Programs - Theology - Bachelor Degrees - Bachelor of Divinity Degree

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Theological Master Degrees 

Bachelor of Divinity Degree

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144 credits, 42 courses, 6 specializations

Theology (6)

Doctrine of God

Christology

Pneumatology

Anthropology

Ecclesiology

Eschatology

Scriptures (6)

Introduction to the Old Testament

Introduction to the New Testament

Manuscripts of The Old Testament

Manuscripts of the New Testament

Introduction to Apocrypha and Apocalyptic

Hermeneutics

History (6)

Earlier Church

Medieval Church and Modern Church

Contemporary Church and Modern Denominations

History of Israel

Ancient Religions

World Religions

Languages (6)

Hebrew

Exegesis on the Old Testament

Greek

Exegesis on the New Testament

Latin

Exegesis on the Vulgate

Ministry (6)

Ministry

Pastoral Counseling

Ministering to God and Men

Preaching

Sermon: Preparation and Delivering

Preacher and Preaching

Teaching

Christian Education

Administration

Church Administration

Spirituality (5)

Personal Devotion

Evangelism

Spiritual Maturity and Spiritual Gifts

Worship and Fellowship

Christian Stewardship

Humanities (4)

Introduction to Philosophy

History of Philosophy

Fundaments of Psychology

Introduction to Sociology


Program Work (4)

Methodology

Planning and Research

Thesis Writing

Examination Assessment



Specializations for the Bachelors of Divinity Program

Bachelor of Divinity in Chaplaincy

Instructions: Choose which area you want concentrate. The three specific courses for that area are your mandatory classes. Then, choose three courses from the remaining six - these are your optional classes.

Hospital Chaplainry

Introduction to Hospital Chaplaincy

Facing Death

C.P.E /Focus Project

School Chaplainry

Introduction to School Chaplaincy

Formative Christian Influence in Schools

Internship/Focus Project

Military Chaplaincy

Introduction to Military Chaplaincy

Christians and Wars

Internship/ Focus Project

Entrepreneurial Chaplaincy

Ministering in Business Environment



Bachelor of Divinity in Christian Ministry

Introduction to Christian Ministry

Theology of Christian Ministry

Internship

The Call for the Professional Ministry

The Zeal for God's Work

The Good Minister

Church Ministries

Para-Ecclesiastical Ministries

The Ministry of Theological Teaching

The Ordained Ministry

 


 

 

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