Theology
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he Division of Theology is committed to educating students who, in becoming people like Jesus, will do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly in a world being redeemed by God.
The Division of Theology focuses on the study of Scripture, theology, and servant leadership rooted in spiritual formation within the Pentecostal tradition. We prepare women and men to flourish in their callings and ministries through a relational journey with professors and fellow students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies programs across multiple learning modalities.
Bachelor of Arts in Theology: Pastoral Leadership Studies
The Pastoral Leadership Studies concentration focuses on courses such as Narrative and Expository Preaching, Management in Christian Organizations and Pastoral Care and Counseling.
Bachelor of Arts in Theology: Christian Formation and Discipleship Studies Concentration
In addition to the theology core requirements, this concentration includes courses such as Christian Formation of Children, An Introduction to Youth Ministry and Adult Formation and Discipleship.
Bachelor of Arts in Theology: Intercultural Studies Concentration
The Intercultural Studies concentration gives students a foundation in intercultural communication, integrative field studies and current issues in mission studies.
Bachelor of Arts in Theology: Biblical Studies Concentration
In addition to the theology core requirements, this concentration gives students a foundation in beginning Greek and Hebrew Studies.
Bachelor of Arts in Theology: Youth Leadership Studies
The Youth Leadership Studies concentration focuses on courses such as Introduction to Youth Ministry, Narrative and Expository Preaching, and Management in Christian Organizations.
Bachelor of Arts in Theology: General Christian Studies
This concentration consists of a mix of theology electives along with Old Testament and New Testament electives.
Ministerial Internship Program and Practicum
The Division of Theology is committed to provide field education experiences that integrate conceptual aspects of ministry with the practice of ministry in local churches, hospitals, mission opportunities, inner-city ministries and other parachurch organizations. Goals for field education include spiritual formation, mentoring relationships, theological reflection and specific training in ministry skills that provide the framework for such integration.
Ministerial Credentials
Assemblies of God Ministerial Credentials
Dr. Gary Tyra-Biblical Faithfulness
Faculty Publications
Meet Our Faculty
Tommy Casarez, Ph.D.
Division of Theology Associate Dean, Assistant Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology
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Doug Petersen, Ph.D.
Margaret S. Smith Professor of World Mission and Intercultural Studies, Director of Theology and Leadership Graduate Studies
