Four choices are available to undergraduates: a One Year or Two Year Diploma and two degree programs, the Bachelor of Theological Studies or the Bachelor of Theology. To discuss these options, please contact the Registrar.

ProgramDuration
One Year Bible Diploma1 Year
Two Year Bible Diploma2 Years
Bachelor of Theological Studies3 years
Bachelor of Theology4 Years

Credit Hour Requirements

One Year Bible Diploma

This program is designed to prepare Christians to become more effective Church members and workers. This year is designed either to provide a basis for a full degree program, or to serve by itself as a One Year Bible Diploma.

Credits Required for Graduation

  • 30 Semester Hours Academic Credit
  • 2 Semester Hours Field Work Credit
  • 2 Semester Hours Mentoring Group
Subject
Year 1
Fall
Winter

Scripture & Interpretation

(12 hours)

New Testament Survey3
Old Testament Survey3
Principles of Academic Research3
Principles of Bible Study3

Theology & History

(9 hours)
Christian Foundations3
Church History/Baptist History3
Systematic Theology3

Ministry & Spiritual Formation

(9 hours)
Elective3
Principles & Methods of Teaching3
Spirituality3

Total Semester Hours
30
15
15

Ministry & Mentoring Practicums

(4 hours)
Fieldwork11
Mentoring Group11

Two Year Bible Diploma

The Two Year Bible Diploma is designed to prepare men and women for Christian work in a local church or a parachurch organization.

Credits Required for Graduation

  • 60 Semester Hour Credit
  • 4 Semester Hour Field Work Credit
  • 4 Semester Hours Mentoring Groups
 
Year 1
Year 2
Subject
Fall
Winter
Fall
Winter

Scripture & Interpretation

(21 hours)
Electives (Biblical Book Study) 3 3
Life of Christ   3
New Testament Survey  3 
Old Testament Survey 3  
Principles of Academic Research3   
Principles of Bible Study3   

Theology & History

(18 hours)
Apologetics  3 
Christian Foundations3   
Church History / Baptist History3 3 
Systematic Theology (2 of I, II, or III) 3 3

Ministry & Spiritual Formation

(21 hours)
Elective  3 
Missions   3
Homiletics 3  
Pastoral Theology  3 
Principles & Methods of Teaching3   
Spirituality 3  
The Worshipping Church   3

Total Semester Hours
60
15
15
15
15

Mentoring & Ministry Practicums

(8 hours)
Field Work1111
Mentoring Group1111

Bachelor of Theological Studies

The B.T.S. degree is a solid undergraduate degree that focuses on the classical subjects of theology to equip leaders for Christian work in a local church or a parachurch organization.

Credits Required for Graduation

  • 90 Semester Hour Academic Credit
  • 22 Semester Hour Field Work Credit
 
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Subject
Fall
Winter
Fall
Winter
Fall
Winter

Scripture & Interpretation

(42 hours)
Elective (Biblical Book Study)    3 
Biblical Hermeneutics  3   
Life of Christ   3  
N.T. Biblical Theology     3
New Testament Survey    3 
Old Testament Survey 3    
O.T. Biblical Theology (I & II)  33  
Principles of Academic Research3     
Principles of Bible Study3     

Theology & History

(30 hours)
Apologetics  3   
Baptist History    3 
Christian Foundations3     
Church History (I & II)3 3   
History of Western Thought 3    
Systematic Theology (I & II & III) 3 3 
Theological Ethics   3  

Ministry & Spiritual Formation

(30 hours)
Elective    3 
Homiletics 3   3
Missions 3   3
Pastoral Theology  3 3 
Principles & Methods of Teaching3     
Spirituality   3  
The Worshipping Church     3

Total Semester Hours
90
15
15
15
15
15
15

Mentoring & Ministry Practicums

(22 hours)
Ministerial Fieldwork222222
Mentoring Group111111
Ministry Internship4

Bachelor of Theology

This program provides a solid foundation in all of the main areas of Biblical studies and thus is excellent preparation for pastoral ministry, church planting and missions.

Credits Required for Graduation

  • 120 Semester Hour Academic Credit
  • 28 Semester Hour Field Work Credit
 
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Subject
Fall
Winter
Fall
Winter
Fall
Winter
Fall
Winter

Scripture & Interpretation

(60 hours)
Biblical Hermeneutics   3    
Elective (Book Study)    3   
Greek33333   
Hebrew    3333
Life of Christ 3      
N.T. Biblical Theology      33
New Testament Survey     3  
Old Testament Survey 3      
OT Biblical Theology (I & II)  33    
Principles of Academic Research3       
Principles of Bible Study3       

Theology & History

(30 hours)
Apologetics  3     
Baptist History      3 
Christian Foundations3       
Church History 3     3
History of Western Thought    3   
Systematic Theology   3 3 3
Theological Ethics     3  

Ministry & Spiritual Formation

(30 hours)
Elective  3   3 
Homiletics  3  3  
Missions       3
Pastoral Theology    3 3 
Principles & Methods of Teaching3       
Spirituality 3      
The Worshipping Church   3    

Total Semester Hours
120
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15

Ministry Practicums

(42 hours)
Ministry Fieldwork22222222
Mentoring Group11111111
Ministry Internship4