Certificate of Theological Studies (C.T.S.)
Unit One: The Word of God (ST 502-2)
A systematic study of general and special revelation. Includes a treatment of the canon and the major attributes of Scripture.
Unit Two: Hermeneutics (ET 621-2)
An introduction to the basic principles of biblical interpretation.
Unit Three: God & Decree (ST 601-2)
A systematic study of the existence, attributes, tri-unity, and decree of God. Includes a consideration of the knowability and incomprehensibility of God.
Unit Four: Man & Sin (ST 602-2)
A systematic study of creation and providence; the origin, identity, and constitution of man; the fall; the nature and consequences of sin; common grace.
Unit Five: Salvation Accomplished (ST 704-2)
A systematic study of the saving work of Christ with special focus on the atonement’s nature and extent.
Unit Six: Salvation Applied (ST 711-2)
A systematic study of the doctrine of justification by faith alone, adoption, sanctification, good works, perseverance, and assurance.
Unit Seven: Biblical Theology (ET 702-2)
A systematic study of biblical theology with a focus on the practical use of biblical theology for interpreting and applying the Bible today.
Unit Eight: The Covenants (ST 703-2)
A systematic study of the covenantal framework in which He accomplished redemption for His people.
Unit Nine: The Church (ST 801-2)
A comprehensive overview of the nature, identity, origin, institution, authority, government, mission, ordinances, and destiny of the Christian church.
Unit Ten: Church History (HT 500-2)
A survey of early, medieval, reformation, and modern church history.
Unit Eleven: Pastoral Counseling (PT 702-2)
A systematic and practical study of the theology, principles, and methodology of biblical counseling.
Unit Twelve: Preaching (PT 611-2)
A practical study on the preparation and delivery of sermons and lectures.
Unit Thirteen: Ethics (ST 821-2)
A systematic study of biblical ethics with a focus on understanding the relation of law and grace.
Unit Fourteen: Last Things (ST 811-2)
A systematic study of the doctrine of last things. Topics include the intermediate state, the Second Coming of Christ, the millennium, the resurrection and the eternal state.