Introduction to Christian Theology
“This class brought my heart to worship God in sweet ways.”

“I learned that doctrine is a form of worship.”

“The inerrancy section really encouraged me to approach the Bible with confidence.”

“I really learned a lot and this class has helped me to know what I believe at a conviction level.  I feel more able to explain my faith.”

Bible Study Methods
“How could I capture how much this class has caused me to treasure Christ?  I see myself more accurately and can accept it in light of how much more clearly I see Christ.  This has been the best class I’ve ever taken.”

“I loved Bible Study Methods!  It has revolutionized my walk”

"I have always felt insecure leading bible studies and I’ve dreaded them. Now I can’t wait to do one and apply what I’ve learned!!

God/Bible/Holy Spirit
 “I know God better and can communicate who He is more clearly.  I know better where to look (and how to go about looking) for answers or treatments of tough questions.”

“God has increased my head and heart knowledge for Him and I’m better prepared to do good theology for the rest of my life.”

Old Testament Survey
“This class has already enriched my reading of the OT. For the first time in my life, I read stuff and say to myself, ‘this fits!’ It’s so great to have an understanding of how it all fits together.”

"For the first time in a real sense , I truly see the great value and necessity of the OT.  I am thrilled to begin studying it with a fresh perspective and heart."

"I absolutely loved this course.  Favorite course ever."

"It changed everything about how I understand the OT and the NT.  It has come to life for me . . . and I can’t wait to keep learning about it."

“I felt like I was taking a guided tour through familiar places I didn’t realize had so more to offer!”

Biblical Interpretation
“The vast majority of staff I know would do anything to have this class.  It is hard but it is so rewarding and refreshing to your soul!  The confidence and competence you gain is invaluable.”

“This class will completely change the way you view Scripture.  Your study of the Bible will never be the same.”

“I felt like I understand the whole picture of the Bible more than I ever have.  I feel more like I can interpret Scripture more accurately than ever before.  I am seeing Christ in all Scripture, which is exciting!”

“I’ve gained more confidence in my ability to correctly handle the Scriptures, but I’ve also seen how challenging it is.”

Biblical Communication
“Communicating up front scares me to death. This class equipped me well, enabled me to practice even took me from a point of dread to the thought of talking to enjoying it.”

“This was the most helpful ‘development’ I’ve ever had in eight years of being on staff. I feel like I have finally found out how to lead the way I really want to . . . from the Word. I’m so thankful I took this class and feel empowered!”

“All staff should take this class! This is one of the first classes I’ve taken that has moved beyond head knowledge and into practical application. We NEED THIS every day on campus. I feel the concepts taught here will help keep me from floundering for “what will I teach next week?” It truly helps me rightly divide the word of truth and makes inductive study not so daunting or boring.”

“This course was life-changing for us! It equipped us to communicate God’s word clearly and accurately both in large and small group settings. Our marriage has been enriched because we have been given a framework in which to study the Bible together, and we both personally have been refreshed because this class has enabled us to see how truly beautiful our Savior is through His word.”

"This class rocked my world.  At first it is really uncomfortable to practice writing and preaching like this but I’m getting more confident and comfortable with it and its great to understand that your talk is really pointing people to Jesus and not to some lists of should and dos."

Church History
“[It is] great to have an overview to see who we are and where we came from to safeguard us from mistakes of the past.”

“This class deepened my own heart for Christ and strengthened my faith as I learned of the richness of the story of church”

Christian Worldview
“I have much more confidence and tools to engage our campus and culture."

"This is a great class to help understand the worldviews around us so we can become more effective in sharing the gospel.  I also gained a deeper love for the Lord and his wonder and grace.”

Humanity/Christ/Salvation
“Meditating on the cross/Christ helped me evaluate how I share the gospel, how I live out the gospel in my family, staff team, church, etc.”

“This class challenged how I view ‘sin’ and how that affects how I communicate and defend the gospel.  The course has also given me a greater depth of worshipfulness of who God, His choosing me.  It has also affirmed to me the importance of knowing God’s word and understanding correct doctrines.”

“I realized now that there are certain areas of theology that I believed without really knowing why—this class really challenged me to resolve that.”

“I often left class in awe of God and contemplating who he is.”

Apologetics
“I feel better equipped to discuss objections people have of Christ’s claims in the context of our postmodern culture.”

“This was such a great class—full of ideas for talking with people who have questions about Christianity.  It was very applicable to ministry”

“[I learned] how to critically and intelligently respond to where people are at.  Learning to understand, ask questions and listen to where they are coming from.”