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CLASSES and SEMINARS
Tuition Costs:
Standard - $660 per class
Spiritual and Professional Development - $310 A single class for credit to put towards a degree if desired.
Bridge Course - $330 One class per semester; Additional classes at standard rate.
Audit - $150 per class: A no-credit option without homework and tests.
2023 Spring Class Descriptions
All classes can be taken on the Gering Campus or through Summit Bridge.
Old Testament Survey II
Aaron Prohs
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 7:30 am to 8:50 am
A continuation of the overview of the Old Testament, with a brief examination of the content of each book set in historical perspective, to introduce the student to the major themes and events and give a foundation for other Old Testament studies.
Acts
Jeffry McKean
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 7:30 am to 8:50 am
A study of the expansion of the early church as presented in the Acts narrative giving special attention to God’s involvement, the leading characters, and the early church in the historical context in which the events unfold. The study will include an examination of many doctrinal issues in the early church and the philosophies and methodologies of evangelism employed in the narrative.
Educational Psychology
Andi Grant
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 7:30 am to 8:50 am
A study of human behavior in the areas of learning and teaching, with various theories of instruction, examined in the light of contemporary practices. Prerequisite: PYS2103.
Introduction to Missions
Don Hulsey
Wednesdays and Fridays - 7:30 am to 8:50 am
This basic course introduces students to those issues which are vital for understanding and carrying out Christ’s global mission for His Church, including Biblical, theological and historical foundations; political and cultural considerations for world evangelism; mission strategies and resources; and the roles of supporting congregations and agencies.
Prison Epistles
Jeffry McKean
Wednesdays and Fridays - 7:30 am to 8:50 am
A study of Paul’s letters to the Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon with special emphasis on the historical situations that prompted the letters, Paul’s situation, his instructions to the churches, and possible contemporary applications to the church today.
Composition and Grammar II
Misti Lacy
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 9:30 am to 10:50 am
A continuing study of writing strategies with an emphasis on audience awareness, culminating in a research paper.
Personal Evangelism
Dan Baker
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 9:30 am to 10:50 am
An examination of principles and methods of effective person-to-person evangelism, from the moment of encounter to the time of decision.
Adult Education
Andi Grant
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 9:30 am to 10:50 am
An investigation of organization, leadership qualities, teaching methods, and problem areas in adult instructional situations. Prerequisite: MCE1103.
New Testament Survey
Jeffry McKean
Wednesdays and Fridays - 9:30 am to 10:50 am
An overview of the entire New Testament which examines the origin, general content, themes, and major teachings of each book with specific attention to the unique characteristics of the books. This course is a foundation for further specialized study in the New Testament.
Advanced Preaching
Aaron Prohs
Wednesdays and Fridays - 9:30 am to 10:50 am
The preparation and presentation of expository and persuasive messages, with special consideration given to speaker-listener interaction, for the purpose of increasing message effectiveness. Prerequisite: MMN2103
Life of Christ II
Jeffry McKean
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays - 11:00 am to 11:50 am
A continuation of the study of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ from his Galilean ministry through his ascension as presented in the synoptic Gospels. The course will give special attention to Jesus’ parables, the final week, and resurrection.
Biblical Languages in Use
Aaron Prohs
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays - 11:00 am to 11:50 am
An intermediate study of the principles, methods, and tools used to conduct biblical word studies that will enable students to discover the original author’s intended meaning.
Introduction to Psychology
Jamie Sato
Mondays - 6:00 pm to 8:40 pm
A comprehensive survey of the science of mental processes and human behavior.
History of the Restoration Movement
Andi Grant
Mondays - 6:00 pm to 8:40 pm
An in-depth study of the development and doctrines of the 19th and 20th-century Stone75 Campbell movement commonly known as the Restoration Movement.
History of Israel
Aaron Prohs
Tuesdays - 6:00 pm to 8:40 pm
A study of God’s dealings with His people from the beginning of the Conquest until the Restoration from exile, with special emphasis on God’s relation with those who profess to be His followers.
Cultural Anthropology
Samantha Hayner
Thursdays - 6:00 pm to 8:40 pm
A survey of customs and cultures around the world and their relevance to the Gospel, to help the prospective world-evangelist better understand cultural differences.
Origins and Development of Biblical Literature
Scott Gribble
Thursdays - 6:00 pm to 8:40 pm
A study of the text of both the Old Testament and the New Testament in which students are introduced to the manuscripts and versions from which our modern Bibles are translated. Students will also be given a brief introduction to various critical theories of the development of the text, including source, form, and redaction criticism.
2023 BRIDGE Seminars
Summit Bridge Seminars are free of charge. The faculty of Summit Christian College are offering these classes at no cost as a way to serve churches and the seminars are intended to help you equip those that serve in your church.
Stay tuned for when more seminars will be announced.