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BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (B.TH.)

Program Description

This program is designed to equip students with rich biblical understanding, Christlike character, and ministry ability to effectively serve in the church and in society. The program consists of 120 semester hours: 36 hours General Studies, 48 hours Bible/Theology, 32 hours Professional Studies, and 4 hours Spirituality Formation. The course of study usually spans a period of four years. Students must complete their study within six years, beginning on the date of their first registration for courses. Those who carry twelve or more hours are considered full-time students. Those carrying fewer than twelve hours are considered part-time students.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

Religious Heritage
  1. Demonstrate an introductory graduate-level understanding of the Bible and an ability to interpret and communicate the Bible accurately
  2. Articulate the theological views in a larger Reformed theological milieu.
  3. Comprehend historical theology and its significance for the contemporary situation Spiritual Formation
  4. Deepen one’s knowledge of and love for God, self, and others
  5. Understand the dynamic process of spiritual transformation into Christlikeness
  6. Cultivate a deeper intimacy with Christ in personal life through development and practice of spiritual disciplines (formational habits)
  7. Exhibit an increasing degree of the fruit of the Spirit, that is, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Cultural Context
  1. Develop a Christian worldview and apply biblical principles to individuals, communities, and the world, in view of diverse religious traditions of the world and particularities of different cultures.
  2. Develop the ability to critically evaluate insights drawn from the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and the arts from a biblical perspective, integrate with theology, and apply to their life and ministry.
  3. Write graduate level research papers effectively.
Ministerial and Public Leadership

Demonstrate an introductory graduate-level understanding of the Bible and an ability to interpret and communicate the Bible accurately

Articulate the theological views in a larger Reformed theological milieu.

Comprehend historical theology and its significance for the contemporary situation Spiritual Formation

Deepen one’s knowledge of and love for God, self, and others

Understand the dynamic process of spiritual transformation into Christlikeness

Cultivate a deeper intimacy with Christ in personal life through development and practice of spiritual disciplines (formational habits)

Exhibit an increasing degree of the fruit of the Spirit, that is, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to integrate biblical principles of leadership and theological knowledge with professional skills vital for effective ministerial and public leadership, such as administration, preaching, teaching, counseling, evangelizing, discipling, and worship.

Curriculum

General Studies (36 Semester hours: Required 20 hours, Electives 16 hours)
Required (20 hours):
  1. Communication (8 hours)
    • GS 110 English Grammar & Composition (4)
    • GS 120 English for Theological Study I (4)
  2. 2. Humanities (4 hours)
    • GS 130 World Civilization (4)
  3. Social/Behavioral Sciences (4 hours)
    • GS 140 Introduction to Psychology (4)
  4. Natural Science/Computer (4 hours)
    • GS 150 Creation and Science (4)
  5. Electives of General Studies (16 hours):
    • GS 160 American Government (4)
    • GS 170 Introduction to Microsoft Office (4)
    • GS 180 English for Theological Study II (4)
    • GS 190 Computer and Ministry (4)
    • GS 210 Introduction to Comparative Religion (4)
    • GS 220 Introduction to Philosophy (4)
    • GS 230 Introduction to Sociology (4)
    • GS 240 Cultural Anthropology (4)
Bible Studies : ​Required (32 hours)
  • BT 250 Introduction to Old Testament (4)
  • BT 260 Introduction to New Testament (4)
  • BT 310 Introduction to Pentateuch (4)
  • BT 320 Introduction to Historical Books (4)
  • BT 330 Introduction to Prophets (4)
  • BT 340 Introduction to Gospels (4)
  • BT 350 Introduction to Pauline Epistles (4)
  • BT 360 Introduction to Common Epistles (4)

Electives (16 hours)
  • BT 361 The Book of Romans (4)
  • BT 371 Introduction Major Prophets (4)
  • BT 372 Introduction to Minor Prophets (4)
  • BT 380 Wisdom Literature (4) – BT 381 Psalms (4)
  • BT 390 Prison Epistles (4)
  • BT 395 Introduction to Revelation and Daniel (4)
  • BT 407 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew (4)
  • BT 408 Introduction to Biblical Greek (4)
Professional Studies : Required (16 hours)
  • SF 501 Spirituality Formation I (1 unit)
  • SF 502 Spirituality Formation II (1 unit)
  • SF 503 Spirituality Formation III (1 unit)
  • SF 504 Spirituality Formation IV (1 unit)
Spirituality Formation : Required (4 hours)
  • TH 410 Foundations of Christian Theology (4)
  • TH 420 Christian Ethics (4)
  • TH 430 Introduction to Church History (4)
  • TH 440 Introduction to Christian Education (4) ​

Electives (16 hours)

  • TH 405 Introduction to Gospel and Law (4)
  • TH 441 Youth Ministry (4)
  • TH 445 Church Administration (4)
  • TH 450 Introduction to Hermeneutics (4)
  • TH 460 History of Christian Thoughts (4)
  • TH 470 Introduction to Worship and Liturgy (4)
  • TH 480 Introduction to Preaching (4)
  • TH 481 Preaching Practicum (4)
  • TH 483 Ministrant Practicum (4)
  • TH 485 Missiological Practicum (4)
  • TH 487 Evangelism (4)
  • TH 490 Leadership in Ministry (4)

Course Descriptions

General Studies
  • GS 110 English Grammar & Composition: A review of English grammar including sentence structure and composition
  • GS 120 English for Theological Study I: An elementary level English for theological studies. Required for those who are not with the required TOEFE scores.
  • GS 130 World Civilization: An examination of world civilizations from the ancient period to modern times. This course explores world civilizations in light of geography, economic organization, politics and law, war, technology, religion, philosophy, science and arts, and social relations.
  • GS 140 Introduction to Psychology: A survey of the basic principles of psychology in light of a Christian worldview.
  • GS 150 Creation and Science: This course examines science in the light of Scripture and how creationism and science are related to each another. It helps students defend and claim the truth of God and His creation in the society that advocates evolutionism.
  • GS 160 American Government: An introductory study of American politics and government. The course explores key concepts in American political life and the sources of political conflict in contemporary American society. Students will be able to be an informed and reflective critic and participant of the societal and political system.
  • GS 170 Introduction to Microsoft Office Applications: An Introductory study of the Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. It addresses the procedures for creating documents, databases, and presentations for course work, professional purposes, and the local church.
  • GS 180 English for Theological Studies II: An intermediate level English for theological studies. Required for those who are not with the required TOEFE scores.
  • GS 190 Computer and Ministry: A survey of computer technology and information systems in application to Christian ministry. Students will acquire an understanding and skills of how the use of hardware and software for ministry.
  • GS 210 Introduction to Comparative Religion: This course is a comparative study of religion and religious traditions. Fundamentals of several religious traditions are reviewed with various approaches of scholars use to understand religion.
  • GS 220 Introduction to Philosophy: An examination of the major philosophers, their ideas, and backgrounds, as well as their influence on the history of the world in the light of biblical teaching.
  • GS 230 Introduction to Sociology: An introductory study of sociological perspectives on human behavior and society. It explores basic sociological concepts as well as identity, economic foundations, religion, and modernity.
  • GS 240 Cultural Anthropology: A study of cultures and customs of the world to identify their meanings and importance in societies. It will address how cultural commonalities and differences are related to Christian witness and ministry.
Bible Studies
  • BT 250 Introduction to Old Testament: A survey of the entire Old Testament Scriptures. This course addresses the authorship, time of writing, themes, historical backgrounds, and key issues.
  • BT 260 Introduction to New Testament: A survey of the entire New Testament Scriptures. This course addresses the authorship, time of writing, themes, historical backgrounds, and key issues. Highlighted are the life and ministry of Christ, the establishment of the church, and teachings concerning the believer’s faith and practice.
  • BT 310 Introduction to Pentateuch: A study of the purpose, background, and message of the five books of Moses. Emphasis is placed on the birth and development of the nation of Israel with special attention to the development of the covenant between God and His people. Prerequisite: BT 101
  • BT 320 Introduction to Historical Books: The course focus is 12 Historical Books (Joshua-Esther) and its interpretation in the context of the Church in mission. This means attention to the content of the Historical Books, its historical-cultural context, questions of interpretive method, and questions of contemporary application.
  • BT 330 Introduction to Prophetic Books: A study of the seventeen Old Testament books of prophets. This course gives attention to the historical background, purpose, and message of each book. Prerequisite: BT 101
  • BT 340 Introduction to Gospels: A study of the first four books of the New Testament with special emphasis on the person and work of Jesus Christ.
  • BT 350 Introduction to Pauline Epistles: This course is a general introduction to the letters of Paul and Pauline studies. Attention is given to the first-century contexts (Judaism; Greco-Roman society; early church) of the documents, to the methodological issues of interpretation and to the use of these texts in the church today.
  • BT 360 Introduction to Common Epistles: An introduction of the epistles of James, Peter, John, and Jude, with emphasis on each book’s background, structure, purpose, and theological themes. It addresses the significance and application of these books for contemporary church.
  • BT 361 The Book of Romans: A careful examination of Paul’s letter to the Roman church, in terms of authorship, date, purpose, and theological themes along with a detailed study of the text.
  • BT 371 Introduction to Major Prophets: This survey course studies the Hebrew prophetic literature. It examines the historical, theological, literary, and canonical perspectives of selected texts as well as the prophetic traditions that inform and shape the Hebrew Prophets.
  • BT 372 Introduction to Minor Prophets: This introduction course studies the Hebrew prophetic literature, namely, focusing on Latter Prophets (Hosea-Malachi). It examines the historical, theological, literary, and canonical perspectives of selected texts as well as the prophetic traditions that inform and shape the Hebrew Prophets.
  • BT 380 Wisdom Literature: A study of the four Old Testament books (Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs). Various types of wisdom literature emphasizing poetic devices and principles of interpretation.
  • BT 381 Psalms: The course involves reading the whole of Psalm, section by section, and gaining a grasp of the contents and nature of each of the sections (Chs. 1-41; 42-72; 73-89; 90-106; 107-150). It also studies about ten verses in Hebrew from each section and offers students practice in analyzing passages with a view to preaching on them and seeking to discern how they speak to the church today.
  • BT 390 Prison Epistles: A study of the background, structure, purpose, authorship, and theological aspects of the books of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. Emphasis is given to the implication of these books on contemporary church.
  • BT 395 Revelation and Daniel: The course will look closely at the distinctive theological ideas of the Revelation and Daniel including the doctrine of God, the person and work of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the church, election, conversion, faith and knowledge, ethics and eschatology.
  • BT 407 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew: An Introductory study of the classical Hebrew language of the Old Testament including Hebrew grammar, vocabulary, and reading the Old Testament texts.
  • BT 408 Introduction to Biblical Greek: An introductory study of the original language of the New Testament including word formation, sentence structure, vocabulary, and practice reading from the New Testament.
Professional Studies
  • TH 410 Foundation of Christian Theology: This is the basic principles of Christian Theology, which expresses our faith. It is to define Christian Identity of what we believe. We set Christian theology at a Biblical position apart from other theological subjects.
  • TH 420 Christian Ethics: A study of biblical ethics for application in contemporary church and society.
  • TH 430 Introduction to Church History: An overview of the history of Christianity and Christian church from Apostolic times to the present. The course addresses key church leaders/theologians, doctrinal/theological development, church governance, church-state relations, martyr, revivals, and awakening movements.
  • TH 440 Introduction to Christian Education: It is a survey of the Biblical historical, and philosophical developments of education, studying men and movements in various countries and in different times in their quest of Christian freedom and service.
  • TH 405 Introduction to Gospel and Law: This class shows that the Scripture is both the Law and the Gospel. All of God’s Word is to be rightly understood and interpreted by the Law and the Gospel.
  • TH 441 Youth Ministry: This course aims to equip students to assist church and parents in reaching and teaching young people with biblical truth.
  • TH 445 Church Administration: A study of the operation of a local church. Subjects include church organization, administration, membership, officers, ordinances, government, and ordination.
  • TH 450 Introduction to Hermeneutics: A study of biblical interpretation, its history, its basic principles, methods, and its application.
  • TH 460 History of Christian Thoughts: This is a survey course that is designed to cover the development of Christian thought and the formation of various confessional groups in the Western theological tradition from the early churches.
  • TH 470 Introduction to Worship and Liturgy: A study of the biblical foundations of worship, the historical development of Christian liturgy, and contemporary worship styles. Attention will be given to the planning and ordering of worship and the role of prayer and music.
  • TH 480 Introduction to Preaching: A study of biblical preaching. Special attention is given to different types of preaching with the emphasis on the expository sermon.
  • TH 481 Preaching Practicum: Sermons preached by students in class, electronically-recorded sermons, and class lecture and discussion will serve as the basis for a study of preaching content, structure, and style.
  • TH 483 Ministrant Practicum: A ministry practice by participating in a local church or Christian organization, guided by an instructor. The instructor serves as student mentor, engaging students in reflection groups, case studies, and ministry experience reports.
  • TH 485 Missiological Practicum: Fieldwork under the supervision of a pastor. Work to be arranged with an appointed church minister’s office.
  • TH 487 Evangelism: A study of effective witnessing for Christ. Instruction includes handling and answering difficult questions. Emphasis is given on discipleship of new believers.
  • TH 490 Leadership in Ministry: An overview of Biblical components including character essential for effective leadership in ministry. Students learn strategies for team-building, conflict management, and leading for positive change in light of Biblical teaching.
Spirituality Formation
  • SF 501 Spirituality Formation I (1 unit),
  • SF 502 Spirituality Formation II (1 unit),
  • SF 503 Spirituality Formation III (1 unit)
  • SF 504 Spirituality Formation IV (1 unit) through chapel services and prayer practice.