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 Graduate Programs
  Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S)
  Doctor of Biblical Studies (D.B.S.)
 
 
 
 
 
  Undergraduate Programs
   Associate of Christian Training
   Associate of Basic Bible Studies
   Bachelor of Pastoral Studies
   Bachelor of Biblical Studies
   Bachelor of Christian Counseling
   Bachelor of Christian Education
   Bachelor of Missions Training
 
 Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S)  
The M.T.S. degree program is a professional degree consisting of 64 semester hours of credit, whose purpose is to provide an educational experience equipping the student for a career in the field of Ministry. After completion of the program, the student should have attained the following:
 
The ability to discuss the meaning of the basic documents (Scripture, creeds, systems or order, etc.) and heritage of the religious community in which ministry is intended.
 
The ability to communicate through preaching, teaching, writing, or other appropriate ways.
 
The ability to design and implement forms of ministry and leadership suitable for particular situations.
 
The skills to adequately teach and train others in the field of theology, both from the pulpit and in the classroom.
 
The ability to research and discover theological concepts, and to use them in a more effective preaching and teaching ministry.
Courses listed here are required of Master of Religious Education candidates.
 

 I.  Master of Theological Studies - Counseling

 
First Semester
501 Old Testament Research - 3
502 New Testament Research - 3
503 Pauline Theology - 4
505 Biblical Interpretation - 4
Hours Credit 14
 
Second Semester
511 Introduction to Theology - 4
523 Issues in Biblical Theology - 3
528 Intro to Psychology & Counseling- 4
531 Biblical Preaching - 3
Hours Credit 14
 
Third Semester
523 Issues in Biblical Theology - 3
532 Persuasion in Preaching -4

539 Pastoral Counseling I - 4
625 Theological Issues - 4
626 Basic N.T. Greek - 4 or
628 Basic Biblical Hebrew - 4
Hours Credit 16
 
Fourth Semester
640 Pastoral Counseling II - 4
641 Applied Biblical Counseling - 4
644 Marriage and Family - 4
645 Counseling Practicum - 4
690 Master Thesis - 4
Hours Credit 20
 
 
 II.  Master of Theological Studies - Education
 
First Semester
501 Old Testament Research - 3
502 New Testament Research - 3
503 Pauline Theology - 4
505 Biblical Interpretation - 4
Hours Credit 14
 
Second Semester
511 Introduction to Theology - 4
523 Issues in Biblical Theology - 3
527 Church History - 3
529 Philosophy of Christian Education - 4
Hours Credit 14
 
Third Semester
523 Issues in Biblical Theology - 3
532 Persuasion in Preaching -4

539 Pastoral Counseling I - 4
625 Theological Issues - 4
626 Basic N.T. Greek - 4 or
628 Basic Biblical Hebrew - 4
Hours Credit 16
 
Fourth Semester
638 Introduction to Philosophy - 4
639 Christian Apologetics - 4
643 Ministry Practicum - 4
644 Marriage and Family - 4
690 Master Thesis - 4
Hours Credit 20
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ministry Project (0 credit) due each semester
Course Descriptions
 
501 OLD TESTAMENT RESEARCH - A research-based course of study. This course covers a broad spectrum of O.T. teachings - emphasis on the Messianic Prophecies.

502 NEW TESTAMENT RESEARCH - A course intended to set forth the conservative view of the N.T. The student will be required to select, with approval of the professor, a topic of theological content and produce a research paper in proper style concerning this subject.

503 PAULINE THEOLOGY - The Instructor selects one or more Epistles of Paul and does an in-depth study of its contents as it relates to the theology and ethics of Paul.

505 BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION - A course designed to present and practice the various principles and methods of Biblical interpretation.

511 INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY - This basic course in systematic theology forms the framework for Bible study. A foundation course for advanced theological study.

523 ISSUES IN BIBLICAL THEOLOGY - Several major issues in Biblical theology will be selected and an in-depth study of the selected topics will be conducted.

527 CHURCH HISTORY:  This is a study of Christianity from the Early Church to the Reformation and Modern Church History with readings in source materials. The course places the emphasis on the uses and applications of Church History to life and ministry and helps the student to understand the development of Christian thought, and the formulation of doctrine as part of God’s overall pattern of history.

Major Learning Outcomes: To have knowledge of the main events and persons in the course of church history from the Early Church to the Reformation and Modern day; to be able to understand the development of Christian thought and the formulation of doctrine; develop an appreciation of God’s providence in the overall pattern of history and the overall skill of applying church history to contemporary ideas and issues.

528 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY / COUNSELLING: This course identifies the valuable aspects of psychology that can be used in the church and world at large as it relates to counselling. It gives a balance approach to counselling – a balance between feelings and behaviour, between the past and the present and between theory and practice.                    Major Learning Outcomes:   To be able to identify and describe the many classical theories and aspects of psychology as they relate to counselling; to understand the relative psychological developmental stages of the human person and be able to successfully use them in the counselling setting;   to become familiar with and be able to merge the different types of counselling into practical projects that would bring about change in the counselee.

529 PHILOSOPHY OF CHRISTIAN ED.:  This course is grounded in biblical studies and theology. It seeks to integrate these areas with a variety of social sciences, including education, sociology and psychology.     Major Learning Outcomes: To gain a theological, historical, and philosophical basis for Christian Education; be able to:

 Organize and administrate in Christian ministry;

·         Administer  appropriate Christian education  principles to the various age groups and special areas of the population;

·         Design current effective programs that integrate the changing needs of contemporary society with the unchanging truth of the word of God.                                                                                                

531 BIBLICAL PREACHING - The analysis and application of the ability to persuade listeners to make a decision. The ethics of persuasion and theory will be a major concept studied.

532 PERSUASION IN PREACHING - This homiletic study deals with Communication, Biblical truths and behavioral change.

539 PASTORAL COUNSELING I - A course which lays the foundation for Christian counseling, as applied to the Christian Ministry.

625 THEOLOGICAL ISSUES IN THE CHURCH TODAY - This course presents Evangelical Ethics concerning the issues facing the church today such as: a Christian response to homosexuality, euthanasia, abortion, New Age movement, etc.

638 INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY:  This course Introduction to Philosophy- A Christian Perspective, makes a broad field of philosophy accessible to the beginning students as it presents most of the significant philosophical positions and areas of interests relevant to Christian Education. Arguments and counter-arguments are presented leaving the student to judge, with the aid of the Holy Spirit, the most appropriate positions.                                                                                                 Major Learning Outcomes: To have knowledge of the basic tenets of philosophy, its disciplines, methods, tools and challenges and its perception of the external world; to understand and use reality as it relates to mind, body and truth as an aid to logical conclusions; to be able to answer the questions of ultimacy, ethics, and morality and weave them into Christian Education.

639 CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS:  This course on Christian Apologetics will give a  thorough and systematic defence for Evangelical Christian theism. It will deliver cogent and careful arguments for the Christian faith which is integral to Christian Education.

Major Learning Outcomes:  To become acquainted with the major world views relating to Christianity; to be able to apply tests for truth on various world views and come up with the only adequate world view; to have the ability to work within a theistic world view verifying the unique claims of historical Christianity as to the deity of Christ and the authority of the Bible.

640 PASTORAL COUNSELING II - A Course designed to help equip the minister as a marriage and family counselor.

641 APPLIED BIBLICAL COUNSELING - A course which examines major psychological problems. This course enables the candidate to apply Biblical principles to specific situations, which will be encountered.

643 MINISTRY PRACTICUM: This is a practical course specifically designed to tangibly expose and review the many processes of Christian Education in a focused and systematic way.                                                                 Major Learning Outcomes:  To be able to organize, formulate, administer and evaluate biblically based, educational y accurate programs, based on stated goals and objectives, working successfully with people in a variety of ministry situations.        

644 Marriage and the family: The gives a basic understanding of the Christian Family. You will be exposed to the concepts of being single, dating, marriage and family relationships from a Christian perspective through the use of scriptural study.

Course Rationale: Family is the focal point of a community;  we seek to target students who can assist in the transformation of our communities to depict biblical life and a service to God and humanity. Therefore, this course will empower students to help them understand Christian centred marriages. We shall accomplish this aim by examining the Christian view of marriage and family life. We shall examine issues confronting families.                                                                                                                                                                Major Learning Outcomes:  Students would be able to:                

·         Understand the nature and function of the family from a biblical perspective;

·         Critically analyse the competing views of marriage and family relationships;

·         Examine the common issues faced by married couples, families and singles ;

·         Develop a framework for understanding marriage and family from a Caribbean perspective;

·         Explore ways couples and families can prevent and cope with the challenges they face;

·         Identify and explain the components or elements that contribute to successful marriages and family relationships;

·         Understand and appreciate the concepts of singleness and dating.



645 COUNSELING PRACTICUM - A course which allows the student to develop a total counseling program around his/her present ministry. Case studies, profiles, analysis and results are submitted for evaluation by the professor.

690 MASTER'S THESIS - A scholarly work on an approved subject which gives evidence of a student's ability to do creative thinking and independent research. It must meet the expectation of a faculty thesis committee. A minimum of 20,000 words is required in the body of the thesis (approximately 100 pages pica type or 80 pages elite type). NON-CREDIT. The college will keep the original; student should keep at least one copy for his/her own security.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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