Pacific Bible College offers 5 educational goals to our students. These are:
Undergraduate Degrees
- Associate Of Applied Science Of Counseling
- Associate Of Biblical Studies
Certificate
- Certificate Of Christian Ministry
Program
- Foundations Program
Audit
- Self Enrichment
The Associate of Biblical Studies and Associate of Applied Science of Counseling are two year degrees designed for those interested in pastoring or counseling.
The Certificate of Christian Ministries is a one year program for those interested in developing themselves for lay ministry or some para-church ministries.
The Foundations program is a two year program designed for the student who wants to begin their four year academic path to a bachelor’s degree in a professional or ministerial program, but start at PBC, allowing credits to be transferred and money to be saved.
The Self-Enrichment program is where students can audit any of our offered classes for personal faith development.
Course Requirements for Associate of Biblical Studies
Course Requirements for Associate of Applied Science of Counseling
Course Requirements for Certificate of Christian Ministry
Course Requirements for Foundations Program
Course Requirements for Certificate of Christian Ministry
Great appreciation and a deeper understanding of God and His Kingdom is gained by study of the bible in a survey form. This course will survey the basic content and settings of the Old Testament from Genesis to Malachi. We will emphasize both what the original readers would have understood, and what we can understand in light of the reality that Christ is the fulfillment of the Law, He is the promises received, and He is the mystery revealed.
BI102, 3.00 credits
This class continues the survey format into the New Testament and the fulfillment of many of the OT themes integrated in the inaugurated Kingdom. The course will cover Matthew to Revelation, covering basic content, message, outline, and placement of NT books, and how the major biblical themes are threaded into and through each book.
BI120, 3.00 credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of Koiné Greek, the Greek of the New Testament. The primary objective of the course is to learn the essentials of Greek grammar in order to read the Greek New Testament. You will learn the Greek Alphabet, declensions of nouns, and be introduced to verbs.
BI202, 3.00 credits
The life and teachings of Jesus Christ and his inaugurated Kingdom are central to the Christian faith and development of theological thinking. This course describes His life and teachings as presented in the literary genre of the gospels, and outlines the content and literary framework of each book.
BI203, 3.00 credits
The Epistles allow us to study how Spirit-inspired men theologically interpreted reality through the Cross and began the work of the kingdom via the Church. This course will survey each Epistle and present the literary unit’s outline and main theological themes.
BI204, 3.00 credits
This literary book penned by the Apostle Paul is masterfully structured and written, both in literary form and theological content. This course will outline the literary form of the book, several key arguments, and exegetically interpret them to allow the student deeper understanding of the Christ event.
BI205, 3.00 credits
Survey of the Pentatuech.
BI206, 3.00 credits
In-depth study of 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus.
BI207, 3.00 credits
Survey of Acts and the placement of Paul's letters within the historical framework of Acts. Overview of all of Paul's letters.
BI208, 3.00 credits
Survey of the major and the minor OT prophets.
BI209, 3.00 credits
This course provides an opportunity to practice the exegetical and hermeneutical skills learned in Bibliology and Hermeneutics. The ability to study a biblical text in depth provides you with a solid foundation in the inspired Scriptures which works itself out practically and theologically for the rest of your lives.
BIB110, 3.00 credits
This is a course on systematic Bible study. Class time will consist of studying and applying sound Bible study techniques. Course objectives are: to gain practical, working knowledge of Bible study tools; grow practically proficient in literal-historical-grammatical interpretive method; analyze and outline biblical texts and prepare a message.
CE202, 2.00 credits
Theology and practice of evangelism.
CE203, 3.00 credits
Training for those called to do premarital counseling in a vocational or volunteer framework
CE204, 3.00 credits
Lays the foundation for a strong biblical philosophy and practical framework for ministering to today's household with an eye on the church, para-church, school and institutional settings.
CE205, 3.00 credits
Focus on the relationship between the Bible and archaeology, and how knowledge of the peoples, places, customs and events of the Biblical world help us to understand God's Word more fully.
CE206, 3.00 credits
Learn to read God's Word in its original context by exploring daily life in ancient Israel during the Old and New Testament periods. Emphasis upon the physical and cultural settings that Biblical imagery draws upon provides an intimate understanding of the background of Scripture.
CE208, 3.00 credits
This course focuses on how to apply the basic principles of leadership and church administration. Topics include (1) relating to people, organizations, self, and colleagues; (2) performing administrative functions; and (3) training servant-leaders for effective ministry. Students will learn church administration as a philosophy which encompasses the entire ministry of the local church.
CE209, 2.00 credits
Explore, learn, and apply technology tools to aid your 21st century church, parachurch, teaching, or ministry through enhanced web-based communication and resources.
CE210-A, 3.00 credits
Independent study based practicum.
CO101, 3.00 credits
Verbal communication is a God-given gift that benefits from training and practice in all areas of life. This course examines aspects of communication such as listening, self-concept, self-disclosure, conflict resolution, and nonverbal communication. This course will observe, analyze, and apply concepts of interpersonal communication in relational contexts including friendships, family, church, and work.
CO201, 3.00 credits
Public speaking is a learned skill applicable both ministerially and in the professional arenas. This course offers the student necessary training to effectively and persuasively communicate in the public speaking forum. Building on skills learned in CO 101, students learn content, organization, and delivery of informative and extemporaneous speeches.
CS102, 2.00 credits
Discussion of various group dynamics and the benefits of group counseling and psycho education. Students experience group and psycho educational groups first hand.
CS103, 3.00 credits
Various theories of development including the physical, cognitive, emotional, moral and social domain. Developmental theories applied to contemporary ministry context.
CS104, 3.00 credits
Explores the relationship between the practice of counseling and the church. This includes the history of psychology and religion, roles of counseling in the church, and the nature of man and how he changes.
CS201, 3.00 credits
Presentation of a basic, practical counseling model and the tools to apply these skills in counseling setting.
CS202, 3.00 credits
Implementation and application of the pastoral counseling model and skills as they relate to specific common issues. Includes peer counseling and group process.
CS203, 2.00 credits
A survey of theories on death and dying. Cultural views on how grief is dealt with and how various cultural patterns help support the family and individual in a time of grief.
CS204, 3.00 credits
Developmental characteristics of adolescents in culture. Issues include family, identity maturity, sexuality, delinquency and substance abuse. Applied skills in assessment and problem resolution that incorporates a biblical psychological approach.
FM101, 2.00 credits
Theology without application contradicts biblical teaching and is counterproductive to Kingdom work. This course is designed to engage the student in individual and/or group outreach work in the Rogue Valley. Mentorship and structured events are provided to enable the student to begin understanding and applying biblical love, enabling the student to begin actualizing Jesus’ commandment to love one another.
FM101-I, 2.00 credits
Independent study course designed to provide a mentoring work-study based experience for practicing Christ's love in the world.
FM102, 2.00 credits
Counseling practicum utilizing both professional and peer review.
FM201, 2.00 credits
Jesus’ commandment to, “love one another as I have loved you,” the basis of FM 101, is further developed. This course places students in a dual role of expressing love to those in the community, as well as mentoring their FM 101 peers who will join them in the outreach programs. During this second term of ministry/outreach work, the student experiences deeper experiential knowledge and relationships through the practice of Christian love, develops leadership skills, and realizes deeper insight into Kingdom work.
FM202, 2.00 credits
Continued counseling practicum utilizing both professional and peer review.
HS101, 3.00 credits
The academic study of history is an essential tool for proactively changing the future. This course will cover church history from Pentecost to the Present. Topics covered include the Councils, division of the Church into Roman, Eastern, and Western Christianity, the Reformation, Protestantism, Liberalism, Evangelicalism, and the American Church.
HS102, 3.00 credits
The historical roots of the Christian faith heavily influence the Church today and understanding this development enhances one's appreciation for God and the early church. This course will cover church history from ~ 100AD. - 350AD, beginning with the post-apostolic period and ending with the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire.
MU101, 2.00 credits
Covers the basics of chords,, strumming, picking and reading tablature. Enables students to play contemporary worship songs and provides an understanding of the heart of worship.
MU201, 2.00 credits
Designed for the guitar player who has a solid grasp of basic chords and scales but wants to expand their knowledge and technique while learning more about worship.
PA 101, 2.00 credits
Throughout history God has used preaching as a crucial means for communicating His truth and glory to people for the purpose of evangelism, education and edification. This course covers the major types of biblical sermons, with emphasis on expository preaching and the use of a ten-step process for sermon preparation.
PA 201, 3.00 credits
Preaching is a unique blend of gifting and skill. This course is designed to teach the student skills for preaching and hone their gifting to allow effective communication of God's word and exhortation of His people.
PH101, 3.00 credits
Postmodernism has unsuccessfully argued there is no truth, yet it has elevated the awareness of individuals’ imbedded worldview, and how that worldview impacts perceptions and interpretations of reality. This course investigates worldviews comparatively, the associated philosophical foundations of each, as well as allows the student to redefine their own in regard to the foundational reality of the biblical God.
PS201, 3.00 credits
Exercising love to our fellow man, in all venues life offers, is enhanced through scientific understanding of how humans are “wired”. This course is an introduction to psychology, designed to acquaint students with the basic scientific methods and theoretical views of the physiological, mental, emotional, spiritual, and developmental components of human behavior.
PS202, 3.00 credits
A comparative survey of contemporary theories and their etymology from the field of psychology as they relate to the human condition.
SF101, 2.00 credits
Personal understanding and development of spiritual growth and maturity is essential in the Christian’s daily life. This course will present biblical and experiential dynamics of evangelical spirituality to train the student for fellowship with God, and exercising of love in their lives and relationships. Various spiritual practices will be exercised to expose the students to the breadth of disciplines and to aid them in personalizing their devotional life.
SF201, 2.00 credits
Christian vocational ministry presents unique challenges and training. This course will provide the student with an introduction to the dangers, difficulties and obstacles common to vocational ministry, as well as the methods, techniques and precautions best-suited for their prevention or correction. While self-examination will be emphasized, attention will also be given to time-management, effective prioritization and biblical principles of administration in application to professional ministry.
SS201, 3.00 credits
Humans are designed by God to be in community, and cultural diversity is a reflection of His diversity. This course is a systematic and comparative study of the nature of human societies and how they function. The student will be cognitively and experientially exposed to different cultures to prepare them for the cultural diversity of the 21st century, as well as practice Christian love cross-culturally.
SS202, 3.00 credits
God’s original design and purpose of man- created male and female to form a family unit and the basis of society- has remained since Gen. 1. This course will inductively study the biblical theologies of this and comparatively analyze secular offerings. The student will access a complementary gender view as well as theologically grasp God’s plan, purpose, and blessing in a marriage and family unit.
SS203, 3.00 credits
Humans are designed by God to be in community, and cultural diversity is a reflection of His diversity. This course is a systematic and comparative study of the nature of human societies and how they function. The student will be cognitively and experientially exposed to different cultures to prepare them for the cultural diversity of the 21st century, as well as practice Christian love cross-culturally.
SS204, 3.00 credits
God’s original design and purpose of man -- created male and female to form a family unit and the basis of society -- has remained since Gen. 1. This course will inductively study the biblical theologies of this and comparatively analyze secular offerings. The student will access a complementary gender view as well as theologically grasp God’s plan, purpose, and blessing in a marriage and family unit.
SS210-I, 1.00 credits
Independent study to be coordinated with faculty and Academic Dean.
TH110, 3.00 credits
The Evangelical Christian holds the Bible as God’s revelation of His reality to all men and as such, is foundational to all we know and experience. This course begins your journey to learn and apply theological thinking through academic study of the Bible. A survey of the languages, canonicity, and transmission of the Bible is presented, followed by its claims about inspiration and authorship. Interpretive methods, practice of the grammatical/historical method, and instructions on usage of critical thinking in one’s personal biblical understanding and application will also be covered.
TH110-A, 1.00 credits
A specialized course to allow qualifying students to achieve PBC's theology requirements. Qualification is student does not need the full TH 110 but only a portion.
TH110-C, 2.00 credits
The Evangelical Christian holds the Bible as God’s revelation of His reality to all men and as such, is foundational to all we know and experience. This course begins your journey to learn and apply theological thinking through academic study of the Bible. A survey of the languages, canonicity, and transmission of the Bible is presented, followed by its claims about inspiration and authorship. Interpretive methods, practice of the grammatical/historical method, and instructions on usage of critical thinking in one’s personal biblical understanding and application will also be covered.
TH120, 3.00 credits
Theological thinking is learning and applying cognitive skills to know and live out God’s will. This course will ground your theological thinking through inductively investigating the attributes of God and the historical doctrine of the Trinity. The person and work of God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit will be studied with emphasis on the each of the godhead’s personal engagement in the Kingdom of God and accompanying roles for the Church and the individual Christian today.
TH120-C, 2.00 credits
Theological thinking is learning and applying cognitive skills to know and live out God’s will. This course will ground your theological thinking through inductively investigating the attributes of God and the historical doctrine of the Trinity. The person and work of God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit will be studied with emphasis on the each of the godhead’s personal engagement in the Kingdom of God and accompanying roles for the Church and the individual Christian today.
TH201-I, 3.00 credits
Independent study for student in ABS. Designed for major emphasis on researching, developing, and implementing a integrated and complete Pastoral Theology applicable to the 21st century church in the Rogue Valley.
TH210, 3.00 credits
The outcome of theological thinking is recognition of God’s foundational reality, and the ability to understand and apply it to everyday experiences. This course will develop theological thinking introspectively by studying humanity as uniquely made in the image of God, but unable to discern God because of sin, and in need of salvation to once again know God cognitively and experientially. Topics studied include man’s origin, nature, purposes, and destiny, sin and its affect on man, and how the Cross event changed metaphysical reality and offered salvation through the atoning death of Jesus Christ. The systematic analysis of the Bible will allow the student to formulate, and then apply an integrated theology through application of critical thinking.
TH210-I, 3.00 credits
Independent study of standard course, same description, modified syllabus.
TH220, 3.00 credits
God’s Kingdom has purposes both today and tomorrow for the entire universe. This course will develop these purposes through systematic biblical study of the areas of ecclesiology and eschatology, allowing the student to integrate these purposes into their daily decision making. The nature, purpose, function, and several organizational forms of the church are investigated using multiple biblical metaphors. Major current eschatological views are studied comparatively; their philosophical underpinnings, theological positions, biblical support, and differences. The course concludes with the study of the consummation of the Kingdom and eternal state.
TH220-C, 2.00 credits
God’s Kingdom has purposes both today and tomorrow for the entire universe. This course will develop these purposes through systematic biblical study of the areas of ecclesiology and eschatology, allowing the student to integrate these purposes into their daily decision making. The nature, purpose, function, and several organizational forms of the church are investigated using multiple biblical metaphors. Major current eschatological views are studied comparatively; their philosophical underpinnings, theological positions, biblical support, and differences. The course concludes with the study of the consummation of the Kingdom and eternal state.
WR101, 3.00 credits
The ability to communicate one’s mind to others is a uniquely human endeavor in the physical realm. In this course the student will improve their thinking and written expressions of thought to better engage and affect the world of the 21st century. Improvement of vocabulary, writing technique, and organization of abstract thought is taught by surveying the best 20th and 21st century non-fiction writing, both Christian and secular.
WR201, 3.00 credits
To be an effective and articulate change agent in the 21st century workplace requires the skills and ability to write a fact-based and well organized argument. This course begins with an overview of the history of English and critical evaluation of a well-known piece of literature in each era of its development into the most powerful language in the modern world. This course will also build on the writing skills mastered in English 101 to examine and practice research writing. We will work on an inductive approach to synthesizing information and presenting a well-documented argument citing both primary and secondary sources.
