Bachelor of Theology

Overview

The Bachelor of Theology is a three-year course that aims to train the candidates in Old Testament, New Testament, Theology & Ethics, History of Christianity, Christian Leadership, Christian Ministry, Missions, Religion & Philosophy and Languages.

General Requirements

He / she should be a born-again Christian.
He / she should be a person of good Christian reputation.
The candidate should be an active member of a local church.
The candidate should be able to demonstrate a definite calling in his/her life to the Lord’s ministry.

Educational Requirements

12th Pass or its Equivalent from a Recognized Board/University
The medium of instruction is English. Hence, candidates are expected to possess at least a basic. English proficiency manageable enough to read, write and speak on a basic level.

Course Information

No.	Course Code	Subject	Credit Hours
		Department of Old Testament
		*Core*
1.	OT1001	General Survey of the Bible I	3
2.	OT1002	Introduction to Pentateuch	3
3.	OT1007	Prophetical Movement	3
		*Selective*
4.	OT1005	Psalms & Worship in Israel	3
		Department of New Testament
		*Core*
5.	NT1021	General Survey of the Bible II	3
6.	NT1022	Life & Ministry of Jesus Christ	3
7.	NT1026	Romans & Galatians	3
		*Selective*
8.	NT1024	Gospel of John	3
9.	NT1025	Acts of the Apostles	3
10.	NT1028	Prison Epistles	3
11.	NT1032	General Epistles	3
12.	NT1033	Apocalyptic Literature	3
13.	NT1034	Preliminary Greek	3
		Department of Theology & Ethics
		*Core*
14.	TE1042	Systematic Theology I	3
15.	TE1043	Systematic Theology II	3
16.	TE1046	Biblical Ethics	3
		*Selective*
17.	TE1044	Systematic Theology III	3
18.	TE1045	Systematic Theology IV	3
		Department of History of Christianity
		*Core*
19.	HC1063	History of Christianity in India	3
20.	HC1061	History of Christianity I	3
		*Selective*
21.	HC1062	History of Christianity II	3
		Department of Religion & Philosophy
		*Core*
22.	RP1081	Major Religions in India	3
23.	RP1082	Contemporary Indian Movements	3
		Department of Christian Ministry
		*Core*
24.	CM1102	Christian Education	3
25.	CM1103	Biblical Interpretation	3
26.	CM1104	Homiletics	3
27.	CM1101	Basic Spirituality	3
28.	CM1105	Pastoral Care and Counseling	3
		*Selective*
29.	CM1106	Christian Worship	3
		Department of Christian Leadership
		*Core*
30.	CL1121	Church Administration & Leadership	3
		*Selective*
31.	CL1122	Biblical Foundations of Leadership	3
32.	CL1123	Christian Leadership & Culture	3
		Department of Mission
		*Core*
33.	MS1141	Mission and Personal Evangelism	3
34.	MS1143	Principles of Church Growth	3
		*Selective*
35.	MS1144	Life & Work of Missionaries	3
		Department of General Studies
		*Core*
36.	GS1161	Study Method	3
		*Selective*
37.	GS1162	English I	3
38.	GS1163	English II	3
		Applied Courses
39.		Practical Ministry	3
40.		Formations	3

Credits for B. Th. Programme: 120 hours

Graduation Requirements

A minimum of 40% marks in all examinations.
Satisfactory performances in practical ministry which includes activities in campus chapel, regular weekend ministry with local churches and one month of ministry during summer vacation each year.
Evidence of good Christian character throughout the students stay on campus.
The students must meet all financial obligations to the Institute.

Grading System
First Class	Excellent	A+ (80-100)	A (75-79)	A- (70-74)
Second Class	Good	B+ (65-69)	B (60-64)	B- (55-59)
Third Class	Average	C+ (50-54)	C (45-49)	C- (40-44)

Opportunities for Graduates

Upon graduation, the B Th graduates are looking at the following opportunities:

Be an evangelist
Be a pastor / associate pastor / teaching elder at a local church
Be a part of a para-church organisation
A candidate to apply for M. Div

Contact

Dean of Academics,
Southern Asia Leadership Institute,
Peniel Campus,
Veerappanur, Pichanoor P.O,
Coimbatore – 641105

Phone: 9+918098533224, +918281804325
Email: salipenielcampus@gmail.com