ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS, course structure and additional COURSE INFO
ADMISSION CRITERIA
To be admitted to the TCNS, the applicant:
- Must know the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal saviour.
- Be baptised by immersion (in keeping with the practice of independent Baptist churches).
- Exhibit a measure of spiritual maturity, having a manner of life consistent with a Godly Christian testimony.
- Will be a member of Milton Baptist Church or another church of like faith and practice.
- Hold a GCSE / O'Level certificate in English at grade C or higher ... OR ... if they do not hold a GCSE / O'Level certificate in English at grade C or higher, following personal interview, must be greater than 20 years of age and display literacy skills in keeping with higher level education.
- Must provide necessary references prior to admission.
- Be able to provide the necessary fees for the first term of study (£300 / term).
TYPICAL COURSE STRUCTURE / MODULES THROUGHOUT THE DEGREE COURSE
Below is the typical structure for the Bachelor of Theology degree. More detailed information about the particular areas covered in each module can be found from our prospectus.
Year 1
Term 1
- Research & Writing
- Introduction to the Bible
- Introduction to Missions
- Systematic Theology I
- Hermeneutics I
- Prayer & Bible Study Methods
- Practicum*
Term 2
- Dispensationalism
- Systematic Theology II
- Hermeneutics II
- Life of Christ
- Missiology
- Personal Evangelism
- Practicum*
Year 2
Term 1
- Systematic Theology III
- Homiletics I (Principles of Speech)
- Church History
- Romans
- Philosophy of Youth Ministry
- Practicum*
Term 2
- Pentateuch
- Systematic Theology IV
- Pauline Epistles I
- Homiletics II
- Historic Books of the Old Testament
- Practicum*
Year 3
Term 1
- Pauline Epistles II
- Systematic Theology V
- Church Ministries
- Church Education
- Pastoral Theology
- Poetic Books
- General Epistles
- Practicum*
Term 2
- Systematic Theology VI
- Prophetic Books
- Genesis I
- World Religions
- Introduction to Church Music
- Apologetics
Year 4
Term 1
- Genesis II
- Daniel
- Life of Paul
- Contemporary Theology
- Cults and Isms
- Church Administration
Term 2
- Hebrews
- Matthew
- Revelation
- Greek I
- Jewish Studies
- Christian Ethics
*Practicum - practicums are opportunities to practice many of the principles taught in class. These practicums are not a substitute for regular Christian service in the local church, but are an extra to it. The practicums shall be specifically designated by lecturers term by term.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS OF THE HOLY LAND
Graduates of TCNS will be offered the opportunity to join Milton Baptist Church and other affiliated churches on a week long tour of Israel, which will be heavily subsidised. The tour will enhance the graduate's understanding of the geography and history of the Holy Land, and will centre on the sites of Biblical interest surrounding Jerusalem and the Galilee region.