PROFESSIONAL DEGREES

 

BTCS takes seriously the biblical admonition to “study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Tim 2:15). BTCS seeks to teach all courses from a Christ-centered, Bible-based foundation. It is imperative for the Christians to be equipped intellectually and biblically in order to deal with this modern world.

 

BACHELOR OF DIVINITY (B. Div)

 

Description

The B. Div program is a graduate level academic program designed for those who wish to teach the Bible on a secondary level or a college level. It provides more in-depth study of the Bible and theology than is possible on the undergraduate level. This is a 32-hour program of study offered during the fall and spring semesters The B. Div is an academic degree that may serve as preparation for the Master of Divinity or doctoral degree.

 

Entrance Requirements

An approved Bachelor’s degree with at least 32 hours of Bible and Theology (including two semesters of Koine Greek) is prerequisite for admission to the B. Div program. The student must have maintained at least a “B” grade point average in his/ her undergraduate work. The following classes comprise the 32-hour Bachelor of Divinity program of study

 

MASTERS IN DIVINITY (M. Div)

 

Description

The M. Div program is a graduate level academic program designed for those who wish to teach the Bible on a secondary level or a college level. It provides more in-depth study of the Bible and theology than is possible on the undergraduate level. This is a 23-hour program of study offered during the fall and spring semesters The B. Div is an academic degree that may serve as preparation for the Master of Divinity or doctoral degree. The student must have a grade average of “B” or better in order to graduate.

 

Entrance Requirements

An approved Bachelor of Divinity degree with at least 32 hours (including two semesters of Koine Greek) is prerequisite for admission to the B. Div program. The student must have maintained at least a “B” grade point average in his/ her undergraduate work. The following classes comprise the 23-hour Master of Divinity program of study.

 

MASTER OF BIBLICAL STUDIES (M. B. S)

 

Description

The Master of Biblical Studies program is designed for students who desire to complete their master’s program of study that prepares them for ministry roles in variety of church-related vocations, but do not wish to go through the labor-intensive language courses. It provides more in-depth study of the Bible and theology than is possible on the undergraduate level. The student must have a grade average of C or better in order to graduate.

 

Entrance Requirements

The student must have maintained at least a “C” grade point average in his/ her undergraduate work.