Online Bachelor Of Theology
Our online Bachelor of Theology degree program is designed to help you fulfill God’s call on your life – wherever that might be.
Online Bachelor of Theology Degree Benefits
- Gain in-depth, specialized ministry knowledge.
- Learn practical ministry applications to use wherever the Lord has positioned you to build His Kingdom.
- Earn your degree while balancing work and family commitments.
- Choose from a variety of programs and select the courses that interest you most.
Study Theology With Flexibility
Whether you feel called to pastoral ministry, teaching, counseling, missions, or simply desire to grow in your understanding of Scripture, this program is designed with you in mind. With fully online access, open-book exams, and flexible study options, you’ll receive world-class biblical training right where you are—without compromising your current responsibilities.
Choose Your Concentration
Personalize your theological training by selecting one of the following specialized concentrations:
Apologetics
This program explores the evidences for the Christian faith and equips students to communicate Gospel truth effectively in a post-Christian culture. Special emphasis is placed on doctrinal clarity and a bold Christian witness.
Concentration Courses
BT108 – Theology: The Nature, Essence and Attributes of God
BT502 – Systematic Theology I
BT650 – Contemporary Theology I
BT305 – Creation: Our Foundation I
BT425 – Apologetics
BT800 – Engaging the Culture with a Biblical Worldview
BT850 – Questions of Faith I: Fact and Faith
BT855 – Questions of Faith II: Reason and Religion
BT901 – Introduction to Christian Evidence
BT926 – Philosophy III
Balancing Requirement
CC – Christian Counseling (Course of Choice)
HT – Historical Theology (Course of Choice)
NT – New Testament (Course of Choice)
OT – Old Testament (Course of Choice)
PT – Practical Theology (Course of Choice)
Custom Degree Plan
Electives – 27 courses of your choice
Theology
The following course schedule outlines the prescribed degree program for a concentration in Biblical Theology.
Concentration Courses
BT105 – Back to Basics
BT510 – Laying the Foundation
BT108 – Theology: The Nature, Essence, & Attributes of God
BT451 – Developing Sound Hermeneutics
BT502 – Systematic Theology
BT505 – Introduction to Biblical Studies
BT547 – Applied Hermeneutics: The Ministry of the Word
BT580 – The Trinity
BT945 – Ecclesiology II
BT901 – Introduction to Christian Evidences
Balancing Requirement
CC – Christian Counseling (Course of Choice)
HT – Historical Theology (Course of Choice)
NT – New Testament (Course of Choice)
OT – Old Testament (Course of Choice)
PT – Practical Theology (Course of Choice)
Custom Degree Plan
27 Elective courses of Your Choice
Chaplaincy
This program equips you to serve effectively as a chaplain in a variety of settings. With a strong foundation in ethics, leadership, counseling, and communication, you will be prepared to minister to people in some of life’s most critical moments.
Concentration Courses
PT402 – Introduction to Chaplain Ministry
BT355 – Christian Ethics
BT800 – Engaging the Culture with a Biblical Worldview
CC150 – Introduction to Biblical Counseling
CC511 – Interpersonal Relationships and Personality Patterns
CC560 – Godly Communication in Everyday Life
PT255 – Leadership Principles I
PT340 – Dynamics of Effective Communication
PT507 – Seven Basic Biblical Principles for Success in the Marketplace
PT643 – Reaching a Post-Modern World
Balancing Requirement
HT – Historical Theology (Course of Choice)
NT – New Testament (Course of Choice)
OT – Old Testament (Course of Choice)
Custom Degree Plan
Electives – 29 courses of your choice
Christian Business Leadership
This program is designed to develop principled, Kingdom-minded leaders who bring biblical values into the marketplace. It equips students with the spiritual insight, leadership principles, and practical tools needed to lead with excellence and purpose.
Concentration Courses
PT507 – Seven Basic Biblical Principles for Success in the Marketplace
PT597 – Financial Wisdom to Create True Wealth
PT633 – God’s Systems on Success
PT667 – Kingdom Business Leadership I
PT687 – Kingdom Business Leadership II
PT522 – Beyond Great: An Introduction
PT675 – Cultivating Kingdom Champions
PT235 – A Biblical Understanding of Leadership
PT255 – Leadership Principles I
PT511 – The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
Balancing Requirement
BT – Biblical Theology (Course of Choice)
CC – Christian Counseling (Course of Choice)
HT – Historical Theology (Course of Choice)
NT – New Testament (Course of Choice)
OT – Old Testament (Course of Choice)
Custom Degree Plan
Electives – 27 courses of your choice
Christian Counseling
This program equips students to provide biblically grounded counsel for individuals, couples, and families. With a focus on emotional and spiritual wholeness, students will gain practical tools for conflict resolution, communication, marriage, and family restoration.
Concentration Courses
CC150 – Introduction to Biblical Counseling
CC176 – Foundations of Christian Counseling
CC511 – Interpersonal Relationships & Personality Patterns
CC520 – Resolving Conflict and Anger God’s Way
CC560 – Godly Communication in Everyday Life
CC960 – Journey Toward Wholeness
CC310 – A Study of Christian Marriage and Child-Training
CC525 – Biblical Building Blocks for Marriage and Family
CC660 – You Can Have a Happy Family
CC530 – Stress Management
Balancing Requirement
BT – Biblical Theology (Course of Choice)
HT – Historical Theology (Course of Choice)
NT – New Testament (Course of Choice)
OT – Old Testament (Course of Choice)
PT – Practical Theology (Course of Choice)
Custom Degree Plan
Electives – 27 courses of your choice
Christian Life Coaching
This program is designed to prepare biblically grounded coaches to guide individuals in their personal, spiritual, and professional growth. With a strong foundation in communication, relationships, leadership, and biblical principles, students are equipped to coach others with wisdom and clarity.
Concentration Courses
PT730 – Introduction to Coaching
CC560 – Godly Communication in Everyday Life
PT403 – The Theology of Relationships
CC511 – Interpersonal Relationships & Personality Patterns
PT590 – Teaching: A Biblical Perspective
PT340 – Dynamics of Effective Communication
CC520 – Resolving Conflict and Anger God’s Way
PT507 – Seven Basic Biblical Principles for Success in the Marketplace
PT555 – Leadership Principles II
PT522 – Beyond Great: An Introduction
Balancing Requirement
BT – Biblical Theology (Course of Choice)
CC – Christian Counseling (Course of Choice)
HT – Historical Theology (Course of Choice)
NT – New Testament (Course of Choice)
OT – Old Testament (Course of Choice)
Custom Degree Plan
Electives – 27 courses of your choice
Christian Worldview
This program helps students develop a biblically grounded perspective of the world by exploring theology, philosophy, ethics, apologetics, and comparative religions. It equips believers to understand and respond to competing worldviews with clarity and conviction.
Concentration Courses
BT305 – Creation: Our Foundation I
BT355 – Christian Ethics
BT425 – Apologetics
BT602 – Historical Christian and Other Worldviews
BT603 – World Religions in Christian Perspective
BT725 – Philosophy I
BT850 – Questions of Faith I: Fact and Faith
BT901 – Introduction to Christian Evidences
BT925 – Philosophy II
HT730 – Great Christian Writers of the 20th Century
Balancing Requirement
CC – Christian Counseling (Course of Choice)
HT – Historical Theology (Course of Choice)
NT – New Testament (Course of Choice)
OT – Old Testament (Course of Choice)
PT – Practical Theology (Course of Choice)
Custom Degree Plan
Electives – 27 courses of your choice
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation
This program is designed to help students grow in spiritual maturity and intimacy with God. It focuses on personal transformation, developing Christlike character, and training others in the path of discipleship and spiritual growth.
Concentration Courses
PT335 – Experiencing and Encountering the Holy Spirit
PT341 – Crucified Life
PT446 – God Hedge: Fruit of the Spirit
PT510 – First Corinthians 13: The Love Chapter
PT517 – Character Determines Destiny
PT545 – Biblical Discipleship
PT580 – The Theology of Spiritual Development
PT600 – Receiving Divine Revelation
PT816 – How to Hear the Voice of God
PT912 – The Forgiving Church
Balancing Requirement
BT – Biblical Theology (Course of Choice)
CC – Christian Counseling (Course of Choice)
HT – Historical Theology (Course of Choice)
NT – New Testament (Course of Choice)
OT – Old Testament (Course of Choice)
Custom Degree Plan
Electives – 27 courses of your choice
Evangelism & Missions
This program is designed to train and equip students for effective evangelism and cross-cultural missions. With a strong biblical foundation, it focuses on personal witness, church growth, and strategic outreach in both local and global contexts.
Concentration Courses
PT301 – Equipping for Evangelism
PT403 – The Theology of Relationships
PT415 – New Strategies for Evangelism
PT502 – Theology of Missions
PT610 – A Study of Church Growth
PT615 – Dynamics of Church Growth
PT625 – Success with People
PT643 – Reaching a Postmodern World
PT116 – Christian Life and Witness I
NT530 – Transformers
Balancing Requirement
BT – Biblical Theology (Course of Choice)
CC – Christian Counseling (Course of Choice)
HT – Historical Theology (Course of Choice)
NT – New Testament (Course of Choice)
OT – Old Testament (Course of Choice)
Custom Degree Plan
Electives – 27 courses of your choice
Healing Ministry
This program prepares students to minister healing and restoration through biblical principles. It focuses on emotional healing, deliverance, and spiritual restoration for individuals and communities.
Concentration Courses
PT251 – You Can Be Emotionally Healed
PT551 – Divine Health and Healing Principles
PT661 – No Longer a Victim
PT663 – Healing the Wounded Heart
PT668 – Restoring the Foundations I
PT669 – Restoring the Foundations II
PT678 – Healing and Restoring the Heart
CC303 – The Road to Restoration
PT521 – Advanced Deliverance I
PT721 – Advanced Deliverance II
Balancing Requirement
BT – Biblical Theology (Course of Choice)
CC – Christian Counseling (Course of Choice)
HT – Historical Theology (Course of Choice)
NT – New Testament (Course of Choice)
OT – Old Testament (Course of Choice)
Custom Degree Plan
Electives – 27 courses of your choice
Leadership
This program develops Christ-centered leaders equipped with biblical ethics and practical leadership skills to serve effectively in the church, marketplace, and community.
Concentration Courses
PT136 – Leaders Under Construction
PT221 – Mystique of Human Leadership
PT235 – A Biblical Understanding of Leadership
PT255 – Leadership Principles I
PT322 – Successful Leadership
PT350 – Courage to Lead
PT511 – The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
BT355 – Christian Ethics
PT675 – Cultivating Kingdom Champions
PT705 – Leadership Principles V
Balancing Requirement
BT – Biblical Theology (Course of Choice)
CC – Christian Counseling (Course of Choice)
HT – Historical Theology (Course of Choice)
NT – New Testament (Course of Choice)
OT – Old Testament (Course of Choice)
Custom Degree Plan
Electives – 27 courses of your choice
Marriage & Family Counseling
This program prepares students to counsel couples and families biblically, focusing on building healthy relationships, resolving conflict, and nurturing godly parenting principles.
Concentration Courses
CC310 – Marriage & Family Counseling
CC451 – A Portrait of Christian Marriage & Family
CC511 – Interpersonal Relationships & Personality Patterns
CC520 – Resolving Conflict and Anger God’s Way
CC525 – Biblical Building Blocks for Marriage & Family
CC526 – Raising a Righteous Generation
CC540 – Parenting is for Everyone
CC555 – Godly Foundations for Parenting
CC560 – Godly Communication in Everyday Life
CC660 – You Can Have a Happy Family
Balancing Requirement
BT – Biblical Theology (Course of Choice)
HT – Historical Theology (Course of Choice)
NT – New Testament (Course of Choice)
OT – Old Testament (Course of Choice)
PT – Practical Theology (Course of Choice)
Custom Degree Plan
Electives – 27 courses of your choice
New Testament
This program offers a comprehensive study of the New Testament, exploring its theology, historical context, and application for the Church today. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the life of Christ, the early Church, and apostolic teachings.
Concentration Courses
NT115 – Survey of the New Testament I
NT120 – Survey of the New Testament II
NT511 – New Testament Theology
NT531 – The Synoptic Gospels I
NT532 – The Synoptic Gospels II
NT555 – The Book of Acts: The Spirit & the Mission of the Church
NT211 – Romans I
NT422 – Romans II
NT225 – The Book of Hebrews
NT525 – The Letters of John
Balancing Requirement
BT – Biblical Theology (Course of Choice)
CC – Christian Counseling (Course of Choice)
HT – Historical Theology (Course of Choice)
OT – Old Testament (Course of Choice)
PT – Practical Theology (Course of Choice)
Custom Degree Plan
Electives – 27 courses of your choice
Old Testament
This program provides a rich exploration of the Old Testament, focusing on its theology, major themes, and key books. Students will gain insight into God's covenantal dealings with Israel, the wisdom literature, and prophetic writings, laying a strong foundation for biblical understanding and teaching.
Concentration Courses
OT115 – Survey of the Old Testament I
OT120 – Survey of the Old Testament II
OT525 – Old Testament Theology
OT670 – The Pentateuch: Part I
OT250 – The Pentateuch: Part II
NT555 – Training for Reigning I
OT450 – Training for Reigning II
OT414 – The Book of Nehemiah
OT542 – The Book of Proverbs
OT610 – The Book of Daniel
Balancing Requirement
BT – Biblical Theology
CC – Christian Counseling
HT – Historical Theology
NT – New Testament
PT – Practical Theology
Custom Degree Plan
Electives – 27 courses of your choice
Practical Theology
This program focuses on applying biblical truth to real-life ministry and leadership. Students will develop skills in evangelism, communication, discipleship, worship, and servant leadership to make a meaningful impact in the Church and the world.
Concentration Courses
PT116 – Christian Life and Witness I
PT512 – Preparing for Revival
PT545 – Biblical Discipleship
PT535 – Practical Ministry Principles
PT589 – The Theology of Serving
PT340 – The Dynamics of Effective Communication
PT605 – The Philosophy of Worship
PT301 – Equipping for Evangelism
PT322 – Successful Leadership
PT587 – Contemporary Christian Issues
Balancing Requirement
BT – Biblical Theology
CC – Christian Counseling
HT – Historical Theology
NT – New Testament
OT – Old Testament
Custom Degree Plan
Electives – 27 courses of your choice
Bachelor of Theology Requirements
Advance Your Calling with a Theology Degree. Each Bachelor of Theology degree program requires 126 credit hours, and your field of study can be customized to meet your unique educational and spiritual needs.
Ready to get started? Apply now and begin your courses right away with our convenient open-enrollment system. There are no ``semester`` or ``session`` start dates to wait for!