Bachelor of Arts (General) - Biblical and Theological Studies Major
(POST-CFOT DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM, CANADA AND BERMUDA TERRITORY)
Program Description
The Post-CFOT Bachelor of Arts program builds upon the learning and experience of Salvation Army Officers. The degree completion requirements develop the student’s knowledge of the Christian tradition through the study of the Bible and Christian Theology; the Christian Ministries curriculum provides opportunities for students to develop their ministry skills; and the Arts and Science requirements provide students with a deepened understanding of the contexts in which they minister. Students who complete this program will be better prepared To carry out their ministry. The program builds on the two years of study at the College for Officer Training. Students receive credit for one third of the degree program on the basis of studies completed at CFOT. The degree completion component of the program is delivered via Extended Learning courses combining distance/online education and face-to face intensives offered at various sites in Canada.
Program Objectives
On successful completion of this program, it is expected that students will:
• Have a sound knowledge of the Biblical and
• Theological basis for their Christian faith,
• including the Wesleyan Theological tradition
• Have a better understanding of the context in
• which they minister
• Have broadened and strengthened their ministry skills
• Have the skills necessary for ongoing study and
• research in order to continue to be informed
• Christian leaders in a changing world
• Be developing a Christian worldview which will
• enable them to live as Christian witnesses and
• to serve as Christian leaders in society.
Program Requirements
Booth College accepts up to 35 credit hours of transfer credit for the studies completed during the two year College for Officer Training program. Of the remaining 65 credit hours, a minimum of 12 credit hours must be completed on the Booth College campus in Winnipeg. In the Department of Christian Studies a minimum of 12 credit hours must be above the 200 level in Booth College course numbering and a minimum of 18 credit hours must be Booth College courses (i.e. not transfer credits or courses taken on a Letter of Permission).
Program Requirements
CFOT COMPONENT* 35 HOURS
DEPARTMENT OF CHRISTIAN STUDIES 12 HOURS
1.103 Introduction to the Bible (OT) ---------------------------------------------------- 3 hours
1.113 Introduction to the Bible (NT) ---------------------------------------------------- 3 hours
1.124 Introduction to Theology --------------------------------------------------------- 6 hours
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND SCIENCE 6 HOURS
Music ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 hours
Unassigned hours in Arts and Science --------------------------------------------------- 3 hours
DEPARTMENT OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 11 HOURS
3.101 Evangelism ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 hours
3.102 Christian Growth, Community and Mission --------------------------------------- 3 hours
Christian Service Practica 3.200, 3.201 ------------------------------------------------- 2 hours
Unassigned hours in Christian Ministries ------------------------------------------------- 3 hours
Unassigned hours in Christian Studies and Christian Ministries --------------------------- 6 hours
ELECTIVES FROM ANY DEPARTMENT 6 HOURS
*Courses equivalent to these Booth College courses; subject to transfer credit approval.
DEGREE COMPLETION COMPONENT 65 HOURS
DEPARTMENT OF CHRISTIAN STUDIES** 27 HOURS
1.320 Wesleyan Distinctives in Theology ---------------------------------------------- 3 hours
Old Testament Courses ---------------------------------------------------------------- 6 hours
New Testament Courses --------------------------------------------------------------- 6 hours
Theology Courses --------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 hours
Christian Studies electives ------------------------------------------------------------- 9 hours
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 21 HOURS
2.108 University Writing -------------------------------------------------------------- 3 hours
2.206 History of the Salvation Army -------------------------------------------------- 3 hours
2.280 Comparative Worldviews ------------------------------------------------------ 3 hours
2.281 Religious Ethics ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3 hours
Arts and Science electives ------------------------------------------------------------- 9 hours
DEPARTMENT OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 14 HOURS
3.300 and 3.301 Christian Service Practica -------------------------------------------- 2 hours
3.344 Professional Ethics for Ministry ------------------------------------------------- 3 hours
Christian Ministries electives (6 hrs above introductory level) --------------------------- 9 hours
ELECTIVES FORM ANY DEPARTMENT 3 HOURS
TOTAL 100 HOURS
**12 hours above the 200 level; 18 hours Booth College courses.