Pastoral Theology Diploma

Those who graduate from this program will have a sound preparation in Bible and Theology (39 semester hours), Practics (27 semester hours) and General Studies (24 semester hours). The two semesters of Pastoral Internship (3 semester hours) will help to provide the student with an understanding of the methods and skills needed to succeed in the ministry.

Course Requirements and Curriculum

Freshman Year

Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
ENGL 103
Introduction to Literature
3 ENGL 104
Introduction to Literature
3
BIBL 113
Hermeneutics
3 BIBL 114
Pentateuch
3
BIBL 115
Gospels
3 RELS 132
Cross Cultural Studies
3
RELS 131
Introduction to Spiritual Issues
3 EDUC 142
Principles of Teaching
3
RELS 133
Religious Conversion
3 HIST 172
History of the Pentecostal Church
3
  15   15

Sophmore Year

Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
PSYC 106
Introduction to Psychology
3 BUSI 111
Business Fundamentals
3
BIBL 211
Historical Literature
3 BIBL 212
Acts
3
THEO 221
Doctrine I
3 THEO 222
Doctrine II
3
EDUC 241
Youth Communication
3 Bible Elective 3
COUN 245
Foundations of Counselling I
3 General Studies Elective 3
  15   15

Senior Year

Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
HIST 111
History of Western Civilization
3 HIST 260
History of Christianity
3
THEO 321
Biblical Theology of the Holy Spirit
3 RELS 331
Pastoral Theology
3
RELS 334
Leadership Development
3 RELS 332
Christianity and Culture
3
RELS 335
Pastoral Ministry Internship
1.5 RELS 336
Pastoral Ministry Internship
1.5
RELS 338
Local Church Leadership
3 General Studies/RELS Elective 3
Bible Elective 3 Open Elective 3
  16.5   16.5

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