Practical Theology
PT 101 College Study Skills- 1 credit
The course enhances student maturity through an understading of the academic study skills, spritual priorities, and other general aspects of Bible Institue education. REQUIRED
PT 122 Personal Evangelism I- 1 credit
The course provides an opportunity for the student to explore ways of doing personal evangelism. Students will study the plan of salvation with a view to communicating the message to others and will gain experience through actual personal contacts. The course focuses on the Message. REQUIRED
PT 221 Personal Evangelism II- 1 credit
Practical instruction for the soul winner’s personal life will include spiritual qualities, personal finance, self-knowledge, and suggestions on how to be an effective witness. Student will gain experience through actual personal contacts. The course focuses on the Messenger. REQUIRED
PT 222 Personal Evangelism III- 1 credit
Students will receive practical insights on visitation, bus, nursing home, and prison ministries. Actual personal contacts are required. The course will focus on Methods. REQUIRED
PT 311 Child Evangelism- 3 credits
A study of the child and methods of child evangelism with emphasis upon childhood conversion and character building. REQUIRED
PT 312 Child Evangelism Practicum- 3 credits
The student will gain practical experience through the preparation, presentation, and evaluation of five children’s evangelistic services including theme, props, Bible stories, extra-Biblical stories, memory verses, choruses, object lessons, continued story, missions emphasis, and review techniques. Prerequisite: PT 311. REQUIRED
PT 321 Pastoral Ministries- 3 credits
A study in ministerial ethics, parish visitation, pastoral responsibilities for weddings and funerals, methods of conducting baptism and communion, and pulpit behavior. Gives attention to the practices and problems of pastoral work and church leadership. REQUIRED
PT 342 Teaching Bible Practicum- 3 credits
Application of principles and methods of teaching Bible, including observation, developing a series of Bible lessons, teaching those lessons under the supervision of an experienced teacher, while utilizing a number of different teaching methods. Teaching will be done in a variety of settings and age groups. Prerequisite: ED 322, ED 331, and approval of the applicant REQUIRED
PT 411 Foundations of Biblical Preaching- 3 credits
A study of the basic mechanics for sermon construction with application to preaching in today’s church. Students develop sermon delivery techniques through in-class preaching. Prerequisite: LL 211. REQUIRED
PT 412 Advanced Biblical Preaching- 3 credits
Further development of skills acquired from Foundations of Biblical Preaching with a concentrated focus on sermon delivery through critical sermon analysis. Sermon preparation is applied to exercising church leadership, preaching on special occasions, and presenting sermon series. Prerequisite: LL 211, PT 411 REQUIRED
PT 421, PT 423 Ministerial Internship I & II 3 + 3 credits
Practical experience in the pastorate at an approved church under the supervision of the pastor. Report of activities required. Details of requirements available from the chairman of the Ministerial Department. REQUIRED
PT 422, PT 424 Missionary Internship I & II 3 + 3 credits
Practical experience on an approved mission field under the supervision of an experienced missionary. Report of activities required. Details of requirements available from the chairman of the Missions Department. REQUIRED
PT 431 Christian Counseling- 3 credits
A study of the skills and techniques of Christian counseling including diagnostics, therapy and special cases. REQUIRED
PT 432 Principles of Leadership- 3 credits
A course designed to develop leadership potential in students and to familiarize them with administrative responsibilities including organization, delegation, record keeping, reporting, financial budgeting, time management and accountability to supporters, the ministry organization, and the government(s). REQUIRED
PT 441 Spanish Ministry Internship- 3 credits
This eight-week internship will be completed in Costa Rica in conjunction with the final studies of Spanish the national language school. Missionary experience, cultrual immersion, and bonding will impact the sutdent during this unique training period. Prerequisite: LL 252. REQUIRED
PT 452 Church Planting and Discipleship- 3 credits
This course explores the dynamics of an effective ministry team for the purpose of Church Planting. Church Planting and Discipleship strategies will be discussed in order to multiply leaders and churches. REQUIRED