Academics

BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (ThB)

(123 Credits)

The Bachelor Degree in Theology is designed to prepare students a board theological concepts. This is a unique program is for students with a passion for scholarly research, teaching, preaching, and mission work. Coursework covers topics such as Biblical Hermeneutics, Theological Controversies, and Systemic Theology. This program thoroughly develops each student through rigorous academic coursework as well as personal and spiritual development. The following are course requirements for the Program. Courses must be completed with a grade of C - or better to successfully complete the program.

BOT 101 Introduction to the Bible   3 Credits

This course lays a foundation for biblical studies as a discipline. It first provides an introduction to the Bible itself and then to hermeneutics; to the basic tools for biblical research, including Bible translations, commentaries, lexicons, Bible dictionaries, and Bible software.

BOT 102 Biblical archeology   3 Credits

This course is an introduction to the Archaeology of the Near East, especially ancient Mesopotamia, the Levant, and Egypt, with reference to Old Testament history.

BOT 103 Hebrew I   3 Credits

The first part of a two-course series designed to introduce you to the Hebrew language of the Old Testament.

BOT 104 Hebrew Ⅱ   3 Credits

Fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, culture and conversation. Reading, writing, listening comprehension, and simple conversational patterns

BOT 105 Greek Ⅰ   3 Credits

An introduction to New Testament Greek, this course includes an intensive drill in vocabulary, conjugations, declensions, and grammatical constructions, with translation of sentences from the textbook. This course cannot be credited as a Bible elective.

BOT 106 Greek Ⅱ   3 Credits

A continuation of Greek Grammar I, this course marks the completion of Greek Grammar and forms the basis for developing proficiency in translation.

BOT 107 Introduction to Psychology  3 Credits

This course will introduce you to the fundamental principles of psychology and to the major subjects of psychological inquiry.

BOT 108 Introduction to Philosophy  3 Credits

This course will introduce you to some of the main areas of research in contemporary philosophy. Each module a different philosopher will talk you through some of the most important questions and issues in their area of expertise

BOT 109 Comparative Religious Studies   3 Credits

Comparative religion studies provide learners with knowledge of the world's major religious faiths. As a major, comparative religion provides a framework for a liberal arts education, exploring subjects like science, psychology, literature and culture in relationship to various world religions.

BOT 110 Bible Hermeneutics   3 Credits

This course introduces the process of investigating the meaning and significanceof biblical texts. The general, historical, literary, and contextual principles of interpreting textswill be investigated through readings, online lectures, online discussions, assignments, and aresearch project. A variety of special issues in hermeneutics will be considered.

BOT 111 Bible Geography  3 Credits

Biblical Geography is the study of Bible lands, and an examination of the places and features that are within the boundaries of those lands. Becoming familiar with the geographical background of the ancient biblical world is essential for a better understanding of the Bible. The Bible mentions rivers, mountains, details about topography, and even nations and empires that all had geographical boundaries.

BOT 112 Introduction to the Old Testament  3 Credits

A survey of the historical, literary, and cultural context of the Old Testament. This course is a prerequisite for all other Old Testament classes.

BOT 123 The Pentateuch  3 Credits

Modern biblical criticism derives in large part from early attempts to resolve the numerous compositional and structural anomalies and discrepancies found in the Mosaic Pentateuch or 'Five Books of Moses'; i.e., the 'five books' of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

BOT 124 History of Israel  3 Credits

A study of the history of Israel in light of the Old Testament books of Joshua through Esther. Emphasis will be on God's activities and interventions into the affairs of mankind, as well as on how heroes of faith impacted their culture

BOT 125 Poetry   3 Credits

A study of the nature and techniques of Old Testament (hereafter OT) poetry, including: metrics, line and strophic structure, historical-grammatical exegesis and text criticism. Special introduction to the various poetical books of the OT and samples of exegesis, emphasizing the Psalms.

BOT 126 Prophet   3 Credits

An exposition of the pre-exilic, exilic, and postexilic writing prophets (Isaiah through Malachi), excluding Jonah, but including Lamentations with emphasis on the biblical theology of these books, their genre, and application

BOT 127 Advanced Study: Systematic Theology   3 Credits

A variety of topics offered including selected texts or topics from both testaments. Independent student research and writing in addition to a seminar style class.

BOT 128 Introduction to New Testament  3 Credits

In this course we will study the diverse writings of the NT as products of their original historical, social, and religious contexts. We will ask how these ancient writings served to interpret and respond to the life situations of the earliest Christians. By asking this question, we prepare ourselves for thinking critically about the ways the NT writings have been appropriated and interpreted in later contexts.

BOT 129 Four Gospels   3 Credits

This course will provide an overview of the scope and content of the four Gospels found in the New Testament, with a little attention to other early gospels. Each of these gospels was written at a specific time and place and for a specific purpose. While using many the same traditions about Jesus, each shapes its presentation to the needs of the particular community for which it was written, resulting in diverse portraits of Jesus. Through a close examination of the texts of the gospels, we will seek to discern their purposes, reconstruct their communities, and reflect on the meanings of their presentations of Jesus. We will conclude by exploring what can be said about Jesus historically.

BOT 130 Acts  3 Credits

This course chronicles the characters and events in the book of Acts to study the early development of the Christian church from its Jewish base to the inclusion of all peoples. The lives of the apostle Peter and apostle Paul set the background for studies of the General Epistles and Pauline Epistles.

BOT 131 Paul's Epistle  3 Credits

An exposition ofActs and 10 of the Pauline Epistles (all except Romans, Ephesians, and Philippians) with emphasis on the biblical theology of these books, their genre, and application.

BOT 132 Applying Scripture in the Contemporary World  3 Credits

This course will address contemporary issues impacting the church through the analysis of biblical texts. Emphasis is placed on the development of action plans to address identified concerns.

BOT 133 Systematic theology Ⅰ  3 Credits

Christian theology supplies a biblical perspective on reality. Theological reflection is essential for theperson who hopes to help others cope with reality; he or she must be able to provide biblical, reasoned,and sensitive responses to the hard questions of faith.

BOT 134 Systematic theology Ⅱ  3 Credits

A course completing the study of systematic theology with special attention given to the doctrines of the person and work of Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church, and last things. Such issues as nature and extent of salvation, the origin, nature and future of the church, and the eternal state are explored.

BOT 135 Christian Apologetics  3 Credits

Christian apologetics course is a theological and philosophical defense of the Christian faith. The study includes the impact that faith, reason and experience have on Christianity. It evaluates modern systems of thought and demonstrates the validity and defense of Christian doctrines as truth. It also addresses current societal questions and proposes a proper Christian response.

BOR 135 Pastoral Practice Ⅰ   3 Credits

Pastoral Practice course designed to create practical skills in ministry under professional supervision, including hospital visitation, a pastoral internship, and exposure to denominational agencies.

BOR 136 Pastoral Practice Ⅱ   3 Credits

Pastoral Practice course designed to create practical skills in ministry under professional supervision, including hospital visitation, a pastoral internship, and exposure to denominational agencies.

BOT 136 Modern theology   3 Credits

From the end of the Reformation period, representative figures and movements are studied in order to better understand current orientations to theology and to the theological task. Focus is on the development of Protestant theology in the context of modern European thought and culture; including Protestant Orthodoxy, Deism, Protestant Liberalism, and Neo-Orthodoxy.

BOT 137 World Church History   3 Credits

Church History: From Christ to the Pre-Reformation, taught by Everett Ferguson, offers a unique contextual view of how the Christian church spread and developed. The church did so not in a vacuum, but in a setting of times, cultures, and events that both influenced and were influenced by the church. This course looks closely at the integral link between the history of the world and that of the church.

BOR 138 Preaching  3 Credits

This course is designed to enable the student to construct an expository sermon based upon the skills of exegesis. In addition, students will gain experience explaining, proving, and applying a biblical passage and delivering a biblical sermon without notes

BOR 139 Worship   3 Credits

This course is designed to help students deepen their theological understanding of Christian worship and broaden their liturgical experience as a way to communicate faith with individuals and communities.

BOC 303 Negotiation, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution   3 Credits

Conflict is a part of our lives. The study of conflict and its resolution through negotiation is the goal of this course. This course will focus on the concepts and skills necessary to help you identify and resolve conflicts through negotiation.

BOT 138 Introduction to Missiology   3 Credits

This course serves as a general introduction to Christian missions. It seeks to root missiology inbiblical and systematic theology, and to analyze missiological issues through biblical andtheological lenses.

BOT 139 Multicultural Mission 3 Credits

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of Multicultural missionl considerations in the conduction of therapy with families and individuals of different cultural backgrounds

BOC 304 Pastoral and Behavioral Psychology  3 Credits

A course designed to consider the special issues associated with the theory, practice, and administration of counseling in pastoral contexts. Students will receive training for certification in the PREPARE-ENRICH and MBTI assessments, as well as the Strategic Pastoral Counseling model.

BOC 137 Bible teaching method  3 Credits

This is a course on the basic principles of biblical teaching. It is designed to give a basic overview of methods and principles of teaching biblical truth. In doing this, the course will attempt to give the student helpful feedback so that he or she can assess with more confidence God's calling in his life.

BOC 309 Belief development by age  3 Credits

This course is the undergraduate introductory course in child development. The course covers the following subject areas: Major theories of child development Research methods in the field of child development Prenatal development and birth Infancy and early childhood development Physical growth Cognitive development Intelligence Language development

BOC 311 Introduction to Christian Counseling  3 Credits

This class is a general introduction to biblical pastoral counseling, including an overview of current trends in counseling theory and practice and the role of counseling in public, private and church settings.

BOC 323 Pastoral Counseling  3 Credits

This course provides a foundational orientation to pastoral counseling as a practice of ministry and as a theological bridge discipline connecting ministry and marriage and family therapy.

BOC 312 Home Ministry  3 Credits

The purpose of this course is to prepare home ministry majors and minors globally, biblically, theologically, and professionally to work with children in churches, parachurch organizations, and global ministry settings.

Special Lecture   3 Credits

Total : 123 Credits