Course Description
Certificate in Theological Overview (CTO) is a one-year part-time study program consisted of thirty times of weekly classroom meetings over the three terms of the academic year. The program is a survey of the various subjects of Christian systematic theology, wide in range, and basic and essential in depth, of a typical seminary theological education at the certificate level. It is suitable for those who prefer to study introductory theology in English.
Theological education is not only for knowledge and information, but also for life development of the students. In addition to the classroom hours, this program also has group activities as led by the instructors, so that students and teachers may build up relationships of spiritual growth.
Calendar for 2019 – 2020 Program:
Sunday afternoon 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
30 weekly two and a half hour classroom meetings and group activities
Fall Term:10 meetings, October 6 – December 8, 2019
Winter Term:10 meetings, January 5 – March 15, 2020 (No class: January 26)
Spring Term:10 meetings, April 5 – June 14, 2020 (no class: April 12)
Fall Term: Systematic Theology 1
Introduction of Theological Studies
Theology of the Bible
Theology of God
Winter Term: Systematic Theology 2
Christology
Pneumatology
Soteriology
Spring Term: Systematic Theology 3
Ecclesiology
Eschatology
Evangelical Theology and others
Admission Requirements
Graduation Requirements
(Graduation Ceremony will be held on July 12, 2020)
Fees
Application Procedure
(a).Application fee of MOP200 (non-refundable)
(b).Two photographs of the applicant (1½ inch size)
(c).One copy each of applicant’s identification card and education transcripts
(d).Essay – Applicant’s personal testimony of Christian conversion (500 words)
(e).Essay – Applicant’s reasons of application (500 words)
Note: Applicants who have taken MBI’s Certificate in Biblical Overview may not need to submit items (b), (c), and (d).
Instructor: Dr. Larry Ballew
Application Deadline: September 17, 2019