BA - Theological Studies
This program is currently only offered in Spanish.
The Bachelor of Arts program with a major in Theological Studies is 120 semester hours.
The curriculum will be completed in the order established by Indiana Wesleyan University. Indiana Wesleyan University reserves the right to modify the curriculum as necessary.
Students who graduate with this degree will demonstrate a basic knowledge of Theology, the Bible, principles of biblical interpretation, practical theology, and ministry. They will also be able to demonstrate application of the biblical truth in their lives and ministry. Students will develop a biblical, Christian worldview based upon a foundation of biblical and general studies, form a global vision of the mission of the church, and strengthen their commitment to take the Gospel to this needy world and contribute to the edification of believers in Jesus Christ.
Admission Requirements
- Proof of high school graduation, GED certification, or their international equivalent.
- Official transcripts from all previous college or university studies at regionally accredited colleges or universities or at an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education or their international equivalent.
- A letter of recommendation from the student’s pastor or a Christian leader who gives testimony to a solid commitment to Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior.
- A copy of official photo ID.
- A three-to-four page autobiography and statement of ministry purpose demonstrating written language proficiency appropriate to the program’s language.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with a baccalaureate degree from the College of Adult and Professional Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University, the following requirements must be met:
- Completion of 120 semester hours.
- Completion of the required core courses with a GPA of 2.25 or higher.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Completion of 30 hours of general education as specified (General Education Requirements).
- A minimum of 30 graded credits must be earned from Indiana Wesleyan University.
- Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.
Theological Studies (BA) - Program of Study
Core Courses
| BIL-109 | Introduction to the Bible | 3 |
| BIL-111 | Introduction to Old Testament | 3 |
| BIL-200 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
BIL-409
| The Four Gospels | 3 |
| THE-201 | Survey of Biblical Doctrine | 3 |
| THE-231 | Doctrine of Scripture and Doctrine of God | 3 |
| THE-235 | Doctrine of Humanity and Doctrine of Christ | 3 |
| THE-238 | Doctrine of Salvation: Soteriology | 3 |
| THE-313 | Pneumatology | 3 |
| THE-311 | Ecclesiology | 3 |
| MIN-111 | Principles of Teaching the Bible | 3 |
| MIN-268 | Introduction to Church Leadership and Administration | 3 |
| MIN-270 | Evangelism and Discipleship | 3 |
| MIN-378 | Missions | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 42 |
Biblical Studies Specialization
Choose 15 hours from the following:
Pastoral Ministry Specialization
Choose 15 hours from the following:
| BIL-415 | Pastoral Epistles | 3 |
| MIN-215 | Principles of Biblical Exposition | 3 |
| MIN-310 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| MIN-460 | Church Growth | 3 |
| MIN-464 | Expository Preaching and Advanced Homiletics | 3 |
| MIN-468 | Leadership and Management in the Local Church | 3 |
| MIN-480 | Church Planting | 3 |
| REL-224 | Spiritual Formation in Christ | 3 |
| THE-311 | Ecclesiology | 3 |
| THE-328 | Christian Worldview | 3 |
| THE-338 | Apologetics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Pastoral Counseling Specialization
Choose 15 hours from the following:
| MIN-310 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| MIN-365 | Intimacy and Sexuality in Marriage | 3 |
| MIN-410 | Pastoral Care and Inner Healing | 3 |
| MIN-458 | Crisis Counseling | 3 |
| MIN-470 | Pastoral Counseling of Sexual Addiction | 3 |
PHL-286
| Ethics and Morality | 3 |
| REL-224 | Spiritual Formation in Christ | 3 |
| SOC-155 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-200 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
