SUCCESSFUL LIVING 1-12

1 A proper attitude toward God.  A proper attitude toward authority results of having a proper attitude towards authority.  Putting principles into practice.

2 A proper attitude toward money.  A proper attitude toward wisdom.

3 Wisdom – Getting to know God.  Wisdom’s end results.  Applying wisdom.

4 Character study of the evil man.  Character study of the strange woman.  Choices.  Character study of the virtuous woman.

5 Sources of happiness.  Establishing right priorities.

6 Spiritual stability.  Confidence in times of crisis.  Commitment.  Conflict management.  Proper emotional focus.  Upright environment.

7 The life of the teacher.  Wisdom.  Justice.  Judgment.  Equity.

8 Decision making.  Looking back and looking ahead.  A focus on the present.  A focus on the future.  Four sobering results of immorality. Building your career on knowledge.  Building your career on discretion.

9 Five actions that strengthen you against temptation Signs of immorality. Practical applications.

10 Wisdom.  How to find wisdom.  The fruit of wisdom

11 Making wise decisions.  Overview of the book of Proverbs

NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY 91-108

A course designed to introduce the student to the penman, the place, the period, the problem, the peculiarities, the purpose, and the plan of each book.

97 The Inter-Testament Interval, the New Testament, the four Gospels, the Gospel of Matthew.

98 The book of Mark and the book of Luke.

99 The book of John and the book of Acts.

100 The book of Romans and the book of I Corinthians.

101 The book of II Corinthians and the book of Galatians.

102 The book of Ephesians and the book of Philippians.

103 The book of Colossians, the book of I Thessalonians, and the book of II Thessalonians.

104 The book of I Timothy, the book of II Timothy, and the book of Titus.

105 The book of Philemon and the book of Hebrews.

106 The book of James, the book of I Peter, and the book of II Peter.

107 The books of I, II, and III John and the book of Jude.

108 The book of Revelation. This Self-Pac contains a special project the student must complete before he can take the test. The student must ask the pastor five questions about the letters to the seven churches, the tribulation, and the millennium. This project is included sot the pastor can teach the student important doctrines and answer questions the student may have.

OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY 109-120

A comprehensive course designed to give the upper- Grade high school student a book-by-book understanding of the Old Testament. Intended to help the student comprehend the history, setting, and content of the Old Testament.

109 This study covers an introduction to Old Testament Survey, preparation for Bible study, authority and books of the Bible, chronology of the Old Testament, viewpoints of the Bible, and Old

Testament covenants and time periods.

110 A study of Creation, sin, Noah, Abraham, Jacob, and Joseph.

111 A study of the life of Moses, leaving Egypt, the wilderness journey, the law from Exodus and

Leviticus.

112 A study of Numbers and Deuteronomy covering camp organization and movement, a false prophet, and geography of the region.

113 A study of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth.

114 A study of Samuel, Saul, and David.

115 A study of the reign of Solomon and Jeroboam through Omri, plus a study of Ahab, Elijah, Jehosophat, and the land of Syria.

116 A study of Elisha, the political unrest and contrasts of that time, and the books of First and Second Chronicles.

117 A study of Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, and Job along with an introduction to the poetical books.

118 A study of Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon.

119 A study of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, and Ezekiel.

120 A study of the minor prophets including Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH HISTORY 121-132

A study emphasizing the beginning of church history. A good approach for gaining an understanding of the history of the Gospel. Intended for the upper-Grade high school student.

121 A study of the overall view, the Old Testament prophecies, and the Jewish rejection of the Messiah.

122 A study of the fullness of the times, the passion week, and the beginnings of the church age.

123 A study of church history as found in the book of Acts.

124 A study of the apostolic fathers, the completion of the canon, and the fall of Jerusalem.

125 A study of the time of persecution, the strengths and problems of the early church.

126 A study of the acceptance of Christianity: Constantine, the ecumenical councils, and church

fathers.

127 A study of the church from the Fifth to the Fourteenth-Century, Gregory the Great, the schism

of 1054, and the doctrines of the Roman Church.

128 A study of the Reformation: its causes, its participants, and its followers.

129 A study of the post-Reformation age: the Anabaptists, the Anglicans, and the Religious Wars.

130 A study of Pietism and the Methodist revival.

131 A study of the missionary movement and the beginnings of prophetic study at the hands of the

brethren.

132 A study of the church in the Twentieth Century: its enemies, its battles, and its present situation.

LIFE OF CHRIST 133-144

A course designed to open to the student the life of the Saviour: the background of the Gospels, the world as it was in Christ’s day, the Jews and their habits and characteristics, and all the aspects of Christ’s life, ministry, death, and resurrection. Written on the senior high school Grade, it will greatly increase the student’s understanding of the Gospels.

133 An introduction into the background of the New Testament historically and culturally, looking at

the world as it was in Christ’s day.

134 A study of the nature of the Gospels and of Christ’s unique birth.

135 A study of John the Baptist and the temptation of Christ.

136 A study of the first part of Christ’s Galilean ministry: the call of the disciples and the Sermon on the Mount.

137 A study of the last part of Christ’s Galilean ministry: the kingdom parables, crossing the sea, and the murder of John the Baptist.

138 A study of the Berean ministry of Christ: the feeding of the five thousand to the transfiguration on Mount Hermon.

139 A study of the Judean ministry: the feast of tabernacles, the light of the world, and opposition.

140 A study of the life of Christ just before His entering Jerusalem for the last time; teachings to His disciples.

141 The triumphal entry, Christ’s final public teaching and the questioning of Christ’s authority by the Jews.

142 The final hours of Christ with His disciples: the Last Supper and the Garden of Gethsemane.

143 A study of the arrest and crucifixion of Christ.

144 A study of Christ’s resurrection and post-resurrection appearances.

MISSIONS 1-6

For each PACE in this course, the high school student must read one or two biographies of famous

missionaries, finish the accompanying PACE activities, and complete a written assignment. The required books are listed below.

97 Peril by Choice by James Hefley. The story of John and Elaine Beekman, missionaries to Mexico and Guatemala.

98 Peace Child by Don Richardson The story of Don and Carol Richardson, missionaries to what is now Irian Jaya.

99 Beyond the Next Mountain by Mawii Pudaite The story of Rochunga Pudaite, native of India, who translated the Bible into Hmar language. NOTE: With this PACE, it is suggested that the

student view Beyond the Next Mountain, a video of the life of Rochunga Pudaite.

100 C.T. Studd by Norman Grubb The story of C.T. Studd, missionary to China, India, and Africa.

101 The Triumph of John and Betty Stam by Geraldine Taylor The story of John and Betty Stam, missionaries to China. Give Up Your Small Ambitions by Michael Griffiths

A book that assumes that we have given up our “small ambitions” and are pressing toward the mark of the great ambition – the “high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”

102 Flagelant on Horseback by Richard Ellsworth Day.  The story of David Brainerd, missionary to

Indians in early colonial days. NOTE: With this PACE, it is suggested that the student view Wings of the Morning, a video of the life of David Brainerd.

CHRISTIAN GROWTH 133-138

A course designed around books by leading Christian authors covering various subjects – worry, nervousness, submission, and the way of happiness. The objective of the course is to produce a well-adjusted Christian, one who can live above the circumstances.

133 A study of How to Win Over Worry, by John Haggai. A Christian looks at worry: what it does,

what causes it, and how to get rid of it.

134 A study of None of These Diseases, by S.T. McMillen. A study of disorders that a Christian

should never experience and ways in which a Christian can better take care of his health.

135 A study of Nervous Christians, by L.G. Little, and T.H. Epp. A study of nervous disorders,

psychosomatic suffering, and psychotherapy as written by a Christian doctor.

136 A study of The Spirit-Controlled Temperament, by Tim LaHaye. A discussion of the four basic

temperaments and how God uses them in a Christian dedicated to Him.

137 A study of When a Christian Sins, by John R. Rice. A study of what happens when a Christian sins – how his life is affected and how he can avoid sin.

138 A study of This Way of Happiness, by Clyde M. Narramore. A study of the basic needs of all

humanity and how they are met fully in Christ.

THE BIBLE AND SCIENCE 1-10

This course is a basic introduction to the Biblical and scientific case for creationism and literal belief in the scientific accuracy and reliability of the Biblical record.

1 An introduction to the general theory of evolution as opposed to Biblical creationism. Evolutionism is exposed as a philosophy, not a scientific fact. The nature of true science is explained. The scientific method is introduced.

2 A study of the Biblical record of creation found in Genesis 1 and 2. Included is a defence of the literal six-day creation week and an argument for the historicity of the Genesis record.

3 A discussion of the complexity of life, using the Laws of Thermodynamics and probability to refute the evolutionary model. Also included are discussions of various theories of the origin of life, Darwin’s theories of natural selection, and genetic mutations.

4 A study of the design of life. Various concepts are discussed and those which are associated with the evolutionary model are explained and refuted with scientific evidence and the Biblical record.

Discussed are the Darwinian theories of natural selection and survival of the fittest, Gregor Mendel’s

theories of heredity, the Linnaeus taxonomy, embryology, the biogenic law, biochemistry, serology, behaviour, cell origins, and cell reproduction.

5 A more detailed study of the fossil record, including a discussion of geological times, the geologic

column, geological processes, and fossils from microorganisms to mammals.

6 A comparison of the theories of uniformitarianism and catastrophism dealing specifically with fossils,

geologic deposits, and various methods of dating rocks.

7 A study of evolution compared with the Biblical record and dealing specifically with the origin and

antiquity of man. Discussed are radiocarbon dating, population statistics, fossil evidence, and

anthropology. All aspects are compared critically with the Biblical record.

8 A discussion of the Biblical record of the fall of man, the results of the fall, and the history of man after the fall and before the flood.

9 A study of the Biblical record of the Genesis Flood. Included are discussion of the world conditions

preceding the flood, a description of the flood and its severity, a description of the new world after the flood and characteristics of the present world which are the result of the flood.

10 An explanation of the major theories which try to harmonize the Bible with modern science. Included are discussions of theistic evolution, progressive creationism, the day-age theory, the gap theory, the local flood theory, and the tranquil flood theory.

CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW 1-5

A worldview study based on “How Now Shall We Live” by Chuck Colsen and Nancy Pearcy

1 Why It Matters. An explanation of worldview. Christian worldview. The conflict of worldviews.

2 Creation. Where did we come from? Knowing our origins. Darwinism. Scientific evidence for biblical creationism. Origin determines purpose, morality and destiny.

3 The Fall. What went wrong? Original of evil, social and political problems.

4 Redemption. How shall we fix it? Called to redeem culture.

5 Restoration. How shall we live? Called to a biblical worldview that has the power to change the world. Christian worldview rationality.

BIOGRAPHIES OF CHRISTIANS 1-10

This course is a study of the biographies of several famous Christians. The lives of these believers are studied and the Christian principles guiding their lives are outlined and their significance is explained.

1 A study of Profiles in Evangelism by Fred Barlow, David Livingstone by Mrs J.H. Worcester, Jr.

2 A study of Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret by Dr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor.

3 A study of George Washing the Christian by William Johnson.

4 A study of George Mueller of Bristol by Arthur T. Pierson.

5 A study of the Life of D.L. Moody by William Moody.

6 A study of R.A. Torrey: Apostle of Certainty by Roger Martin.

7 A study of the life of Gipsy Smith: From the Forest I Came by David Lazell.

8 A study of He Gave Us A Valley by Helen Roseveare, relating her experiences as a lady missionary in Africa.

9 A study of Ordained of the Lord: H.A. Ironside: A Biography by E. Shuyler English.

10 A study of Shadow of the Almighty by Elizabeth Elliot. The life and testament of Jim Elliot.

INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN COUNSELLING 1-10

(College students only. Not recommended for use by high school students.)

1 The problem with counselling, the Holy Spirit in counselling, and treatment by physical means.

2 Nouthetic counselling, the pastor as nouthetic counsellor, and Rogerian counselling.

3 Confessing your sins and solving problems nouthetically.

4 Principles of nouthetic technique, communication and multiple counselling.

5 Christian school teachers as nouthetic counsellors and discipling structure.

6 Persons, presuppositions, and principles.

7 The language of counselling, the love of counselling, and the change of counselling.

8 Getting started in counselling, basic approaches, and data gathering.

9 Analysis of homework for counselling and using homework in counselling.

10 Dealing with anger, envy, depression, schizophrenia, sexual problems, and fear.