Bachelor of Theology

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	Coursework Required for a Bachelor of Theology
	Theology Core
	Complete 40 semester hours credit in theology as follows: THL 111 Biblical Writing Basics I (3) THL 112 Biblical Writing Basics II (3) THL 114 Biblical Principles of Health and Wellness (3) THL 135 Life, Ministry, and Teachings of Jesus (3) THL 136 Acts and the Writings of Paul (3) THL 150ab Biblical Communication (2-2) THL 200 Principles of Christian Living (3) THL 211 Old Testament Survey I (3) THL 212 Old Testament Survey II (3) THL 226 Christian Leadership (3) THL 250 Introduction to Biblical Doctrines (3) THL 320 Introduction to Church History (3) THL 332 The Biblical Text (3)
	Total Theology Core	40
	Major Courses
	Complete 48 semester hours of upper division coursework in theology as set forth below. THL 412 Epistles of Paul I (3) THL 413 Epistles of Paul II (3) THL 416 General Epistles (3) THL 419 Daniel and Revelation (3) THL 421 History of Christianity (3) THL 422 History of Christianity II (3) THL 450 Introduction to Biblical Theology (3) THL 460 Contemporary World Religions (3) and 24 semester hours credit in additional upper division theology courses.
	Total Major	48
	Electives	40
	Total Required Hours	128

The Bachelor of Theology degree program is a four-year, 128-semester-hour course of study designed to equip students with a sound theological base for leadership, teaching, and ministry within a local church, particularly related to volunteer, bi-vocational, or career service. Specifically, it seeks to develop servant-leaders who:

• Demonstrate the veracity and reliability of the Bible;

• Understand and can explain the New Testament and its implication and application;

• Demonstrate a working familiarity with the Hebrew Scriptures;

• Demonstrate and exemplify Christian leadership and values;

• Show understanding of the history and theology of the Church;

• Know and demonstrate understanding of biblical doctrines;

• Demonstrate knowledge of the world’s major religions and how they differ from Christianity; and

• Demonstrate understanding of eschatological events and Bible prophecy.

This degree program requires successful completion of a minimum of 128 semester hours. To the right is a list of those courses that a student must complete.

Upon entering the Bachelor of Theology degree program a student is assigned an adviser who will be available for program advisement and career information. An adviser helps a student create a workable plan to meet his or her educational objectives within a reasonable time period (normally 4-7 years).

The Bachelor of Theology degree normally requires four years of full-time study to complete (see Suggested Full-time Schedule). Students who plan to complete the degree on a part-time basis should seek to complete the degree program within not more than seven consecutive calendar years (see Suggested Part-time Schedule). For graduation, a student must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in the 128 semester hours applicable to the degree and a grade of C or better in ENG 111 and 112.

For the conferring of the degree, students should apply for graduation in the semester they plan to graduate. An Application for Graduation must be filed at the Registrar’s Office by the mid-term point for graduation that semester.

For admissions and registration information for this program see Admissions.

Theology Core

Major Courses