Four-Year Curriculum

Four-Year Curriculum

We desire to equip believers with the tools they need to think through issues from a Biblical perspective. To that end, we developed the curriculum below.

Some of the lessons have video, some audio, and some only notes.

The theology lessons are based on the Westminster Confession of Faith.

In putting together this system, we have tried to underline that theology is not a dry, academic pursuit for a limited number of people. Rather, it is exciting, interesting, and very practical in everyday life.  The following books accompany the teaching materials quite well:

Year 1

Quarter 1: Theology
  1. The Scriptures, Part 1
  2. The Scriptures, Part 2
  3. The Scriptures, Part 3
  4. The Scriptures, Part 4
  5. God and the Trinity, Part 1
  6. God and the Trinity, Part 2
  7. God’s Decree, Part 1
  8. God’s Decree, Part 2
  9. Creation, Part 1
  10. Creation, Part 2
  11. Providence, Part 1
  12. Providence, Part 2
Quarter 2: Bible Study
  1. Bible Versions 1 – Transmission of Scripture
  2. Bible Versions 2 – Translation of Scripture
  3. Bible Versions 3 – Comparison of Bible versions
  4. Commentaries
  5. Concordances and Language Tools
  6. Other helps – Dictionaries, Atlases
  7. Principles of Biblical Interpretation 1
  8. Principles of Biblical Interpretation 2
  9. Principles of Biblical Interpretation 3
  10. Principles of Biblical Interpretation 4
  11. Approaches to Bible Study 1
  12. Approaches to Bible Study 2
Quarter 3: Church History
  1. The Early Church (Sketches from Church History, Chapter 1)
  2. The Martyrs (Sketches from Church History, Chapter 2)
  3. Constantine the Great (Sketches from Church History, Chapter 3)
  4. Church Fathers (Sketches from Church History, Chapter 4)
  5. Medieval Church History 1 – The First Medieval Pope
  6. Medieval Church History 2 – Missionary Gains and Losses
  7. Medieval Church History 3 – Secular Challenge to Ecclesiastical Authority
  8. Medieval Church History 4 – The Holy Roman Empire, 800-1054
  9. Medieval Church History 5 – Revival and Schism in the Church, 800-1054
  10. Medieval Church History 6 – The Zenith of Papal Power, 1054-1305
  11. Medieval Church History 7 – The Waldenses
  12. Medieval Church History 8 – Medieval Learning and Worship, 1054-1305
Quarter 4: Biblical Thinking
  1. Gifts of the Spirit 1
  2. Gifts of the Spirit 2
  3. Gifts of the Spirit 3
  4. Gifts of the Spirit 4
  5. Evangelism 1
  6. Evangelism 2
  7. Evangelism 3
  8. Evangelism 4
  9. Evangelism – Supplement
  10. Apologetics 1
  11. Apologetics 2
  12. Apologetics 3
  13. Apologetics 4

Year 2

Quarter 1: Theology
  1. The Fall, Sin, Punishment. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
  2. God’s Covenant with Man. Part 1, Part 2
  3. Christ the Mediator. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
  4. Free Will. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
  5. Effectual Calling. Part 1, Part 2
  6. Justification. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6
  7. Adoption. Part 1, Part 2
  8. Sanctification. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
  9. Saving Faith
  10. Repentance unto Life. Part 1, Part 2
  11. Good Works. Part 1, Part 2
  12. Perseverance
Quarter 2: Bible Survey
  1. Genesis
  2. Exodus
  3. Leviticus
  4. Numbers
  5. Deuteronomy
  6. Joshua
  7. Judges
  8. Ruth
  9. 1 and 2 Samuel
  10. 1 and 2 Kings
  11. 1 and 2 Chronicles
  12. Ezra, Nehemiah & Esther
Quarter 3: Church History
  1. Medieval Church History 9 – Attempts at Internal Reform, 1305-1517
  2. Medieval Church History 10 – Forerunners of the Reformation – John Wycliffe
  3. Medieval Church History 11 – Forerunners of the Reformation – John Hus
  4. Medieval Church History 12 – Forerunners of the Reformation – Savonarola, Reforming Councils, Renaissance
  5. Martin Luther (Overview)
  6. Martin Luther (Detail) Part 1, Part 2, Part 3,Part 4, Part 5
  7. Ulrich Zwingli (Overview)
  8. Ulrich Zwingli (Detail)
  9. From Luther to Calvin
  10. John Calvin (Overview)
  11. John Calvin: Life and Work
  12. John Calvin: Thought
Quarter 4: Biblical Thinking
  1. Biblical Worship: Introduction
  2. Biblical Worship: 1st Commandment
  3. Biblical Worship: 2nd Commandment
  4. Biblical Worship: 3rd Commandment
  5. Biblical Worship: 4th Commandment
  6. Biblical Worship: The Attributes of God
  7. Biblical Worship: Preaching
  8. Biblical Worship: Prayer
  9. Biblical Worship: Singing
  10. Biblical Worship: Other Elements
  11. Biblical Worship: The Order of Service
  12. Biblical Worship: The Lord’s Supper

Year 3

Quarter 1: Theology
  1. Assurance of Grace and Salvation Part 1
  2. Assurance of Grace and Salvation Part 2
  3. The Law of God Part 1
  4. The Law of God Part 2
  5. The Law of God Part 3
  6. Christian Liberty & liberty of conscience Part 1, Part 2
  7. Religious worship and the Sabbath Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
  8. Religious worship and the Sabbath Part 4, Part 5, Part 6
  9. Lawful oaths and vows Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
  10. The Civil Magistrate Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
  11. Marriage and Divorce Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
  12. Marriage and Divorce Part 4, Part 5, Part 6
Quarter 2: Bible Survey
  1. Job
  2. Psalms Part 1
  3. Psalms Part 2
  4. Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs
  5. Isaiah
  6. Jeremiah & Lamentations
  7. Ezekiel
  8. Daniel
  9. Hosea
  10. Joel & Amos
  11. Obadiah, Jonah, Micah
  12. Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah
  13. Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
Quarter 3: Church History
  1. Church History Review
  2. Reformation in Scotland Part 1, Part 2
  3. Reformation in Scotland Part 3, Part 4
  4. Reformation in Scotland Part 5
  5. The Reformation in England Part 1
  6. The Reformation in England Part 2
  7. The Counter Reformation
  8. The Puritans
  9. Pietists, Moravians, Socinians, Unitarians, and Modernists
  10. The 18th Century Revival
  11. The 18th Century Revival: Jonathan Edwards
  12. The 18th Century Revival: George Whitefield
Quarter 4: Biblical Thinking
  1. Christian Ethics – 10th Commandment
  2. Christian Ethics – Stewardship
  3. Christian Ethics – 5th Commandment
  4. Christian Ethics – 7th Commandment
  5. Christian Ethics – 8th, 9th and 10th Commandments
  6. Principles for determining a Christian lifestyle
  7. Lifestyle Issues: Drugs
  8. Lifestyle Issues: Alcohol
  9. Lifestyle Issues: Smoking
  10. Lifestyle Issues: Gluttony
  11. Lifestyle Issues: Debt
  12. Lifestyle Issues: Recreation
  13. Lifestyle Issues: Use of the Tongue

Year 4

Quarter 1: Theology
  1. The Church Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
  2. The Church Part 4, Part 5
  3. The Communion of the Saints Part 1, Part 2
  4. The Sacraments Part 1, Part 2
  5. Baptism Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
  6. Baptism Part 4, Part 5, Part 6
  7. The Lord’s Supper Part 1, Part 2
  8. The Lord’s Supper Part 3, Part 4
  9. Church Censures Part 1, Part 2
  10. Synods and Councils
  11. Intermediate and Final State Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
  12. Last Judgment
Quarter 2: Bible Survey
  1. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
  2. Acts
  3. Romans
  4. 1 Corinthians
  5. 2 Corinthians
  6. Galatians and Ephesians
  7. Philippians and Colossians
  8. 1 and 2 Thessalonians
  9. 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus
  10. Philemon and Hebrews
  11. James, 1 and 2 Peter
  12. 1, 2, 3 John, Jude
  13. Revelation
Quarter 3: Church History
  1. Modern Church History: The Rise of Modern Missions
  2. Modern Church History: Foes of the Faith Part 1
  3. Modern Church History: Foes of the Faith Part 2
  4. Modern Church History: The American Church in the National Era Part 1
  5. Modern Church History: The American Church in the National Era Part 2
  6. Modern Church History: The American Church in the National Era Part 3
  7. Modern Church History: The Life of Charles Spurgeon
  8. Modern Church History: Changes in Theology and Structure
  9. Modern Church History: The Resurgence of Evangelicalism Part 1
  10. Modern Church History: The Resurgence of Evangelicalism Part 2
  11. Modern Church History: Roman Catholicism and the New Cults
  12. Modern Church History: The Rise of Ecumenicity; Expansion and Renewal
Quarter 4: Biblical Thinking
  1. Environment 1: Introduction
  2. Environment 2: The Character of God and His Decree
  3. Environment 3: God’s Providence, Creation and the Environment
  4. Environment 4: The Fall and the Environment
  5. Environment 5: Redemption (begun) and the Environment
  6. Environment 6: The Eternal State (redemption completed) and the Environment
  7. Environment 7: Constructing a Biblical position on the Environment
  8. 6th Commandment Part 1
  9. 6th Commandment  Part 2
  10. Conflict and Warfare
  11. Abortion, Infanticide and Euthanasia
  12. Modern fertility techniques