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1. Bachelor of Theology (Th.B.)
2. Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
3. Master of Theology (Th.M.)
4. Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)
The following academic theological areas of studies set
forth the entire format needed to the completion of the Doctor of Theology. Of course this
is commenced in the Bachelor of Theology studies.
| I. |
The Philosophy of Religion:
the basis of religious conviction—the existence of God, the nature of authority, its
relation to the Bible. |
| II. |
Exegetical Theology
A. Introduction: background and time, occasion, authorship, etc.B. Hermeneutics: the theory of the interpretation of Scripture; the
determination of the meaning of Scripture by proper principles.
C. Exegesis proper: the practice of the interpretation of
Scripture; the drawing out of the grammatical and historical meaning in the original
languages of the Bible.
D. Biblical Theology: the study of the process of God's
Self-revelation which is recorded in Scripture.
1. Old Testament Theology
2. New Testment Theology |
| III. |
Historical Theology
A. Church History
B. History of Christian Doctrine
C. History of Missions
D. History of Israel
E. History of Biblical Times |
| IV. |
Systemic Theology
A. Apologetics: the formal defense of the Faith.
B. Systematic Theology proper (13 sections with Doctrinal Summaries).
C. Dogmatic Theology |
| V. |
Practical Theology
A. Pastoral Theology
B. Church Polity
C. Homiletics
D. Liturgiology
E. Hymnology |
| VI. |
Moral Theology: the ethics of
Christian conduct. |
| VII. |
Mystical and Ascetical
Theology: the study of the mystics and monasticism. |
| VIII. |
Comparative Religions |
| IX. |
English Bible |
| X. |
Fine Art Studies |
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The purpose and philosophy of the charter, constitution,
and bylaws of Foundations Bible College are sustained through the Seminary and Graduate
School. The need for the minister, Christian educator, teacher, and general Christian
worker has truly become more complex, and in keeping with those growing needs, the
Seminary and Graduate School are part of the Foundations Schools. |
