Courses and Trips
"Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the wind blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock."
Matthew 7:24-25
Get equipped to study God's Word and build your life upon it as we focus on a new topic each week together.
Fall Semester Courses
from roots...
Hermeneutics 101: How to Study God's Word
Week 1 - Topography of Scripture
Week 2 - Principles of Biblical Interpretation
Week 3 - Practice of Biblical Interpretation
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Systematic Theology 101: Introduction to Theology
Week 1 - God Speaks: Doctrine of Revelation
Week 2 - God Is: Doctrine of the Triune God
Week 3 - God Saves: Doctrine of Man, Sin, and Salvation
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Old Testament 101: Old Testament Theology
Week 1 - Old Testament Survey
Week 2 - Old Testament Themes
Week 3 - Old Testament In-Depth Book Study
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New Testament 101: New Testament Theology
Week 1 - New Testament Survey
Week 2 - New Testament Themes
Week 3 - New Testament In-Depth Book Study
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Ecclesiology 101: The Church
Week 1 - Doctrine of the Church
Week 2 - Mission of the Church
Week 3 - Growth of the Church
Spring Semester Courses
...to fruit
Biblical Theology 201: Topical Study in Biblical Theology
Week 1 - God Plants: Doctrine of God as Farmer
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Worldview 201: Cultivating a Christian Worldview
Week 1 - Introduction to Worldview
Week 2 - Christianity and Culture
Week 3 - Sexuality and Gender
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Apologetics 201: Introduction to Christian Apologetics
Week 1 - Framework for Apologetics
Week 2 - Prepared to Give an Answer: The Practice of Apologetics
Week 3 - Hard Questions Through the Lens of Church History
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Christian Life 201: Foundations for the Christian Life
Week 1 - Community and Relationship
Week 2 - Calling and Vocation
Week 3 - Singleness, Marriage, and Family
Week 4 - Preparing for Life-long Ministry
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Environmental Science 201: Hands-on Study of God's World
Course being developed
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Grow in your knowledge and love of God beyond the classroom with trips designed to explore how God speaks in creation.
Pennsylvania Grand Canyon (Hiking, Biking)
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Adirondacks Trip (Canoeing, Backpacking)
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New River Gorge (Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing)
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Watkins Glen (Hiking)
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Lancaster County (Caving)
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Ricketts Glen (Ice Hiking)
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Winter Week (Skiing, Snow Activities)
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Possible International Trip
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Northern PA (Backpacking)
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Year-end Adventure Trip (Student Led)
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And more...
