Our theology degree programs offer areas of concentration, such as ethics and biblical studies. The curriculum typically begins with introductory religion and biblical topics before advancing to subjects like global religion, traditions and morality.
Here is an outline of common concepts explored in our courses:
Historical foundations of religion
Philosophy of religion
Religious traditions
Methods of interpreting biblical scriptures
Social ethics
List of Theology Courses
World Religions
Students in this class learn about the major world religions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism and others. World religion courses give students the ability to compare and contrast religions throughout time and place, understand the varying concepts of God, comprehend views of death and the afterlife, question why humans suffer and explore how religion has impacted politics. This theology course is usually the first requirement for people looking to major in this field and is taken during the freshman or sophomore year. At some religious-based universities, it may be a mandatory course for all students.
Contemporary Moral Lessons
Almost every major issue that shapes our world has been impacted by religion. A course studying contemporary moral lessons will discuss topics like abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, war, racism and women's rights. This class provides students with the opportunity to see how religion impacts their own views on current events. This class is a requirement of many programs.
Christianity
Christianity is the preeminent religion in much of the world. Students taking this type of class will learn about the development of Christianity, Christian interpretations of the Bible, divisions within Christianity and Christianity's role in the modern world. At least one class in Christianity is required in most theology programs.
Religions of the Middle East
Christianity, Judaism and Islam, three of the most important religions in the world, were formed in the Middle East. This class largely focuses on how all three religions developed, how all three impacted each other, the importance to the Jewish people of Israel and Islam's spread around the world. This course also highlights the differences between Shiite and Sunni Muslims and discusses current political issues related to this region. This class explores the root causes of various problems in the Middle East. At least one class that studies religion in the Middle East is required by nearly every theology program.
Other areas of studies include
The concentration in Theological Studies focuses on research and the systematic study of biblical, dogmatic, and spiritual theology.
All those who apply r to study with us must have basic or fundamental understanding in the following areas
Spiritual
Disciplines and Formation Christian
Leadership
The Pentateuch
The Hebrew Prophets
Christian Foundations 1: The Life & Ministry of Jesus
Christian Foundations 2: The Witness of the Early Church
Biblical
Interpretation Old
Testament Theology
New Testament Theology The
Story of the Church
Basic Theology
The Nature and Mission of the Church
Christian
Ethics for Christian Leaders