French African Christian Education Foundation

Course Descriptions

FIRST YEAR: FIRST SEMESTER:

1. OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY: A survey of the books of the Bible. Attention will be given to the Author, the date, the purpose, the theme or the basic message of each of the 39 books. The customs and Cultures of Bible times. A panoramic view of 39 books of the Old Testament. Outline studies of each book with emphasis on the prophecies related to Christ as the Messiah.

2. FRENCH (1): Lessons in French Grammar, good usage, etc.

3. HOMILETICS (1): A study of the art and the science of public speaking.

4. ACTS OF THE APOSTLES: A study of the record of the development and growth of the early Church. Attention would be given to the missionary journeys of Paul and the setting of the new churches in the Roman Empire.

5. BIBLE TEACHING METHODS � How to prepare Bible class lessons and how to communicate Bible lessons to all age groups and apply the lessons to daily life.

6. GOD'S SCHEME OF REDEMPTION: A detailed study of the plan of God for the redemption of man.

7. EVANGELISM: The Principles of effective evangelism. Methods of presenting the good news of salvation to the lost. House to house, radio, literature, open air preaching, etc.

8. THE PREACHER AND HIS WORK: Introduction of new Preachers to the life and work of the Preacher.

9. GENESIS: A study of the record of creation, the first family, sin's entry into the world, Abraham's family and the origin of the Hebrew race.

FIRST YEAR: SECOND SEMESTER:

1. CHURCH PLANTING: Methods of surveying, starting a preaching point and the beginning of a new congregation of the Lord�s church where none exists.

2. HERMENEUTICS (1): The science of valid interpretation of the Bible. The principles, the tools and the basic methods needed for a valid interpretation of the Sacred Scriptures.

3. FRENCH (2): Lessons in French Grammar, good usage, etc.

4. TRADITIONAL AFRICAN RELIGIONS: A study of animist religion in Africa, the effect of traditional culture and worship on Christianity with emphasis on helping of animists to become Christians. What the Bible teaches about idol worship.

5. NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY: A panoramic view of the 27 books of the New Testament, historical settings, Canon, and the value of the New Testament books to our salvation.

6. ROMANS: A detailed study of Paul's classic letter to the Roman Christians. The doctrine of justification by faith and correct attitude of the Christian lifestyle.

7. 1 and 2 CORINTHIANS: The letters of Paul to the church at Corinth with emphasis on the various problems raised in the letters.

8. EXODUS ET LEVITICUS: The Exodus from Egypt, the wilderness wanderings, the Law of God given to Moses, the levitical priesthood, etc.

9. MATTHEW: A detail study of the Gospel according to Matthew.

SECOND YEAR: FIRST SEMESTER:

1. BIBLE DOCTRINE: A study of the systematic theology of the Bible.

2. HERMENEUTICS (2): Methods and principles of interpreting Holy Scriptures, rules for interpreting words, sentences, figurative speeches and prophecy.

3. GALATIANS, 1 and 2 THESSALONICIANS: Practical application and study of these Epistles of Paul.

4. NUMBERS - DEUTERONOMY: Continuation of the early Jewish History.

5. MARC - LUKE: A detail study of the two Gospels.

6. HOMILETICS (2): Public speaking and debate, emphasis on the production and delivery of sermons. Practice in classroom and in the pulpit.

7. HISTORY OF THE JEWS (1) JOSHUA - 2 KINGS: The conquest and settlement into the Promised Land, the Judges, the work of the prophet Samuel, the early kings, etc.

8. CHURCH MUSIC: A study of the basics of music, the composition of songs in vernacular and the question of Instrumental Music as worship in the Church.

9. CHRISTIAN EVIDENCES (1): The reliability of the Bible as the Word of God for man today. Establishing the credibility of both Testaments and provide valid answers to attacks on the Christian Faith.

SECOND YEAR: SECOND SEMESTER:

1. BIBLE GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY: A study of the history of the Jewish people and the geography of Palestine and the Bible lands.

2. INTRODUCTION TO PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT: Management of time, money and other physical resources.

3. JOHN: Detail study of the Gospel of John.

4. GENERAL EPISTLES: A study of James through to Jude with special attention to their messages.

5. CHRISTIAN EVIDENCES (2): The reason for our faith and its defense against skepticism and atheism.

6. COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS: A study of the major non-Christian religions of the world as they affect Christianity in Africa. The uniqueness of Christianity as compared to these other religions.

7. HEBREWS: A detail study of the book of Hebrews with emphasis on the difference between the Old and the New Testament.

8. HOMILETICS (1): A study of the art and the science of public speaking.

9. PRIMARY HEALTH CARE: Basic principles of good health, the administration of first aid, personal hygiene and knowledge of the major health problems and their possible prevention. This course is to enable Preachers advice on health matters

THIRD YEAR: FIRST SEMESTER:

1. LOGIC: Basic principles of sound reasoning.

2. CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Principles of church planting, effective methods of congregational development and the maintenance of congregational strength

3. DANIEL and EZEKIEL: The Sovereignty of God over all nations, the divine providence in time of faithfulness, deliverance and restoration, prophecies concerning the establishment and exaltation of Jehovah�s Kingdom.

4. JOB and PSALMS: The books of wisdom and their message.

5. 1 and 2 TIMOTHY and TITUS: A detail study of the Pastoral Epistles especially as they relate to the work of a Minister.

6. PRISON EPISTLES: A detail study of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. The doctrines of predestination, election, justification by faith, etc. will be emphasized.

7. PROVERBS, ECCLESIASTICS and SONGS: The central message of the books of poetry and their application to daily living.

8. CHURCH HISTORY: The History of the Church from Pentecost to today. The Dark Ages, the Reformation Movement, Key Reformation personalities and the modern Restoration Movement.

9. INTRODUCTION TO NEW TESTAMENT GREEK: A basic introduction to study of New Testament Greek grammar.

THIRD YEAR: SECOND SEMESTER:

1. REVELATION: A study of the apocalyptic literature of the New Testament.

2. THE MAJOR CULTS: A detail study of Jehovah's Witnesses, Seventh day Adventism, Islam, Eastern religions and philosophies.

3. BIBLICAL COUNSELING: Principles of biblical counseling.

4. THE MINOR PROPHETS: An outline study of the 12 Minor Prophets, Hosea to Malachi. Application of the message of these prophets, their backgrounds, etc. The social and religious conditions of Israel during the time of the prophets.

5. CHURCH GROWTH PRINCIPLES: The study and the application of proven church growth principles to enable growth of congregations.

6. JEWISH HISTORY (2) EZRA - EASTER: The captivity, Easter and the return from Captivity.

7. MINISTERIAL ETHICS: A study of good morals and etiquette for the Preachers.

8. JEREMIAH and LAMENTATIONS: The message of Jeremiah to a nation lost in sin.

9. DENOMINATIONAL DOCTRINES: The major beliefs of various denominations including the syncretism of the African Independent Christian religions. This course is to develop a clear concept of the difference between denominational errors and the New Testament truth.