Coursework Required for a Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.)
	General Education Courses
	Complete 48 semester hours credit in general education courses  as follows: ANTH 220 Sociocultural Anthropology (3) ANTH 230 Biological Anthropology (3) CIS 110 Introduction to Computers (3) ENGL 111 Written Expression (3) ENGL 112 Argument-Based Literary Research (3) ENGL 261 World Literature I (3) ENGL 262 World Literature II (3) HIST 111 History of Western Civilization to 1648 (3) HPRO 114 Health and Wellness (3) MATH 162 Finite Mathematics (3) SPCM 150 Oral Communication (3) THL 135 Life, Ministry, and Teachings of Jesus (3) THL 136 Acts and the Writings of Paul (3) THL 200 Principles of Christian Living (3) THL 211 Old Testament Survey I (3) THL 212 Old Testament Survey II (3)
	Total General Education Courses	48
	Major Courses
	Complete 36 semester hours in theology (including 30 semester hours in upper division courses) as set forth below. 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) THL 412 Epistles of Paul I (3) THL 413 Epistles of Paul II (3) THL 416 General Epistles and Revelation (3) THL 421 History of Christianity I (3) THL 422 History of Christianity II (3) THL 450 Introduction to Biblical Theology (3) THL 460 Contemporary World Religions (3) THL 467 Historical Geography of the Bible Lands (3)
	Total Major Courses	36
	Electives	44
	Total Required Hours	128

To the right is a list of those courses that a student must complete for a Bachelor of Theology degree. This 128-semester-hour degree program normally requires four years of full-time study (see Suggested Full-time Schedule). Students who plan to fulfill program requirements on a part-time basis should seek to finish the degree program in not more than seven consecutive calendar years (see Suggested Part-time Schedule). These courses are not available in the summer session.

Program Purpose

Program Objectives

On successful completion of this program, a student should be able to:

• 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. .

Program Prerequisite

This program is open only to regular (matriculated) students.

Program Requirements

This degree program requires successful completion of a minimum of 128 semester hours including a minimum of 48 semester hours in general education coursework, a major in theology of 36 semester hours and 44 semester hours of electives selected with the advice of the student's adviser. 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 ENGL 111 and 112.

Required general education coursework consists of 9 semester hours in communications (ENGL 111, 112 and SPCM 150), 6 semester hours in humanities/fine arts (ENGL 261 and 262), 6 semester hours in social /behavioral sciences (ANTH 220 and HIST 111), 6 semester hours in natural sciences/mathematics (ANTH 230 and MATH 162), 3 semester hours in health promotion (HPRO 114), and 15 semester hours in theology (THL 135, 136, 200, 211 and 212).

The theology major consists of THL 226 and 250 and 30 semester hours in upper division courses including THL 320, 332, 412, 413, 416, 421, 422, 450, 460 and 467.

A student can not apply more than 24 semester hours credit to a bachelor's degree when earned through the Open Learning Program. Generally, it is best for one to apply for admission as a regular (matriculated) student upon deciding on a specific certificate, diploma or degree. See Making Application.   

Program Advisement

Each student entering the Associate of Theology degree program has an assigned 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).

Application for Graduation

For the conferring of the certificate students should apply for graduation in the semester they plan to graduate. An Application for Graduation must be filed with the Registrar by midterm for graduation that semester.