B.A. Missiology – Thomas Reformed Theological Seminary

B.A. Missiology

Preparing Tomorrow’s Christian Leaders

The Bachelor of Arts in Missiology (B.A. Missiology) program is designed for the student who is preparing to become a Missionary. All courses in the program award 3 credits upon successful completion. A total of 40 courses (120 credits) are required for graduation.

All Bachelor of Arts programs require the following seven courses:

TH201 Christian World View
TH202 Introduction of the Old Testament
TH203 Introduction of the New Testament
TH204 Introduction to the Christian Mission
TH205 Interpretation of the Bible
TH206 Spiritual Formation
TH207 Introduction of Greek and Hebrew

An additional 33 courses (99 credits) are required from the Missiology electives.

PT202 Administration Skills and Leadership Development

A study of administration of the educational ministry in the local churches with attention to theological, multicultural, and systematic understandings and skills for empowering teachers and leaders. Furthermore, study includes implementation of educational programs and strategies.

MS204 Biblical Basis of 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…

CE204 Christian Education and Human Development

This course studies theories of human development and their application to religious education as a lifelong process central to the Church's mission and the centrality of teaching.

CE202 Christian Education and Theology

The aim of this course is to ensure consistency between theology and Christian education in Church's educational ministries. It examines the implications of theological prepositions, assumptions, and traditions for the practice of Christian Education. Theological approaches are examined from the...

MS244 Christian Mission and Anthropology

This study investigates the relationship between mission and Anthropology in respect to the fundamental belief on mission in the Bible. The student will learn the principles of cultural anthropology: race and culture, social organization and kinship, primitive religions, cultural dynamics,…

SO242 Christian Social Ethics

This course is designed to provide an introduction to Christian social ethics. Students will be encouraged to develop analytical and critical thinking on various social issues such as globalization, peace and war, poverty, and racism from Christian perspective.

TH201 Christian World View

This course studies the biblical basis of missions and its principles and examines God's purpose in missions in the life of the local church and the students, and a panorama of the history of missions. Through this study, the students...

MS206 Christianity and Postmodernism

This course examines the relationship between postmodernity, popular culture, and Christianity, exploring new ways of being church which are true to the postmodern context. This course also looks over popular culture as a primary vehicle for understanding postmodern values and…

CE203 Church’s Education Ministry

A study of the meaning and significance of the church's educational ministry with attention to the enhancement of skills for plan, leadership development, curricula development for the local church.

MS205 Evangelism in Multicultural Society

The purpose of this course is to help students understand the importance, the principles and practice of cross-cultural church evangelism and development in diverse cultural settings. It gives the students practical suggestions as to how to deliver the Gospel and…

MS203 History of Christian Mission

A historical survey of the Christian mission with attention to patterns, methods and approaches of the Christian mission in history. Topics include monasticism, Catholic missionary orders, Pietism, Colonialism, and the rise of Ecumenism.

PT201 Homiletics

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…

MS243 Indigenous Church Planting and Growth

In order to truly fulfill the Great Commission, new churches must be planted in every people group throughout the world. A study of church planting in diverse cultural settings, and the nurturing and developing of new churches in contemporary culture...

TH205 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…

TH203 Introduction of 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…

TH202 Introduction of 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…

PT204 Introduction to Christian Counseling

This course provides a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Christian Counseling. The purpose of this course is to equip the Christian counselors with introductory knowledge and understanding of Christian Counseling. The contents will include: Introduction to the Christian Counseling, The…

MS202 Introduction to 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.

TH204 Introduction to the 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.

PT203 Multi-cultural Leadership in Education

This course is focused on developing leadership skills in multi-cultural society. At the end of the course, students are expected to develop leadership skills to lead a multi-cultural group.

MS245 Religions of the World

This course is intended to enable students to better understand historical development and central texts of major religions of the world such as Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, and Islam. As a part of general education, it is designed to engage the…

TH206 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...

CE201 Teaching and Learning Methods

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.

MS201 World Christianity

This course is an overview of how Christianity became a world religion and how it is expressed globally. This course will also introduce main trends and issues of World Christianity, such as the global Pentecostal Movement, along with the role...