::::Petra - Nia Training Institute::::Rock of Purpose

Academic Calendar - 2012

SPRING SEMESTER - January 23 through March 22, 2012

Courses Offered - Monday

Evangelism 101
MON - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

This course will study the Biblical evangelistic perspective, with special emphasis upon an understanding of the Old Testament priciples of the Tabernacle.

Courses Offered - Thursday

Biblical Doctrine
THURS - 7:00 to 9:00 p.m

This course is designed to provide students a foundation in major bible doctrines. This course will enrich the student's understanding of biblical truth regarding the inspiration of the bible, creation and fall of man, creation of the church, angels, demons and much more.

Introduction to Christian Counseling
THURS - 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of biblical counseling. It is meant to equip students with basic skills. Students will be provided with a biblical basis for counseling, integration of psychology and biblical principles, and methods of counseling.

SUMMER SEMESTER - May 21 through July 19, 2012

Courses Offered - Monday

Evangelism 102
MON - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

This is a study of how to communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ through personal witness. The course will explore the biblical motivation for sharing our faith and how to develop relationships with those who are not yet followers of Jesus.

Dealing With God's People
MON - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The course content, drawn primarily from psychology, communication, and the use of scripture, is designed to provide students with the necessary tools to communicate more effectively with difficult people. It will provide the necessary skills to deal with others in intense situations and provides techniques to avoid unhealthy conflict.

Courses Offered - Thursday

Church History I
THURS - 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

This course is a survey of the history of the Christian church concentrating on major people, ideas, and events and movements that shaped the church from the beginning to the present. It includes introductions to ancient, medieval, reformation and modern church history.

Old Testament Survey I and II
THURS - 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

These two courses taken together provide a sweeping overview of God’s working from creation through the books of poetry and prophecy. This course includes topics such as the patriarchs, Israel’s journey to the Promised Land, David’s reign, Solomon’s kingdom, the kingdom of Judah, the exile, and the return from captivity. Poetry and prophecy are explored to gain insight into God’s dealings with His people and to relate these great writings of the prophets to us today. With a chronological sequence of events, historic and contextual information is readily grasped.

Ministerial Ethics
THURS - 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

An examination of the moral dimensions of the Christian ministry and the moral issues facing ministers in their day-to-day work. Attention is given to the minister’s personal, professional, and collegial relationships and moral responsibilities.

FALL SEMESTER - September 10 through November , 2012

Courses Offered - Monday

Church History II
MON - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

New Testament Survey
MON - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

This course brings unity and chronological sequence to New Testament study by weaving the contents of the books around a centraltheme —the person of Christ. Divisions are the synoptic Gospels, the Gospel of John, the Book of Acts, the Pauline Epistles in chronological order, the General Epistles, and the Book of Revelation.

Planning and Organizing
MON - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

This course introduces students to ministry event planning processes and techniques. Emphasis is on creating, organizing, budgeting, marking, and implementing large and small ministry and community events.

Courses Offered - Thursday

The Altar, The Battleground
THURS - 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

This course is designed to provide students with the basic elements needed to work the altar. It is a preparation class for every believer, equipping them with spiritual weapons and strategies necessary to effectively win souls, the process of deliverance, and proper altar etiquette.