Summer Semester Schedule
June 4 – August 31
Doctrine of God: June 4-8 (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.
An examination of theology proper, God’s nature, existence, attributes, decrees, creation and providence.
Missions: June 11-15 (1 sem. hr.) Dr. Walter (Jerry) G. Cross III; Missionary to Brazil; D. Min. and M. Div., Covenant Theological Seminary; B. A. Columbia International University; Church Planting Missionary in Mexico and Chile for 30 years.
This course will consider the purpose, philosophy, methods and history of Christian missions.
Church History I: June 18-29 (2 sem. hrs.) Mr. Steve Adamson, Ph.D. Candidate, Highland Theological College, Scotland; M. Div., Sangre de Cristo Seminary; M.S. and B.S. University of Nebraska; Visiting Locum, Free Church of Scotland 2008-2009; Distance Education Program Developer and Instructor, Ligonier Academy.
The history of the church will be studied from New Testament time to the Sixth Century.
Old Testament Theology: July 9-20 (2 sem. hrs.) 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.
A progressive study of theology as it is presented in the Old Testament with a focus on God’s Covenants.
Comparative Biblical Theologies: July 23-27 (1 sem. hr.) Dr. Dominic A. Aquilla, President and Professor of Pastoral Ministry, New Geneva Theological Seminary; D.Min., Westminster Theological Seminary; M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary; B.A., Belhaven College. A prominent leader in the PCA; Pastor.
This course will compare the differences between various contemporary Biblical issues such as theonomy, dispensationalism, covenantalism, views of creation and the charismatic movement.
Doctrine of Inspiration: July 30- August 3 (1 sem. hr.) Dr. Robert D. Stuart, President, Proclamation Ministries; Adjunct Professor, New Geneva Theologcial Seminary; Church Consultant; D.Min., Reformed Theologcial Seminary; Juris Doctor, College of William and Mary; M. Div., Princeton Theological Seminary; B.A., Villanova University; Pastor, Church Planter, Pastoral Counselor, Author.
An exposition of the doctrine of the Scriptures with special attention given to Biblical inerrancy.
New Testament Introduction: August 6-17 (2 sem. hrs.) Dr. Dwight F. Zeller; see credentials above.
This course considers the background and setting of the New Testament along with its transmission, manuscripts, canonicity and translation.
Pastoral Counseling: August 20-31 (2 sem. hrs.) 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, Army Chaplain (COL).
An introduction to providing pastoral counseling in light of Biblical principles.
I Timothy: June 5-August 28 (1 sem. hr.) 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 is a weekly exegetical study of I Timothy with application for today.
Public Worship: June 6-August 29 (1 sem. hr.) Dr. Andrew S. Zeller, facilitator.
This is a time of sincere worship followed by a discussion. The students are exposed to different models of worship practiced by the instructors.
Fall Semester Schedule
September 10 – December 14
Essentials of Old Testament Hebrew: (10 sem. hrs.) Dr. Andrew S. Zeller with Mr. Larry Wilkes; M. Div.; Sangre de Cristo Seminary; B.A. Grace University, Omaha; Hebrew Linguist, U.S. Air Force, (Ret.)
Students will learn the basics of Old Testament Hebrew grammar and syntax and begin to translate and study the Old Testament form Hebrew.
Pentateuch and Historical Books Survey: (2 sem. hrs.) Rev. Ron Kruis; Dean of Students and Administrator, Sangre de Cristo Seminary; M.Div., Sangre de Cristo Seminary; M.A., New Mexico State University; B.A., Dordt College. Pastor, Counselor.
This course will cover the background, development and purpose of the Books from Genesis through II Samuel.
Hermeneutics: (2 sem. hrs.) Mr. Stephen L. Cloyd; Contractor; M.A. in Exegetical Theology, Sangre de Cristo Seminary; B. S., Western State College.
This course explores the principles of Biblical interpretation and how these principles are used.
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.
Hebrew Exegesis: (2 sem. hrs.) Prerequisite: O.T. Hebrew. Dr. Dwight F. Zeller.
Detailed studies of Old Testament passages will be made from the Hebrew Text.
Greek and Hebrew Seminar: (2 sem. hrs. each) Prerequisite: O.T. Hebrew and N.T. Greek. Dr. Dwight F. Zeller
Seniors will prepare and teach sections of New and Old Testament passages and will give written and oral exegetical 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.