Bachelor of Theology

The Bachelor of Theology is an accelerated program designed for applicants pursuing a second bachelors degree at PLBC. Those who meet the qualifications for this program can usually complete their BTh in two to three years, if studying full-time.

While I grew in my intellectual knowledge and achieved a life long goal of earning my Bachelors Degree, I left PLBC impacted the most by the deep, rich, and lifelong friendships of fellow students and staff.

Steve Belzner

2017 Graduate , Bachelor of Theology

PURPOSE

Students that have already completed a degree in another field or discipline may qualify to complete this accelerated second bachelor degree.

PROGRAM LENGTH

60 credit hours
2 years full-time

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Brandon Diggens
Brandon Diggens, MABS

OBJECTIVES

In addition to meeting the learning objectives required for all programs, the Bachelor of Theology program will enable graduates to:

    1. Understand the development of doctrine and the major people and events of church history.
    2. Interpret the Bible using sound exegetical, hermeneutical, and theological methods.
    3. Demonstrate ministry skills that will support the student in their vocation.

QUALIFICATIONS

This program is only open to Second Degree students, students who already have a Bachelor’s degree in another field of study.
The 2nd Bachelor’s degree program considers the ABHE General Studies requirements to be met through the student’s Bachelor’s degree field of study.

Transcript evaluation is required to ensure qualification for program requirements. The normal procedure is as follows:

    1. Complete and send to Pacific Life the Application for Admission with the Degree Upgrade program fee.
    2. With the Application for Admission, also have an “official copy” of your previous degree transcript(s) sent to us.
    3. We will evaluate your application and transcript(s) to determine if you qualify for the program. If you qualify, we will inform you by official letter and indicate to you what courses you will need to complete.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL STUDIES  (6 credit hours)

GEN 131   History of Christianity I
GEN 132   History of Christianity II

BIBLE & THEOLOGY (36 credit hours)

BIB 101   Old Testament Survey
BIB 152   New Testament Survey
BIB 201   Pentateuch
BIB 252   The Gospels
BIB 192   Biblical Interpretation
BIB 291   Advanced Biblical Interpretation
LAN 101   Intro to Biblical Languages
THS 101   Survey of Christian Beliefs
THS 490   Theological Method

ONE of the following:

THS 201   Theology I: God the Father
THS 202   Theology II: God the Son
THS 203   Theology III: God the Holy Spirit

Bible and Theology Electives (6)

MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT (18 credit hours)

PTH 101   Spiritual Formation
PTH 114   Life & Ministry in the Holy Spirit
PTH 325   Evangelism Strategies
PMN 361   Pastoral Ministry
PMN 252   Homiletics
PTH 499   Senior Seminar

Ministry Electives (12)
This includes Pastoral Ministry, Christian Education, Youth Ministry, or Pastoral Theology courses.

 

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