Registration Deadline 2 weeks before class
| Hermeneutics (begins July 26) |
| Romans | Greek I |
| New Testament Survey | 1 and 2 Samuel |
| Psalms and Poetry | History of World Religions |
| Systematic Theology GCHS | A Course on Logic |
| Church History I | Composition and Research |
Tuesdays and Thursdays for 5 weeks 1:00-5:30pm
Instructor: Prof. Scott A. McCall
Location: Horizon Christian Fellowship 5151 S. Federal Blvd. Unit C, Littleton, CO
Hermeneutics (NOUN: (used with a sing. or pl. verb) the theory and methodology of interpretation, especially of scriptural text). In this class, we will discuss the process of hermeneutics as related to the scriptures. We will investigate general hermeneutical principles, common mistakes to avoid, and how to interpret various divergent types of literature found in the scripture. We will also examine the tools that will be necessary for adequate Bible interpretation. This is a required course for degree and certificate pursuit.
First Day of Class: Monday, August 22, 2011, 2:00pm-4:40pm
Instructor: Bill Honsberger
Location: Horizon Christian Fellowship 5151 S. Federal Blvd. Unit C, Littleton, CO
The book of Romans is the centerpiece of Paul’s teaching in the New Testament. It contains his most systematic approach to theology and church life. This class will walk through the text and highlight several important doctrines as they arrive from the text itself. Issues such as creation, the nature of God, the plan of salvation, predestination, sanctification and others will be covered.
First Day of Class: Monday, August 22, 2011, 9:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Ryan Holloway
Location: Horizon Christian Fellowship 5151 S. Federal Blvd. Unit C, Littleton, CO
An introduction to the Greek language. Beginning with the Greek alphabet and working through basic vocabulary and grammatical principles, the student will gain a better understanding of the teachings of the New Testament and the words of Jesus.
First Day of Class: Wednesday, August 24, 2011, 2:00pm-4:40m
Instructor: Ed Tafilowski
Location: Horizon Christian Fellowship 5151 S. Federal Blvd. Unit C, Littleton, CO
In this survey of the flow and content of the New Testament, we will examine the historical flow of the New Testament, the geographical and cultural aspects of the first century world. We will investigate the various authors and contributors to books and writings in the New Testament. We will understand the theme, date and purpose of each book. The student will be able to state clearly the purpose, theme and author of each New Testament book. This class is indispensable for any serious student of the Scriptures.
First Day of Class: Thursday, August 25, 2011, 2:00pm-4:40pm
Instructor: Scott A. McCall
Location: Horizon Christian Fellowship 5151 S. Federal Blvd. Unit C, Littleton, CO
This course will be a historical and textual study of the early dynasty of the Nation and Kingdom of Israel. We will focus on King Saul and King David. The course will equip the student to teach in various settings this O.T. Narrative effectively. Papers and projects and quizzes all bring learning into focus.
First Day of Class: Tuesday, August 23, 2011, 6:00 pm-8:40pm
Instructor: Tim Nichols
Location: Horizon Christian Fellowship 5151 S. Federal Blvd. Unit C, Littleton, CO
The Book of Psalms is the hymnal of Israel and the foundation for Christian worship. It lies at the heart of the Bible, making frequent use of the Old Testament stories, and is one of the books most quoted by the New Testament authors. In it, we learn to pray fervently, faithfully, and honestly—far more honestly than is common for most of us. In this course, students will survey the structure and content of the Psalter itself, explore its relationship to the other Old and New Testament writings, and learn how it has informed the music, worship and prayer of the church over the past two millennia. Students will also read and pray through the entire Psalter multiple times and explore one particular psalm as deeply and intimately as possible.
First Day of Class: Tuesday, August 23, 2011, 6:00 pm-8:40pm
Instructor: Bill Honsberger
Location: Calvary South Denver
The History of World Religions class is an introductory survey of the differing belief systems and traditions around the world. The course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of the vast range of human religious expression and an understanding of the role and function of religion in human affairs. The class will be presented within an apologetic/evangelistic framework.
First Day of Class: Thursday, August 25, 2011, 6:00 pm-8:00pm
Instructor: Scott McCall
Location: This class will study the three persons of the Trinity, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. We will discuss the trinity and develop an orthodox-evangelical definition of the Trinity. We will investigate the attributes of each member of the Godhead as well as their relational and communicable nature. The student will be familiar with important theological terms as they relate to the topic at hand. We will investigate the the person of Christ as pre-incarnate and in His glorified state. We will investigate the Holy Spirit in His activities from Creation to Glorification. This course is foundational to a pursuit of theology and Christian ministry.
First Day of Class: TBD
Instructor: Jim Choury
Location: TBD
This will be a very vigorous and thorough course in logic designed to help the student master all phases of argumentation and reasoning. There will be abundant homework involving hundreds of examples and will require the purchase of Copi and Cohen’s “Introduction to Logic” eleventh edition or later and Fearnside’s “Fallacy, the Counterfeit of Argument”. Location of the classroom will be worked out among those enrolled in the class with preference given to the north Denver metro area if possible.
First Day of Class: Tuesday, August 23, 2011, 6:00 pm-8:40pm
Instructor: Ryan Tafilowski
Location: Horizon Christian Fellowship 5151 S. Federal Blvd. Unit C, Littleton, CO
This course will seek to trace the development of Christian theology and practice from its roots in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus to the height of ecclesiastical power in the middle ages. We will investigate how the Church grew from a persecuted mystery religion within the Roman Empire into one of the most well-established institutions in Europe. The class will give the student a greater understanding of the wider historical and theological context in which we minister today and connect individual Christians to their rich ecclesiastical heritage.
First Day of Class: Tuesday, August 23, 2011,2:00pm - 4:
pm
Instructor: Ryan Holloway
Location: Horizon Christian Fellowship 5151 S. Federal Blvd. Unit C, Littleton, CO
This Course is a three hour core course that will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 5 weeks in June and July. This class establishes a foundation for a successful research methodology through integrating thesis development, research techniques and essay composition. This class will focus on the creative process and the mechanics of producing an essay.
First Day of Class: Monday, January 23, 2012
Instructor: Bill Honsberger
Location: TBD
The Book of Acts is the turning point in the New Testament. It is a record of the birth of the Church and the triumphs and struggles of God’s covenant people to become a united people. It also shows an unfolding of the Lord’s hand of mercy extended to the Samaritans and to the goyim – gentiles of every nation. The class will address many questions that the book raises for the contemporary church – “Is the gift of tongues for today and or obligatory for true faith?” “In what manner do we baptize?” and many other pivotal issues. The student will gain an appreciation for what God started in the community of believers and how those lessons are to be lived out today.
First Day of Class: Monday, January 23, 2012
Instructor: Scott A. McCall
Location: TBD
This class including lectures, reading and assignments intend to familiarize the student with the person and work and ministry of Jesus Christ. This knowledge will assist the student in their personal growth and walk and equip them for ministry in the local church and beyond.
First Day of Class: Monday, January 23, 2012
Instructor: Ryan Holloway
Location: TBD
A continuation of New Testament Greek I; which was an introduction to the Greek language in which the New Testament was written. The goal of the class is to better understand the words and teachings of Christ and the New Testament writers.
First Day of Class: Monday, January 23, 2012
Instructor: Scott A. McCall
Location: TBD
In this survey of the flow and content of the Old Testament we will examine the historical flow of the Old Testament, the geographical and cultural aspects of the ancient world. We will investigate the various authors and contributors of the various books. We will understand the theme dating and purpose of each book. The student will be able to place every book in the Old Testament in a historical context, a geographical location and be able to state the major theme of each book.
First Day of Class: Monday, January 23, 2012
Instructor: Bill Honsberger
Location: TBD
The Philosophy of Religion class will introduce the student to some of the most compelling questions of all time. How do Christians account for the presence of evil and suffering? How can Christians argue against the New Atheist claims that religion is evil and that evolution is overwhelmingly scientifically true? Many other arguments for the existence of God will be discussed, such as the ontological, cosmological and teleological. The argument from religious experience and the argument for/against miracles will also be examined. Students should be prepared to take seriously the command to love the Lord with all their minds.
First Day of Class: Monday, January 23, 2012
Instructor: Scott A. McCall
Location: TBD
This class will study the doctrines of Anthropology, Hamartiology, Soteriology (man, sin, salvation). We will discuss these topics in light of their evangelical orthodox statements and contemporary challenges. We will investigate the various traditions and positions regarding the Calvin-Armenian debate. We will investigate the classic statements of the atonement of Christ and how that original understanding is falling under the weight of a palatable gospel. The student will be able to dialogue coherently with seekers and with believers in this area of theology and feel confident of their understanding. The student will be writing their own doctrinal statement of belief. This course is foundational to a pursuit of theology and ministry.
First Day of Class: Monday, January 23, 2012
Instructor: Ryan Tafilowski
Location: TBD
As the Middle Ages waned and the first reverberations of the Reformation began to shake the foundations of Christendom, the Church was forced to come to grips with the religious, philosophical, and social challenges of Modernity. This course will seek to outline the splintering of the Church universal in the early 16th century and trace the development of the Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant traditions since the Reformation. The class will interact with major trends in modern theology, significant personalities from the Reformation, modern, and postmodern eras, and engage major issues in theology from the 16th to the 21st centuries. The class will explore the Church’s task of advancing and living the gospel in the modern world.
First Day of Class: Monday, January 23, 2012
Instructor: Scott A. McCall
Location: TBD
Hermeneutics (NOUN: (used with a sing. or pl. verb) the theory and methodology of interpretation, especially of scriptural text). In this class we will discuss the process of hermeneutics as related to the scriptures. We will investigate general hermeneutical principles, common mistakes to avoid, and how to interpret various divergent types of literature found in the scripture. We will also examine the tools that will be necessary for adequate Bible interpretation. This is a required course for degree and certificate pursuit.
First Day of Class: Monday, January 23, 2012
Instructor: Jim Choury
Location: TBD
This course offers an in-depth look at four of the Apostle Paul’s most beautiful letters. Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon were written during Paul’s first imprisonment at Rome around 60 or 62 A.D. Themes include the union between Gentile and Jew in the new covenant of grace coupled with an exalted view of Christ as preeminent in creation and salvation.
First Day of Class: Monday, January 23, 2012
Instructor: Ed Tafilowski
Location: TBD
A course designed to help students develop the ability to accurately and creatively communicate God’s truth from the pulpit and in various other teaching venues. Whether training for full-time ministry or as a church lay person, this course will help you to bring Biblical truth to others in an uncompromising and relevant way. We’ll cover the basics of preaching, teaching, research, Hermeneutical principles, and the need for practical application. This will be a “hands-on” course, with opportunities for class participation regarding these communication skills.