Theology

Credential: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree

Credits: 120 total, with up to 90 transfer credits accepted

School: School of Divinity

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Theology at Abide University is a first full degree in the Christian faith: what the church believes, why it believes it, and how that belief shapes a life. Students read Scripture from Genesis to Revelation, trace the doctrines confessed by Christians across twenty centuries, and learn to speak about God with both accuracy and reverence. The program assumes no prior academic training in theology, only a willingness to study carefully and to be formed by what is studied. Coursework moves in a deliberate order. Students first learn to read the Bible responsibly, then follow the development of Christian doctrine through the creeds, the Reformation, and the modern church, then turn to the questions congregations actually ask about God, Christ, salvation, suffering, and hope. Alongside the academic work, students serve in a local congregation, because theology learned apart from the people of God easily becomes an argument rather than a confession. Graduates leave able to teach a class, lead a small group, write with clarity about Christian belief, and continue into graduate study with a secure foundation.

Core Courses

  • THE 201 — Introduction to Christian Theology (3 credits)
  • THE 210 — Old Testament Foundations (4 credits)
  • THE 220 — New Testament Foundations (4 credits)
  • THE 301 — The Doctrine of God and Christ (4 credits)
  • THE 310 — Salvation, Church, and Christian Hope (4 credits)
  • THE 320 — History of the Christian Church (4 credits)
  • THE 330 — Christian Ethics and the Moral Life (3 credits)
  • THE 401 — Senior Seminar and Church Service Project (4 credits)

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preparation
  • Personal testimony of Christian faith
  • Statement of purpose describing your interest in theological study
  • Involvement in a local church or Christian ministry community
  • Official transcripts from prior schools when available

Degree Levels in Theology