A study of creeds, confessions, and faith statements that are particular to the candidates church, denomination, or fellowship group. Historic as well as contemporary documents are reviewed with application to the candidate’s ministry context. Candidates also participate in a guided …
Church History
The participant will review Church History using an approved syllabus and related textbook with the guidance of a facilitator. He or she writes an eight page paper or develops eight pages of notes about major doctrines, themes, and individuals as …
Theology 1 and 2
Theology is the study of the nature of God and of religious things. The course provides an overview of the topics of theology, Reformed theology, Scripture, God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, humankind: sin, salvation, and service; the church, last, …
Introduction to Biblical Literature II – New Testament
The Bible is the foundational document for all of Christian theology. It offers a worldview through which to understand life and values and humankind and God. It presents God’s creative and redemptive acts on earth. It documents the history and …
Biblical Literature I – Old Testament
The Bible is the foundational document for all of Christian theology. It offers a worldview through which to understand life and values and humankind and God. It presents God’s creative and redemptive acts on earth. It documents the history and …
Herman Who?
The name “Herman” is associated with some interestingly diverse images: Herman’s Hermits (for their song, “There’s a Kind of Hush,” click here), Herman Melville (author of Moby Dick), Herman Bovinck (the theologian), and Herman (as in the comic strip). Of course, …
