The educational mandate of the church is found in Paul’s charge to Timothy—“And the things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, these entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.” (2 Timothy 2:2)  Christian education involves more than the communication of information.  The content of teaching must be entrusted to students who are faithful to Christ.  Christ is the “corner stone” and central to our educational mission.

That mandate requires that both teachers and students be “faithful men.”  We desire seriously minded students who desire to gain knowledge about the faith so they can “teach others also” in whatever capacity Christ calls them to serve.  Course subjects must be communicated by professors who are above all faithful to Christ and His church.  This means that we look for the best students and professors.

The student-teacher relationship is central in our mission.  Students will receive instruction from men who are not only academically qualified but who have experience in the ministry of the church.  Our online educational approach encourages this class-to-teacher interaction.

We believe that a seminary education must be rooted in the purpose and mission of Jesus Christ.  While the scope of Christ’s mission is extensive, our education focuses on the academic aspect of Christian discipleship.

 

The Program of Study

Every program of study is built on four foundational academic fields: Bible, Theology, History, and Philosophy.  Classes in these four areas provide the substance for each degree program.

  • Bible – our foundational text. The Word of God informs us how to think about everything in life.  We emphasize that faculty member and graduate be “strong in the Scriptures.”
  • Theology – the result of understanding the Scriptures. We emphasize that Christians must be a people of sound doctrine.  Studying theology helps us to learn and systematically think about what we believe and the beliefs of Bible students throughout history.
  • History – provides the general backdrop for the ideas and actions of men. Studying history gives us a general understanding of the world and how ideas have played out in the world.
  • Philosophy – is necessary for understanding the ideas people live by. People are molded by the philosophical concepts they embrace.  Understanding how others think enables us to better understand our own ideas but also effectively communicate the gospel in our generation.

All classes will require reading the Great Books for their respective fields of study.