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Admissions Requirements

 

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► All applicants should hold a Bachelor of Arts degree or be receiving a B.A. soon. ►People who have equivalent degrees according to school bylaws.

 

Admissions Criteria

 

Department	Admission requirements				Total
	Audition	G.P.A.	Writing	Interview
Theology	-	50%	25%	25%	100%
Music	60%	30%	-	10%

 

*The admission criteria above may change according to the conditions of the school.

 

Academics

 

Theology Department

 

The highest goal of the Theology Department at Bethesda Christian University is to raise competent and devoted Christian leaders who combine spirituality, intellect and Christ-like character with balance in order to achieve God’s great vision in the 21^st century. The foundation of education is sound, balanced, and passionate Pentecostal spirituality. This department provides a firm foundation in biblical, historical, systematic and practical theology with other elective courses essential to communicating in modern society.

 

The practical interest of the Theology Department is to help students recognize international trends that undergo sudden shifts and face them positively, not simply by delivering information and knowledge but by creative communication, critical discussion, fellowship and training. Moreover, we seek to help students find and understand God’s unique vision for them and equip them to make it come true in their lives. We have five majors: Biblical Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Missiology (Intercultural Studies), Christian Education and Management.

 

·         Biblical Studies

The Word of God is alive and powerful.

This program provides theological views from the Old and New Testaments and includes the basic concepts of Biblical background, history, ethical issues, doctrine and adequate Bible interpretation to provide a foundation for practical application. Through this process, it helps the Word of God to be disseminated in this era.

 

Goals: After completing the program, students will be able to

1)     Discuss basic concepts about Biblical interpretation

2)     Personally apply biblical concepts in their ministry and lives as Christians

3)     Present confident biblical answers about heresy

4)     Share biblical Christianity with others

5)     Effectively make personal and public ethical decision

6)     Have a living knowledge of the Bible.

 

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·         Pastoral Ministry

Pastoring is the most glorious ministry.

The mission of this program is to provide students with academic, practical and professional training crucial in achieving God’s calling in the pastoral area. Moreover, the program equips students with knowledge of Biblical interpretation, Biblical education, preaching, principles of pastoring, and biblical values on the basis of a strong spiritual life in order for them to mature and develop exemplary character as pastors, and to do practical ministry in local churches.

 

Goals: As a result of the program, students will be able to

1)     Pioneer and develop an active and productive spiritual life

2)     Practice the ministry in local churches

3)     Prepare sermons on the foundation of Biblical teaching and take spiritual care of a congregation of Christians

4)     Understand complex principles related to pastoral ministry

5)     Be exemplary as pastors with outstanding Biblical values and character.

 

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·         Missiology

Evangelism (becoming a witness of Jesus Christ) is the most important mission of churches.

The mission of this program is to train students to have a passion for world missions, to learn about different cultures and to become effective witnesses in the world. Moreover, it equips students not only to adequately apply Biblical knowledge and effectively communicate skills according in various cultural contexts but also to have the practical ability to conduct missions by learning the healing ministry, discipleship training, and spiritual warfare.

 

Goals: After completing the program, students will

1)     Live as winners in the spiritual battle

2)     Practice effective communication skills that can be applied to various mission organizations and cultures

3)     Use practical knowledge that can apply to physical and spiritual healing

4)     Practice helping people convert to Christianity

5)     Apply Biblical knowledge appropriately in different cultures.

 

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·         Christian Education

Education is an essential part of church ministry.

The mission of this program is to teach and train people so that they can serve local churches and para-church organizations. The program trains students to do effective teaching ministry by utilizing sound educational philosophy, leadership skills, Christ-like character, professionalism and spiritual gifts related to educational ministry.

 

Goals: After completing this program, students will

1)     Be equipped with sound character, knowledge and skills to play the roles of  teacher and leader

2)     Establish an educational philosophy that provides the foundation of an educational ministry

3)     Increase interest in and participation with educational ministries in local churches

4)     Utilize spiritual gifts related to the educational ministry.

 

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Curriculum

Biblical Studies

Total units required to complete the program: 126

Pastoral Ministry