Distance Learning Courses and Degrees
Certificate in Biblical Studies - Course Requirements 1st Year
There are 30 course credits required to earn a Certificate in Biblical Studies.
Course Requirements – 1st Year
Certificate in Biblical Studies (Crt.B.S.)
| NTS 101 | Acts I | 3 Credits |
| BUS 101 | Basic Family Finances | 3 Credits |
| ENG 101 | English I | 3 Credits |
| SYS 101 | Foundations of Faith I | 3 Credits |
| NTS 102 | Life of Christ I | 3 Credits |
| NTS 103 | New Testament Survey I | 3 Credits |
| OTS 101 | Old Testament Historical Books | 3 Credits |
| OTS 102 | Pentateuch | 3 Credits |
| THE 101 | Principles That Produce Faith & Power | 3 Credits |
| NTS 104 | Spirit Controlled Life | 3 Credits |
There are 30 course credits required to earn a Certificate in Pastoral Ministry.
Course Requirements – 1st Year
Pastoral Ministry
| PTH 301 | Christian Public Relations & Ethics | 3 Credits |
| CED 301 | Creative Teaching & Preaching | 3 Credits |
| ENG 101 | English I | 3 Credits |
| SYS 101 | Foundations of Faith I | 3 Credits |
| CNS 408 | Introduction to Christian Counseling | 3 Credits |
| PTH 202 | Leadership I | 3 Credits |
| NTS 103 | New Testament Survey I | 3 Credits |
| PTH 402 | Pastoral Theology I | 3 Credits |
| OTS 102 | Pentateuch | 3 Credits |
| PTH 201 | Principles Of Bible Study | 3 Credits |
Associates Degree - Course Requirements 2nd Year
There are 60 course credits required to earn an Associate Degree. Students who will major in Christian Counseling, Christian Administration, or Biblical Studies should follow the Associate of Biblical Studies track. Students who will major in Theology or Pastoral Theology should follow the Associate of Theology track.
Biblical Studies (A.B.S.)
| NTS 202 | Acts II | 3 Credits |
| NTS 201 | A Closer Look at the Parables | 3 Credits |
| SYS 201 | Foundations of Faith II | 3 Credits |
| NTS 203 | Life of Christ II | 3 Credits |
| NTS 204 | New Testament Epistles | 3 Credits |
| OTS 201 | Preparation of the Bride | 3 Credits |
| PTH 201 | Principles of Bible Study | 3 Credits |
| NTS 205 | Revelation | 3 Credits |
| THE 201 | The Tabernacle of Moses | 3 Credits |
| Elective | Elective | 3 Credits |
Pastoral Ministry (A.P.M.)
| SYS 201 | Foundations of Faith II | 3 Credits |
| SYS 301 | Fresh New Anointing | 3 Credits |
| THE 301 | Hermaneutics I | 3 Credits |
| PTH 203 | Leadership Dynamics II | 3 Credits |
| CNS 402 | Ministry To The Hurting | 3 Credits |
| NTS 204 | New Testament Epistles | 3 Credits |
| OTS 301 | Old Testament Survey I | 3 Credits |
| CNS 406 | Premarital Counseling | 3 Credits |
| PTH 302 | Vision For Ministry | 3 Credits |
| Elective | Elective | 3 Credits |
Theology (A.Th.)
| NTS 202 | Acts II | 3 Credits |
| SYS 201 | Foundations of Faith II | 3 Credits |
| PTH 202 | Leadership Dynamics I | 3 Credits |
| PTH 203 | Leadership Dynamics II | 3 Credits |
| NTS 203 | Life of Christ II | 3 Credits |
| NTS 204 | New Testament Epistles | 3 Credits |
| OTS 201 | Preparation of the Bride | 3 Credits |
| PTH 201 | Principles of Bible Study | 3 Credits |
| NTS 205 | Revelation | 3 Credits |
| Elective | Elective | 3 Credits |
Diploma - Course Requirements 3rd Year
There are 90 courses credits required to earn a Diploma.
Biblical Studies (Dip.B.S.)
| CED 301 | Creative Teaching & Preaching | 3 Credits |
| EMC 301 | Evangelism | 3 Credits |
| THE 302 | Feasts of Israel | 3 Credits |
| SYS 301 | Fresh New Anointing of the Holy Spirit | 3 Credits |
| NTS 301 | Hebrews (The Abrahamic Covenant) | 3 Credits |
| THE 301 | Hermeneutics I | 3 Credits |
| HCH 301 | History of Christianity I | 3 Credits |
| OTS 301 | Old Testament Survey I | 3 Credits |
| OTS 302 | Psalms I | 3 Credits |
| SYS 102 | What Are Abraham's Blessings Anyway | 3 Credits |
Pastoral Ministry (Dip.P.M.)
| NTS 201 | A Closer Look At The Parables | 3 Credits |
| CED 403 | Adult Education | 3 Credits |
| THE 401 | Bible in Light of Redemption | 3 Credits |
| BUS 404 | Church and Clergy Tax Guide | 3 Credits |
| PTH 403 | Demonology and Deliverance | 3 Credits |
| THE 301 | Hermeneutics I | 3 Credits |
| HCH 301 | History of Christianity I | 3 Credits |
| SYS 102 | What Are Abraham's Blessings Anyway | 3 Credits |
| NTS 401 | New Testament Survey II | 3 Credits |
| OTS 302 | Psalms I | 3 Credits |
Theology (Dip.Th.)
| PTH 301 | Christian Public Relations & Ethics | 3 Credits |
| CED 301 | Creative Teaching & Preaching | 3 Credits |
| EMC 301 | Evangelism | 3 Credits |
| SYS 301 | Fresh New Anointing of the Holy Spirit | 3 Credits |
| NTS 301 | Hebrews (The Abrahamic Covenant) | 3 Credits |
| THE 301 | Hermeneutics I | 3 Credits |
| OTS 301 | Old Testament Survey I | 3 Credits |
| SYS 302 | Prayer Ministry | 3 Credits |
| PTH 302 | Vision for Ministry | 3 Credits |
| SYS 102 | What Are Abraham's Blessings Anyway | 3 Credits |
Bachelor Degree - Course Requirements 4th Year
There are 120 course credits required to earn a Bachelor's Degree.
Course Requirements- 4th Year
Biblical Studies (B.B.S.)
| THE 401 | Bible in Light of Redemption | 3 Credits |
| CNS 401 | Healing Inner Conflicts I | 3 Credits |
| THE 402 | Hermeneutics II | 3 Credits |
| HCH 501 | History of Christianity II | 3 Credits |
| PTH 202 | Leadership Dynamics I | 3 Credits |
| OTS 401 | Major Prophets | 3 Credits |
| NTS 401 | New Testament Survey II | 3 Credits |
| OTS 402 | Old Testament Survey II | 3 Credits |
| NTS 402 | I & II Thessalonians | 3 Credits |
| Elective | Elective | 3 Credits |
Theology (B.Th.)
| THE 401 | Bible in Light of Redemption | 3 Credits |
| RES 401 | Bible Research | 3 Credits |
| PTH 401 | Cults and Occults | 3 Credits |
| THE 402 | Hermeneutics II | 3 Credits |
| HCH 301 | History of Christianity I | 3 Credits |
| OTS 401 | Major Prophets | 3 Credits |
| OTS 402 | Old Testament Survey II | 3 Credits |
| SYS 401 | Pneumatology | 3 Credits |
| OTS 302 | Psalms I | 3 Credits |
| Elective | Elective | 3 Credits |
Pastoral Ministry (B.P.M.)
| RES 401 | Bible Research | 3 Credits |
| THE 402 | Hermeneutics II | 3 Credits |
| PRE 401 | Homiletics | 3 Credits |
| BUS 401 | Local Church Administration | 3 Credits |
| OTS 401 | Major Prophets | 3 Credits |
| CNS 404 | Healing for Body, Soul & Spirit | 3 Credits |
| OTS 402 | Old Testament Survey II | 3 Credits |
| PTH 506 | Pastoral Theology II | 3 Credits |
| CED 401 | Youth Ministry I | 3 Credits |
| Elective | Elective | 3 Credits |
Christian Counseling (B.C.C.)
| CNS 408 | Intro to Christian Counseling | 3 Credits |
| CNS 402 | Ministry to the Hurting | 3 Credits |
| PSY 401 | Christian Psychology | 3 Credits |
| PTH 403 | Demonology and Deliverance | 3 Credits |
| CNS 403 | Discovering Your Potential | 3 Credits |
| CNS 404 | Healing for Body, Soul & Spirit | 3 Credits |
| CNS 405 | Healing Inner Conflicts II | 3 Credits |
| CNS 406 | Premarital Counseling | 3 Credits |
| CNS 407 | Principles of Christian Counseling | 3 Credits |
| CNS 401 | Healing Inner Conflicts I | 3 Credits |
Christian Education (B.C.E.) Administration (B.C.A.)
| BUS 402 | Accounting I | 3 Credits |
| CED 402 | Administering Christian Education | 3 Credits |
| CED 403 | Adult Education | 3 Credits |
| RES 401 | Bible Research | 3 Credits |
| CED 404 | Children's Ministry | 3 Credits |
| BUS 404 | Church and Clergy Tax Guide | 3 Credits |
| CED 405 | Methods of Teaching | 3 Credits |
| BUS 401 | Local Church Administration | 3 Credits |
| CED 401 | Youth Ministry I | 3 Credits |
| Elective | Elective | 3 Credits |
Masters Degree Programs - Course Requirements
All Master Degree Programs require 24 undergraduate or 12 graduate semester hours in Biblical and/or Theological Studies taken through Kingsway University & Theological Seminary or transferred from an acceptable source.
Master of Biblical Studies
| New Testament Studies | 12 Semester hours |
| Old Testament Studies | 12 Semester hours |
| Systematic Theology | 6 Semester hours |
| Masters Thesis or Study Syllabus | 6 Semester hours |
| Total Semester hours: | 36 Semester hours |
Master of Christian Counseling
| Christian Counseling | 15 Semester hours |
| Practical Theology | 9 Semester hours |
| Law for the Christian Counselor | 3 Semester hours |
| Psychology | 3 Semester hours |
| Masters Thesis or Study Syllabus | 6 Semester hours |
| Total Semester hours: | 36 Semester hours |
Master of Christian Education
| Christian Education | 9 Semester hours |
| Christian Counseling | 6 Semester hours |
| PSY 501 Psychology of Learning | 3 Semester hours |
| BUS 502 Church Administration | 3 Semester hours |
| PTH 605 Theology of Christian Education | 3 Semester hours |
| HCH 501 History of Christianity II | 3 Semester hours |
| HIS 601 History of Christian Education | 6 Semester hours |
| Total Semester hours: | 36 Semester hours |
Master of Divinity (New Testament Concentration)
| New Testament Studies | 21 Semester hours |
| Systematic Theology | 12 Semester hours |
| Theological Studies | 12 Semester hours |
| Practical Theology | 12 Semester hours |
| Christian Counseling | 12 Semester hours |
| Christian Education | 9 Semester hours |
| HCH 501 History of Christianity II | 3 Semester hours |
| THE 602 Hermeneutics | 3 Semester hours |
| Masters Thesis or Study Syllabus | 6 Semester hours |
| Total Semester hours: | 90 Semester hours |
Master of Divinity (Old Testament Concentration)
| Old Testament Studies | 21 Semester hours |
| Systematic Theology | 12 Semester hours |
| Theological Studies | 12 Semester hours |
| Practical Theology | 12 Semester hours |
| Christian Counseling | 12 Semester hours |
| Christian Education | 9 Semester hours |
| History of Christianity II | 3 Semester hours |
| Hermeneutics | 3 Semester hours |
| Masters Thesis or Study Syllabus | 6 Semester hours |
| Total Semester hours: | 90 Semester hours |
Master of Pastoral Theology
| Practical Theology | 9 Semester hours |
| Systematic Theology | 3 Semester hours |
| Christian Counseling | 6 Semester hours |
| Christian Education | 6 Semester hours |
| Homiletics | 3 Semester hours |
| Hermeneutics | 3 Semester hours |
| Masters Thesis or Study Syllabus | 6 Semester hours |
| Total Semester hours: | 36 Semester hours |
Master of Theological Studies
| Theological Studies | 12 Semester hours |
| Practical Theology | 9 Semester hours |
| Systematic Theology | 9 Semester hours |
| Masters Thesis or Study Syllabus | 6 Semester hours |
| Total Semester hours: | 36 Semester hours |
Master of Theology (New Testament Concentration)
| New Testament Studies | 18 Semester hours |
| Systematic Theology | 12 Semester hours |
| Theological Studies | 12 Semester hours |
| Practical Theology | 9 Semester hours |
| Hermeneutics | 3 Semester hours |
| Masters Thesis or Study Syllabus | 6 Semester hours |
| Total Semester hours: | 60 Semester hours |
Master of Theology (Old Testament Concentration)
| Old Testament Studies | 18 Semester hours |
| Systematic Theology | 12 Semester hours |
| Theological Studies | 12 Semester hours |
| Practical Theology | 9 Semester hours |
| Hermeneutics | 3 Semester hours |
| Masters Thesis or Study Syllabus | 6 Semester hours |
| Total Semester hours: | 60 Semester hours |
Master of Theology (Systematic Theology Concentration)
| Systematic Theology | 218 Semester hours |
| Old Testament Studies | 9 Semester hours |
| New Testament Studies | 9 Semester hours |
| Theological Studies | 6 Semester hours |
| Practical Theology | 6 Semester hours |
| Hermeneutics | 3 Semester hours |
| Masters Thesis or Study Syllabus | 6 Semester hours |
| Total Semester hours: | 60 Semester hours |
Doctorate Degree Programs - Course Requirements
Doctor of Biblical Studies
| New Testament Studies | 15 Semester hours |
| Old Testament Studies | 15 Semester hours |
| Practical Theology | 6 Semester hours |
| Systematic Theology | 9 Semester hours |
| Theological Studies | 6 Semester hours |
| Doctoral Dissertation | 9 Semester hours |
| Total Semester hours: | 60 Semester hours |
Doctor of Christian Counseling
| Christian Counseling | 12 Semester hours |
| Psychology | 6 Semester hours |
| Practical Theology | 9 Semester hours |
| Doctoral Dissertation | 6 Semester hours |
| Total Semester hours: | 36 Semester hours |
Doctor of Christian Education/Administration
| Christian Counseling | 12 Semester hours |
| Practical Theology | 9 Semester hours |
| Hermeneutics | 3 Semester hours |
| History of Christian Education | 3 Semester hours |
| Doctoral Dissertation | 9 Semester hours |
| Total Semester hours: | 36 Semester hours |
Doctor of Ministry - for Students WITH a M.Div.
| Practical Theology | 9 Semester hours |
| Systematic Theology | 6 Semester hours |
| Theological Studies | 9 Semester hours |
| Apologetics | 3 Semester hours |
| Doctoral Dissertation | 9 Semester hours |
| Total Semester hours: | 36 Semester hours |
Doctor of Ministry - for Students WITHOUT a M.Div.
| Practical Theology | 9 Semester hours |
| Systematic Theology | 9 Semester hours |
| Theological Studies | 9 Semester hours |
| Apologetics | 3 Semester hours |
| Hermeneutics | 3 Semester hours |
| Homiletics | 3 Semester hours |
| World Missions | 3 Semester hours |
| History of Christianity II | 3 Semester hours |
| History of Christian Education | 3 Semester hours |
| New Testament Studies | 3 Semester hours |
| Old Testament Studies | 3 Semester hours |
| Doctoral Dissertation | 9 Semester hours |
| Total Semester hours: | 60 Semester hours |
Doctor of Pastoral Theology
| Practical Theology | 6 Semester hours |
| Systematic Theology | 9 Semester hours |
| Theological Studies | 6 Semester hours |
| CED 601 Youth Ministry II | 3 Semester hours |
| PRE 601 Homiletics | 3 Semester hours |
| Doctoral Dissertation | 9 Semester hours |
| Total Semester hours: | 36 Semester hours |
Doctor of Theology
| Practical Theology | 6 Semester hours |
| Systematic Theology | 15 Semester hours |
| New Testament Studies | 9 Semester hours |
| Old Testament Studies | 9 Semester hours |
| Theological Studies | 12 Semester hours |
| Doctoral Dissertation | 9 Semester hours |
| Total Semester hours: | 36 Semester hours |