Bachelor of Theology
Bachelor of Theology is the basic degree to prepare a person for ordained ministry. After graduation, a student is well prepared to lead a congregation and to pursue further studies at the mater's level.
This program aims to cultivate servants and visionary leaders for the churches. It attempts to help the students grow in spiritual depth and moral integrity. It is also to equip the student in developing the specific skills needed for effective ministry and public leadership and to develop a deep understanding of the cultural and social context.
Program Requirements
- Registered and enrolled in the program for the duration of 4 years
- Completion of required 8 semesters
- Completion of 122 total credits of courses
- Completion of 3 credits of Mini Research Paper
- Passing grade of Field Education
- Accumulation of 125 credits thar are required for graduation
Course Requirements
| Language | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Grammar 1 | 2 |
| ENG 102 | English Grammar 2 | 2 |
| ENG 203 | Writing 1 | 2 |
| ENG 204 | Writing 2 | 2 |
| Total | 8 |
| Biblical Division | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OT/NT 306 | Biblical Hebrew/Greek 1 | 3 |
| OT/NT 307 | Biblical Hebrew/Greek 2 | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Old Testament | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OT 101 | Introduction to Old Testament 1 | 3 |
| OT 102 | Introduction to Old Testament 2 | 3 |
| OT 203 | Prophets | 2 |
| OT 204 | Poetical Books/Pentateuch | 2 |
| OT 308 | Old Testament Exegesis | 3 |
| OT 409 | Old Testament Theology | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| New Testament | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NT 101 | Introduction to New Testament 1 | 3 |
| NT 102 | Introduction to New Testament 2 | 3 |
| NT 203 | Life of Christ | 2 |
| NT 204 | Paul & His Theology | 2 |
| NT 205 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 2 |
| NT 308 | New Testament Exegesis | 3 |
| NT 409 | New Testament Theology | 2 |
| Total | 17 |
| Church History | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CH 101 | Early & Medieval Church History | 3 |
| CH 102 | Reformation & Modern Church History | 3 |
| CH 303 | Baptist Church History & Doctrine | 2 |
| CH 404 | Ecumenical Theology | 2 |
| Total | 10 |
| Christian Theology | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CT 301 | Philosophy for Understanding Theology | 2 |
| CT 302 | Introduction to Christian Theology | 2 |
| CT 303 | Christian Theology | 2 |
| CT 404 | Introduction to Christian Ethics | 2 |
| CT 405 | Asian Theology | 2 |
| CT 406 | Gender and Theology | 2 |
| Total | 12 |
| Christian Education | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CE 101 | Introduction to Christian Education | 2 |
| CE 102 | Christian Education for Children | 2 |
| CE 203 | Lesson Plan Writing | 2 |
| CE 204 | Christian Education for Youth Ministry | 2 |
| CE 205 | Field Education | 0 |
| CE 306 | Introduction to Early Childhood Care & Development (ECCD) | 2 |
| CE 407 | Christian Education for Adult | 2 |
| Total | 12 |
| Mission | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MS 201 | World Religions | 2 |
| MS 302 | Biblical Foundation of Mission | 2 |
| MS 303 | Theology of Mission | 2 |
| MS 404 | Cross Cultural Communication | 2 |
| Total | 8 |
| Practical Theology | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PT 201 | Sociology | 2 |
| PT 202 | Spiritual Formation | 2 |
| PT 303 | Homiletics 1 | 2 |
| PT 304 | Pastoral Theology | 2 |
| PT 305 | Homiletics 2 | 2 |
| PT 406 | Pastoral Care and Counselling 1 | 2 |
| PT 407 | Apologetic | 2 |
| PT 408 | Pastoral Care and Counselling 2 | 2 |
| PT 409 | Church Administration | 2 |
| Total | 18 |
| Music | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MU 101 | Music Theory 1 | 2 |
| MU 102 | Music Theory 2 | 2 |
| MU 203 | Music Sight Reading | 2 |
| MU 204 | Music Ministry | 2 |
| Total | 8 |
| Kachin Studies | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| KS 101 | Kachin Literature | 2 |
| KS 102 | Kachin Bible Reading | 2 |
| KS 405 | Kachin Tradition & Culture | 2 |
| Total | 6 |
| All Departments | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AA 201 | Digital Literacy | 0 |
| AA 302 | Research Method | 0 |
| AA 403 | Mini Research Paper | 3 |
| Total | 3 |