Bachelor of Theology
Lordland University
Program Overview
Bachelor of Theology is designed as a seminary-track curriculum with an emphasis on the study of the religious education. The studies in this degree are the foundations for those seeking to enter Christian schools to teach Bible. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be well prepared to enter a theological seminary to pursue an educational program as a preparation for a career as an ordained minister. Graduates of Bachelor of Theology are able to serve in the Christian Community as Christian educators, missionary workers, youth ministers, Christian counselors, or Sunday school coordinators.
Standard of Student Achievement and Graduation Requirements
| Total minimum required graduation units | 168 units |
|---|---|
| General Education Courses: | Minimum 40 units |
| Lower Division Courses | Minimum 40 units |
| Upper Division Courses: | Minimum 40 units |
| Elective Courses | Minimum 40 units |
Standard of Student Achievement and Graduation Requirements
- Complete minimum 40 units of the General Education Courses.
- Complete minimum 48 units of the Lower Division Courses.
- Complete minimum 36 units of Upper Division Courses.
- Complete minimum 24 units of the Elective Courses.
- Complete minimum 168 units total, including the General Education, Lower Division, Upper Division, and Elective Courses.
- Successfully complete the degree requirements within the allowed program length.
Course Categories
| Category | Minimum Units |
|---|---|
| General Education Courses | 40 Units |
| Lower Division Courses | 48 Units |
| Upper Division Courses | 36 Units |
| Elective Courses | 24 Units |
Total Required: 168 Units
For full course descriptions, see sections below.
Program Length
Students are usually expected to complete the program in 4 years. The maximum time frame allowed for students to complete a program is 150% of the normal program length, namely 6 years for the Bachelor’s programs. An extension may be granted for special circumstances.
General Education Courses
General Education Requirement: Minimum 40 units. Courses available: 60 units.
| Course# | Course | Title Units |
|---|---|---|
| GEC101 | English Composition I | 4 units |
| GEC103 | Humanities I | 4 units |
| GEC105 | General Psychology | 4 units |
| GEC106 | World History I | 4 units |
| GEC108 | Introduction to Philosophy | 4 units |
| GEC109 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 units |
| GEC110 | Principle Economic | 4 units |
| GEC111 | Biology | 4 units |
| GEC112 | Cultural Anthropology | 4 units |
| GEC113 | World Civilizations | 4 units |
| GEC114 | Sociology & Immigrant Communities | 4 units |
| GEC115 | Historical & Poetic Books | 4 units |
| GEC116 | Understanding Politics | 4 units |
| GEC117 | Health Care | 4 units |
| GEC118 | Church Growth | 4 units |
Lower Division Courses
Lower Division Requirement: Minimum 48 units. Courses available: 60 units.
| Course# | Course | Title Units |
|---|---|---|
| LDC101 | Introduction to the Old Testament | 4 units |
| LDC102 | Introduction to the New Testament | 4 units |
| LDC103 | Bible Study Methods | 4 units |
| LDC104 | Philosophy of Religion | 4 units |
| LDC105 | Church and Worship | 4 units |
| LDC106 | The Background of the Bible | 4 units |
| LDC107 | The Life of Christ | 4 units |
| LDC108 | Introduction to Christian Music | 4 units |
| LDC109 | Introduction to Christian Ethics | 4 units |
| LDC110 | Introduction to Christian Education | 4 units |
| LDC111 | Pastoral Ministry | 4 units |
| LDC112 | Introduction to Counseling | 4 units |
| LDC113 | Foundations of Leadership | 4 units |
| LDC114 | Sermon Preparation | 4 units |
| LDC115 | Cross-cultural Spirituality | 4 units |
Upper Division Courses
Upper Division Requirement: Minimum 36 units. Courses available: 44 units.
| Upper Division Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course# | Course | Title units |
| BTH201 | History of the Christian Church | 4 units |
| BTH202 | Interpretation of the Bible | 4 units |
| BTH203 | Discipleship Theology | 4 units |
| BTH204 | Introduction to World Missions | 4 units |
| BTH205 | Apologetics | 4 units |
| BTH206 | Foundation of Preaching | 4 units |
| BTH207 | Bible Exposition | 4 units |
| BTH208 | Principles of Ministry Leadership | 4 units |
| BTH209 | Introduction to Evangelism | 4 units |
| BTH210 | Pauline Literature | 4 units |
| BTH211 | Seminar: Theological Studies | 4 units |
| Elective Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course# | Course | Title units |
| OEC101 | Personal Evangelism | 4 units |
| OEC102 | Planning & Leading Worship | 4 units |
| OEC103 | Communication Skills | 4 units |
| OEC104 | World Mission Strategy | 4 units |
| OEC105 | Current Issues in Missions | 4 units |
| OEC106 | Foundations of Biblical Counseling | 4 units |
| OEC107 | Counseling for Anger Management | 4 units |
| OEC108 | Crisis Management Counseling | 4 units |
| OEC109 | Inner Healing | 4 units |
| OEC110 | Healing Ministries | 4 units |
Course Descriptions
General Education Courses
The course is an intensive study of the fundamentals of English grammar, usage, diction, sentence structure, vocabulary building, punctuation, and paragraph development. The eight parts of speech and common grammatical mistakes will be studied in depth.
This course is the study of human culture. The concepts taught in humanities courses include; art, history, cultural values, social movements, and philosophy.
This course is the study of human culture. The concepts taught in humanities courses include; art, history, cultural values, social movements, and philosophy.
This course is the study of human culture. The concepts taught in humanities courses include; art, history, cultural values, social movements, and philosophy.
This course is the study of human culture. The concepts taught in humanities courses include; art, history, cultural values, social movements, and philosophy.
This course is the study of human culture. The concepts taught in humanities courses include; art, history, cultural values, social movements, and philosophy.
This course is the study of human culture. The concepts taught in humanities courses include; art, history, cultural values, social movements, and philosophy.
This course is the study of human culture. The concepts taught in humanities courses include; art, history, cultural values, social movements, and philosophy.
This course is the study of human culture. The concepts taught in humanities courses include; art, history, cultural values, social movements, and philosophy.
This course is the study of human culture. The concepts taught in humanities courses include; art, history, cultural values, social movements, and philosophy.
This course is the study of human culture. The concepts taught in humanities courses include; art, history, cultural values, social movements, and philosophy.
This course is the study of human culture. The concepts taught in humanities courses include; art, history, cultural values, social movements, and philosophy.
This course is the study of human culture. The concepts taught in humanities courses include; art, history, cultural values, social movements, and philosophy.
This course is the study of human culture. The concepts taught in humanities courses include; art, history, cultural values, social movements, and philosophy.
This course is the study of human culture. The concepts taught in humanities courses include; art, history, cultural values, social movements, and philosophy.
Lower Division Courses
Study of the organization and content of the books in Old Testament, with focuses on special attentions given to the canon and problems of authorship, dating and authenticity.
Study of manuscript evidence, canon, authorship, dating, organization and messages of the books in the New Testament.
Study of the organization and content of the books in Old Testament, with focuses on special attentions given to the canon and problems of authorship, dating and authenticity.
Study of manuscript evidence, canon, authorship, dating, organization and messages of the books in the New Testament.
Study of the organization and content of the books in Old Testament, with focuses on special attentions given to the canon and problems of authorship, dating and authenticity.
Study of manuscript evidence, canon, authorship, dating, organization and messages of the books in the New Testament.
Study of the organization and content of the books in Old Testament, with focuses on special attentions given to the canon and problems of authorship, dating and authenticity.
Study of manuscript evidence, canon, authorship, dating, organization and messages of the books in the New Testament.
Study of the organization and content of the books in Old Testament, with focuses on special attentions given to the canon and problems of authorship, dating and authenticity.
Study of manuscript evidence, canon, authorship, dating, organization and messages of the books in the New Testament.
Study of the organization and content of the books in Old Testament, with focuses on special attentions given to the canon and problems of authorship, dating and authenticity.
Study of manuscript evidence, canon, authorship, dating, organization and messages of the books in the New Testament.
Study of the organization and content of the books in Old Testament, with focuses on special attentions given to the canon and problems of authorship, dating and authenticity.
Study of manuscript evidence, canon, authorship, dating, organization and messages of the books in the New Testament.
Study of the organization and content of the books in Old Testament, with focuses on special attentions given to the canon and problems of authorship, dating and authenticity.
Upper Division Courses
This course provides students to nurture the spiritual lives of children who are at the very beginning of their Christian journey.
The purpose of this course is to assist the student in growth toward a deeper relationship with the Lord, with other believers, and maturing interaction with the world in which we live.
This course provides students to nurture the spiritual lives of children who are at the very beginning of their Christian journey.
The purpose of this course is to assist the student in growth toward a deeper relationship with the Lord, with other believers, and maturing interaction with the world in which we live.
This course provides students to nurture the spiritual lives of children who are at the very beginning of their Christian journey.
The purpose of this course is to assist the student in growth toward a deeper relationship with the Lord, with other believers, and maturing interaction with the world in which we live.
This course provides students to nurture the spiritual lives of children who are at the very beginning of their Christian journey.
The purpose of this course is to assist the student in growth toward a deeper relationship with the Lord, with other believers, and maturing interaction with the world in which we live.
This course provides students to nurture the spiritual lives of children who are at the very beginning of their Christian journey.
The purpose of this course is to assist the student in growth toward a deeper relationship with the Lord, with other believers, and maturing interaction with the world in which we live.
This course provides students to nurture the spiritual lives of children who are at the very beginning of their Christian journey.
Elective Courses
The practical examination of the theology of evangelism and discipleship with an emphasis on developing the skills of personal evangelism and equipping others to share their faith.
The course emphasizes the centrality of the inspired scriptures in the worship life of the church. On the basis of a biblical theology of preaching, the role of the pastor as a Minister of the Word will be examined, and initial training given in the art of preparing and delivering sermons.
This course is designed to explore the field of ideas relating to human modes of communication skills and personal relationship in the shaping of church environment in depth.
The Biblical basis and the contemporary practice and strategy of Christian missions worldwide, with special attention to recent theorizing on cross-cultural communication and church development.
The course emphasizes current issues in missions that church holds nowadays. On the basis of a biblical theology of preaching, the role of the pastor as a Minister of the Word will be examined, and initial training given in the art of preparing and delivering sermons.
Biblical principles that will help identify and suggest solutions for problems encountered in ministry; counseling techniques.
This course contains methods of studying behavior; modifiability of attitude, conflict, anger and emotion, and this course will explore the studies of how they are related and how they should be treated and managed for the better outcome in both physically and psychologically.
This course will include an overview of the helping relationship in crises using communication skills in times of crises. An additional emphasis will be placed on biblical teaching method in traumatic situations with diverse populations.
This study will allow students to explore the role of the pastor as spiritual leader embracing key adaptive issues for personal, congregational, and communal transformation for inner healing for each individuals.
Summary of the biblical world and life view in healing; the Word of God, Revelation, ad inspiration; 'knowing' and 'thinking' and responses to God's Word in healing; the radical difference between Christian and non-Christian thinking in order to provide effective healing through ministries.