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HC-102/202

God’s Purpose Revealed in OT

This course provides a media for the student to grasp God’s overall plan of the ages as revealed in the Old Testament. Particular stress is placed upon the development of the necessary thought processes to discern God’s teaching, rather than relying upon traditions or our own presuppositions. This course is designed to raise the thinking and learning level of the students by encouraging them to think through some of the higher purposes of God, the Bible, and the Christian life. The emphasis will be upon the purposes of the books rather than being merely a superficial survey - Level 3 has added requirements. 

Tutor: Dr. Robert R. Congdon

Textbook: Benware, Survey of the OT

3 or 4

HC-104/204

God’s Purpose Revealed in NT

This course continues the study of God's plan as revealed in the New Testament. The student is urged to understand the doctrinal, historical, and cultural aspects of the Gospels and the Epistles. The study of Revelation gives us a glimpse into the ages to come. Once more the purposes of the books will be examined, rather than a superficial survey. This course will link the Garden of Eden with the coming Jubilee.  Prerequisite: HC-102/202 - Level 3 has added requirements.

Tutor: Dr. Robert R. Congdon

Textbook: Benware, Survey of the NT

3 or 4

HC-150/250

Life of Christ  - Level 2 & 3 - Level 3 has added requirements.

Tutor: Dr. Robert Congdon

Textbook:

1 or 2

HC-160/260

Church History - Level 2 & 3 - Level 3 has added requirements.

Tutor:

Textbook:

1 or 2

HC-162/262

Baptist History – [2 hours of audio lectures] - Level 2 & 3 - Level 3 has added requirements.

Tutor: Dr. Stephen Boreland
Textbook: Jack Hoad, The Baptist, A.A. Davis, The Baptist Story           

1

HC-200

Old Testament Background – a look at the historical and cultural background of the Old Testament period. Includes studies of the Egyptian, Babylonian, and Mede-Persian Empires. - Level 3 credit only

Tutor: Dr. Robert Congdon

Textbook:

4

HC-270

History of the English Bible – a look into the history of the English Bible that will enable the student to appreciate what others sacrificed for us to study our Bible in English - Level 3 only.

Tutor: Dr. Robert Congdon

Textbook:

2

HC-280

Using the Original Languages – This is a seminar course is designed to give those without Hebrew or Greek language training, the skills needed to use various Biblical language tools and helps in their study of passages and verses in their English Bible. - Level 3 only.

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2

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