Department of Biblical Studies & Theology

 

Master of theology (Th.M.) Degree

 

BST 508    SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY 1   

                               

BIBLEOLOGY, ANGELOLOGY, SOTERIOLOGY      4 credits

                  

The Bible is to be received as the final source for absolute truth. It is the embodiment of divine revelation. In Bibleology we examine the scriptures to authenticate this truth. In Angelology, we explore the origin, nature, fall, classification, work and destiny of God’s messengers. Soteriology is the doctrine of salvation.                          

 

BST 509      SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY 2 

                                      

CHRISTOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY, THEOLOGY 4 credits

 

 Christology is the study of the person of Jesus Christ, and His work, His death, Resurrection, Ascension and Exaltation. Anthropology is the study of man., the origin and original character, the fall & associated consequences. Theology is the study of the nature and attributes of God, the decrees of God, creation and His sovereignty.

 

BST 510      SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY 3

 

PNEUMATOLOGY, ECCLESIOLOGY, ESCHATOLOGY   4  credits

 

Pneumatology is the study of the Holy Spirit, Ecclesiology is a study of the church, Eschatology is a study of end times including the second coming of Christ, the resurrections, the judgments, the millennium, and the final state.

 

 

BST 511      KNOWING THE HOLY GHOST    3 credits

                                   

 We study the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, His work, ministry, fruit and gifts. We explore what scripture says about the baptism in the Spirit, and require the student to write about their personal experience with the Holy Spirit.

BST 512      CHRISTIAN ETHICS   3 credits 

                                                

 In the society in which we live, our Christian position on ethical issues is debated and challenged. The student will become cognizant of conflicting views and formulate their personal view as a result of the study of scripture. 

 

BST 513      HEALING   /   MIRACLES  3 credits

                                        

Jesus taught us to pray that our kingdom will come, on earth as it is in heaven. The doctrines of divine healing and miracles are studied.

 

BST 514      KNOWING GOD    3 credits

                                                     

                 Jeremiah’s said that the only thing we can boast about is that we “know God”.                         

 

BST 515      HISTORY OF THE REFORMATION    3 credits                         

Textbook: The Reformation by Diarmaid MacCulloch

Course study:  During the 16th and 17th century reformation period theologians wrestled with some of the same issues Augustine wrote about in the 4th century. To some extent the same issues are in existence today. In that period of history many saints were martyred for their faith. They willingly killed and died defending the truths that were revealed to them.

 

Today, worldwide Christians are being martyred for their faith, holding fast to our faith.

 

In this study, write a 4000 word thesis about the following personalities that fueled the 200 year reformation:

           

                        Augustine & Pelagius

                        Luther & Erasmus

                        Zwingli & Calvin

                        John Knox & Thomas Cramer

 

Address their theology, their effect upon the historical reformation period and finally, their effect upon Christianity as we know it today.

 

There is much more history to discover in the textbook and I encourage you to read the whole book for your lasting enjoyment and edification.

 

BST 610      HOLINESS   3 credits

Textbooks: A Quest for Godliness, The Puritan Vision of the  Christian Life – J.I.Packer  Rediscovering Holiness – J.I.Packer 

 

 Course study:

Prepare an original teaching outline that discusses what holiness is and why it is important, necessary, and where it begins.

Prepare an original teaching outline that defines spiritual growth.

Prepare an original teaching outline of the teachings and life experiences of the Puritans.

Prepare a 4000 word thesis on holiness, your experience in the pursuit of godliness and what you do to practice it. Be able to defend your conclusions, recognizing difficult areas and preparing a reasonable resolution that supports your conclusions.  

                                                                              

 

 

BST 611      BIBLICAL LEADERSHIP

   Textbooks: The Leadership Lessons of Jesus – Briner & Pritchard

              Servants of the Servant: A Biblical Theology of Leadership - Don Howell  3 credits

 

Course study:   Prepare   an outline that describes the leadership style of the old and New Testament leaders.

 

Prepare a 4000 word thesis that describes your leadership style and areas you plan to emphasize as you lead the people God has given you to shepherd.

Include how biblical leadership skills apply to your personal as well as church family. 

                                           

 

BST 630      MASTER RESEARCH/THESIS                                    

 

Total Credits 60