The Certificate of Theology (minimum 40 credits) provides the graduate with the foundation necessary to function as a ministry group leader within church and/or para-church contexts. Students in this program develop their Bible knowledge, ministry skills, spiritual maturity, and personal characteristics.
The student will complete a minimum of 40 credits of courses selected from the four divisions of the curriculum. Select courses also include Practical Ministry Experience opportunities for credit through which students experience direct application of knowledge and theory to a relevant ministry situation, thus developing and strengthening their ministry skills and giftings.
Students may choose among the available Bachelor of Theology courses. The table below provides a recommended academic plan, ensuring the student a good balance of courses from the four divisions of PTEE’s curriculum.
Recommended Academic Plan for Certificate completion
|
Curricular |
Recommended |
Elective |
|
Division I |
Christian stewardship
|
– |
|
Division II |
Understanding the Bible Today New Testament Survey I New Testament Survey II
|
(2) courses |
|
Division III |
The Art of Preaching Pastoral Ministries House Groups
|
(1) course |
|
Division IV |
Christian Family |
(1) course |
The Diploma of Theology (minimum 80 credits) will strengthen the graduate’s ability to function as a leader who is able to assist church and/or para-church leaders in the fulfillment of ministry objectives, or when appropriate, lead small churches.
The Diploma courses, combined with growing personal ministry, will help adult students develop their Bible knowledge, ministry skills, spiritual maturity, and personal formation and impact for effective Christian service.
Program
The student will complete a minimum of 80 credits of courses selected from the four divisions of the curriculum. Select courses also include Practical Ministry Experience opportunities for credit through which students experience direct application of knowledge and theory to a relevant ministry situation, thus developing and strengthening their ministry skills and giftings.
Courses Required
Students may choose among the available Bachelor of Theology courses. The table below provides a recommended academic plan, ensuring the student a good balance of courses from the four divisions of PTEE’s curriculum.
Recommended Academic Plan for Diploma completion
|
Curricular |
Total number of courses from each Division |
|
Division I |
Christian Stewardship Christian Ethics |
|
Division II |
(12) courses |
|
Division III |
(6) courses |
|
Division IV |
(4) courses |
While students who have previously completed a Certificate of Theology are eligible to have all their previous course-credits applied toward the Diploma of Theology, repeating Certificate courses for additional credit is not permissible
BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY
The Bachelor of Theology (minimum 120 credits) will prepare students to work as a church or para-church leader. As a senior pastor or pastoral staff member, the graduate will be able to engage with the needs of church members who are primary, secondary and tertiary school graduates. In preparation for such a role, B.Th students will continue to develop spiritually, Biblically, in ministry skills and sense of community and church identity and responsibility.
Program
The student will complete a minimum of 120 credits of courses selected from the four divisions of the curriculum. Select courses also include Practical Ministry Experience opportunities for credit through which students experience direct application of knowledge and theory to a relevant ministry situation, thus developing and strengthening their ministry skills and giftings.
~ A student who already holds a Bachelor’s degree in another field will only be required to take 54 credits to complete a B.Th.
~ Students who have already earned a PTEE Diploma of Theology must complete an additional 40 credits to complete a B.Th.
~ Students holding a Diploma of Theology from another institution may apply to have their Diploma courses credited towards the Bachelor of Theology. Each case will be considered on its own merits and up to 80 credits may be transferred.
Courses Available
Following is a complete list of PTEE’s Bachelor of Theology courses which may be credited towards the Certificate and Diploma of Theology as well.
The Bachelor courses below have been arranged according to PTEE’s four major curricular divisions. All courses are at a University (degree) level of study.
Division I – The Christian and His/Her Spiritual Life
- Christian Life
- Christian Ethics
- Christian Stewardship
Division II – The Christian and His/Her Bible
- Understanding the Bible Today
- Old Testament Survey – I
- Old Testament Survey – II
- Studies in the Book of Genesis
- Inductive Study in the Book of Jeremiah
- New Testament Survey – I
- New Testament Survey – II
- Christ the Liberator (Christ and His Work)
- Inductive Study in the Mark’s Gospel
- Studies in the Book of Acts
- Studies in the Book of Romans
- Studies in the Pastoral Epistles
- Studies in the Book of Hebrews
- Basic Christian Doctrine – I
- Basic Christian Doctrine – II
- Basic Christian Doctrine – III
- Introduction to the NT Greek
Division III – The Christian and His/Her Skills
- The Art of Preaching – I
- The Art of Preaching – II
- The Art of Communication
- The Art of Teaching
- Pastoral Ministries
- Hebrew Language (* Not yet available)
- Christian Counseling
- Christian Education
- Christian Discipleship
- Management and Leadership in the Church
- House Groups
- The World Christian Movement
- Church Growth
- Study Skills
Division IV – The Christian and His/Her Society
- Christian Family
- Understanding Religion (* Not yet available)
- Church History – I
- Church History – II
- Social Ethics
- Christian Peacemaking
- Poverty and Development of Society