Introduction to Home Discipleship and Evangelism (core) Rev. Henry Reyenga Jr. and Rev. Steve Elzinga 2 credits
This course is the core orientation to the home discipleship thinking and practice. After completing this course, you will know whether you are interested in going further in getting a diploma/degree from Christian Leaders Institute. This is the course that introduces the Seven Connections. All other training at CLI flows out of this course.
Systematic Theology I (core) Dr. David Feddes 4 credits
This course considers core biblical doctrines about God, humanity, Christ, the Holy Spirit, and salvation. (Can be taken either before or after Systematic Theology II.)
Pastoral Care and Marriage (core) Rev. Henry Reyenga Jr. 4 credits
This course discusses caring for others pastorally as well as strengthening your own marriage. Whether you are married or not, this course gets at the spiritual principles of what makes a powerful kingdom partnership as a husband and wife become one spiritually, emotionally and sexually. If you are married it is required that your spouse participate with you in going through this course.
Christian Ethics (core) Dr. David Feddes 3 credits
This course focuses on living according to God’s pattern for us. We study biblical commands and their wise application to various life situations. We expose demonic strategies of temptation and learn about spiritual warfare. We seek ways to express the Christ-life within us by the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Church and Ministry (core) Rev. Henry Reyenga Jr. 4 credits
This course explores some key aspects of pastoring a church: praying, setting priorities, training other leaders, delegating, visiting, handling pressure, and more. It also offers guidance for dealing with important transitional events, such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
Old Testament Survey (elective) Dr. David Graves 3 credits
This class explores God's Word in the Old Testament, paying particular attention to literary, historical, and theological dimensions.
Christian Apologetics (elective) Dr. Voddie Baucham and Dr. David Feddes 3 credits
A survey course designed to introduce students to basic issues in apologetics (defending and contending for the faith). The course will emphasize Biblical Worldview and Cultural Apologetics, the application of apologetics to contemporary cultural issues.
Ministry and Suicide (elective) Dr. Ken Dignan 3 credits
This course explores how the suicide of a loved one affects family and friends, and how to minister to them.
Biblical Greek I (elective) Dr. David Feddes 4 credits
This is the first in a sequence of three courses on basics of New Testament Greek, (elective for Diploma of Ministry; required for Diploma of Divinity).
