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Introduces online learning, digital tools, academic expectations, study strategies, and responsible participation in coursework.

Develops academic writing, grammar, organization, research habits, revision, and clear written communication.

Surveys Old Testament books, history, themes, theology, and major figures within their biblical, cultural, and historical context.

Surveys New Testament books, historical setting, major themes, teachings, and development of the early Christian church.

Introduces the Bible’s structure, formation, genres, historical context, central message, and significance for Christian study.

Examines principles and methods of biblical interpretation, emphasizing context, genre, authorial intent, and application.

Examines major Christian doctrines, including God, Scripture, humanity, Christ, salvation, the church, and last things.

Studies Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, focusing on Christ’s life, teachings, ministry, death, resurrection, and significance.

Introduces biblical preaching, sermon preparation, interpretation, organization, delivery, illustration, and pastoral application.

Explores biblical leadership, character, vision, communication, decision-making, teamwork, ethics, and service in ministry.

Examines church ministry purpose, organization, functions, and practices, including worship, discipleship, outreach, and service.

Introduces theological study, its sources, methods, major categories, development, and importance for Christian belief.

Examines Christianity’s origins, beliefs, practices, history, Scriptures, doctrines, and global development within its worldview.

Introduces biblical and philosophical approaches to defending the Christian faith and responding thoughtfully to major objections.

Examines biblical, theological, historical, cultural, and strategic foundations of Christian missions and cross-cultural ministry.

Explores biblical foundations, methods, communication strategies, discipleship, and practical approaches to sharing the gospel.

Surveys major world religions, their histories, beliefs, practices, sacred texts, and differences from Christianity.

Studies Romans, emphasizing sin, grace, justification, faith, sanctification, Christian living, and God’s redemptive plan.

This comprehensive exam assesses mastery of the education program’s core content, doctrines, skills, and biblical understanding.