his course is part one of a two part study that seeks to provide an understanding of both the broad outline of Christian history from CE 1 to CE 1400 and the more specific periods within that development.

We will take note the persons, events, and ideas which had a significant effect on the various developments within the story. The importance of studying the close interaction of the history of the church with that of the various other components of the culture(s) that provided the context for the church’s development.

When appropriate we will explore the church’s interaction with peoples of other religious faiths. And finally, noting the close relationship between the history of the church and the development of theology, church structures and worship in Christianity.

This course is part two of Christian history from 1400 CE to the present; and the more specific material within periods of development. It is a continuation of the history of the early Church discussions in Christian History I, but is offered in a distinct and separate course. The objectives remain the same. We will take note the persons, events, and ideas which had a significant effect on the various developments within the story. The importance of studying the close interaction of the history of the church with that of the various other components of the culture(s) that provided the context for the church’s development.

When appropriate we will explore the church’s interaction with peoples of other religious faiths. And finally, noting the close relationship between the history of the church and the development of theology, church structures and worship in Christianity.

Through this introductory course we begin to understand the Church through the study of Systematic Theology. Lectures and discussion center on the development of Christian thought concerning Soteriology, Ecclesiology and Eschatology.

We seek to expand our perspective of salvation and its context; the Church as a committed, active, covenant community; and the consummation of our personal existence. Then we will explore the Church’s understanding of the New Creation.

Finally, students will be able to articulate the close relationship between the development of theology through time and church dogma, doctrine & disciplines.

To understand both the broad outline of Sacramental History from the Patristic Period to Modern times. To include the persons, events, and ideas which had a significant effect on the various developments within the scope of development and reform of sacramental liturgy. Then exploring the methodology and resources pertinent to the study of the sacraments, seeking explain the function of relational, participatory community in the Paschal Mystery. Students will be challenged to interact with the history of the church and the development of theology, concepts and worship in sacramental expression.

To understand the prayers, devotions and diciplines of the church. To learn the practical ways to discern, pray and the lead the prayers of the universal church. To see the wider perspective of the spiritual grounding of our faith through private, community, and liturgical prayer. To note the church’s understanding of prayer. To note the close relationship between the development of theology and liturgy through time.

This course is a practical method toward an understanding of the preparation and preaching of a sermon. Students will learn the exegetical work required including text selection, perspective and application. We will explore the various methodologies and resources pertinent to the study of homiletics. We will develop and present various techniques of preaching, public speaking and the value of practice. Most important to this work is to encounter the close relationship between inspired Word of God, the message meant for his church, and the challenge to action.

This is a capstone course in Church Leadership and Administration. The purpose of this course is to explore the elements needed to develop a successful church ministry. The students will develop an understanding of Biblical Servant Leadership and its principles. They will come to appreciate the importance of their personal ministry and create a sound mission, vision, statement of core values and objectives. Students should acquire knowledge of the administrative principles and laws that are essential to ministry in the church and their personal life as pastors.

This retreat is the final course before an application for ordination to the diaconate. It is a weeklong retreat reviewing the ministry of a deacon in definition and practice. Each of the eight sessions will include: a lecture, discussion and concentrated study of the Word and Sacraments within the scope of a deacon’s life and work. Topics include: History, Liturgical Ministry & Presence, The Mass, Presiding outside of The Mass; Seasonal Worship, Pastoral Sacraments, and The Spiritual Life of a Deacon. Each day candidates will perform the role of the deacon inside and outside of the Mass.