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 |