Bachelor of Theology
Description
The Bachelor of Theology Degree is designed to equip and prepare students for full-time Christian ministry with ordination in mind. Because PBTS only accepts students into the BTh program who already have earned two years of college studies (or have completed a two-year college program), the curriculum plan is focused on the foundations of biblical studies, historical-theological area and the broad areas in practical ministries within the span of two years in residential studies.
Graduates are expected to pastor a local church upon graduation. They can also proceed to Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Arts in Missions, and Master of Divinity subject to the requirements of the respective graduate programs.
Curriculum
The Bachelor of Theology program requires the following 74 units of academic credit for graduation.
Biblical Studies (9 Units)
- BI-B1 – Biblical Hermeneutics
- OT-B1 – Old Testament Introduction
- NT-B1 – New Testament Introduction
Practical (42 Units)
- BP-B1 – Biblical Preaching 1
- BP-B2 – Biblical Preaching 2
- CE-B1 – Educational Ministry of the Church
- CE-B2 – Principles of Transformative Education
- MI-B1 – Perspectives on the World Christian Movement
- MI-B2 – Contemporary Issues in Missions
- ML-B1 – Administration and Leadership in the Church
- ML-B2 – Pastoral Ministry
- ML-B3 – Church Stewardship
- MM-B1 – Introduction to Worship
- PC-B1 – Pastoral Care and Counseling
- PC-B2 – Interpersonal Relationships
- MI-B 3 — Strategic Planning and Missionary Philosophy in Missions
- Free Elective in the Practical Area
Theology – History (15 Units)
- TH-B1 – Christian Theology
- TH-B2 – Gospel and Cultures
- CH-B1 – Church History
- CH-B2 – Baptist History & Distinctive
- ET-B1 – Christian Ethics
Institutional Requirements (8 Units)
- SMP Weekly Ministry Program (4 Units)
- SMP-IP – Internship (4 Units)
- RD 0 – Theological Thinking and Writing
