Diploma – Thomas Reformed Theological Seminary

Diploma

Preparing Tomorrow’s Christian Leaders

The Diploma program is designed for the student who is preparing for the Ministry. All courses in the program award 3 credits upon successful completion.

The following four courses are required:

TH102 Introduction to the Old Testament
TH103 Introduction to the New Testament
TH106 Spiritual Formation
MS104 Evangelism and Discipleship

Eleven other elective courses (33 credits) from the program are also required.

TH113 1 & 2 Corinthians

This course will explore the historical background and principal theological emphases of the letter addressed to a first-century Gentile church. This study seeks to discover the situation of the early Corinthian church and to discern Paul's pastoral and theological responses.

TH111 Acts of the Apostles

This course is an exegetical study of the entire narrative of Acts that explores Luke's perspective on God's aim for the people of God and their mission. This study will deal with the various textual, historical, rhetorical, exegetical, theological, and...

SO143 Christian Ethics

This course is aimed to introduce students a basic understanding of ethical thinking from ethical theories. It also explores the applied ethics such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, sexuality, and ecological issues with diverse types of ethical theories and its…

MS104 Evangelism and Discipleship

A study of the methods of personal and groups evangelism, equipping laypersons and church leaders to evangelize, use of church and para-church structures in evangelism, care of new converts and discipleship, use of apologetics, as well as current issues in…

TH114 General Epistles

This course introduces an extensive study of New Testament letters to churches of the eras focusing on the general lives of the Christians.

TH110 Gospel of John

An exegetical study of the fourth Gospel and First John, emphasizing Johannine narrative techniques, theology, historicity, and the relation between the Gospel of John and First John.

TH124 History of Christian Church*

This course is an overview of the history of Christianity from the early church to the present. The course will concern the Christian religion, Christendom, and the church. Students investigate the socio-historical and cultural mechanisms that engender theological ideas, statements,…

TH105 Interpretation of the Bible

Foundational for all biblical studies, this course will introduce the students to the proper principles and methods for correctly interpreting Scripture. It will trace the history of interpreting the Bible since its writing, the need for appropriate presuppositions, the nature…

TH104 Introduction of Christian Mission

A study of the methods of personal and group evangelism, equipping laypersons to evangelize, use of church and Para church structures in evangelism, care of new converts and discipleship, use of apologetics, as well as current issues in evangelism.

PT101 Introduction of Preaching

This course is designed to help students in preparation and delivery of sermons. Examination is made of the three traditional sermon types: topical, textual, and expositional. In class practices of preaching are required and constructive criticisms by instructor and peers…

TH126 Introduction of Systematic Theology *

This course provides a systematic presentation of the Christian faith. Using biblical constructs, historical developments, and confessional statements, students explore the Doctrine of the Word, Doctrine of God, the Doctrine of Humanity, and the Doctrine of Christ.

TH103 Introduction to the New Testament

This course is an introductory survey of New Testament studies, emphasizing the use of the New Testament in Christian ministry, with attention to New Testament backgrounds, history, theology, canon, textual transmission, literary genres, critical methods, and special introductory problems of…

TH102 Introduction to the Old Testament

An introductory survey of Old Testament studies, emphasizing the use of the Old Testament in Christian ministry, with attention to Old Testament backgrounds, history, theology, canon, textual transmission, literary genres, critical methods, and special introductory problems of selected Old Testament…

TH117 Pentateuch

An exegetical study of selected portions from the Pentateuch in its cultural and historical setting, with attention to its critical problems, theological content, literary features, modern exposition.

TH121 Prophets

This course is an interpretive, literary, and theological study of selected portions from the Major Prophets. The course will include an introduction to Old Testament prophetic literature addressing issues of hermeneutics, theology, and application.

TH120 Psalms and Wisdom Literature

This course gives a special attention to examples of the various types of Psalms which have made significant contributions to the Judeo-Christian tradition. Psalms are particularly analyzed for their theological meaning in relation to Christian preaching, teaching, and other aspects…

TH115 Revelation

An exegetical study of the book of Revelation which focuses upon the background materials of Jewish prophecy and apocalyptic, the structure of the book, its relationship to the other New Testament writings, and an examination of the perceptual framework which…

TH112 Romans

This study will provide the students for a close reading of the text of Paul's letter to Roman Christians with particular attention to the historic and contemporary function of the letter in the life of the church. This course is...

TH106 Spiritual Formation

This introductory course is praxis based upon the biblical and theological framework of Christian spirituality. It provides opportunities for students to grow in grace through Bible study, prayer, personal discipline, the reading of devotional classics, and small groups. A portion...

TH109 Synoptic Gospels

This course introduces synoptic problem, exegetical methods (source criticism, form criticism, and redaction criticism, and others), and distinctive theologies of each gospel. Included are evaluation of various critical approaches to the Gospels, the life of Christ, consideration of historical reliability,…

CE101 Teaching Method

Theoretical, research-based, and practical aspects of classroom teaching. Topics include classroom management, planning, evaluation and teaching strategies which emphasize technology integration, team planning, investigate teaching methods for church school.