Germantown, Ohio
One-Year Certificate of Theology (Th.C.)
The One-Year Certificate of Theology (Th.C.) is designed for those who have very little or no ministerial/pastoral experience and who have no formal Bible college training. The One-Year Certificate of Theology is a place of beginning one’s formalized preparation for ministry. Recognizing a desire within each person, whether called to the ministry or not, to learn and know more about God’s Word, the One-Year Certificate of Theology is not restricted to those who feel a call into ministry but is open to all.
Requirements:
Old Testament Survey I
Old Testament Survey II
New Testament Survey
Bible Doctrines
Eschatology
Holy Spirit
Homiletics I (not required if only pursuing a Th.C.)
Homiletics II (not required if only pursuing a Th.C.)
Two elective courses (four elective courses are required if only pursuing a Th.C.)
A final comprehensive and integrative paper/project of 25–30 pages
Two-Year Associate of Theology (Th.A.)
The Two-Year Associate of Theology (Th.A.), Is designed for those who have completed the requirements for the One-Year Certificate of Theology (Th.C.), and who may wish to continue with their education or who desire to advance in their preparation for effective ministry.
Requirements:
Certificate of Theology (Th.C.), or its equivalent
Bible Study Methodology
Introduction to Christian Education
Eight elective courses
A final comprehensive and integrative paper/project of 25–30 pages
The Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min.)
The Bachelor of Ministry degree (B.Min.) is a PROFESSIONAL ministerial degree. The primary emphasis of the Bachelor of Ministry rests upon a synthesis of academic acumen, Biblical resources, and substantive ministry. A combination of in-ministry work and on-campus studies is designed to promote personal growth within the Bachelor of Ministry candidate.
The Bachelor of Ministry degree (B.Min.) has been thoughtfully and especially designed:
1. To meet the continuing educational needs of those in ministry;
2. To rekindle one's sense of the irrevocability and magnitude of the call of God upon the minister;
3. To recognize and understand the significance of one's theological foundations and moorings;
4. To stimulate and sharpen one's ministry skills in the areas of Biblical exegesis, interpretation, exposition, preaching, teaching, and other areas of ministry;
5. To stir up and advance the vision for world evangelism;
6. To promote an atmosphere for personal spiritual rejuvenation;
7. To support the need for fellowship with like minded ministers;
8. To give an opportunity for personal academic and professional achievement
Admission Requirements:
The Bachelor of Ministry degree (B.Min.) program is open to anyone who is currently serving in a ministerial position and who has accrued a minimum of three years of valid ministry experience. The requirements for acceptance into the Bachelor of Ministry degree (B.Min.) have been especially tailored to incorporate current active ministers who, for whatever reason, have not yet completed an undergraduate four-year bachelor degree; and/or who are not able to pursue a four-year bachelor degree either because of ministry commitments; or not having completed a high school diploma. A high school diploma is not a pre-requisite for acceptance into the Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min.) Program.
Each applicant who does not hold a high school diploma will be expected to submit a comprehensive biographical resume of his/her ministerial experience and current involvement in ministry. Additional requirements may be necessary depending upon individual standing.
Degree Requirements:
General Requirements
The Bachelor of Ministry degree (B.Min.) is a thirty (30) hour program. It includes twenty-four hours (8 courses) of course work and a final major ministry project of six hours. The Bachelor of Ministry degree (B.Min.) is taught in eight one-week intensive classes on the campus of Word of Truth Bible Institute. Some course work may also be completed through Independent studies.
Specific Requirements
An introductory core course 3 hours
Seven elective courses 21 hours
Final major project 6 hours
General Components (each course has three components)
1. Assigned pre-course reading of approximately 500 pages to be completed before attending the classroom sessions.
2. One week of intensive classroom meetings several times throughout the year.
3. A post-course field experience project which comes out of the pre-course reading and classroom work leading to a final written paper.
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Complete registration form for each class and pay the $25.00 course fee in full.
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