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Bachelor of Practical Theology

This 120 for-credit program provides an integrative foundational Bible and ministry courses based on oneness Pentecostal Theology and its application to life, community, and the work of the church.

Bachelor of Practical Theology Courses

Anticipated Length

4 Years

Application Deadline

June 30 and December 1

Tuition Total

$3,750/Year + Fees

BPT

Courses are offered during the Fall and Winter terms.

*Not all courses are offered each term or year.

12 Theology Courses

Students examine Biblical and related theological texts.

4 Evangelism Courses

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4 Leadership Courses

Christian thought

1

Old Testament Foundation

This course explores the major themes of God's Divine Story in the context of the Pentateuch, Historical books, Psalms and Wisdom Literature, and the Prophets.

Instructor: Dr. Jared Runck, DTh.

Credits: 3 credits

Course costs: $375.00 Tuition + Books+ Fees

2

New Testament Foundation

This course surveys the major events, people, and writings of the New Testament. The course will also analyze the interconnecting themes of the Incarnation, the inauguration of the Kingdom, and the expansion and development of the early church.

Instructor: TBC

Credits: 3 credits

Course costs: $375.00 Tuition + Books+ Fees

3

Introduction to Biblical Hebrew & Introduction to Biblical Greek

These courses are designed to introduce the basics of Biblical Greek and Biblical Hebrew including the alphabet and elementary vocabulary of Greek, basic grammatical features, and the proper use of Bible translations and resources.

Instructor: Chris Paris, PhD.

Credits: 3 credits

Course costs: $375.00 Tuition + Books+ Fees

4

LEAD

The Leading, Evangelizing, and Discipling (LEAD) course is designed for students who are applying for local license. This course provides an overview of the basic principles of ministry, and its application to a minister of a local assembly and the governance of the Church.

Instructor: David S. Norris, PhD.

Credits: 3 credits

Course costs: $375.00 Tuition + Books+ Fees

9

World Religions

This course explores various religions, provides you with an awareness of faith traditions and its implication and influence on culture, and tools for evangelism

Instructor: Chris Paris, PhD.

Credits: 3 credits

Course costs: $375.00 Tuition + Books+ Fees

10

Five-Fold Ministry

This course surveys the five-fold ministry, and the role and operation in the new Testament church,

Instructor: TBC

Credits: 3 credits

Course costs: $375.00 Tuition + Books+ Fees

11

Mission of the Church

The course provides an overview of the 'mission' of the church to and in the world. The impact of the mission realized in a community and in the life of a disciple.

Instructor: TBC

Credits: 3 credits

Course costs: $375.00 Tuition + Books+ Fees

12

Leadership Foundations

This course helps to develop the student become a person of influence by training them in the most basic principles of leadership

Instructor: Various Instructors

Credits: 3 credits

Course costs: $375.00 Tuition + Books+ Fees

5

Book Studies

This course provides an exegetical study of select books or grouping of books in the Bible (e.g. John, The Gospels, The Law, etc.)

Instructor: Various Instructors

Credits: 3 credits

Course costs: $375.00 Tuition + Books+ Fees

6

Hermaneutics

This course will provide the learner with a solid foundation and tools to interpret Biblical text.

Instructor: Dr. Jared Runck, DTh.

Credits: 3 credits

Course costs: $375.00 Tuition + Books+ Fees

7

Spiritual Formation in the Christian Tradition

The study of spiritual formation in the Christian tradition, examining the nature and critical implication of Christian conversion, along with the disciplines necessary to spiritual growth.

Instructor: TBC

Credits: 3 credits

Course costs: $375.00 Tuition + Books+ Fees

8

Pentecostal History/Movement

This course is designed to provide the learner with the definition and history of the Pentecostal movement

Instructor: TBC

Credits: 3 credits

Course costs: $375.00 Tuition + Books+ Fees

13

The Sacraments

A study of the theology and practice of the sacraments in the Christian tradition.

Instructor: TBC

Credits: 3 credits

Course costs: $375.00 Tuition + Books+ Fees

14

Teaching Christianity (Elementary, Secondary)

An introduction to Christian religious education for elementary, junior high, and high schools, with an emphasis on pedagogy, child development and the religious education curriculum.

Instructor: TBC

Credits: 3 credits

Course costs: $375.00 Tuition + Books+ Fees

15

Systematic Theology

The course provides an overview of the 'mission' of the church to and in the world. The impact of the mission realized in a community and in the life of a disciple.

Instructor: TBC

Credits: 3 credits

Course costs: $375.00 Tuition + Books+ Fees

16

Faith and Ethics

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Instructor: Various Instructors

Credits: 3 credits

Course costs: $375.00 Tuition + Books+ Fees

17

Communications

This course explores various religions, provides you with an awareness of faith traditions and its implication and influence on culture, and tools for evangelism

Instructor: Chris Paris, PhD.

Credits: 3 credits

Course costs: $375.00 Tuition + Books+ Fees

18

Life and Teaching of Jesus

This course surveys the life of Jesus through the eyes of the four evangelists.

Instructor: TBC

Credits: 3 credits

Course costs: $375.00 Tuition + Books+ Fees

19

Mission of the Church

The course provides an overview of the 'mission' of the church to and in the world. The impact of the mission realized in a community and in the life of a disciple.

Instructor: TBC

Credits: 3 credits

Course costs: $375.00 Tuition + Books+ Fees

20

Leadership Electives

Six electives can be considered as a specialization in the Bachelor of Practical Theology. For example, courses in Music, Communications, Social Media, Christian Ethics, Leadership, etc.

Instructor: Various Instructors

Credits: 3 credits

Course costs: $375.00 Tuition + Books+ Fees

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