Catalog and Student Handbook

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

CERTIFICATE IN BIBLICAL STUDIES
Theology Track
(64 HOURS)

This two year program is designed to meet the individual needs of the man or woman who would like a foundational background by which work in an independent Baptist church will be enhanced. The blend of courses concentrate on practical Christian living and Biblical and theological knowledge and application.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The student who finishes this program should be able to:

1. Express clearly and concisely the foundational doctrines of independent Baptists as found in the Word of God and communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ.
2. Display an ability to determine the will of God in matters pertaining to their own abilities and capablities for service to the Lord through His church.
3. Demonstrate an ablility to apply biblical principles in coping with the typical challenges of our modern society against the Christian world view.
4. Show an ability to integrate biblical and theological truths with the purpose of edifying believers and of defending the faith to unbelievers.

CURRICULUM

BIBLE: (24 HOURS)
Old Testament (12 Hours)
OT 130 Pentateuch (3 hrs)
OT 230 Historical Books (3 hrs)
OT 232 Prophets of Israel (3 hrs)
OT 330 Poetic Books (3 hrs)
New Testament (12 Hours)
NT 141 Life of Christ (3 hrs)
NT 143 Acts (3 hrs)
NT 241 Corinthian Epistles (3 hrs)
NT 243 General Epistles (3 hrs)

THEOLOGY (12 HOURS)
TH 150 Ecclesiology (2 hrs)
TH 251 Christology/Soteriology (2 hrs)
TH 253 Angelology/Anthropology/Hamartiology (2 hrs)
TH 255 Pneumatology/Eschatology (2 hrs)
TH 257 Theology Proper/Bibliology (2 hrs)
TH 350 Eschatology (2 hrs)

CHRISTIAN DEVELOPMENT (13 HOURS)
CD 100 Orientation (1 hrs)
CD 104 Spiritual Life (3 hrs)
CD 106 Principles of Evangelism (3 hrs)
CD 108 Bible Study Methods (3 hrs)
CD 200 Missions & Local Church (3 hrs)

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (3 HOURS)
CE 302 Principles of Teaching (3 hrs)

MUSIC (3 HOURS)
MU 101 Fundamentals of Music (2 hrs)
MU 103 Preparation for song leading (1 hrs)

GENERAL STUDIES (9 HOURS)
EN 101 English Grammar (3 hrs)
EN 103 English Composition (3 hrs)
SP 202 Principles of Speech (3 hrs)

Legal Note:

Texas law forbids religious secondary and graduate schools to use internationally recognized nomenclature (e.g. associate, bachelor, master, doctor, degree) unless the state grants permission through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the accrediting agencies it recognizes. Though we believe the State of Texas law violates our rights as a college -- this issue is before the Texas Supreme Court waiting a ruling -- we will comply as long as the law is in effect. Thus we presently grant certificates and diplomas rather than degrees.