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Bible / Degree Completion Program
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Semester One (12/15 credits)
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Elective
(3 credits)
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Chosen from electives offered |
Professional Course
(3 credits)
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BIB 100D - Introduction to the Bible
(3 credits)
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A foundational course providing an overview of the Bible and instruction on how to read the text. This course includes a study of canonicity, ancient and modern versions, and the importance of the Word of God for faith and life. |
BIB 101D - The Pentateuch
(3 credits)
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A study of the five books of Moses as the foundational text to the Old and New Testaments. |
THE 100D - Introduction to Christian Theology
(3 credits) |
An introduction to major doctrines of Christianity and to theological method: biblical, systematic, and historical theology. The relevance of the truths of these doctrines to life is explored. |
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Semester Two (12/15 credits)
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Elective
(3 credits)
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Chosen from electives offered |
Professional Course
(3 credits)
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BIB 201D - The Old Testament
(3 credits)
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A study of the Old Testament building upon the foundation of the Pentateuch. Attention is given to the Old Testament as the context for the New Testament. |
BIB 211D - The Gospels
(3 credits)
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A study of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and their unique contribution to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Attention is given to the relationships between the Old Testament text and each gospel. |
THE 301D - Church History
(3 credits)
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A study of the church from A.D. 100 to the present. Attention is given to important historical events, the development of church doctrine, and the relationship of the church to society. |
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Semester Three (12/15 credits)
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Professional Course
(3 credits)
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BIB 311D - The New Testament
(3 credits)
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A study of the New Testament, building upon the Gospels, demonstrating the interrelationship of the books |
INT 491D - Research Writing and Project Design
(3 credits)
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The Applied Research Project is the opportunity for students to synthesize the competencies they have acquired from the degree completion curriculum, research, and their work experience. The topic must have practical application to the student's personal life or career setting. The project design consists of a description of the problem to be studied, correlating questions about the topic to be research, and biblical and literature reviews leading to a description of a proposed program or evaluation. |
THE 311D - The Triune God
(3 credits)
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A study of the nature and work of the God of the Bible in His triunity, including an exploration of the implications for the Christian life. |
THE 401D - Apologetics
(3 credits)
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A study of the defense of the Gospel based on arguments for truth concerning God, man, and salvation in interaction with various approaches to truth both past and present. |
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Semester Four (12/15 credits)
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Professional Course
(3 credits)
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BIB 401D - Wisdom Literature
(3 credits)
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A study of Old Testament and New Testament wisdom texts. The student is challenged to think and act according to biblical wisdom. |
BIB 411D - Romans
(Part IV)
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An exposition of the book of Romans with reference to Pauline theology as a whole. Paul's use of the Old Testament and the book's significance in the church and society are examined. |
INT 492D - Professional Field Integration
(3 credits)
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The Applied Research Project is the opportunity for students to synthesize the competencies they have acquired from the degree completion curriculum, research, and their work experience. The project integration consists of a design creation, implement of an intervention, and written documentation of the Project. Student presents the completed project in a presentation. |
THE 312D - The Narrative of Redemption
(3 credits)
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A study of God's work in bringing salvation to the world from the original creation to the new creation through Jesus Christ, tracing the development of the doctrine through church history. |
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Professional Courses
Discipleship Counseling
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CSG 221D - Counseling Ministry
(3 credits)
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A course designed to help the student develop a philosophy of counseling and to evaluate counseling paradigms and the suppositions that underlie them. Students also study personality types and common issues associated with helping ministry. |
CSG 222D - Applied Biblical Counseling
(3 credits)
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A course designed to enhance the student’s understanding of biblical counseling and orient students to common counseling concerns including the particulars of working in individual, marriage, family, and group settings. Students begin to develop the maturity and knowledge base to be effective counselors. |
CSG 321D - Moral and Legal Issues in Christian Counseling
(3 credits)
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A course that investigates the legal, ethical and moral standards that govern Christian counseling. Students learn how to design and conduct counseling ministries that comply with biblical, state and industry standards. |
CSG 421D - Marriage and Family Counseling
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An in-depth examination of love, marriage and the relationships within the family. Insight into the goal and process of marriage and family counseling is gained as the complex nature of problems related to marriage and family life is explored. |
Educational Concepts
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EDU 271D - Instructional Philosophy
(3 credits)
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An introductory study of the philosophical thought, theories, and nature of learning and instruction. |
EDU 272D - Teaching Concepts
(3 credits)
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An introductory study of teaching methodology in which students examine the models for teaching, the nature of the student, the role of the teacher and the purpose of curriculum. |
EDU 371D - Organization and Administration
(3 credits)
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An introductory study of issues and topics selected to prepare students in the leadership and oversight of church and para-church educational programs. Special emphasis is given to the organizational theory to create and build a community of learners. |
EDU 471D - Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners
(3 credits)
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An introductory study which explores issues involved in teaching many different learners. The course examines the connection between language and culture, cross-cultural communication, and social issues. |
Ministry Leadership
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CHM 101D - Nature and Purpose of the Local Church
(3 credits)
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A study of biblical statements regarding the nature of the local church as God's special instrument in the world today, including a study of the purpose for the church and its function in producing spiritual and numerical growth. The course also includes a survey of church organization and the function of church officers. |
CHM 121D - Ministry Leadership and Management
(3 credits)
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A study of a basic biblical philosophy of ministry and biblical principles of organization and administration relating to the local church and Christian organizations. Special attention is given to leadership, planning and management. |
CHM 241D - Foundations of Teaching and Preaching
(3 credits)
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A study of the principles and skills necessary to effectively communicate Scripture through teaching and preaching. Opportunities are provided to practically develop these skills in the students' ministry setting. |
CHM 314D - Cultural Issues in Ministry
(3 credits)
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A study of communication and ministry across cultural barriers, investigating the difficulties, and seeking to understand the tools and actions needed to bridge the differences. The focus of the course is on missions, foreign and domestic that reach into cultures other than one's own. |
Organizational Management
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ORL 221D - Communication Concepts
(3 credits)
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An introductory study of the concepts of effective oral and written communication, including how to function in small groups and organizational settings as well as interpersonal relationships. |
ORL 222D - Accounting and Finance
(3 credits)
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An introductory study of the theories of finance and their application to decision making. Special attention is given to banking services, financial statements, business statistics, and financial problems in both profit and non-profit organizations. |
ORL 321D - Organizational Leadership
(Part IV)
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An introductory study of the personal and professional dimensions of leadership. Special emphasis is on assisting students to develop a personal code of ethics and assess their own behavior. |
ORL 421D - Change Theory
(3 credits)
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An introductory study of the role of organizational change and decision-making within church and professional communities. The course will provide an overview of the topic through the use of case studies. |
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BIB 321D - Old Testament Prophets
(3 credits)
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A study of the prophetic books (Isaiah-Malachi), including a chronology of the prophets with special attention given to the religious, social and political messages of the prophets. |
CHM 342D - Evangelism and Discipleship
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A study of the nature, purpose, and process of biblical evangelism, and its application to various ministries. New Testament discipleship principles and their application are also studied. Special emphasis is placed upon building discipling relationships and small group ministry. |
ENG 121D - Writing Seminar
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A study of essay writing and research principles. It examines the elements and practice of clear, concise and literate writing. The course focuses on the ability to develop a good workable thesis into a finished product of a well-developed essay and short research paper. |
HUM 441D - Contemporary Culture: Perspective/Issues
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A study that seeks to develop Christian perspectives on human culture and relate them to specific cultural issues facing Christians today. An initial segment of study on cultural perspectives is followed by an application of these to selected current issues. |
MIS 441D - Intercultural Communication
(3 credits)
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A study of the principles of effective communication with a focus on the special problems involved in communicating the gospel across cultural and subcultural boundaries. |
THE 451D - Church and Eschatology
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A study of the distinct origin, nature and destiny of the church, and an analysis of the scriptural teaching concerning prophecy and things to come, including a delineation of the dispensational-premillennial position of the University. |
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Degree Completion Program
Philadelphia Biblical University
200 Manor Ave. Langhorne, PA 19047-2990
United States of America
Phone: 215.702.4362
Toll-Free: 800.423.8262
Fax: 215.702.4855
E-Mail: degree.completion@pbu.edu
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