Associate degrees
Two years. A biblical framework you can articulate and defend.
Requirements and curriculum, as published
Associate Degree in Biblical Studies (A.D.B.S) – Two Years
The Associate Degree in Biblical Studies is intended to develop the student’s biblical framework. It is expected that by completing this program students will be able to articulate and defend their theological framework from a biblical and historical perspective. The A.D.B.S. is awarded upon successful completion of 60 credit hours as follows:
| First Year Course Code | Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| BI101 | Pentateuch | 3 |
| BI102 | Gospels: Life of Christ | 3 |
| BI103 | History of Israel | 3 |
| BI105 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| BI107 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| BI108 | Genesis | 3 |
| BI201 | John: Gospel of Love | 3 |
| BI202 | Acts: Mandate for Missions | 3 |
| BI203 | Romans: The Overcoming Life | 3 |
| BI204 | The Tabernacle of Moses | 3 |
| 30 hours |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| BI204 | The Tabernacle of Moses | 3 |
| BI205 | Interpreting Signs and Symbols | 3 |
| BI206 | Biblical Wisdom | 3 |
| BI207 | Hebrews: The Better Covenant | 3 |
| BI210 | Garments of the High Priest | 3 |
| BI211 | Old Testament History | 3 |
| BI215 | Pastoral Epistles | 3 |
| CNS737 | Crisis Counseling | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
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30 hours
The successful completion of the Associate Degree in Biblical Studies Program with a minimum “C” average permit entrance to the Bachelor of Theology Program.
Associate of Religious Arts In Theology
General Education – 15 hours
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| ENG102 | English Composition | 3 |
| PHL101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| THE363 | Stewardship and the Local Church | 3 |
| THE162 | Theology of Worship | 3 |
| HCH201 | Church History 1 | 3 |
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Biblical Studies – 15 hours
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| OTS101 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| NTS101 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| THE230 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| PTH101 | Principles of Bible Study | 3 |
| NTS110 | Gospels | 3 |
| 15 hours |
Major Studies – 24 hours
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| SYS201 | Old Testament Theology | 3 |
| SYS301 | New Testament Theology | 3 |
| SPT201 | Introduction to Biblical Theology | 3 |
| SYS222 | Christology | 3 |
| SYS210 | Bible Doctrines | 3 |
| 15 hours |
Electives 6 hour
Bachelor degrees
120 hours. General education, biblical studies and a major in counseling, education or theology.
Requirements and curriculum, as published
Bachelor of Theology (B.Th. Hon) Four Years
The Bachelor of Theology is designed as a full-orbed program in theological education for undergraduate students. This program is recommended to those desiring to serve as prospective pastors, missionaries and Christian educators. Successful students may choose to continue on to graduate work at seminary.
To ensure ministry skills are being cultivated, the program emphasizes spiritual formation and practicum. The degree is awarded upon successful completion of 120 credit hours as follows:
| First Year Course Code | Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| BI101 | Pentateuch | 3 |
| BI102 | Gospels: Life of Christ | 3 |
| BI103 | History of Israel | 3 |
| BI105 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| BI107 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| BI108 | Genesis | 3 |
| BI201 | John: Gospel of Love | 3 |
| BI202 | Acts: Mandate for Missions | 3 |
| BI203 | Romans: The Overcoming Life | 3 |
| BI204 | The Tabernacle of Moses | 3 |
| 30 hours |
| Second Year Course Code | Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| BI205 | Interpreting Signs and Symbols | 3 |
| BI206 | Biblical Wisdom | 3 |
| BI207 | Hebrews: The Better Covenant | 3 |
| BI208 | Ministry of Helps | 3 |
| BI210 | Garments of the High Priest | 3 |
| BI211 | Old Testament History | 3 |
| BI215 | Pastoral Epistles | 3 |
| CNS731 | Marriage and Family Counseling | 3 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| __________ |
| Third Year Course Code | Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| BI302 | Minor Prophets | 3 |
| BI303 | Daniel & Revelation | 3 |
| BI306 | Prison Epistles | 3 |
| BI312 | Revelation | 3 |
| BI313 | Ephesians | 3 |
| BI315 | Galatians | 3 |
| BI330 | Colossians | 3 |
| BI340 | Ezekiel | 3 |
| BI350 | Pauline Epistles | 3 |
| BI401 | The Tabernacle of David | 3 |
| 30 hours |
| Fourth Year Course Code | Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| TS101 | Theology I: Christology | 3 |
| TS102 | Theology II: Holy Spirit | 3 |
| TS103 | Theology III: Prayer | 3 |
| TS106 | Biblio: Doctrines of Scripture | 3 |
| TS107 | Theology VII: Salvation | 3 |
| TS209 | Bible Doctrines | 3 |
| TS310 | Theology IX: Systematic Theology | 3 |
| TS314 | Pauline Theology | 3 |
| TS401 | Theology VI: Doctrine of God | 3 |
| TS402 | Eschatology | 3 |
| 30 hours |
Undergraduate Degree
Bachelor of Religious Arts in Christian Counseling
(120 Hours)
General Education – 30 hours
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| ENG101 | English Grammar | 3 |
| ENG102 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENG201 | English Literature or PRE201 Homiletics 2 |
3 |
| COM201 | Communication or PRE301 Homiletics 1 |
3 |
| HCH201 | Church History 1 | 3 |
| HCH301 | Church History 2 | 3 |
| THE363 | Stewardship and the Local Church | 3 |
| THE162 | Theology of Worship | 3 |
| PHL101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| 45 Hours |
Biblical Studies – 30 hours
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| OTS101 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| OTS110 | Pentateuch | 3 |
| OTS220 | Historical Books | 3 |
| OTS330 | Poetic Books | 3 |
| OTS410 | Major Prophets | 3 |
| NTS101 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| NTS110 | Gospels | 3 |
| NTS202 | Acts | 3 |
| NTS210 | Paul’s Epistles | 3 |
| NTS330 | General Epistles | 3 |
| 30 Hours |
Major Studies – 45 hours
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| CNS130 | Introduction to Christian Counseling | 3 |
| CNS131 | Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| CNS132 | Temperament Therapy | 3 |
| CNS232 | Counseling Paradigms | 3 |
| PSY204 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| CNS331 | Marriage and Family Counseling | 3 |
| CNS332 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| CNS333 | Nutrition Therapy | 3 |
| CNS334 | Grief Counseling | 3 |
| CNS337 | Crisis Counseling | 3 |
| CNS341 | Divorce and Remarriage Counseling | 3 |
| CNS431 | Addictions Counseling | 3 |
| SOC263 | Family Systems | 3 |
| PSY302 | Compulsive Behavior | 3 |
| PSY303 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| 45 Hours |
Electives – 15 hours
Undergraduate Degree
Bachelor of Religious Arts in Christian Education
(120 Hours)
General Education – 30 hours
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| ENG101 | English Grammar | 3 |
| ENG102 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENG201 | English Literature or PRE201 Homiletics 2 | 3 |
| COM201 | Communication or PRE301 Homiletics 1 | 3 |
| HCH201 | Church History 1 | 3 |
| HCH301 | Church History 2 | 3 |
| THE363 | Stewardship and the Local Church | 3 |
| THE162 | Theology of Worship | 3 |
| PHL101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| 30 Hours |
Biblical Studies – 30 hours
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| OTS101 | Old Testament Survey |
3
|
| OTS110 | Pentateuch |
3
|
| OTS220 | Historical Books |
3
|
| OTS330 | Poetic Books |
3
|
| OTS410 | Major Prophets |
3 |
| NTS101 | New Testament Survey |
3
|
| NTS110 | Gospels |
3
|
| NTS202 | Acts |
3
|
| NTS210 | Paul’s Epistles |
3
|
| NTS330 | General Epistles |
3
|
| 30 Hours |
Major Studies – 45 hours
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| CED101 | Introduction to Christian Education | 3 |
| CED111 | Dynamic Methods of Teaching | 3 |
| CED210 | Principles of Teaching | 3 |
| CED211 | Counseling Paradigms Education | 3 |
| CED213 | Curriculum Development | 3 |
| CED220 | Ministry to Children | 3 |
| CED301 | Administration of Christian Education | 3 |
| CED302 | Educational Models | 3 |
| CED304 | Managing Educational Resources | 3 |
| CED320 | Ministry to Youth | 3 |
| CED420 | Ministry to Adults | 3 |
| CED421 | Student Teaching Project | 3 |
| PSY211 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| RES494 | Field Education | 3 |
| RES495 | Guided Reading | 3 |
| 45 Hours |
Master degrees
36 hours and up, on 24 undergraduate hours of Bible or theology. Six programs.
Requirements and curriculum, as published
Graduate Programs
Master Degree Programs And Requirements
All programs have a prerequisite of 24 undergraduate semester hours or 12 hours of graduate semester hours in Biblical and / or Theological studies taken through CANON or transferred from other sources. Master Degree Programs Range from 36 Credit Hour above Bachelor Degree.
Master of Christian Education Degree
| Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| Christian Education | 21 |
| Old Testament, New Testament | 9 |
| Practical Theology | |
| RES699 Master Thesis / Project | 6 |
|
Total Semester Hours Required:
|
36 |
Master of Christian or Pastoral Counseling Degree
| Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| Counseling Studies | 21 |
| Old Testament, New Testament | 9 |
| Practical Theology | |
| RES699 Master Thesis / Project | 6 |
|
Total Semester Hours Required:
|
36 |
Master of Theology Degree
| Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| Old Testament, New Testament Studies | 15 |
| Systematic Theology | 30 |
| THE630 Hermeneutics | 3 |
| GRK501 and GRK601 or | 6 |
| HEB501 and HEB601 | |
| RES699 Master Thesis / Project | 6 |
|
Total Semester Hours Required:
|
60 |
Graduate Programs (continued)
Master Of Sacramental Theology Degree
| Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| Sacramental Theology | 15 |
| Systematic Theology | 3 |
| Practical Theology | 12 |
| RES699 Master Thesis / Project | 6 |
|
Total Semester Hours Required:
|
36 |
Master Biblical Studies Degree
New Testament Concentration
| Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| Systematic Theology | 9 |
| New Testament Studies | 12 |
| THE630 Hermeneutics | 3 |
| GRK501 & GRK601 | 6 |
| RES699 Master Thesis / Project | 6 |
|
Total Semester Hours Required:
|
36 |
Old Testament Concentration
| Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| Systemic Theology | 9 |
| Old Testament Studies | 12 |
| THE630 Hermeneutics | 3 |
| HEB501 & HEB601 | 6 |
| RES699 Master Thesis / Project | 6 |
|
Total Semester Hours Required:
|
36 |
Doctoral degrees
Research, extensive reading and a dissertation or project. Five programs.
Requirements and curriculum, as published
Graduate Programs
Doctoral Degree Programs And Requirements
All Doctoral programs have a prerequisite of 36 undergraduate semester hours or 24 hours of graduate semester hours in Biblical and / or Theological studies taken through CANON or transferred from other sources.
All Doctoral programs are 60 credit hours beyond the Master degree. The exception is when the student has earned a 60-90 hour Master degree. Students with a 60-90 hour Master degree are required to complete an additional 36 hours for a Doctoral degree.
Doctor of Religious Philosophy in Christian Education
|
Course Title
|
Credit/Hours |
| Christian Education | 36 |
| Research / Extensive Reading | 12 |
| Dissertation / Project | 12 |
| Total Semester Hours Required: | 60 |
Doctor Of Ministry Degree
36 Hour Program (Only Available to Students Building On A Master Of Divinity Or Master Of Theology)
| Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| Old Testament, New Testament, Systemic Theology | 18 |
| Theological Studies, Practical Theology, Christian Education | |
| History, Church History, Preaching, Counseling | |
| Evangelism, Missions | |
| Research / Extensive Readings | 9 |
| Dissertation / Project | 9 |
|
Total Semester Hours Required:
|
36 |
Doctor Of Ministry Degree
60 Hour Program (Required Of Students Building On A Master Degree Other Than Theology Or Divinity)
| Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| Old Testament, New Testament Studies | 12 |
| Major Subject Concentration | 24 |
| (choose from Theological Studies, Christian Education, Christian Counseling, or Missions.) |
|
| Research ./ Extensive Readings | 12 |
| Dissertation / Project | 12 |
|
Total Semester Hours Required:
|
60 |
Doctor Of Theology
| Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| Systematic Theology, Theological Studies, And / or Practical Theology | 36 |
| Research / Extensive Readings | 12 |
| Dissertation / Project | 12 |
|
Total Semester Hours Required:
|
60 |
Doctor Of Religious Philosophy in Christian Psychology
| Course Title | Credit/Hours |
| Psychology, Counseling Studies | 36 |
| Research / Extensive Readings | 12 |
| Dissertation / Project | 12 |
|
Total Semester Hours Required:
|
60 |
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