Summer Semester Schedule
May 31-August 27
Church Evangelism: May 31 – June 4 (1 sem. hr.) Dr. Louis Hill, President, Reformed Discipleship Ministries; Adjunct Professor of Spiritual Life and Theology, New Geneva Theological Seminary; D. Min., M.A.T.S., Reformed Theo. Sem.; M. Ed., Auburn Univ.: B.A., Samford University. Conference Speaker, director of Navigator’s small town and rural network.
Students will study the Biblical teaching on evangelism and various methods used today.
Church History II: June 7-18 (2 sem. hrs.) Mr. Steve Adamson, Ph.D. Candidate, Highland Theological College, Scotland; Distance Education Program Developer, Ligonier Academy; M. Div., Sangre de Cristo Seminary; M.S. and B.S. University of Nebraska; Visiting Locum, Free Church of Scotland, 2008-2009.
The history of the church will be studied from the Thirteenth Century through the Protestant Reformation.
Doctrine of the Holy Spirit: June 21-25 (1sem. hr.) Dr. Douglas L. Coyle, Senior Pastor, Grace Covenant Church, Las Cruces N. M.; Ph. D., Baylor University; M. Div., Westminster Theological Seminary, CA; B.S., SanDiego Christian College; Church Planter.
A systematic study of the Biblical teaching on the Holy Spirit, His work and place in the Trinity.
Biblical Geography and Archeology: June 28 – July 9 (2 sem. hrs.) Dr. David W. Chapman, Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Archaeology, Covenant Theological Seminary; Ph. D., Cambridge (England); M. Div. and M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; B.A., Rice University.
These courses show how a geographical understanding of the Bible lands and archeolgoical discovery sheds light on Biblical interpretation.
Doctrine of Christ: July 12-16 (1 sem. hr.) Rev. Philip S. Kruis, Pastor, Rincon Mountain Presbyterian Church, Tucson, AZ; Board President, La Vita House; M. Div. and Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, Reformed Theological Seminary; B.A., Dordt College.
A systematic theology of the person and work of Jesus the Christ, Son of God and Redeemer.
New Testament Theology: July 19-30 (2 sem. hrs.) Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker, Professor Emeritus of New Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary; Th. D., Free Univ. of Amsterdam; B.D., Calvin Theological Seminary; A.B. Calvin College; Renowned Author.
The students will study theology as it is presented progressively in the New Testament.
Old Testament Poetry: August 2-13 (2 sem. hrs.) Dr. Rollin J. Blackburn, Professor of Biblical Languages and Literature, Reformed Episcopal Seminary; Ph. D., Temple University; M. Div., Philadelphia Theological Seminary; B.A. and M.A., Temple University; Pastor.
A survey of the structure and message of O.T. poetic literature will be given.
Eschatology: August 16-20 (1 sem. hr.) Dr. Dwight F. Zeller,Director Emeritus, Sangre de Cristo Seminary;D. Min., Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Th. M, Chicago Graduate School of Theology; M. Div., Memphis Theological Seminary; B. A., Bob Jones University; Pastor and Navy Chaplain.
Four predominant evangelical views concerning Christ’s second coming will be evaluated Biblically.
Church Leadership: August 23-27 (1 sem. hr.)Dr. Andrew S. Zeller, President, Sangre de Cristo Seminary; D. Min., Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary; Th. M. Covenant Theological Seminary; M. Div., Sangre de Cristo Seminary; B.A. Covenant College; CPE Advanced Status; Pastor and Army Chaplain.
Fall Semester Schedule
September 6 – December 10
Essentials of Old Testament Hebrew: (10 sem. hrs) Dr. Andrew S. Zeller
Students will learn the basics of Old Testament Hebrew grammar and syntax and begin to translate and study the Old Testament from Hebrew.
Old Testament Prophets and Writings: (2 sem. .hrs.) Rev. Ron Kruis
Dean of Students, Sangre de Cristo Seminary. M. Div., Sangre de Cristo Seminary; M.A., New Mexico State University; B.A., Dordt College. Pastor, Counselor.
This survey course will cover the background, purpose and content of the books of I Kings through Malachi.
Homiletics: (2 sem. hrs.) Dr. Andrew S. Zeller
This course explores the principles of preaching, emphasizing expository preaching.
Teaching, Preaching, Worship Seminar: (2 sem. hrs.) Dr. Andrew S. Zeller
Students will be supervised and evaluated in teaching Bible lessons, leading worship and preaching.
Greek Exegesis: (2 sem. hrs.); Prerequisite: N.T. Greek, Dr. Dwight F. Zeller
Detailed studies of New Testament passages will be made from the Greek text.