Course Catalog Listing For The 2019-2020 Academic Year
​August 2019 - August 2020

Class Name	Class Description	Core Curriculum
Biblical Hermeneutics	The term hermeneutics can be intimidating. It sounds academic and is foreign to most of our vocabularies. However, the act of interpretation is as common as communication itself. This course will instruct in various parameters for biblical interpretation and will show how specific methods are applied to Bible study.	Yes
Church History	This course gives an overview of two thousand years of Church History. Students will observe that Christianity of the first century A.D. had its roots in Judaism. It will be shown how that a Greek and Roman mindset in the Western Church replaced the Hebraic mindset and affected tremendously the history of Christianity. Focus will be on how the church through the centuries went through several cycles of revival, apostasy and revival again. Attention is given to important leaders, significant issues, supernatural manifestations of the Holy Spirit, and how anti-Semitism came into the Church and has negatively affected it throughout the centuries.	Yes
Evangelism	This course explores different strategies and motivation for modern day evangelistic effort. Special attention is given to developing proper methods of evangelism while maintaining the true message of the Gospel. The course instructs and emphasizes the necessity of the fruit of the spirit for daily Christian living and witnessing	Yes
History of the Charismatic Renewal	This course is designed to synthesize and outline the major American Pentecostal ministries and movements of the 20th century. This course will address issues pertaining to methods, fads, doctrines, and theology peculiar to the move of the Holy Spirit. Specific topics include the formation of Pentecostal denominations, the Holiness Movement, the Healing Revival, the Charismatic Movement, Shepherding Theology and the Word Movement.	Yes
Internship	The FVBC internship is a 100-hour hands-on ministry training experience which combines the best aspects of the student’s education and a standard internship. The specific activities and opportunities of each internship are individually designed for each student to provide them with the best possible training for their future ministry. The interns will focus on serving within the vision of the host ministry while developing their specific ministerial gifts.	Yes
Ministerial Ethics	This course provides an intensive look at ministerial ethics, both Biblical and practical. It will synthesize and outline the history and relevance of ethics to equip the student to fulfill their potential in ministry. Special focus is given to financial, moral, and professional ethics.	Yes
New Testament Survey 1	The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the New Testament Gospels from Matthew through John. It looks at the life of Jesus the Messiah. The class includes a brief background study of the inter-testament period between Malachi of the Old Testament and Matthew of the New Testament. The overview includes authorship, historical setting, purposes and themes, and other pertinent information, all working together to place each book in its own setting and clarifying its thought and message.	Yes
New Testament Survey 2	The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the New Testament from Acts through Revelation. The overview includes authorship, historical setting, purposes and themes, and other pertinent information, all working together to place each book in its own setting and clarifying its thought and message.	Yes
Old Testament Survey 1	The emphasis in this course is not on historical facts but on pertinent truths. The Apostle Paul had this in mind when he wrote to the Corinthians concerning Old Testament history. “Now all these things happened unto them (Israelites) for ensamples (examples, types); and they are written for our admonition (instruction), upon whom the ends of the world (ages) are come.” I Cor. 10:11. Through the study of the history of God’s Covenant People, Israel, God’s nature, the sin of man and its consequences and the great mercy of God is revealed in the plan of redemption. The “Scarlet Cord” of redemption is seen through the Old Testament from the beginning. This course is designed to show how the Old Testament contains a wealth of illustrative material. These become concrete pictures of abstract truths, thus making it easy to learn to apply truth to life. An attempt is made to have the Old Testament, “come alive.” This survey will concentrate on the Pentateuch or the first 5 books of the Old Testament.	Yes
Old Testament Survey 2	The emphasis in this course is not on historical facts but on pertinent truths. The Apostle Paul had this in mind when he wrote to the Corinthians concerning Old Testament history. “Now all these things happened unto them (Israelites) for ensamples (examples, types); and they are written for our admonition (instruction), upon whom the ends of the world (ages) are come.” I Cor. 10:11. Through the study of the history of God’s Covenant People, Israel, God’s nature, the sin of man and its consequences and the great mercy of God is revealed in the plan of redemption. The “Scarlet Cord” of redemption is seen through the Old Testament from the beginning. This course is designed to show how the Old Testament contains a wealth of illustrative material. These become concrete pictures of abstract truths, thus making it easy to learn to apply truth to life. An attempt is made to have the Old Testament, “come alive.” This survey will concentrate on the books that come after the Pentateuch.	Yes
Preparation and Delivery of Biblical Messages	This course is an introduction to theories and practices of preaching in pastoral and liturgical settings. In lecture sessions, students will study the various dynamics of preaching (theological, hermeneutical, pastoral, exegetical, ethical, liturgical) and their relation to the regular practice of preaching. Students will discuss assignments, develop biblical messages, preach, and offer feedback on other students sermons.	Yes
Research Methods & Academic Writing	The course introduces the language of academic research, ethical principles and challenges, and the elements of the research process within quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. The second half of the course helps students to develop their own style of academic writing.	Yes
Systematic Theology	Systematic theology is a discipline which addresses theological topics one by one (e.g. God, Sin, Humanity) and attempts to summarize all the biblical teaching on each particular subject. Sometimes called constructive theology or even dogmatic theology, the goal is to present the major themes (i.e. doctrines) of the Christian faith in an organized and ordered overview that remains faithful to the biblical witness.	Yes
Spiritual Formation 1	Spiritual Formation is a foundational course that explores the processes and goals of spiritual formation in the life of the Christian minister, counselor or leader from a multi-disciplinary viewpoint including personal, biblical, theological, psychological, and historical perspectives. The student is introduced to the historic disciplines and practices of the Christian faith that promote intimacy with God and Christ-likeness in character with the goal of fostering ongoing personal vitality essential to ministry and the ability to facilitate spiritual renewal and consistent discipleship in others.	Yes
The Works of the Holy Spirit – Apologetics	Jesus said in John 14 that He would pray the Father and He would send another Comforter that would abide with us forever. One must recognize that the presence of the Holy Spirit as an experienced reality is a crucial matter for the Christian life, from beginning to end. The focus of this course is on the person, work and present-day ministry of the Holy Spirit. Special attention will be given to the Deity and Person of the Spirit and our personal fellowship with Him. This course emphasizes the necessity of the Holy Spirit in the personal life and public ministry of the believer.	Yes
Worship	The purpose of this course is to give the student insight into the spiritual and natural components which must be resident within the life and heart of those desiring to lead others in worship. Students shall receive a comprehensive understanding of the meaning of worship, the source of worship, the object of worship, the expression of worship – and most importantly the qualities, character, and practical knowledge necessary to facilitate a life of worship.	Yes