Thirdmill Seminary

There are many denominations, divisions and theological disputes in the modern church, but despite these types of disunity, there is a common core of belief that all faithful Christians have affirmed throughout history. For almost two millennia, this core of belief has been summarized in the Apostles' Creed. This course explains the history and use of the Apostles' Creed, as well as the details and significance of each of its articles of faith. It is based on the lecture series, The Apostles' Creed, produced by Third Millennium Ministries and hosted by Dr. Van Gayton with contributions from a variety of professors.

Sometimes Christians tend to shy away from the world, living in our own circles where we feel more comfortable. We often aren't sure how to relate our faith to current issues and aspects of culture, and we find it difficult to share our faith with people who aren't interested in the traditional church and our beliefs. We're also not sure how to answer the tough questions they ask us about our faith.

This course guides the student in his way of thinking, so that he can develop a more consistently Christian worldview. It also helps him understand non-believers and become more confident in defending the Christian approach over against non-Christian options. In a word, the student will be more certain of what he believes and how to defend it.

The first five books of the Old Testament are commonly called the Pentateuch. They tell the story of the nation of Israel from creation to preparation for the conquest of the Promised Land. But is the Pentateuch simply the historical account of God’s chosen people? Or is it something more? This course continues the foundation laid by The Pentateuch, Part one and picks up with the Life of Abraham, finishes out the book of Genesis, and concludes with the book of Exodus. This course is in part based on the lecture series, The Pentateuch, produced by Third Millennium Ministries and hosted by Dr. Scott Redd with contributions from a variety of professors.

Dscipleship Practicum - Outreach (MIS503) – 1 credit hour

The Outreach Practicum is divided into two parts: 1) congregational practices of outreach, and 2) congregational structures of outreach. The structures of outreach support and extend the practices of outreach to a congregation’s neighbors locally and to the nations globally. These practices and structures are the focus of the Church’s mission to “make disciples of all nations” (Matt 28:19). Through graduate level readings, discussion forums, outreach activities, faculty tutorials, and mentor meetings, students are provided an evaluative framework for congregational outreach, and opportunities for direct participation.

This course investigates the doctrine of Christology, focusing on the person and work of Jesus Christ, the most important human being that has ever lived. He is God in the flesh, the center of all history, and the only hope for the salvation of humanity and creation. This course clarifies the biblical teachings about his person and his redemptive work. It is based on the lecture series, We Believe in Jesus, produced by Third Millennium Ministries and hosted by Dr. Dan Doriani with contributions from a variety of professors.