HISTORICAL CHRISTIANITY AND WORLD VIEWS (HT504)
ESSENTIAL DOCTRINES OF HISTORIC CHRISTIANITY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides an overview of various theological cults and occult groups that are at odds with the essential doctrines of historic Christianity. It helps give the student a solid foundation for understanding the basic tenets of Christianity, the authenticity of the Bible, and differing theological cultures that have strayed from those truths.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
► To understand the essential doctrines of historic Christianity.
► To become more confident in the authority and authenticity of the Bible.
► To learn the definition of cult.
► To gain knowledge of the confusing doctrines, evangelistic strategies, and lifestyle of various cults.
► To learn to witness, show Christian love, and pray for those caught up in the cults.
► To learn to do spiritual battle in prayer with demonic forces that hold these people in darkness and confusion.
COURSE ACADEMICS
This course is worth four quarter units of credit in the degree programs of Embassy College.
Your Instructor
Dr. Stanley Fleming has been in ministry for over 30 years as Christian educator, lead pastor, apologist, and mission’s pastor. He is the president of Gate Breaker Ministries, a mobile ministry, through which he has ministered in dozens of countries. He has a two degrees in education (University of Nevada; Whitworth College) and a doctorate of practical ministry (Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry).
He is the author of several books, including the Lasting Legacy, the History of the Early Church. Dr. Stanley has two degrees in education and a doctorate in ministry. He and his wife, Kathleen, reside in the Boise, ID area.