Masters Degree Program

 This course offers a clear and compelling introduction to Christian apologetics through the lens of Robert J. Morgan’s Beyond Reasonable Doubt. Students explore the historical, philosophical, and evidential foundations of the Christian faith, examining whether Christianity can be demonstrated as true “beyond reasonable doubt.” Topics include the reliability of Scripture, the historical evidence for Jesus Christ, the resurrection, fulfilled prophecy, and the coherence of the Christian worldview.

Designed to strengthen both faith and intellectual confidence, this course equips learners to articulate why Christianity is credible, defensible, and historically grounded. Through guided discussion and practical application, students learn how to present the gospel with clarity and conviction in a skeptical world.

 Taught by CTBC Alumni Dr. Vickie G. Mack

This course provides a comprehensive, research‑based exploration of mental health ministry in the local church, grounded in Dr. Vickie Mack’s book Restoring the Soul. Students examine the prevalence of behavioral health disorders in the United States today and the disproportionate impact these conditions have on the African American community. Through an integrated study of psychology, sociology, public health, and theology, learners gain a clear understanding of the history, types, causes, and manifestations of mental and behavioral health conditions.

The course introduces students to traditional and contemporary treatment approaches, including exorcism, deliverance ministry, psychotherapeutic models, community‑based interventions, and psychopharmacological treatments. Special attention is given to the barriers African Americans face in accessing care, the historical relationship between the Black Church and mental‑health reform, and the unique role faith communities play in reducing stigma and supporting recovery.

Drawing from the evidence presented in Restoring the Soul, students evaluate the effectiveness of Christian intervention, pastoral care, and spiritually informed support systems. The course concludes with practical recommendations for today’s church — equipping leaders, counselors, and ministry teams to build safe, informed, and compassionate mental‑health ministries that honor both clinical wisdom and biblical truth.

 This course provides a clear and structured examination of Humanism as a modern worldview, tracing its historical development, core beliefs, and cultural influence. Students explore how Humanism elevates human reason, autonomy, and moral independence while rejecting divine authority, supernatural revelation, and biblical truth. Through Scripture, historical analysis, and philosophical comparison, learners evaluate Humanism’s claims about ethics, purpose, and human nature.

Special attention is given to the contrast between Humanism and a Christian worldview—how each interprets truth, morality, identity, and the meaning of life. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to recognize Humanistic ideas in contemporary culture and respond with clarity, conviction, and a Christ‑centered perspective.

 This course provides a practical and biblical exploration of human behavior, personality, and motivation, drawing from Cheryl Fawcett’s Understanding People. Students examine how individuals think, feel, and relate to others, gaining insight into the emotional, spiritual, and social factors that shape human development. Through a blend of Scripture, psychology, and ministry application, learners discover how to better understand themselves and the people they serve.

Designed for those involved in counseling, teaching, or pastoral care, this course equips students to recognize patterns of behavior, respond with empathy, and apply biblical principles to real‑life relational challenges. Understanding People strengthens both personal growth and ministry effectiveness by helping students see others through a Christ‑centered lens.

 This course provides a practical and biblically grounded exploration of effective Christian teaching, drawing from Gregory Carlson’s Understanding Teaching. Students examine how people learn, how teachers communicate, and how Scripture shapes the teaching process. Through clear principles and real‑world ministry application, learners discover how to design lessons, engage diverse learners, and create environments that foster spiritual growth.

Emphasizing both skill development and spiritual formation, Understanding Teaching equips students to teach with clarity, purpose, and Christ‑centered impact. Ideal for pastors, ministry leaders, Christian educators, and anyone seeking to strengthen their teaching ministry.

 This course introduces students to the major worldviews shaping contemporary culture, drawing from James P. Eckman’s clear and accessible approach to Christian worldview analysis. Learners examine how different belief systems—such as naturalism, secular humanism, postmodernism, pantheism, and biblical theism—interpret reality, truth, morality, and human purpose.

Through Scripture, historical context, and comparative study, students learn to identify the core assumptions behind each worldview and evaluate them in light of biblical truth. The course emphasizes discernment, cultural engagement, and the ability to articulate a coherent Christian worldview in a society influenced by competing philosophies.

Designed for students preparing for ministry, counseling, teaching, or leadership, The Truth About Worldviews equips believers to understand the ideas shaping the world and respond with clarity, conviction, and compassion.

 Israel’s Festivals

This course provides a biblical and historical exploration of the sacred festivals given to Israel in the Old Testament. Students examine the meaning, structure, and theological significance of feasts such as Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Pentecost, Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and Tabernacles. Through Scripture study and cultural background, learners discover how these celebrations shaped Israel’s worship, identity, and covenant relationship with God.

Special attention is given to the prophetic and Christological dimensions of the festivals—how each feast foreshadows aspects of Christ’s redemptive work and reveals God’s unfolding plan throughout Scripture. By the end of the course, students will understand the festivals not merely as ancient observances, but as rich theological patterns that illuminate both Old and New Testament faith.