Eastern Theological Seminary – Catalog 2015-2018
EASTERN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
OFFERS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS OF STUDY
GENERAL EDUCATION STUDIES
General Education Studies provides a basic genre relative to life-long skills and personal development including the appropriate use of oral and written English, and overview of historical and current events, a basic knowledge of mathematical applications, and basic knowledge of computer usage, an appreciation for cultural values and diversity, and a comprehensive understanding of human development, social institutions and the impact of society,
Eastern Theological Seminary has developed a core of classes, seminars and internships that will provide its students with a holistic approach to knowledge which will give students academic, cultural and personal resources to enhance a more skillful and effective Christian ministry.
Objectives:
- To communicate effectively in speech and writing, demonstrating skills such as creative expression, exposition and argumentation.
- To think critically, logically and constructively as the student interprets and evaluates experiences, literature, language and ideas.
- To be able to utilize the computer to facilitate day-to-day operations, communications and expanded research.
- To cultivate knowledge of other cultures and an appreciation of diversity
- To be exposed to a variety of cultural experiences and sensitivities while enhancing creativity.
- To provide an understanding of other institutions, agencies and organizations as they impact society.
ELECTIVES FOR THE BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY DEGREE
Administrative Leadership
Subject | Class | Description | Academic Credits |
AL | 200 | Church Business Management I | 3 |
AL | 201 | Church Business management II | 3 |
AL | 350 | Systems Approach of Ministers | 3 |
Church History
Subject | Class | Description | Academic Credits |
CH | 301 | Church History I | 3 |
CH | 302 | Church History II | 3 |
CH | 310 | History of Christianity in the U.S. | 3 |
CH | 312 | African-American Religious Experience | 3 |
CH | 320 | History of Baptists | 3 |
CH | 321 | Baptist Doctrine, Polity, and Practice | 3 |
Church Education
Subject | Class | Description | Academic Credits |
RE | 304 | Church Music Seminary | 3 |
RE | 329 | Methods of Teaching in the Church | 3 |
RE | 330 | Teaching Children | 3 |
RE | 332 | Teaching Youth | 3 |
RE | 334 | Teaching Adolescents | 3 |
RE | 335 | Teaching Young Adults | 3 |
RE | 336 | Teaching Adults | 3 |
RE | 337 | Teaching of the Bible With Children | 3 |
RE | 338 | Teaching in the Sunday School | 3 |
RE | 339 | Ministry With Single Adults | 3 |
Ethics
Subject | Class | Description | Academic Credits |
ET | 312 | Christian Ethics | 3 |
ET | 315 | Biblical Ethics | 3 |