Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) and
Licentiate of Theology (L.Th. English) Programs
A. Purpose and Goal
The Bachelor of Theology is the basic degree to prepare persons for academic competent and spiritually sensitive pastoral leadership. The degree is primary aimed to nurture students to become faithful servants and visionary leaders for the congregations. It tries to help the students grow in spiritual depth and moral integrity.
On the other hand, it tires to give the student comprehensive knowledge in Biblical and theological studies and to develop the specific skills needed for effective ministry. A learner is trained to develop a deep understanding of the cultural and social context. After completing this program, a learner is well prepared to lead a congregation and to pursue further studies at the master�s level.
B. Course Required
The students are required to take 124 credits and 8 non credits to complete the B.Th. program.
Course |
Credits |
Biblical Studies |
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OT 101 Survey I: Pentateuch |
6 |
NT 101 NT Survey I: Synoptic & Jn |
6 |
OT 201 Prophets (Major & Minor) |
2 |
NT 201 General Epistles |
2 |
BT 201 Biblical Hermeneutics |
3 |
BT 302 Biblical Theology |
3 |
NT 301 Elementary Greek/Hebrew |
3 |
NT 302 NT Exegesis |
2 |
OT 303 OT Exegesis |
3 |
BL 303 Elementary Greek/ Hebrew |
3 |
OT 401 OT Theology |
3 |
NT402 NT Theology |
3 |
OT/NT 403 Intermediate Hebrew/Greek 2/2 |
2/2 |
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Church History |
|
HS 101 Church History |
8 |
HS 301 Asian Church History |
2 |
HS401 Baptist History |
2 |
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Christian Education |
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CE 201 CE I: Children |
2 |
CE 10 2 Foundations of Christian Education |
2 |
CE 202 CE II : Youth |
2 |
CE 403 CE III : Adult and Family |
2 |
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Systematic Theology |
|
ST 303 Apologetics |
2 |
ST 302 Systematic Theology I |
3 |
ST 402 Asian Theology |
3 |
ST 403 Christian Ethics |
2 |
FT 403 Feminist Theology |
3 |
EC401 Ecumenics |
2 |
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Worship and Spirituality |
|
WS 102 Introducation to Worship |
2 |
SP 101 Spiritual Formation |
2 |
WS 201 Worship I: History & Theology |
2 |
WS 403 Creative Worship |
2 |
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Music |
|
MU 101 Music Theory I |
2 |
MU 101 Music Theory II |
2 |
MU 202 Conducting & Choir Practice I |
2 |
MU 201 Church Music |
2 |
MU 202 Conducting & Choir Practice II |
2 |
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English |
|
ENG 101 English I |
6 |
ENG 202 English IV: Text and Grammar |
2 |
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Humanitites |
|
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology |
2 |
KL 101 Kachin Language & Writing I |
4 |
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Research and Writing |
|
RM 301 Research Method |
2 |
WS 201 How to Write |
1 |
RT 202 Research Tool I |
2 |
RT 201 Research Tool II |
2 |
GR 40/RT 402 Guided Reading/ Research & Translation |
5/6 |
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Humanitites |
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PHY 301 Introduction to Philosophy |
2 |
PSY 102 Introduction to Sociology |
2 |
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Mission |
|
ME 302 Mission & Evangelism I |
2 |
ME 401 Mission & Evangelism III |
2 |
PC 402 Care & Counseling |
2 |
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Homiletics |
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HO 301 Introduction to Homiletics |
2 |
PM 302 Pastoral Ministry I |
2 |
HL 302 Homiletics |
2 |
ME 303 Mission & Evangelism II |
2 |
PM 403 Office Management |
2 |
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Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min.) Program
A. Purpose and Goal
The B. Min degree is for pastors and ministers who have at least five year of experience in church ministry. This program aims to help the practical church ministers to keep in touch with the contemporary theological education. The Primary goal of B.Min. degree is to strengthen the pastors and church leaders of their commitment in God�s service. It is to refresh and deepen their theological knowledge and equip them with the skills which are urgent demanded in the practical ministry of contemporary churches.
B. Course Required
The Program requires 65 credits for graduation.
Course |
Credits |
Biblical Studies |
|
PC 101 Practical Theology |
4 |
CE 101 Educational Ministry |
2 |
PC 201 Pastoral Theology |
2 |
PC 202 Church Administration |
2 |
PC 102 Homiletics |
2 |
SW 101 Worship I |
2 |
MI 203 Lay Ministry |
2 |
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Christian Education & Counseling |
|
PC 102 Care & Counseling |
2 |
CE 201 Adult and Family Education |
2 |
PC 103 Conflict Transformations |
2 |
PC 201 Expository Preaching |
2 |
ST 101 Systematic Theology I |
5 |
ST 101 Apologetics |
2 |
ST 103 Faith & Ideology |
2 |
ST 104 Feminist Theology |
2 |
HS 201 The Shift of Christian Faith in Centuries |
2 |
ST 201 Contextual Theology |
2 |
EC 202 Ecumenics |
2 |
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Mission |
|
EM101 Mission |
3 |
EM 201 Christianity & Culture |
2 |
EM 101 Communication |
2 |
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Biblical Study |
|
NT 101 Biblical Theology /NT Theology |
3 |
BS 201 Biblical Hermeneutics (NT) |
2 |
OT 201 OT Theology |
2 |
BS 202 Bible Study Method |
2 |
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Research and Writing |
|
RT 201 Research |
4 |
KL 101 Kachin Language/ Writing |
2 |
HS 202 Baptist History |
2 |
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Licentiate of Theology (L.Th. Kachin) Program
A. Purpose and Goal
The Licentiate of Theology is to prepare persons for competent and spiritually sensitive pastoral leadership in Kachin community. A unique concern in this course is to produce effective church leaders with a broadened and deepened foundation for the knowledge of and faithful obedience to the Bible and its teachings which is relevant for Kachin community.
The degree is primarily aimed to nurture students to become faithful servants and visionary leaders for the local congregations. It tires to train the student to provide a comprehensive knowledge in Biblical and theological studies and a deep understanding of the cultural and social context of today churches with emphasis upon the Kachin context.
B. Course Required
This program requires 120 credits and 8 non credits.
Course |
Credits |
Biblical Studies |
|
501 Background Survey |
6 |
502 Language |
6 |
601 Hermeneutics |
2 |
601 Prophets |
2 |
602 Exegesis |
4 |
601 Biblical Theology |
3 |
701 OT/NT Theology |
4 |
602 Pauline Theology |
2 |
703 Seminars |
|
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Church History |
|
501 Early Church & Medieval Church |
3 |
503 Reformation & Modern |
3 |
504 Asian Church History |
2 |
|
Christian Education |
6 |
|
Systematic Theology |
|
501 Introduction to Systematic Theology |
3 |
601 Systematic I |
2 |
601 Systematic II |
2 |
701 Christian Ethics |
2 |
704 Contextual Theology |
3 |
702 Feminist Theology |
3 |
702 Asian Theology |
2 |
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Worship and Spirituality |
|
501 Spiritual Formation |
2 |
502 Introduction to Worship & Preaching |
2 |
601 Theology of Worship |
2 |
|
601 Mission and Evangelism |
|
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701 Homiletics |
2 |
|
701 Pastoral Counseling |
2 |
|
701 Church Admin & Leadership |
2 |
|
502 English |
4 |
|
501 Writing and Research |
6 |
|
501 Music Theory |
2 |
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Humanities |
|
502 Introduction to Sociology |
2 |
501 Introduction to Psychology |
2 |
602 Communication |
2 |
|
Electives |
|
502 Kachin Tradiation and Culture |
2 |
602 The History of Christianity in Kachins |
2 |
704 Advanced Greek |
2 |
704 Advanced Hebrew |
2 |
704 CE IV (Adult) |
2 |
704 CE (Family) |
2 |
703 Pastoral Theology |
2 |
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Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies (BATS/ Music Major) Program
A. Purpose, Goal and Program Overview
BATS (Music) program is designed to provide excellent music leadership for churches, colleges, denominational agencies, and mission fields. This program is designed to provide a professional education for qualified students pursuing careers as church musicians, schoolteachers, performers or composers. Four years music degree programs are offered: Piano, Voice, Violin, and Conducting. Each of these four-year programs lead to a degree: BATS Music Major (or) B.A.M. Every student enrolled in a music program specializes in a performing (applied) area: instrument or voice. All music students must play piano in their studies.
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B. Course Required
For BATS (Music) program, a student is required to take 128 credits.
Course |
Credits |
Basic Musicianship
|
8 |
Music Theory |
16 |
Music Appreciation and History |
4 |
Conducting and Choral Techniques |
6 |
Applied Music (Piano, Voice, Violin, Conducting) |
16 |
Ensemble (KTCS singers, Campus Choristers, String and Brass) |
0 |
Church Music Ministry |
10 |
Electives |
12 |
Field Education and Internship |
0 |
Performance Laboratory |
0 |
|
Junior Senior Recital
|
0 |
Bible and Theology Courses |
35 |
Language Communication (English) |
21 |
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Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies (BATS/ English Major) Program
A. Purpose and Goal
BATS (English Major) program aims to provide professional education in Christianity and our community. This program is designed to provide a professional education for qualified students pursuing careers as translators, teachers, educators, Emcee, etc.,
B. Course Required
For BATS (English Major) program, a student is required to take 127 credits.
Course |
Credits |
Grammar
|
12 |
Academic Writing |
21 |
Academic Reading |
12 |
Text |
18 |
Oral Communication Skills (Speaking) |
9 |
Vocabulary |
3 |
Dictionary use and Pronunciation |
6 |
Poetry and Novel |
6 |
Drama |
6 |
Translation |
6 |
|
Exposure Program
|
0 |
Conversational Clubs |
0 |
Bible and Theology Courses |
28 |
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