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CURRICULUM

We have designed a curriculum tailored to cover a two-year period, for our undergraduates of General Bible I and II. A one-year period for our undergraduate of Advance Theology. This will give the student an opportunity to survey the entire Bible from different perspectives along with basic doctrines of the Bible.

***There is also a one-year selective certificate course called, "Pastoral Excellence." This course is for Pastors and the heads of their different departments in the church.

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NB.  The certificate that is awarded at this level is given by the "Shophar of Praise Tabernacle Bible School", a "Chartered School" of the Family of Christ Theological Seminary.

Course 101 - The Bible

      The Bible is the greatest book of all times and is relevant for seasons, times and ages. This course is a survey concerning how we got our Bible, beginning with the Source, authorship, authenticity and authority. It includes the background of the original languages, versions and translation, the formation of the English Bible, divisions of the Bible, and an introduction to the books of the Old and New Testaments. 

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Course 102 - The Old Testament Survey I - Law and History

      This course is a survey of the books of Genesis through Esther. It is a study of the major themes of each book with special emphasis on God’s dealing with mankind from the onset of time, unfolding God’s redemptive plan, the typical significance of Israel’s journey, their conquest of the promise land, Israel as a nation - free, in captivity and restored.

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Course 103 - Old Testament Survey II - Poetic Books

      This course is a survey of the books of Job through Songs of Solomon.  The highlight of the writings of these books to include the lessons of hope in Job, worship and prayer in Psalms, wisdom for living in Proverbs, Ecclesiastes as a lesson for our time and the relationship and intimacy between Christ and the Church in Songs of Solomon.  The timeless wisdom of these books will be applied to the individual believer’s walk with God.

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Course 104 - Old Testament Survey III - Major and Minor Prophets (excluding Daniel)

      This study will provide the student with an understanding of the historical background of the prophets and highlight the manner in which God used the prophets to declare His plans and purposes.  Each prophet is studied in relation to the impact of their ministry upon the nation as well as to how God dealt with His chosen people in relation to other nations.  The practical applications of the truths and prophecies are made as pertaining the person and work of Christ, the nation of Israel, the Church and our Christian walk.

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Course 105 - The Pentateuch

      A study of the first five books of the Old Testament which are also known as the books of Moses.  This course will include study of the record of the beginning of the world, briefly tracing the history of mankind through centuries to unfolding of God’s redemptive plan which included the children of Israel release from captivity, as a nation under God governed by the law of God, religious order and worship, numbering and wandering of a nation and the reaffirming of the law of God.

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Course 106 - Dispensations, Types and Symbols

The plan or way by which God dispenses or gives out His revelation, blessings and punishment are known as a dispensation. This course of study will look at God’s work in the three dispensations of God: Patriarchal, Mosaic and Christian.  Emphasis will be placed on the types of symbols within each dispensation and what they prophetically reveal.

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Course 107 - People of the Scriptures - Heroes of the Faith

      The Bible has recorded the life stories of many persons who through faith has conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; whose weakness was turned to strength. This course outlines the principles of learning to live by faith. Faith is the most important theme of the Bible and is the foundation to salvation. Emphasis will be on the lives of the heroes of faith which are listed in the eleventh chapter of the book of Hebrews and the sixteen leading characters of the Old Testament.

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Course 108 - Old Testament Periods

      This course identifies the six natural periods of Old Testament history. Each period is presented with special references to events, persons and places. The importance of each event, person and place is studied in the light of God’s unfolding plan for the human race.

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Course 109 - Old Testament Institutions

      A closer look will be taken at the three memorable institutions of group worship in the Old Testament times: the altar, the tabernacle and the temple.  The importance and significance of each institution are studied with reference to God’s redemptive plan for mankind.  Included is a study of the various Jewish feasts and their significance.

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Course 110 - Between the Testaments

      The Old Testament canon closed with the book of Malachi and for four hundred year there was silence c

oncerning God’s revelation until the beginning of the New Testament.  It was not merely a time of peace and quiet but periods of tension and compromise.  This period will be briefly studied in the light of both religious and political development which leads to what is known as the fullness of time.

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PASTORAL  EXCELLENCE  COURSE

NB.  The certificate that is awarded at this level is given by Shophar of Praise Tabernacle Bible School in association with Family of Christ Theological Seminary.

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Course 301 - Doctrines of the Bible

      An introduction to the basic doctrines of the Christian faith.  It includes a study of the basic premise of theology beginning with the establishing of the validity of the Scriptures.  This course examines doctrines such as God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, Man, Sin, Salvation, and Angels.                             

                       

Course 302 - Introduction to Theological Ethics

      This course gives the rudimentary study of theological ethics. God has a standard which He expects His people to live by. Theological ethics deals with principles of conduct according to the will of God as is revealed in His Word.  The course will focus on the requirements of the Lord concerning conduct in the lives of believers and how to emulate Jesus Christ as alive in us.

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Course 303 -Providence of God

      This course outlines the continuous activity of God in His creation by which He preserves and governs. The doctrine of providence affirms God’s absolute lordship over His creation and confirms our dependence on Him. 

      Students will receive a greater understanding of the phrase, “give us this day our daily bread”.  Including in this course of study is an in-depth study on the names and deity of God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.

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Course 304 - Answering the Call to Preach

      To any person, receiving God’s call to preach is the most exciting event in their life. Each person has a unique call upon their lives and is called in a unique way. This course will provide a study of the different characters in the scripture who has been called and their response. It will deal with lessons on obedience and how to take the necessary steps to launch out in the call of God.

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Course 305 - Hermeneutics

      This course provides an outline of the various principles and methods used to interpret a given passage of Scripture. God is the author of the Scriptures which He has given through human agencies. Hence, the contents of the Scriptures, to a great extent, must be far above the ordinary concepts of the human mind. Bible scholars believe a biblical text must be interpreted according to the language in which it was written, its historical context, the identity and purpose of the author, its literary nature, and the situation to which it was originally addressed.

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Course 306 - Homiletics

This course will provide an introduction of the art of preparing and delivering sermons. The focus will be on structure, Biblical content and application to the Christian walk. Opportunity will be given to practice short sermons in chapel.

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This course covers the total person and office of the Pastor. Although the course entitled “Pastoral Excellence Course”, it does not mean that it is geared for only those who are existing Pastors. Instead, it is for the following persons.

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NB.  The certificate that is awarded at this level is given by Shophar of Praise Tabernacle Bible School in association with Family of Christ Theological Seminary.

 

Who Should Apply?

  1. Existing Pastors

  2. Existing Bishops

  3. Persons desiring to enter the Pastoral Ministry

  4. Deacons/Deaconess

  5. Lay leaders, especially those that report directly to the Pastor.

 

The Pastor or Bishop does not acquire excellence all by himself or herself. It takes a team of personnel who can get a grasp of the Pastor's vision that the Lord gave to him/her and run with it.

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The vision for the church will never be materialized if those who assist the Pastor in administration are not able to conceive the vision and work to carry it out.

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For this reason, it becomes important that lay ministers take this course. Lay leaders should be the head of every department in the church. In so doing, all teachings and programs in every department should carry or have the same goal in mind.

 

NOTE: Homiletics and Hermeneutics are included.

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Course 201 - New Testament Survey (excluding Acts and Revelation)

      This course is a survey of the gospels and the letters of the New Testament.  It is a study concerning Christ as Man, Savior, King and God; His first and second advents; the writings of Paul and the other Apostles; instructions for body of Christ and the revelation of the Church.  The purpose, theme, emphasis and key verses of each epistle will be outlined.

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Course 202 - The Life and Teachings of Christ

      This is a study concerning miraculous birth, ministry, death, resurrection and ascension of Christ as portrayed in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.  It will be presented in the distinct periods of preparation, obscurity, popularity, opposition, persecution, passion week, resurrection appearances and ascension.  The life of Christ is set forth as an exemplary pattern for contemporary Christian living.  This course also includes a look at Christ teachings based on the sermon on the Mount.

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Course 203 - Acts of the Apostles

      The study of the book of Acts gives an objective account of the formation of the Christian Church, some of its problems, solutions, and victories.  It shows the fulfillment of Acts 1:8: the growth of the Church from Jerusalem to Samaria and unto the Gentile world. The gospel is presented to the Gentiles, thus allowing the God which was exclusively for the Jews, to now become the God of the world.

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Course 204 – Introduction to Church History

      Prerequisite to this course is the Acts of the Apostle. This is an introduction to the history of the Christian Church from its beginnings in the ancient Middle East as recorded in the book of Acts, through the dark ages and the reformation to present status.  A brief survey will be done on the rise of modern missions.

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Course 205 - Typology

      Symbolism and typology are often a neglected area of study, hence many of the rich truths of the Scriptures are not tapped into by many scholars. This course is not a lesson in allegorization, but provides a necessary revelation of the how the Old Testament design and characters are a part of God’s eternal plan which is culminated in both the New Testament and the Church. Through the unveiling of these types and symbols, the student will receive a deeper understanding of the organization of God, the resurrection, the Holy Spirit, the Tabernacle, the Temple and most of all the person and work of Jesus Christ will be revealed from the beginning of the Scriptures in the different types: persons, places, characters, and events.

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Course 206 - Daniel and Revelation 

      Prerequisite to this course is Typology. This course identifies the types and symbols represented in the book of Daniel and Revelation to illustrate God’s plan for the Gentile nations and for the Jews as His suffering people to whom the Messiah will come and deliver after the tribulation. It provides a systematic correlative study of prophetic events as recorded in both books.

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Course 207 - Doctrine of Atonement

This course is an introduction to the work of Christ in the redemption of the human race. It provides teaching in the basic doctrines of repentance and faith towards God. This course gives an introduction the necessity of atonement and reason why it could only be accomplished through Jesus Christ, thus making Him the Way, the Truth and the Life.

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New Testament Survey - (First Year Study)
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UNDERGRADUATE - GENERAL BIBLE I
Registration - $50.00 (non-refundable)
Tuition - $600.00
Graduation - $100.00
Total Fee $750.00

UNDERGRADUATE - GENERAL BIBLE II
Registration - $50.00 (non-refundable)
Tuition - $800.00
Graduation - $100.00
Total Fee $950.00

**Note: 1. If a student desires to take Bible I&II within the same School year, and is able to fulfill all the requirements, a single certificate will be awarded reflecting both courses. 2. Individual registration fee remains the same. However, only a single graduation fee will be required.

UNDERGRADUATE - ADVANCED THEOLOGY/ASSOCIATE
Registration - $50.00 (non-refundable)
Tuition - $950.00
Graduation - $100.00
Total Fee $1,100.00

ELECTIVE – PASTORAL EXCELLENCE
Registration - $50.00 (non-refundable)
Tuition - $900.00
Graduation - $100.00*
Total Fee $1,050.00

*Graduation Fee for Degree programs is paid to the Family of Christ Theological Seminary. This amount does not include rental cost of caps and gowns, which constitutes an additional charge and will be collected prior to graduation.

NOTE: All fees are subject to change and late fees are charged if applicable.

REFUND POLICY
Prior to the first class 100%
First week (1st – 7th day) 75%
Second week (8th – 14th day) 50%
Third week (15th – 21st day) 25%
No refund after the third week or 21st day.

BOOKS
A list of textbooks will be made available at the beginning of each School year. Students will be required to purchase their own textbooks prior to their first class.

FINANCIAL  *  INFORMATION

A non-refundable application fee is required to be paid by all applicants. Below is a schedule of student fees as per program of participation:

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