Summer Semester June 6 – September 2
Doctrine of Salvation: June 6 – June 10 (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 Soteriology in order to deepen their understanding of the finished work of Christ.
Church History III: June 13-24 (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 Protestant Reformation through to the Modern Church
Biblical Conflict Resolution: June 27-July 1(1sem. hr.) Dr. David V. Edling, Certified Christian Concilliator; Juris Doctor, California Western School of Law; M.A., Biblical Conflict Resolution, Birmingham Theo. Sem.; M.A.R. Westminster Theo. Sem.; M.C.G.C., George Washington Univ.; M.A. in Human Behavior, U.S. International Univ.; B.S., Oregon State Univ. CAPT, U.S. Coast Guard Reserves (Ret.).
To equip students with the knowledge and skills of a biblical conflict resloution that can be immediately used in a practical manner in the local church.
Pastoral Duties I: July 4 – July 8 (1 sem. hrs.) Rev. Wayne Riddering, Pastor, Hope Lutheran Church; M. Div., Concordia Seminary (Springfield); B.S., Concordia College (Seward). Church Planter.
The pastoral responsibilities such as weddings, funerals and visitation, will be studied and practiced.
Pastoral Duties II: July 11-15 (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.
The pastoral administrative responsibilities common to pastors in overseeing the office and business aspects of the local church will be introduced.
Doctrine of the Sacraments: July 18-22 (1 sem. hr.) Rev. Luke Evans, Associate Pastor, Rincon Mountain Presbyterian Church, Tucson, AZ; M. Div. Westminster Theological Seminary; B.A., Baylor University.
The Biblical and historical teaching of the meaning, means and recipients of the sacraments will be studied.
Apologetics: July 25-August 5 (2 sem. hrs.) Dr. Arthur Johnson, Professor and Philosophy, West Texas A&M (Ret.) Ph.D., M.A., B.A, University of Nebraska; Diploma, Grace Bible Institute.
Students will be introduced to various world views and the discipline of defending the Christian Faith through Scripture.
Doctrine of the Church: August 8-12 (1 sem. hr.) Dr. Carrol W. (Bud) Powell, Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology, New Geneva Theological Seminary; Pastor, Trinity Covenant RCUS; Ph.D., Baptist Christian University; Th.B., Sacramento Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A., Bob Jones University. Educator and Lecturer.
This course in ecclesiology is a systematic study of the Biblical teachings concerning the Church.
Church Music: August 15-19 (1 sem. hr.) Rev. Jeff Pate, Pastor, Brent Presbyterian Church, Brent, AL; M. Div. Sangre de Cristo Seminary; B.Ed. in Choral Music, Auburn University; Church Music Director; Former Director of the Wet Mountain Valley Chorale.
A Biblical and historical study of music, and the pastor’s responsibility for music in the worship ministry of the church.
Biblical Ethics: August 22- September 2 (2 sem. hr.) Mr. L. Stephen (Steve) Cloyd, Contractor; M.A. in Exegetical Theology, Sangre de Cristo Seminary; B.S., Western State College; Studies at Great Commission School of Theology, San Bernardino and International College, Honolulu; Pastor of Youth and Christian Education, CMA.
A study of the Biblical standards for personal and social behavior.
Colossians: June 7-August 30 (1sem.hr.) Rev. Ron Kruis, Dean of Students, Sangre de Cristo Seminary; Pastor, Wetmore Community Church; M. Div., Sangre de Cristo Seminary; M.A., New Mexico State University; B.A. Dordt College.
This is a weekly exegetical study of Colossians with application for today.
Public Worship: June 8-August 31 (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; Pastor, Army Chaplain.
This course exposes the student to different models of worship practiced by the summer instructors.
Fall Semester Schedule
September 12 – December 16
Essentials of Biblical Greek: (10 sem. hrs) Rev. Ron Kruis.
Students will learn the basics of Biblical Greek grammar and syntax and begin to translate and study the New Testament from Greek.
New Testament Survey: (2 sem. hrs.) Dr. Andrew S. Zeller.
In this course students will read the whole New Testament and will cover the background, themes and purposes of each book.
Exegetical-Hermeneutical-Homiletical-Teaching-Process: (2 sem. hrs.) Dr. Andrew S. Zeller.
This course trains the students to follow a logical process in preparing sermons and Bible lessons.
Hebrew Exegesis: (2 sem. hrs.) Prerequisite: O.T. Hebrew, Dr. Dwight F. Zeller.
Detailed studies of Old Testament passages will be made form Hebrew texts.
Greek and Hebrew Seminar: (2 sem. hrs. each); Prerequisites: O.T. Heb. And N.T. Greek; Dr. Dwight F. Zeller.
Seniors will prepare and teach sections of New and Old Testament passages and will present oral reports.
Teaching, Preaching, Worship Seminar: (2 sem. hrs.) Dr. Andrew S. Zeller.
Students will be supervised and evaluated in their teaching Bible lessons, leading worship and preaching.