Programs & Academics

Academic Programs

First Year (freshman) Certificate in General Bible

This certificate is given to those students who successfully complete 30 credit hours. A high school diploma is required to get college credit; however, those without a high school diploma may take it for spiritual enrichment.

HO 100- Homiletics
CD 101- Communion with God
CD 121-Thanatology
BI 105-Bible Translations
CD 122-Dispensations & Covenants
OT 255-The Tabernacle of Moses
MI 450-The Holy Spirit & Gifts
CD 123-Eschatology
PA 160-Church Growth & Evangelism
CD 124-Anthropology
CD 125-Occult Doctrines
CD 120-Doctrines of the Bible
CD 125-The Deity of Christ

Second Year (sophomore) Diploma of Practical Theology- Advanced Level

BS 205-Introduction to Old Testament
BS 206-Introduction to New Testament
CH 205-Survey of Church History
CP 200-Introduction to Ethics
MI 254-Missions
CC 205-Christian Counseling
PA 200-Introduction to Pastoral Administration9999
MI 200-Worship
MI 212-The Art of Soul Winning
BS 307-Typology I
BS 502-Bible Manner & Customs
CD 203- Healing & Prosperity
CD 203-The Name of Jesus
MI 204- The Authority of the Believer
MI 208-Faith Confession
BS 205-Old Testament Survey
NT 208- New Testament Survey

Associate Degree Program

Associate of Art Degree

The Associate Degree in Ministry is conferred upon those who:

Successfully complete 60 credit hours
Guided reading-the Old and New Testament
RE 230-50 page research paper
High School Diploma Complete all Tuition and Fees

Third Year (Junior) Graduate of Theology

The graduate of theology diploma is awarded upon completion of 30 credit hours. Prerequisites for this diploma include a high school diploma and 60 earned transferable credit in theology.

OT 355-Genesis
OT 356-Exodus
OT 357-Joshua
OT 358-Daniel
NT 341-Synoptic
NT 342-The Book of Acts
NT 343-The Pauline Epistles
NT 344-Hebrews
NT 345-The General Epistles
NT 346-Revelation
CD 307-Demonology
HO 303-Homiletics II

ACADEMICS

BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAM

Bachelor Degree (120 credit hours)

A high school diploma, GED, or the equivalent, and at least 90 earned transferable,
theological credits are required for enrollment at this level. The required courses (3
credits each) are listed below.

Bachelor of Theology

Four Year (Senior) Bachelor of Theology

The Bachelor degree is awarded upon completion of 120 semester credit hours
of study. The Bachelor of Theology is designed for Pastors and church leaders
who desire a deeper understanding of God and His Word.

CH 430-Early Church History
NT 441-Study of Paul
CC 416-Basic Psychology
CC 412-Applied psychology
CC 410-Christian Psychology
CP 435-World Religion
NT 411-Life of Christ
CC 401 - Basic Psychology
CC 431 - Christian Psychology
CC 420 - Applied Psychology
CC 450 - Pastoral Counseling I
CH 430 - Early Church History
CH 431 - Christian Minister I
CH 432 - Reformation
CP 435 - World Religions

Bachelor of Biblical Studies

The Bachelor of Biblical Studies is designed for pastors and
teachers interested in a book-by-book research of Scripture.

BS 405 - The Apocrypha
CD 420 – Eschatology
NT 411 - Christ in Every Book
NT 412 - Study of Paul
OT 455 - Minor Prophets I
OT 456 - Minor Prophets II
OT 457 - Old Testament Historical Books I
OT 458 - Old Testament Historical Books II
OT 459 - Study of David
RE 467 - Research Project

Bachelor of Religious Education

The Bachelor of Religious Education degree helps prepare teachers
and administrators to set up schools from kindergarten through high school.

CC 401-- Basic Psychology
CC 410 - Christian Psychology
CC 420 - Applied Psychology
CC 450 - Christian Counseling I
CC 451 - Christian Counseling II
CC 452 - Christian Counseling III
CE 410 - Christian Teacher I
CE 411 - Christian Teacher II
CE 412 - Christian Teacher III
CP 435 - World Religions

MASTER DEGREE PROGRAM

Master of Theology (45 credit hours)

The Master of theology degree is designed to develop a mastery of theological themes though out Scripture. One will become more aware of how God relates to man through to approval by the admissions office. The master thesis is a mandatory requirement worth 18 credit hours. Credits may be earned by:

Transfer of courses from an approved college, university, or seminary
A warding of credit for learning achieved through life experience and
Completing courses with Word Aflame Theological College & Seminary.

THE MASTER THESIS

The master degree student is required to complete an intense course of study culminating in a master thesis that relates directly to the degree major. The master thesis must contain the following components:

Reading assignments equal to about 8,000 pages (approximately 40 textbooks).
Footnotes or end notes as prescribed by the seminary guidelines.
A complete bibliography of all resources.
A soft-bound copy is to be submitted for review and evaluation.

Prerequisites are:

Verification of high school.
Official transcripts (sent directly to Word Aflame Theological Seminary)
Must have an earned Bachelor’s degree
Course word – 27 semester hours
Master Thesis – 18 credit hours

Master of Theology

CD 522 – Systematic Theology
CD 523 – Sacramental Theology
CD 526 – Eschatology
CD 527 - Thanatology
CD 528 – The Spirit World
CP 590 – The Occult
BS 514 – Biblical Archaeology
BS 516 – Bible Atlas
BL 507 – Greek Word Studies
RE 560 – Mechanics of Research
RE 567 – Thesis

MASTER OF BIBLICAL STUDIES

OT 555 – Old Testament Major Prophets
CD 524 – Old Testament Theology
OT 552 – The Pentateuch
CD 509 – New Testament Theology
OT 557 – Poetical Old Testament Books
BL 507 – Greek Word Studies
BS 514 – Biblical Archaeology
CP 544 – World Religions
BS 516 – Bible Atlas
RE 520 --Thesis

MASTER OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

OT 555 – Old Testament Major Prophets
CD 558 – Old Testament Theology
OT 556 – The Pentateuch
CD 523 – New Testament Theology
OT 557 – Poetical Old Testament Books
BL 507 – Greek Word Studies
BS 514 – Biblical Archaeology
CP 571 – World Religions
BS 516 – Bible Atlas
RE 520 - Thesis

MASTER OF CHRISTIAN COUNSELING

CD 523 – Biblical Theology
CD 529 – Occult Religions Practices
CC 508 – The Counseling Session
CC 509 – Marriage & Family
CP 544 – World Religions and Denomination Beliefs
CC 515 – Current Social Issues
CD 519 – Demonology
CC 520 - Practical Application of Christian Counseling
CD 530 – Thanatology
RE 520 - Thesis

MASTER OF DIVINITY (60 credit hours)

The Master of Divinity degree is a 60-semester hour, professional degree
for ministers. It prepares persons for effective ministry as pastors, evangelists,
chaplains, missionaries, and other church-related ministries.

BIBLICAL STUDIES

BL 505 – Greek I
BI 505 - Hermeneutics
* Exegesis: BI 506 – O.T., BI 507 – NT, or BI 508 - Methods
BL 506 – Hebrew I
OT 509 – Old Testament Book Analysis
OT 558 – Old Testament Survey
NT 511 – New Testament Study of Paul
NT 510 – New Testament Survey

CHURCH HISTORY & THEOLOGY

CH 530 – Early Church History
CP 538 – Apologetics
CH 531 – Medieval & Reformation History
CD 522 – Systematic Theology
*CH 532 –Modern Church History, or
CP 522 - Ethics
*CH 520- Doctrine/History of (any) Church, or
CD 523 – Sacramental Theology
*CP536 – Philosophical Theology, or
CD 520 – Patristic Theology

APPLIED MINISTRIES

MI 530 – Educational Ministry
CC 525 – Crisis Counseling
HO 501 – Homiletics
CC 507 – Human Development
*MI 540 – Missions, or MI 501 – Worship, or MI 520 – Black Ministries
CC 520 – Marriage and Family Counseling
RE 580 – Field Study
HO 520 – Preaching Practicum
RE 530 – Thesis Project
BS 503 – Archaeological Discoveries
CP 590 – Occult Religions/The Occult

THE DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS

The Doctoral Degree Programs (60 credit hours)

Requirements:

The doctorate is awarded for completion of and advanced course of study culminating in a doctoral dissertation. A Bachelor and Master degree from an approved college or seminary is required for acceptance into this program. Only “B” work and above will count toward graduation requirements.

THE DOCTORAL DISSERTATION

The doctoral student is required to complete an intense course of study culminating in a doctoral dissertation that relates directly to the degree major. The dissertation must contain the following components:

Reading assignments equal to about 8000 to 10,000 pages (25 to 30 textbooks).
Footnotes or endnotes as prescribed by the seminary guidelines.
A complete bibliography of all resources.
Two hardbound copies are to be submitted for review and evaluation.
The dissertation will be submitted in three stages:
1. The completed outline, dissertation statement and bibliography (RE 620), five semester hours.
2. The completed rough draft (RE 621), five semester hours.
3. Two hardbound copies of the final dissertation (RE 622), ten semester hours

Prerequisites are:

High school Verification
Official transcripts
A minimum of 30 hours must be earned with WATS
Course work – 40 Semester hours
Dissertation-----20 Semester hours

DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY (50 credit hours)

OT 655 – Old Testament Survey
CD 621 - Systematic Theology
NT 610 – New Testament Survey
CP 635– Christian Thought
CD 622 – Old Testament Theology
CD 638 - Apologetics
CD 623 – New Testament Theology
CD 620– Introduction to Christian Theology
RE 667, 668, 669 - Dissertation

DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (45 credit hours)

OT 655 – Old Testament Survey
PA 660 – Church Management, PA661– Church Accounting, or 662– Church Law
NT 610 – New Testament Survey
CP639 – Ethics
MI 651 – Black Ministry, or MI 640 – Missions
CD 624 – Eschatology
RE 620, 621, 622 – Dissertation
CD 625 – Pneumatology
CH 620 – Doctrine/History of (any) Church

DOCTOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES (45 credit hours)

BL 601 – Greek CD 623 – New Testament Theology
BL 610 – Hebrew
BS 601 – Biblical Translations
BI 601 – Hermeneutics
BS 602 – Dead Sea Scrolls
BI 612 – Exegetical Methods
RE 620, 621, 622 – Dissertation
CD 622 – Old Testament Theology

DOCTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (45 credit hours)

CD 622 – Old Testament Theology
CE 620 – Curriculum of Christian Education
CD 623 – New Testament Theology
CE 630 – Administration of Christian Education
BI 601 – Hermeneutics
CE 625 – Teaching the Bible
CP639 – Ethics
RE 620, 621, 622 – Dissertation
CE 610 – History/Philosophy of Education

DOCTORATE IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELING (45 credit hours)

OT 655 – Old Testament Survey
7 Electives
* The student will choose, with Seminary approval, seven courses which support the chosen major.
NT 610--New Testament Survey
RE 620, 621, 622 – Dissertation

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