Apologetics: An introduction to developing a reasoned response to critics of the Christian faith. This course examines the relative value of evidence as provided by logic, history, archeology and Scripture in confronting anti-theistic thought, and balances this with the inherent value and necessity of presuppositionalism. (1 credit-hour — 2nd year)

Bible Study Methods: A study of the principles of inductive Bible study focusing on the three major steps of observation, interpretation and application. These steps are presented in detail and the students’ skills are developed as the principles are applied to the study of several biblical passages. Emphasis is given to the study of the Bible in its historical and grammatical context, from both analytical and synthetic perspectives with a view to the primary purpose of Bible study - changed lives. Included in the course is a brief summary of various inadequate approaches to Bible study which have historically led to doctrinal aberrations and misuse of the Scriptures. (3 credit-hours — 1st year)

Biblical Communication I: An introduction to basic communication theory and skills, emphasizing the use of the principles learned in Bible Study Methods to develop and deliver an expositional message that is biblically accurate, clear, interesting and relevant. To satisfy the requirements of the course, students must speak before the class twice. The first speaking assignment is a six-minute evangelistic testimony of the student’s salvation experience and life in Christ, following a predetermined format. The second speaking assignment is a ten-minute expositional message which the student will have derived from a selected biblical text, using a four-step process - 1) exegesis of the text 2) an exegetical outline, 3) an expositional and 4) an homiletical outline. In addition, the student will develop these three types of outlines for two other biblical passages. (2 credit-hours — 2nd year)

Biblical Communication II: A course designed to build upon and continue the development and refinement of skills learned in Biblical Communication I. Students will complete two speaking assignments - a ten and a fifteen-minute message. As in Biblical Communication I, all messages will be video-taped and the students will be involved in the evaluation process.(2 credit-hours — 2nd year)

Biblical Communication III: Students give one 20-minute message in this course which is video-taped and evaluated. (1 credit-hour — 2nd year)

Biblical Counseling I: A basic introduction to biblical counseling that surveys and evaluates the major theories and methods that characterize various counseling approaches as practiced today. Emphasis will be given to developing a balanced nouthetic approach to counseling that focuses on the sufficiency of the Bible in meeting man’s needs in every area of life, as well as the authority and responsibility of believers to minister to those needs. (1 credit-hour — 1st or 2nd year)

Biblical Counseling II: A study of the application of nouthetic counseling principles to various real-life situations including camp-counseling, counseling in relation to personal and mass evangelism, follow-up and discipleship, and informal counseling of one’s peers. (1 credit-hour — 1st or 2nd year)

Biblical Ethics: A study of issues in ethics within the framework of a biblical theology. Attention will be given to the concept of absolute truth and biblical mandates, as well as general and specific cases of moral dilemma which lack clear biblical instruction. The course will provide scriptural guidelines that help in deciding between various alternatives of which all are less-than-desirable. (1 credit-hour — 1st or 2nd year)

Bible Survey: A diachronic and synthetic survey of the entire Bible focusing on each book's historical background, literary structure, overall theme and message and general content in the progress of revelation. Bible history is divided into 8 eras and each book of the Bible is studied in its historical context and generally in the order in which they were written (as opposed to their order in the Bible). Upon completion of this course the student should know the major theme and basic content of each book and be able to "talk through" the Bible from an historical perspective. (15 credit-hours — 1st and 2nd year)

Biblical Theology: The Biblical Theology course builds on and supplements the Bible Survey course by providing a theological summary for each of the historical eras from Genesis through Acts and the theology of the authors of the letters in the New Testament. Together, these courses help the student to think through the events of the Bible from an historical perspective and to synthesize the major doctrines of the Bible from both a traditional systematic theology perspective and from the perspective of the progress of revelation. (2 credit-hours — 2nd year)

Christian Education, Introduction to: A study of the educational ministry of the local church and other organizations dedicated to equipping believers for a life of service to the Lord. The focus will be on the fundamentals of a Bible-centered educational program, setting teaching and learning objectives, basic principles of effective Bible teaching and communication, and lesson preparation. (1 credit-hour — 1st or 2nd year)

Christian Family, The: A study of what it means to have a Christ-honoring marriage and family. Topics include “Steps-toward Marriage and Choosing a Mate,” “Child-discipleship and Discipline,” “Conflict Resolution,” “The Role of the Husband / Wife,” “Spiritual Oneness in the Home,” among others. (1 credit-hour — 2nd year)

Church History: A survey of Christianity from the first century to the present. Emphasis will be given to the major persons, events, and theological developments that have shaped the course of church history during the last 2000 years. (2 credit-hours — 1st or 2nd year)

Church in Hungary, The: A broad survey of the history of the church in Hungary. This course studies the transition from paganism to Catholicism under the reign of Hungary’s founding King, traces the development of Christianity through the eras of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation, and analyzes the political and religious forces of the past 200 years that have shaped the present-day situation. (1 credit-hour — 2nd year)

Church Planting: A study of the principles and procedures in establishing new churches and branch works. The course will include a study of the theology and examples found in the New Testament concerning churches and church planting. It will also involve practical considerations for both home-country and cross-cultural church planting that would draw from the Bible, case studies, and research conducted in this area of ministry. (1 credit-hour — 2nd year)

Conflict of the Ages: A panoramic study of God’s work from the Creation to the Final Judgment and the New Creation within a dispensational framework and understanding of the Scriptures and history. The emphasis and unifying theme of the course follows God’s purposes and program of establishing His kingdom of righteousness and Satan’s opposition to that program. The course traces Satan’s persistent attempts to thwart God’s plan and God’s consistent promises and provisions for ultimate victory which He decisively achieves at the end of the age. (2 credit-hours — 1st or 2nd year)

Creationism: An overview and evaluation of the main issues in the Evolution versus Special Creation controversy using a blend of the “Scientific Creationism” and “Biblical Creationism” approaches. The intelligent design / creationism model is demonstrated to be the best explanation of the scientific, archeological and geological evidence, while the main weaknesses of the evolutionary model are also exposed on the basis of this same data. The evidence is also evaluated in light of the biblical record of the Creation and Noah’s Flood. (2 credit-hours — 2nd year)

Critique of the Charismatic Movement: An in-depth look at the Charismatic Movement from both theological and historical perspectives. The major distinctive beliefs and practices of the Pentecostal / Charismatic movement will be evaluated in light of the Scriptures. The purpose of the course is to equip the student to responsibly handle relevant biblical texts concerning signs and wonders in both the Old and New Testaments and the work of the Holy Spirit in the present age. The student will be able to provide a biblical response to the experiences and claims of this movement.(2 credit-hours — 2nd year)

Cults, The: A study of the common characteristics of cults in general and selected cults in particular. Through this study the student is made aware of what defines a cult and how to spot identifying marks of cultic groups, This study also surveys some of the most common cults, including their origins, characteristics and doctrinal deviations. It concludes with practical instruction concerning how to reach people who have been involved with or are currently in a cult. (1 credit-hour — 1st or 2nd year)

Demons and the Occult: A brief study of the nature and dangers of the occult. This course study also deals with the issues of demonic attack and possession. The course emphasizes the sufficiency of Scripture as the biblical basis for dealing with these problems. In addition, practical instruction is given in how to relate these truths to the believer’s personal life and ministry to others. (1 credit-hour — 2nd year)

English I, II, III: Required of most Hungarian students and most foreign students whose mother-tongue is not English. A placement exercise is given at the beginning of each year. (3 credit-hours — 1st and 2nd year)
 
Hungarian I, II, III: Required of foreign students whose mother_tongue is English and offered as an option for other foreign students depending on their proficiency in English. (3 credit-hours — 1st and 2nd year)

Follow-up and Discipleship: A study of biblical discipleship as taught and modeled in the New Testament. Students learn how to personally disciple new believers and also help those grow spiritually who have been believers for a longer time. There is also instruction concerning how to implement an effective follow-up program in the local church. (1 credit-hour — 1st or 2nd year)

New Testament Backgrounds: A brief survey of the inter-testamental period and the forces which led to the development of the 1st-century world. Emphasis is given to understanding the political, cultural and religious world in which Jesus and the Apostles lived and ministered. (1 credit-hour — 1st year)

Old Testament Backgrounds: A survey of the historical, geographical, political and cultural setting of the Old Testament. Emphasis is given to understanding the physical features of the Holy Land as the “playing board” upon which biblical history developed. (1 credit-hour — 1st year)

Personal Evangelism: A study of the principles and practice of personal, one-on-one evangelism. This course focuses on the content of the Gospel and its effective presentation in both direct and lifestyle forms of personal evangelism. After completing the classroom work, students and staff travel into Budapest for several hours of  ministry. Second-year students take the lead in helping first-year students during this ministry opportunity. (1 credit-hour — 1st year)

Open-Air Evangelism: A study of the principles and techniques necessary to effectively present the Gospel and bring the lost to a saving knowledge of Christ “on the streets.” This course builds on the Personal Evangelism course in the first year, reviewing the content of the Gospel and its effective presentation in public and in one-on-one conversations. After completing the classroom work, students and staff travel into Budapest for several hours of  ministry. Second-year students take the lead in helping first-year students during this ministry opportunity. (1 credit-hour — 2nd year)

Understanding Roman Catholicism: A study of Roman Catholic theology using a compilation of material from Catholic documents, including catechisms, theological works and the Vatican II documents. The course takes the form of comparative theology as Catholic doctrine and dogma is studied in light of Scripture, with the goal being that the student will be able to more effectively share the good news of personal salvation and assurance of that salvation in Christ alone. (2 credit-hours — 2nd year)

Survey of Theology: An introductory survey of the ten major Bible doctrines as typically represented in systematic theology (Bibliology, Theology Proper, Angeology, Anthropology, Hamartiology, Christology, Pneumatology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology and Eschatology). This course is designed to provide the student with a fundamental working knowledge of correct Bible doctrine and to prepare the student for the Comprehensive Bible Survey course and the various exposition courses taught by the visiting lecturers. (3 credit-hours — 1st year)

WOL Bible Clubs: Bible Clubs have been an important part of the overall ministry of Word of Life for over 40 years. The Bible Club ministry is designed to be “the best friend the local church can have” through the evangelism and discipleship of youth, as well as leadership training for club leaders in the church. This course introduces the student to the history and philosophy of the Bible Club ministry, and provides an overview of the various practical aspects of leading a Word of Life Bible Club that will be both exciting and  effective. (1 credit-hour — 1st year)

World Missions, Introduction to: An introductory study of world missions that includes a survey of the biblical theology that forms the basis, reason and purpose of world missions, a brief history of missions, an overview of the philosophy and function of faith-mission agencies in general, the role and responsibilities of the individual missionary, and a look at current trends in missiology. (1 credit-hour — 2nd year)

World Religions: A broad survey of the history and basic tenets of the major non-Christian religions of the world. Emphasis will be given to evaluating the claims of these religions in light of biblical truth and formulating a biblically informed response to them with a view to more effective evangelization and discipleship. (1 credit-hour — 1st or 2nd year)