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1. Syllabus 

2. Learning Objectives- Learning objectives clearly define what students should know or be able to do by the end of a lesson or course. 

3. Article (scholarly-informed educational article)

4. 20 Key Points

5.  Carrying the Discussion Forward

6. Supplementary Q & A: Three types of questions with answers: Discussion, Critical Thinking, & Exegetical. 

7. Kahoot Review Quiz-This is a practice test that will help you retain the material.

8. Final Exam- This is the element from which your grade will be derived.

9.  List of Sources

10. CEC Credit (s) + Certificate of Completion For Passing the Final Quiz with a Minimum 70%.

11. Open Badges are available  

Format:

Syllabus- A syllabus is a concise course guide that outlines learning objectives, topics, expectations, grading, and schedules. It helps students understand what they’ll learn, how they’ll be assessed, and what is required to succeed. It also serves as a contract between the instructor and the students. 

Article, 20 Key Points, Carrying the Discussion Forward, and List of Sources—provides a comprehensive and layered learning experience that caters to multiple cognitive and pedagogical needs. The article serves as the narrative core, offering depth, historical context, and theological analysis. This extended treatment of the topic builds a foundational understanding and models scholarly writing and interpretation, which are essential for students of theology, church history, or biblical studies.

Including "20 Key Points" serves a dual purpose: reinforcing comprehension and aiding retention. This section distills the article into its most important takeaways, making it ideal for quick review, note-taking, and assessment preparation. It supports sequential learning by clearly organizing content to enhance clarity and structure. For educators, it provides ready-made material for quizzes or guided classroom discussion, and for learners, it acts as a scaffold to help them digest and internalize complex ideas.

"Carrying the Discussion Forward" encourages critical thinking and dialogue, helping learners transition from passive readers to active participants. This section enables them to evaluate, question, and apply what they’ve learned, fostering higher-order thinking skills aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy. Finally, 

Supplementary Q & A: Three types of questions with answers: Discussion, Critical Thinking, & Exegetical. These questions & answers add utility to the resource by providing contextual affirmation tools to deepen & reinforce understanding.

Providing students with questions and answers offers clear, practical benefits:

• Reinforces learning by engaging students actively.
  
  

• Builds biblical understanding through guided interpretation.
  
  

• Equips for apologetics by addressing objections and clarifying doctrine.
  
  

• Connects theology to life by applying truths personally.
  
  

• Encourages discussion and deeper reflection in group settings.
  
  

• Supports study and review with concise, accessible summaries.
  
  

In short, Q&A helps students understand, defend, and live out their faith more effectively.

1. Discussion Questions – These invite reflection on key theological truths, such as Jesus’ identity as both “Son” and “Lord,” encouraging group or personal engagement.

2. Critical Thinking Questions – These challenge readers to evaluate implications, defend their doctrine, and consider counterarguments, thereby sharpening their doctrinal understanding.

3. Exegetical Questions – Focused on specific passages (e.g., John 8:58, Psalm 110:1), these draw out meaning from the biblical text, helping students interpret Scripture accurately.

"Kahoot Review Quiz" - This is a practice test designed to help you retain the material.

"Final Exam"- This is the element from which your grade will be derived.

The "List of Sources" affirms academic integrity and equips readers for deeper independent study. The format encourages intellectual curiosity and scholarly discipline by modeling responsible citation and drawing from respected theological and historical works.

Students can take a quiz to receive continuing education credit and a Certificate for each micro-course.

Micro Courses:  

1.  MC1001 How the Apostles Changed the World  6/11/2025 

Course Description:

MC1001 is a one- (CE) credit micro-course that explores the extraordinary impact of the Apostles of Jesus Christ on the spiritual, cultural, and historical development of the world. Through a layered learning format—featuring a scholarly-informed educational article, 20 key points, guided discussion questions, and sourced references—students will examine how the Apostles spread the gospel, shaped early Church structure, contributed to Scripture, and influenced ethics, education, and civilization. This course offers a concise yet rich foundation for understanding the enduring legacy of the Apostolic mission and its relevance for faith, leadership, and contemporary global Christianity. 

2. MC1002 Jesus’ Godhood & Identity 7/725 

Course Description:

This microcourse explores the foundational Christian doctrine that Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully man. Through a structured study of key Old and New Testament texts—including Isaiah 9:6, John 1:1, John 8:58, Colossians 1, and Hebrews 1—students will examine how Scripture, apostolic testimony, and early Church Fathers affirm Jesus’ divine identity. The course defines essential theological terms (e.g., Logos, I AM, firstborn, express image), distinguishes orthodox from heretical views, and connects Christ’s deity to worship, salvation, and the Church’s sacramental life. Learners will engage with classical commentaries, discussion questions, and a Kahoot review to prepare for the final exam. Completion (Min. 70%) earns 1 CEC credit and a certificate of completion.

3. MC1003: Guardian Angels in Scripture: A Topical Study of Their Identity, Function, and Relevance

Course Description:

This micro-course offers a focused biblical and theological examination of guardian angels as revealed throughout Scripture. Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, the course explores the identity, roles, and ongoing relevance of these spiritual beings in God's redemptive plan. Students are introduced to foundational passages such as Psalm 91, Daniel 10, and Matthew 18:10, which present guardian angels as ministering spirits tasked with divine protection, guidance, and intervention.

This course examines the views of scholars such as Michael Heiser, Clinton Arnold, and classic commentators, including Wesley, Clarke, and Burkitt, on the subject.  This micro-course provides theological insight into the heavenly hierarchy, angelic functions, and their relationship to the elect. The course examines the heavenly council motif, the watcher angels of Daniel, and the angelic ministry to Christ and His followers. Intertestamental literature (e.g., Tobit) and rabbinic sources (e.g., Rashi) offer cultural and historical context that deepen the student’s understanding of angelic guardianship in Jewish and early Christian thought.

Practical application is emphasized through pastoral reflections on spiritual warfare, suffering, and divine providence. Students learn how the doctrine of guardian angels, while mysterious, affirms God's active care and should inspire spiritual awareness, humility, and prayerful dependence on God. The course concludes with a review quiz, final exam, and certification, offering 1 Continuing Education Credit (CEC) through Academy Techne EDU – School of Theology.

4.  MC1004: Christian Discipleship

Christian discipleship is more than belief—it is a lifelong journey of following Jesus in obedience, intimacy, and purpose. This course examines the divine call to discipleship as it unfolds through Scripture, from God's covenant with Abraham to Christ's command to "make disciples of all nations." Learners will explore how discipleship is rooted in surrender, formed by discipline, and shaped in community.

Students will engage with biblical texts, classical theological voices, and spiritual disciplines that define the life of a disciple. Themes include self-denial, daily obedience, prayer, fasting, evangelism, fellowship, worship, and confession. Special emphasis will be placed on the practical integration of these practices into daily life and ministry.

Through weekly readings, interactive discussions, journaling, and assessments, students will not only gain an understanding of the theological framework of discipleship but also grow in personal holiness and mission. By the end of the course, each student will have developed a personalized discipleship plan to guide ongoing spiritual growth and ministry effectiveness.

5. MC:1005 (Christophany) Seeing Christ Before the Manger

This study examines the identity of the "Angel of the Lord" across the Old and New Testaments, with a particular focus on the hypothesis that these appearances represent Christophanies, or pre-incarnate manifestations of Christ. Drawing on classic commentators such as Augustine, Wesley, Clarke, and Rashi, as well as modern scholarship from Heiser, Hurtado, Wright, and others, the article surveys key biblical passages from Genesis through Revelation. The analysis highlights the Angel’s unique roles in intercession, judgment, covenant guidance, and acceptance of worship—functions that align with divine prerogatives and foreshadow Christ’s mediatorial office. Special attention is given to ritual, ceremonial, and covenantal contexts, showing how Christophanies anticipate and prepare for the complete revelation of Christ in the New Testament. While acknowledging alternative rabbinic and interfaith interpretations, this work situates the Angel of the Lord within a Christological framework that emphasizes continuity in salvation history, the progressive revelation of the Trinity, and the assurance of Christ’s eternal presence with His people.