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Undergraduate In-Person Evening Classes
Taught on campus at Capitol Baptist Church in the spring and fall. Codes carry the credit hours after the period (e.g. BI 101.2 = two credits).
Bible
General Bible Introduction
Examines the doctrine of Bibliology — inspiration, inerrancy, preservation, canonicity, textual criticism, and the King James Bible.
Apologetics
A study of the origins and doctrines of the cults with emphasis on a scriptural understanding of their errors.
Old Testament Survey
An overview of the Old Testament emphasizing each book's author, recipients, and the Holy Spirit's objective.
New Testament Survey
An overview of the New Testament emphasizing each book's author, recipients, and the Holy Spirit's objective.
Bible Doctrines I
A study of the doctrines of Theology, Bibliology, and Christology.
Bible Doctrines II
A study of the doctrines of Ecclesiology and Pneumatology.
The Life of Christ
Examines the first four books of the New Testament with a focus on the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Prophecy
A study of end times, defending our dispensational, pretribulation, and premillennial position.
The Pentateuch
Surveys Genesis through Deuteronomy — Creation, the Fall of Man, the worldwide Flood, the Patriarchs, and the Exodus.
Hebrews & General Epistles
An examination of Hebrews, James, I & II Peter, I–III John, and Jude.
Romans
A study of Romans emphasizing the book's author, theme, key verse, and outline.
Acts
Designed to understand the book of Acts and to see what the New Testament churches were all about.
Bible Doctrines III
A study of the doctrines of Anthropology, Hamartiology, and Soteriology.
Bible Doctrines IV
A study of the doctrines of Angelology, Satanology, and Eschatology.
Minor Prophets
Studies the minor prophets in chronological order from Hosea through Malachi.
O.T. Historical Books
A telescopic study of Judges through Esther examining author, key verses, themes, and outlines.
Elementary Greek I
An introduction to New Testament Greek requiring intensive memorization and translation practice.
Elementary Greek II
A continuation of Elementary Greek I (prerequisite required).
Christian Church Epistles
Overviews Romans through II Thessalonians, taught chronologically as Paul's missionary journeys are examined.
Bible Geography
A study of the Bible lands during the Old Testament and New Testament periods.
Pastoral Epistles
A study of I Timothy through Philemon with emphasis on preaching and practicing sound doctrine.
Hermeneutics
A study of proper biblical interpretation; difficult passages are examined and false methods exposed.
Poetical Books
Studies Job through Song of Solomon with emphasis on each book's themes, key verses, and phrases.
Major Prophets
Studies Isaiah through Daniel, examining both short-term and long-term prophecies.
Christian Education
Creation Science I
Studies how the universe was created from a biblical perspective and points out the errors of the humanistic theory of evolution.
Creation Science II
A continuation of Creation Science I (prerequisite required).
Baptist History & Distinctives I
Studies Baptist history from its inception with Jesus Christ to the Protestant Reformation.
Baptist History & Distinctives II
Continues from the Reformation to the Fundamentalist/Modernist controversy of the 1920s.
Philosophy of Christian Education
Emphasizes a Christ-centered, biblical perspective of education.
Music
Basic Church Music & Administration
Lays a foundation for identifying biblical music and the administration of that music in a church service.
Missions
Introduction to Missions
Lays a biblical foundation for our missions philosophy through proper theology.
N.T. Church Planting
Studies the biblical philosophy of church planting with an emphasis on churches planting churches.
Practical Training
The Preacher's Wife
Designed to inform and help a preacher's wife fulfill her God-given role (ladies only).
The Christian Home
Studies God's design and purpose for the Christian home — courtship, marriage, parenting, and finances.
Personal Evangelism
Helps the student proficiently take a Bible and lead someone to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Deaf Ministry & Basic Sign Language I
An overview of sign language with a focus on American Sign Language.
Deaf Ministry & Basic Sign Language II
A continuation of deaf ministry and ASL studies.
Deaf Ministry & Basic Sign Language III
Continued deaf ministry instruction.
Deaf Ministry & Basic Sign Language IV
The final deaf ministry and ASL course.
Homiletics I
Studies the preacher's life and the technique of preaching different types of sermons (men only).
Homiletics II
Continues Homiletics I with emphasis on expository and evangelistic preaching.
Biblical Counseling
Introduces counseling from a biblical perspective with practical training for church ministries.
Internship
Contains various assignments as directed by the pastor, providing hands-on ministry instruction.
Assisting the Pastor
Practical instruction for all Christian workers, based on the New Testament principle of service.
Undergraduate & Graduate Online / Correspondence
Available throughout the calendar year in spring, summer, and fall. Delivered online or, for a small fee, by jump drive.
Bible
Systematic Theology I
Prepares the student to understand the doctrines of the Scriptures, including Bibliology through eschatology.
Systematic Theology II
Continues the study of the doctrines of Scripture from Systematic Theology I.
Systematic Theology III
Continues the study of the doctrines of Scripture from Systematic Theology II.
Proverbs
Studies select proverbs with care given to application for today.
Baptist Distinctives
Studies the Baptist distinctives that should characterize the New Testament local church.
The Pentateuch
Studies the history of the nation of Israel from Genesis through Numbers.
Conquest & Judges
A study beginning with the conquest of Canaan through the ministry of Samuel.
Denominations
A doctrinal critique of the major denominations to aid in witnessing efforts.
Cults
Studies the cults from the viewpoint of New Testament truth, preparing the student to defend the faith.
Kings of Israel & Judah
Studies the nation of Israel through the unified and divided kingdom.
Second Temple Period
Studies the nation of Israel during the temple period, covering its destruction and return.
Life of Christ I
Covers events beginning with the Old Testament preparations for Christ's coming through the Transfiguration.
Life of Christ II
Covers events and miracles following the Transfiguration with emphasis on Passion Week.
Parables of Jesus
Studies each of the parables of Jesus with emphasis on doctrine and application.
Discourses of Jesus
Studies the lengthy discourses of Jesus with an emphasis on biblical application.
General Epistles
Studies Hebrews, James, Peter, and Jude around the theme that 'Christ is better.'
Pastoral Theology
Youth Ministry
An overview of building a youth group, counseling young adults, and preaching to teens.
Pastoral Theology Overview
Excellent insights from many different pastors from around the world.
Pastoral Epistles
Studies I & II Timothy and Titus with attention given to the pastoral duties.
Christian Education
Baptist History
Examines Baptist principles and distinctives from early church history through the present day.
Church History
Studies church history from its founding, development, and growth.
The Personal Worker
Guides the student through the steps of soulwinning and personal discipleship.
Creation Science
Provides a biblical view of creation from both Scripture and science.
Fundamentals of Education
Studies primary Christian elementary and high school education, including its history and philosophy.
Decently & In Order
Lays the groundwork for future ministries with practical organizational tools.
Biological Issues
Provides a biblical perspective on topics such as abortion, disease, and environmental issues.
The Christian School
Studies the function of the Christian school for pastors, principals, and teachers.
Defining Biblical Leadership
Defines biblical leadership and the essential principles for leaders.
Music
Church Music & Materials
An introductory study of music including notation, rhythm, keys, and scales.
General Education
American History I
Surveys American history from the colonial to the Civil War eras with a focus on God's hand.
American History II
Continues American history from the Civil War to the modern eras.
Government
Provides the basics of American government within a biblical philosophy.
U.S. Constitution
Studies the biblical and political theories behind the United States Constitution.
Post-Graduate Classes
Master's and doctoral level study. Undergraduate courses also carry master's-level equivalents (numbered with a 600 prefix) requiring additional coursework.
Bible
Advanced Life of Christ I
A two-part study focusing on the Lord's earthly ministry, covering the first two years.
Advanced Life of Christ II
The second part of the advanced Life of Christ study.
Advanced Hamartiology
Thoroughly studies what the Bible teaches about sin.
The Great Commission
A study through the biblical doctrines dealing with salvation and the believer's responsibility to evangelize.
Advanced Homiletics
An advanced study of the many aspects of preaching, considering the pastor's soul and sermon types.
Advanced Soteriology
Thoroughly studies the doctrine of salvation.
Advanced Christology
Studies the doctrine of Christ using the Old and New Testaments.
Advanced Pneumatology
Thoroughly studies the doctrine of the Holy Spirit.
Advanced Ecclesiology
A doctrinal study of the church through Scripture — what the church is and the duties of its officers.
The Tabernacle
Studies the tabernacle and the ceremonial law surrounding it and relates it to Christ.
Job
An in-depth study of the book of Job.
Hebrews
A detailed study of the New Testament book of Hebrews, including its Old Testament connections.
Jude
A comprehensive study of the book of Jude.
Revelation
An orderly study of the book of Revelation with attention to its chronology and theology.
Pastoral Theology
The Art of Pastoring
A practical, acutely helpful course from a pastor with over fifty years of experience.
A Study of Suffering
Helps any believer by examining what the Bible teaches about suffering and persecution.
Media in Ministry
An overview of the use of media in modern ministry for church outreach.
Advanced Apologetics
Equips the student to defend the Bible and Christianity against modern attacks.
Advanced Biblical Studies
Studies canonization, preservation, and customs for the advanced Bible student.
The King James Bible
Equips students to defend the Textus Receptus and the King James Version for the English language.
Advanced Pastoral Theology
Designed to help men in the ministry as pastors or assistant pastors.
The Biblical Family
Practical help for the family, applicable in the local-church context.
Marriage
Practical help for couples, applicable in local-church ministry.
Introduction to Biblical Counseling
Takes a biblical approach to counseling, avoiding humanistic principles.
Youth Ministry
A study of subjects that help guide Christian young people toward a better walk.
The History & Theology of Baptists
Studies not only the history of Baptists but also their theology.
Reformed Theology & Calvinism
Studies the dangers of reformed theology and Calvinism and their false doctrines.
Modern Baptist History
A study of fundamentalism and modern Baptist history, focusing on the Independent Baptist movement.
Hermeneutics
A study of proper biblical interpretation with a ten-page research paper required for master's/doctorate.
Missions
Biblical Missions
Thoroughly examines biblical missions from the standpoint of local churches.
Church Planting
Studies the church-planting aspect of biblical missions.
Music
Music in the New Testament Church
Studies the importance of following God's directives on the subject of church music.
The Morality of Music
Studies the importance of understanding that music is not amoral.
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