Diploma in Theology (DTH)
Description
The Diploma in Theology degree is a three-year program designed to offer training to those called into full-time ministry, who normally have rich life and career experience, but lack an undergraduate degree. Its goal is to prepare students for the pastoral ministry and related fields of service. The DTh shares all the degree objectives and course work of the MDiv degree with the exception of the biblical languages requirement. Achieving these degree and course objectives is also designed to set students on a trajectory of life-long personal, spiritual, and professional growth in the arenas detailed in the Essential Leadership Characteristics identified by the Faculty.
The Diploma in Theology requires 79 credit hours of study.
Course Requirements
This section is designed to help you keep a record of courses taken toward completion of the Diploma in Theology degree.
Course Title |
Course # |
Hours |
Biblical Studies
|
Old Testament Introduction I |
S1112 |
3 |
Old Testament Introduction II |
S1113 |
3 |
New Testament Introduction I |
S1312 |
3 |
New Testament Introduction II |
S1313 |
3 |
Biblical Hermeneutics |
S2521 |
2 |
Theological Foundations |
Church History I |
L1111 |
3 |
Church History II |
L1112 |
3 |
Baptist Heritage and Practice |
L1113 |
2 |
Christian Theology I |
L1211 |
3 |
Christian Theology II |
L1212 |
3 |
Christian Ethics |
L1411 |
2 |
Leadership Formation |
Principles & Approaches to Bible Teaching |
E1113 |
3 |
Ministry Leadership |
E1312 |
2 |
Administration and Church Growth |
E1314 |
2 |
Intercultural Communication |
I1113 |
3 |
Missions |
I1211 |
3 |
Basic Evangelism |
I1311 |
2 |
Spritual Formation |
P1115 |
2 |
Leadership in Ministry Practicum I* |
P1121 |
2 |
Leadership in Ministry Practicum II* |
P1122 |
2 |
Introduction to Preaching |
P1411/E1211 |
3 |
Pastoral Ministry |
P1511 |
2 |
Christian Counseling |
P1512 |
3 |
Worship & Music in the Faith Community |
P1916 |
3 |
Leadership Discernment |
Foundations for Ministry |
P1111 |
2 |
Integration into Ministry |
P1116 |
2 |
General Electives |
Electives |
13 |
Total Hours |
79 |
*P1121 & P1122 (TFE) must be taken in two consecutive terms in a fall-spring sequence only. A total of 4 semester-hours credit for the courses will be given at the end of the second term. No credit is earned if both courses are not completed. Variable credit is available by contracting with the TFE Office and identified on the TFE Application. Students must remain in the same Peer Reflection Group for the two terms.
For full-time student verification, students must be registered for 9 semester hours in any given semester and 24 hours for the year. VA students, please see Registrar for full-time student verification and additional information.