C403 Systematic Theology III

16 sessions with audio lectures by Dr. Roger Nicole

This is the third in a series of four courses on Systematic Theology. Topics in this third course include: the Person and Work of Christ, the Nature of the Atonement, the Doctrine of Salvation and the Doctrine of Election. Students can take the Systematic Theology courses in any order. It is not necessary to take Systematic I or II before taking Systematic III. Dr. Roger Nicole (1915-2010) served as professor of theology emeritus at both Gordon-Cornwell Theological Seminary and Reformed Theological Seminiary in Orlando, Florida.

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Two texts are required for this course:

• A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith by Robert Reymond
• An Abstract of Systematic Theology by James P. Boyce (text available online)

Students will have 20 weeks to complete all the sessions (February 6 to June 22, 2012)

C580 Baptist Identity

16 sessions with audio lectures by Dr. Tom Nettles

Study the history and distinctives of Baptists from their seventeenth century origin as a separate denomination to the present day. Topics of study include: 1) the rise and development of English Baptists, 2) Baptist Beginnings in the United States to the formation of the Southern Baptist Convention, 3) The History of the Southern Baptist Convention to the present. Dr. Tom Nettles is one of the foremost Baptist historical theologians in America. Since 1997 he has served as Professor of Historical Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.

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Five texts are required for this course:

• The Baptists: Beginnings in Britan (vol. 1) by Tom Nettles (Christian Focus, 2005)
• The Baptists: Beginnings in America (vol. 2) by Tom Nettles (Christian Focus 2005)
• Baptist Confessions of Faith by W. L Lumpkin
• By His Grace and For His Glory by Tom Nettles (Founders Press, 2006)
• Ready for Reformation? by Tom Nettles (Broadman & Holman, 2005)

Students will have 20 weeks to complete all the sessions (February 6 to June 22, 2012)

C102 A Biblical Call

10 sessions with audio lectures by Pastor Albert N. Martin

This course addresses the important question: What constitutes a biblical call to the work of the ministry? Topics include: six wrong reasons to enter the gospel ministry, four essential elements of the call, and the mental, spiritual and practical gifts required for the pastoral office. Pastor Al Martin served for over 40 years as an elder at Trinity Baptist Church of Montville, NJ.

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One text is required for this course:

• Lectures to My Students by C. H. Spurgeon

One additional text is recommended for this course:

• The Christian Ministry by Charles Bridges

This course begins March 19, 2012.

Students will have 14 weeks to complete all the sessions (March 19 to June 22, 2012).

C402 Systematic Theology II

16 sessions with audio lectures by Dr. Roger Nicole

This is the second in a series of four planned courses on Systematic Theology. Topics in this second course include: Doctrine of God, Creation and Providence, the Doctrine of Man and Sin. Students can take the Systematic Theology courses in any order. It is not necessary to take Systematic I before taking Systematic II. Dr. Roger Nicole is a retired professor of theology emeritus at both Gordon-Cornwell Theological Seminary and Reformed Theological Seminiary in Orlando, Florida.

Preview Course Syllabus.
Two texts are required for this course:

• A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith by Robert Reymond
• An Abstract of Systematic Theology by James P. Boyce (text available online)

Students will have 20 weeks to complete all the sessions (September 6, 2011 to January 23, 2012).

C591 Life of Jonathan Edwards

16 sessions with audio lectures by Dr. Tom Nettles

In this course students will have the opportunity to study the life and writings of the greatest American theologian and philosopher, Jonathan Edwards. Dr. Tom Nettles is one of the foremost Baptist historical theologians in America. Since 1997 he has served as Professor of Historical Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.

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Two texts are required for this course:

• Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards
• Jonathan Edwards: A New Biography by Iain Murray

Students will have 20 weeks to complete all the sessions (September 6, 2011 to January 23, 2012).

C203 Maintaining a Healthy Church

10 sessions with audio lectures by Dr. Mark Dever

Learn about God’s purpose for the church and how to lead a church in a direction that will keep it healthy and thriving. Dr. Mark Dever serves as senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington D.C.

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Three texts are required for this course:

• Nine Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever
• Three Priorities for a Strong Local Church by Roy Ortlund, Jr.
• The Importance of the Local Church by Daniel Wray

This course began October 17, 2011.

Students will have 14 weeks to complete all the sessions (October 17, 2011 to January 23, 2012).