Bachelor of Theology Degree
DESCRIPTION:
The Bachelor of Theology Degree in Biblical Studies is an accelerated 8-10 month program, designed to instruct in the basics of Bible study for the seminary student. The program is 40 semester hours in length and provides a Biblical foundation of study for all Christians who want to know more about the Bible.
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To give each graduate a foundation in Biblical truth so that he/she is equipped to defend and communicate the Bible to others.
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To give the graduate an understanding and appreciation of their position in Christ and enable him/her to practice spiritual disciplines as a lifestyle.
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To enable each graduate to recognize differing world-views and minister effectively and creatively in the midst of them.
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To enable graduates to acquire the skills necessary to serve and relate to others Biblically.
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To equip and encourage the graduate to be active participants in God’s global work.
COST:
The Bachelor in Biblical Studies Degree Program is a low cost biblical educational study program. We offer a full selection of Biblical courses at an affordable tuition cost of $2,500.
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A total of 40 semester hours are required.
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Text Books: As required.
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Approx. Total Cost w/o Books: $2,500.
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You may purchase your books from Amazon.
Bachelor of Theology Degree
Course Descriptions
The BA in Religious Studies is an accelerated 8-10-month degree program that offers a solid, biblical foundation. It provides instruction on fundamental principles of the Bible, Christianity, theology, and the church. The student wishing to receive a Bachelor of Theology Degree is required to take a minimum of 40 credit hours of coursework.
THEO 101 THE STUDY OF GOD
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Theology as an academic discipline involves a rational study of Christian teaching, In this Theology course, students will study the nature and attributes of God. Who is God? What can be known about Him? The starting place in any ministry endeavor is to have a strong and intimate relationship with God. This course brings you to a new level of understanding regarding who God is and what His desire is relationally with His people.
THEO 102 BIBOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Theology is the systematic organization of what the Bible teaches. In this course, the student will study what the Bible teaches about God's Word itself, God, Christ and the Holy Spirit. The course emphasizes using the Bible in understanding God and His will, evangelism and teaching, as well as helping others determine for themselves what the Bible teaches.
TYP 101 TYPOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
One of the most fascinating areas of Bible study is that of typology—the study of Scripture “types.” Few Christians have made any sort of in-depth investigation of biblical types. In this course students will study the spiritual correspondences between persons, events and things in the Bible. Students will study signs, symbols, and figures of something to come; as, Abraham's sacrifice and the paschal lamb, were types of Christ.
CHH1 101 CHURCH HISTORY I
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course gives an overall view of Church history beginning at the first century with the Apostolic Church. It discusses the Persecuted Church, The Imperial Church, the Medieval
Church, The Reformed Church and it culminates in the Modern-Day Church. This course can be seen more as a broad survey rather than an in-depth study. This is an 8-credit course requiring 6 hours' study per week plus 4 hours computer work for 4 weeks.
CHH2 102 CHURCH HISTORY II
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A study of historical Christianity from the fifteenth century to the present. Includes the major personalities, events, and results of the Protestant Reformation, the rise of modern denominationalism, modern Roman Catholicism, the ecumenical movement and current developments. Special attention is given to the development of American Christianity. This is an 8-credit course requiring 6 hours' study per week plus 4 hours computer work for 4 weeks.
BIBL 103 PASTORAL PAULINE EPISTLES I
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an exposition of the epistles in chronological order that emphasizes the application of
Paul’s theology to the pastoral needs of the churches of his day and ours. The over-arching purpose of this course is to enable the student to better interpret / apply Pauline Epistles for one’s self, the church and the world.
BIBL 104 PASTORAL PAULINE EPISTLES II
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a continuation of the study of Paul’s theology to the pastoral needs of the churches of his day and ours. It is a continual exegetical study focusing on the historical, literary, and theological dimensions of the Pauline epistles in the New Testament.