The Bachelor of Arts in Theology is a program providing students with vocational training for ministry on a college level. The program offers a solid grounding in Bible, doctrine, and the practices of ministry within a strong Evangelical Reform environment. With a broad educational component, the curriculum enables students to develop a biblical worldview for life. Theology degree program allows the student to focus upon an area of emphasis. The theology major with specialized emphases provides the student with the foundational training necessary for vocational ministry or for entrance into a professional graduate program.

Recommended Senior High School Strand

Students who want to pursue a degree in Theology are encouraged to take the Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) strand under the Academic track. The curriculum focuses on human behavior, literature, education, politics, liberal arts, and society. The HUMSS strand will cover relevant topics that may be further discussed in their college lectures.

Qualifications

• The student must be a high school graduate.

However, if they were not able to graduate high school, they may opt to take the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and pass the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) to qualify for college; the availability of courses for PEPT passers depend on the university.

• The students must complete the requirements given here.

• Graduates of AB in Theology are expected to able to:

  • Demonstrate mastery of the discipline
  • Facilitate learning using various teaching methodologies appropriate to learners and their environment
  • Develop innovative curriculum, instructional plans, teaching approaches, and resources for different types of learner

During the fourth year of the program, students are required to attend an On the Job Training (OJT) in educational institutions, churches, and religious organizations.

Students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in an actual work setting. Usually, universities require them to submit a written report on their tasks, learning experiences, and hours rendered. Their work performance will also be evaluated by their immediate managers and will be submitted to their respective OJT coordinator. The number of hours required may differ in each university.

• The students must complete the requirements given here.

Graduates of AB in Theology educational institutions, churches, and religious organizations. They may apply as a :

• Bible teacher
• Community pastor
• Theology instructor
• Academician
• Researcher.

• The students must complete the requirements given here.

• Professor