ACADEMICS
UNDERGRADUATE -TH.B.
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