Bachelor of Theology

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Bachelor of Theology

Designed to prepare servant-leaders for a variety of vocational, and volunteer church-oriented ministry locally and worldwide. The undergraduate level programs are informational, developmental building blocks designed to introduce the student to all aspects of Biblical, Theological and Ministerial disciplines, equipping him or her to better implement that which is learned in the work of the ministry.

The Th.B. degree is awarded to persons completing 128 hours of credit in a program with emphases in Bible and Theology, and a concentration in one of the following areas of ministry:

Pastoral Ministry:

The purpose of this program is to train men to serve as pastors in the local church. In addition to a thorough grounding in Scripture, the pastoral emphasis offers training in preaching, Biblical counseling, leadership and Biblical languages. FGS specializes in preparing pastors for churches. Graduates under this program often continue on with graduate studies or step directly into full-time ministry.

General Ministry:

This emphasis is designed to equip men and women for a variety of ministry opportunities, especially in the area of Christian education, youth ministry, children ministry, campus ministry, missions, or ministry in a para-church organization. Graduates under this program often continue on with graduate studies or step directly into full-time ministry.

Objectives of the Bachelor of Theology Program

Upon completion, the student will:

Academic:
A. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the entire Bible
B. Articulate the basic doctrines of the Christian faith
C. Rightly divide the Scripture

Spiritual:
A. Model daily obedience to God's Word in his/her life
B. Develop a consistent devotional life
C. Display a Biblical worldview in his/her private and public life

Professional:
A. Prepare for advanced professional education
B. Utilize the skills and tools necessary for practical Christian ministry
C. Develop a consistent pattern of evangelism and discipleship

Program of Study

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Biblical Studies - Old Testament: 21 hours

BSOT 101 - Old Testament Survey (3)

*BSOT 201- Genesis (3) - Dr. Mike Halsey

BSOT 301 - Historical Books (3)

BSOT 302 - Poetical Books (3)

BSOT 401 - Major Prophets (3)

BSOT 402 - Minor Prophets (3)

*BSOT 403 - Daniel & Revelation (3) - Tom Eckman

Biblical Studies - New Testament: 30 hours

BSNT 102 - New Testament Survey (3)

*BSNT 103 - The Gospel of John (3) - Dr. Mike Halsey

BSNT 104 - Romans (3)

*BSNT 203 - The Life of Christ (3) - Butch Entrekin

*BSNT 204 - Acts (3) - Dr. Mike Halsey

*BSNT 305 - James (3) - Tom Eckman

*BSNT 304 - Prison Epistles (3) - Rick Whitmire

BSNT 404 - General Epistles (3)

*BSNT 406 - Hebrews (3) - Dr. Mike Halsey

*BSNT 407 - Pastoral Epistles (3) - Dr. Ed Hoard

English: 6 hours

GENG 105 - English Grammar (3)

GENG 106 - English Compostion (3)

Practical Ministries - 20 hours

*PMIN 107- Spiritual Life (3) - Rick Whitmire

*PMIN 108 - Personal Evangelism (3) - Rick Whitmire

*PMIN 206 - Introduction to Missions (3) - Butch Entrekin

PMIN 501 - Christian Service I (1)

PMIN 502 - Christian Service II (1)

PMIN 503 - Christian Service III (1)

PMIN 504 - Christian Service IV (1)

PMIN 505 - Christian Service V (1)

PMIN 506 - Christian Service VI (1)

PMIN 507 - Christian Service VII (1)

PMIN 508 - Christian Service VIII (1)

Theology: 18 hours

*THEO 109 - Bibliology, Theology Proper, & Angelology (3) - Butch Entrekin

*THEO 110 - Bible Study Methods (3) - Butch Entrekin

*THEO 207 - Christology & Pneumatology (3) - Rick Whitmire

*THEO 208 - Anthropology, Hamartiology, & Soteriology (3) - Dr. Mike Halsey

THEO 307 - Old Testament Biblical Theology (3)

THEO 308 - New Testament Biblical Theology (3)

Electives - 42 hours

List of Undergraduate Courses

= 128 Credit Hours