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.

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

1. Articulate the meaning of biblical passages in the light of their historical and cultural context.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the development and essentials of Christian doctrine.

3. Exhibit a Christlike character and lifestyle.

4. Evidence the ability to communicate biblical truth and the gospel with others.

5. Demonstrate ministry skills and leadership ability to serve in the church or in community.

Curriculum (Each course is awarded 4 credit hours except spiritualty formation.)

General Studies (36 Semester hours: Required 20 hours, Electives 16 hours)

Required (20 hours):

GS 110 English Grammar & Composition (4)

GS 120 English for Theological Study I (4)

GS 130 World Civilization (4)

GS 140 Introduction to Psychology (4)

GS 150 Creation and Science (4)

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)

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)

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)

Required (16)

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)

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)

Required (4)

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)

This graduate program is a required degree program in general for professional clergy and minister. The study of the program includes biblical worldview, biblical interpretation, theology, spiritual formation, Christian liturgy, servant leadership principles, evangelism and other professional ministry skills. The program consists of 96 semester hours: 72 hours Required (28 hours Biblical Theology, 8 hours Systematical Theology, 8 hours Historical Theology, 20 hours Practical Theology and Ministry, 4 hours Spirituality Training, 4 hours Graduate Capstone Project) and 24 hours Electives. 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 eight or more hours are considered to be full-time students. Those carrying fewer than eight hours are considered to be part-time students.

1. To articulate the backgrounds and purpose of the Old and New Testament Scriptures.

2. To describe the development of Christian doctrine and church.

3. To interpret the Bible and apply it to contemporary life and society.

4. To demonstrate Christlike character-life style.

5. To effectively communicate the gospel and biblical truth.

6. To faithfully serve and lead in churches and in society for the cause of Christ.

Curriculum

Required (78 hours)

BT 510 Old Testament Survey (4)

BT 520 New Testament Survey (4)

BT 530 Pentateuch (4)

BT 540 Gospels (4)

BT 550 Biblical Hebrew I (4)

BT 560 Biblical Greek I (4)

BT 570 Biblical Hermeneutics (4)

ST 571 Systematic Theology I (4)

ST 572 Systematic Theology II (4)

HT 581 Church History (4)

HT 582 History of Christian Doctrine

PT 571 Worship and Liturgy (4)

PT 572 Homiletics (4)

PT 573 Pastoral Counseling (4)

PT 574 Pastoral Ethics (4)

PT 580 Church Internship (4)

PT 501 Spirituality Training (4)

PT 502 Spirituality Training (4)

PT 503 Spirituality Training (4)

PT 504 Spirituality Training (4)

PT 599 Graduate Capstone Project (4 hours)

BT 535 Major Prophets (4)

BT 536 Minor Prophets (4)

BT 537 Historical Books (4)

BT 538 Poetic & Wisdom Literature (4)

BT 545 Pauline Theology (4)

BT 546 General Epistles (4)

BT 547 Johannine Works (4)

BT 548 Romans and Galatians (4)

BT 551 Biblical Hebrew II (4)

BT 561 Biblical Greek II (4)

PT 568 Reformation Theology (4)

PT 575 Bible Study and Educational Ministry (4)

PT 576 Evangelism (4)

PT 578 World Religions and Christian Missions (4)

PT 579 Global Expansion of Christian Missions (4)