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SECOND
YEAR COURSES
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Failure to follow instructions may result in
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If you are taking classes for
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submit the Finish Sign In form when you "Finish" each lesson- only
when you "Finish" the entire course. You can access these forms through the SIGN IN page.
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take. Record all pertinent course information in the appropriate
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After signing in, then click
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You
must
meet minimum attendance requirements for each course if you are taking the course for credit toward a degree.
CREDITS
In
general, credits are figured according to the following
schedule. One credit being awarded per one-quarter course, two
per semester, six per year. This general schedule of one credit per quarter course may be
superceded by specific credit awards stated on individual course pages.
GENERAL
STUDY INSTRUCTIONS
These may be superceded by specific instructions
given on the course main page.
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Each
section generally requires 1 week study/attendance.
You may NOT take more than one test in any one subject
on one day including retakes of failed tests.
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Look
up every scripture referenced in the textbook and workbook.
At
the end of each section, stop and take the section test if there is one.
Most tests are "open book" which means that you may use all study materials (workbook, textbook, Bible, etc.) while taking the tests.
ANSWERS: Those tests that are open book require the exact answer from the textbook, workbook, or Bible, whichever of the study materials are appropriate for the question. Incorrect answers, spelling, punctuation, extra spaces before or anywhere in the answer or after the answer, will cause the answer to be scored as "Incorrect." Along with the privilege of using your study materials and taking an "open book" test comes the responsibility of giving
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You
may NOT go on to the next section until you have passed the test
for the current section and found all of the answers in the textbook, workbook, or KJV, whichever is appropriate, to
any questions missed on the current test, whether you passed it or not.
The attendance for the next Lesson begins on the
next day after you have gone through the answer lookup process.
TESTING
Make sure you read and submit the Testing
Instructions
if you have not already done so. Only
one (1) Testing Instruction form is required per
student. If you do not submit a Testing Instructions form
you will not be able to correctly fill out the
information page of the tests. And without
a Testing Instructions form in your file your tests
will be disallowed and they will not be credited to
you.
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You may NOT take more than one test in any one
subject on one day. If you fail
a test, you MAY NOT attempt
that test again on the same day. You must restudy the textbook, the workbook, and your Bible (whichever is appropriate) and find all of the correct answers to the
questions missed and then retake the test no sooner than the
next day.
When you receive a passing score on a test you are required to find all of the correct answers in your textbook, workbook, or Bible, whichever is appropriate, for every question missed on the test. A copy of each test is automatically sent to you and you may use the correct answers listed on it to verify that you have found the
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In all
courses you must meet the minimum attendance requirement per lesson before taking any test, including your first test.
Example:
If the
requirement is that you can not do more than one lesson per
week in a course, then your first test cannot be submitted until on or after the 7th day of that first week of attendance. If the requirement is one lesson every two weeks, then the test cannot be taken until on or after the 14th day of the 2 week period.
Attendance will be figured from
the day that you turned in
your sign in form for that course.
Attendance
for each lesson after the first one begins the day after you passed the test for the previous section and have found the correct answer in the textbook for every question answered wrong on the test even though you passed the test.
Keep a record of your sign in dates to "Begin" a course because you will be required to enter that date on your Sign In "Finish" form submitted when you finish the entire course. A COURSE RECORD FORM is to be downloaded and one copy printed for each course you are taking. On it you must record the pertinent information for each course because you will need that information for the Finish Sign In form and the Password Retrieval form which
you will submit at the end of each course. To obtain a copy of the Course Record form, please click the form name.
The form is in pdf format. If you don't have a pdf reader then please download the free Adobe Reader from http://adobe.com
You may take multiple courses at the same time.
If a
test is not submitted according to the attendance requirement,
then that test will be disallowed and the student will have
to repeat it when the attendance requirement has been met.
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If you
proceed faster than the required pace, then you will not
retain the information in the text.
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Minimum attendance for
each course must be met for the course overall and for each individual lesson. Tests must be spaced at least the
minimum required weekly attendance apart.
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If
a course is marked "(This
course is not yet available.)"
then proceed to the next course in the list.
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All courses require use of the King James Bible. If you do not have one (or even if you do) then you can download a free Bible program from our study helps page. Click HERE to go to the study helps page to download your free King James Bible and bible study program. Once you are done with that page you may close that
window to return here to proceed with your courses.
Practical
Christian Ministry 
If you are actively involved in
a ministry in your local church on a regular basis, then you are
eligible for 1 credit per quarter (6 credits per year) for practical
Christian ministry. "Actively involved" is defined as at
least 1 or 2 days per week of some type of Church ministry.
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Basic Training for
Spiritual Warfare 
A study of the battles behind life's battles; and
biblical instruction in (1) the only sure way to victory and (2) God's
promise of that victory and (3) His way to accomplish that
victory. (2 credits)
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Baptist History
and Distinctives
This course will
give you an understanding of the history of the Baptists. In this
course you will gain an understanding of them as the only group extant
today that never associated with Rome (meaning the Roman Catholic
Church) and, because of their refusal to bow to the Catholic
dictatorship, you will see their story written in fire and blood exactly
as it stained the pages of religious and secular history. (1
credit)
How
to Study the Bible 
(This class is not yet available.)
This class is
currently being prepared for online use.
II Timothy 2:15
"Study to shew thyself approved unto God..."
In
this class you will be instructed in 12 different methods for studying the Bible. When you complete this class you should have a good working
knowledge of how to effectively study God's Word in a variety of
different ways. (2 credits)
Pastoral
Theology 
In this course you will study what God says about the
Pastor. Who, why, how, when, his qualifications, his family, etc., will be discussed in this class.
This class is based upon the notes from a class taught by
Dr. Loys Vess who is now with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
This study is taken chiefly from that class and has been expanded
somewhat by Dr. T.E. VanBuskirk who is one of Dr. Vess' students.
This is a class from pastors to pastors about pastors as taught by the
Lord, the original New Testament pastor, in His Bible. (2 credits)
The
Church and Missions 
In this course you will study the biblical concept of
missions and the Great Commission that was given to the Local Church by
Jesus Christ himself. This course will be a comprehensive study of
the who, what, where, when, how, and why, of the biblical precept of
world-wide missions and how it, and the responsibility for it, applies
to the Local New Testament Church. (1.5 credits)
HEBREWS 
In
this course you will study the book of Hebrews, verse by verse.
After a brief introduction addressing the historical
arguments concerning date, authorship, to whom was it written, and
canonicity, we will go on to examine the book and its teachings and
comparisons concerning the New Covenant under Christ and the Old
Covenant under the Mosaic Law. (1.5 credits)
Methods of Teaching
I 
In
this course you will use the classic textbook "The Seven Laws of
Teaching" by John M. Gregory.
The course is divided into 9 lessons with tests for each lesson.
You will study practical and scholarly
methods for teaching that have been used for decades.
Section Tests are "open book" but the Final Test
is "closed book." (1.5 credit)
Public
Speaking 
In this course you will learn the basics
of oral communication. You will sharpen your skills by using the
methods learned in this class while speaking before groups as well as
exercising your one on one communication techniques. (1.5 credits)
Prayer I. - II. - III. 
(This class is not yet available.)
This class is
currently being prepared for online use.
ESCHATOLOGY
Several Eschatology courses will be offered in this series.
- The first, The Book of The Revelation, will be a comprehensive study of the Book, beginning with a study of the Seven Churches of Asia from several different perspectives.
- The second, The Millennium, will cover the thousand year period subsequent to the Tribulation.
- Other courses will also be offered in this series.
Each part is a course unto itself and you will receive credits for each part independent of the other parts.
The Book of The Revelation 
In this first course in the Eschatology series, The Book of the Revelation, you will study the Seven Churches of Asia from both a geographical and a spiritual standpoint. This course is worth 1.5 credits and will take 10 weeks to complete.
The Millennium 
In this second course in the Eschatology series you will study the 1,000 year reign of Christ, known as The Millennium, and the believer's place in it. This course is worth 2 credits and will take 16 weeks to complete.
Other courses in this series will be offered later.
Life of Christ 
In this series you will study the life of Christ from varied angles.
Bible Doctrines II. 
Through a study of the "Fundamentals of the Faith" you will gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental doctrines upon which true understanding of the Scriptures is built and the practice of the precepts taught therein. These fundamentals were once believed by all who claimed to be Christian. This is not true
today, as you will find when you study the Third Year course, Comparative Theology, and other courses that address modern and older beliefs. Through this course you will understand better what beliefs are fundamental to true Christian faith and practice.
THEOLOGY COURSES
Theology I. 
In this course we will embark upon a systematic study of God's Word to learn its facts and principles; from which are formulated the basic biblical doctrines.
Prerequisite First Year courses: Salvation, Eternal Security, Bible Doctrines, The Church, and
The Bible and also the Second Year course on The Millenium.
Comparative Theology   
In this course you will study some of the
main-line Religions and Christian cults and work step by step through
some of their basic doctrines and see how they compare with those of God
as He has given them to us in His Bible. (2 credits)
Theology II. 
Calvinism 
In this course you will study the unbiblical doctrine of Calvinism. You will see, from the scriptures, God's true teachings on Election and Salvation.
This course will be in two parts. Students will earn credits for each part independent of the other; however, you must pass Calvinism I. before you can take Calvinism II.
Only Part I. is available at this time.
Hermeneutics I. - II. - III. 
In this course you will learn how to "rightly divide the word of truth." You will use several textbooks and the course will be in three parts. The Hermeneutics I. textbook is "Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth" by Dr. C.I. Scofield. The Hermeneutics II. textbook is "The Golden Key" by Ben M. Bogard. The Hermeneutics III. textbook is to be announced later.
Prerequisites: You must successfully complete the First Year course, "The Bible," before you are allowed to take the Hermeneutics courses for credit. Also, you must successfully complete the Hermeneutics I. section to be eligible to take the Hermeneutics II. section and you must successfully complete the Hermeneutics II. section to be eligible to take the Hermeneutics III. section.
(various credits per section awarded individually, 6 credits total for all three sections)
How to Prepare Sermons and Homiletics I. - V.  
In the first parts of this series you will learn the various types of sermons and also how to prepare
them. You will then progress through the theory and practice of
developing and delivering a homily, learning what to do and what not to
do; and, finally, you will learn how to prepare yourself to endeavor in
this field effectively. You will use several textbooks and the series will be in five parts. The Homiletics I textbook is "Introduction to Homiletics" by Shawn Abigail. The How to Prepare Sermons course textbook is How to Prepare Sermons by William Evans. The Homiletics II textbook is "The Theory of Preaching" by Austin Phelps, D.D. The Homiletics III textbook is "Men
and Books or Studies In Homiletics" by Austin Phelps, D.D.
The Homiletics IV textbook is "Homiletics" by W.G.T. Shedd.
The Homiletics IV textbook is "Rhetoric, Its Theory and Practice - 'English Style In Public Discourse' " by Austin Phelps, D.D.
Prerequisites: You must successfully complete the Second Year courses, "Public Speaking" and "Calvinism" and the First Year course, "The Bible," before you are allowed to take any of the Homiletics courses for credit. The courses in this series, Homiletics I, How to Prepare Sermons, Homiletics II through Homiletics V are each prerequisites of the course following it. The courses must be taken in that order and each
must be successfully completed before going on to study the next course in the series. Student will receive credit for each course individually.
All students are required to take the first 4 courses in this
series, Homiletics I, How to Prepare Sermons, Homiletics II and Homiletics III,
and they are required to take them in that order. Homiletics IV and V are required for some students depending on their course of study. However, all students may take all courses in this series should they choose to do so.
Publick Ministry I. II. III. 
In this course you will learn the basics of the original method of
reaching the populace- street preaching. This was the method used
by the Apostles Paul & Peter, Stephen, Barnabas, and most of the
preachers of the Bible- both in the Old and the New Testaments. Three courses.
(3
credits)
Ecclesiology 
This course is an in-depth study of the New Testament
Church. You will learn what the term "Church" means and
what it does not mean. Some common ancient and modern beliefs
about the Church will be challenged and laid to rest by this study into
the truth concerning both the Local Church and the Universal
Church. And the truths presented concerning them will be learned
as they are taught in the final authority and teacher about the Church,
which is, of course, the Word of God. (1.5 credits)
Church Polity and
Order 
In
this course you will learn the scriptural formula for running a local New
Testament Church.
For
the Pastors, it will be useful as
a manual concerning the polity of the Church, its officers and
structure, and how to scripturally lead and be the leader of the congregation.
For
the members, it
will give them added confidence in their Pastor's leadership by
reassuring them that he is following the precepts and rules set down by
the one who started and owns the Church- the Lord Jesus Christ.
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