This course is designed to equip the Christian coach with a biblical philosophy for athletics in the Christian school.
This course is a class required for all freshmen as they enter school. It teaches students skills regarding study habits, character, library and reading skills, personal devotions, Bible memorization, and prayer. It is designed to help the student adjust from high school to college life here at West Coast.
This course is taught by Dr. Paul Chappell to equip young men for the work of the ministry. Students will gain practical insights on church planting, servant leadership, staff training, and administration of local church work.
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of basic biblical counseling, emphasizing Scriptural prescriptions for man's physical, mental, and spiritual needs.
This course looks at one of Israel's greatest kings. From his life, principles are drawn to help us become people "after God's own heart."
This course looks at the life and times of the Apostle Paul, formerly Saul of Tarsus, and his journey from persecutor of the church to preacher and prisoner for Christ.
This course is designed to help the individual student be an effective witness for the Lord. Instruction will be given on how to reach the lost with the Gospel. Students will be required to memorize key verses for bringing sinners to Christ and giving them biblical assurance of salvation. Every student must participate in the TEAM soulwinning program of Lancaster Baptist Church.
This course is designed to help young ladies learn about the ministry from ladies who have been serving God for decades.
This course is a continuation of PT 117.
This course is an introduction to music in a church worship service. Students will learn the basics of song leading as well as platform technique.
This course is designed to give specific instructions to stay separated for God and become distinctive in Godly living. Tools will be given for building a life of Godly character and discipline. Topics to be covered will include, but not be limited to, self-discipline, personal hygiene, proper treatment of ladies, financial management, and servant leadership.
This course looks at the life and times of Joseph who was the favored son, but also the hated brother. We will study the life of a man of integrity and forgiveness.
This course designed for men in the Bible program combines pastoral theology with the "how to" principles to do the work of the ministry in local churches.
This course is designed to teach students about 600 signs to allow them to communicate with the Deaf. Students will also sign a song, story, Bible lesson, and the gospel. PREREQUISITE: none.
This course is a continuation of PT 201. Students will learn how to better communicate with the Deaf using the tools from PT 201 as a foundation, "how to sign like the Deaf." This will help the signer be more effective in communicating with the Deaf. Students will converse much and present projects in American Sign Language. PREREQUISITE: PT 201 (or otherwise demonstrate mastery of PT 201 material).
The Ministry Women class exists for the purpose of training young ladies for future ministry. Many topics will be covered that are essential in becoming the kind of woman God would have us to be, as we serve alongside our husbands in ministry. Practical ideas will also be shared that will give each student a wealth of information to draw on in future ministry.
The Ministry Women class exists for the purpose of training young ladies for future ministry. Additional topics will be covered that are essential in becoming the kind of woman God would have us to be, as we serve alongside our husbands in ministry. Practical ideas will also be shared that will give each student a wealth of information to draw on in future ministry.
This course is designed to teach students foundational concepts of financial management, accounting, and stewardship within a local church ministry.
This course will outline the practical components for having an effective bus ministry at a local church. Each of the components serve as vital foundation blocks in order to successfully carry out the Great Commission using the bus ministry.
This course looks at the life and times of Samuel, the last of the judges and the first of the national prophets.
This course is designed to train future Sunday school directors in the whole scope of Sunday school ministry. The student will learn how to organize the Sunday school from the nursery department all the way through the senior adults.
Building upon the basic principles of Bible interpretation, this class will teach students how to create Bible messages. Students will learn how to write sermons that have purpose, textual integrity, unity, and clarity.
This course is tailored for educators and missionaries. It covers topics ranging from medical emergencies in the classroom to common injuries and ailments. The training in taking a history and doing a cursory exam will help the student in gospel presentations and counseling scenarios. PREREQUISITE: none.
This course is designed to prepare ministerial candidates for the practical areas of the local church ministry as it discusses professionalism as a Christian, as a leader, and as a ministry staff member. Lectures and class notes will prove to be beneficial for future use in the ministry.
This course provides the student with the biblical ingredients to a godly marriage and family. It will attempt to provide the student with the discernment needed to be able to provide a biblical balance in his family life and ministry.
This course is designed to help ladies learn how to give biblical counsel to other ladies. This course is designed for any lady preparing for a lifetime of Christian service, as well as those ladies who may not be called to full-time ministry, but desire to be a help in their respective churches.
This course provides the basic tools required to prepare, organize, and communicate effectively the Word of God. Each student will be given the opportunity to practice delivering sermons in the classroom.
This course is a continuation of PT 321 and emphasizes the proper delivery of the message giving special attention to different types of preaching with an emphasis on expository preaching. (PT 321 is required)
This class is designed for men planning to serve as assistant pastors or senior pastors. The course will give students the opportunity to explore the biblical ingredients of a disciple as well as to organize a local church discipleship ministry.
This will be an in-depth look at the counseling responsibilities of the pastor. It will include a study of the techniques to be used to provide biblical counsel to those who are hurting and in need of guidance. It will also discuss the precautions that need to be taken by a pastor and staff when counseling.
This will be an in-depth look at the counseling responsibilities of Christian leaders. It will include a study of the techniques to be used to provide biblical counsel to those who are hurting and in need of guidance. It will also discuss the precautions that need to be taken by a Christian leader when counseling.
This course is designed to give an administrative view of the Christian school ministry. Many Bible college students will serve in ministries with a Christian school. The fundamentals of operating a successful school will be presented and evaluated. This course will better equip college students in effectively managing a staff, a student body (K-12), and a Christian school.
This course is a directed study course. Its purpose is to give practical training in the local church. The student, under the direction of the pastor, will work in the various church ministries a minimum of six hours per week the last semester of his senior year. A report must be submitted weekly by the student to the Academic Dean.
This course focuses on the process of strategic planning in a ministry context. Students will understand the biblical concepts of vision, mission, strategy, and values and learn how to use these concepts in their own ministry setting.
This course explores the process of bringing a new convert into becoming a fruitful disciple of Jesus Christ. Emphasis is placed on becoming that disciple personally as well as becoming a discipler of others.
This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of biology from a creationist's viewpoint. The false theory of evolution will only be discussed in relationship to what the Bible teaches, and students will be given a biblical basis for all understanding of science.
This course is a continuation of SC 101. This course will focus on the macroscopic study of people, plants, animals, and other organisms, including evidence for biblical creation. PREREQUISITE: SC 101.
This course will give the student a basic understanding of the workings of the human body with emphasis on its organ systems. This course will encourage the student to appreciate God's awesome power and genius in designing the human body. PREREQUISITE: none.
This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of chemistry with an appreciation for what God has created and designed.
This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of chemistry with an appreciation for what God has created and designed.
This course requires SC 301 and is an advanced continuation of the same.
This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of chemistry with an appreciation for what God has created and designed.
This course will give the student a basic understanding of the laws of physics and the ability to teach them to others. All instruction will be given with the understanding that God is in control of the universe, and the laws of physics are a result of His perfect design.
This course requires SC 401 and is an advanced continuation of the same.
This course will give the student an opportunity to prepare and teach elementary school material for the Christian School.
This course will give the student an opportunity to prepare and teach secondary school material for the Christian School.
This course will introduce the student to the language of Spanish. There is no high school prerequisite. Concentration will be placed on the present tense, progressive tense, vocabulary, and the Roman's Road for sharing the Gospel to Spanish-speaking people. A doorknocking presentation will be presented in front of the class in Spanish.
SP101 (or a comparable language level) is a prerequisite for this course. Concentration will be placed on the preterite tense, imperfect tense, commands, vocabulary, and additional Bible verses for memory. A brief personal testimony will be written and presented in front of the class in Spanish.
SP101 and SP102 (or a comparable language level) are prerequisites for this course. Concentration will be placed on the subjunctive mood, perfect tenses, vocabulary, and additional Bible verses for memory. Weekly compositions will be written to develop writing skills in Spanish.
SP101, SP102, and SP201 (or a comparable language level) are prerequisites for this course. Concentration will be placed on the future tense, imperfect subjunctive mood, conditional tense, vocabulary, and an individually-selected Bible passage for memory. Weekly oral presentations will be presented to develop speaking skills.