ENG101 – English Composition

An introduction to college-level writing and reading. Extensive practice in techniques of invention, development, organization, editing, and revision with emphasis on narrative and expository forms appropriate to academic writing. A rapid review of English grammar and mechanics of writing is included.

ENG102 – Christian Journalism

An introduction in the basics of Journalism with an emphasis on writing with a Christian perspective.

ENG103 – Christian Literature

An introduction to the literary works of Christian writers from Augustine to Martin Luter King.

ENG104 – Public Speaking

An introduction to the principles and methods of speech and communication. Emphasis will focus on development and delivery of different types of speeches.

ENG105 – Academic Research and Writing

Each class at EIM will require the students in upper level courses to be able to write academically. This course will teach how to research and document their papers.

ENG106 – Computer Skills “Word” and “Excell”

Word and Excell are invaluable tools for teachers, preachers, and administrators. They can be difficult to master. This course is designed to make the student proficient in the use of both. It will be invaluable in the writing a thesis and dissertation.

HIS101 – World History

This course will introduce the student to the greater historical context in which Christianity and the Church were born. It will provide the student with a basic knowledge of the societies and cultures from their genesis to their present state.

HIS102 – History of the Middle East Old Testament Era

This course will introduce the student to the immediate nations and cultures that surrounded ancient Israel before the common era. It will trace the history, cultures, and religions of Israel’s immediate neighbors.

HIS103 – History of the Middle East during the common era

This course will continue a survey of Israel’s immediate neighbors. It will take a broad look at the history, cultures, and religions nations that surrounded Israel and how they reacted to Roman occupation.

HIS104 – History of Christianity 1

This is a survey covering the history of the Church the first century through the Middle Ages.

HIS105 – History of Christianity 2

This course is a survey covering the history of the Church from the end of the Middle Ages until the eighteen hundreds.

HIS106 – Christianity in the Modern World

This course is a survey of the church from the early eighteen hundreds until today.

HIS107 – History of the Black Church in America/and the World

This course will discuss the role of Africans in the early Church. It will trace the history of not only prominent black figures but the collective history of the black church as it survived in often harsh condition. This course will look at the role of Africa and presence of Africans in the Old and New Testament. We will develop an African–American Hermeneutic and read works by the leading African and African–American biblical scholars, theologians, and Historians.

HIS108 – Religion and Politics in America

This course will trace and discuss the relationship between religion and politics, historically, contemporarily, and with a view to the future.

HIS109 – History of Doctrine and Denominations

This course will trace not only the history of the different denominations but the politics and doctrines that divide the Church.

RS101 – World Religions

This course will survey the major world religions in both their origins and the tenants that distinguish them.

GEO101 Geography of the Middle East

This course will introduce the Bible student to the physical context of the Biblical narrative. The course is designed to show how the events of scripture related to the mountains, rivers, and deserts. The agricultural reference in the Biblical text will come to life.

NTS101 – Greek 1

An introduction to Biblical Greek through study of its grammar, vocabulary and techniques for exposition.

NTS102 – Greek 2

This course continues the study of grammar, builds vocabulary, and develops techniques for the exposition of the Greek text. Prerequisite: Greek 1

NTS103 – The Gospels

This course is designed to gain familiarity with the contents of the four Gospels. To gain acquaintance with the main theories of authorship, origin, and compositional relationship of the Gospels. To understand and evaluate discerningly the main lines of historical criticism of the Gospels in the modern period. To understand the main elements of the message of Jesus, revealed in word and deed, as reflected in the unified witness of the Gospels. To grow in personal responsiveness to the Gospel’s message: faith, repentance, humility, obedience, joy, etc.

NTS104 – Johannine Literature

This course will show the distinct account that John gives to the life and teaching of Jesus the Christ.

NTS105 – Acts

This course will trace the early growth of the first century church. Themes of the growth of the Word and the work of the Holy Spirit will be explored.

NTS106 – Pauline Epistles

This course will give an understanding of the issues in the early church that Paul was led to address. It will show the link between the first century churches and the Church today.

NTS107 – Hebrews

This course will explore the issues that Jewish Christians faced in the first century and how the writer of the book addressed them. The question, “Should the New Testament be read through the lens of the Old Testament or should the Old Testament through the lens of the New Testament.

NTS108 – James-Jude

This course will explore the concerns and themes of these books and how they relate to the rest of scripture.

NTS109 – Revelation and Eschatological Views

This course will cover the genre of apocalyptic literature in general and how it relates to interpretation. It will give a balanced presentation hermeneutical approaches of the preterits, pre-millennial, post-millennial, and a-millennial views and the impact they have on today’s Church.

NTW110 – Romans

A study of the historical background and the text of the Book of Romans. The five major divisions of the book, which deal with Sin, Salvation, Sanctification, Sovereignty, and Service, are emphasized with distinctions made between the doctrinal section and the practical sections. Theological patterns are shown in the development of the course.

OTS101 – Hebrew 1

The aim of this course is to introduce the student to the Biblical Hebrew language. As such, the student will learn the Hebrew alphabet, pronunciation, and basic grammatical structures. Our intention is also to help the student acquire a significant Hebrew vocabulary, and to equip the student with some exegetical skills.

OTS102 – Hebrew 2

This course will build on the Hebrew I, increasing vocabulary and grammar. There will be focus on verbal conjugations.

OTS103 – Genesis-Deuteronomy

This course is an exposition of the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. As such, it is a course that studies beginnings: the beginning of the universe, the creation of man, the appearance of sin, the founding of the nation of Israel, and so forth. Our approach will be both exegetical (historical‐ grammatical) and theological (the unfolding of redemptive history).

OTS104 – Judges -Esther

This course is an exposition of the Historical Books or Former Prophets of the Old Testament. As such, it will focus on the historical periods of Israel’s establishment in the land of Canaan, the United and Divided Monarchies, and the Destruction and subsequent Exile of both Israel and Judah. Our approach will be both exegetical (historical-grammatical) and theological (the unfolding of redemptive history).

OTS105 – Palms

This course will examine the genre of Hebrew poetry and how it helps interpret Scripture. The course will compare Hebrew poetry with other ancient Near East (ANE) poetry. Special attention will be given how into Psalm fit into redemptive history and its relationship to Jesus Christ.

OTS106 – Wisdom Literature

This course will demonstrate how the wisdom books fit into their context in the ancient Near East (ANE). It will explore the issues raised in the wisdom books in light of the problems of today’s world.

OTS107 – Isaiah-Malachi

This course presents the message of the prophets in their historical setting as an interpretative tool. It will explore how a message to an ancient people has meaning for people today. Issues surrounding the interpretation of prophecy, the unfolding of revelation in relationship to the Messiah, and the significance of the prophets for ministry are emphasized.

BS101 – Hermeneutics

This course is designed to introduce the student to different approaches of scriptural interpretation but with an emphasis on developing a Christ centered hermeneutic.

BST101 – Biblical Languages Software

This course will introduce the student to the various software programs that aid in the study of the Biblical languages. It will demonstrate how to do word studies and textual comparisons in the original languages.

ST101 – Sys Theo: Scripture, Theology, Anthropology

This course will systematically present biblical teaching on the topics of Scripture (prolegomena), Theology proper (doctrine of God), and Anthropology (doctrine of man). We will also talk about the place of systematic theology in the Christian life and why it is critical for pastors to think and write well. Consequently, we will focus on understanding and articulating sound theology. While the course is academic by nature, it is also designed to be doxological (inspiring us to worship) and practical (helping us in real life ministry).

ST102 – Sys Theo: Christology, Soteriology

This course will systematically present biblical teaching on the topics of Christology, Soteriology, and Eschatology. as understood and taught within the various traditions, demonstrating that these formulations (1) represent the proper understanding of Scripture, (2) inherit and carry forward the best of the ancient teachings of the Church, and (3) provide the people of God the doctrine needed in order to thrive as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ in the twenty-first century.

ST103 – Sys Theo: Ecclesiology, Sacraments, Polity

This course will systematically present biblical teaching on the topics of Ecclesiology and the Sacraments as understood and taught within the various traditions, demonstrating that these formulations (1) represent the proper understanding of Scripture, (2) inherit and carry forward the best of the ancient teachings of the Church, and (3) provide the people of God the doctrine needed in order to thrive as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ in the twenty-first century.

ST104 – Pastoral and Social Ethics

This course will introduce the student to the standard terminology, concepts, and issues involved in ethics, both Christian and non-Christian. It will survey and critique of non-Christian theories of ethics. It will assist the student through an application of God’s Word to a range of contemporary ethical issues, primarily through an exposition of the Decalogue. It will develop the student’s ability to think critically about contemporary ethical issues and to articulate a well-reasoned Christian position on those issues.

ST105 – Apologetics

This course is designed to survey the biblical foundations for apologetics, including the basics of a biblical epistemology (theory of knowledge and rationality). To familiarize the student with the major schools of apologetic methodology: their basic rationales, their representative thinkers, and their distinctive approaches to prominent issues in apologetics.

ST106 – Dispensationalism and Covenant

This course will trace the hermeneutic, theological development, and consequences of these two competing theologies. It will prepare the student to listen an interact with those in both camps.

MIN101 – Discovering your Call

To each of us grace has been given according to the measure of Christ’s gift…And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers for the equipping of the saints.” Do you know which of these heart motivations God has given to you? Is God asking you to express this heart motivation within or outside the structured church, or both? Which ministry or vocation is He asking you to express yourself through? What kinds of people do you need next to you to make you most effective? These questions and many others will be answered.

MIS101 – Evangelism

This course will train students to be thoughtful and passionate evangelists and to understand and use biblical principles and methods of church outreach. Emphasis is placed on having a deep desire to reach the lost for Christ. Personal, relational and corporate (organic) evangelism and motivating the laity for ministry will be considered.

MIS102 – Missions

This course presents and examines world missions from three perspectives: the Biblical theology of missions; the history of missions; and current trends, methods, and issues facing missions.

PTH101 – Introduction to Preaching

This course provides actual preaching opportunities in order to develop expository preaching skills. The student will be required to preach two expository sermons, a funeral homily and an evangelistic homily as well as give a public reading of an assigned Scripture lesson. It will develop good pulpit presence and delivery, produce good structure in sermons, and reinforce how the message of the Bible is relevant to people’s lives.

PTH103 – Christian Leadership

Mentoring or apprenticeship was Jesus’ style of training. He committed Himself to twelve intense relationships for about a year and a half, raising up leaders after Him who turned the world upside down for His sake. In this course, we will explore the mentoring relationship from both sides: as an apprentice who is learning from a leader and as a leader who is developing his team. (It is possible and beneficial to be in both positions at the same time – continuing to grow and learn from those who are ahead of us while leading and developing others into their potential.) We will discuss what is involved in a good mentoring relationship, responsibilities of the mentor and the apprentice, how one enters and terminates such relationships, and very practical steps for developing leaders who will stand with you, help carry your load, and continue your vision after you are gone. “There is no success without a successor.”

PTH104 – Church Planting, Growth, & Development

This course will cover the spiritual, personal, relational and organizational dimensions of church planting. It will offer a detailed task analysis for every stage of the church planting process from before going to the field to the reproduction of daughter churches. Topics include: a theology of church planting, self-assessment of suitableness for church planting, personal and family life of the church planter, developing a philosophy of ministry, conducting basic demographic studies, outreach in the church plant, leadership development, understanding and applying church health principles, and developing the basic ministries necessary for the planting of a healthy, growing, reproducing church.

PTH105 – Worship: History & Diversity

Christian Worship will bring insight to the inner experience of the presence of God as well as the various forms and expressions of worship. Students will examine the history of worship both in the Old Testament as well as in the New Testament. It will distinguish between the substance of worship and the diverse styles of worship. No one will leave this class without the knowledge of why, how and who we worship.

This class will also explore the dynamics of diversity in worship. The Christian Calendar and special observances in worship will be examined. At the completion of this course, one should know the correct procedures for administering Holy Communion, conducting Funerals, performing Weddings as well as organizing Children’s Church.

PT106 – Science and the Bible

This course will be a survey of the different approaches to science and the Bible. It will demonstrate that science and the Bible are not in conflict, but that science exists because of the Bible. “And God Said”

PTH107 – Christian Living in a Secular Culture

This course will familiarize the student with the theological landscape of the 20th century: its major movements and its most influential figures. It will introduce the student to the various ways in which Christian thinkers from different traditions have engaged with their culture: philosophy, science, politics, etc. It will give the student an appreciation of the contemporary challenges faced by the church through its call to be “in the world” but not “of the world”

PTH108 – Pastoral and Christian Counseling

This class is a general introduction to biblical pastoral counseling, including an overview of current trends in counseling theory and practice and the role of counseling in public, private and church settings. The approach to soul care that will be taught relies upon the sufficiency of Scripture and is centered in the gospel. The class will present a basic counseling methodology that will be applied to common counseling situations, to include: biblical peacemaking, anger, fear, worry, and depression.

PTH110 – Women in Ministry

This course is a study of the theological and practical issues related to women and ministry. It will explore the historical involvement of women’s ministry within the Church. Students will do case studies and interviews of women in ministry in order to develop solutions to many of the problems experienced by women. A panel discussion of both male and females will be publically discuss scriptural bases for women in ministry.

BC501 – The Church and Elder Care

This course will focus on the need for the church to become more involved in ministering to the Elderly and the elderly values to the Church and Community.

CED301- Christian Education

Following the example of the disciples, Christian education has a responsibility in the local church to train people to pray and worship according to Scripture. This course will teach the dynamics of prayer and worship in Christian education today.

CED502 – Ordination

This course will make clear the rite of ordination in the Christian Church, which is rooted in the ministry of the whole people of God. Those who are ordained have received a special calling from God through the operation of the Holy Spirit.

MIN502 – Crisis and Conflict Management of the Church

This course will deal with the proper management in the church as it relates to Crisis and conflict management. The student will deal with the challenges and pitfalls of working in the Christian Church setting with a variety of people who have different backgrounds, assumptions and agendas.

LEA 321 – Visionary Leadership

Jesus’ leadership approach with His “staff” ran counter to most of the management styles and techniques employed today. In this course, you will explore the three categories of strengths behind Jesus’ leadership techniques: the strength of self-mastery, the strength of action, and the strength of relationships. You will learn a plan to heighten your awareness level in each category.

BUS 201 – Business Is Ministry

For too long the vast majority of Christians have accepted the lie that there are those few who are called to “full-time Christian service,” by which is usually meant pastoring a church or being a full-time foreign missionary, and the “laity” who work in secular jobs to support the ministry. Working in the world has been considered second-class Christianity and not necessarily a calling from God. Certainly, the anointing of God had no place in the inherently evil world of business. This course will explode these myths, showing you how business in itself can bring glory to God, and how the Holy Spirit wants to anoint you to influence the marketplace and change the world.

BUS209 – Kingdom Entrepreneurs

Christianity spreads fastest when Christians are not just proclaiming but also modeling the Gospel. In this course students will explore the thesis that globalization may be God’s way of bringing business people – perhaps the largest and most underutilized segment of the Church – back into missions. They will examine several examples of businesses whose purposes include demonstrating and proclaiming the love of Christ to a hurting world. And they will seek the Lord for their role in this revolution in missions and evangelism.

Role in this revolution in missions and evangelism.

COU202 – Counseled by God

God’s Spirit is a “Wonderful Counselor”. We will let God speak to our hearts and counsel us about the basic emotional pressures of life. These include anger, doubt, depression, condemnation and inferiority. We will learn to let God replace these with His opposites, as His voice releases His grace within our hearts. Those whom the Son sets free are free indeed.

DBS631 – Church Planting/Growth

This course will confirm what many leaders have known intuitively- that healthy churches are growing churches, making more and better disciples in loving obedience to Christ. Students will find through “ Natural Church Development.” A greater understanding will be achieved as to how God wants his church to grow. Students will learn how to release the growth potential within their church.

MIN325 – Your Theology of Youth Ministry

In this course students will explore various views of what youth ministry should be. They will examine their own beliefs in light of these viewpoints, and how those beliefs have been expressed in their ministry. They will then take time to hear from God, asking Him to show them the theology He wants as the foundation for the ministry He has called them to, and how to express that theology accurately and fully. (NOTE: It is assumed that students are already involved in some aspect of youth ministry.)

DBS644 – Pastoral Morality

This course will dig deep into the moral consciousness of those who not only love the Lord, but who are called according to His promises. It will allow each individual to examine himself morally based on the Word of God. We will use todays Headline stories of fallen men and women of God as platforms for researching todays spiritual status, as it proves or disproves Biblical Prophecies.