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THE GEORGIA NON-PUBLIC POST SECONDARY SCHOOL COMMISSION
APPROVES THIS CURRICULUM FOR CREDIT.
THEOLOGY
MAJOR
ASSOCIATE
OF THEOLOGY
FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
. .
ENGLISH GRAMMAR/WORD STUDIES 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
BIBLE SURVEY 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY
3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
INTRODUCTION TO HOMILETICS 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
PERSONAL EVANGELISM 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
TOTAL 15 SEMHRS 240 CLKHRS
SECOND SEMESTER
ENGLISH COMPOSITION 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
BIBLE DOCTRINES 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
MANNERS & CUSTOMS BIBLE LANDS 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
TOTAL 15 SEMHRS 240 CLKHRS
SECOND YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
ORAL INTERPRETATION WRITTEN WORD 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
BIBLE 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
THEOLOGY I 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
ELECTIVE 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
MINISTERAL PRACTICALITIES 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
TOTAL 15 SEMHRS 240 CLKHRS
SECOND SEMESTER
ADVANCED HOMILETICS 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
BIBLE 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
THEOLOGY II 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
EVANGELISM TECHNIQUES 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
TOTAL 15 SEMHRS 240 CLKHRS
GRADUATE
OF THEOLOGY
THIRD
YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
THEOLOGY III 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
BIBLE 6 SEMHRS 96 CLKHRS
BIBLICAL BASIS OF MISSIONS 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
ELECTIVE 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
TOTAL 15 SEMHRS 240 CLKHRS
SECOND SEMESTER
THEOLOGY IV 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
CHURCH HISTORY 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
BIBLE 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
CHURCH PLANTING 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
ELECTIVE 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
TOTAL 15 SEMHRS240 CLKHRS
BACHELOR
OF THEOLOGY
FOURTH
YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
CHURCH ADMINISTRATION 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
BIBLE 9 SEMHRS144 CLKHRS
ELECTIVE 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
TOTAL 15 SEM HRS 240 CLKHRS
SECOND SEMESTER
SUNDAY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
BIBLE 6 SEMHRS 96 CLKHRS
BAPTIST DISTINCTIVES 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
ELECTIVE 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
TOTAL 15 SEMHRS 240 CLKHRS
FIFTH
YEAR
MASTER
OF THEOLOGY
FIRST SEMESTER
BIBLE 3
SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
LIBRARY RESEARCH/THESIS WRITING 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
THESIS 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
ELECTIVE 6 SEMHRS 96 CLKHRS
TOTAL 15 SEMHRS 240 CLKHRS
SECOND SEMESTER
BIBLE 6
SEMHRS 96 CLKHRS
HERMENEUTICS 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
THESIS 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
ELECTIVE 3 SEMHRS 48 CLKHRS
TOTAL 15 SEMHRS 240
CLKHRS
BIBLE LANGUAGES MAJOR IN THEOLOGY (PROGRAM TO
BE DESIGNED)
COLLEGE
CURRICULA IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WHO DESIRE A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION
INCLUDING GENERAL ACADEMIC STUDIES IN ADDITION TO BIBLE-ORIENTED STUDIES. IT IS
ASSUMED THAT THE PERSON DESIRING TO EXPAND HIS EDUCATION IN ORDER TO PASTOR
CHURCHES WITH ENLARGED MINISTRIES SUCH AS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS WILL ENROLL IN A
CURRICULA DESIGNED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SPECIALIZED NON-PASTORAL MINISTRIES SHOULD
ALS0 ENROLL IN A SPECIALLY DESIGNED CURRICULATO ACCOMPLISH THAT PURPOSE.
PROFICIENCIES
EVERY STUDENT ENROLLED IN THE INSTITUTE AND SEMINARY WILL
SELECT A PRIMARY PROFICIENCY AND A SECONDARY PROFICIENCY THEY WISH TO
CONCENTRATE THEIR STUDIES. AS LISTED IN THE "PROFICIENCIES" SECTION
OF THIS CATALOG, PRIMARY PROFICIENCIES INCLUDE "PASTORAL",
"NON-PASTORAL", AND "CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL".
DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
A DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN THE CURRICULA, TO
STUDENTS WHO ARE ELECTED BY THE ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY. EACH PROGRAM SHALL
BE DESIGNED FOR THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT.
COURSES WILL BE TAKEN IN THE CLASSROOM WITH UNDERGRADUATE
STUDENTS BUT COURSE NUMBERS WILL BE UPGRADED TO 500 AND 600 LEVELS AND
ADDITIONAL WORK WILL BE REQUIRED.
TRANSFER OF CREDITS
TRANSFER OF CREDITS FROM THIS INSTITUTION TO OTHER
INSTITUTIONS IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE RECEIVING INSTITUTION.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
BI 101 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY` 3 Semester Hours
This is a chronological survey of
the Old Testament with attention to the production, history, background and
outline of each Book as it integrates into the chronology.
BI 102 NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY 3 Semester Hours
This is a chronological survey of
the New Testament with attention to the political, social and religious world
of the first century. An outline study of each Book integrated into the
chronology.
BI 103 PERSONAL EVANGELISM 3 Semester Hours
This is an emphasis on the man,
methods, message and means of evangelism with a careful study of the Spirit
filled life of the soul winner as well as the work of the Holy Spirit in every
phase of witnessing. A strong emphasis is placed on how to lead a single
individual to Christ in person-to-person confrontation.
BI 104 MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF
BIBLE LANDS 3 Semester Hours
This is a study of the manners
and customs of the Hebrew people includes Old and New Testament times in
relation to the Scriptures.
BI 105 BIBLE ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION 3 Semester Hours
This is a system of Bible study taking apart, analyzing,
and putting together again with a thorough study of divisions of Old and New
Testaments, the Law of Moses, the Prophets, the Psalms, the types of the Old
Testament, and the miracles of the New Testament. Other important techniques of
Biblical interpretation will be studied.
BI 106 CHRISTIAN DOCTRINES 3
Semester Hours
This is a study of the Bible by subject matter with
particular emphasis given to the great doctrines.
BI 201 HISTORICAL BOOKS 3
Semester Hours
This is a study of the books of Joshua through Esther with
attention given to the content of each book and its relation to the Bible as a
whole.
BI 202 GENERAL EPISTLES 3
Semester Hours
This is a study of the authorship, message, and doctrine in
the epistles of James, Peter, John and Jude.
BI 203 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY I 3 Semester Hours
This is a study of Theology, Bibliology, Christology and
Pneumatology.
BI 204 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY II 3 Semester Hours
This is a study of Anthropology, Harmatology, Soteriology,
and Angelology.
BI 301 PASTORAL EPISTLES 3
Semester Hours
This is a study of I and II Timothy and Titus with emphasis
upon the qualifications of ministers and an application to present-day
pastor-church relationships.
BI 303 PRISON EPISTLES AND GALATIONS 3 Semester Hours
This is a study of Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians,
Colossians and Philemon with emphasis on the doctrines as applied to present
day churches.
BI 304 PENTATEUCH 3
Semester Hours
This is a study of the first five books of the Old
Testament. They are approached as the inspired Word of God with special
emphasis on Biblical Theology as the beginning and foundation of all history.
BI 305 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY III 3 Semester Hours
This is a study of Ecclesiology and Corinthians with
special emphasis on church policy and practice.
BI 306 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY IV 3 Semester Hours
This is a study of Eschatology including and study of the
books of Daniel, Revelations and Thessalonians with attention given to
prophetic analysis.
BI 401 THE GOSPEL 3
Semester Hours
This is a study of the gospel narratives, including a
harmony of the life and ministry of Christ.
BI 402 MAJOR PROPHETS 3
Semester Hours
This is a study of the lives, experiences, messages and
prophecies of the major prophets of the Old Testament.
BI 403 BIBLE GEOGRAPHY 3
Semester Hours
This is a study of Bible lands and places. Students who
tour Bible lands may receive up to six semester hours credit in Bible Geography
with prior approval.
BI 404 MINOR PROPHETS 3
Semester Hours
This is a study of the books commonly called the Minor
Prophets. Emphasis is also given to the historical background of each book.
BI 405 ACTS 3
Semester Hours
This is a study of the Acts of the Apostles pertaining to
the Holy Spirit, the early church and the expansion of her ministry.
BI 406 POETIC BOOKS 3
Semester Hours
This is a study of the poetic books of the Old Testament.
BI 407 ROMANS 3
Semester Hours
This is a study of the epistle with emphasis on the basic
doctrines of the Christian faith.
BI 408 HEBREWS 3
Semester Hours
This is an analysis of the Hebrew epistle with
consideration of the message, and the doctrines against the historical
backgrounds and Leviticus.
BI 411, 412 BIBLICAL RESEARCH Variable hours
This is a study of Biblical research techniques. Hours
credit may vary and will be assigned by the faculty. May be taken repeatedly
for elective credit.
BI 502 HERMENEUTICS 3
Semester Hours
This is a study of the science and principles of Bible
Interpretation. The basic methods and rules for interpreting parables, types,
figurative language and prophecy are presented with special emphasis on
premillennial teaching.