 The course will consist of an introduction to the origin, history, philosophy, theology, and practices of the major non-Christian religions such as Vedic religion, Hinduism, Buddhism, Secular Humanism, Islam, New Age Movement, and pseudo-Christian cults such as the Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormonism. Each belief system will be described and evaluated with a view to equip the student for effective evangelism. 
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This course will explore the special nature and unique character of the Bible. Emphasis will be placed on enabling the student to understand the process God used to reveal the Scriptures and pass down the 66 books of the Bible to us in their present form. Topics such as Bible and culture, inspiration, canonization, transmission, translation, paleography, perspectives, archaeology, and the historical reliability of the Bible will be addressed.
 Examines critically the book of Job from the perspectives of its meaning in its ancient context and its continuing significance for the modern community of faith. Addresses thematic and structural issues and explores parallels with other ancient Near Eastern representatives of theodicy literature.
 Bible Study Objective: This course is a verse?by?verse and thematic study through the Book of Acts. We will look at the growth of the early church, church structure, role of spiritual gifts in cooperation with the Holy Spirit. We will also study aspects of early church missions (strategy vs. power ministries), church planting, discipleship, racism vs. ethnocentrism, E1, E2, E3 evangelism, leadership roles, decision making and the tension between in?reach and out?reach.
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 A study of Paul?s theology against his Jewish and Hellenistic background and in the light of his life and missionary situations. The course concentrates on a systematic exposition of christology, soteriology, eschatology and other leading themes.
Yet Paul?s relationship to Jesus-tradition and the pre-Pauline tradition, his use of Scripture, and his response to the needs in his mission fields are also examined in order to delineate the development of his theology and to understand his method of theologizing.
The course is a verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans, a book long regarded as the most systematic presentation of doctrine in the Bible. Students will look carefully at how the saving life of Christ, through the work of the Holy Spirit, can transform l
Hermeneutics is the science of interpreting literature. This course is designed to introduce the student to basic principles for Bible study and Biblical interpretation, focusing on a literal, historical-cultural, grammatical approach to the Scriptures. The student will be exposed to the various genres of the Bible while practicing principles for proper exegesis of the Scriptures while learning to suspend presuppositions, biases and experiences that effect ones interpretative methodology.
 The content and literary qualities of the Former and Latter Prophets in light of their historical background and their developing theological content.
This course explores the dynamics involved when people from different cultures interact with one another, the changes they undergo and what facilitates and hinders attachment. It is designed for students with no previous psychological or neurobiological training to improve their understanding and skills in relating with people from other cultures.
 This class will focus on the theological and practical elements of mission work. We will study the biblical basis of missions, focusing mainly on the life of Paul in the book of Acts and some of his epistles to learn the principles that ought to be applied practically in our own missionary endeavors.
 A study of the planting and development of missionary churches into self-governing, self-supporting and self-propagating indigenous churches.
 Study of principles of social anthropology, including social structures/networks, worldview, and economic concerns. Principles are applicable in urban and rural cultures.
 Prophecies of Triumph
Study of Revelation
Starting January 18th 2010 an in-depth Bible study taught by Pastor Jack Hakimian investigating the key chapters, themes, words, cultures and historical background of Revelation. The student will walk away understanding the relevancy of the book personally and for the contemporary church.? Download optional homework & commentaries at EquipOasis.org.
Book of Revelation Resources
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6-week in-depth of Romans 8 by Pastor Jack Hakimian. We will spend 6 weeks studying Romans Chapter 8 and how it fits into the entire theme of the book. We will study every verse and key doctrines such as: justification, Holy Spirit (pneumatology), Character change (sanctification), eternal security, prayer, suffering & liberation and the depth of God?s love.
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