CMA Class Descriptions

COURSE 1: Bible Study Methods and Rules of Interpretation :
-An introduction to basic Bible study methods and rules of interpretation with emphasis on accurately understanding and obeying God’s Word and the development of practical skills. Students will learn to determine what scripture says, what it means, and how it can be applied.

COURSE 2: Old Testament Survey:
-A broad overview and survey of the Old Testament designed to emphasize the structure, theme and message of the Old Testament and each of the 39 individual books in order to provide understanding of God’s self-revelation and His plan of redemption.

COURSE 3: New Testament Survey:
-An overview survey of the New Testament focusing on the theme, purpose, structure and basic content of each individual book and relating each book to the whole Bible. Strong emphasis is also given to the applicational message of each book.

COURSE 4: Preaching Biblical Messages and Pastoral Ministry:
-The first part of this course, Preaching Biblical Messages, is designed to equip and train pastors with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare and communicate expository messages from God’s Word. They goal of these messages is that they be biblical accurate and responsive to the needs of the people. Emphasis is placed on practical preparation of the preacher and his message with numerous examples and practice assignments. The second part of the course, Pastoral Ministry, is designed to equip pastors with knowledge and practical skills required for effective ministry in the church which is fruitful from God’s perspective.

COURSE 5: Bible Doctrine Survey, Part 1 and 2:
-A survey and summary of the ten major doctrines of the Bible with an emphasis on the pastor or church leader knowing God more fully while understanding and practicing sound theology. The ten doctrines covered by the course are:
*Theology Proper – God
*Bibliology – The Bible
*Christology – Jesus Christ
*Pneumatology – The Holy Spirit
*Angelology – Angels
*Anthropology – Man
*Harmartiology – Sin
*Soteriology – Salvation
*Ecclesiology – The Church
*Eschatology – Future Things

COURSE 6: Personal Spiritual Life:
-This course is designed to teach pastors and church leaders the basic concepts and principles of the spiritual life so that they can personally grow to spiritual maturity and live a life that is pleasing to God.

COURSE 7: Church Ministry, Administration, and Education:
-This course is designed to introduce pastors and church leaders to the basic principles related to the nature, structure, and function of the church and to teach them the practical knowledge and skills necessary for the local church to effectively carry out its functional roles in the areas of ministry, administration, and education.

COURSE 8: Teaching Principles and Methods:
-Designed to equip pastors and church leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach God’s Word. Much emphasis is placed on the pastor’s role as teacher and the biblical goal of teaching.

COURSE 9: Church History Survey:
-This course is designed to introduce pastors and church leaders to the principle people; the major political, historical, and cultural developments; the main religious movements; and the doctrinal issues which have influenced and shaped the Christian church throughout its 200 year history.

COURSE 10: Missions/Evangelism/Discipleship:
-This three-part course is designed to ground pastors and church leaders in the basic biblical principles of missions, evangelism, and discipleship so that the church can accomplish its God-given task of bringing lost people to Christ and building them up in Christ.

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