BT.2 BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS - Credit Units = 3
The student will study methods and sources helpful in knowing the structure of the Scripture, and in making a correct interpretation of the Scripture. Stress is placed on the importance of such work in reaching reinforcement that is integral to understanding Scripture. In relying on the Holy Spirit to quicken human understanding, students are taught that He will not do the study work for them.

BT.3 SKILLS IN BIBLICAL LANGUAGE - Credit Units = 5
This study teaches the student that every interpreter of the sacred Scripture should have a working knowledge of the original languages of the Bible. The purpose of this subject is to acquaint the student with a knowledge of sources and materials now available to assist in practical use of New Testament Greek and, to some extent, Hebrew. Sequential use of the various sources is important in learning to skillfully open the ancient languages to the minister and his/her pulpit.

BT.4 DOCTRINE - Credit Units = 7
This study teaches that doctrine is synonymous with `teachings.' In scriptural usage doctrine equals the `teachings.' The word is used in the New Testament approximately fifty times and identifies those themes of the Scripture that form the foundations of the Christian faith. Doctrinal themes are made up synthetically, representing the combined contributions from the whole Bible upon the particular subject.

BT.5 HOMILETICS - Credit Units = 3
This study deals with pulpit skills; the preparation and delivery of sermons. The themes are concerned with those Christian dynamics most demanding and useful to the preacher/teacher of the Gospel. Homiletics as a dynamic is to the preacher what ring science is to the boxer. The student learns that he can preach without this type of study, but will be greatly disadvantaged, comparatively.

BT.6 BIBLICAL PREACHING - Credit Units = 4
This study teaches the student to effectively communicate the Gospel to the people in the pews, to learn to interpret the truth and story of Scripture in a meaningful way, and to capture the ideal as demonstrated by the preachers of that primitive, apostolic, `Book of Acts' Age.

BT.7 PULPIT PLANNING - Credit Units = 3
Because of tradition, as well as spontaneity in Pentecostal preaching, many preachers do little advance planning of their pulpit work. With the understanding that many students come from such a background, and that some will encounter such `methodology' in their ministerial experience, this course teaches the scriptural methods of planning and designing pulpit work. This in no way implies the sacrificing of anointing and/or inspiration.

BT.8 BIBLICAL MORAL ETHICS - Credit Units = 3
This study teaches the student to speak from the Bible on moral issues presented in our modern world, some of which have presented moral dilemmas for centuries. Because of the influence of secular humanism in our government, courts and public education system, and its teaching of no absolutes, there is little but (so-called) broad-minded conjecture on which to found moral guidelines. Bible precept and principle combine to give guidance to the moral issues of today, in a marketplace that offers little, or no, coverage of these subjects.

BT.9 PASTORAL COUNSELING - Credit Units = 4
In this course the student will gain an insight into the rich theological framework that supports and directs a biblical approach to counseling; connecting biblical doctrine with practical living.

BT.l0 CHURCH HISTORY - Credit Units = 5
This study furnishes valuable insights (pro and con) into certain actions and attitudes, practice and beliefs of the Church of the past, and the significance of these things to the Church of today. The student will examine these lessons from history, and consider the use of this information as a guide for the future, with the understanding that our actions today, will be our history tomorrow.

BT.l1 CHURCH ADMINISTRATION AND PASTORAL THEOLOGY
Credit Units = 5
This study presents the two subjects jointly, as they are interdependent. Success in church administration will depend largely on expertise and understanding in pastoral theology. The student will learn that overseeing the operations and business of the Church involve the pastor as ex-officio, and that maintaining good relations with department leaders, associate ministries evangelists and thecommunity are primarily the pastor's responsibility.

BT.l2 CIIRISTIAN EDUCATION - Credit Units = 3
This study teaches the ever-increasing need for Christian Education programs in the Church, and how to choose the best programs to meet the specific needs of a particular church. Sunday school is basic to the fostering of greater educational programs in the local church, if properly organized and administered, so much emphasis of this study is placed there (K-12 schools and Christian colleges are included). Students are taught the importance of these programs in holding a standard against the Christless teachings of Humanism supported by the government and secular educational systems. Both Humanism and Communism are designed to destroy the Christian faith and the Bible.

BT.l3 THE MINISTER: ETHICS AND FORMALITIES
Credit Units = 3
In this study the things that affect the minister personally, privately and publicly will be considered. These are things other than his/her preaching, pastoral and/or administrative duties that must be essentially observed. The student will consider many facets of personal life in the ministry; situations in which a minister's actions may be perfectly acceptable as a private individual, though not acceptable to the public due to the office he/she holds. Excellent practicum.

BT.l4 CHRISTIAN DEVOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Credit Units = 3
This study teaches the believer the importance of, and the value in, maintaining regular and scriptural devotional habits.

BT.l5 THESIS OR DISSERTATION - Credit Units = 5
The Thesis, or Dissertation, is the most important assignment of this course. It must contain six thousand words, or more, with subject selected by SBTS on request, or by the student, on approval by SBTS, and must be relative to the general Bachelor of Theology course of study. Stringent grading standards are applied to content, form, clarity, thoroughness in communicating propositions, and in adhering to the SBTS Thesis Form for typing and layout. Thesis/Dissertation must be separately bound from the course notebook.