Bachelor Of Theology
Bachelor Of Theology
The Bachelor of Theology degree program seeks to offer a comprehensive academic training to those who are called to ministry, particularly church leaders. This program is a great fit for those who are seeking to pursue further theological studies at the Master’s and Doctoral levels.Apply Now
This program places a strong emphasis on Biblical, Theological, and Historical studies, particularly the Biblical languages.
The degree is composed of both a “core curriculum” category and an “electives” category. The “core curriculum” lists all the courses that the student must take and receive credit for in order to graduate. The “electives” category consists of the student’s ability to choose courses to complete his/her degree. Usually, he/she chooses electives that meet his/her interests.
Highlights
Credits Hours: 120
- Biblical Studies: 45 Credit Hours
- Theological/Historical Studies: 25 Credit Hours
- Practical Theology: 16 Credit Hours
- Ethics & Philosophy: 9 Credit Hours
- Center for Evangelism & Missions: 8 Credit Hours
- Inter-Disciplinary: 2 Credit Hours
- Electives: 15 Credit Hours
Number of Courses: 45
Minors: Electives can be chosen with the intent to declare a minor. A minor consists of nine or more credit hours of electives in the same department.
Bachelor of Theology Degree Plan
| Course | Course ID | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | ||
| Biblical Hermeneutics | BH1013 | 3 |
| NT Greek Grammar I | GK1013 | 3 |
| NT Greek Grammar II | GK1023 | 3 |
| NT Greek III: Syntax & Textual Criticism | GK2013 | 3 |
| NT Greek IV: Translation & Interpretation | GK2023 | 3 |
| NT Survey I | NT1013 | 3 |
| NT Survey II | NT1023 | 3 |
| NT Topic (Rotating) | NT2003(A/B) | 3 |
| OT Hebrew Grammar I | HE1013 | 3 |
| OT Hebrew Grammar II | HE1023 | 3 |
| OT Hebrew III: Syntax & Textual Criticism | HE2013 | 3 |
| OT Hebrew IV: Translation & Interpretation | HE2023 | 3 |
| OT Survey I | OT1013 | 3 |
| OT Survey II | OT1023 | 3 |
| OT Topic (Rotating) | OT2003(A/B) | 3 |
| Theological/Historical Studies | ||
| Biblical Theology of Manhood & Womanhood | BT1013 | 3 |
| Church History I | CH1013 | 3 |
| Church History II | CH1023 | 3 |
| Historical Theology (Rotating) | CH20X3 | 3 |
| Systematic Theology I | ST1014 | 4 |
| Systematic Theology II | ST1023 | 3 |
| Ecclesiology & Baptist Heritage | ST2023 | 3 |
| Systematic Theology: Advanced Topic (Rotating) | ST3003(A/B) | 3 |
| Practical Theology | ||
| Introduction to Biblical Exposition | BE2013 | 3 |
| Advanced Biblical Exposition | BE2023 | 3 |
| Applied Ministry (Discipleship & Mentoring) | AM1003 | 2 |
| Christian Ministry | CM2003 | 3 |
| Introduction to Biblical Counseling | BC1013 | 3 |
| Spiritual Formation I | SF1011 | 1 |
| Spiritual Formation II | SF1021 | 1 |
| Ethics & Philosophy | ||
| Christian Ethics | ET1023 | 3 |
| The Christian Home | ET1013 | 3 |
| Philosophy of Religion | PH2003 | 3 |
| Center for Evangelism & Missions | ||
| Evangelism | EV1013 | 3 |
| Evangelism in Context | EV1022 | 1 |
| Introduction to Missiology | MI1013 | 3 |
| Inter-Disciplinary | ||
| Critical Analysis (English and French) * | CA1012 | 2 |
| Malagasy for Academic Writing** | LA1110/1120 | 0 |
| English for Academic Writing** | LA1210 | |
| French for Academic Writing** | LA1310 | |
| Electives | ||
| Choose from any Department | 16 | |
| Total | 120 | |
Rotating Courses: A (First Semester), B (Second Semester)
* This course is required for any first semester student.
** Each student will sit for language placement tests and have a passing grade in one or more preferred language(s). The student is approved to adopt a particular language, in which he/she has had a passing grade, as writing/research language. The other language(s) in which the student did not have a passing grade will be offered, free of charge, as (a) required course(s) in the student’s first and second semesters. Students are to take these courses as many times as needed until a passing grade is reached. Each of these language classes has the workload value of a 1 credit-hours course, yet these hours do not accumulate towards the degree.
Additional Note:
One credit hour requires 1.1 hours (1h06’) class time and 2.2 additional hours (2h12’) of personal work per week, for one semester. Thus, a 3-credit hours course requires 3.3 hours of class time and 6.6 (6h36’) additional hours of personal work per week, for one semester.
A student enrolled in courses totaling 12 credit hours should expect a 40-hours workload per week, for one semester.
| Course | Course ID | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | ||
| History of the Bible | BS3103/ST3103 | 3 |
| History of the Second Temple Period | BS3203/CH3103 | 3 |
| NT Topic (Rotating) | NT2003(A/B) | 3 |
| OT Topic (Rotating) | OT2003(A/B) | 3 |
| Theological/Historical Studies | ||
| Historical Theology: Studies in Early Christianity | HT2013 | 3 |
| Historical Theology: Theology of the Reformers | HT2023 | 3 |
| Historical Theology: History of Medieval Thought | HT2033 | 3 |
| Historiography | CHHT3003 | 3 |
| History of the Bible | BS3103/ST3103 | 3 |
| History of the Second Temple Period | BS3203/CH3103 | 3 |
| Systematic Theology: Advanced Topic (Rotating) | ST3003(A/B) | 3 |
| Ethics & Philosophy | ||
| Bible and Moral Issues | ET2003 | 3 |
| Critical Thinking & Logic I | CT1012 | 2 |
| Critical Thinking & Logic II | CT1022 | 2 |
| Introduction to Christian Philosophy | PH1003 | 3 |
| Center for Evangelism & Missions | ||
| Introduction to World Christianity | MI1023 | 3 |
| Missions Practicum (Mission Trip) | MI2003 | 3 |
Rotating Courses: A (First Semester), B (Second Semester)