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Coursework Required for a
Certificate in New Testament Studies
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Eighteen semester hours of coursework as follows:
THL 135
Life, Ministry, and Teachings of Jesus (3)
THL 136 Acts and the
Writings of Paul (3)
THL 200
Principles of Christian Living (3)
THL 226
Christian Leadership (3)
THL 250
Introduction to Biblical Doctrines (3)
THL 332
The Biblical Text (3)
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To the
right is a list of those courses that a student must complete for a
Certificate in New Testament Studies. This
certificate normally requires one academic year (two semesters) to
complete on a part-time basis (see Suggested
Schedule). Those who plan to complete the certificate
over two or more years can take one or two courses a semester. These
courses are not available in the summer session.
Program Purpose
The purpose of this certificate
program is to prepare men and women for Christian leadership and
service.
Program Objectives
On successful completion
of this program, a student should be able to:
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Can
demonstrate the veracity and reliability of the Bible;
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Understand and can explain the New Testament and its implication
and application;
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Demonstrate and exemplify Christian servant-leadership and
values;
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Show
understanding of the early history of the Church; and
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Know and
demonstrate understanding of biblical doctrines.
Program Prerequisite
This
program is open only to regular (matriculated) students.
Program Requirements
For graduation, a student must have completed a
minimum of 18 semester hours consisting of
THL 135,
136,
200,
226,
250
and 332 with
a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in
the 18 semester hours applicable to the certificate. A
student can not apply more than 15 semester hours credit to a
certificate when earned through the
Open Learning
Program. Generally, it is best for one to apply for admission as a
regular (matriculated) student upon deciding on a specific
certificate, diploma or degree.
See Making Application.
Program Advisement
Each student entering the
Certificate in New Testament Studies program has an
assigned adviser who will be available for program advisement and
career information. An adviser helps a student create a workable
plan to meet his or her educational objectives within a reasonable
time period.
Application for Graduation
For the conferring of the
certificate students should apply for graduation in the semester
they plan to graduate.
An
Application for
Graduation
must be filed with the Registrar
by midterm for graduation that semester.
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