Programs granting the Bachelor degree are designed primarily to qualify graduates to function as leaders or ministers, able to be effective communicators and leading to the achievement of a holistic graduate profile appropriate to this award level.
This course will help the students to:-
- Understand God’s Word and apply it in his/her context.
- Enhance their Spiritual life and instill a passion for Christ-likeness.
- Be nurtured as servant-leaders who are actively involved in the life and ministry of the Church.
- Acquire skills for a Spirit-empowered ministry appropriate for their context.
- Promote integration of Christian reflection and action.
- Successful completion of 12 years of schooling or its equivalent. In certain countries this standard
may vary. - In special cases, mature candidates (aged 25 and above) who have not completed their schooling
may be admitted upon fulfilling a qualifying assessment. - Students with a previous Bachelor award from a recognized institution may apply for advanced
standing equivalent to one (1) year Full Time Equivalent (FTE) of studies. Thus, they may request a
credit transfer of up to a maximum of 30 general studies credits toward the 120 credit Bachelor of
Theology, enabling them to complete the B.Th with a further 90 credits of theological studies. See
further the graduation requirements below.
Bachelor of Theology is offered in a modular system (one subject at a time). Course content is delivered through recorded lectures, live interactive sessions, and other study aids.
One has to complete 120 credits to attain this degree. Each module may last for a duration of 8 weeks. Further extension can be allowed only on payment of an extension fee.
1. Bible & Exegesis
2. Introduction to Biblical Languages
3. Church History
4. Theology and Ethics
5. Practical Theology: e.g. Ministry related courses, Pastoral, Missions, Christian Education, etc.
6. Religions and Culture
- January
- June
The Bachelor of Theology is worth 120 credits.
1. Fill in the application online.
2. Download the form of acceptance by Mentor and upload after filling it.
3. Download the form of acceptance by Ministry Supervisor & upload after filling it.
4. Pay the Fees through Credit/Debit Card
- Students must fulfill the requirements as per the demands of the academic council of the IPCTSK and ATA. Apart from the credit requirements, COTS gives prime importance to the character formation, spiritual development, and ministry commitment of the students. The character formation of a student is assessed with the help of a mentor. The spiritual development and the ministry commitment of a student are assessed through a ministry supervisor.
- Successful completion of 120 credit units
- Field education/practical ministry involvement that meets set requirements.
- Character, spiritual development and ministry capacity that meets set requirements/standards.
Sl | Subjects |
1 |
Study Skills and Spiritual Formation
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2 | Independent Research |
3 | OT Survey |
4 | NT Survey |
5 | Church History 1 |
6 | Mission and Evangelism |
7 | History of Israel |
8 | Christian Leadership |
9 | Pentateuch |
10 | Introduction to Gospels |
11 | Introduction to Biblical Interpretation |
12 | Biblical Theology of Missions |
13 | Study Skills and Spiritual Formation |
14 | Independent Research |
15 | Old Testament Survey |
16 | New Testament Survey |
17 | Church History I |
18 | Mission and Evangelism |
19 | History of Israel |
20 | Christian Theology II |
21 | Principles of Church Planting and Church Growth |
22 | Prophetical Books |
23 | General Epistles and Hebrews |
24 | Christian Theology III |
25 | Introduction to Christian Education |
26 | Introduction to Pentecostalism |
27 | Pastoral Care and Counselling |
28 | Introduction to Biblical Ethics |
29 | Introduction to Worship |
30 | Poetical Books |
31 | Pastoral Theology and Church Administration |
32 | Ministry to the Youth and Children |
33 | Church and Society |
34 | Christian Family / Family / Marital Counselling |
35 | Missionary Anthropology |
36 | Christian Response to Human Need |
37 | Christian Apologetics |