20 Courses
MIX 301 Global and Intercultural Ministries Self-Paced
This course is an introduction to Global and Intercultural Ministry. Our world has become a “global village,” and it is vital that Christian leaders demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to diverse cultures worldwide and in North America. Consequently, this course will explore both the challenge of understanding and of appreciating other cultures; and with the intention toward communicating the gospel more effectively—regardless of one’s geographical location. This course will integrate missiological concepts and principles with personal application and insights for ministry. Through the teaching and learning experiences of this course, the student will be exposed to and hopefully acquire basic tools (i.e., attitudes, knowledge, and skills) for effective intercultural relationships and Christian ministry.
BTX 2014 Methods of Bible Study (Correspondence)
An introduction to hermeneutics, the art of biblical interpretation, through the study of the principles of induction, the development of skills, and the use of various reference tools which are applied to specific books of the Bible.
PMX 4012 Pastoral Ministries (Self-Paced)
The Pastoral Ministries course will provide a survey of the tasks which accompany pastoral ministry in a local church setting. Emphasis will be placed on pastors as persons as well as the competencies needed for contemporary ministry.
CEX 201 Christian Education (Self-Paced)
This course is designed to introduce the educational ministry of the church. Special attention will be given to four broad topics: biblical, theological, and philosophical foundations; aspects of the teaching/learning process; the needs, abilities, and special considerations of teaching various groups of people; and the organization and design of the Christian education ministries of the local church.
THX 3022 Worship (Self-Paced)
This Worship Course will be a study of the biblical, theological, historical, and contemporary elements of Christian worship, including the use of the Christian year, Scripture, music, sacraments, liturgy, prayer, and the ministry of the Word. This course should enhance the student’s ability to plan, participate in, and lead acts of public worship.
GLR Kickstarter 2024/2025
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Supervised Ministry Experience
Students will demonstrate competence in practical ministry in a ministry context through supervised ministry experience. This will prepare the process of becoming an Ordained Minister.
CEX 4012 Church Leadership and Management (Self-Paced)
This course will introduce the student to basic principles of church leadership, church management, and parliamentary law. Through reading, observation, and reflection, the student will be prepared spiritually and practically to provide leadership in a local church.
HIX 4012 Wesleyan History & Discipline (Self-Paced)
This course is an introduction to the Discipline and a survey of the historical development of The Wesleyan Church. The student will be introduced to the doctrines, standards, practices and procedures that govern the church and the theological, historical, and sociological factors which have shaped the development of the denomination.
PMX 3012 Introduction to Homiletics (Self-Paced)
Homiletics is that branch of practical theology dealing with the art of preaching and delivering sermons. This course will cover the basic mechanics essential to that task. It is recognized that a proper methodology apart from what William E. Sangster called, “the plus of the Spirit” degenerates into professionalism. On the other hand, to avow a pious reliance on the Holy Spirit apart from considerable hours of study and careful thought is generally a shabby excuse for laziness. The preacher’s responsibility is to make the gospel as clear and winsome as possible. This lofty goal can only be realized by combining the meticulous mechanics of sermon preparation with “the plus of the Holy Spirit” in the selection of the theme, in the organization of the material, in the presentation in the pulpit, and in the response of the participants.
HIX 3012 General Church History (Self-Paced)
Church History provides a survey of the history of the Christian Church from its birth to the present day in the context of world history. Our focus in this course will be to trace ways that Christianity has both confronted and adopted the prevailing culture as followers of Christ have sought to be “in but not of the world." Attention is given to how the past impacts present and future ministry.
OTX207 Old Testament Elective - Prophets (Self-Paced)
The purpose of this course is to give the student an insight into the message of two of the biblical prophets, Jeremiah and Amos, and to provide guidelines and ideas in approaching the prophets both for personal study and for preaching.
BTX 2042 Inductive Bible Study SP 2023/2024
This course introduces the basic principles of inductive Bible study. Emphasis is also placed on identifying, understanding, and interpreting the various types of literature found in the Bible.
OTX1012 Old Testament Introduction (Self-Paced)
This course will enable the student to gain a clearer understanding of the Old Testament as whole, as well as its parts. Students will gain factual knowledge that can be passed along so that all can better know the God of the Old Testament and share His good news with others. The student will gain knowledge about the structure, content, history, and geography of the Old Testament.
OTX205 Old Testament Elective - Pentateuch (Self-Paced)
The purpose of this course is to give the student an insight into the first five books of the Old Testament, and to see how the message of these five books is definitive for the rest of Scripture.
NTX 1012 New Testament Introduction (Self Paced)
This course intends to provide a basic introduction to the content of the New Testament and its socio-cultural setting. Attention will be given to authorship, dating, composition, and general background/contextual issues. Various methods for studying the New Testament will be covered, with the aim of developing skills for close readings of scripture that inform life, preaching, and pastoral ministry.
CEX 2022 Spiritual Formation (Self-Paced) 2023
This course is designed for the personal and spiritual growth of the minister, exploring the biblical and historical foundations of the spiritual life, as well as methodologies and resources for developing Christian spirituality in the lives of others in cooperation with the work of the Holy Spirit. This course should enhance the student's ability to see the relationship between spirituality and ministry, and to discover principles for the enrichment of their own spirituality and to help Christian disciples grow in their relationships with Christ.
OTX206 Old Testament Elective - Poetry (Self-Paced)
A study of the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Canticles (Song of Solomon), analyzing the forms and functions of Hebrew Poetry, developing skills in the interpretation and utilization of poetic literature, noting comparable literature of the surrounding cultures, studying the characteristics of wisdom literature, and noting its contribution to the Old Testament.
NTX 2062 New Testament Elective: Acts (Self-Paced)
Studying online is a challenge for even the most disciplined student with the most robust set of academic skills. Online Orientation helps students prepare for success as an online student.