REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHEOR OF THEOLOGY The requirements for this degree are the successful completion of the prescribed curriculum as outlined or with substitution of courses as may be approved by the Academic Dean and President. Such courses will have equivalent content and requirements as those listed. The total hours required to earn this degree is one hundred and thirty. BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (4 Year Program) 120 HRS. Recommended Course of Study FIRST YEAR NT-121 New Testament Survey I NT-122 New Testament Survey II TH-131 Great Doctrines I TH-132 Great Doctrines II PS-121 Church Administration I PS-122 Church Administration II HI -131 Early Church History I HI-132 Early Church History II OT-121 Old Testament Survey I OT-122 Old Testament Survey II PS-131 Homiletics I PS-132 Homiletics II SECOND YEAR OT-211 Prophets TH-231 Systematic Theology I PS-231 Hermeneutics I CE-221 Christian Ethics in Plain Language NT-221 New Testament Theology I PS-231 Homiletics III TH-212 Manner and Customs TH-232 Systematic Theology II PS-232 Hermeneutics II CE-222 Christian Ethics in Plain Language NT-222 New Testament Theology II PS-232 Homiletics IV THIRD YEAR TH 331 Eschatology I NT-311 Life & Teachings of Paul I NT-311 Life & Teachings of Christ I FL -331 Greek PS -331 The Bible Book by Book I NT-331 Book of Acts I CE-311 Counseling Church Leaders I TH-332 Eschatology II NT-312 Life & Teachings of Paul II NT-312 Life & Teachings of Christ II FL -332 Hebrew PS- 332 The Bible Book by Book II NT-332 Book of Act II CE-312 Counseling Church Leaders II PH-332 History of Philosophy
BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (4 Year Program) 120 HRS. Recommended Course of Study Continuation FOURTH YEAR PH-431 Philosophy of Religion PS-431 Pastoral Counseling I CE-431 Cults, Sects, and Isms FL-431 Greek II PS-421 Parliamentary Procedure I GV-421 Religious Liberties and Civil I PS-411 Contemporary Preaching and without notes I TH-432 Contemporary Thought PS-432 Pastoral Counseling II CE-432 Cults, Sects, and Isms FL-432 Hebrew II PS-432 Parliamentary Procedure II GV-422 Religious Liberties and Civil II PS-412 Contemporary Preaching and without notes II
FIRST YEAR Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. NT-121 New Testament Survey I Rev. C. Perry 7:30-8:30 p.m. TH-131 Great Doctrines I Rev. C. Perry 8:30-9:30 p.m. PS-121 Church Administration I Dr. F Maeweathers Tue. 6:30-7:30 p.m. HI -131 Early Church History I Rev. H. J Boone 7:30-8:30 p.m. OT-121 Old Testament Survey I Rev. H. J Boone 8:30-9:30 p.m. Study Hall at School Sat. 8:00-10:00 a.m. PS-131`Homiletics I Dr. F Maeweathers Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. NT-122 New Testament Survey II Rev. C. Perry 7:30-8:30 p.m. TH-132 Great Doctrines II Rev. C. Perry 8:30-9:30 p.m. PS-122 Church Administration II Dr. F Maeweathers Tue. 6:30-7:30 p.m. OT-122 Old Testament Survey II Rev. H. J Boone 7:30-8:30 p.m. HI -132 Early Church History II Rev. H. J Boone 8:30-9:30 p.m. Study Hall at School Sat. 8:00-10:00 a.m. PS-132`Homiletics II Dr. F Maeweathers Textbook List A laptop is a needed for classes every year Heart of the New Testament: H. I. Hester Criswell s Guidebook for Pastor: W. A. Criswell Great Doctrines of the Bible: William Evans Christian Doctrines: J. M. Pendleton Heart of Hebrew History: H. I. Hester Vine s Expository Dictionary Old and New Testament: W. E. Vines How to Prepare a Sermon: William Evans How to Preach Without Notes: Charles W. Koller
SECOND YEAR Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. OT-211 Prophets Rev. H. J. Boone 7:30-8:30 p.m. TH-231 Systematic Theology I Rev. H. J. Boone 8:30-9:30 p.m. PS-231 Hermeneutics I Rev. R. Slater Tue 6:30-7:30 p.m. CE-212 Christian Ethics in Plain Rev. C. Perry Language 7:30-8:30 p.m. PS-221 New Testament Theology I Rev. C. Perry 8:30-9:30 p.m. Study Hall at School Sat. 8:00-10:00 a.m. PS-231 Homiletics III Dr. F Maeweathers Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. OT-212 Manners & Customs of Rev. H. J. Boone the Bible Times 7:30-8:30 p.m. TH-222 Systematic Theology II Rev. H. J. Boone 8:30-9:30 p.m. PS-232 Hermeneutics II Rev. R. Slater Tue 6:30-7:30 p.m. CE-212 Christian Ethics in Plain Rev. C. Perry Language 7:30-8:30 p.m. NT-222 New Testament Theology II Rev. C. Perry 8:30-9:30 p.m. Study Hall at School Sat. 8:00-10:00 a.m. PS-232` Homiletics IV Dr. F Maeweathers Textbook List: The Pentateuch: W. H. Griffith Protestant Biblical Interpretation: Ramm The New Manners and Customs of Bible Times: Ralph Gower Life Application Bible (KJV) The Old Testament: Irving L. Jensen Preaching from the Prophets: James and Christine Ward Fundamentals of Our Faith: H. H. Hobbs World Biblical Commentary: Pastoral Epistles: (Volume 46) Vine s Expository Dictionary Old and New Testament: W. E. Vines How to Prepare a Sermon: William Evans How to Preach Without Notes: Charles W. Koller Handbook on the Historical Books: Victor Hamilton Power Speaking: The Art of the Exceptional Public Speaker: Achim Nowak Christian Language: Kerby Anderson
THIRD YEAR Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. TH-331 Eschatology I 7:30-8:30 p.m. PS-331 Life & Teaching of Paul 8:30-9:30 p.m. NT-311 Life Teaching of Christ I Rev. C. Perry Tue 6:30-7:30 p.m. FL-331 Greek Rev. K. Ireland 7:30-8:30 p.m. NT-311 The Bible Book by Book I Dr. F Maeweathers 8:30-9:30 p.m. TH-331 Book of Acts I Dr. F Maeweathers Sat. 8:00-9:00 a.m. CE-311 Counseling for Church Leaders I Dr. D. Rembert 9:00-10:00 a.m. Study Hall at School Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. TH-332 Eschatology II 7:30-8:30 p.m. NT-312 Life and Teaching of Paul 8:30-9:30 p.m. NT-332 Life and Teaching of Christ Rev. C. Perry Tue 6:30-7:30 p.m. FL-332 Hebrew Rev. K. Ireland 7:30-8:30 p.m. PS-332 Bible Book by Book II Dr. F Maeweathers 8:30-9:30 p.m. NT-332 Books of Acts Dr. F Maeweathers Sat. 8:00-9:00 a.m. CE-312 Counseling for Church Leader II Dr. D. Rembert 9:00-10:00 a.m. History of Philosophy Dr. D. Rembert Textbook List: Eschatology: Hans Schwarz Introduction to Philosophy: Geisler & Feinburg How to Prepare a Sermon: William Evans How to Preach Without Notes: Charles W. Koller Vine s Expository Dictionary Old and New Testament: W. E. Vine The Bible Book by Book: J. B. Tidwell The Essence of Christianity: Ludwig Feuerbach Counseling: How to Counsel Biblically: John McArthur
FOURTH YEAR Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. PH-431 Pastoral Counseling I Dr. D. Rembert 7:30-8:30 p.m. PS-431 Philosophy of Religion Dr. F Maeweathers 8:30-9:30 p.m. CE-431 Cults, Sects and Isms I Rev. H. J. Boone Tue. 6:30-7:30 p.m. FL-431 Greek II Rev. K. Ireland 7:30-8:30 p.m. PS-421 Parliamentary Procedure I Dr. F Maeweathers 8:30-9:30 p.m. GV-411 Religious Liberties Dr. F Maeweathers and Civil Sat. 8:00-10:00 a.m. PS-411 Contemporary Preaching Rev. C. Perry Without Notes Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. TH-432 Contemporary Thought Rev. Keith Ireland 7:30-8:30 p.m. PS-432 Pastoral Counseling II Dr. D. Rembert 8:30-9:30 p.m. CE-432 Cults, Sects and Isms Rev. H. J. Boone Tue. 6:30-7:30 p.m. FL-432 Hebrew Rev. K. Ireland 7:30-8:30 p.m. PS-432 Parliamentary Procedure II Dr. F Maeweathers 8:30-9:30 p.m. GV-421 Religious Liberties Dr. F Maeweathers and Civil Sat. 8:00-10:00 a.m. PS-412`Contemporary Preaching Rev. C. Perry Textbook List Effective Biblical Counseling: Larry Crabb The Kingdom of the Cults: Walter Martin Robert s Rules of Order Simplified and Applied 2nd Edition: Robert McConnel Pro Postmodern Times: A Christian Guide to Contemporary Thought: Gene Edward Veith, Jr, and Marvin Dasky Introduction to Philosophy: Geisler and Feinberg Fundamentals of our Faith: Herschel H. Hobbs Constitutional Ethos: Liberal Equality for the Common Good: Alexander Tsesis
BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY Description of Courses OLD TESTAMESNT SURVEY. (3HRS) A study of the history, literature, and theo-philosophical concepts presented in the Old Testament PENTATEUCH. (3HRS) A survey of the material in the first five books of the Old Testament. PROPHETS. (3HRS) A study of the prophetic movement in Israel from its origins in the post-exilic period. OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY. (3HRS) A study of the Old Testament views of God, man, history, sin and salvation. HISTORICAL BOOKS. (3HRS) A study of Joshua through Esther, dealing with the problems of conquering and setting Canaan, the periods of the united and divided kingdoms, and the return following the exile. PSALMS. (3HRS) A study of the origin and liturgical use of selected Psalms with attention to their form and content. LIFE OF THE PATRIARCHS. (3HRS) A bird s eye view of the life and times of the Patriarchs. NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY. (3HRS) Introduction to the history, literature, and theology of the New Testament. LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF CHRIST. (3HRS) This is a detailed study of the actual events in the life of Jesus Christ. A harmony of the Gospels is studied and the various problems of Gospel history are discussed. LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF PAUL. (3HRS) An examination of the ministry of the Apostle Paul based on Acts and Paul s letters. BOOK OF ACTS. (3HRS) A verse by verse analysis of the English text giving particular attention to the history of the liberation of the Gospel and the world interest of the New Testament faith.
GOSPEL OF JOHN. (3HRS) Analysis, exegesis, and exposition of the fourth Gospel. NEW TESTAMENT THEOLOGY. (3HRS) Interpretation of the early church s understanding of the mission and message of Jesus and the character of the Christian proclamation. CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE. (3HRS) A survey of the major doctrines of the Christian faith. SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY. (3HRS) A systematic study of the principal theological doctrines of the Christian faith. CONTEMPORARY THOUGHTS. (3HRS) A survey of the major problems involved in the contemporary attempt to define the nature and meaning of the Christian faith. ESCHATOLOGY. (3HRS) This course presents the Bible account of the future. Topics to be covered are: the rapture, the second coming, the intermediate state, the tribulation, the resurrection, judgment, millennium, and eternal life. HOMILETICS. (3HRS) Examination of the phases preaching plays in the minister s work and the purpose, content, and structure of the sermon. PASTORAL LETTERS. (3HRS) A study of Paul s instructions concerning the challenge, the responsibilities, the qualifications, and the message of the Christian ministry. DENOMINATIONAL LIFE. (3 HRS) This course is designed to give the students an understanding of religious experiences in the changing nature of denominational life in the United States. PERSONAL EVANGELISM. (3 HRS) A study of the philosophy of evangelism, its scriptural basis, and methods of evangelism. Class work includes the study of personal evangelism as well as house-tohouse calling for the local church. HERMENEUTICS. (3 HRS) A study of Biblical Interpretation and terminology.
PASTORAL COUNSELING. (3HRS) An intensive stud of typical problems dealt with by counselors-marital conflict, mental illness, divorce, bereavement, delinquency, alcoholism, financial crisis, for example. CULTS, SECTS, AND ISMS. (3HRS) An intensive study of the origin, doctrines and growth of selected Cults and Sects in the USA. CHURCH ADMINISTRATION. (3 HRS) In recognition of the pastor s responsibility as overseer in the local church, this course is designed to prepare for intelligent, scriptural, church-building leadership. FIELD WORK IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION. (3 HRS) Training in a student placement program offering practice and pre-professional experience in Christian education. INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY. (3 HRS) Principles underlying the contending views are analyzed in the light of actual systems of thought held by representatives of various views. PHILOSPHY OF RELIGION. (3 HRS) The validity of the Christian faith is considered paramount. Issues such as faith and reason, religious experience, authority of the Bible, meaning of history, modern science, evil and suffering, immorality, etc. HISTORY OF PHILOSOHY. (3 HRS) A historical and critical study of the various systems of thought presented during the Grecian, medieval, and modern periods. INTRODUCTION TO APOCRYHA BOOKS. (3 HRS) A synoptic view of the Apocrypha books. Lycem CE 100 Required Workshops
Having received a strong, well rounded foundation from this program, I felt confident enough to pursue a Master in a specialized area of study in theology. The values, knowledge, and skills attained from the Bachelor of Theology program prepared me to effectively to serve and take this challenge.