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BIBLE REQUIRED

DBIB 110 Old Testament Survey
A historical survey of the Old Testament. Special attention will be given to the cultural back-ground, to the theological and contextual per-spectives, and to the practical application of ma-jor Old Testament themes.

DBIB 120 New Testament Survey

An examination of the New Testament and of the historical, social, economic and religious back-ground out of which Christianity arose.

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DTHE 230     Christian Faith and Ministry  

                                                                            

A cursory exploration of the Biblical truths and teachings of the Christian church.  Emphasis is placed on the charismatic interpretation of these truths, especially as expounded by Chancellor Oral Roberts.

DPRM 333    Ministry and Leadership Development (required)

                                      

A study of Biblical principles and methods of training believers for ministry and leadership in the church.  Attention is given to spiritual growth, development, and equipping needed for effective ministry and leadership.

 

DPRM 320    Ministry Practicum          

                                                                                     

The purpose of this ministry practicum is to provide the student with practical experience in ministerial responsibilities and in a broad range of roles performed in ministry.  Trainees gain competence in essential areas of local church ministry.  Three one-credit semesters of this practicum are required for a diploma.  One one-credit semester is required for an advanced certificate.

 

BIBLE ELECTIVES

DBIB 400       Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics)    

                                                         

A study of the problems and methods of Biblical interpretation, including the factors of presuppositions, grammar, literary and historical context, and the appropriate handling of the various kinds of literature found in the Bible.

DPRM 430    Evangelism 

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A course dealing with the evangelistic dimensions of the pastoral ministry in preaching, counseling, teaching, visitation, and training the laity for outreach.

 

DBIB 362       Life of Christ        

                                                                                                  

A study of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as presented in the Gospels and early Christian literature.

 

DPRM 340    Sermon Preparation  

                                                                                            

This course is designed to instruct the student in the proper interpretation and presentation of Biblical material through preaching.  Basic communication skills and sound principles of hermeneutics of Scripture are addressed, and attention is given to the Biblical perspective of preaching, principles of sermon construction, and sermon delivery.

 

DPRM 461    Prayer          

                                                                                                            

A study designed to assist the student in evaluating and developing a life of prayer.  Various approaches to prayer that have been described in Scripture and by Christian leaders are explored.

 

DPRM 301    Introduction to Christian Caregiving                                                                

A study designed to examine the “caring” aspect of the Christian life from theoretical, theological, and practical perspectives.  The integration of the theoretical and theological perspectives with practical experiences is implemented and evaluated.

 

DPRM 305    Teaching the Bible (required)      

                                                                      

Fundamental and advanced methods of Bible study relating to teaching situations in the church are studied.  Thorough consideration of background information is encouraged for proper understanding of Biblical situations and their applications to our present time.

 

DPRM 317    Principles of Biblical Counseling    

                                                                  

An introduction to basic concepts and procedures of Biblical counseling.  Its purpose is to acquaint the student with a biblically oriented approach to people helping.  The knowledge and skills gained may then be integrated into the student’s personal counseling style.

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