ACADEMIC SCHOOLS OF BIBLICAL STUDIES AND THEOLOGY

A. UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL IN BIBLICAL STUDIES WITH DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS:

1. Associate of Theology (A.Th.) Degree Program:
The basic structure of this degree program is made up of lower division courses of Biblical education which may be transferred in from an approved church educational program, ministry, Bible Study Fellowship or institute, college or seminary, in addition to the courses offered by the Seminary, for a total of ninety (90) quarter credit hours required for graduation.  A minimum of fifteen (15) quarter credit hours must be taken through the Seminary in addition to any credits transferred in toward this degree program.

SUBJECTS OFFERED FOR THE ASSOCIATE OF THEOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAM, BY INDEPENDENT STUDY, ARE AS FOLLOWS:

The subjects for A.Th. Degree Program may be substituted by Resident Study or Elective Independent Study (EIS) from the other subjects from the Curriculum for the M.Div. Program, as presented on this website, but will remain on a 100-200 course level.

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2. Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) Degree Program:
Students who have not fully completed their college, but have at least two years of college, may be admitted to this academic program which requires a total of one hundred eighty (180) quarter credit hours and leads upon completion to the degree of Bachelor of Theology for the graduating student.

SUBJECTS OFFERED FOR THE BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (B.Th.) DEGREE (Prerequisite: A.Th. degree or equivalency) BY INDEPENDENT STUDY, ARE AS FOLLOWS:

The subjects for the B.Th. Degree may be substituted by Resident Study classes or Elective Independent Study (EIS) subjects from the Curriculum for the M.Div. Program, as presented on this website, but will remain on the 300-400 course level.

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3. Description of Subjectss:
101, 102, 103 PASTORAL WRITING (3)
This subject offers a review of basic grammar and composition for the purpose of assisting the student to write sermons in their complete form in preparation for pulpit delivery.

110 BIBLICAL INERRANCY (3)
This subject sets forth the doctrine of Biblical Inerrancy. This is an essential element of the Authority of Scripture and a necessary ingredient for soundness of doctrine in the Church.

115 WHAT THE BIBLE IS ALL ABOUT (3)
This subject offers a study in understanding the Bible in a way that enables you to see how everything, from Genesis to Revelation, fits together.

117 GOSPEL OF MATTHEW (3)
This study presents God’s redemptive Word, presented to the Jews, by one of the 12 Apostles, Matthew, who Jesus called as a despised tax collector.

118 GOSPEL OF MARK (3)
In this study you will see how Mark informs the Gentile people about who Jesus is and how He came to bring eternal life to all who will receive Him as their God and Savior.

120 CHRISTIAN ETHICS (3)
This subject offers a study of Christian ethics regarding honesty, conscience, peer pressure, business and work ethics, sexual morality, and development of Biblical convictions.

125 HISTORY OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH (3)
This study is an overview of the Christian Church from the Apostolic period to the twentieth century.

210 GOSPEL OF LUKE (3)
Luke presents a connected and orderly narrative of the life of Jesus, as seen by eye witnesses, with emphasis on Jesus’ sympathetic attitude toward the poor and lowly people.

215, 220, 230 GREEK I, II, AND III (9)
These subjects present elements of Greek grammar of the New Testament.

217 GOSPEL OF JOHN (3)
John presents Jesus as the Eternal Word, God incarnate in human flesh, as the Son of God; the Redeemer and Savior for all mankind and especially those who receive Him.

218 BOOK OF PROVERBS (3)
In this study you will find a collection of spiritually moral truths concerning the Biblically right way to live your life for the Lord and your fellow man.

225 BOOK OF GENESIS (3)
In this subject you will study God’s record of the origin of: the universe; the human race; sin; redemption; family life; corruption of society; the nations; the different languages of the human race, etc.

233 BOOK OF ACTS (3)
This subject covers the Church’s first three decades and will enable you to see the Church as it began it’s mission, by the power of the Holy Spirit and how the Lord used Paul to preach boldly to the Roman world.

235 BIBLICAL ESSAY (3)
There are three (3) essays that are to be Biblically based, written on a college level with at least 2,000 words for each essay. They are to be presented to the Seminary, one essay at a time, for approval before writing the second or third essay.

310 FIRST CORINTHIANS (3)
This subject presents the importance for all believers to practice purity, humility and love; to forsake factions; sexual immorality; pride and worldliness.

312 SECOND CORINTHIANS (3)
In this study the Apostle Paul defends the Gospel by reminding believers that what he taught was God’s truth.  He provides us with a good example for when we too must defend the Word of God.

314 BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY (3)
This subject is a study of archaeology in the lands of the Bible.

316 FIRST TIMOTHY (3)
This Pastoral Epistle offers much needed instruction for today’s challenges for: (1) Pastoral Care in a local congregation and (2) Development of Youthful Leadership for the future in ministry.

318 SECOND TIMOTHY (3)
This subject teaches about who God is; who the believer is in Christ Jesus and what God’s will is for all believers, while living under much persecution.

320 EPISTLES OF I, II, AND III JOHN (3)
In this study you will see that these epistles are intimately related to one another and together offer a wonderful spiritual whole, where we find that they present God, who became man, in the person of Jesus Christ.

322 BOOK OF JAMES (3)
In this study you will see the practical application of “good works” as being necessary in the life of a person who professes to have “faith” and a “born-again” experience in the Lord, Jesus Christ.

324 EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS (3)
This subject presents the importance of Christian unity for all believers.  We are to be “one” in Christ and walk in God’s love, light and purity.

326 THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS (3)
This Epistle was written to the Hebrew Christians who were in constant danger of relapsing into old Judaism.  The primary doctrinal purpose was to show that Jesus is “better” and the only “way” for salvation.

410 INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (3)
This study will cover the philosophies of Christian education, evangelism, curriculum and methods used in education for children through adults, and more.

412 YOUTH MINISTRIES TEACHING (3)
This is a study of characteristics, needs, and interests of youth with special emphasis on program development and teaching techniques.

414 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OF ADULTS (3)
This study covers methods, techniques, plans and curriculum ideas as well as how to recruit, train and utilize adult leaders in the total ministry of the church.

416 CREATIVE BIBLE TEACHING (3)
This subject will present the student with excellent insights into the theory and practice of Bible teaching creatively for children, youth and adults.

418 ADMINISRATION OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN THE CHURCH (3)
You will learn, in this study, the importance of administration, organization, planning, delegation, leadership, coordination and control in teaching for the glory of Christ in the local church.

420 HOW ADULTS LEARN FROM THE BIBLE (3)
The emphasis of this subject is on how Biblical learning takes place during the years of adulthood with the “teacher as learner” with the responsibility to do the job of teaching the Bible to adults.

ELECTIVES
Electives may be chosen from the M.Div. Program as presented on this website, subject to the approval of the Dean, but will remain on a 100-400 course level.

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