Academic Calendar

Current & Upcoming Courses

Fall 2025

Semester Dates: August 25–December 12

Fall Break: October 7–10

Thanksgiving Break: November 24–28

Communio Intensive: December 12–13

Mondays 1–3pm | Ecclesial Theology of Liturgy and Sacraments

Rev. Cory Wilson, PhD

TH 604 | TH 704

An intensive research study of the significance and theology of liturgy across ecclesial traditions with particular attention given to developing an understanding and appreciation of the major views of baptism and communion and their roles in the mission of the church.

Mondays 7–9pm | Introduction to Ecclesial Counseling

Rev. Dan Ghramm, DEdMin ABD

EC 01 | EC 101 | EC 501

This course examines the biblical and theological foundations of biblical counseling. The student will learn the epistemological, anthropological, and methodological presuppositions for biblical counseling. The student will learn distinctively Christian concepts for understanding people, their problems, how they change, and basic methods and techniques of counseling.

Mondays 7–9pm | Greek I

Rev. Paul Sartarelli

GL 01 | GL 101 | GL 501

This course introduces the basic grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of biblical (Koine) Greek, preparing the student to read, translate, and interpret the Greek text of the New Testament.

Tuesdays 1–3pm | Biblical Theology for the Church

Rev. Dan Brendsel, PhD

BT 601 | BT 701

An intensive research study of principles for biblical theology for the church. The goals of this course are to develop deep research proficiencies surrounding the biblical expressions of biblical theology’s use of canon, typology, and the biblical text in service of the church.

Tuesdays 7–9pm | Christian Missions

Rev. Cory Wilson, PhD

MS 01 | MS 101 | MS 501

This course serves as a general introduction to Christian missions. It seeks to integrate biblical theology, missions history, current global issues, cross-cultural competency and missions strategy.

Wednesdays 9:30–11:30am | Historical Profiles of Ecclesial Theologians

Rev. Austin Shaw, PhD

CH 03 | CH 103 | CH 503

This course introduces students to major ecclesial theologians of church history, with particular emphasis on the contributions of ecclesial theology upon church movements.

Wednesdays 2–4pm | Theology I

Rev. Scott Wright, PhD

TH 01 | TH 101 | TH 501

An introduction to the study of theology and its relevance for the church. Theological categories addressed will include: theological method, revelation, inspiration, and canon of scripture; existence and attributes of God; Trinity; creation and providence; human nature; original and actual sin.

Thursdays 1–3pm | Foundational Methods

Rev. Paul Morrison, PhD

MP 604 | MP 704

A unified practicum course exploring the foundations of research, writing, and teaching for the church and in higher education.

Thursdays 7–9pm | New Testament Theology

Rev. Troy Neujahr, PhD

NT 03 | NT 103 | NT 503

An introduction to the study of the compositional and theological structure and themes of the New Testament along its relevance for the Christian life and church.

Spring 2026

Semester Dates: January 26–May 16

Spring Break: February 23–27

Holy Week Break: March 30–April 3

Communio Intensive: May 15–16

Mondays 7–9pm | Methodology to Ecclesial Counseling

Rev. Dan Ghramm, DEdMin ABD

EC 03 | EC 103 | EC 503

This course equips students with a method for applying Scripture to the troubles people face in their lived experience. This method is based on a theological anthropology that addresses people as embodied beings living in a unique context and is useful in any form of personal discipleship, including counseling, mentorship, and pastoral care.

Mondays 7–9pm | Greek II

Rev. Paul Sartarelli

GL 102 | GL 502

This course reviews the basic grammar and vocabulary of biblical (Koine) Greek learned in GL 501 and continues the course of preparing the student to read, translate, and interpret the Greek text of the New Testament. Prerequisite: GL 501.

Tuesdays 7–9pm | Theology of the City

Rev. Ron Morrison, DMin

TH 05 | TH 105 | TH 505

This course examines the biblical, theological, and practical considerations of urban life, focusing on how God’s purposes for cities are expressed in historical and modern urban contexts.

Wednesdays 9:30–11:30am | Ecclesial Theology

Rev. Cory Wilson, PhD

TH 03 | TH 103 | TH 503

This course introduces the nature and identity of the church. Particular attention is given to major views of ecclesial polity, ordination, sacrament, and mission in the world.

Wednesdays 1–3pm | Theology II

Rev. Scott Wright, PhD

TH 02 | TH 102 | TH 502

An introduction to the study of theology and its relevance for the church. Theological categories addressed will include: Christology, soteriology, Pneumatology, ecclesiology, and eschatology.

Thursdays 7–9pm | Virtue and Ecclesial Formation

Rev. Paul Morrison, PhD

ET 03 | ET 103 | ET 503

This course concerns the study and application of Christian virtue for the normative life and work of the church. Particular attention will be given to the biblical expressions and practices of those virtues expressed in the character of Christ.

Thursdays 7–9pm | New Testament Exegesis: Colossians

Rev. Nick Abraham, PhD

NT 04 | NT 104 | NT 504

The course provides an introduction to the Book of Acts, the Pauline epistles, the general epistles, and Revelation. The course provides an historical, literary, and theological survey of these books. Students will learn the major issues in the formation and interpretation of the books as well as the content and theology of the books.

Thursdays 1–3pm | Practical Theology for the Church

Rev. Cory Wilson, PhD

PT 601 | PT 701

An intensive research study of principles for practical theology in the church. The goals of this course are to develop deep research proficiencies surrounding the practical expressions of Christian ethics, missiology, and ecclesiology and to engage relevant issues of practical theology in service of the church.

Fridays 10am–12pm | Ecclesial Theology of the Word

Rev. Joel Lawrence, PhD

TH 603 | TH 703

An intensive research study of the theology of Scripture and its uses in the gathering of God’s people across ecclesial traditions. Special attention will be given to how the ministries of preaching and teaching have been understood historically across ecclesial traditions.