1 Unit This course provides an overview of methods, key tools and specific resources used in Biblical study. Students will be equipped for personal spiritual growth and ministry as they become more acquainted with knowing God through His Word, understanding the language of the Bible and discovering how to rightly divide the whole Word of God. Parables, figurative language, historical context and prophecy are some of the topics included in this course designed to promote proper exegesis of the Bible.

This course is designed as a historical survey of the Old Testament with special attention given to the people and land which are the foundation of our faith. Exploration of God’s Creation, the fall of man, and the line of redemption from the patriarchs to the Word that became Flesh, will provide a pathway for the connection between the Old and New Testaments. This overview will assist students in deepening their concept of Old Testament stories, examples, lineage, and their necessary application for successful living today.

Knowing the context scripture was written in can make the difference between truth and error. This course is a study of New Testament events from an historic, economic, and religious background, identifying the rise of Christianity. Emphasis will be given to the context and authorship of the books, their themes, and their relevance to the modern church. Journey through the fulfillment of the promised Messiah, the beginnings of the Great Commission, the development and discipleship of the early Church, and the foretelling of the soon coming King.

Brother Kenneth E. Hagin said that some things about prayer are taught, and some things are better caught. This class provides instruction for things taught and demonstrations in prayer of what must be caught. Both will be presented as they pertain to the governing principles of all kinds of prayer. Prayer that is alive contains elements of fellowship, as well as the privilege of doing Kingdom Business with God. There is nothing that cannot be prevented, changed, or overcome through the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man.