Summer Modules

T-SY 301 Bible Doctrine III 2 Credits – Dr. Cole

A systematic study of the Bible’s teaching concerning sin and the various facets of salvation.

T-HI 401 Baptist History and Beliefs 3 Credits – Mr. Stearns

A survey of the history of Baptists, including an analysis of the views of Baptist origins in the 16th century, the emergence of Baptists in 17th century England, Baptist growth in the American Colonies, and Baptist history to the present day. This course includes an examination of the historic distinctives of Baptist belief, with special attention given to the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, especially as they differ from the beliefs and practices of other denominations. The course will also highlight the importance of the Baptist name and heritage in the contemporary pluralistic religious context. Fundamentalism in general, and the part Baptists and Presbyterians have had in that movement will also be highlighted, as well as the element of separatism that appears throughout Baptist history.

T-SY 307 Apologetics and Evangelism 3 Credits – Dr.Valdez 

This course focuses on different apologetic approaches to evangelism in order to equip the student for Gospel conversations with unbelievers. Emphasis is placed on developing biblical answers to the challenging questions of atheists, skeptics, agnostics, and believers of other worldviews. In addition, students explore strategies such as Conversational Evangelism, Tactics, Informal Surveys, and general conversation starting tips to facilitate engagement with friends and strangers alike. The course engages the student both theoretically and practically, combining lectures and practical applications.

M-PT 208 Church Revitalization 2 credits – Mr. Anderson

Instruction in both practice and theory relating to the revitalization of churches in North America. Topics include: Leadership development, Leading change, Creating the right ministry scorecard, Creating and casting vision, Conflict resolution, Evangelism, Worship, Preaching, Discipleship ministry, Building the right church culture, and Multi-cultural ministry dynamics.

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M-ED 432 Middle School Curriculum and Instruction 3 credits – Dr. Stupka

Examines the curriculum, environment, student, teacher, and the instructional processes used to address the needs of the middle school student. Various instructional methods will be highlighted including interdisciplinary teaching, cooperative learning, and inquiry-based instruction. Authentic assessment strategies will also be presented and developed. Prerequisites: M-ED 202 Elementary Methods and Materials or M-ED 206 Secondary Methods and Materials and M-ED 430 The Middle School Student

G-HU 205 Adolescent Literature 2 Credits – Wooster

A study of literature written for and read by adolescents. Emphasis is placed on evaluation of adolescent literature, methods of choosing books related to reading interest levels, promoting reading as an enjoyable and meaningful activity, and developing competence in presenting literature to adolescents.

T-SY 302 Bible Doctrine IV 2 Credits – Dr. Cole

This course is a systematic study of the doctrines of the Church and the End Times. The section on the Church will focus on issues such as its definition, uniqueness, government, ordinances, discipline, and ministries (including ecclesiastical associations) in the present dispensation. The perspective is from a historic Baptist perspective, though other views are discussed. The End Times section discusses types of death, the Millennium as the central event of God’s eschatological program, and the resulting implications to the Pretribulational Rapture of the Church, the Tribulation events, and the Second Coming of Christ.

T-SY 304 Apologetics and Worldview 3 Credits – Mr. Stearns

This course seeks to inform students on various topics related to apologetics. Topics include the nature and importance of worldviews, tactics for apologetic discussions, critical thinking skills through comparing opposing ideas, a survey of current apologetic methods, the study of Biblical material related to the apologetic task, development of a personal philosophy of apologetics, and discussing New Atheism and the problem of evil.

T-SY 305 Creation Apologetics 3 Credits – Dr. Valdez

This course seeks to implement the basic tools of critical thinking and logic in the careful consideration of the origins debate. The course combines an introduction to critical thinking with practical applications in defense of the Young Earth Creationist position on origins. Emphasis is placed on practical application.

M-ED 207 Human Relations for Teachers 2 Credits – Dr. Stupka