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Spring 2025

Course Offerings

  • Online Class. These asynchronous classes do not have regular meeting times; however, all CoA courses offered online have 2 hours of required live videoconference meeting times for each credit hour. The instructor will poll all enrolled students for their availability to schedule the virtual course meeting times.
  • Videoconference Class.  These virtual classes meet by live, synchronous videoconference. Students are expected to attend classes virtually at the regularly scheduled times.
  • Blended Class. Most CoA courses can be taken virtually by students who do not live locally.  Contact your Academic Advisor for more information about attending a “blended” class.

Spring 2025 textbook list, coming soon.

 

Course Formats. CoA offers in-person, blended, virtual, and online classes.  Check the schedule below to select the type of class meeting that bet suits your schedule and geographic location. 

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P.O. Box 7953
Athens, GA  30604

+1-706-769-1472
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Spring 2025

Biblical Language

BL 310/510 Hebrew I

This course provides an introduction to the Old Testament Hebrew language. Through sound principles of linguistic interpretation and grammar, the student will achieve a beginning confidence in reading and doing exegetical, biblical studies while learning Old Testament Hebrew.

Instructor: Dr. Mike Rasmussen

Meeting Times: Monday, 6:00 -9:00 pm, In-person & Virtual

BIBLICAL STUDIES

BS 352/552 Apologetics

The primary focus of this course will be the practical application of apologetics in ministry and evangelism. Various approaches to the apologetic task will be investigated. Attention will be given to the systematic and rational defense of the Christian faith against significant contemporary challenges. Topics include such areas as tests for truth, a critique of relativism and pluralism, the problem of miracles, and the historicity of the Christian faith.

Instructor: Dr. Tim Harrison

Meeting Times: Thursday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, In-person & Virtual

BS 413/613 The Book of Revelation

In this course, students will examine the Book of Revelation, an apocalyptic form of writing in the New Testament that sees God acting by bringing a radical end to history, destroying all evil, and completing the act of new creation. Students will examine the structure, biblical themes, key theological concepts, and present-day significance of the book of Revelation.

Instructor: Dr. Jesse Coyne

Meeting Times: Thursday, 1:00-4:00 pm, In-person & Virtual

CARE & COUNSELING

CC 301/501 Psychology & Theology

This course presents the basic principles of the integration of psychology and theology at three levels—the philosophical, the theological, and the practical. Students will examine God’s truths as related to emotional, relational, and spiritual formation as well as the application of these concepts to optimize others’ personal growth in real ministry settings.

Instructor: Dr. Marcia Wilbur & Ms. Barbara Moon

Meeting Times: Tuesday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Virtual

CC 331/531 Effective Prayer Ministry Tools : Elijah House 201

As a biblical form of pastoral counseling, Elijah House 201 lays the foundations for healing and transformation, for both students, and for equipping them to minister inner healing to others. Students will learn foundational principles and tools for dealing with personal and interpersonal issues. Students will learn to trace bad fruit to bitter roots formed in the heart, most often in childhood and how broken hearts can be healed through the biblical process of repentance and forgiveness.

Instructors: Mrs. Dee Pesaresi

Meeting Times:  Monday, 2:00 – 5:00 pm Virtual

 

CHRISTIAN STUDIES

CS 103/503 PRAYER & SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

The course examines the Christian practice of prayer through biblical and theological lenses, and types of prayer (adoration, confession, thanksgiving, supplication). It introduces students to the theology and practice of hearing God and discerning His will. Students will engage in the spiritual discipline of prayer and reflect on their experiences with God through collaborative learning, individual assessment, and class discussion with an emphasis on application outside of the classroom environment.

Instructor: Dr. Kurt Genteman

Meeting Time: Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm, In-person & Virtual

CS 201/504 Great Commission: Evangelism

This course provides a biblical foundation for evangelism and introduces students to tools and models for evangelism by applying biblical principles in the context of sharing the good news in a contemporary culture of competing worldviews. Students will practice and evaluate personal evangelistic activities and consider the role of the Holy Spirit in evangelism.

Instructor: Mr. Alex Fields

Meeting Time: Wednesday, 2:00 – 5:00 pm, In-person & Virtual

 

CS 202/505 Great Commission: Discipleship

This course examines a biblically-based reflection on an individuals’ personal spiritual growth. Based on an individual’s progress along the pathway, students will consider spiritual needs and potential barriers to spiritual growth. Students focus on using Christian discipleship and leadership principles to develop healthy, thriving, Christian communities that promote and encourage spiritual growth and sanctification.

Instructor: Dr. Pat Ford

Meeting Times: Tuesday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm Virtual

 

CS 403/603 Personal Spiritual Formation

In this course, students will explore the foundations of the spiritual disciplines and their role in the development of personal spiritual formation—the day-by-day journey through which individuals open their hearts to a deeper relationship with God and a rich understanding of their identity in Christ. The course will present why spiritual formation is a vital part of Christian ministry, its biblical foundation, and its role in the development of Christian education programs.

Instructor: Dr. Suresh Thomas

Meeting Time: 5 Fridays (January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 2), 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, In-person & Virtual

General Education

EN 101 English

The English Composition course prepares students for the rigors of college writing with an emphasis on
correct writing mechanics, writing for effective communication, writing styles appropriate to the intended
audience, and proper citations. Students are required to complete a research paper on a Christian topic of
personal interest at the culmination of this course.

Instructor: Dr. Tiffany Coley 

Meeting Times: Monday/Wednesday, 9:30-11:00AM, In-person & Virtual

Intercultural Studies

IC 320/520 Perspectives on the World Christian Movement

This course examines multiple perspectives on missiology and the changing globe with special attention to students’ own area(s) of particular interest. Students will examine specific strategies and issues in missions with a special interest in urban and cross-cultural settings and reaching the 10/40 window.

Instructor: Mr. Alex Fields

Meeting Times: Tuesday, 6:15-9:00 pm, In-person, OR Intensive 1/4-1/9, In-person