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.
| Program | Duration |
|---|---|
| One Year Bible Diploma | 1 Year |
| Two Year Bible Diploma | 2 Years |
| Bachelor of Theological Studies | 3 years |
| Bachelor of Theology | 4 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.
Program Learning Outcomes
PLO | Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to: |
1 Biblical Knowledge | Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the content, themes, and message of the Old and New Testaments. |
2 Christian Doctrine | Explain essential Christian doctrines using biblical support. |
3 Biblical Interpretation | Interpret Scripture using basic principles of biblical interpretation. |
4 Communication | Communicate biblical truth effectively in written and oral formats. |
5 Spiritual Formation | Demonstrate personal spiritual growth, Christian character, and commitment to the local church. |
6 Ministry Service | Apply biblical principles in practical ministry and Christian service settings. |
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 Survey | 3 | |
| Old Testament Survey | 3 | |
| Principles of Academic Research | 3 | |
| Principles of Bible Study | 3 | |
Theology & History(9 hours) | ||
| Christian Foundations | 3 | |
| Church History/Baptist History | 3 | |
| Systematic Theology | 3 | |
Ministry & Spiritual Formation(9 hours) | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| Principles & Methods of Teaching | 3 | |
| Spirituality | 3 | |
Total Semester Hours | ||
30 | 15 | 15 |
Ministry & Mentoring Practicums(4 hours) | ||
| Fieldwork | 1 | 1 |
| Mentoring Group | 1 | 1 |
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.
Program Learning Outcomes
PLO | Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to: |
1 Biblical Interpretation | Interpret and apply Scripture responsibly using foundational hermeneutical principles. |
2 Theological Understanding | Demonstrate an integrated understanding of biblical, historical, and systematic theology. |
3 Ministry Practice | Demonstrate competence in evangelism, discipleship, teaching, and ministry service. |
4 Christian Leadership | Apply biblical leadership principles in church and ministry contexts. |
5 Communication | Communicate biblical and theological concepts effectively in written, oral, and ministry settings. |
6 Spiritual Formation & Calling | Demonstrate spiritual maturity, Christian character, and vocational awareness for Christian service and ministry. |
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 Research | 3 | |||
| Principles of Bible Study | 3 | |||
Theology & History(18 hours) | ||||
| Apologetics | 3 | |||
| Christian Foundations | 3 | |||
| Church History / Baptist History | 3 | 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 Teaching | 3 | |||
| Spirituality | 3 | |||
| The Worshipping Church | 3 | |||
Total Semester Hours | ||||
60 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Mentoring & Ministry Practicums(8 hours) | ||||
| Field Work | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mentoring Group | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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.
Program Learning Outcomes
PLO | Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to: |
1 Biblical Interpretation | Interpret and apply Scripture using appropriate historical, literary, and theological methods. |
2 Theological Integration | Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of biblical, systematic, historical, and practical theology and integrate these disciplines into Christian thought and ministry. |
3 Critical Thinking | Analyze and evaluate theological issues, ministry challenges, and contemporary cultural questions from a biblical worldview. |
4 Research & Communication | Conduct undergraduate-level theological research and communicate findings effectively through written and oral formats. |
5 Ministry Effectiveness | Apply biblical and theological knowledge in church, parachurch, and community ministry settings. |
6 Spiritual Formation & Vocational Readiness | Demonstrate Christlike character, servant leadership, spiritual maturity, and readiness for Christian vocation, ministry leadership, or graduate studies. |
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) | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Principles of Academic Research | 3 | |||||
| Principles of Bible Study | 3 | |||||
Theology & History(30 hours) | ||||||
| Apologetics | 3 | |||||
| Baptist History | 3 | |||||
| Christian Foundations | 3 | |||||
| Church History (I & II) | 3 | 3 | ||||
| History of Western Thought | 3 | |||||
| Systematic Theology (I & II & III) | 3 | 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 Teaching | 3 | |||||
| Spirituality | 3 | |||||
| The Worshipping Church | 3 | |||||
Total Semester Hours | ||||||
90 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Mentoring & Ministry Practicums(22 hours) | ||||||
| Ministerial Fieldwork | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Mentoring Group | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ministry Internship | 4 | |||||
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.
Program Learning Outcomes
PLO | Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to: |
1 Biblical Interpretation | Interpret, analyze, and apply Scripture competently using sound hermeneutical methods and appropriate use of biblical languages and exegetical resources. |
2 Theological Analysis | Analyze, evaluate, and articulate major Christian doctrines from a biblically grounded and historically informed perspective. |
3 Preaching & Teaching | Communicate biblical truth effectively through preaching, teaching, discipleship, and public ministry. |
4 Ministry Leadership | Provide effective leadership in church and ministry contexts through pastoral care, discipleship, administration, and ministry oversight. |
5 Research Competence | Conduct substantial undergraduate theological research, engage scholarly sources critically, and construct coherent theological arguments. |
6 Spiritual Formation & Vocational Readiness | Demonstrate Christlike character, spiritual maturity, ethical integrity, and readiness for pastoral ministry, missionary service, Christian leadership, or graduate theological education. |
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 | |||||||
| Greek | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||
| Hebrew | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Life of Christ | 3 | |||||||
| N.T. Biblical Theology | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| New Testament Survey | 3 | |||||||
| Old Testament Survey | 3 | |||||||
| OT Biblical Theology (I & II) | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| Principles of Academic Research | 3 | |||||||
| Principles of Bible Study | 3 | |||||||
Theology & History(30 hours) | ||||||||
| Apologetics | 3 | |||||||
| Baptist History | 3 | |||||||
| Christian Foundations | 3 | |||||||
| 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 Teaching | 3 | |||||||
| Spirituality | 3 | |||||||
| The Worshipping Church | 3 | |||||||
Total Semester Hours | ||||||||
120 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Ministry Practicums(42 hours) | ||||||||
| Ministry Fieldwork | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Mentoring Group | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ministry Internship | 4 | |||||||
