Introduction
Bachelor of Arts in Theology - 126 credits
The purpose of the Bachelor in Theology is to prepare students to read, interpret and apply the Bible in their own lives and in a practical career. He will also learn the theological foundations for leadership, teaching, and ministry within a church, and will be able to defend the central theological doctrines of the Christian faith and communicate the different elements of a Christian worldview.
Curriculum
General Education Courses: 45 Credits
AD1410 Humanity in Global Times
CC3520 Personality Theory: Self-Esteem
CH3013 Communication and Human Development
CM2101 Composition I
CM2108 Effective Communication
EC4320 Economy Theory
ED1109 Study Methods & Techniques
PS1304 General Psychology
PS4101 Introduction to Social Psychology
RG2101 Church History
SC2101 Survey of American History
SC2102 Philosophical Thinking
SC2205 Study of Man and His Culture
SC3204 Biological Science
TH3406 Anthropology
Theology Courses: 63 Credits
BI1102 Old Testament Survey
BI1103 New Testament Survey
BI3303 Acts
BI4456 History and Customs of the Old Testament
BI4516 Dispensational Study of the Bible
BI4606 Synoptic Gospels
CM3105 Verbal Expressions
CM4408 Work of the Ministry and Pastoral Care
CM4410 Hermeneutics
ED3101 Evangelism I
MI2101 Missions I
MN4315 Christian Ethics
MN4507 The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
PS4307 Biblical Psychology
TH2102 Introduction to Theology
TH3308 Soteriology
TH4301 Christology
TH4302 Pneumatology
TH4303 Ecclesiology
TH4309 Introduction to Systematic Theology
TH4420 Pastoral Theology
Electives (6) – 18 Credits
Objectives
The student completing a Bachelor Degree in Theology will be able to:
Know Christian-based ethical principles and exemplify those moral imperatives in their ministry for the Kingdom of God.
Develop an in-depth growth in their love of God.
Have an increased desire to bring glory to His name.
Develop an abiding love for people within the Christian ministry through the local church.
Be able to correctly use composition skills, grammar, and punctuation.
Be able to integrate philosophical, literary and historical knowledge into a Biblical worldview.
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or GED.
Enrollment Agreement filled and signed. If a student is under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must sign the Enrollment Agreement.
Diplomas of previous studies.
Official Transcripts of previous studies.
Copy of official identification.
Debit Authorization (if desired).
A passport-type photo.
Pastoral Ordination if it were the case.
Ministerial curriculum, copies of any certificate of courses took in related areas, and Ministry ordination, if they are older than 30 years and want to claim the credits for Life Experience.
Steps to Enroll
Application: Complete the Enrollment Agreement sent by e-mail by the Student Services Department of FCU, sign and scan the document.
Documents: Send the Enrollment Agreement to info@floridachristianuniversity.edu attached with all the documents necessary or send them by mail.
Evaluation: After receiving the Enrollment Agreement and the copies of the requested documents, verification will be made by the corresponding departments. FCU will contact the students if additional documents are required. Transcripts must be official and sent directly from the university in a sealed envelope.
Payment: If the student completes the Agreement and submits all required information, the next step is to pay the $260 Application and Enrollment fee, which is applicable to any program. (Application $40 & Registration & Processing Fee $110.00 – are not refundable + USD $110.00 Evaluation – refundable).
Enrollment: Should the student’s Agreement require additional analysis by the Institution, the student will be informed immediately. After being approved, the student will be effectively enrolled and will receive a welcome letter, the Catalog, and the Student Handbook. After that, the online student will receive an e-mail with information on how to access the Student’s Portal and the template to be used their assignments. On-campus students will receive their class schedule. The Student ID Card will be sent by mail. Now the student is ready to begin their classes!
Mode of Study
Three-Course Delivery Methods: Face-to-Face/Synchronous/Fully Online (Student's Portal).
4th Method for those who live near the headquarters or a branch of FCU: Hybrid.
Classes start immediately after enrollment, on an ongoing basis. For online courses, students take a minimum of (1) one online course a month. For on-campus courses, invitations are sent out and students confirm their presence a minimum of (2) two weeks prior to the course date.