Courses in Biblical Formation

Follow the guided one-year pathway through the Biblical Formation core. Begin with the Waypoint Introduction Seminar, progress through Scripture, doctrine, culture, and formation courses, and complete an oral capstone for each class—all while pacing your weekly work around shared checkpoints.

Scripture Studies

Old Testament: Torah, Prophets, Writings

16 weeks • 4 credits

Instructor: Josh Snell

Three five-week blocks on Torah, Prophets, and Writings— theology, context, and Christ-centered reading. Apologetics on violence, law, and suffering.

New Testament: Gospels & Acts

16 weeks • 4 credits

Instructor: Josh Snell

The Gospels and Acts as the storyline’s climax: who Jesus is and what He commands. Apologetics on Jesus’ divinity and resurrection.

New Testament: Epistles & Revelation

16 weeks • 4 credits

Instructor: Josh Snell

Doctrinal core and pastoral direction of the epistles; Revelation’s vision of worship and hope. Apologetics on whether Paul altered Jesus’ message and how to read Revelation.

New Testament Use of the Old Testament

16 weeks • 4 credits

Instructor: Josh Snell

OT prophecy, types, and fulfillment in Christ; Scripture interpreting Scripture. Apologetics on coherence and alleged “out-of-context” quotations.

Hermeneutics & Interpretation

Hermeneutics

16 weeks • 4 credits

Instructor: Josh Snell

Principles and pitfalls for interpreting Scripture as taught by Jesus, used by the apostles, and practiced by the church. Includes communication of what you learn and apologetics on reliability, contradictions, canon, and translations.

Culture & Discipleship

Biblical Principles of Culture

16 weeks • 4 credits

Instructor: Michael Barros

Christ the King and cultural reconciliation (Rom 14–15). Apologetics on colonialism, pluralism, and whether all religions are the same.

Biblical Spiritual Practices

16 weeks • 4 credits

Instructor: Michael Barros

Biblical grounding for prayer, meditation, fasting, repentance; how to practice these relational privileges. Apologetics on privacy/superstition, divine foreknowledge, and “works”.

Orientation, Seminars & Capstone

Waypoint Introduction Seminar

2 weeks • 1 credit

Instructor: Michael Barros

Orientation to cohort life, technology tools, policies, and study rhythms. Sets expectations for weekly pacing and capstone preparation.

Apologetics Seminar Series

Program-wide • 1 credit

Instructors: Josh Snell & Michael Barros

Supplemental Q&A modules addressing common questions about Scripture, Jesus, the church, miracles, ethics, and spiritual practices.

Course Capstone Conversations

30 minutes • Oral examination

Evaluators: Course faculty

Record a topical discussion with 1–2 peers from your cohort. Faculty evaluate each participant’s mastery and assign remedial work or one-on-one follow up when needed.

Note: Capstone conversations may be recorded in English or a student’s native language—we handle translation as needed. Learn more about pacing and technology on the How it Works page.

Associate Specializations (coming soon)

Associate of Biblical Studies

Course list coming soon

Deeper study in biblical theology, languages, and exegesis. Detailed syllabi forthcoming.

Associate of Christian Evangelization

Course list coming soon

Focus on evangelism, missiology, and disciple-making in diverse contexts. Detailed syllabi forthcoming.

Associate of Classical Christian Studies

Course list coming soon

Explore the Great Tradition, classical liberal arts, and Christian paideia. Detailed syllabi forthcoming.

Associate Research Seminar

Capstone • Coming soon

Cohorts reconvene for collaborative research, peer review, and public witness projects before graduation.