Monday Classes
Lectures (Pastor Chuck Smith)
Units:1 (4 Units Max) 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Galatians and Ephesians (Baron Harris)
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ~ Units: 3
Course Description:
This course will be an expository study of the epistles of Paul the Apostle and the churches in Galatia and Ephesus. A verse by verse analysis of the Biblical text will be supplemented by reading, lectures, and classroom discussions.
Emphasis will be on the theological themes of Spiritual Liberty and Divine Investment. The principles will be examined in the historical context of Paul’s apostolic mission and his relationship to the churches in Asia Minor. the material will attempt to discover what the writer intended for his original audience, and then discern what timeless truths can be discovered applied to the present day church and individual believer.
Acts – Night (Mark Presley)
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM ~ Units: 3
Course Description:
This course is a verse-by-verse study of the book of Acts. This book is the vital link to the life of Christ from his ascension to the historical account of the establishment of His early church: it’s beginnings in Jerusalem, to Judea and Samaria, and the uttermost parts of the earth as well as the link to the Epistles. Acts ends abruptly with the baton left for the future generations to take up the Great Commission, empowered and filled with the Spirit, taking every opportunity to turn our world upside down (right side up?) for His Kingdom and for His glory. Like with the Psalms that are meant to be sung to the Lord. Acts is meant to be read for the purpose of being instructed how the Holy Spirit wants to work in present day church and in our lives.
Basic Theology (Ryan Van Deusen)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ~ Units: 2
Course Description:
Basic Theology will be an introductory course which will examine the philosophy present by God in his revelation of himself to man known as the Bible. In revealing himself to man through his Word, God recorded accurately the conditions of other topics as well. Thus we will spend the majority of our time examining God himself, but will also examine these other topics which pertain to the philosophy presented in the Word of God. God’s revelations of himself found in his recorded Word is primarily focused on the relationship between God and man; therefore our examination of theology will constantly ask the question, “How does this affect the relationship between God and man?” Such an examination and application will bring us to our objective.
Tuesday Classes
Acts – Day (Mark Presley)
9:00 AM – 12:00 AM ~ Units: 3
Course Description: (See “Acts – Night”)
Ephesians for Women (Jane Cornwell)
This course is a verse-by-verse study of the book of Ephesians. In the class we will take an in-depth look at the book of Ephesians. We will place special emphasis on how to apply this letter to our every day lives as women of God.
Church History (Jasmine Alnutt)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ~ Units: 2
Course Description:
This will be an overview of the major events, doctrines, and people who were used in the development of the Christian Church. For our format, we will be dividing church history into seven distinct time periods and note how they correspond to the descriptions of the seven churches of the book of Revelation. It is in light of this parallel that we will consider the church’s doctrine and practice, as well as the political and social climates which shaped them.
Isaiah – Night (Darcy Weidner)
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM ~ Units: 3
Course Description:
This course is a verse-by-verse study of the book of Isaiah. The goal of this class is to deepen your relationship with Christ while gaining an academic and devotional understanding of the book of Isaiah. We will be studying the form and structure of the book, as well as its basic theology, purpose, authroship, and various historical accounts related to Isaiah.
Cults and World Religions (Michael Peffer)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ~ Units: 2
Course Description:
This course examines the distinctive features of the cults in America and the major World Religions with their significance in the development of religious thought, and with particular reference to their treatment of the central features of orthodox Christian doctrine. The study provides the student with the information and training to answer and evangelize the cultist and to refute theological heresy in the church.
Wednesday Classes
Case for Christianity (Don Stewart)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ~ Units: 2
Course Description:
This course is designed to teach the student the basics of what we believe about Jesus Christ and why we believe it. The objective is to allow the student to understand and defend the historic Christian faith.
Eschatology (Tony De Palma)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ~ Units: 2
Course Description:
Looking into the events that are considered to deal with end times. Eschatology is the study “last things”, looking primarily at heaven and hell, rapture of the Church, the great tribulation, the Second Coming of CHRIST, the Millennium, and the last judgments.
Thursday Classes
Isaiah – Day (Roger Cochran)
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ~ Units: 3
Course Description:
We will be taking an in-depth look at the first book of Prophecy in the Old Testament, the book of Isaiah. Through this book we will receive a deeper understanding of the nation of Israel, the depravity of mankind, the chastisement of God upon sin, the restoration of mankind though the loving hand of God and the promise of the messiah who shall suffer as well as reign in glory.
2nd Corinthians (Tim Fraser)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ~ Units: 2
Course Description:
This course in an in-depth verse-by-verse study of the book of 2nd Corinthians. The road of spiritual growth can get bumpy. From the new believer to the seasoned disciple, we all experience frustrations and setbacks in our pursuit of God. And perhaps no one understands spiritual struggles better than the apostle Paul. This will be an important text to apply to our lives and plant deep in our hearts!
Galatians and Ephesians – Night (David Daniel)
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM ~ Units: 3
Course Description:
This course is a verse-by-verse study of the books of Galatians & Ephesians. The theme of Galatians is the believers’ justification by faith. The theme of Ephesians is the believers’ spiritual wealth in Christ. Our objective is to thoroughly understand these truths and to be grounded in them.
Friday Classes
Shadows and Substances (Andrew Cochran)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ~ Units: 2
Course Description:
Using Colossians 2:16-17, Hebrews 8:5 & 10:1 as our “springboard” we will endeavor upon the study of the Jewish Festivals and see how they are a “Shadow” of things to come and of the “Substance” which is Jesus! Our course objective is three fold: The first objective is to understand how the Jewish festivals are a shadow of Jesus Christ and heavenly issues. The second objective is to understand & appreciate the Jewish culture and the Jewish people in light of the Word of God. The third objective is to understand that Christianity is Jewish.
Missions (Jeff Morris)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ~ Units: 2
Course Description:
This course is designed to cover three areas of Missions. The first will be to look at the mission field. Secondly, we will be exploring several different ways to plant a church. And finally we will look at the underlying characteristic of being a servant, which will make the first two possible.
Saturday Classes
At CCBC Costa Mesa, we believe that service unto the Lord is an important aspect to any Biblical education, therefore we offer units for service and missions. Listed below are some of the details involved in this program.
Students are required to serve at their local fellowship a sum total of 64 hours per semester. This service can be in any area chosen by the student (i.e. youth,children, parking lot ministries, etc.). For each 64 hours of service (along with other criteria), 1 unit will be given.
Students are required to find a Proctor (overseer) at their fellowship to help monitor and assess the student’s service work. A proctor sheet will need to be filled out by both the student and proctor for the units to be given.
Students, along with the service, will need to read and write a paper based on the books by Gayle Erwin. These books look at the nature of the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and help show the ‘heart’ of God in relation to people, ministry and service. The papers are required for units to be given. The final book, Before You Hit The Wall, written by Danny Lehman, is a practical ministry tool for those involved in service and evangelism. It discusses aspects of living a life of service and the steps needed for personal renewal and devotion.
Students will be required to attend 5 insight sessions the first Saturday of each month. Students will be required to be involved in one short term mission trip.
SEMESTER REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance one Saturday each month for the Semester – 4 total.
Read required book and complete book report
Dear CM199 Students,
If you are a new incoming student registering for CM199 you are required to complete FOUR hours of service per week. In order to help you fulfill these FOUR hours, we have a few opportunities for you! (If you are a returning student, this will not apply to you until spring 2011 and you are only required to do TWO hours a week.)
Opportunities include, but are not limited to:
• Being a teacher’s assistant (in a class you are already taking):
• Assisting with the tech side of classes (recordings, beginning and end)
• Helping teachers collect homework, papers, grades etc.
(*this is only for 2 hour or 3 hour classes and is limited to 2 students per class*)
• Helping out with extra work around our offices
• Convalescent/Assisted Living Ministry
• Assist, pray, sing, and love
• Hands of Hope
• Red Wagon
• Many More!
If you are interested, please see us in the office.
