This is a directed study course under the supervision of instructor Ron Smith. Please contact our registrar for more information.
$2125 - Includes room and board.
This course is available via correspondence. Cost of tuition is $375. Details must be discussed with the course instructor previous to applying. For more information, contact our registrar.
Download an Application:
Via Correspondence (Download here)
To take the course in Montana on the base (Download here)
This course is a directed program designed to expose the student to a breadth of historical Biblical interpretation, Church History and Biblical Worldview philosophy. During the course, the student will read a large volume of reference literature from a pre-selected list determined by the course advisor. Application of the material provides the student with resources for preaching, teaching or personal bible study.
Lecture Phase
The course involves reading 100 pages per day, 6 days a week for 12 weeks. Reading material will be decided by the course supervisor. Students will work approximately 6 -8 hours per day.
The Assignments:
Read 10 pages/day of the New testament for 3 months (6 days per week).
New Testament History F.F. Bruce
Old Testament Times R.K. Harrison (or) A Survey of Israel's History Leon Wood
The Evangelical Dictionary of Theology ed. Elwell
Bible Dictionary – We recommend Zondervan, NIV or NBD.
A History of Christianity Kenneth Scott Lautourette
The Complete Works of Francis Schaeffer: A Christian World View (5 volumes)
The Book that Made Your World – Vishal Manglwadi
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the Discipleship Training School (DTS/CDTS). The full 9-month School of Biblical Studies (SBS) is highly recommended but not required - subject to course leader's discretion.
Accreditation
Twelve (12) semester equivalent credits will be earned upon successful completion of the Directed Reading course (CCM 391). These credits may be applied to a U of N degree program or transferred to other colleges or universities.