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CATALOG2018 – 2019

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Academic ProgramsDIPLOMA PROGRAMS – 3 MONTHS See descriptions at end of Catalog.

DEGREE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate Degree Programs – 3 years Masters Degree Programs – 2 years Doctoral Degree Programs – 2 years

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS – 3 YEARS

Bachelor of Divinity (B. Div.) Bachelor of Biblical Studies (B.BS.) Bachelor of Theology (Th.B.)

MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMS – 2 YEARS

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Master of Biblical Studies (M.BS.) Master of Theology (Th.M.)

DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS – 2 YEARS

Doctor of Divinity (D.Div.) Doctor of Biblical Studies (D.BS.) Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)

BACHELOR OF DIVINITY (B.DIV.)

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Entrance Requirements

Associate Degree or Equivalent of 60 credit hours from an accredited college, university or seminary.

A minimum of 1 full-time year or 2 part-time years of ministry experience.

Two letters of recommendation.

Course Requirements

Minimum of 120 Credit Hours Required Courses: 60 hours Elective Courses: 60 hours Maximum Advanced Standing: 12 hours

Required Courses BDDMIT013 HOMILETICS (3) BDDMIT025 EVANGELISM (3) BDDMIT058 HERMENEUTICS (3) BDDMIT078 SPIRITUAL WARFARE (3) BDDMIT081 INTERCESSORY PRAYER (3) BDDMIT002 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY (3) BDDMIT003 GENESIS (3) BDDMIT007 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES (3) BDDMIT026 MARK (3) BDDMIT027 PHILIPPIANS (3) BDDMIT030 NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY (3) BDDMIT050 HEBREWS (3) BDDMIT071 MICAH (3) BDDMIT073 GOSPEL OF MATTHEW (3) BDDMIT075 PASTORAL EPISTLES (3) BDDMIT077 GOSPEL OF LUKE (3) BDDMIT001 FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH (3) BDDMIT016 JESUS - A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY (3) BDDMIT042 SPIRITUAL FORMATION (3) BDDMIT044 DEITY OF CHRIST (3)

Recommended Elective Courses3

BDDMIT053 DOCTRINE OF MAN AND SIN (3) BDDMIT079 KNOWING GOD'S VOICE (3) BDDMIT019 GALATIANS (3) BDDMIT020 JAMES (3) BDDMIT021 THE BOOK OF REVELATION (3) BDDMIT022 KINGDOM LIVING (3) BDDMIT023 OLD TESTAMENT AND PAULINE ETHICS (3) BDDMIT024 THE THEOLOGY OF GOD3)

Tuition

Single Payment $6000.00 Monthly Payment Option –

Down Payment $3000.0012 monthly payments $250 ea $3000.00

BACHELOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES (B.BS.)


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High School Diploma

Course Requirements


Required Courses

BBSDMIT002 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY (3) BBSDMIT003 GENESIS (3) BBSDMIT007 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES (3) BBSDMIT026 MARK (3) BBSSMIT027 PHILIPPIANS (3) BBSDMIT030 NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY (3) BBSDMIT050 HEBREWS (3) BBSDMIT071 MICAH (3) BBSDMIT073 GOSPEL OF MATTHEW (3) BBSDMIT075 PASTORAL EPISTLES (3) BBSDMIT077 GOSPEL OF LUKE (3) BBSDMIT013 HOMILETICS (3) BBSDMIT025 EVANGELISM (3) BBSDMIT058 HERMENEUTICS (3) BBSDMIT078 SPIRITUAL WARFARE (3) BBSDMIT081 INTERCESSORY PRAYER (3) BBSDMIT001 FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH (3) BBSDMIT016 JESUS - A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY (3) BBSDMIT042 SPIRITUAL FORMATION (3) BBSDMIT044 DEITY OF CHRIST (3)

Recommended Elective Courses

BBSDMIT053 DOCTRINE OF MAN AND SIN (3) BBSDMIT079 KNOWING GOD'S VOICE (3)

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BBSDMIT020 JAMES (3) BBSDMIT031 THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (3) BBSDMIT032 PARABLES OF JESUS (3) BBSDMIT021 THE BOOK OF REVELATION (3) BBSDMIT033 INTRODUCTION TO WORLD MISSIONS (3) BBSDMIT012 PRACTICAL MINISTRY (6) BBSDMIT022 KINGDOM LIVING (3) BBSDMIT023 OLD TESTAMENT AND PAULINE ETHICS (3) BBSDMIT014 DOCTRINE OF GOD (3) BBSDMIT015 WOMEN IN THE BIBLE (3) BBSDMIT034 MEN OF THE NEW TESTAMENT (3)

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BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (TH.B.)

Entrance Requirements6

High School diploma Two letters of recommendation

Course Requirements


Required Courses

THBDMIT001 FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH (3) THBDMIT016 JESUS - A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY (3) THBDMIT042 SPIRITUAL FORMATION (3) THBDMIT044 DEITY OF CHRIST (3) THBDMIT053 DOCTRINE OF MAN AND SIN (3) THBDMIT079 KNOWING GOD'S VOICE (3) THBDMIT013 HOMILETICS (3) THBDMIT025 EVANGELISM (3) THBDMIT058 HERMENEUTICS (3) THBDMIT078 SPIRITUAL WARFARE (3) THBDMIT081 INTERCESSORY PRAYER (3) THBDMIT002 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY (3) THBDMIT003 GENESIS (3) THBDMIT007 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES (3) THBDMIT026 MARK (3) THBDMIT027 PHILIPPIANS (3) THBDMIT030 NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY (3) THBDMIT050 HEBREWS (3) THBDMIT071 MICAH (3) THBDMIT073 GOSPEL OF MATTHEW (3)


THBDMIT075 PASTORAL EPISTLES (3)

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THBDMIT077 GOSPEL OF LUKE (3) THBDMIT061 EPISTLES OF JOHN (3) THBDMIT028 EPHESIANS (3) THBDMIT019 GALATIANS (3) THBDMIT006 GOSPEL OF JOHN (3) THBDMIT005 ISAIAH (3) THBDMIT031 THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (3) THBDMIT032 PARABLES OF JESUS (3) THBDMIT036 THE BOOK OF PSALMS (3) THBDMIT010 CREATED NATURE OF MAN (3) THBDMIT021 THE BOOK OF REVELATION (3) THBDMIT012 PRACTICAL MINISTRY (3) THBDMIT037 PASTORAL COUNSELING (3) THBDMIT022 KINGDOM LIVING (3) THBDMIT034 MEN OF THE NEW TESTAMENT (3) THBDMIT038 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY (3)

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MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMS

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

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Master of Biblical Studies (M.BS.) Master of Theology (Th.M.)

MASTER OF DIVINITY (M.DIV.)


Bachelor Degree in a religious subject from an accredited college, university or seminary

Minimum of 2 full time years or 3 part time years of ministry experience

Two letters of recommendation

Course Requirements

Minimum of 60 credit hours Required Courses: 45 hours Elective Courses: 15 hours

Prerequisites

MDIVDMIT001 FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH (3) MDIVDMIT013 HOMILETICS (3) MDIVDMIT002 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY (3) MDIVDMIT030 NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY (3)

Required Courses

MDIVDMIT011 SURVEY OF CHURCH HISTORY (3) MDIVDMIT023 OLD TESTAMENT & PAULINE ETHICS (3) MDIVDMIT033 INTRODUCTION TO WORLD MISSIONS (3) MDIVDMIT039 THE ANCIENT CHURCH (3) MDIVDMIT051 HISTORY OF MISSIONS (3) MDIVDMIT068 THE UNITED MONARCHY (3) MDIVDMIT069 THE DIVIDED MONARCHY (3) MDIVDMIT080 MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES (3)

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MDIVDMIT082 JAIL & PRISON MINISTRY (6) MDIVDMIT083 TEACHING TACTICS (3) MDIVDMIT044 DEITY OF CHRIST (3) MDIVDMIT045 MESSIANIC PROPHECY (3) MDIVDMIT005 ISAIAH (3) MDIVDMIT006 GOSPEL OF JOHN (3) MDIVDMIT009 FIRST CORINTHIANS (3)


MDIVDMIT075 PASTORAL EPISTLES (3) MDIVDMIT012 PRACTICAL MINISTRY (3) MDIVDMIT037 PASTORAL COUNSELING (3) MDIVDMIT022 KINGDOM LIVING (3) MDIVDMIT034 MEN OF THE NEW TESTAMENT (3) MDIVDMIT038 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY (3)

Tuition


Down Payment $ 5000.0012 monthly payments $417.00 ea $ 5000.00

MASTER OF BIBLICAL STUDIES (M.BS.)

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The Master of Biblical Studies degree program is based on course work and student research. Required courses are to be completed along with independent research approved by DMIT.


Bachelor Degree from an accredited college, university or seminary


Course Requirements

Minimum of 60 Credit Hours Required Courses: 45 hours Elective Courses: 15 hours

Prerequisites

MBSDMIT002 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY (3) MBSDMIT030 NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY (3) MBSDMIT001 FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH (3)

Required Courses

MBSDMIT005 ISAIAH (3) MBSDMIT006 GOSPEL OF JOHN (3) MBSDMIT009 FIRST CORINTHIANS (3) MBSDMIT020 JAMES (3) MBSDMIT028 EPHESIANS (3) MBSDMIT034 MEN IN THE NEW TESTAMENT (3) MBSDMIT047 PENTATEUCH & FORMER PROPHETS (3) MBSDMIT048 LATTER PROPHETS AND WRITINGS (3) MBSDMIT061 EPISTLES OF JOHN (3) MBSDMIT072 JEREMIAH (3) MBSDMIT021 REVELATION (3) MBSDMIT043 APPROACHES TO APOLOGETICS (3) MBSDMIT046 DOCTRINE OF SALVATION (3)

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MBSDMIT044 DEITY OF CHRIST (3) MBSDMIT031 THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (3)


MBSDMIT051 HISTORY OF MISSIONS (3) MBSDMIT042 SPIRITUAL FORMATION (3) MBSDMIT012 PRACTICAL MINISTRY (3) MBSDMIT052 CHRISTIAN ETHICS (3)

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MASTER OF THEOLOGY (TH.M.)

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The Master of Theology requires an additional 60 credit hours above the Bachelor level. Required courses are to be completed along with independent research approved by DMIT.


Bachelor Degree from an accredited college, university or seminary


Course Requirements


Prerequisites

THMDMIT 002 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY (3) THMDMIT 030 NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY (3) THMDMIT001 FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH (3)

Required Courses

THMDMIT014 DOCTRINE OF GOD (3) THMDMIT017 MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (3) THMDMIT024 THEOLOGY OF GOD (3) THMDMIT046 DOCTRINE OF SALVATION (3) THMDMIT054 DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY (3) THMDMIT063 AFRICAN THEOLOGY AND RELIGIONS (3) THMDMIT065 CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY (3) THMDMIT067 EVANGELICAL SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY (3) THMDMIT074 POWER PRINCIPLES (3) THMDMIT055 SOTERIOLOGY (3) THMDMIT057 THEOLOGY OF JONATHAN EDWARDS (3) THMDMIT056 THEOLOGY OF MARTIN LUTHER (3) THMDMIT038 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY (3)

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THMDMIT058 HERMENEUTICS (3) THMDMIT039 The Ancient Church (3)


THMDMIT016 JESUS – A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY (3) THMDMIT040 REFORMATION CHURCH HISTORY (3) THMDMIT059 HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY IN AMERICA (3) THMDMIT012 PRACTICAL MINISTRY (3)

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DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS14

Doctoral degree programs require 60 credit hours of study above the Master level. Credits may be earned by completing a dissertation and required courses.

Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) Biblical Studies Doctor of Philosophy (D.Bs.Ph.)

DOCTOR OF DIVINITY (D.D.)


Master Degree from an accredited college, university or seminary


Course Requirements


Prerequisite

DDDMIT002 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY (3) DDDMIT030 NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY (3) DDDMIT001 FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH (3)

Required Courses DDDMIT012 PRACTICAL MINISTRY (3) DDDMIT022 KINGDOM LIVING (3) DDDMIT035 CHURCH LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION (3) DDDMIT037 PASTORAL COUNSELING (3) DDDMIT040 REFORMATION CHURCH HISTORY (3) DDDMIT041 CHRISTIAN WORLD VIEW (3) DDDMIT052 CHRISTIAN ETHICS (3) DDDMIT059 HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY IN AMERICA (3) DDDMIT064 ADVANCED CHURCH LEADERSHIP (3)

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DDDMIT084 POWER PRINCIPLES (3) DDDMIT010 CREATED NATURE OF MAN (3) DDDMIT018 MESSIAH IN THE OLD TESTAMENT (3) DDDMIT038 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY (3) DDDMIT043 APPROACHES TO APOLOGETICS (3) DDDMIT055 SOTERIOLOGY (3)

Recommended Elective Courses DDDMIT057 THEOLOGY OF JONATHAN EDWARDS (3) DDDMIT062 THEOLOGY OF LIBERATION (3) DDDMIT066 AUGUSTINE & MEDIEVAL THEOLOGY (3) DDDMIT076 CREATION THERAPY (3) DDDMIT067 EVANGELICAL SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY (3)

Tuition


Down Payment $ 6500.00 12 monthly payments $542.00 ea.s $ 6500.00

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DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY (TH.D.)

The Doctor of Theology Degree was designed for students with a desire to make a meaningful contribution to the area of Biblical Theology. Emphasis is placed on the required dissertation.




Course Requirements


Prerequisite

THDDMIT002 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY (3) THDDMIT030 NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY (3) THDDMIT035 CHURCH LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION (3) THDDMIT001 FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH (3)

Required Courses

THDDMIT010 CREATED NATURE OF MAN (3) THDDMIT038 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY (3) THDDMIT043 APPROACHES TO APOLOGETICS (3) THDDMIT055 SOTERIOLOGY (3) THDDMIT056 THEOLOGY OF MARTIN LUTHER (3) THDDMIT057 THEOLOGY OF JONATHAN EDWARDS (3) THDDMIT062 THEOLOGY OF LIBERATION (3) THDDMIT066 AUGUSTINE & MEDIEVAL THEOLOGY (3) THDDMIT076 CREATION THERAPY (3) THDDMIT067 EVANGELICAL SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY (3)

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THDDMIT018 MESSIAH IN THE OLD TESTAMENT (3) THDDMIT025 EVANGELISM (3) THDDMIT012 PRACTICAL MINISTRY (3) THDDMIT041 CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW (3)

Tuition


Down Payment $ 6500.00 12 monthly payments $542.00 ea. $ 6500.00

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BIBLICAL STUDIES DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D. [D.BS.])

The Biblical Studies Ph.D. was designed for students with a desire to make a meaningful contribution to the area of Biblical Studies. Emphasis is placed on the required dissertation.




Course Requirements


Prerequisites

PHDBSDMIT002 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY (3) PHDBSDMIT030 NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY (3) PHDBSDMIT047 THE PENTATEUCH (3) PHDBSDMIT001 FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH (3)

Required Courses

PHDBSDMIT004 DANIEL (3) PHDBSDMIT008 ROMANS (3) PHDBSDMIT021 REVELATION (3) PHDBSDMIT029 1 & 2 THESSALONIANS (3) PHDBSDMIT032 PARABLES OF JESUS (3) PHDBSDMIT036 PSALMS (3) PHDBSDMIT045 MESSIANIC PROPHECY (3)

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PHDBSDMIT049 PROVERBS (3) PHDBSDMIT060 THE BOOK OF JOB (3) PHDBSDMIT070 POST-EXILIC PROPHETS (3) PHDBSDMIT057 THEOLOGY OF JONATHAN EDWARDS (3) PHDBSDMIT062 THEOLOGY OF LIBERATION (3) PHDBSDMIT066 AUGUSTINE & MEDIEVAL THEOLOGY (3) PHDBSDMIT076 CREATION THERAPY (3) PHDBSDMIT067 EVANGELICAL SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY (3)


PHDBSDMIT059 HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY IN AMERICA (3) PHDBSDMIT051 HISTORY OF MISSIONS (3) PHDBSDMIT012 PRACTICAL MINISTRY (3) PHDBSDMIT054 DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY (3) PHDBSDMIT056 THEOLOGY OF MARTIN LUTHER (3)

Tuition


Down Payment $ 6500.00 12 monthly payments $542.00 ea. $ 6500.00

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DIPLOMA COURSES - $3000.00 ea.

The following DMIT courses are Diploma Courses.

001 – FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH. In-depth study of basic foundational truths in the Christian Faith. Each Lesson focuses on subjects such as Prayer, Water Baptism, Tithing and Jesus as Savior. Basic textbook is the Bible. Foundations Of Faith will be applied toward the completion of all degree programs offered by DMIT.

002 - OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY. "Old Testament Survey" introduces the Bible and discusses its translations and various versions.It presents an overview of Biblical history, geography, and life in Bible times. The course provides an outline for each book of the Bible and teaches outlining skills for expandingthese basic outlines into more detailed studies of God's Word.

003 - GENESIS. The book of Genesis, together with the first few chapters of Exodus, describes the events which led to God's establishment of His theocracy with the people of Israel.

004 - DANIEL. Daniel, basic for prophetic studies, gives a chapter by chapter explanation and deals with the times and person of Daniel. Topics include God's sovereignty, angelic agents, "the times of the Gentiles," the Tribulation, and the coming kingdom, all with special reference to Israel. Daniel records one of the most difficult times in Israel's history, deportation and exile from the Promised Land. Yet during even the darkest times, God's faithfulness was apparent. Dedicated to obeying God's Law, Daniel became an advisor to the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar and a messenger of God. In this course, students are guided through the historical and cultural backgrounds of the book while exploring possible interpretations of Daniel's prophecies.

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005 - BOOK OF ISAIAH. An exegetical study of the Book of Isaiah. This course will not only survey the contents of the book, but also seek to develop the understanding and the skill of exegetical exposition.

006 - THE GOSPEL OF JOHN. complete in study guide, 48 pages. Leads the student in direct Bible study through this whole beloved Gospel. Questions and brief comments help make John meaningful and practical. Textbook is the Bible.

007 - THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. Acts of the Apostles is the exciting narrative of the Church's formative years. Throughout the course, students examine the difficulties faced in the decades following Pentecost as the Church sought to formulate doctrine and send missionaries throughout the Roman Empire. Special emphasis is placed on the two leading characters, Peter and Paul.

008 – ROMANS. An exegetical-theological study of Paul's Epistle to the Romans. It involves the treatment of selected historical, grammatical, structural, and lexical data which illuminates the meaning of this important New Testament document. Special emphasis is given to the theological theme and overall argument of the Epistle. This course assumes the ability to make grammatical and textual critical evaluations.

009 - FIRST CORINTHIANS. It is an epistle from Paul, the apostle of the Gentiles, to the Church of Corinth, which he himself had planted, though there were some among them that now questioned his apostleship (1 Cor 9:1-2), and vilified his person and ministry.

010 - THE CREATED NATURE OF MAN. Explores the creation of the world and man. Discusses man's responsibility to the environment.

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011 – SURVEY OF CHURCH HISTORY. This course is designed to provide the student with a basic introduction to the development of the Christian Church from its founding at Pentecost to the present day. Studies the Church's past and also the present that grew out of it. Enables the student to identify key names and events, recognize orthodox and heretical teachings, and factors that led to important developments.

012 - PRACTICAL MINISTRY. Discusses key strategies and concepts for unleashing the hidden potential for ministry in a congregation.

013 - HOMILETICS. Deals with the construction of individual parts of a sermon in a practical way. Treats both expository and topical sermons with attention to application and illustrations.

014 - DOCTRINE OF GOD. A unique contribution to the study of God and His attributes. Discusses in a fresh way subjects such as God's faithfulness, justice, mercy, grace, love, self-existence, infinitude, omniscience, wisdom and omnipotence.

015 - WOMEN OF THE BIBLE. This course concentrates on outstanding women in the Old and New Testament. A resume is given for each character which will give the student insight into each of these leaders. The main textbook for this course is the Bible.

016 - JESUS - A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY. Attempts to answer the question "Who is Jesus Christ?" The course deals with topics such as the pre-existence of Christ, the incarnate Christ, and Christ as God.

017 – MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. The course focuses on the Holy Spirit as the third person of the Trinity and how he interacts with man.

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018 - THE MESSIAH IN THE OLD TESTAMENT. Detailed chronological study describes the unfolding of the Old Testament concepts of the Messiah.

019 - GALATIANS. Galatians deals with liberty versus legalism, lights the path to genuine Christian freedom. Study guide and textbook help student in direct study of this important epistle.

020 - JAMES. The apostle recommends himself, and his fellow-sufferers, to the prayers of the Hebrew believers

021 - THE BOOK OF REVELATION. Course explores possible interpretations of the end-times. Using sound biblical exegesis with historical and contextual facts, students study the book afresh while gaining insights into Jesus return.

022 - KINGDOM LIVING. This course presents a comprehensive theology of Christian spirituality that can inform the life and witness of Christian believers. Course is Biblical, practical, and contemporary, accounting for and enabling spiritual formation and nurture in a post-modern, pluralistic, materialistic society. In addition, the course provides a theological foundation for a life of prayer that will empower and sustain the believer in life and ministry. Textbook combines the theology of the Christian life with vital daily issues of living and responsibilities. Instead of the "secret" for spiritual power, it outlines the pathway. Warns against following simple, deceptive formulas. Subjects include: temptation, spiritual gifts, money, legalism.

023 - OLD TESTAMENT AND PAULINE ETHICS. This course is designed to help the student understand correct ethical behavior in terms of Biblical principles and commandments. Discusses Biblical ethics as set by Jesus, Old Testament prophets, and New Testament apostles.

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024 - THE THEOLOGY OF GOD. Discusses God's purpose and plan for His role with man and in nature. The course leads the student on a Bible path that proves the will of God as He explains it through the Holy Scriptures. Beginning with the General Revelation of God, the student completes the course with the God of Redemption.

025 – EVANGELISM. When we examine the statistics in terms of fulfilling the Great Commission of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of the Kingdom of God to every creature, we realize we are faced with a great task. This course is written to mobilize and equip believers to fulfill this great challenge. It is a tremendous task, but it is not impossible.

026 – THE GOSPEL OF MARK. The Gospel begins with the ministry of John the Baptist and ends with the announcement of the Resurrection, if the last 12 verses be not included.

027 – PHILIPPIANS. A simple letter to personal friends. It has no theological discussions and no rigid outline and no formal development. It is the most spontaneous and unaffected of the Pauline Epistles. It is more epistolary than any of the others addressed to the Churches.

028 – EPHESIANS. None of the epistles which are ascribed to Paul have a stronger chain of evidence to their early and continued use than that which we know as the Epistle to the Ephesians.

029 - 1 & 2 THESSALONIANS. These letters are especially important as a witness to the content of the earliest Gospel, on account of their date and their well-nigh unchallenged authenticity.

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030 - NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY. A chronological, synthetic study of the four Gospel records, emphasizing the time, place, circumstances, and persons involved in the events of our Lord's ministry, with a view to a fuller understanding of the significance of His words and works.

031 - THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT. The course is a consecutive exposition of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. The emphasis is upon the distinctive character that is expected of the Christian and upon the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ.

032 - PARABLES OF JESUS. Methods of interpreting Jesus' parables are surveyed and then an eclectic model drawing on the best insights (of each) is applied to each of the major narrative parables in the Gospels. Conclusions are drawn concerning the theology and significance of this portion of Jesus teaching.

033 - INTRODUCTION TO WORLD MISSIONS. God has one unified, global purpose for all He does. This course introduces the exciting biblical, historical, cultural, and strategic dimensions of His plan. It addresses key issues: the basis of and necessity for world missions, and the status of and plan for world missions. Students are introduced to the basics they need to pursue missionary training or to help lead their local Church in its global ministry.

034 - MEN OF THE NEW TESTAMENT. This course offers clear and interesting lessons on the great men of the New Testament. Special emphasis is placed on the twelve apostles and the apostle Paul. A resume has been prepared for each character and includes maps, outlines of events, the time when these events occurred, locations, and others who were involved. Scriptures verify the events.

035 - CHURCH LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION. A course designed to develop leadership potential in students

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and to give them a familiarity with the various elements of the administrative process, including: goal setting and achieving, organization, delegation, human relations, group dynamics, supervision and the training of other leaders. Though the principles are universal, the focus of the course is the Christian organization, particularly the local Church.

036 - BOOK OF PSALMS. An introduction to the Book of Psalms. Emphasis is on the principles involved in the exegesis of the hymnic literature and the application of these principles in selected portions. Close attention is given to the Psalms’ various forms, their setting within the historical experience of Israel, and their application today within the Church.

037 - PASTORAL COUNSELING. The student will be provided with a complete analysis of the pastoral counseling process. It will include the purpose, stages, and methods of changing behavioral patterns in counseling. It will also include a biblical look at the structure and organization of the New Testament Church.

038 - SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY. Course covers the essentials of all major areas of systematic theology with the goal of orienting students to the basic materials necessary to understand and study God's Word. Focusing on the overarching theme of God's Lordship, the Course uses three "Lordship Attributes" (control, authority and presence) to organize the doctrines and help students remember and apply them to life.

039 - THE ANCIENT CHURCH. This course examines the history of the ancient Church in detail. Following a historical progression, the course covers the development of doctrine and introduces the student to the main figures in the Patristic Age.

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040 - REFORMATION CHURCH HISTORY. This course traces the historic development of the Protestant Reformation from its background prior to the 16th century to its impact on the world and Church of today. The lives and teachings of the leading Reformers (Luther, Zwingli, Calvin and Knox) are examined in some detail, along with the course of the Reformation in various nations: Germany, England, Scotland, France and the Netherlands. In addition, both the rise of the major Protestant Movements -Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anabaptism and Puritanism - and the Roman Catholic and Remonstrance reactions are outlined.

041 - CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW. How do you view reality? What is the source of your knowledge? Do you live what you believe? Such are the questions that a worldview answers. This course examines the nature and function of belief structures, and the value of developing and living a distinctly Christian life. The course develops a Christian worldview from a redemptive history model of Biblical theology, which is then clarified using the philosophical categories of metaphysics, epistemology, and axiology. Students will gain an understanding of modern and postmodern thought and how to critique them biblically, and are encouraged to develop and apply a Christian worldview to life and ministry.

042 - SPIRITUAL FORMATION. An investigation into the meaning of Biblical Christianity and its relationship to faith and practice, within contemporary cultural contexts. Special attention is given to the corporate dimensions of spirituality and spiritual formation as defined in the New Testament. Those historical and cultural factors which have led to the privatization of Christianity are analyzed and discussed. A paradigm of spiritual growth and maturity which focuses on the assembly rather than the individual is developed.

043 - APPROACHES TO APOLOGETICS. The course compares biblical, historical and recent approaches to

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defending faith in God, Christ and Scripture. It emphasizes the contrast between Peter's method of reasoning among the Jews in Jerusalem (Acts 2) and Paul's among the Gentiles in Athens (Acts 17). It compares the still influential approaches of Augustine and Aquinas. However, the majority of the course examines six approaches of apologists who led in the resurgence of evangelicalism during the last half of the twentieth century. Each approach uses different starting points and forms of argument.

044 – DEITY OF CHRIST. In this course, students experience an in-depth study of Christ in an attempt to understand His person, nature, teachings and work. The study brings students face-to-face with the most important event in history as individuals unpack the Bibles teachings on Jesus and visit the decisions reached by the early Church councils, and explore the questions raised since then.

045 - MESSIANIC PROPHECY. An in-depth study of Messianic prophecy beginning in Genesis. Students explore the prophecies Jesus has fulfilled and those which will culminate in His future return.

046 - THE DOCTRINE OF SALVATION. This lecture is designed as a critical and historical overview of the plan and order of salvation, tracing each movement of the process from our regeneration to our final glorification. The course material provides both a Reformed theology of salvation and a fair treatment of differing views and objections, with evidence for both sides being carefully weighed.

047 - PENTATEUCH AND FORMER PROPHETS. Course introduces the content and theology of books Genesis through Kings. Identifies the foundational themes that emerge and traces them through the rest of the Bible. Students learn how the theology of the Old Testament is basic and essential for understanding Jesus Christ, the Church, and the Christian life.

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048 - LATTER PROPHETS AND WRITINGS. Studies the history, poetry, wisdom, and prophecy of Job through Malachi, which is essential for fully grasping the message of Jesus' teaching and the mission of the Church today. Course focuses on major passages and their theological connections throughout all of Scripture.

049 - THE BOOK OF PROVERBS. An exegetical study of The Book of Proverbs in its cultural, historical and literary setting with attention to its critical and hermeneutical problems.

050 - HEBREWS. Believers have long wrestled with the relationship between the old and new covenants. Humanity's inability to fulfill the Law clearly showed the need for forgiveness, and God's elaborate sacrificial system demonstrated sin’s consequences. Yet how were Jewish believers to view Jesus? What were the implications of the Messiah being the Great High Priest? In this course, students study these and other theological questions as they probe Christ's death and resurrection.

051 - HISTORY OF MISSIONS. This course traces the historic development of the Christian world mission in chronological sequence from Pentecost to William Carey (1793). The modern period is developed along geographical lines: Asia, Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Europe. The course closes with an attempt to evaluate the achievements of the past and the prospects for the future.

052 - CHRISTIAN ETHICS. An examination of theories of obligation and theories of value from a philosophical perspective. A Biblical theology of obligation and a Biblical theology of value are presented along with their implications for decision-making in personal life and Church life.

053 - THE DOCTRINE OF MAN AND SIN. This course is designed as a critical and historical overview of positions

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regarding the nature of mankind, both as the image of God and as a being corrupted by sin. The course presents both a distinctive Reformed anthropology and a fair treatment of differing views and objections, with evidence for both sides being carefully weighed.

054 - THE DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY. This course presents the historic, classic and orthodox doctrine of the Holy Trinity. It follows a biblical, historical and dogmatic approach. It seeks to show how and why the classical doctrine/dogma emerged in the fourth century; what have been the major ways this dogma has been understood; and how crucial is this teaching for the right understanding of the relation of God to man and man to God.

055 - SOTERIOLOGY. Soteriology means different things to different people, but what does the Bible teach about salvation? In this course, we explore the Scriptures’ teachings on soteriology in order to know how one is saved and to understand the impact of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.

056 - THE THEOLOGY OF MARTIN LUTHER. This course surveys the background and setting of Luther's thought as well as his teaching on the range of topics which form Christian theology. It focuses on Luther's doctrines of sin and grace, justification and faith, law and gospel, as well as on his understanding of Christian daily living in the midst of God's callings within the world.

057 - THE THEOLOGY OF JONATHAN EDWARDS. This course examines the theology of Jonathan Edwards in detail. Taking a topical approach, the course covers Edwards' teachings regarding all the major points of systematic theology with particular emphasis on Edwards unique theological contributions.

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058 - HERMENEUTICS. This course will instruct in various parameters for biblical interpretation and will show how specific methods are applied to Bible study.

059 - HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY IN AMERICA. A study of the Church in America from its continental beginnings to the current day with emphasis on the numerous influences that have forged the current religious scene.

060 - THE BOOK OF JOB. Is God too weak to stop suffering? In a world full of sin, pain and hardship remain daily realities. Humanity has wrestled with the problems of suffering and often questioned the goodness of God. Students will examine Job's tumultuous life and the various responses to his suffering.

061 - EPISTLES OF JOHN. The primary concern of this brief commentary of these epistles is interpretation. There are basically two questions asked throughout the text. What does the passage say? What does it mean?

062 - THEOLOGY OF LIBERATION. A movement that sprang from late 20th-century Roman Catholicism and has found a particularly welcoming environment in Latin America, liberation theology holds that the Church must stand on the side of the impoverished and the downtrodden, and that it must, if necessary, support the overthrow of social systems that contribute to their oppression.

063 - AFRICAN THEOLOGY AND RELIGION. With the broad expansion of Christianity in Africa, the African Church and African theology should be understood by us all. This course examines Christian theological formation in Africa against the background of African cultures and religions, and in light of its contemporary context. Also considered are how to study and understand Africa, and the factors that led to the debate on Christian theologizing in Africa. Throughout

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the course, descriptions and analyses of African religions are provided.

064 - ADVANCED CHURCH LEADERSHIP. In this course students discover how to maximize productivity in the various functions of Church leadership. The course examines the biblical foundation and practical functions of administrative leadership in Churches and Christian organizations, and focuses on developing successful, biblical attitudes and skills among team leaders. Students will analyze basic leadership principles from secular and evangelical sources, analyzing them through a biblical/theological grid.

065 - CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY. In this course we shall attempt to examine some of the major trends in contemporary thought. In order to set the background for contemporary theological and philosophical discourse, we begin with a brief philosophical overview of the major developments in Western philosophy prior to Hegel. Discussion then turns directly to Hegel whose influence extends throughout the modern period. Kierkegaard represents not only a reaction to Hegel, but is also the first of the existentialist oriented theologians we consider. After Kierkegaard, the course turns to Barth, Bultmann, and Tillich. Parallel to these developments in theology was the development of analytic philosophy. Our emphasis will be the philosophy of the earlier and later Wittgenstein. The course then culminates in the God is Dead Theologies of Paul Van Buren and Thomas Altizer.

066 - AUGUSTINE AND MEDIEVAL THEOLOGY. Augustine is one of the most influential theologians in Church history. Students will study a comprehensive introduction to Augustine; his life, his works, and his legacy in the medieval Church. The course details his youth, conversion, literary works, and his battles against the days emerging heresies. Surveying Augustine’s life as a pastor, teacher, and writer,

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students are encouraged to evaluate his contribution to the development of medieval theology and to apply those contributions to their own lives and ministries.

067 - EVANGELICAL SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY. A comprehensive theology of Christian spirituality that can inform the life and witness of Christian believers. The Course is Biblical, practical, and contemporary, accounting for and enabling spiritual formation and nurture in a post-modern, pluralistic, materialistic society. In addition, the course provides a theological foundation for a life of prayer that will empower and sustain the believer in life and ministry.

068 - THE UNITED MONARCHY. A study of the united monarchy as recorded in the Old Testament books of I and II Samuel and I Kings 1-11, with special emphasis on archaeology, history, and theology. Parallel passages found in Chronicles and Psalms are also considered and special note is taken of Iron Age discoveries in Palestine as they relate to the biblical text.

069 - THE DIVIDED MONARCHY. The history of Israel is traced from the beginning of Solomon's apostasy (I Kings 11) in about 950 B.C. to the Babylonian Captivity (II Kings 25) in 586 B.C. Special emphasis is given to the miracle ministries of Elijah and Elisha. Parallel passages from Chronicles and the prophetic books are carefully interwoven into the study, as well as evidence from contemporary secular history.

070 - THE POST-EXILIC PROPHETS. A survey of the historical context and Biblical context of the prophets Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, with an exposition of each of these three books.

071 - MICAH. God's prophets were men of integrity. They stood up and spoke out when it was very unpopular to do so. As men with a message from God, they were preachers with

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a message that God-rejecting Israel and Judah did not want to hear. This course studies the men, their messages and their times.

072 – JEREMIAH. The Book of Jeremiah gives us not only a fuller account of the life and career of its author than do the books of the other prophets, but we also learn more about his own inner and personal life and feelings than we do of Isaiah or any other prophet.

073 – THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW. The Gospel is a collection mainly of the discourses of Jesus.

074 – POWER PRINCIPLES. Power principles taught in this course will enable you to experience the spiritual power taught in the Bible. This course answers the heart cry of those who have hungered for reality instead of religion. It will move you from being a spectator to a demonstrator of the power of God.

075 - THE PASTORAL EPISTLES. An expository and exegetical study of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus, with emphasis on their special exegetical and interpretive problems and on their relevance for society, Church and, especially, Church leadership. A careful use of the required commentaries is necessary for the programmed lesson plan.

076 - CREATION THERAPY. This course studies the temperament as people's natural disposition and customary frame of mind that tends to make them act in a certain way. The textbook studies the five temperaments, along with their strengths and weaknesses. The course teaches how we can modify our temperaments to become more responsible in the Body of Christ.

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077 - THE GOSPEL OF LUKE. Students complete a textual examination of the Gospel's message by working through the book a chapter at a time.

078 – SPIRITUAL WARFARE. This course is by no means an exhaustive study of the subject of spiritual warfare, but it is an in depth Scriptural analysis.

079- KNOWING GOD’S VOICE. This course explains how God speaks to man and how to find God's will for your life.Guidelines are given on knowing the voice of God and determining His will. The pattern of God's will and Scriptural examples of how God reveals His will are discussed.A Scriptural model for decision making is explained. Guidelines are presented on overcoming wrong decisions, what to do if you have missed the will of God, and handling questionable practices.

080 – MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES. This course will help you fulfill the ministry to which God has called you. You will formulate a purpose for ministry in harmony with God's purpose and plans. You will learn how to set objectives, implement plans, and evaluate results.

081 – INTERCESSORY PRAYER. In this course you will learn what intercessory prayer is and how to do it effectively using dynamic spiritual resources that have been delegated for this purpose. You will learn what to pray for, how to overcome hindrances to intercessory prayer, and how to get started and keep going.

082 – JAIL AND PRISON MINISTRY. This course is a training guide for jail and prison ministry. It provides instruction for every level of involvement. It includes instruction on dress and safety codes, institution and inmate typology, and how to relate to inmates in such a way that

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they will be attracted to the Gospel message and receive Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.

083 - TEACHING TACTICS. In this course you will learn how to use a great spiritual weapon. That weapon is the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17). You will learn tactics of preaching and teaching God's Word for the purpose of defeating the enemy. This course uses God's Word, the Holy Bible, as the revelation upon which all teaching is based. In Biblical teaching the teacher, subject, and methods must all be in harmony with the Bible.

084 – POWER PRINCIPLES. Power principles taught in this course will enable you to experience the spiritual power taught in the Bible. This course answers the heart cry of those who have hungered for reality instead of religion. It will move you from being a spectator to a demonstrator of the power of God.

THESIS/INDEPENDENT RESEARCH

Students must prepare a formal thesis for each degree program. The subject of the thesis must be formally submitted to and accepted by Direct Messengers Institute Of Theology. Thesis guidelines are available from the main office upon request.

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Welcome to Direct Messengers Institute Of Theology! The primary purpose of DMIT is to provide education and training to Ministers, Bible teachers, and Christian workers. This task is achieved with a positive commitment and belief that the Bible is God’s infallible Word. As such, it is trustworthy, authoritative, and sufficient. Our only reason for existence is to further the Kingdom of Jesus Christ by helping to prepare students in their calling for Him, so that together we can carry out the mandate given to us in Matthew 28:19.

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God has called and planted us to enhance His Church. We were raised up to help you reach your ministerial and educational goals by providing you with excellent Bible based course material, a well-trained and caring staff, and ministerial credentials. We were created for you and are constantly exploring our own dimensions and increasing them as God directs. As you learn of us, you will discover that we have something for almost everyone.

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