Course Descriptions
Biblical Counselling & Addictive Behaviours
This course aims to achieve two main goals: (1) equipping students to understand various life problems by teaching biblical anthropology, especially the dynamic heart model; and (2) helping students to apply biblical anthropology in ministering to the people with addictive behaviours. It is recommended students take PCS101 Intro to Psychology and MIN141 History & Theology of Soul Care before taking MIN222, MIN322 and MIN422.
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Biblical Theology
The focus of the Bible is on the Triune God and His redemptive plan for fallen humanity and
creation. The Bible, though written by a variety of people in different locations and time,
presents a unified message from God through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is
God’s message to humanity, in particular, the message of His work in history to redeem humans
and creation from the bondage of sin and death, and reconcile all things to Himself. The focus of
this message is upon Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is God’s agent for this restoration. This
course will present this Christological redemptive plan as it is given from Genesis to
Revelation—from Creation to the Fall to Redemption to the New Creation. As we progress in our
study of God’s unfolding plan of restoration we will be attentive to the unity of the Bible, but
also its literary, cultural and temporal diversity.
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Church History I
Through the analysis of texts (in translation), a detailed study will be made of the Early Church from the Apostolic Fathers to the Synod of Whitby (664 A.D.). Special attention is given to: evangelization of the Roman Empire and the British Isles, the relationship of the Church and State, and the development of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit.
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Church History II
A detailed study of the Reformation, Puritanism, the Eighteenth Century Evangelical Revival, and modern church history will be completed in this course. These events are examined through readings in authors such as: Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Owens, Richard Baxter, John and Charles Wesley, Jonathan Edwards, B.B. Warfield, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and D.M. Lloyd-Jones.
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Ethics
The course will present an overview of the various options in ethical decision-making as outlined in philosophy and theology and as used by the common person. A specific model for Christian ethics will be presented. Students will be challenged to develop their own personal ethical system and to employ that system in analyzing a range of contemporary social and personal ethical questions.
Prerequisites: PHI101 Intro to Philosophy OR REL123 Hermeneutics
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General Psychology
Gives an introduction to the science of human behaviour beginning with historical development in the rise of “schools” and the scientific method in the study of human relationships. Attention is given to causal factors such as the physical organism, human development, learning perception, motivation, emotion, and attitudes. Special emphasis is made to formulate a view of human personality in the light of biblical teaching and Christian philosophy.
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Greek Elements II
These courses introduce students to the Greek language, providing basic grammar and syntax. They bring the student to the point where he or she is able to translate selected portions of the Greek New Testament.
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Hebrew Elements I
This introduction to the Hebrew language initiates the student to basic Hebrew morphology (forms) as well as syntax (grammar/ function). The motivating philosophy is to equip the student to work competently in the Hebrew text. The student learns to recognize the various Hebrew forms and functional categories in order to utilize the plethora of language tools; from interlinear texts to computer programs.
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Hebrew Elements II
This introduction to the Hebrew language initiates the student to basic Hebrew morphology (forms) as well as syntax (grammar/ function). The motivating philosophy is to equip the student to work competently in the Hebrew text. The student learns to recognize the various Hebrew forms and functional categories in order to utilize the plethora of language tools; from interlinear texts to computer programs.
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Hebrew Exegesis
Hebrew Exegesis is designed to build on the Hebrew Elements courses with the goal of enhancing one’s vocabulary and one’s understanding of Hebrew syntax. Consequently, the student will be better equipped to translate and interpret the Hebrew Bible. Attention is given to principles of interpretation as they inform effective preaching and teaching of the Old Testament.
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Hebrews
This careful study of the Epistle to the Hebrews involves its background, theology, and interpretation. An attempt is made to discover the redemptive historical structure of the book through which the various themes are understood.
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Hermeneutics
This introductory course covers foundational issues of biblical hermeneutics (the art and science of interpretation). Its intent
is to develop competency in biblical interpretation for both the personal and public use of the Scriptures.
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History of Christian Leadership
Leadership is vital to the life and existence of the church. Events of recent days, though, have raised anew the question of what kind of leadership is needed for this time in the history of the Church. In this course, we look at biblical sources (primarily, the letters of the Apostle Paul and the lives of Phoebe and Priscilla), individuals from the Ancient Church (Basil of Caesarea and Macrina, Bede, Boniface, and Timothy of Baghdad) and from the modern era (Brilliana Harley, Antoine Court, Jonathan Edwards, Anne Dutton, Andrew Fuller, and Hugh Brown) to help guide our reflection about the nature and shape of Christian leadership.
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History of the Church: from the Apostles to the Present
This course will be a survey of the history of Christianity from the post-apostolic period to the 21st century. Special attention will be given to significant individuals, movements and doctrinal developments.
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Intro to Christian Theology I
A survey of Christian doctrine from an evangelical perspective concerning the nature and method of theology, doctrine of revelation, the attributes and works of God, the Trinity, humanity, and sin. Attention is paid to varieties of theological methods and perspectives.
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Intro to Christian Theology II
This course surveys Christian doctrine from an evangelical perspective concerning the person and work of Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church, and final things.
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Intro to New Testament Studies
This course is designed to introduce the student to the canonical books of the New Testament by examining each of the 27 books individually as well as in relation to other books of the Old and New Testaments. Discussion of authorship, dating, provenance, audience, purpose, theological themes, and outline is provided for each book . The student will also be introduced to some of the important contemporary issues surrounding New Testament studies including the synoptic problem, the historical Jesus studies, and Jewish background to the New Testament studies.
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Intro to Old Testament Studies
This general survey course of the Old Testament relates each book to the total scope of the Bible. This is a foundational study intended to provide a general understanding of the Old Testament. Particular emphasis is given to the authorship, historical situations, major contributions of each book, and the importance of each book in terms of the development of redemptive history.
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Intro to Philosophy
This is an introductory survey of philosophical issues, methods, and significant personalities. Areas covered include logic, epistemology, metaphysics, religion, and ethics. For each area key terminology, concepts, and philosophers are discussed.
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Intro to the Ancient World
This course provides an understanding of the roots of western civilization by studying the earliest civilizations in the Near East and the Mediterranean World, including Egypt, Greece, and Rome. It will also provide the student with the cultural and historical background to both the Old and New Testaments.
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Johannine Literature
The Johannine literature, which comprises John's Gospel, 1-3 John, and Revelation, makes an essential contribution to the theology of the New Testament and the entire Bible. In this course primary emphasis is given to John’s Gospel, and here especially the seven signs of Jesus. The Johannine letters (1-3 John) and the book of Revelation will be surveyed as well.
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John
This course is a detailed exposition of John’s gospel. Attention is given to John’s unique purpose as well as the background against which he is writing. Exposition of the text emphasizes its contribution to Christology.
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Moral Theology
This course is a study of the biblical-theological basis of moral obligation, the consequent method of ethical decision making, and the application of that method to selected moral issues that confront contemporary North American evangelicals. In this online format, the course lectures and outlines will be provided on the seminary website in the section that we call myHeritage.
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New Testament Introduction & Theology
This course is a study of the teaching and theology of the New Testament. The different books will be set in their respective political, social, historical, religious, and literary contexts in order to understand each book on its own terms, thus enabling the student to apply their teaching in a contemporary setting. Some basic critical issues to be covered include the origin, transmission, historical reliability, and canonization of the New Testament. Course prerequisite: BNT520-1 Synoptic Gospels.
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Old Testament Introduction & Theology
This course will introduce students to the most fundamental aspects of Old Testament studies. Prominent approaches to the text will be assessed from an evangelical perspective. Students will gain an understanding of key passages, key themes, and the overall purpose and content of the various books of the Old Testament. Emphasis will also be placed on a big picture understanding of the Old Testament as a whole. In so doing, the course will equip students to read the first three quarters of the Bible as Christian Scripture that bears witness to Christ and speaks powerfully to the 21st century church and world.
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Old Testament in the New Testament
This course investigates the claims of the NT authors as they were reflecting on the OT message. We will investigate their methods of interpreting the OT within the context of early Judaism, the various uses they made of the OT, and the effect of their interpretations. The continuity of Scripture, scholarly viewpoints on the relationship between the testaments, principles for interpreting the NT, and implications for nurturing our faith will be discussed.
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Pastoral Internship I
The student will be involved in a “hands on” ministry in a church, parachurch organization, hospital, prison, or the like, appropriate to the student’s ministry goals. The two internship courses (SME611, SME612) are to be taken in immediate sequence to each other over an 8-month period and together, they must total a minimum of 500 hours. The student must have completed 50 hours of the M.Div. program. Prerequisites: THS522 Theology of Church & Ministry, PAS701 Pastoral Theology I, and HOM511 Expository Preaching I.
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Pastoral Internship II
The student will be involved in a “hands on” ministry in a church, parachurch organization, hospital, prison, or the like, appropriate to the student’s ministry goals. The two internship courses (SME611, SME612) are to be taken in immediate sequence to each other over an 8-month period and together, they must total a minimum of 500 hours. The student must have completed 50 hours of the M.Div. program. Prerequisites: THS522 Theology of Church & Ministry, PAS701 Pastoral Theology I, and HOM511 Expository Preaching I.
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Pentateuch
A study of the first five books of the Old Testament with emphasis on the historical background to their composition, the literary structure of each book, the social context of the books, issues of content and interpretation, and their theology and message for both then and now. The course will emphasize the ongoing canonical reading and application of these books throughout Israel’s history and into the life of the church.
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Progress of Redemption
This course presents the Christological redemptive plan as it is given from Genesis to Revelation—from Creation to the Fall to Redemption to the New Creation. Attention is given to the unity of the Bible and its literary, cultural, and temporal diversity.
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Romans
The Epistle to the Romans is the most comprehensive and systematic expression of the gospel in the New Testament. It deals at length with such important subjects as sin, justification, sanctification, God’s sovereign plan of salvation concerning Israel and the Gentiles, as well as instructions for the church on such issues as spiritual gifts, grey areas, and responsibility to the government. If the student is able to grasp the general contents of this epistle she/he is not only more firmly grounded in the truth but is also better equipped to explain the gospel to those who are non-Christians. This course will involve exposition of the epistle with attention given to outline, setting, background, and key themes.
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Romans
Romans represents Paul’s most detailed explanation of the gospel that he preaches. This course examines this letter in light of the historical, social, and religious contexts of Paul and the church in Rome, highlighting key theological themes like justification, predestination, and the status of Israel, and how these themes apply to the church today.
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Science and Christianity
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Synoptic Gospels
This course is a survey of the life and teachings of Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels, including historical, social, political, and geographical background to his life and times. The basic critical issues concerning the writing of the Synoptic Gospels will be examined.
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Theological Foundations I
This is the first in a two-term sequence of courses, which survey the major areas of Christian theology from an evangelical and baptistic perspective. This first course will deal with theological method; the nature and works of God; the Bible as divine revelation; and humanity as created and fallen.
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Theological Foundations II
This is the second in a two-term sequence of courses, which survey the major areas of Christian theology from an evangelical and baptistic perspective. This second course deals with the person and work of Christ, the Holy Spirit, the many facets of salvation, and final things (in technical terms: christology, pneumatology, soteriology, and eschatology).
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Theology of Church & Ministry
This course provides a foundational study of the theology and philosophy of the church and church leadership. It deals with traditional questions about church structure and governance, church offices, and the sacraments/ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s Supper, and it also deals with contemporary debates about the nature and role of the church.
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Typical Problems in Biblical Counselling
This course will involve the conceptualization and counselling methodology for problems typically encountered in Biblical Counseling. Biblical formulations and secular approaches will be compared and contrasted.
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Worldview & Culture
Our advanced technology has created a global village where we find ourselves in contact with many different competing worldviews vying directly or indirectly for our allegiance. In this course primary emphasis is given to an analytical and critical examination of the Christian worldview in light of our contemporary modern and postmodern culture. It will address such subjects as the problem of evil, the meaning of life, morality, revelation, miracles and truth. Other religions or philosophical belief systems will be presented and critiqued from a Christian point of view as group projects.
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Worldviews, Christianity & Culture
Our advanced technology has created a global village where we find ourselves in contact with many different competing worldviews vying directly or indirectly for our allegiance. In this course primary emphasis is given to an analytical and critical examination of the Christian worldview in light of our contemporary modern and postmodern culture. It will address such subjects as the problem of evil, the meaning of life, morality, revelation, miracles, and truth. Other religions or philosophical belief systems will be presented and critiqued from a Christian point of view as group projects.
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Make the most of your time to learn and grow this spring and summer by studying God’s Word with Heritage College & Seminary.
Whether you are looking to continue work on your degree or desire the opportunity to dig deeper into God’s Word this summer—Heritage’s Spring & Summer classes offer you the opportunity to study the Bible and grow in your faith through a variety of courses.
Spring & Summer 2024
Courses are available to take for credit or non-credit.
Current students can register on myHeritage. The deadline to register is March 22, 2024.
Spring & Summer 2024 Schedule
For more information on the classes we are offering this Spring & Summer at Heritage, please click on the following link to see the schedule: Heritage College & Seminary Spring & Summer 2024 Schedule.
Full Credit:
For those already enrolled in a degree or certificate program at Heritage or who apply to a program in advance.
Non-Credit (Audit, No Assignments):
Course Formats:
Heritage College Students: