Rhema Studies of Theology Association

Course Catalog & Descriptions

Certificate Program

Requires completion of seven biblical subjects.

Diploma Program

Requires the Certificate in Biblical Studies as a prerequisite, followed by six diploma subjects.

Program duration is one year from the date of enrollment. Min. 80% average.

Certification Program

7 courses
Code Course Objective Purpose Text & Textbook
TH001C Systematic Theology One An introduction to the systematic study of the Biblical Doctrines of (1) Sin, (2) Salvation, (3) Repentance and (4) Covenants Assist the student to discover the relationship between doctrine and ministry Text The Bible Textbook All the Doctrines of the Bible — Herbert Lockyer ISBN 0-310-28051-6
TH002C Minor Prophets Examine the themes of divine sovereignty, grace, and judgment in the Minor Prophets Acquire biblical foundations for prophetic ministry Text The Bible Textbook The Minor Prophets — Dr. Everald Lewis
TH003C General Epistles Study the modes of the Gospel Message and Worker Missions Gain insight into the pastoral experience of the apostles Text The Bible Textbook The General Epistles — Dr. Everald Lewis
TH004C Book of Acts Understand the issues of the early Church's birth and progress Obtain apostolic and biblical patterns for successful Christian service Text The Bible Textbook The Book of Acts — Dr. Charles Ryrie ISBN 0-8024-2044-3
TH005C Personal Evangelism An introduction to the practical fundamentals and skills of Personal Evangelism To equip, exhort and encourage students to be active in personal evangelism Text The Bible Textbook Evangelism Explosion — D. James Kennedy ISBN 0-8423-0764-8
TH006C The Will of God Understand the various modes of the divine will as revealed in the Bible Acquire the tools for discerning the divine will of God Text The Bible Textbook The Will of God — Dr. Everald Lewis
TH007C Effective Communication 1) Enhance verbal communication skills  2) Improve essay, thesis, and writing skills  3) Sharpen interpretive skills, and more The course focuses on verbal and written communication Textbook The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need — Susan Thurman View on Amazon.ca Text The Bible, NKJV

ObjectiveAn introduction to the systematic study of the Biblical Doctrines of (1) Sin, (2) Salvation, (3) Repentance and (4) Covenants
PurposeAssist the student to discover the relationship between doctrine and ministry
TextThe Bible
TextbookAll the Doctrines of the Bible — Herbert LockyerISBN 0-310-28051-6

ObjectiveExamine the themes of divine sovereignty, grace, and judgment in the Minor Prophets
PurposeAcquire biblical foundations for prophetic ministry
TextThe Bible
TextbookThe Minor Prophets — Dr. Everald Lewis

ObjectiveStudy the modes of the Gospel Message and Worker Missions
PurposeGain insight into the pastoral experience of the apostles
TextThe Bible
TextbookThe General Epistles — Dr. Everald Lewis

ObjectiveUnderstand the issues of the early Church's birth and progress
PurposeObtain apostolic and biblical patterns for successful Christian service
TextThe Bible
TextbookThe Book of Acts — Dr. Charles RyrieISBN 0-8024-2044-3

ObjectiveAn introduction to the practical fundamentals and skills of Personal Evangelism
PurposeTo equip, exhort and encourage students to be active in personal evangelism
TextThe Bible
TextbookEvangelism Explosion — D. James KennedyISBN 0-8423-0764-8

ObjectiveUnderstand the various modes of the divine will as revealed in the Bible
PurposeAcquire the tools for discerning the divine will of God
TextThe Bible
TextbookThe Will of God — Dr. Everald Lewis

Objective1) Enhance verbal communication skills  2) Improve essay, thesis, and writing skills  3) Sharpen interpretive skills, and more
PurposeThe course focuses on verbal and written communication
TextbookThe Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need — Susan Thurman View on Amazon.ca
TextThe Bible, NKJV

Diploma Program

6 courses
Code Course Description Objective Textbook
TH001D Systematic Theology Two To examine the Biblical Doctrines of (1) God, (2) Christ, (3) Holy Spirit, (4) the Church, and (5) Angels To assist the student to discover the relationship between doctrine and ministry All the Doctrines of the Bible — Herbert Lockyer ISBN 0-310-28051-6
TH002D Old Testament Survey An introduction to the Books of the Old Testament Provide critical information on authorship, purpose, and critique of each book of the Old Testament A Popular Survey of the Old Testament — Norman L. Geisler ISBN 1565639545
TH003D New Testament Survey An introduction to the Books of the New Testament Provide critical information on authorship, purpose, and critique of each book of the New Testament A Popular Survey of the New Testament — Norman L. Geisler ISBN 9780801012996
TH004D Christian Leadership One A study of the important issues in leadership Affirm biblical patterns of leadership, focusing on the central benefits in the Christian Church Spiritual Leadership — J. Oswald Sanders ISBN 0-8024-6799-7
TH005D The Tabernacle Exploration of the meaning of the Tabernacle, its furniture and services Offer pathways to understanding both personal and corporate relationships to God The Tabernacle Study — Everald Lewis
TH006D Church History An introduction to the history of the Christian Church Provide a concise overview of the Church's history from earliest times to the modern period A History of the Christian Church — Justo Gonzalez ISBN 0687171830

DescriptionTo examine the Biblical Doctrines of (1) God, (2) Christ, (3) Holy Spirit, (4) the Church, and (5) Angels
ObjectiveTo assist the student to discover the relationship between doctrine and ministry
TextbookAll the Doctrines of the Bible — Herbert LockyerISBN 0-310-28051-6

DescriptionAn introduction to the Books of the Old Testament
ObjectiveProvide critical information on authorship, purpose, and critique of each book of the Old Testament
TextbookA Popular Survey of the Old Testament — Norman L. GeislerISBN 1565639545

DescriptionAn introduction to the Books of the New Testament
ObjectiveProvide critical information on authorship, purpose, and critique of each book of the New Testament
TextbookA Popular Survey of the New Testament — Norman L. GeislerISBN 9780801012996

DescriptionA study of the important issues in leadership
ObjectiveAffirm biblical patterns of leadership, focusing on the central benefits in the Christian Church
TextbookSpiritual Leadership — J. Oswald SandersISBN 0-8024-6799-7

DescriptionExploration of the meaning of the Tabernacle, its furniture and services
ObjectiveOffer pathways to understanding both personal and corporate relationships to God
TextbookThe Tabernacle Study — Everald Lewis

DescriptionAn introduction to the history of the Christian Church
ObjectiveProvide a concise overview of the Church's history from earliest times to the modern period
TextbookA History of the Christian Church — Justo GonzalezISBN 0687171830