Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.)
Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) is the most comprehensive undergraduate degree offered at Paul Theological Seminary, providing an in-depth, three-year training for a wide spectrum of Christian leadership roles. This program is designed for students who have completed their pre-university examination and are aspiring to enter full-time ministry as pastors, Bible teachers, evangelists, or Christian administrators. With a requirement of a minimum of 120 credit hours, the B.Th. curriculum is robust and well-balanced, covering a wide range of subjects including biblical survey, systematic theology, church history, practical ministry, and original biblical languages like Greek and Hebrew.
This rigorous academic journey is intended to develop not only deep theological knowledge but also critical thinking and ministerial skills to face contemporary challenges. Graduates are equipped for higher levels of responsibility and leadership within the church and Christian organizations. The B.Th. program prepares individuals for long-term, impactful ministry by providing a thorough and well-rounded theological education, making it the premier choice for those seeking to become influential leaders in their communities and beyond.
Curriculum
First Year
| First Year First Semester Credit Hours | Second Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| B.Th. Research Method | 2 | |
| OT Survey | 3 | |
| NT Survey | 3 | |
| Mission, Discipleship & | ||
| Evangelism | 3 | |
| How to Study Bible | 2 | |
| The Book of Acts | 3 | |
| Historical Systematic OT-I | 3 | |
| English Language | 2 | |
| Total | 21 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Synoptic Gospels | 3 | |
| Pentateuch | 2 | |
| Historical Book of OT | 3 | |
| Major Prophets | 3 | |
| Christian Education | 2 | |
| General Epistle | 3 | |
| Historical Systematic OT-II | 3 | |
| Music | 2 | |
| Total | 21 | |
Second Year
| Second Year First Semester Credit Hours | Second Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| B.Th. Christian Ethic | 2 | |
| Hermeneutics- Theory | 3 | |
| Church History-I | 3 | |
| Poetical Books | 2 | |
| Minor Prophets | 3 | |
| Greek Language | 2 | |
| Historical Systematic OT-III | 3 | |
| Theology- I | 3 | |
| Total | 21 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Homiletics- Practical | 3 | |
| History of Israel | 2 | |
| Church History- II | 3 | |
| Gospel of John | 2 | |
| Pauline Epistles | 3 | |
| The Book of Hebrew | 2 | |
| Historical Systematic N.T- I | 3 | |
| Theology-II | 3 | |
| Total | 21 | |
Third Year
| Third Year First Semester Credit Hours | Second Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| B.Th. Pastoral Care and Counseling | 2 | |
| Church History-III | 3 | |
| Cults ( Heresy) | 2 | |
| Church Administration | 3 | |
| Leadership | 3 | |
| Hebrew Language | 2 | |
| Historical Systematic N.T- II | 3 | |
| Theology-III | 3 | |
| Total | 21 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Pastoral Ministry | 2 | |
| Christian Marriage and Family | 2 | |
| Daniel and Revelation (Apocalyptic | ||
| Literature) | 3 | |
| Apologetics (Bible Science) | 3 | |
| Intertestamental Period | 2 | |
| Major Religion of the world | 3 | |
| Historical Systematic N.T-III | 3 | |
| Theology-IV | 3 | |
| Total | 21 | |
