Religion Programs of Study
Program Description
The degrees offered in Divinity are awarded to students completing 64 credit hours for Associate of Arts; an additional 64 credit hours for Bachelor of Arts; 48 Credit hours for Master and 68 Credit Hours for Doctorate. This program is designed to combine the core classes’ electives, and special topics with the general requirement for completion of each degree study.
program objectives
The objectives of these programs are basic to the institution’s general purpose and philosophy, and are in keeping with the objectives of the particular concentration. Specifically, these programs of study enable students to:
1. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the Bible, including a comprehensive understanding of the major books on Human Services
2. Develop an understanding of the underlying principles of Biblical
interpretation;
3. Apply correct biblical principles in decision making and personal Christian
growth;
4. Make effective use of the Bible in a particular ministry of general Christian
service;
5. Develop a understanding of the historical application Human Services of
religion in America and elsewhere;
6. Develop a working knowledge of various manuscripts and translation of
the Bible;
7. Achieve skills in research methodology and preparation of major research
projects.
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor Degree
- Master Degree
- Doctorate Degree
Prior Knowledge/prerequisites
The prerequisite for enrollment in the Associate of Arts in Religion is a GED or High School Diploma. For enrollment in the Bachelor of Arts in Religion is in earned Associate of Arts in Religion. For enrollment in the Master of Arts in Religion is an earned degree in Bachelor of Arts in Religion. For enrollment in the Doctor of Arts in Religion is an earned degree in Master of Arts in Religion. These prerequisites should include a minimum of 19 credit hours in Bible.
Course # Course Name Credit
En-131 English Grammar 3 credit hours
En-132 English Composition 3 credit hours
Bi-122 O.T Survey 2 credit hours
Bi-123 N.T. Survey 2 credit hours
Bi-134 Manners & Customs I 3 credit hours
Bi-135 Manners & Customs II 3 credit hours
Ph-122 Beginning Hermeneutics 3 credit hours
Mi-123 Missions 3 credit hours
Pr-200 Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours
Bi-131 The Pentateuch 3 credit hours
Bi-127 Biblical Backgrounds 3 credit hours
Ce-122 Teaching Techniques 2 credit hours
Ma-131 Basic Mathematics 3 credit hours
Sp-131 Speech Communications 3 credit hours
Bi-132 Israel’s History 3 credit hours
Bi-136 The Gospels 3 credit hours
Mi-121 Evangelism 3 credit hours
Th-221 Bible Doctrine I 2 credit hours
Th-222 Bible Doctrine II 2 credit hours
Bi-233 Bible Archeology 3 credit hours
Ce-231 Childhood Education 3 credit hours
Th-331 Systematic Theology I 3 credit hours
Th-332 systematic Theology II 3 credit hours
Total 64 credit hours
Course # Course Name Credit
Ps-331 General Psychology 3 credit hours
Bi-324 Minor Prophets 3 credit hours
Bi-329 Galatians & Ephesians 3 credit hours
Bi-231 Acts & Pauline Epistles 3 credit hours
Ce-331 Christian Teaching 3 credit hours
Phil-431 Biblical Reasoning 3 credit hours
Ce-431 External Education 3 credit hours
Ce-434 Church Education 3 credit hours
Ce-335 Christian School Teaching I 3 credit hours
Ce-336 Christian School Teaching II 3 credit hours
Ph-332 Apologetics I 3 credit hours
Ph-333 Apologetic II 3 credit hours
Bi-322 Intro. to O.T. Prophets 3 credit hours
Bi-324 Minor Prophets 3 credit hours
Bi-329 Galatians & Ephesians 3 credit hours
Phil-431 Biblical Reasoning 3 credit hours
Th-421 Law and Grace 3 credit hours
Th-422 The Holy Spirit 3 credit hours
Th-433 Facing the World: Political, Theology and Mercy 3 credit hours
Th-437 Bible and Ethics in Christian Life 3 credit hours
Th-488 Foundations for Understanding
Authority in the Church 4 credit hours
Total 64 credit hours
Course # Course Name Credit
Bi-522 Genesis 3 credit hours
Bi-523 Hebrews 3 credit hours
Bi-524 Seminar (Select topic) 3 credit hours
Bi-531 The Life of Christ 3 credit hours
Bi-532 Mosaic Writings 3 credit hours
Bi-533 Romans 3 credit hours
Bi-534 The Gospel of John 3 credit hours
Bi-536 Biblical Typology 3 credit hours
Bi-537 Isaiah 3 credit hours
Ph-533 Advanced Hermeneutics 3 credit hours
Th-535 Eschatology 3 credit hours
Hi-531 Christianity Through the Ages 3 credit hours
Th-532 Dispensationalism 4 credit hours
Th-533 Christian Theology 4 credit hours
Th-547 Name Above All Names 3 credit hours
Th-549 Introduction to World Religion 3 credit hours
Total 48 credit hours
SPT-698 Master’s Thesis 6 credit hours
Course # Course Name Credit
Rel-634 Bible Archaeology 3 credit hours
Rel-635 Religion in America 1 3 credit hours
Bi-635 Expositional Methods 3 credit hours
Ph-633 Directed Reading (Philosophy) 3 credit hours
Ls-621 Computer Skills 3 credit hours
Ph-634 Reasoning and Theoretical 3 credit hours
Th-634 Old Testament Theology 3 credit hours
Ls-622 Research and Biblical Methodology 3 credit hours
Ph-R-716 Philosophy Made Slight Less Difficult 3 credit hours
Ph-R-720 Philosophy of Religion 3 credit hours
Ph-R-737 Philosophical Foundation for Christian Worldwide 3 credit hours
Ph-R -855 Teaching of the Great Philosophers 4 credit hours
Ph-R -857 The way of Philosophy 3 credit hours
Ph-R -861 Religion: Key concepts in Philosophy 3 credit hours
Ph-R -853 Philosophy and Christian Faith 4 credit hours
Ph-R -861 Redeeming Philosophy 3 credit hours
Ph-R -865 Classic of Philosophy 3 credit hours
Ph-R -870 The Love of Wisdom 4 credit hours
Ph-R – 876 Nature and Limits of Human Understanding 3 credit hours
Ph-R -882 Aquinas Philosophical Theology 4 credit hours
Ph-R -887 Comparative Religion 4 credit hours
Total 68 credit hours
Ph-989 Dissertation 9 credit hours