Theology 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 in Theology is a GED or High School Diploma. For enrollment in the Bachelor in Theology is in earned Associate in Theology. For enrollment in the Master in Theology is an earned degree in Bachelor in Theology. For enrollment in the Doctor in Theology is an earned degree in Master in Theology. 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 3 credit hours
Bi-123 N.T. Survey 3 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
Ma-131 Basic Mathematics 3 credit hours
Bi-Sp-131 Speech Communications 3 credit hours
Bi-131 The Pentateuch 3 credit hours
Bi-136 The Gospels 3 credit hours
Mi-121 Evangelism 3 credit hours
Th-221 Bible Doctrine I 3 credit hours
Th-222 Bible Doctrine II 3 credit hours
Bi-233 Bible Archeology 3 credit hours
Th-331 Systematic Theology I 3 credit hours
Th-332 systematic Theology II 3 credit hours
Bi-329 Galatians & Ephesians 4 credit hours
Bi-332 Biblical Understanding 3 credit hours
Bi-329 Galatians & Ephesians 3 credit hours
Bi-231 Acts & Pauline Epistles 3 credit hours
Total 64 credit hours
Course # Course Name Credit
Bi-428 General Epistle 3 credit hours
Di-426 Theories and Methods in the Study of Religion 3 credit hours
Di-431 Hebrew Bible 3 credit hours
Di-435 Formation of Christian Tradition 3 credit hours
Di-442 Christianity in the Reformation Period 3 credit hours
Di-445 History of Religion in America I 3 credit hours
Di-447 History of Religion in America II 3 credit hours
Di-449 Constructive Christian Theology I 3 credit hours
Di- 455 Constructive Christian Theology II 3 credit hours
Bi-423 Jeremiah & Lamentation 4 credit hours
Bi-425 Daniel 4 credit hours
Bi-426 Revelation 4 credit hours
Bi-428 General Epistles 4 credit hours
Bi-429 Hebrews 3 credit hours
Bi-431 Poetic Books 3 credit hours
Bi-432 Heart of the N.T. 3 credit hours
Bi-433 The life of Paul 3 credit hours
Bi-531 The Life of Christ 3 credit hours
Ph-332 Apologetics 3 credit hours
Ph-431 Reasoning 3 credit hours
Total 64 credit hours
Course # Course Name Credit
Th-540 A Biblical Theology of the Natural World 4 credit hours
Th-545 Jesus Vs Caesar 3 credit hours
Th-547 Name Above All Names 3 credit hours
Th-549 Introduction to World Religion 3 credit hours
Th-556 The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross 3 credit hours
Th-558 Central Themes in Biblical Theology 4 credit hours
Th-561 Institutes of the Christian Religion 3 credit hours
Th-564 Introduction to Christian Doctrine 3 credit hours
Th-566 The Doctrine of God 3 credit hours
Bi-536 Typology 3 credit hours
Th-532 Dispensationalism 4 credit hours
Th-533 Christian Theology 4 credit hours
Th-535 Eschatology 4 credit hours
Th-536 The Bible in a Disenchanted Age 4 credit hours
Total 48 credit hours
SPT-698 Master’s Thesis 6 credit hours
Course # Course Name Credit
Th-632 Reformation Theology 4 credit hours
Th-633 Incarnational Christology 3 credit hours
Rel-634 Advanced Bible Archaeology 3 credit hours
Ph-634 Reasoning and Theoretical 3 credit hours
Th-715 Survey of Christian Ethics 4 credit hours
Th-723 Soteriology 4 credit hours
Th-724 Ecclesiology 4 credit hours
Th-726 Pneumatology 4 credit hours
Th-807 Biblical Metaphysics 4 credit hours
Th-808 Biblical Epistemology 4 credit hours
Th-809 Biblical Ontology 4 credit hours
Th-827 Paulian Theology 4 credit hours
Th-829 Politics and Religion 4 credit hours
Th-848 Markers of the Modern Theology 3 credit hours
Th-849 Augustine on the Christian Life 3 credit hours
Th-852 Knowing God in Christ: Walking by the Spirit 3 credit hours
Ph-R – 876 Nature and Limits of Human Understanding 3 credit hours
Ph-R -882 Aquinas Philosophical Theology 4 credit hours
Th-846 The Providence of God 3 credit hours
Total 68 credit hours
SPT-Dis 898 Dissertation 9 credit hours