Curriculum
We offer 7 different types of programs.
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1
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Certificate in Biblical Studies (24 credits) |
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2
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Diploma in Biblical Studies (48 credits) |
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3
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Associate Art Degree in Theology (96 credits) |
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4
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Bachelor of Theology (192 credits) |
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5
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Master of Art in Biblical Studies (60 credits hrs) |
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6
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Master of Ministry (48 credits hrs) |
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7
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Master of Divinity (96 /128 credits hrs) |
NOTE: We offer theological education (lecture notes and multi-media lecturing) only in Chinese language.
Certificate in Biblical Studies (24 credits)
| OT History & Survey |
4
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NT History & Introduction |
4
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Life of Jesus |
3
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| Epistle to the Hebrews |
3
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Bible Study Methods |
3
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Spiritual Discipline |
2
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| Church History |
3
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Evangelistic Methods |
2
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Diploma in Biblical Studies
(48 credits)
Upon completion of Certificate in Biblical Studies
| Pentateuch |
4
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Acts of Apostles |
3
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Biblical Interpretation |
3
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| Epistle to the Hebrews |
4
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Homiletics |
3
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China Church History |
3
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Introduction to Christian Education
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2
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Cults & Heresies |
2
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Associate Art Degree in Theology
(96 credits)
Upon completion of Diploma in Biblical Studies
| Epistle to the Romans |
3
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1 & 2 Corinthians |
3
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Revelations |
3
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| General Epistles |
3
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Psalms & Wisdom Literatures |
4
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OT Historical Books |
3
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| Major Prophets |
4
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Minor Prophets |
4
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Pastoral Ministry |
4
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| Pastoral Counseling |
3
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Church Management |
2
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Apologetics |
3
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| Child Education |
3
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Church Music |
3
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Missiology |
3
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Bachelor of Theology (192 credits)
Upon completion of Associate Art Degree in Theology
| The Book of Isaiah |
4
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The Gospel of John |
3
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Psalms |
4
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| Bible in Modern World |
3
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Methods of Essay Writing |
2
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NT Theology |
4
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| Christian Ethics |
3
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OT Theology |
4
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Philosophy |
4
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| Historical Theology |
4
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World Religions |
4
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Discipleship Training |
2
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| Pastoral Case Studies |
8
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Advance Homiletics |
4
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Church Planting |
3
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| Adult Education |
3
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Cell Group Studies |
2
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Leadership Training |
2
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| Dissertation |
8
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Practical Ministry/ Short Term Mission Reports
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10
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Selective Subjects (15 credits)
| Computer Science |
3
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Psychology |
3
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Abnormal Psychology |
3
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| Quality Management |
3
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Sociology |
3
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Christianity & Chinese Culture |
3
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| Pre-marriage Counseling |
3
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Chinese Religions |
3
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Sunday School Teacher Training |
3
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| Church & Computer |
3
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Church & Multi-media |
3
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Master of Art in Biblical Studies
(60 credits hrs)
(B. A. / B. Sc. graduate)
| OT History & Survey |
4
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NT History & Introduction |
4
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OT Books (selective) |
3
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| NT Books (selective) |
3
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Hermeneutics |
3
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NT Greek |
3
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| Bible and Today World |
4
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Church History (with China CH) |
3
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| Systematic Theology |
4
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Historical Theology |
3
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Spiritual Theology |
2
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| Leadership Training |
2
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Cell Group Studies |
2
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Pastoral Ministry |
4
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| Church Management |
3
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Church Growth |
3
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Pastoral Counseling |
2
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| Pastoral Case Studies |
3
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Homiletic |
2
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Missiology |
3
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Master of Ministry (48 credits
hrs)
(B. Th. graduate)
| Hermeneutics |
4
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NT Interpretation |
4
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OT Interpretation |
4
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| Contemporary Theology |
4
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Pastoral Counseling |
4
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Pastoral Case Studies |
4
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| Church Management |
4
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Apologetics |
4
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Pastoral Theology |
4
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| Mission Studies |
4
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Christianity and Chinese Culture |
4
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| Dissertation |
8
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Master of Divinity (96 /128
credits hrs)
(B. A., B. Sc., B. Th., M. A., M. M., graduate etc.)
Biblical Subjects:
| OT History & Survey |
4
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NT History & Introduction |
4
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OT Books (selective) |
3
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| NT Books (selective) |
3
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Biblical Interpretation |
3
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Hermeneutics |
3
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| NT Greek |
3
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Bible and Today World |
4
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NT Greek Texts I |
2
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| NT Greek Texts II |
2
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Hebrew |
3
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Theology & Church History subjects:
| Systematic Theology |
4
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Historical Theology |
3
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Spiritual Theology |
2
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| NT Theology |
3
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OT Theology |
3
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Church History (with China CH) |
3
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| Contemporary Theology |
4
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Contemporary Ethics |
3
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Apologetics |
2
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| Cult & Heresies |
2
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Theology of Mission |
2
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Comparative Religions |
2
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| Christianity and Chinese Culture |
2
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Church and Pastoral Ministry subjects:
| Church Ministry |
4
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Homiletic |
2
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Leadership Training |
2
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| Cell Group Studies |
2
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Pastoral Ministry |
4
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Church Management |
3
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| Church Growth |
3
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Pastoral Counseling |
2
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Pastoral Case Studies |
3
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| Mission Field works |
3
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Pastoral Case Studies |
4
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Church Management |
4
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| Apologetics |
4
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Preaching I |
2
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Preaching II |
2
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| Quality Church Management |
2
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Church & Computer |
2
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Advance Homiletic |
2
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| Pre-marriage Counseling |
2
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Teaching Methods |
2
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Methods of Essay Writing |
2
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| Research Methods |
2
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Dissertation |
8
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