2 Year Degree Program

Upon completion of the JRLC program, students will receive an Associate of Arts in Bible. This degree is fully accredited through our partnership with CBC by the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association and the Association for Biblical Higher Education. The two-year program is as follows:

BI 113 Old Testament History & Literature

3 Hours. A historical survey of the literature of the Old Testament. Attention is paid to critical issues such as date, authorship, and background, literacy issues such as genre, form, and structure, and theological issues such as theme and message. Special emphasis is given to understanding how the Old Testament functions as Christian Scripture.

BI 123 New Testament History & Literature

3 Hours. A survey of the New Testament in the context of history, geography, and culture of its time, including the intertestamental period, Judaism in the time of Christ, the ministry of Jesus, and the apostolic church. The chief events, characters, literacy structure, and theological contributions of each book are studied in relation to God’s plan.

BI 143 Pentateuch

3 Hours. This class covers the first five books of the Old Testament. Each book is studied in the areas of historical background, authorship, and content. Emphasis is placed on both factual content and theological themes of the books demonstrating fulfillment of the promise of God to Abraham leading to the formation of an Israelite nation under the covenant given at Sinai.

BI 203 Synoptic Gospels

3 Hours. Matthew, Mark, and Luke. This course emphasizes the person and work of Christ, as evidenced by a mastery of factual content and structure of the books.

BI 233 OT Historical Books

3 Hours. A survey of the Old Testament historical books from Joshua to Esther. Attention is paid to the historical background and literary shape of each book, with special emphasis on its theological message and canonical function.

BI 243 Hermeneutics I

3 Hours. A foundational study of principles and methods by which one can properly interpret biblical texts. Prerequisites: BI 113, BI 123, EN 113.

BI 263 Acts

3 Hours. A study of the history, teaching, practices, and missionary expansion of the early church as presented by the book of Acts. Special attention is given to the discussion and application of appropriate hermeneutical principles for the interpretation of historical narrative with the goal of understanding the book’s contributions to biblical theology. Matters of Pentecostal theology and praxis will be highlighted. Prerequisite: BI 163.

CO 102 Public Speaking

2 Hours. The preparation and delivery of various forms of speech. The course includes gathering materials and developing a pleasing platform manner.

EN 113 Composition I

3 Hours. Organizational strategies and writing techniques are applied to essays and the research paper. Emphasizes support and development for informative and persuasive writing. A minimum of 19 on the English portion of the ACT or 420 on the verbal portion of the SAT is required or successful completion of EN 103 English Grammar.

EN 223 American Literature

3 hours. A study of selected American literary works from the pre-colonial period to the twentieth century. Prerequisites: EN 113 and EN 203.

EV 112 Strategies for Evangelism & Discipleship

2 Hours. A biblical theology of the Great Commission. The course presents an in-depth study of evangelism and discipleship principles with special emphasis on the integration of these disciplines within the context of the local Pentecostal church. Emphasis is given to the presentation of a biblical, God-centered Gospel and our Lord’s approach to disciple-making.

HIST 103 Western Civilization I

3 Hours. A survey of history from the earliest times to 732 AD. Attention is given to the political, military, and cultural aspects of early civilizations that formed the western tradition. Emphasis is given to religious aspects of history in this time period.

LEAD 213 Community Leadership

2 Hours. Provides practical insights and approaches to develop the disciplines necessary to be effective in relationships and leading others. The course includes tools and processes to develop effective teams, such as a communication profile, idea generating tools, consensus building tools, problem solving strategies, and meeting skills.

MA 203 College Math and Algebra

3 Hours. Studies the algebra and mathematics necessary to understand and solve problems, basic laws of science, and use consumer math. Topics include story problems, factoring, quadratic equations, polynomials, percentages and factoring.

MI 102 Introduction to Global Missions

2 Hours. As an introduction to the foundations of the global mission of the Church this class motivates the student to see his or her generation widely, to understand this generation's spiritual needs with biblical clarity, and to respond to those needs effectively. Personal development, theological insight, and intercultural communication are seen as the key objectives for those who commit to following God in global missions. Students are introduced to practical prayer techniques for involving the Christian community in missional prayer and are introduced to the missionary processes of the USA Assemblies of God.

MU 132 Music In Ministry

2 Hours.This course is designed to give the student a foundation in the basic fundamentals of music theory and its application to leading worship.

PE 101 Fitness For Life

1 Hour. Basic knowledge of physical fitness/wellness, nutrition, weight control, methods of conditioning, stress management, and leisure time sports pertaining to lifetime fitness. Course format is part lecture and part activity.

PM/HI 202 Assemblies of God History & Polity

2 Hours. The origin, history, and development of the Assemblies of God in the United States. Special attention is given to the founders, trends, issues, revivals, and various programs of the movement throughout its history. The polity portion of the course will examine the presbyterial, congregational, and episcopal forms of church government. Specific attention will be given to the structure and organization of the Assemblies of God in the United States, including its Constitution and Bylaws.

PR 302 Homiletics I

2 Hours. Technical aspects of the sermon and its preparation. A survey is made of the various kinds of sermons. Emphasis is given to the analysis of student-prepared outlines. Prerequisites: CO 102 and BI 243.

PS 103 General Psychology

3 Hours. The basic facts, principles, and methods of psychology with an emphasis placed on the fundamental principles underlying normal human behavior.

SC 202 Physical Science

2 Hours. Many of the facts, laws, and theories of the physical sciences including physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and meteorology. The scientific method is explained and critiqued.

SC 211 Physical Science Lab

1 Hour. Experiences that relate the classroom discussions.

THEO 112 Foundations of Theology

2 Hours. An introduction to the discipline and sources of systematic theology with emphasis on learning to do theology; an overview of the 16 Fundamentals of the Assemblies of God; the doctrines of general revelation, special revelation, inspiration, and inerrancy of Scripture; and the importance of developing a Christian world view.

THEO 233 Systematic Theology I

3 Hours. The systematic study of the Biblical doctrines of God, humanity, sin, and Christ with appreciation of the history and development of Christian Theology.

THEO 243 Systematic Theology II

3 Hours. The systematic study of the Biblical doctrines of salvation, the Holy Spirit, the church, and the last days with an appreciation of the history and development of christian theology.