Bachelor in Ministry & Theological Studies Program
Program learning outcomes
The Bachelor in Ministry & Theological Studies Program is a 120 credit-hour degree. It is created for those students who already hold an undergraduate degree or who meet other criteria. For more information, please contact the admissions office.
Spirit & Life Seminary has identified a series of expected educational outcomes for its certificate students. These outcomes reflect the skills, knowledges, and appreciations expected of students who pursue their education through the certificate program:
- The ability to engage in critical thought processes.
- The ability to communicate clearly through reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
- The ability to demonstrate competencies in various ministry roles, such as pastor, teacher, evangelist, etc.
- A knowledge of Judeo-Christian tradition and Pentecostal tradition, and thought, and its ethical application to daily living.
- A knowledge of the Church of God of Prophecy’s history, polity, and doctrine.
(*)Recommended sequence of courses for full time course of study
Year One / Fall
| Course # | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
TS125 |
Applied Theology in Research and Writing |
3 |
|
PM125 |
Church Administration and Leadership |
3 |
|
PM100 |
Spiritual and Ministerial Formation |
3 |
|
BI100 |
Biblical Hermeneutics |
3 |
Year One / Spring
| Course # | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
BI150 |
Survey of the New Testament |
3 |
|
TS100 |
Introduction to Christian Doctrine |
3 |
|
CH125 |
COGOP History, Polity, and Doctrine |
3 |
|
PM200 |
Discipleship in the Local Church |
3 |
Year One / Summer
| Course # | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
CH100 |
History of the Christian Church |
3 |
Year Two / Fall
| Course # | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
TS200 |
Development of Pentecostal Spirituality |
3 |
|
PM300 |
Pastoral Care and Counseling |
3 |
|
PM250 |
Pentecostal Worship and Ministry |
3 |
|
BI200 |
Book Study: Luke—Acts |
3 |
Year Two / Spring
| Course # | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
CM100 |
Cross-Cultural Missions and Evangelism |
3 |
|
TS250 |
Wesleyan-Pentecostal Theology |
3 |
|
CM2** |
Contextual Ministries Elective Course |
3 |
|
BI125 |
Survey of the Old Testament |
3 |
Year Two / Summer
| Course # | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
CM2** |
Contextual Ministries Elective Course |
3 |
Year Three / Fall
| Course # | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
TS325 |
The Church, Culture, and Social Action |
3 |
|
PM325 |
Preaching and Teaching Ministry |
3 |
|
BI225 |
Book Study: Genesis |
3 |
|
TS300 |
Christian Apologetics |
3 |
