YEAR ONE
This class is a deep dive into the belly of the book of Jonah (pun intended), utilizing it to teach you how to read, understand, and apply the Bible. You will learn how to distinguish and interpret the various biblical literary genres. You will discover the macro narrative of Scripture. You will establish convictions about the primacy of authorial intent. And you will read Jonah more times than you can imagine.
In this class, you will establish your biblical theological footing. You will see patterns and themes and narrative “easter eggs” that captivate the imagination and foreshadow amazing realities. You will memorize an outline of the entire Pentateuch, and you will be better ready to navigate life by adhering to the fixed points of the ancient Word.
This class will deepen your love for God’s Word in ways you probably wouldn’t have imagined. You will unlock the Christocentric focus of the Old Testament. You will begin to put into practice your biblical theological method through writing and presentation. Now you’re truly learning how to wield the Sword.
Long before the Pioneers, Pilgrims, and Puritans, the seeds of Western Civilization were planted by the Ancients. To understand our modern age, we need a history of the ages.
This class is a survey of Western thought as well as an overview of Church history. You will be amazed by the powerful influence that ideas can have—even really old ones. This class gives you a foundation for understanding culture.
What is government? What do politics have to do with faith? This class focuses on Christian political theory and the history of American government rising from the influence of Christianity. You will study foundational American documents like the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. This class prepares you to think and act biblically as a Christian and citizen.
This capstone class faces the hot button cultural issues of our day head-on and gives students the opportunity to practice critiquing culture through the lens of biblical truth. Through reading, presentations, and debate, you will learn how to think on your feet and articulate truth. Leaders have to know how to communicate and persuade. This class will prepare you for just that.
Doctrine is not a dry document on the wall of a museum. It is a map that reveals the adventure of following Jesus. Theology is the ministry of reality; it opens our eyes to see things the way they are, igniting our imagination to live courageously and faithfully in God’s world. This class covers the doctrines of revelation, Scripture, the attributes of God, and the Trinity.
Building on the theme that doctrine and discipleship are companions, you will gain a practical understanding of mankind, sin, and salvation. The theological focus begins to highlight God the Son, Jesus Christ, who is Savior and Lord. You will learn the doctrines of creation, providence, man, sin, angels and demons, Christ, and Salvation.
In this final Vector theology class, you will be equipped to live as a Spirit-filled believer. The emphasis moves to God the Holy Spirit. You will learn the doctrines of the Holy Spirit, the Church, Heaven and Hell, and eschatology.
In this class, you will learn and develop spiritual disciplines. You will not only discover the biblical basis for these disciplines, you will be given opportunities to practice them. A thriving relationship with Christ is the bedrock of your character. This class helps you get the important things right.
Do you know where your life is going? Have you charted a course for faithfulness and fruitfulness? This class gives you practical tools for making a life plan. This is an exercise
that you will be able to use for the rest of your life. Additionally, you will unpack the characteristics of biblical manhood and womanhood, and you will gain tools to practically prepare for the glorious covenant of marriage.
This class is a philosophical journey through economic systems. You will be surprised to learn that economics is unavoidably theological. You will also learn practical tools for wise financial stewardship.
Take a deep dive into the writings of one of the greatest thinkers in the history of the Church. C.S. Lewis was masterful, whether he was writing children’s fantasy, sophisticated sci-fi, devotional reflections, or studious theology. He did all of it with remarkable skill. The beauty of the Christian worldview permeates through everything Lewis wrote. This class is nothing short of a rollicking good time
Apologetics is the art of interpreting reality through the lens of God’s truth. It is the expression, not just of truth, but of the goodness and beauty that comes with it. The Christian worldview speaks for itself when it is displayed well through conversations, questions, answers, listening, challenging, and engaging. This class is a rigorous and engaging training that prepares you to bring the Christian worldview into real life relationships and conversations.
YEAR TWO
The incarnation of God is the greatest miracle/mystery in all of history. The Bible gives us four unique accounts of this Christ event. Discover the intentional strategies of each gospel writer as he puts forth the story of Jesus Christ with profound theological and historical significance. Continue the plotline into the days of the early Church - the inauguration of our age.
The practical application of spiritual disciplines and apologetics to defend against spiritual forces of darkness personally, corporately as churchmen, and culturally as Christians in society. Spiritual warfare is not optional for the Christian, it is reality in a world where there is more going on than what is visible. What are the weapons of our warfare? How do we train? How do we fight? This class will prepare you to lead a life with your shield up and your sword drawn.
A survey of great men who faced dragons as real as any of the fire-breathing kind. History is rife with real heroes of mythical proportions. Some were kings, some were commoners. There is hardly a more captivating way to learn history than through the biographical study of specific human characters whose shoulders we stand on. This class will tell the stories and share the lessons of the perilous and triumphant lives of non-fiction dragon slayers through the centuries.
Pure myth is a myth. Stories that reach mythological status do so not because they deny the real world but because they resonate deeply with reality. Encounter the world-building of one of the greatest creative minds to ever have lived as you explore Middle Earth through Tolkien’s unparalleled narrative prose. The story may be fiction, but the encoded truths are as real as it gets.
This isn’t just another self-help lecture—this is a deep dive into real wisdom from real people who have actually achieved something in life. We’ve handpicked proven men who have walked the path, overcome challenges, and built legacies. Their insights aren’t theoretical; they’re battle-tested and life-changing. If you’re ready to learn from those who’ve been where you want to go, this class will equip you with the mindset, strategies, and hard truths to transform your life.
An exegetical deep dive into the theology, themes, and ongoing transformative power of the Apostle Paul’s biblical writings. Paul towers in history as one of the most influential men to have ever lived. The letters he wrote, canonized in the New Testament Scriptures, are in many ways the theological texts that launched the Church.
An exploration of the bloodiest conflict of the 20th Century with special focus on operation D-Day. Who were the antagonizers and tyrants? Who were the bulldog patriots and the reluctant leaders? Who were the ordinary boys that stormed beaches and jumped out of planes? What was the impact of this terrible moment in which the world teetered on the brink of destruction? This class will unveil the minds of maniacs, generals and common soldiers alike. It will astonish you and equip you in ways you might not expect.
​A journey through select texts that built the West. It has been said that the pen is mightier than the sword. There is more to this than most realize. Over the centuries, culture wars have been waged with ideas, the kind that prove to be true in the real world. Empires have come and gone, but a shocking number of books have remained. These texts, in outlasting empires, have truly shaped the world.
​Unlock the ancient text through a focused deep dive into the discipline of Biblical Theology. Learn the sophisticated narrative themes, and Christocentricty of the Old Testament. See how the New Testament uses and builds upon the Old Testament. This class will equip you to not just be biblically literate, but biblically competent. You will see the unity of Scripture like never before, gaining tools and practice in discovering and applying the Bible’s use of the Bible.
The Apostle John, from the island of Patmos, penned the most controversial, least understood, but most talked about book in the Bible. And it just so happens to be the grand finale of the whole thing. From the apocalypse, to the millennium, to the mark of the beast, Revelation packs a punch. Everyone wants to know how the world will end. Explore the theology of the future and the implications for today.
In the hopeful, untamed land of 18th century colonial America, Jonathan Edwards was born. His deep heritage and lasting legacy indicate that here was a man upon whom converged the tidal wave of the past Reformation, the pioneering spirit of the Puritans, and the future horizon of the Evangelical Church. A contemporary of Edwards was the human typhoon of a man, George Whitefield, whose preaching took the American colonies by storm. From the Spirit-filled lives of these men flowed the Great Awakening, the heritage of the American Church - a heritage we would do well to recover today, a heritage of truth on fire.
The icon of the Western Man in many ways reached its zenith in the Western genre of fiction. Countless books gave way to an entourage of cinematic portrayals. Few narrative character types possess the enthralling level of mystique and awe like the American Cowboy. The shapes of these stories are often simple, yet profound. A pure display of good vs evil. A plot that always demands a man to do the right thing, even at great cost to himself. This class is a premiere experience of the art of story, packed with leadership lessons, all through the lens of the master of the Western, Louis L’Amour.
Politics is theology. This is why Augustine wrote about the city of God and the city of Man. This is why Constantine outlawed public pagan sacrifices. This is why Alfred the Great defended his people against the Vikings. This is why Richard the Lionheart crusaded. This is why Martin Luther stood trial before Charles V. And this is why the American founding fathers set up a constitutional republic. Jesus is King of kings, quite literally. Learn to deeply understand and live in light of this truth as a Christian citizen.
Intellectual rigor with soft hands is self-defeating. Train hard three days a week, guided by experienced coaching. Develop a disciplined body to sharpen a focused mind. We train not for ourselves, but for others, ready to serve and accomplish the calling God has placed on our lives. Set personal goals, compete in teams, and track your overall progress in strength, endurance, and agility.
