Morningview Institute of Theology

Course Descriptions

Dates: March 21 – June 13
Times: Sunday Evenings 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm

Sign up sheets for M.I.T. will be available Sunday.

Parenting Young Children 300

Instructor: Jim Smith
Textbook: Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
Room: 329 (Adult 3)

Are you a first time parent, or are you the parent of young children? If so, this is the class for you! Scripture is full of practical and detailed instruction about how parents ought to teach their children the gospel of Jesus Christ. Learn what the Bible teaches about how to train young children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

The Doctrine of God (Special Elective) 200

Instructor: Jon English Lee
Textbook: The Attributes of God by A.W. Pink
Room: 322 (Adult 1)

What is the nature of God? What is He like? The most important thing about a person is what he believes about God.  This course will cover attributes such as the knowledge of God, the supremacy of God, the power of God, and the love of God.  Come learn what the Bible reveals about the nature and character of our great God.

Theology of Missions 300

Instructor: Judd Hough
Textbook: Let the Nations be Glad by John Piper and Mission in the Old Testament by Walt Kaiser
Room: 321 (New Members Room)

Do you want to learn about God’s heart for the nations? From cover to cover, the Bible declares that God’s purpose is to redeem a people for Himself from every tribe and tongue to display the fullness of His own glory. God invites and commands us to call others from every people group to worship Him joyfully! Come learn what the Bible teaches about the vital importance of missions.

Biblical Theology 102

Instructor: Tom Hicks, Jr
Textbook: According to Plan by Graeme Goldsworthy
Room: 331 (Adult 4)

Have you ever wondered how the Bible fits together as a unified whole? The Bible is a single book with a single story running through it. Part two of biblical theology will work through the Bible, beginning with Exodus and working through the rest of the Scriptures, showing that Jesus Christ and redemption in Him is the Bible’s main theme!

NOTE: To get a certificate of lay theological education, you need six 100 level courses, six 200 level courses, and six 300 level courses for a total of eighteen courses. Following this approach will balance your studies.

M.I.T.

Winter Quarter:  January 10 – March 14

Sunday Evenings 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM

Christian Worldview 200
Text: Total Truth by Nancy Pearcey
Room: 329 (Adult 3)  Ben Robinson

New Testament Survey 200
Text: New Testament Introduction by Donald Guthrie
Room: 321 (New Member’s Room)  Joel Thompson

Biblical Theology 101
Text: According to Plan by Graeme Goldsworthy
Room: 331 (Adult 4)   Tom Hicks

As Christians, are we often guilty of making Christianity all about ourselves rather than all about God?  Do we tend to put ourselves at the center of God’s universe rather than rightly placing Him at the center of our universe?  Do we tend toward an exclusive focus on all the personal “blessings” we reap from God rather than focusing first on His person, His kingdom, and His ultimate glory?  The answer is Continue reading

MIT – Morningview Institute of Theology

September 13 – November 22

Sunday Evenings 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm

Don’t forget that for the certificate of lay theological training, you need six 100 level courses, six 200 level courses, and six 300 level courses!

Adoption 301

Instructor: David Hardgrave

Text: Adopted for Life by Russ Moore

This class will explore how the Gospel relates to adoption.  During our time together we will consider what it means to be adopted in Christ and how we should in live in Christ likeness as both the “adopted” and imitators of our adopting God.  While considering God’s call on the Church to care for orphans, there will be a small “how-to” element for those families considering, or in the process of, adoption themselves.  All are welcome!

Cross-Cultural Communication 301

Instructor: Judd Hough

Text: Intercultural Communication by Rogers and Steinfatt

This is an introductory course on cross-cultural communication.  It will help make you aware of different cultures and demonstrate how communication within these cultures is distinct.  This understanding is a prerequisite to communicating the Gospel across cultures and fulfilling the Great Commission.  Though the course will look academically at culture, communication, verbal communication, non-verbal communication, and assimilation, we will also practically address these subjects through individual case studies.

Issues in Contemporary Theology 201

Instructor: Shawn Merithew

Text: Materials will be supplied in class.

In this class, we will critically examine 5 theological challenges to orthodox Christianity from the past century:  Classical Liberalism, Open Theism, the New Perspective on Paul, Liberation Theology, and Evangelical Feminism.  Students will be assigned readings by the instructor and guided through an interaction with and biblical refutation of each false perspective.  As a result, students will develop a biblical framework for refuting contemporary heresies.  No course text is required; reading materials will be provided by the Pastor.

Old Testament Survey 201

Instructor: Joel Thompson

Text: Old Testament Survey by House and Mitchell

Fitting the specific stories of the OT into its overall plot and purpose is not an easy task.  This course surveys the major elements that will help you grasp the unity of the OT and understand individual passages within the larger biblical picture.  Attention will be given to the key persons, people groups, places, events, and theological themes of each book in order to discover God’s message from the text.