Undergraduate

Bachelor of Theology (Th.B)

PURPOSE

The Bachelor of Theology is designed to provide increased knowledge of the Bible and its interpretation to prepare students for local church ministries and to supply a foundation for graduate theologcial studies through deepening knowledge and interpretation of the Bible.

TH.B DEGREE OBJECTIVES

Students graduating with the Bachelor of Theology degree will be able to do the following:

1. Develop increased Bible and theological knowledge

2. Facilitate interpretation of Scripture using appropriate hermeneutical principles

3. Encourage formulation of theological beliefs based on biblical and historical perspectives

4. Progress in the practice of classical spiritual disciplines

5. Develop a Great Commission perspective that is demonstrated by skills in evangelism, equipping disciples, preaching and teaching, corporate worship, and leadership.

CURRICULUM

General Education 36 hrs

EN101 English Composition I 3 hrs

EN102 English Composition II 3 hrs

PH302 Critical Thinking 3 hrs

SO201 Introduction to Sociology 3hrs

BN170 Introduction to Business and Finance 3 hrs

CM110 Basic Communication 3 hrs

CP101 Introduction to Computers 3 hrs

PH301 Introduction to Philosophy 3 hrs

HT105 History of the Western World 3 hrs

HT415 Introduction to Ethics 3 hrs

HT411 World Religions 3 hrs

Select one: 3 hrs

PY251 Marriage and Family

PY101 Introduction to Psychology

Christian Ministry 36 hrs

BS105 Background of the Bible 3hrs

BS111 Old Testament Theology 3 hrs

BS112 New Testament Theology 3 hrs

HT100 History of Christianity I 3 hrs

HT101 History of Christianity II 3 hrs

HT110 Baptist History 3 hrs

HT350 Christian Doctrine I 3 hrs

HT351 Christian Doctrine II 3 hrs

HT400 Christian Ethics 3 hrs

PM201 Personal Evangelism and Discipleship 3 hrs

PM301 Global Missions 3 hrs

PM410 Pastoral Care & Ministry 3 hrs

Theology Major 39 hrs

ED210 Christian Leadership 3 hrs

ED302 Bible Study Methods 3 hrs

ED306 Bible Teaching Methods 3 hrs

ED405 Making Disciples 3 hrs

BS320 Pentateuch 3 hrs

BS323 Historical Books 3 hrs

BS326 Major Prophets of the Old Testament 3 hrs

BS350 The Gospels 3 hrs

BS353 The Acts and Pauline Letters 3 hrs

BS356 General Epistles 3 hrs

MS250 Introduction to Cross-Cultural Studies 3 hrs

MS310 Introduction to Church Planting 3 hrs

MS315 Strategies and Methods for Church Planting 3 hrs

Theology Electives 9 hrs

Total Credit Hours 120 Hrs