OT 201 GENESIS - An examination of the book of Genesis as it reveals both the Need for and the Channel of redemption as well as foundational events.  The importance of the placement of the book in the cannon of Scripture, its relationship to the other books in the Pentateuch, and its relationship to both the Old and New Testament is also examined.   3 Credit Hours

OT 206 JOSHUA - A thorough study of how Israel entered into God’s redemptive purpose for the nation through faith in God’s Joshua. Emphasis is laid upon the deeper reality of the fulfillment of God’s eternal redemptive purposes through faith in the true Joshua-the Lord Jesus Christ.    The importance of the placement of the book in the cannon of Scripture, its relationship to the other historical books, and its relationship to both the Old and New Testament is also examined.    3 Credit Hours

OT 301 JOB - A thorough study of how God uses suffering in the lives of His saints to bring about His eternal redemptive purposes.  The importance of the placement of the book in the cannon of Scripture, its relationship to the other poetical books, and its relationship to both the Old and New Testament is also examined.    3 Credit Hours

OT 401 ISAIAH - An examination of The revelation of the foundational call to redemption and to a redemptive life in the book of Isaiah.  The importance of the placement of the book in the cannon of Scripture, its relationship to the other poetical books, and its relationship to both the Old and New Testament is also examined.      3 Credit Hours

PS 102      BUSINESS  ADMINISTRATION  OF  THE  LOCAL  CHURCH - Provides

  students with practical information, useful tools,  and skills that will enable them to serve and manage more effectively in the ministry.       3 Credit Hours

PS 125 – 426 PRACTICAL THEOLOGY- A  combination  course  of  lectures  and practical   experience that  exposes  students  to the different aspects of the local NT  Baptist   church ministry such as children’s church, choir, nursery,  Sunday school, and ushering.      No Credit

PS 115-416 MINISTERIAL ISSUES  - In  depth  study  of the practical issues that a Baptist   minister faces in today’s society.  Special  attention is  given  the  call and responsibilities   of  the  man  of  God  as he serves in the local NT Baptist Church.     No Credit

PS 221, 222 HOMILETICS - A basic course  in sermon construction. Both the structure  and   content of the sermon in building expository Bible messages are considered. The second semester is occupied with practice preaching.     2 Credit Hours Each Semester             

Prerequisites:  Credit for, or concurrent enrollment in SP 101, 102

PS 223  BAPTIST POLITY - Principles of  organization  and  administration  of  the  local New Testament Baptist Church.   Duties of the pastor and church officers, are outlined. Baptist distinctives are defined, studied, and related to Christian Doctrine.  3 Credit Hours

PS 301, 302 EXPOSITORY PREACHING  -  Advanced  study  and  experience  in sermon   preparation and delivery, with a particular emphasis on sermon preparation using the Old Testament.     3 Credit Hours Each Semester                       

Prerequisites: SP 101, 102; PS  221, 222

PS 401, 402 EXPOSITORY PREACHING  - Advanced  study  and  experience  in sermon   preparation and delivery, with a particular emphasis on sermon  preparation  using  the New Testament.  Attention will also be given to the ordinances of the local New Testament Baptist Church.         3 Credit Hours Each Semester                                                                                              

Prerequisites: PS 221, 222; PS SP

SC 103 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE - The  essential  and  practical  phases  of  cell biology and botany.  Includes the study of Creationism and Evolution and how the Bible addresses each subject.                                                3 Credit Hours

SC 104 PHYSICAL SCIENCE - The  more  essential  and   practical phases of physics,   geology, astronomy, and meteorology.  Includes the study of Creationism and Evolution and how the Bible addresses each subject.       3 Credit Hours

SL 101 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I - Study of communication methods with the deaf, different systems of sign language, and the development of expressive/receptive skills in both fingerspelling and basic signing.     3 Credit Hours

SL 102 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II - An introduction to ASL concentrating on the grammar and vocabulary of the deaf  cultural language.  Video tapes are utilized to enhance the learning experience.         3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:  SL 101

SL 201 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III - A study of more complex ASL structure and vocabulary.      3 Credit Hours          Prerequisite: SL 102

SL 202 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV - An intensive course in using ASL grammar in different practical situations (story telling, conversations, role playing, etc.).  This will also include intensive practice with receptive skills of both ASL and finger spelling in preparation for developing interpreting skills.     3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: SL 201

SL 301 INTRODUCTION TO INTERPRETING - An introduction to the art of interpreting.  Introduces students to the concept of lag time, chunking, language assessment, and vocabulary selection as well as the RID Code of Ethics.    3 Credit Hours

 Prerequisite: SL 210

SL 302 INTERPRETING I - The art of expressing spoken or written English through ASL.  Will give students the ability to interpret English in ASL effectively, accurately, and impartially.       3 Credit Hours   

Prerequisite: SL 302

SL 401 INTERPRETING II - The ability to >read’ ASL and express the content in proper English. Will give students the ability to interpret ASL into English effectively, accurately, and impartially.          3 Credit Hours  

 Prerequisite: SL 401

SP 101& 102 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH - Emphasis upon the basic principles of public speaking with practical applications on platform techniques and a study of the different types of speech.      3 Credit Hours Each Semester