THEOLOGY PROGRAM

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Theology is the study of the one true God, the discipline that seeks from the Holy Scriptures knowledge of God’s being and all God’s works. Founded on biblical truth, theology brings into harmony with God’s word other disciplines like philosophy, history, and science. Its primary goal is the development and advancement of understanding through Biblically sound doctrine. Theology produces understanding and spiritual maturity, resulting in a strong foundation for all ministries.

Program Chair of Theology:
Rev. Richard Davis, M.A. Candidate
Email the Theology Department

Richard M. Davis has been an ordained minister with the United Pentecostal Church International for over 45 years. He has served as pastor, assistant pastor, evangelist, author, literature publisher, and Bible college and seminar instructor. He travels throughout North America in itinerant ministry in addition to serving at Texas Bible College as the Program Chair of Theology.

He received his Bachelor of Theology from Texas Bible College in 1976 when the college was located in Houston, and he also taught there for a few years in the early 1980s. He has served in multiple sectional, district, and national offices, most recently as the managing editor of Word Aflame Publications in St. Louis, where he served for over 30 years.

​He and his wife Sharon presently make their home in Diboll, Texas. They enjoy spending their spare time with their three adult daughters and ten grandchildren.

Departmental Objectives

 The objectives of a study in theology are to enable students to:
1.      Acquire thorough understanding of the major doctrinal and biblical themes of the apostolic faith.
2.     Gain insight into proper Christian apologetics.
3.     Practice the interpretation of life through biblical reflection.
4.     Discover the correlation of apostolic truth and life and the practice of ministerial leadership.
5.     Find guidance and motivation for pursuing spiritual growth by encountering the transforming power of divine truth.

Course List

FRESHMEN - YEAR 1
Systematic Theology I 
​Systematic Theology II
Creation Science 
Old Testament Survey 
Christian Ethics
Personal Evangelism 
Spiritual Disciplines 
Prophets
New Testament Survey 
English Composition 1 

5 courses/15 credit hours   Freshman Fall Semester
5 courses/15 credit hours    Freshman Spring Semester
10 courses/30 total credit hours

SOPHOMORE - YEAR 2
Systematic Theology III 
Life & Times Of Christ 
World Religions
Hermeneutics/Study Resources 
Acts 
Family Therapy I
Homiletics 
Interpersonal Communication 
Introduction to Applied Math 
English Composition II

5 courses/15 credit hours   Sophomore Fall Semester
5 courses/15 credit hours    Sophomore Spring Semester
10 courses/30 total credit hours

JUNIOR - YEAR 3
Leadership Development 
Paul’s Journey Epistles 
General Epistles 
Stewardship 
Corinthians 
The Story of Christianity 
Addictive Behavior & Treatment 
Romans
American Government 
Essentials of Congregational Worship

5 courses/15 credit hours   Junior Fall Semester
5 courses/15 credit hours    Junior Spring Semester
10 courses/30 total credit hours

SENIOR - YEAR 4
Pastoral Epistles 
Pastoral Theological Leadership
Church Planting  
Wisdom Literature  
Pastoral/Biblical Counseling
Capstone
Business Management 
Lectures on Literature 
Prophecy
Hebrews

5 courses/15 credit hours   Senior Fall Semester
5 courses/15 credit hours    Senior Spring Semester
10 courses/30 total credit hours

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Course Descriptions 
For a more thorough understanding of the type of classes you will take as a Theology major, you may find it helpful to read the
Course Descriptions for the Division of Theology.