Acts Syllabus Fall 2015

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1 Acts Chet Lowe NT355 Acts (954) Credits chet@calvaryftl.org 9:00am 12:15pm Monday August 31 st December 7 th Classroom: (To Be Decided) Logos Software 5: Starter Library Living Water, Chuck Smith Surprised by the Voice of God, Jack Deere The Acts of the Holy Spirit through the apostle s lives is the inspired documentation of the church s foundational history. Luke faithfully records the manner by which spirit-filled men and woman purposed to give their lives for the gospel because of their love for Jesus Christ. As students of Scripture, we will explore and investigate each chapter to gain a better understanding of the experience of those days and the supernatural life we are called to as believers today. Inspired to live inspirational lives Edified and equipped for the work of the ministry Develop a greater love for Jesus Christ and His Word To understand the power of the Spirit through the book of Acts for our lives today To grow in grace All students should: Attend each scheduled class. If you are not able to do so, notify the Registrar s office. Bring your Bible, which will be our textbook. Spend time in prayer before class, asking God to prepare your heart, and read the text many times. Have a desire to allow God to teach you, and be open to the Holy Spirit working as He wills. Participate in all class discussions as this will be part of your grade

2 Class Discussions (25%) Each class will consist of discussing doctrinal points and life applications from the text from the previous week. Participation is vital for proper understanding of the text. Midterm Activity (20%) Activity to be given and completed. Final Exam (20%) Final Paper (20%) This creative paper will consist of five pages. The purpose is to ensure Biblical understanding of the book study. It must be typed, double-spaced and have one inch margins. Reference the CCBC Style Guide for formatting. Book Report (15%) Students will compare and contrast Living Water and Surprised by the Voice of God. The paper must be typed three pages, double-spaced and have one inch margins. It will be discussed in class as to the nature of the comparison. Reference the CCBC Style Guide for formatting.

3 Apologetics Simon J. Woodstock, M.A.R. TH363 Apologetics Credits simonwoodstock@calvarychapel.com 6:30 8:40 PM Wednesday September 2 nd December 9 th Classroom: (To Be Decided) David and Norman Geisler, Conversational Evangelism Paul Little, Know Why You Believe CCBC Apologetics Course Guide The course will consist of an examination and evaluation of the overall argument for the truthfulness of Christianity. Emphasis will be given to the nature of truth, the existence of God, evil, hell, the reliability of the Bible, archaeology, the deity of Christ, the resurrection of Christ, and other elements that comprise the core doctrines of Christianity. Throughout this course, contending historical and contemporary challenges to the Christian worldview will also be discussed at length. Doing so in hopes of both strengthening the student s personal relationship with the Lord, and also better equipping them for the biblically mandated task of personal evangelism. There are four (4) major assignments that will be graded in compilation towards the student s final grade for the course. 1) Weekly Quizzes: Every week for five weeks (starting on the second week of class) a closed book quiz will be administered at the beginning of each course session. Each of these weekly quizzes will consist of one Bible memory verse and one Apologetics definition, both of which will be relevant to what is being studied in class. Please use standard lined paper and a pen for all quizzes.

4 2) Research Exam: A Research Exam consisting of four (4) questions will also be administered during the semester and correct, biblically based, logically reasoned answers for each question are required from each individual student. The questions will be given out in class on September 16 th and you will have eight weeks to complete the examination project. This project is to be 7-8 pages in length (double-spaced) and is to be turned in no later than the beginning of class on November 11 th. The Research Exam is an open note, open book, and open source project that must be completed by each individual student. Additional formatting, layout, and sourcing issues will be discussed at the time the exam questions are given out. 3) Reading Assignments: There are two books that are required to be read for this class. You are required to read Conversational Evangelism by David and Norman Geisler from cover to cover by October 21 st. The student must also read Know Why You Believe by Paul Little in its entirety by the end of the semester (December 9 th ). Please read at a pace of two chapters per week, as correlating concepts from each book will be referenced regularly in classroom teachings and discussions. Note well: There will be no credit for any partial reading given to students whatsoever. In other words, you must read both assigned books in their entirety by their specific due dates in order to get any credit for the reading assignments. 4) Evangelism Experience Summary Assignment: During the course of the semester, each student is required to participate in at least one evangelism experience encounter out in the community. A list of suggested evangelism experience options will be handed out in class (e.g. one-to-one conversation, handing out tracts, retail store witnessing encounter, workplace evangelism, etc.). A written summary (1 page only) explaining the basic details of the experience will be due by December 2 nd.

5 Bibliology & Archaeology Joe Holden TH348 Bibliology & Archaeology (714) Credits 9:30a.m. 11:40a.m. Wednesday September 2 nd December 9 th Classroom: (To Be Decided) Logos Software 5: Starter Library Norman Geisler and William E. Nix, From God to Us: How We Got Our Bible (Revised & Expanded: 2 nd Edition) Archaeology & the OT PPT (e-file) Archaeology & the NT PPT (e-file) This course will explore the special nature and unique character of the Bible as a divine text. Emphasis will be placed on enabling the student to understand the process God used to reveal the Scriptures and pass down the 66 books of the Bible to us in their present form. Topics such as Bible and culture, prolegomena, theme, inspiration, canonization, transmission, translation, paleography, perspectives, archaeology, and historical reliability of the Bible will be addressed. At the conclusion of the course the student should have achieved the following measurable outcomes: 1. Knowledge of the origin and development of the Bible through the centuries. 2. Knowledge of the scribal transmission process and its contribution to establishing biblical reliability. 3. Knowledge of the inspiration, canonization, transmission and translation of the Old and New Testament. 4. Knowledge of the way secular society views the Christian Scriptures and a Christian rebuttal. 5. Knowledge of archaeological data, which has a direct and indirect impact on our understanding of the historical trustworthiness of the Bible. 1. Each student will be required to read selected chapters (see below) in From God to Us and submit a one-page typed summary evaluations for each chapter (typed, 12-point font, double spaced, include

6 name of book, chapter number and title, your name, date). The evaluations should consist of 1) summary of the content 2) describe a particular strength and weakness of what you read, and/or offer helpful suggestions on how Geisler & Nix can improve the book, and 3) practical application (spiritually apply what you read to your life). 2. The mid-term exam will consist mostly of multiple-choice, true/false, matching, and short answer type questions covering the lectures and course note materials. 3. The final exam will cover materials from lectures and course notes since the mid-term exam. It will be composed of the same format as the mid-term exam.

7 Bible Study Methods Andy Deane TH Credits andydeane@calvarychapel.com 9:00am 11:10am Thursdays August 27 th December 3 rd Logos Software 5: Starter Library Learn to Study the Bible (logos) Every Christian has heard of the wonderful benefits from studying the Scriptures, but many have never learned an effective approach for doing it. Bible study is more than simply reading the text; studying involves a systematic approach that leads to a much deeper understanding of the text. In this course, the inductive skills needed to arrive at a proper understanding of Scripture will be discussed. In addition, students will be introduced to a variety of study methods that will make time spent in God s Word an exciting adventure. (1) Learn how to have effective daily devotions and develop an appetite for God s Word. (2) Become skilled at the inductive method of observation, interpretation, and application. (3) Avoid interpreting the Bible in an erroneous fashion. Article Response: In Populi, read How to Read the Bible by C.H. Spurgeon and respond with at least two paragraphs how the Lord is convicting you about your Bible reading habits. What are some things you can do better when you are reading God s word? Bible Study #1: Perform a Daily Bread (chapter 6) method on 1 verse in Philippians 1. Bible Study #2: Complete a Five P s Method (chapter 14) on 3 verses of Philippians 2. Bible Study #3: An Exhaustive Questions (chapter 13) method on 3 verses of Philippians 3. Bible Study #4: Complete a Six Searches (chapter 12) method on Philippians 4. Bible Study #5: Perform a Vantage Point (chapter 28) method on Jonah 1. Bible Study #6: Complete the Alphabet Method (chapter 10) on Jonah 2. Bible Study #7: Create an Inductive Bible Study (chapter 17) chart using the skills you ve learned for every verse in Jonah 3. The chart should have four columns: Observation, Interpretation, Correlation and Application.

8 Bible Study #8: Perform a Word Study (chapter 23) on any one word in the book of Jonah. Bible Study #9: Complete a Translation Comparison (chapter 24) method on 1 verse in Jonah 4. Please use 5 translations in total. Bible Study #10: Perform a Bible Characters (chapter 20) study on the prophet Jonah. Bible Study #11: Complete the Book Overview (chapter 18) method for the book of Jonah. Bible Study #12: Perform the Meeting Jesus (chapter 32) method on any story a gospel. Extra Credit Paper: (Optional) Defend the Scriptures by responding with a one-page paper to the irrational interpretations you heard in the video on 10/01/15 using the sound interpretation skills that you ve learned. Correct the interpretation of at least 5 verses in the handout and cite the principle of interpretation you used for each. You will receive a handout in class that will give you the rest of the needed information. It counts as

9 Church History Robert Heckler CH Credits rkheckler@yahoo.com 6:30pm 8:40pm Thursday August 27 th December 8 th Classroom: (To Be Decided) Logos Software 5: Starter Library Drive By Church History CD Series This will be an overview of the major events, doctrines, and people who were used in the development of the Christian Church. For our format, we will begin with an introduction and study of the inferences of the church in the New Testament. This will be followed by dividing church history into seven distinct time periods and note how they correspond to the descriptions of the seven churches of the book of Revelation. It is in this light of this parallel that we will consider the church s doctrine and practice, as well as the political and social climates that shaped them. The objectives of this course will be as follows: 1) To examine the course of church history, given a time frame in which to review the events recorded from its inception to the present time. 2) To highlight the key players God used in His providential care of His Church, while looking at many of the external and internal threats which came against it. 3) To gain a Biblical perspective of church history by comparison to the seven churches in Revelation. Homework will entail the following: (1) Listening and taking notes on the CD series, Drive by Church History (2) Completion of homework assignments over material covered in that CD series (3) Completion of a research paper on one of the topics covered in the class

10 Homework will also be given to help you retain what you learn in this class (10 assignments worth 10 points each for a total of 100 points).

11 Colossians Dave Shepardson NT362 Colossians (951) Credits shep@calvarynuevo.org 6:30pm - 8:40pm Monday August 31 st December 7 th Classroom: (To Be Decided) Logos Software 5: Starter Library Martha King, An Exegetical Summary of Colossians, 2 nd ed. Colossians is considered to be the most concentrated Christology (study of Christ) in the New Testament. Using Colossians, the student will develop their own life-changing answer to the question Jesus posed to His disciples in Mat 16:15, But who do you say that I am? We will use both accurate exegesis (bringing out the author s intended meaning), and devotional interaction with God s Word to lay an unshakeable foundation of who Jesus Christ is, and what we are called to do about it. Students will learn how to draw out (exegete) the author s intended meaning using a standard interpretive approach, along with a summary of scholarly work on Colossians, You will also learn how to interact devotionally with God s Word focused on a specific subject (the grandeur of Jesus Christ). Students will leave with a much bigger picture of who Jesus Christ is, and prayerfully, a deeper relational walk with Him as their Lord. The coursework will be an equal mix of learning to draw out the author s meaning and applying it, in a transformational way, through devotional interaction with God s Word. You will learn how to summarize and outline the book, focusing on the major themes. Then devotionally apply those themes to your own life using journaling and prayer. In the textbook, you will see how multiple scholars draw out the author s intended meaning, and your homework assignments will help you learn to exegete a passage accurately using readily available tools. I will be primarily teaching from the ESV (English Standard Version). If you have an ESV, it will be easier for you to follow along. However, you are welcome to use any good essentially

12 literal translation (such as the NKJV). We will also be comparing the essentially literal translation of the ESV to the NLT and the AMP Bible versions. Note for Part-time students: If you have Logos software and plan to bring your laptop to class each week, I would recommend buying the required textbook, Martha King, An Exegetical Summary of Colossians, 2 nd ed. for your Logos software (at logos.com). If not, please purchase it in book form. We will be using this reference book in almost every class. If you have difficulty obtaining a copy of this textbook, please contact the instructor at the above phone number or . In addition, you will need a good commentary with background information for reading and study assignments. If you do not have Logos software please see the Recommended Resources below. You will also need an 8 ½ x 11 spiral notebook. I will be providing background information, notes, and journaling pages each week for you to add to your folder, which should also include your class notes.

13 Daniel Josh Black OT336 Daniel credits josh@cccanyonhills.org 6:30pm 8:40pm Thursday August 27 th December 3 rd Classroom: (To Be Decided) Logos Software 5: Starter Library John Walvoord, The Bible Knowledge Commentary This will be a chapter by chapter, verse-by-verse study of the book of Daniel. Known as the Apocalyptic Book of the Old Testament, Daniel holds the keys that unlock understanding of the book of Revelation, as the two partner each other very well. Some of the main topics of the book are the sovereignty of God, the biblical accounts of secular historical events, the preservation of Israel while in exile, and detailed accounts of major prophetical events. To establish an understanding of the main themes of the book of Daniel, as well as developing a working knowledge of each chapter. By going through Daniel you will grow in your admiration of God s sovereignty, knowing that He is in control of all the world s affairs. Also, you will be edified as you study Daniel s consistent and uncompromising faith in God, even though he was living under a dark society in unfortunate times. And finally, you will grow in your knowledge of Bible prophesy, as well as knowing the chronological order of prophetical events. There are four requirements: 1. Reading & Weekly Chapter Summaries of Walvoord s Commentary: You are required to read one chapter per week, while turning in homework for each chapter. Summery due dates are located on the next page of the syllabus. On the very last page of the syllabus I ve attached a Summary Outline that shows you how to do your summaries. 24% of the final grade

14 2. Mid-Term Test (Take home): You will be given the test in class, and will have one week to complete it. 20% of the final grade 3. Term Paper: You are required to write a 4-5 page paper on one of the following topics: Having Victory over Sin, Being a Light in a Dark Culture, The Meaning of Christ as Our Rock, The Fiery Furnace, Thrown into the Lion s Den, Christ in the Old Testament or the The Believer s Future Judgment. See the CCBC Style Guide for instructions on how to write and format your paper. 36% of the final grade. 4. Final Test (Take home): The test will be available on Populi and will have one week to take it. 20% of the final grade

15 Disciple Making Andy Deane PT330 Disciple Making Credits AndyDeane@CalvaryChapel.com 6:30pm-8:40pm Wednesdays Sept. 2nd Dec. 9th Logos Software 5: Starter Library 4 Chair Discipling by Dann Spader All believers are instructed in Matthew 28:19 to make disciples. This class is designed to equip every Christian with the heart and practical skills needed to begin making disciples personally. This course will offer an overview of different biblically based discipleship methods taught through lecture, group learning and in the field homework which applies to what is being taught. Students will learn how Jesus challenged people to progress in their relationship with him and how we can help others take the same steps. Each student will be asked to set up a discipleship relationship with someone outside of the class as a part of their homework. They will meet with that person once a week for five weeks to actually disciple them. Students will have a portion of class time dedicated to peer review groups discussing how their discipleship meetings went. By the end of the course each student should be much better equipped to develop their own disciple making plans for those the Lord brings them in the future. Memory Verses: 2 Timothy 2:2 and Matthew 28:19-20 by 10/21/15 using any translation. Reading & Response: Read 4 Chair Discipling as scheduled below. Answer every Ponderings question. Please bring your textbooks to class each week and be ready to discuss your chapter answers in small groups. Leave your textbooks with the teachers assistant on 10/14/15 for grading and remember to login to Populi to digitally verify your appendix reading on or before 12/09/15. Meeting Recap Forms: After you meet with the person you are discipling please fill out this form and hand it in after class. You ll meet in peer groups during class to encourage others. Alternate Assignment: If a student misses a discipleship meeting they are to reschedule it before the next class. If rescheduling is impossible then they will be required to write a three-

16 page essay on the topic they would have discussed at the discipleship meeting. Essays are to expound a minimum of 5 Bible verses and cite two academic resources from either the library or Logos Bible Study software.

17 Ephesians Jason Duff The Garden Fellowship NT360 Ephesians 2 Credits REQUIRED TEXT(S) 9:00a.m. 11:10a.m. Logos Bible Study Library Thursday The Book of Ephesians NKJV 8/27/15 12/3/15 The Book of Ephesians NLT Classroom (TBA) The Book of Ephesians is simply put a masterpiece of theology written by Paul the Apostle. This course will be an exegetical study of Ephesians, understating who we are in Christ, how that applies to the way we live, impacts every relationship we have and protects us from spiritual warfare. We will also take some time early in the class to discover the world of Paul in the first century and especially the world of Ephesus and Asia Minor. We will discover how that understanding of culture and history impacts what we see in the book of Ephesians. By completing this course, you should (1) know the historical and cultural background of the city of Ephesus and the book of Ephesians, (2) understand the world Paul lived in a how it impacted what he said to the Ephesians, (3) understand the content and structure of the book of Ephesians, and (4) demonstrate the ability to apply the message of Ephesians to your life and others. The course requirements are designed to help you understand and grasp the Holy Spirit s message in the book of Ephesians, and also to help you understand some of the background and side issues in the book as well. Your grade for this course will be based on the following course requirements: 1. Reading the Book of Ephesians. You will need to read the verses we are going to be covering in class prior to the actual class in three different versions. Two of the versions must be NKJV and the NLT, (use Logos) the third version can be any version of your choice. Due at the beginning of each class will be the Weekly Assignment report with the percentage of the text read, plus what you learned from the chapters both devotionally and theologically. An example of the Weekly Assignment is at the end of the syllabus. In additional to the Weekly reading, you will need to read the entire book of Ephesians in one sitting three times this semester. Each reading will be in a different translation of the

18 Bible and you will fill out the In one setting reading form each time attached to the back of the syllabus. 2. Exams. You will take three regular exams, which will cover things you should have picked up in the reading and during class teaching. There will also be a final exam on the last day of class that covers the previous few weeks of class material, plus key issues from the first three exams. 3. Paper or Project. You will write a five-page paper on one of four topics. Paper Topics #1 What was the cultural setting of the first century and specifically the city of Ephesus. What did the governments nationally and locally look like. How was truth communicated in the city of Ephesus? What did normal family life look like and how does all of this apply to what we read in the book of Ephesians. #2 Do a biography on the Apostle Paul. Under what circumstances did he grow up? How did he come to know the Lord? What was happening in his life while he was writing to the church at Ephesus and how does all of this effect what we read in the book of Ephesians. #3 Write your own commentary/bible study on Ephesians 5:17-6:9. Do not copy and paste someone else s commentary. I will know! Explain how God says we are to live in the everyday earthy relationship we have. What are the secrets to godly earthly relationships? Why is Ephesians 5:17-21 so important to every earthly relationship we have? Explain the text and apply it to your life. #4 Write your own commentary/bible study on Ephesians 6: Clearly explain what spiritual warfare is and how we are to be victorious. Explain what each item of armor of God was to the Roman solider and how it applies to what we need to put on to walk in victory. Do not copy and paste someone else s commentary. I will know! Explain the text and apply it to your life. Your paper must be at least 5 pages long. That does not include your title page and bibliography. If your paper is not at least five pages in length, you will loose 10 percent of your grade for your paper. If your paper does not include a bibliography, you will loose 10 percent on your paper. The paper must be done in the format required by the CCBC style guide. 4 sources of information must be used, only one can be the Bible and only one can be an Internet site. The paper must have a bibliography.

19 Ezra & Nehemiah Nate Holdridge OT374 Ezra and Nehemiah (831) Credits nh@calvary.com 1:15-5:00pm Monday-Thursday Block #1 August 31 st September 10 th Classroom: TBA Logos Software 5: Starter Library Alan Redpath, Victorious Christian Service Ministry of every shape and size is hard work. The periods of history described in Ezra and Nehemiah were periods of hard and wonderful work. Ezra and Nehemiah are bold books; in them the people built, the leaders led, and God's glory was manifested. As we devote one week to the study of each book, we will come away steeled and strengthened for the work God has called each one of us to individually. The goal of this course is to get the Word of God off the page and into your heart, to help develop you for the future God has for you. This will be done by obtaining a firm understanding of the historical setting of each book, along with the subsequent meanings of each surge of rebuilding done by the people. The hope for our time together is for Ezra and Nehemiah to become friends for you to lean on in the years to come, especially by focusing on the different leadership lessons revealed throughout both books. Complete reading of Victorious Christian Service by Alan Redpath. 2-3 page essay on leadership attributes found in Ezra.

20 The Book of Genesis Mark Nigro OT310 Genesis x Credits marknigro@calvarychapel.com 8:30am-11:45am Monday August 31 st December 7 th The Holy Bible Logos Bible Study Library Course Readers This course will cover every verse in Genesis. By unearthing the many treasures of this amazing book, we will learn how biblical history and theology are inseparable. Genesis is the most foundational book of the Bible, accounting for the origins of the universe, humanity, marriage, sin and suffering, the worldwide flood and of course, Israel. Of special interest is Genesis 3:15, the protoevangelium, the realization of which unfolds in the remaining 65 books of the Bible. Students can expect to gain a working knowledge of Genesis main themes and a foundation for Scripture s core doctrines. Towards that end, students will work through the most challenging portions of Genesis with interactive homework assignments. Finally, we will draw practical application from the many life-lessons of Genesis renowned protagonists. Four Interactive Reading Assignments 80 % (20% each). Homework consists of four mini essays throughout the semester, aimed to familiarize you with a doctrinally essential and challenging portion of Genesis. Study the Readers and relevant portions of Genesis before answering the questions for each essay below. Meet the word count and exceed if needed but not by more than 50 words. Use 12-point Times New Roman, double spaced and include a cover page, page numbers and a bibliography for all citations. Cite all your sources. Without citations a perfect grade will not be possible. Follow the CCBC Style Guide. 1. The Six Days of Creation (500 words) due 9/21 Genesis 1:1-2:25 leads some to a literal interpretation of six, 24-hour creation days while others hold to a day/age theory with theistic evolution as the mechanism. Study the Readers provided

21 plus two additional sources of your choice and decide what you agree/disagree with and why. Articulate and support your position. 2. The Sons of God and the Giants (500 words) due 10/12 Scholars are divided on whether or not the term Sons of God in Genesis 6:1-8, refers to angelic beings that copulated with human daughters of men. Study the Readers provided plus two additional sources of your choice and decide what you agree/disagree with and why. Articulate and support your position. 3. God s Covenant with Abraham (500 words) due 11/2 The New Testament draws essential doctrine from the account of God s covenant with Abraham in Genesis 12 and 15. For example, Paul leans heavily on it for his soteriology in books like Romans and Galatians. Study the Readers provided plus two additional sources of your choice and explain how God s covenant with Abraham lays the foundation for the gospel of grace. 4. The Election of Jacob over Esau (500 words) due 11/23 In Genesis 25-33, we have the birth, blessing and separation of Jacob and Esau. The apostle Paul draws on this account to lay the foundation for the sovereignty and fairness of God s choice (the doctrine of election) with his choice of Jacob. Study any five sources of your choice and state what you agree/disagree with and why. Articulate and support your conclusion about election. 5. Final Exam 20 %. Due 12/7 The final exam consists of multiple choice and true-or-false questions. You will have 1.5 hours to complete the exam online via Populi. You may use a Bible but not a study Bible.

22 Homiletics Ted Leavenworth PT327 Homiletics Credits ted@reliancechurch.org 6:00pm 8:10pm Tuesday September 1 st -December 8 th Classroom: (TBD) Logos Software 5: Starter Library Haddon Robinson Biblical Preaching This class will focus on helping each student learn to effectively preach and teach the Bible. The Bible is God s primary means of communication with man and He uses men and women to communicate His Word that the Church might better know and understand God and His ways. This class will therefore focus on the who, what, where, when, why s and how s of expository preaching and teaching. Each student will be aided as a studier and applier of God s Word as well as sharpened in observing, interpreting and communicating the truth of Scripture, line upon line and precept upon precept. Our focus will be on Expository Preaching with each student being instructed and evaluated on the following areas: HERMENEUTICS The science (principles) and art (task) by which the meaning of the biblical text is determined. EXEGESIS: the determination of the meaning of the biblical text in its historical and literary contexts. EXPOSITION: the communication of the meaning of the text along with its relevance to present-day hearers. HOMILETICS: the science (principles) and art (task) by which the meaning and relevance of the biblical text are communicated in a preaching situation.

23 Ten homework assignments shall be required, consisting of: Weekly chapter summaries ( words) each chapter, due at the beginning of class. Additionally - Two written assignments are required: Due on October 13 th - Select a Bible text and provide an Expository Sermon Outline of that text, which will include an introduction, the body, and the conclusion of the sermon. The body of the sermon will include your main preaching point, sub-points and illustrations/applications. All points as well as illustrations/applications should be related to and in amplification of the main point. Due on November 17 th - Select a Bible text and Provide an Expository Sermon Outline of that text, which will include an introduction, the body, and the conclusion of the sermon. The body of the sermon will include your main preaching point, sub-points and illustrations/applications. All points as well as illustrations/applications should be related to and in amplification of the main point. For the Final Exam, each student will be required to prepare and preach a short expository sermon to the class.

24 Isaiah Rick Lancaster OT332 Isaiah Credits rick@calvaryfv.com Time: 9:00am 12:15pm Tuesdays September 1 st December 8 th Classroom: (To Be Decided) Logos Software 5: Starter Library Seeing the glory of Christ in Isaiah. Though Isaiah relates God s judgment upon those who reject Him, some of the most beautiful and profound prophecies of the Messiah are found in this powerful book. This will be a chapter-by-chapter, expositional study. It is our objective to establish an understanding of the main themes, concepts, and doctrines of Isaiah. We will also explore the major prophetic messages and examine their application for the people of God today. It will also be one of our objectives to develop a better knowledge of God and a better understanding of what He expects from His people. Reading The student is to complete the required reading assignments according to the course schedule. Every week prior to the beginning of class each student is to have read the Scripture to be covered in the class. Each week s reading assignment will be verified through Populi. Expositional Paper #1 The student is to write a 4 to 6 page paper based on Isaiah 9:6 describing how each of the titles given to the Messiah relates to New Testament believers. Please follow the CCBC Style Guide for formatting and citation requirements. Expositional Paper #2 The student is to write a 4 to 6 page paper focusing on The Prophecies of the Messiah Isaiah 53 Fulfilled by Jesus Christ. Please follow the CCBC Style Guide for formatting and citation requirements. Notes Each student is to turn in at least two pages of notes for each class period at the end of the semester on December 8 th. These notes must be clearly titled and dated for each week to receive credit. Notes will be turned in on Populi. Final Exam The Final Exam will consist of Matching, True/False, and Multiple Choice questions from the material found in the book of Isaiah.

25 James Kenny Kagawa NT370 James Ext Credits kennykagawa@calvarychapel.com 6:30pm 8:40pm Wednesday September 2 nd December 9 th Classroom TBA Logos Bible Study Library Book 1: Walvoord & Zuck, Bible Knowledge Commentary Book 2: Andrew Murray, Absolute Surrender We will be studying verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter through the book of James. We will seek to allow the Holy Spirit to give us revelation and insight into this small, yet powerful book. To learn the foundational Biblical principles found in James in order to apply it to one s life, with the goal of becoming more Christ like. 1. Required Reading: 1) The commentary for this class is the Bible Knowledge Commentary by Walvoord & Zuck. Each student will be required to read the section pertaining to the next class lecture prior to class. A one page summary/outline and application of what the section of Scripture is communicating is due each week. 2) The book Absolute Surrender by Andrew Murray by December 9 th. 2. Topic Paper: Faith without works is dead. A 4 to 6 page, 12 pt. font, double-spaced paper is due on November 11 th. Explaining James 2:24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. How does this correlate with Romans 5:1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,? Do the two contradict? Why or why not? 3. Weekly Memory Verses: At the beginning of at each class we will have a memory verse quiz on the pre-selected verses listed below.

26 4. Class Notes: 1 page of notes for each class/lecture will be required to turn in on Dec. 2 nd. 5. Final Exam: Your final will be a series of fill in the blanks through selected memory verses. Example: Knowing that the of your produces.

27 Gospel of John Pastor Clark Van Wick NT354 John Credits ccbf@ccbf.net 8:45am 12:00pm Tuesday September 1 st - December 8 th Classroom: (To Be Decided) Logos Software 5: Starter Library Bible This course hopes to bring transformation to the student through a verse-by-verse study of John s gospel; it is designed to impart exegetical understanding leading to a Christ focused passion through the text, for His glory. To not only learn about the life of Jesus Christ, but to see how it applies to our lives today. As we come together, it s not about simply rising to intellectual assent. Though we want to learn and know more about this wonderful book. It s about having the Word of God transform our lives so we become more like the Lord. So I pray as we study God s Word and get into God s Word, that God s Word gets into us. And that we are touched and transformed into His image. All students should: Attend each scheduled class. Refer to the Absence Policy below. Bring your Bible, which will be our textbook. Spend time in prayer before class, asking God to prepare your heart, and read the text. Have a desire to allow God to teach you, and be open to the Holy Spirit working as He wills.

28 Weekly Homework, 25% of your grade. Students are to complete the attached worksheet each week previewing the chapters of John that will be covered in class. These worksheets are due prior to the start of class every week, they may be submitted hardcopy or through Populi. Mid Term Exam, 25% of your grade. The Mid Term Exam will be available on Populi for one week. Final Exam, 25% of your grade. The Final Exam will be available on Populi for one week. Book Report, 25% of your grade. Read the entire book of John. Then, following the CCBC Style Guide, write a 3-4 page paper on the Gospel of John. In addition to the Bible you must reference two academic sources.

29 Joshua Jonathan Done OT315 Joshua Credits jonathandone@hotmail.com 6:30pm 8:40pm Monday August 31 st December 7 th Classroom (TBA) Logos Software 5: Starter Library Victorious Christian Living by Alan Redpath This course will be a verse-by-verse study through the book of Joshua. As we look at Joshua (a type of Christ), leading his people into the Promised Land, something that Moses (type of the law) had been unable to do, the applications to the Christian life become obvious. We will examine the theme of the Promised Land as a picture of the victorious life of faith. We will be looking to see Jesus as we study this Old Testament book. As the Holy Spirit leads, exposition will be given and application made. This promises to be an enjoyable and practical course of study. It is desired that the format of the class be interactive where appropriate, and the sessions will often begin with worship and sharing. The course textbook is to be studied by the students outside of classroom time for their own edification, and to assist with required coursework. For clarity of recording questions should be written and submitted during the break and will be addressed as class resumes. Classroom notes are to be taken. The course goal is first and foremost that the student would grow in the Love and Grace of our Lord through this study in the Word. Secondly that the student would gain a deeper revelation of Jesus Christ, The King of Kings, Lord of Lords, the Almighty God, and fall more deeply in love with Him, whilst gaining an intimate knowledge of the Book of Joshua. The third goal is that the student would make practical application of all that is learned this semester, and be challenged and changed by the experience. There are three requirements: 5. Students are to complete the attached worksheet each week previewing the chapters of Joshua that will be covered in class. These worksheets are due prior to the start of class every week, they may be submitted hardcopy or through Populi. As apart of the weekly homework students will also need to read the assigned chapters from the textbook

30 Victorious Christian Living. There will be weekly reading verification checks on Populi. This will constitute 30% of your final grade. 6. The Midterm Paper will consist of a five to seven-page research paper on a subject covered in the course material. A list of potential subjects will be handed out by the third week of class. Students may also request to do a subject of their choice that must be approved by the course instructor. Do not cut and paste or regurgitate commentaries. The CCBC Style Guide must be followed in order to receive full credit. This paper will constitute 30% of your final grade. 7. The Final Paper will be a five to seven-page introduction to the book of the Bible you are studying in your course. Your intended audience is a person who is going to read this book for the first time. The reader needs to know some basic information about the book before he/she starts reading. Your paper must include: a. An explanation of the book s title and date of composition. b. Information about the book s author and audience that helps the reader understand the book (consider their historical setting, geographical setting, etc.). c. An outline of at least a half-page in length that shows the structure and contents of the book. d. A brief commentary approximately one page in length that summarizes what the book says (focus on the author s original intended meaning as understood by the original audience). A short summary of what the book reveals about God, His plan, and His people (focus on its theology). e. A short summary of how followers of Jesus today should respond to the message of the book (focus on its significance for life in Christ today). This paper will constitute 40% of your final grade

31 Mark Pastor John Bonner NT35 Mark Credits johnlbonner@yahoo.com 6:30pm 8:40pm Monday August 31 st December 7 th Classroom: (To Be Decided) Logos Software 5: Starter Library R. Kent Hughes, Jesus, Servant and Savior a Commentary on Mark s Gospel Gospel of Mark Course Guide The goal of this verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter, expositional study of the entire Gospel of Mark is to meet Jesus the Servant in an applicable, up-close and refreshing way, and to gain a good working knowledge of the second of the four Gospel narratives found in the New Testament. Over the next 15 weeks, after completing the 30 required hours of classroom instruction, and 30 hours of homework to fulfill the course requirements, the student of this class should be able to: 1. Know the basic content of the message of the Gospel of Mark. 2. Identify the major themes of Mark s Gospel 3. Discern major problem passages in the Gospel of Mark and their possible solutions. 4. Gain a greater appreciation for the canonical contributions of the Gospel of Mark 5. Grow in spiritual maturity through careful and consistent application of the principles found in the Gospel of Mark 1. Required Reading: Read the entire Gospel of Mark twice during the duration of the course, in two different versions. It is best to read the entire Gospel, all sixteen chapters, in one sitting. Due dates for this assignment will be October 26 and December 7, 2015, and reading checks will be taken. There is no substitute for reading the Scriptures! R. Kent

32 Hughes Jesus, Servant and Savior Commentary of the Gospel of Mark, will also be read in its entirety, and highlights will be noted in the Mark Course Guide. 2. Course Guide: A completed course guide with detailed notes, memory verses and maps will be handed in for grading the last day of the course. Students with sloppy or incomplete sections will be marked down. This should be a valuable resource for years to come! 3. Term Paper: A typed, eight page (minimum) term paper will be handed in at 6:30 pm on November 30, entitled Lessons On Discipleship from the Gospel of Mark. In addition to citations from class lectures, a minimum of four additional citations must be given from other sources, including one from the Hughes commentary. A title page should accompany your paper, as well as a bibliography, making the total report 10 minimum pages in length, using 12 point Ariel font, with MLA style footnotes, and one inch margins. Plagiarism constitutes a failure for the entire course. 4. Final Exam: A Populi produced final exam of 50 questions will be taken covering class lecture, memory verses, as well as from information gleaned from the required reading.

33 Marriage Talks Name Larry Hansen Phone :30pm 8:40 pm Thursdays 8/27 12/3 Classroom: (To Be Decided) CL335 Marriage Talks 2 Credits Logos Software 5: Starter Library Growing Together As a Couple, Brian & Cheryl Brodersen This class is a time of discussion for couples and singles where subjects concerning the marriage relationship are discussed. We will allow Scripture to reveal how a Christ-centered marriage is foremost in a covenant-union between a man and a woman. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to recognize God s design and intent in both marriage and family. You should also have a basic understanding of biblical masculinity and femininity as they pertain to the family unit and the marriage covenant. * Book Report: Growing Together as a Couple by Brian and Cheryl Brodersen Follow the CCBC Book Report Guidelines. * Topic Reports Students are required to write a one-page research essay on the topic(s) that will be covered in class that week. Essays are to be submitted prior to the start of class each week. Students should include references from the course textbook or other resources in order to write each essay. Essays are to be 12pt, Times New Roman font. Follow the CCBC Style Guide for formatting. * Class Participation

34 Missionary Biographies Alina Krishcko CH321 Missionary Biographies (714) Ext Credits alinakrishcko@calvarychapel.com 6:30pm 8:40pm Thursdays August 27 th December 3 rd REQUIRED TEXT(S) From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya By Ruth Tucker This course will explore the lives of various well-known Christian missionaries in history, starting from the Great Century of Missions, the 1800s to modern day missionaries. Each week we will take an in-depth look at the life and ministry of a different missionary in order to draw out practical life lessons as well as develop a greater perspective of ministry on the mission field. There are three main objectives in this course: 1) to strengthen your walk with Jesus Christ by studying those who simply surrendered to and obeyed God 2) to grow in your knowledge of these missionary lives so that you will be able to encourage and share with others what you have learned 3) to build up your faith through studying the lives of those who have gone before us. SUMMARY OF There are three requirements: 1. Each week you will be asked to read a specific chapter of From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya by Ruth A. Tucker and turn in a summary (1 ½ - 2 pages total) including each of the missionaries in that chapter and what you learned from them. The weekly homework will be worth 40% of your final grade.

35 2. The Midterm Paper (due Oct 22 nd ) will be a 3-5 page book report on the life of a missionary not discussed in class (details to follow). The Midterm Paper will be worth 40% of your final grade. 3. Pick a missionary to pray for throughout the duration of the semester. At the beginning of the semester write your missionary and find out their prayer requests, then at the end of the semester write your missionary again and encourage them in the work they re doing. Submit both letters as part of your homework Worth 20% of your final grade

36 Missions Mark Nigro MI301 Missions x Credits marknigro@calvarychapel.com 9:15am 11:25am Wednesdays September 2 nd December 9 th Logos Bible Study Library Book 1: Let the Nations be Glad! by John Piper Missions is a major branch of theology, therefore every serious student of Scripture should undertake at least a preliminary study of it. Students in this course can expect to explore the biblical theology behind missions coupled with a wide array of its practical aspects, the exposure to which will take place mostly in class with teaching and hands-on, interactive projects and discussions. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, this is a diversified course for ALL believers irrespective of one s doctrinal position on the subject or sense of ministerial calling. Every Christian belongs to one or more of the following categories relevant to this course: 1. Those God is calling to Go and Serve 2. Those God is calling to Send and Support 3. Those God is calling to Stay and Disciple The expected outcomes from this course include and will exceed the following five areas: 1. Biblical Foundation for the Theology of Missions in the Old and New Testaments 2. Practical Knowledge of, and a Personal Passion for, Making Disciples in the Kingdom 3. Practical Understanding of Missionary Life and Cross Cultural Ministry 4. Vision for Missions Ministry Abroad and in the Local Church 5. Perspective and Preparation for God s Calling to Missions-related Ministry 6. Reading Assignments and Reaction Papers 40%.

37 Read the chapter due in Let the Nations be Glad! by J. Piper and write a Reaction paper (200 words), NOT A SUMMARY. State what and why you agree/disagree with the author. 12 pt., Times New Roman font. Upload as a PDF on Populi. 7. Expositional Paper on the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20) 40% Write an expositional paper on The Great Commission from Matthew 28: Respect the indicated word count and discuss the following: i. What is the primary emphasis of the Great Commission? 200 words ii. Connect the Great Commission to the Old Testament 200 words iii. In what way is the Great Commission for every believer? 200 words iv. How is the Great Commission achieved in the book of Acts? 200 words v. How will you personally respond to the Great Commission? 200 words The student must interact with and cite a minimum of three commentaries in addition to John Piper s book Let the Nations be Glad! Follow the CCBC Style Guide and utilize 12-point Times New Roman font with double spacing. Include a separate cover page and page numbers throughout. Include a bibliography for all citations. Without a bibliography and citations for all resources employed, a perfect grade will not be possible. Make frequent reference to Scripture when writing and refer to your class notes where applicable. 8. Final Exam 20 %. The final exam will consist of a series of questions in true/false and multiple choice format, relating to the material covered from our first to our final class. The exam will be executed via Populi. See the course schedule for due dates.