The Bachelor of Theology is designed to prepare graduates for ministry and leadership within church and community settings. The B.Th. integrates a well-developed foundation in Christian Studies with a broad and coherent theoretical and practical knowledge in theology and biblical studies. This includes exploration of the Christian tradition as developed historically and within faith traditions. It also includes engagement in the study of the primary texts of the Christian faith (Old and New Testaments) with reflection on how those texts have been interpreted both historically and in contemporary readings. General skills in communication and problem solving are developed alongside specialist knowledge and expertise in their chosen specialization. Theories are applied and professional skills are developed through practical assessments and work-integrated learning.
Course Outcome
The Bachelor of Theology program imparts a general foundation in the biblical and theological disciplines. Distinctively, the outcomes of the B. Th. program are to prepare graduates who,
Course Structure
The course structure is based on a module system followed by an Examination [ total 5 Weeks] with eleven subjects of 2/3/4 credit hours taught each academic year. Apart from the online live instructional hour’s students are expected to view recorded lectures/documentaries as part of the instructional hours. To qualify for the Bachelor of Theology degree award, a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 90-108+12 (Practicum) credit points. All the subjects are core subjects.
Course Content
Subjects and codes
General Studies
S.no. | Courses | Code | Credit hours |
1 | Introduction to Academic Writing and Research | GS 111 | 2 |
Total credit | 2 |
Biblical studies
S.no | Courses | Code | Credit hours |
2 | Bible Survey OT | BS 121 | 3 |
3 | Bible Survey NT | BS 122 | 3 |
4 | Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ | BS 123 | 3 |
5 | General Epistles & Hebrews | BS 124 | 3 |
6 | Acts of the Apostles | BS 221 | 3 |
7 | Pentateuch | BS 222 | 3 |
8 | Synoptic Gospels | BS 223 | 3 |
9 | Prophetic Books | BS 224 | 3 |
10 | Prison and Pastoral epistles | BS 225 | 3 |
11 | Preliminary Greek | BS 321 | 3 |
12 | Poetical Books | BS 322 | 3 |
13 | Johannine literature | BS 323 | 3 |
14 | Elective-Historical Books/Romans/1&2 Corinthians | BS 324 | 3 |
15 | Apocalyptic literature (Daniel & Revelation) | BS 325 | 3 |
Total credit | 42 |
Theology & Ethics
S.no | Courses | Code | Credit hours |
16 | Introduction to Christian Doctrine | TE 131 | 3 |
17 | Theology 1- Theology proper, Christology & Angelology | TE 132 | 4 |
18 | Theology 2- Anthropology, Hamartiology, Soteriology | TE 231 | 4 |
19 | Theology 3- Pneumatology, ecclesiology, eschatology | TE 331 | 4 |
20 | Ethics | TE 332 | 3 |
Total credit | 18 |
Historical studies
S.no | Courses | Code | Credit hours |
21 | Indian Church history | HS141 | 3 |
22 | Church history -1 up to 1550 | HS 241 | 4 |
23 | Church history -2from 1550 till Present | HS 341 | 4 |
Total credit | 11 |
Practical Theology
S.no | Courses | Code | Credit hours |
24 | Christian Education | PT 151 | 3 |
25 | Homiletics | PT 152 | 3 |
26 | Stewardship & loyalty | PT 153 | 3 |
27 | Pastoral Administration and Leadership | PT 251 | 3 |
28 | Biblical Hermeneutics | PT 252 | 3 |
29 | Introduction to pastoral care & counselling | PT 351 | 3 |
30 | Apologetics | PT 352 | 3 |
Total credit | 21 |
Science of religion
S.no | Courses | Code | Credit hours |
31 | Major Religion | RS 261 | 4 |
Total credit | 4 |
Mission studies
S.no | Courses | Code | Credit hours |
32 | Church planting and Evangelism | MS 171 | 3 |
33 | Cultural Anthropology | MS 271 | 3 |
34 | Biblical theology of mission | MS 371 | 4 |
Total credit | 10 |
Practicum
All B.Th. students are required to spend two days in a week in ministry assignments in their own context, under a local mentor. Local mentors work in partnership with ZLI through Practical Work Coordinator (PWC). Local mentors are identified by students during their course. Local mentors must be suitably experienced to provide mentoring. Student must provide a written approval of agreement from the local mentor for guiding them during their course. Field work evaluations by local mentors will be monitored by the PWC and approved by ZLI. The student earn twelve credits for practicum. This is mandatory for graduation.
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