Program Purpose

The Bachelor of Christian Studies degree provides a foundational and practical theological training course for lay leaders, and to nourish their spiritual formation so that they are well-equipped to respond to their respective calling from God. The B.C.S. in Christian Education is designed for persons who are dedicated to educational ministries in different settings and who aspire to help others to lead a healthy and abundant life in Christ. After graduation, they can continue to pursue their studies at the master’s level.

Program Goals

The primary goals of this program are to nurture faithful servants and visionary leaders for the Kingdom of God. It tries to help students grow in spiritual depth and moral integrity; to give students comprehensive knowledge in biblical, theological studies, theories and praxis of Christian Education, so that they should be able to reflect upon their own faith and to foster the faith of others in a community; and to train students in developing the specific skills needed for educational ministries and public leadership.

Admission Requirements

• Six years of secondary school studies or equivalent; and
• Evidence of the commitment and qualities desired for educational leadership; and
• Proof of the academic ability to engage in theological study.

Further Study

If a B.C.S degree holder continues to study for the Master of Divinity at LTS, a maximum of 24 credits can be exempted.

(course credits in brackets)

i) Biblical Theology

Core Courses

　OT1000 Introduction to the Old Testament (3)

　NT1000 Introduction to the New Testament (3)

Guided Electives

　1 course on OT (3)

　1 course on NT (3)

Electives (3 courses) (9)

ii) Systematic Theology

Core Courses

　CH1003 Church History I (3)

　DM1000 Introduction to Christian Theology (3)

Guided Electives

　1 course on CH/HT (3)

　2 courses on DM/CT (6)

Electives (2 course) (6)

iii) Practical Theology

Core Courses

　CE1000 Introduction to Christian Education (3)

　SW1002 Spiritual Formation (3)

　WL1000 Introduction to Worship and Liturgy (3)

　MC1000 Introduction to Missiology (3)

　CP2001 Christian Counseling (3)

　CP2017/PT2052 Personal Growth (3)

　DK2000/OT2012/NT2011 Biblical Perspectives on Diakonia (3)

　PT3003 Church Administration and Christian Leadership (3)

iv) Area of Emphasis: Christian Education (CE)

Core Courses

　CE2000 Teaching Methodologies (3)

　CE2001 Understand the Learners (3)

　CE3001 Curriculum for Christian Education (3)

Guided Electives (5 courses) (15)

v) Integrated Studies

Core Courses

　IS1000 Workshop on Academic Writing (1)

vi) Practical Training

Core Courses

　CE3021 Christian Education Practicum (3)

　MU1000 Choir (2)

vii) Free Electives

8 course (24)