B.A. Theology – Thomas Reformed Theological Seminary

B.A. Theology

Preparing Tomorrow’s Christian Leaders

The Bachelor of Arts in Theology (B.A. Theology) program is designed for the student who is preparing to become a Lay Minister. 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 Theology electives.

TH213 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.

TH211 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...

TH208 Background of the New Testament World

The purpose of this course is to understand the historical, cultural, religious background of the Bible at the time of New Testament Writings. This study focuses on the various circumferences emerging Christianity in the context of Judaism, the Hellenistic religions,…

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...

TH 227 Christology

This course is an introduction to the contents, methods, and resources of Christian theology in regard to the doctrine of Christ. Attention will be given to the understanding of its traditional and contemporary formulations of doctrine of Christ.

TH224 Church History I

The course is an Overview of the Christian history, tracing the major doctrinal and ecclesiological developments in the context of their times from the close of the apostolic age through the ecumenical councils. Also, it covers the rise of Papacy…

TH225 Church History II

Overview of the history of the Reformation and the development of its three major branches in their historical contexts to the present day, along with the development of the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox communions are focuses of this course…

TH228 Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

This course is designed to introduce students a basic understanding of the Holy Spirit by reviewing relevant doctrines, the work of Christ, and Trinitarian and eschatological aspects. It explores various perspectives and issues bringing from traditional argument to contemporary one.

TH214 General Epistles

A close reading of the general epistles with special attention given to literary, socio-historical, and theological understandings of the epistles. May include readings from any or all of the general epistles in a given semester.

TH218 Genesis

This course is designed to help students acquaint with the book of Genesis, its theological messages, and the implications for the contemporary life. The students are required to read the whole book and extensive analysis of some issues of the…

TH210 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.

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…

TH231 Introduction to 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…

TH229 Introduction to Pastoral Care

As an introduction to the caring ministry of the church, this course will give special attention to psychological and theological aspects of human need as well as perspectives on pastoral response. Emphasis is given to conceptualizing one's ministry to persons…

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.

TH221 Nehemiah

This course examines the history of Israel under Persian rile as described in the book of Nehemiah. Students consider the significance of return from exile, the rebuilding of the Temple, the preservation of the covenant people, the social and religious…

TH217 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.

TH220 Psalms

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…

TH215 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…

TH212 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...

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...

TH209 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,…

TH 226 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.

TH222 The Major 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.

TH223 The Minor Prophets

This course is an interpretive, literary, and theological study of selected portions from the Minor Prophets. The course will include an introduction to Old Testament prophetic literature addressing issues of hermeneutics, theology, and application. Prerequisites: OT200 and BS250