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Bachelor of Arts in Theology

Program Coordinator: Dr. Tommy Doughty

Major Overview

The Theology major is intended for students seeking to proclaim biblical and theological Christian truth. The 30-hour major is composed of courses in systematic, biblical, and historical theology, including major Christian doctrines and interdisciplinary topics. Students earning this major will be capable of constructing contemporary theology using sound hermeneutical methods and position themselves well for a smooth transition into various degrees in NOBTS graduate programs, including specializations in Christian Thought, Apologetics, and Biblical Studies.

Program Requirements

General Education Core (30 hours)

COURSE

HOURS

Introduction to College and Vocation

3

English Composition

3

Research and Writing

3

Natural Science or Mathematics:

Contemporary Math

OR Intro to Statistics

OR College Algebra

3

Social or Behavioral Science:

Introduction to Psychology

3

Humanities or Fine Arts:

Introduction to Philosophy

3

Theological and Ethical Classics

3

Philosophical and Scientific Classics

3

Political and Social Classics

3

Religious and Cultural Classics

3

Christian Foundation Core (30 hours)

COURSE

HOURS

Interpreting the Bible

3

Old Testament Survey

3

New Testament Survey

3

Christian Doctrine

3

Survey of Church History 1 OR 2

3

Introduction to Discipleship

3

Introduction to Evangelism

3

Introduction to Mission

3

Introduction to Counseling

3

Introduction to Worship

3

Theology Major (30 hours)

COURSE

HOURS

Theological Methodologies

3

Survey of Church History 1 OR 2

3

Revelation and Scripture

3

Christian Ethics

3

Choose 1 Doctrine Of Elective:

Doctrine of God

Doctrine of Humanity, Sin, and Suffering

Doctrine of the Person & Work of Christ

Doctrine of the Church

Doctrine of Salvation & Religious Diversity

3

Christianity and Culture

3

Senior Seminar

3

Choose 3 of the following:

African American Christianity

Biblical Theology

Biblical Theology of Womanhood

Doctrine of God

Doctrine of Humanity, Sin, and Suffering

Doctrine of the Person & Work of Christ

Doctrine of the Church

Doctrine of Salvation & Religious Diversity

Introduction to Preaching OR Introduction to Teaching

Theological Implications of Mental Illness

Special Topics in Theology

9

Choose Minor (15 hours)

Free Electives (15 hours)

Total (120 hours)