Deacon Curriculum

A course in the basic principles of interpretation of the Holy Scriptures. Special attention will be given to the grammatico-historical method.

This course is a reasoned explanation of the Sovereignty of God and the Reformed interpretation of salvation.

This course examines the relation between predestination and creation, God’s omniscience, His eternal decrees, redemption, and free will.

This course examines the inspiration, authority, and infallibility of the Bible. The student will come to learn that the Bible is the only source of truth.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the study of God, man, covenant, Christ and salvation, the study of the church and its functions, and last things or end times. Special emphasis will be given to the biblical and historical context and development of Reformational theology.

This course will establish the basic principles for the defense of the Christian Faith. Attention will be given to a Christian theory of knowledge. This is also an introduction to Christian philosophy that will lead the student to construct a philosophical system based on the Bible alone.

A clear, scriptural exposition of the place of the law in the life of the Christian. Emphasis will be given to show the danger of Antinomianism, while also avoiding legalism.

A survey of the history of the Christian church from A.D. 33 to the present, including a comprehensive section on the church in the United States and Canada.

A survey of the content and history of the Old and New Testament. Special emphasis will be given to the covenantal themes given in the progression of revelation.

A study in the principles of biblical counseling. Special emphasis will be given to the Nouthetic method of counseling.

An examination of the Shorter Catechism with Scriptural proofs and explanations.

A study of the biblical basis and defense of the Presbyterian form of Church Government.

The history and development of the Presbyterian Church, from its ideological conception in Geneva to Scotland and America.

A study of the ministry of evangelism from the Prince of Preachers, Charles Spurgeon.

A study of practical, biblical advice on Christ-centered family living, emphasizing communication with family members, family guidance and discipline.

This course gives the student the scientific understanding and defense of Biblical Creationism.

A course covering the qualification and duties for the office of Deacon. There is a practicum required for the completion of this course of study.

* Those in other Reformed Denominations (Reformed Baptist, Reformed Episcopal, Christian Reformed, etc.), will need to substitute their own denominational history with arrangements made through Thornwell.

	Message from the President		Elder Curriculum
	Message from The Academic Dean		Deacon Curriculum
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	Financial Information		Mentor Application form (PDF)