Courses
The Bible is our main textbook (see 2 Timothy 3:15-17), along with 10 essential courses, which also becomes a resource library for the Pastor/ Leader ministryBTCL’S 10 SEQUENTIAL COURSES
Bible Study Methods and Rules of Interpretation
40 Classroom Hours
This is a foundational, practical, skill-based class that instructs students how to observe, interpret and apply the Word of God. In this class there is a focus on personal application of the Word of Truth.
Old Testament Survey
60 Classroom Hours
This course provides a broad overview in which students read every word of the Old Testament discovering the structure, theme and message of each book. This course provides a clear understanding of the relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Bible Doctrine Survey
60 Classroom hours
This course takes students from Genesis to Revelation looking at God’s answer to 10 of life’s biggest questions. There is an emphasis on knowing God more fully, while practicing sound theology. Students are equipped to reject false doctrine by focusing on Scriptural truth. As we study it will be important to affirm that correct belief must be reflected in correct behavior.
New Testament Survey
60 classroom hours
Similar to Old Testament Survey, this course provides a broad overview in which students read every word of the New Testament discovering the structure, theme and message of each book. Through this study, we will see that Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament Law and is the long awaited Messiah of Israel.
This course has an emphasis on personal applicational message of each book and reinforces dependence on the Word of God as the fundamental ministry resource.
Personal and Corporate Spiritual Life
55 Classroom hours
This course provides an overview of Bible-guided personal growth to maturity. Through the study of 37 topics, an individual disciple will learn what the Bible says about our everyday life and how we can wisely respond to that truth.
We then complete the training program with an overview of principles related to the nature, structure and function of the church, helping us understand the disciple’s role as a member of the Body of Christ.
BTCL’S 10 SEQUENTIAL COURSES
Bible Study Methods & Rules of Interpretation
40 Classroom Hours
This is a foundational, practical, skill-based class that instructs students how to observe, interpret and apply the Word of God. In this class there is a focus on personal application of the Word of Truth.
Old Testament Survey
60 Classroom Hours
This course provides a broad overview in which students read every word of the Old Testament discovering the structure, theme, and message of each book. This course provides a clear understanding of the relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament.
New Testament Survey
60 Classroom Hours
Similar to the Old Testament Survey, this course provides a broad overview in which students read every word of the New Testament discovering the structure, theme, and message of each book. Through this study, we will see that Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament Law and is the long-awaited Messiah of Israel.
This course has an emphasis on the personal applicational message of each book and reinforces dependence on the Word of God as the fundamental ministry resource.
Bible Doctrine Survey
60 Classroom Hours
This course takes students from Genesis to Revelation looking at God’s answer to 10 of life’s biggest questions. There is an emphasis on knowing God more fully, while practicing sound theology. Students are equipped to reject false doctrine by focusing on Scriptural truth. As we study it will be important to affirm that correct belief must be reflected in correct behavior.
Personal and Corporate Spiritual Life
55 Classroom Hours
This course provides an overview of Bible-guided personal growth to maturity. Through the study of 37 topics, an individual disciple will learn what the Bible says about our everyday life and how we can wisely respond to that truth.
We then complete the training program with an overview of principles related to the nature, structure, and function of the church, helping us understand the disciple’s role as a member of the Body of Christ.
Additional Courses
Personal Spiritual Life
Church Ministry/Administration/Education
Teaching Principles and Methods
Church History Survey
Missions/Evangelism/Discipleship
Triune God
ACCEPTED FOR ADVANCED STANDING AT DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Completion of the BTCL program qualifies graduates to apply for advanced standing at Dallas Theological Seminary, potentially saving time and money toward a Master’s Degree.
Students will also complete the Evangelical Teaching Association certification following the progression of classes in the program. There are four levels of achievement, each building upon the other: