Fall Session 2024
All Courses Online
September 23 - November 11, 2024
8 (two-hour) ZOOM meetings on a weekday night or a Saturday. Each class designates the day it will be held and it will be that day/time for all 8 sessions. ( 16 hours of Synchronous Work - done as a group at the same time); Independent work (reading & pre-work found in your syllabus); Course Connect - Our LMS where you have independent assignments done online at your own pace, but that have deadlines. (4 hours of Asynchronous work-not done as a group at the same time)
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September 23 - November 11, 2024
8 (two-hour) ZOOM meetings on a weekday night or a Saturday. Each class designates the day it will be held and it will be that day/time for all 8 sessions. ( 16 hours of Synchronous Work - done as a group at the same time); Independent work (reading & pre-work found in your syllabus); Course Connect - Our LMS where you have independent assignments done online at your own pace, but that have deadlines. (4 hours of Asynchronous work-not done as a group at the same time)
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Future Dates
2025 Fall Session
September 22 - November 10, 2025
2026 Fall Session
September 21 - November 9, 2026
2025 Fall Session
September 22 - November 10, 2025
2026 Fall Session
September 21 - November 9, 2026
To Pay Out-Of-State Tuition
Complementary use of Digital Theological Library 2
with registration. Most books are available
saving money for students.
with registration. Most books are available
saving money for students.
COS 121: Bible I: Introduction
Instructor Rev. J. R. Hall
Monday evenings - September 23 - November 11 - 6:30 - 8:30 pm
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Syllabus
This course introduces biblical interpretation. Attention is given to the inspiration, formation,
and function of the canon and to the development of a methodology of interpretation consistent with the nature of scripture.
The importance of the Bible as a witness to the life and faith of ancient Israel and earliest Christianity will be emphasized.
COS 221: Bible II: Torah & Israel's History
Instructor Rev. Dr. Dan Darling
Monday evenings - September 23 - November 11 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm
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Syllabus
Students: only purchase books listed on book list. Any other required readings will be provided by the instructor via Course Connect.
This course interprets the critical events, developing institutions, and traditions of Israel.
Attention is given to the earliest Covenants, to the Exodus, to the rise of the monarchy,
and to other events up to the eighth century prophets.
COS 323: Congregational Care
Instructor Rev. Walter Frazier
Monday evenings - September 23 - November 11 - time TBD
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This course introduces students to practices of congregational care
and the pastor’s responsibility in caregiving.
COS 421: Bible IV: Prophets, Psalms, & Wisdom
Instructor Rev. Nance Hixson
Monday evenings - September 23 - November 11 - 7:00 - 9:00 pm
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This course examines God’s Word as expressed through Israel’s prophets,
selected Psalms, and selected passages from Wisdom literature.
COS 521: Bible V: Acts, Epistles, & Revelation
Instructor Rev. Michelle Bailey
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Syllabus
This course focuses on the content and context of these writings, and the theological emphases of their writers.
In addition to Acts and Revelation, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Hebrews, James, and 1 John will receive special attention.
Students will articulate a theology of scripture.