may be covered.
Aspects of home economics such as cooking, sewing, decorating,
crafts are also presented, both in this course and by on-the-job
training through the working day.
These are only basic overviews of these skills and do not certify
students to work in these fields without further training or
experience. The Special Achievement Honors program is another way to document
areas covered.
Open to all students.
407
Basic Logic
Clear thinking is examined in the light of Scripture and our need
to love the truth.
Basic methods of inductive and deductive reasoning and common
logical fallacies are presented.
409 Introduction to Biblical Languages
Hebrew and Koine Greek are presented in their basic elements with
the object of enabling students to build basic vocabularies and read the
original texts with the aid of a lexicon.
1.5 credits
500
Independent Study
Open only to upperclassmen, time permitting, students may choose
their own field of research or may leave its assignment to their faculty
supervisor.
This course offers an opportunity for concentrated study for an
extended or brief period.
The culmination of the study usually involves a research paper
and may include an oral presentation to the rest of the school.
600
Field Training
Open only to advanced students, this program offers an
opportunity to travel to other parts of the country and cooperate with a
local Pastor in the ministry of his church.
Youth work, Sunday School teaching, Bible studies, evangelism,
music and visitation may all enter into the activity.
This may be working with a Gospel Team or as individual
apprenticeship to the pastor.
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