Youth Ministry Tactics, 6 credits
This two-semester course will provide the student with a working knowledge of public speaking, advanced counseling for teens, philosophy of youth ministry, and basic standards for life and ministry. An assortment of programs for youth, such as camp ministry, mission trips and trips designed to train teens in various skills will be covered. In addition, the student will learn basic skills necessary for continuing in ministry, such as fundraising, press releases and newsletters.
Survey of Bible Doctrines, 6 credits
This two semester course will provide the student with a basic overview of Christian Theology. Special emphasis will be given to Doctrines such as; the Scriptures, the nature of God, the plan of God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, man, sin, salvation, prayer, the church, angels and last things.
Evangelism & Missions, 3 credits
This course will provides students with a basic understanding of the world's main faith systems and how to make Christ known in them. It presents an overview of church history showing how modern missions started. Students also gain a working knowledge of methods TFC uses to share Christ in many local communities.
Christian Evidences, 4 credits
This course is designed to train students to give solid, logical defenses for their faith. Emphasis is placed on use of evidence, God's existence, the Scriptures, Bible prophecy, the life and work of Christ, assorted objections to Christianity, the Bible and science, Noah's Flood, and Evolution/Creation.
Geography and Archaeology of the Bible, 6 credits
This course surveys the entire Biblical period, acquainting the student with the geography, archaeology, people and culture involved in major Bible events. Major personalities and events in the Bible will be profiled. Special attention will be paid to the Biblical culture and recent archaeological finds that will allow students to gain a better understanding of the motivations and purposes behind those events.
Survey of Old Testament Literature, 5 credits
This course provides an overview of every book of the Old Testament and gives attention to special issues such as Creation, the covenants, and the prophecies that lead to Christ's first and second comings. The student is taught how to apply the practical principles of the Old Testament to Youth Ministry and practical Christian living.
Survey of New Testament Literature, 3 credits
This course surveys the entire New Testament with special emphasis on the life of Christ and the growth of the early church. Special attention is given to the historical and cultural background of the first century and its influence on the teachings of Christ and the church. Evangelism and the principles of Christian living are emphasized in the epistles of Paul, John and Peter.
Principles of Bible Interpretation, 3 credits
This course will acquaint the student with the basic principles of Bible interpretation. Students will learn the principles of context, language, translation, type of literature and use of the figurative that govern the interpretation of the Scriptures.
Principles of Worship, 2 credits
This course will train the student in the process of leading worship, and improve the student's personal habits of worship. Special emphasis will be placed on the nature of God as revealed in the names given to Him in the Old Testament, and to the process of prayer as taught in the Scriptures.
Inductive Study of Mark, 5 credits
This course will allow the student to apply the principles of interpretation. Through step by step analysis of the book of Mark, the student will learn the procedures for analyzing paragraphs, discerning meaning, discovering author's purposes, and relating paragraph to paragraph and chapter to chapter. This inductive study process can be applied to every book of the Bible and even to secular literature.
Total credits: 42
All credits are semester credits, and represent approximately one hour of class time and two hours of study time per week for one semester.