Coursework Required for a Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.)
	General Education Core Courses
	Complete 33 semester hours credit in general education core courses as follows: Communication ENGL 111 Written Expression (3) ENGL 112 Argument-Based Literary Research (3) SPCM 150 Oral Communication (3) [An approved transfer course in public speaking may substitute for SPCM 150.] Health and Physical Education HPRO 114 Health and Wellness (3) [Approved transfer credit of four semester hours of physical education activity courses may substitute for HPRO 114.] Humanities and Fine Arts ENGL 261 World Literature I (3) ENGL 262 World Literature II (3) [Approved transfer credit in a two semester sequence in American literature, British literature or literature of the western world may substitute for ENG 261 and 262.] Information Technology CIS 110 Introduction to Computers (3) Natural and Mathematical Sciences ANTH 230 Biological Anthropology (3) [An approved transfer course in a college laboratory science such as general chemistry, general physics, or geology, may substitute for ANTH 230.] MATH 162 Finite Mathematics (3) [An approved transfer course in precalculus algebra, precalculus trigonometry or more advanced mathematics may substitute for MATH 162.] Social and Behavioral Sciences ANTH 220 Sociocultural Anthropology (3) [An approved transfer course in introductory behavioral studies, economics, geography, psychology, political science, or sociology may substitute for ANTH 220.] HIST 111 History of Western Civilization to 1648 (3) [An approved transfer course in United States history or British history may substitute for HIST 111.]
	Total General Education Core Courses	33
	Biblical Foundations Core Courses
	Complete 18 semester hours credit in biblical foundations core courses as follows: 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) THL 226 Christian Leadership (3)
	Total Biblical Foundations Core Courses	18
	Major Courses
	Complete 36 semester hours in upper division courses as set forth below. THL 300 Introduction to Biblical Languages (3) THL 320 Introduction to Church History (3) THL 332 The Biblical Text (3) THL 380 Introduction to Biblical Doctrine (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 460 Contemporary World Religions (3) THL 467 Historical Geography of the Bible Lands (3) THL 485 Introduction to Biblical Theology (3)
	Total Major Courses	36
	Electives	41
	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 mastery of the general education and biblical foundations core competencies;

• Identify and demonstrate Christian leadership and values;

• State, and in a structured way demonstrate understanding of, major biblical doctrines and their underlying theology;

• Demonstrate understanding of the history and theology of the Church and explain their importance, and the development of Christianity as a major religion;

• Demonstrate the veracity and reliability of the Bible and using analysis tools demonstrate the purpose, significance and application of the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament;

• Correlate relevant archaeological, historical and biblical material with important sites, roads, features and events within the eastern Mediterranean region;

• 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 of study requires successful completion of a minimum of 128 semester hours in general education core courses, biblical foundations core courses, a major in theology, and 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), and 3 semester hours in health promotion (HPRO 114).

Completion of the biblical foundations core requires 15 semester hours in theology (THL 135, 136, 200, 211 212 and 226).

The theology major consists of 33 semester hours in upper division courses including THL 320, 332, 380, 412, 413, 416, 421, 422, 467, 460 and 485.

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 Bachelor 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.