Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies

International Applicants:

• The applicant is eligible for admission to a major university in the country of his/her citizenship.
• The applicant has successfully completed an internationally examined curriculum such as the General Certificate of Education or International Baccalaureate.
• The applicant has successfully completed the formal graduation requirements of a high school in Canada or the U.S.A.
• The applicant has successfully completed a year of full-time studies at a university or college in Canada or the U.S.A.

English Language Requirements:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Minimum scores are as follows: 550 for the paper-based TOEFL, 213 for the computer-based TOEFL, and 80 for the Internet-based TOEFL.
• Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest): Minimum scores are 4.5 in reading and in listening, 4.0 in speaking and in writing.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Minimum score of 6.5 based on module A or B.

• Christian Foundations
• Introduction to Biblical Literature and Themes
• Introduction to Christianity
• Old Testament Book Study
• New Testament Book Study
• Reading Scripture—Exploring Method
• The Psalms
• Wisdom Literature
• The Synoptic Gospels
• Luke-Acts
• Biblical Perspectives on Peace and Justice
• Encounter and Transformation—Exploring Biblical Spiritualities
• Creation, Environment, and the Bible
• Discipleship in the New Testament
• Principles and Paradigms in Youth Ministry
• Issues in Youth Ministry
• Foundations of Children’s Ministry
• Marriage and Family in Christian Perspective
• Camping Ministry
• The Church in Urban Mission
• Studying and Teaching the Bible
• The Art of Worship
• Theology and Practice of Evangelism
• Perspectives on the World Christian Movement
• Principles of Christian Education
• Exploring Christian Spirituality
• Topics in Practical Theology
• Christianity to 1500
• Reformation and Modern Christianity since 1500
• Mennonite Experience in Global Context
• History of Christianity
• Anabaptist Beginnings
• Peace and War in Historical Context
• Topics in History of Christianity
• Third World Theology
• Feminist Theology
• Introduction to Christian Ethics
• Political Theology
• Theology of Peace and Justice
• Topics in Theology
• Women and Men
• Biblical and Theological Studies Tour
• Topics in Biblical and Theological Studies
• Prophets of Israel
• Beginnings—Genesis to Deuteronomy
• Jesus Through His Parables
• Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles
• Apocalypse—Then and Now
• Biblical Interpretation Across Cultures
• New Testament Economics
• The Problem of Evil in Biblical Perspective
• Plato’s Republic and Paul’s Romans in Dialogue
• The Bible and Ethics
• Jesus in John
• Topics in Biblical Studies
• Advanced Youth Ministry
• Nurturing Faith in Youth
• Ministry Seminar
• Pastoral Care and Counselling
• Practicing Theology
• Liturgical Arts in Worship
• Christian Spiritual Formation
• Theologies of Power
• Topics in Practical Theology
• Anabaptism, Pietism, and Evangelicalism
• Sixteenth-Century Reformations
• Christian Expansion in Global Context
• Christian Movements of Reform and Renewal
• Topics in History of Christianity
• Theology of Mission
• Social Issues in Christian Perspective
• Christianity and Contemporary Culture
• Anabaptist-Mennonite Theology
• Christian Theology in Ecumenical Perspective
• Topics in Theology
• Topics in Biblical and Theological Studies
• Honours Thesis: This course is restricted to students completing an honours program in BTS. Eligible students should request a document outlining the procedures and requirements for this project from the program advisor.
• Biblical Theology
• Independent Study in Bible
• Readings in Biblical Hebrew
• Readings in Biblical Greek
• Jesus—Historical and Theological Investigations
• Old Testament Topics
• New Testament Topics
• Jews and Christians in Greco-Roman Society
• Preaching
• Independent Study in Practical Theology
• Christian Worship
• Topics in Practical Theology
• Topics in Mennonite Studies
• Independent Study in the History of Christianity