Theology
Academic Department

Department of Theology

Systematic Theology · Biblical Theology · Church History · Apologetics

The Department of Theology provides rigorous training in systematic theology, biblical theology, church history, and Christian apologetics. Students develop a coherent framework for understanding Christian doctrine and defending the faith with clarity and conviction.

4

Core Courses

0

Faculty

9

Credit Hours

12

Weeks

Online

Delivery

2026

Academic Year

Department Overview

The Department of Theology provides rigorous training in systematic theology, biblical theology, church history, and Christian apologetics. Students develop a coherent framework for understanding Christian doctrine and defending the faith with clarity and conviction. The curriculum is designed to provide both depth and breadth in theology, equipping students for faithful service in the church, academy, and world.

Degree Offered: Certificate in Christian Doctrine & Theology. This program is delivered fully online in a cohort-based format over 12 weeks, comprising 4 courses and 5 learning outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1

Articulate the core doctrines of systematic theology

2

Trace the development of Christian thought through church history

3

Defend the Christian faith using reasoned apologetic arguments

4

Integrate biblical theology with contemporary ministry practice

5

Evaluate theological positions in light of Scripture and tradition

Course Catalog

The following 4 courses comprise the core curriculum for the Certificate in Christian Doctrine & Theology.

CDT 1013 cr.·Weeks 1–3

Foundations of Systematic Theology

An introduction to the methodology and content of systematic theology, providing a framework for understanding Christian doctrine.

CDT 1022 cr.·Weeks 4–6

Biblical Theology

Explores the progressive revelation of God's redemptive plan throughout Scripture, tracing theological themes from Genesis to Revelation.

CDT 1032 cr.·Weeks 7–9

Church History Survey

A comprehensive overview of the Christian church's development from the apostolic age to the modern era.

CDT 1042 cr.·Weeks 10–12

Christian Apologetics

Equips students to defend the Christian faith with reasoned arguments, engaging with contemporary challenges to Christianity.

Meet the scholars who teach and mentor students in the Department of Theology.

Faculty assignments for the Department of Theology are being finalized for the 2026 academic year.

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