Christ Institute of Theology

A NEW WAY OF BEING

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Christ Institute of Theology is now being integrated with Kerygma University, marking a new chapter in theological education.

This new way of being strengthens our shared mission to provide accessible, contextually relevant, and academically rigorous training for students worldwide.

While the structure has evolved, our commitment to equipping leaders with transformative theological education remains unchanged. The same trusted faculty, the same high-quality curriculum—now within the broader framework of Kerygma University.

Core Courses

The courses form the core of the Certificate in Ministry and Theology program of Christ Institute of Theology at Kerygma University.

Introduction to First Testament (Old Testament)

3 Credits

Introduction to First Testament (Old Testament)

3 Credits

This course presents an overview of the First Testament. Special attention will be paid to exegetical tools that will help us to understand the literary structure of the biblical corpus and the social history of biblical tradition. Implications for theological reflection and ministry will also be explored. This course is the first component of the Bible Sequence and will be followed by Introduction to the Second Testament and Introduction to Biblical Exegesis. These three courses should be taken in sequence.

Introduction to Second Testament (New Testament)

3 Credits

Introduction to Second Testament (New Testament)

3 Credits

This course is an introduction to the canonical writings of the Second Testament (New Testament) with particular attention to narrative and epistolary genres. Each document of the New Testament will be surveyed for its historical background, basic structure, and overall message. This course is the second component of the Bible Sequence and will be accompanied by Biblical Exegesis (spring).

Church History

3 Credits

Church History

3 Credits

This course is a survey of the development of the Christian Church from the close of the New Testament period to the Reformation period with special attention given to the origins of traditions, creeds, heresies, and confessions. The course will provide an examination of the church as an institution and as a people. Special emphasis will be given to turning points in the church through a focus on key historical figures and matters of ecclesial polity to offer students an understanding of the origins of different doctrines, liturgies, and denominations.

Introduction to Biblical Exegesis

3 Credits

Introduction to Biblical Exegesis

3 Credits

This course consists of sessions designed to introduce and discuss the theories and practice of biblical interpretation. It encourages critical use of the perspectives, tools and methods of biblical scholarship. The goal of all exegesis is to explain what the text meant for its original audience and in its original historical setting to explain what the text mean for today in the hope of proclaiming the “Good News for God’s people.” Students will cultivate knowledge of the tasks and methods involved in biblical interpretation, acquiring the skills needed in the theoretical methods of biblical interpretation, utilizing the major methods, resources and tools utilized for biblical interpretation.

Missiology and Ecclesiology

3 Credits

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Missiology and Ecclesiology

3 Credits

The course will provide students with a theological framework for thinking about Christian mission and the church in the contemporary context. Through a historical and ecumenical survey of approaches to ecclesiology, students will gain a critical understanding of the nature of the church and engage questions of church renewal, mission and contextualization.

Introduction to Christian Ethics

3 Credits

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Introduction to Christian Ethics

3 Credits

This core course explores the major sources, methods, and insights of Christian social and theological ethics. The course will concentrate on the foundational sources in Christian ethics and examine the moral significance of major theological themes and affirmations. It will show how these foundational sources and themes guide ethical understanding concretely by examining one or more pressing issues of the day (e.g. ecology, immigration, poverty, medical ethics, among others). Particularly, students will identify the major sources of Christian ethics (Scripture, Church tradition, philosophy, the social and human sciences, and human experience), and gain practice in identifying how different thinkers use, interpret, and prioritize these sources.

Introduction to Apologetics

3 Credits

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Introduction to Apologetics

3 Credits

This course surveys apologetics and covers major areas including apologetic methods, the Biblical basis and purpose for apologetics, and demonstrable reasons to have confidence in the truth of the Scriptures and Christianity. Students will identify and critique common objections to Christianity. Additionally, the student will develop the skills to communicate Christianity without compromise but in a respectful, culturally relevant, intellectually- responsible and persuasive manner that encourages the building of a relationship with the skeptic.

Introduction to Sacramental and Liturgical Theology

3 Credits

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Introduction to Sacramental and Liturgical Theology

3 Credits

This course is a theological, historical, biblical and liturgical examination of the Sacraments of the Church. Sacraments are more than just mechanical ways in which to experience God in Christian liturgy – what has been traditionally defined as “a visible sign of an invisible reality”. Indeed, the seven (or less/more) Sacraments of the Church’s tradition are privileged and graceful theological/liturgical expressions of the living of our faith. By studying the historical development, central beliefs and communal practices of the Sacraments, students will learn to articulate the nature of the sacramental system in worship and to define the key concepts and understandings and religious practices, including the role and duties of the minister, that are part of the discourse of sacramental theology. *Special attention will be given to Pentecostal sacramentality.

Specialized Ministry Tracks

The specialized ministry track courses in the Certificate in Ministry and Theology (Cert.Min.Th.) program at Christ Institute of Theology within Kerygma University enable students to concentrate on a specific area of ministry aligned with their vocation and calling.

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These courses consist of two distinct learning experiences: Part A and Part B. Part A is delivered through an immersive three-day Summer Intensive, providing concentrated instruction and hands-on engagement. Part B follows as a standard 12 week course offering, typically available in the Fall semester after the Summer Intensive, allowing students to deepen their learning and apply insights gained from Part A.

Episcopal Studies

Bishop David Maldonado, ThD

Episcopal Studies

Bishop David Maldonado, ThD

This study track explores the role of episcopal ministry and leadership from within historical, Biblical, ecumenical, and contextual frameworks. Students will be introduced to patristic theology, sacramental theology, and liturgical theology to understand the sacramentality of episcopal consecration, rite for the ordination of a bishop, presbyters, and deacons as classically understood though the sacrament of Holy Orders. Particular attention will be given to understanding the office of bishop beyond its administrative function and in its sacred and sacramental role as “in persona Christi”- “in the person of Christ.”

African Christianity

Rev. Brandon I. McCrae, D.Min.

African Christianity

Rev. Brandon I. McCrae, D.Min.

Women in Ministry

Rev. Sabrina J. Ellis, D.Min.

Women in Ministry

Rev. Sabrina J. Ellis, D.Min.

Women have contributed much to the ministry of the Church throughout its history. However, their role in this area has never been free from controversy. Today, most church bodies are discussing the place of women in their ministries. This course is designed to encourage, enlighten. enhance, and endorse Women In Ministry through an exploration of women in religious history, cultural anthropology, and womanist theology.

Encourage - students towards a call to ministry.
Enlighten - students concerning the challenge and turning points of women's history.
Enhance - students' understanding of womanhood in the “imago Dei”, image of God.
Endorse - a womanist Biblical hermeneutic.

Transformational Urban Faith Leadership

Bishop Alfred Johnson, D. Min.; retired Bishop of the United Methodist Church

Transformational Urban Faith Leadership

Bishop Alfred Johnson, D. Min.; retired Bishop of the United Methodist Church

The United Nations world population study reports that more than half of the world population now lives in urban areas and that by 2050 nearly 70% will live in cities. In the United States of America the current state of urbanized population stands at 84% and is projected to increase to nearly 90% by 2050! Well informed, reflective, and highly trained urban faith community leadership will be critical in order to be effective leaders in this growing movement. We can project God’s need for urban transformational faith leaders! Deeply grounded in the urban context, students will reflect biblically and theologically, review historical, contemporary and emerging theories and practices of leadership and organizational behavior, such as, evidenced in the “Black Lives Matter” movement, assess their own leadership style and competencies, and project the gifts and graces of leadership called for to become highly effective faith leaders in the local, national and global urban contexts. Special attention will be given to urbanization as a growing global movement and the contextual leadership skills required to be effective in various settings.

Expository Preaching

Bishop Brian K. Hodges, D.Ed.Min.

Expository Preaching

Bishop Brian K. Hodges, D.Ed.Min.

Expository preaching involves the exposition, or comprehensive explanation, of the Scripture; that is, expository preaching presents the meaning and intent of a biblical text, providing commentary and examples to make the passage clear and understandable. Expository preaching marries the art and science of study and speech, preparation and proclamation, autonomy to audience, and work and witness. It is the quintessential practice of truth from truth and sight from scripture. G. Campbell Morgan, pastor of London’s Westminster Chapel and known as “the prince of expositors,” taught that a sermon is limited by the text it is covering. Every word from the pulpit should amplify, elaborate on, or illustrate the text at hand, with a view towards clarity. He wrote, “The sermon is the text repeated more fully.” A sermon’s primary function is to present the text. We will have four primary aims with this course: 1. To make the learner familiar with the interpretative tools of the trade. 2. Introduce a process for interpretations. 3. Develop a methodology to move from study to sermon. 4. Craft expositional sermons.

Clinical Pastoral Counseling

Rev. Stephen Dunleavey, MA. LPCC-S

Clinical Pastoral Counseling

Rev. Stephen Dunleavey, MA. LPCC-S

Clinical Pastoral Counseling Rev. Stephen Dunleavey, MA. LPCC-S Through this course is designed to introduce students to the historic practices of pastoral care and counseling Pastoral care will be viewed as involving interactions with individuals and groups of people needing pastoral care; equipping the people of Christ to care for one another; and helping the local church embrace its responsibility to the surrounding community and the wider world. This course will also explore preliminary intervention in pastoral counseling, helping students to practice basic counseling skills and mobilize lay people in the local church to engage in a broad range of care giving ministries.

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A NEW WAY OF BEING

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Core Courses

Introduction to First Testament (Old Testament)

Introduction to Second Testament (New Testament)

Church History

Introduction to Biblical Exegesis

Missiology and Ecclesiology

Introduction to Christian Ethics

Introduction to Apologetics

Introduction to Sacramental and Liturgical Theology

Specialized Ministry Tracks

Episcopal Studies

African Christianity

Women in Ministry

Transformational Urban Faith Leadership

Expository Preaching

Clinical Pastoral Counseling

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