Academic Courses
Stone of Help Bible College
Associate Degree in Biblical Studies
Dr. Freda Newby
Associate Degree in Worship Arts Leadership - Dr. Monica Murchison
Bachelor Degree in Theological Studies - Dr. Patti Cole|Dr. Karen McLeod
Seeking to Serve - This course explores principles for serving in the church and the community with a spirit of integrity, humility, compassion, and with a Godly character as we serve. This course also examines the importance of serving with a willing heart as unto the Lord, while exercising discretion and developing etiquette and poise.
Leadership Training- This course explores what it means to be a leader, as well as serving in leadership roles while exemplifying character and integrity. Leadership promotes unity, growth, and development within the ministry. The course instructs on the importance for leaders to serve as Christ did in the scriptures.
Homiletics I - The art and science of preaching including preparing sermons. The study includes both the composition and the delivery of religious discourse. Homiletics I examines the content of scripture and classifies it in a manner that is readily comprehended. The three essentials of a sermon, its matter, its manner, and its purpose, are reviewed based on biblical interpretation.
Mondays 6p - 8pm on Zoom
Proverbs - This course teaches wisdom for reflecting God's glory in the details of daily life and relationships. This course emphasizes the Secrets to Successfully Living when following Gods' path.
Dynamics of Praise and Worship I & II
The Worship Arts Leadership course is designed to give a solid foundation of church leadership, knowledge, and experience a broader, deeper understanding of God's purpose for Praise & Worship. This course is designed to enhance environments so that people can encounter the presence of God.
Worship Leadership & Introduction to Homiletics- This course is designed to enhance worship leadership skills and learn fundamentals of music from a spiritual perspective and to guide others into heartfelt praise. Introduction to Homiletics will concentrate on the essential steps for preparing and delivering sermons effectively in the context of Christian worship. This study of Homiletics focuses on four key areas: concept, composition, construction, and communication.
Tuesdays 6p - 8pm on Zoom
Bible Synthesis (Old Testament) - This in-depth course provides the foundation upon which rest many of the cardinal doctrines of the Christian Faith. Synthesis means putting together, as opposed to analysis, which takes part. In this in-depth study, we will approach the Bible as a single unit as we seek to understand its message.
Bible Synthesis (New Testament) - This course enables the student to understand the message of the New Testament in its original context and historical environment, and how to apply it to contemporary issues of Christian faith.
Christ in The Scriptures - This course is an in-depth study of Christ from Genesis to Revelation. Students will see the revelation of Jesus Christ in the Old Testament as it prepares God's people for His full revelation through the Incarnation.
Mondays 6p - 8pm on Zoom
Master's Degree in Christian Education -
Dr. Norma Bryant | Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Ballard
Doctoral Degree in Christian Theology
Dr. Judi Williams | Dr. Bruce McIver
Bible Origin - There are four links in the chain from God to the Church through Inspiration, Canonization, and Transmission. In this in-depth study, students are introduced to the Structure and Divisions of the Bible and the moral beauty of the Bible.
Bible Doctrine I & II - This course study is an in-depth study on the Old Testament period called the Age of the Father, God. Christian Doctrine is the organized exposition of the main doctrines of the Christian Faith. It is to analyze what we as Christians believe about our faith. It is also the completion of studies for Bible Doctrine.
Typology- Typology is a method of biblical interpretation where people, events, and institutions in the Old Testament serve as symbolic 'types' that pint forward to spiritual truths fulfilled in the New Testament. This course, focuses heavily on the Tabernacle of Moses as a central typological structure, revealing deep insights into the person and work of Jesus Christ, the plan of redemption, and the believer's spiritual journey.
Tuesdays 6p - 8pm on Zoom
Pneumatology - This course is designed to examine the nature and character of the Holy Spirit. Through an in-depth study into the Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts of the Spirit, and Ministry Gifts, students gain an understanding and appreciation of the person and ministry of the Holy Spirit, and how the Holy Spirit can be expected to work in the lives of God's people.
Comparative Religions - This course explores and compares the origins, beliefs, rituals, and ideals of the major world religions. The course also familiarizes students with non-Christian religions, cults and the occult. The course will also identify and compare the core beliefs of major Christian denominations.
Thesis- A thesis is required for the doctoral program. Students are required to identify a question or topic, which they then must answer with a sensible argument based on credible research.
Thursdays 6p - 8pm on Zoom