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                     BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ECCLESIASTICAL THEOLOGY

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                                      Advanced Theology

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📚 Overview

Systematic Theology addresses fundamental questions of the Christian faith, divided into doctrinal topics such as:

• Theology Proper – study of God (His attributes, Trinity, works).

• Christology – study of Jesus Christ (nature, incarnation, atoning work).

• Pneumatology – study of the Holy Spirit.

• Anthropology – study of the human being (creation, sin).

• Hamartiology – study of sin.

• Soteriology – study of salvation (grace, justification, regeneration).

• Ecclesiology – study of the Church (nature, ministries, sacraments).

• Eschatology – study of last things (Second Coming, final judgment, heaven and hell).

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📘 Theontological Theology
Focuses on questions such as:

• What is the being of God?

• How does God exist?

• What are God’s essential attributes?

• What is the relationship between God and being in general (ontology)?
  This area is more philosophical and metaphysical compared to systematic theology.

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📘 Christology
Examines biblical revelation about Jesus from Old Testament types and prophecies to New Testament texts and historic church definitions of faith in Christ.

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📘 Pneumatology
Investigates who the Holy Spirit is, whether He is divine Person or force, how He works in believers and the world, and His relationship to the Trinity.

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📘 Ecclesiology
Addresses fundamental questions: What is the Church? Who belongs to it? What is its purpose? How should it be organized and led?

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📘 Soteriology
Explores why humanity needs salvation, how God saves, Christ’s role, the relationship between grace, faith, and works, and the possibility of losing salvation.

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📘 Theology of Creation
Asks: Who created the universe and why? What is creation’s purpose? What place do humans have? How does creation reflect God’s character?

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📘 Theology of Revelation
Looks into how God reveals Himself, natural vs. special revelation, and the Bible’s role as divine revelation.

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📖 Hermeneutics
The science and art of interpreting texts, especially biblical. It provides principles to read Scripture correctly within historical, cultural, linguistic, and literary contexts.

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📘 Exegesis
From Greek “exēgēsis,” meaning explanation. It is the technical application of hermeneutical principles to a specific biblical text to discover its original meaning without imposing ideas.

📘 Church History
Covers:

• Early Church origins, Pentecost, missionary expansion, persecution.

• Medieval Church, monasticism, Crusades, East–West Schism.

• Protestant Reformation with Luther, Calvin, etc.

• Modern and contemporary eras: global missions, Pentecostalism, ecumenism, secularization.

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🧠 Objectives: Understand the Church’s adaptation, successes, errors, and lessons for today.

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📘 Psychology
Scientific study of cognitive processes, emotions, development, personality, mental health, and social interactions.

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📘 Anthropology
Studies human biology, cultures, customs, beliefs, social practices, human evolution, language, and group dynamics.

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📘 Philosophy
From Greek “philosophia” (love of wisdom): rationally questioning ideas, analyzing arguments, exploring existence, ethics, politics, science, art.

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🔍 Kingdom Theology

• The Kingdom as God’s sovereign rule.

• “Already/not yet” tension: inaugurated by Jesus, to be fully realized later.

• Jesus as King.

• Called to live Kingdom values and proclaim it.

• Eschatological hope in final consummation.

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📘 Kingdom of Heaven Theology

• Used mainly in Matthew: heavenly, spiritual, moral kingdom.

• Demands new life and ethics (Sermon on the Mount).

• Contains parables illustrating its nature and growth.

• Present now but future fulfillment.

🎯 Goal: Reveal the spiritual and ethical dimensions of the Kingdom and prepare believers for its hope.

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PASTORAL TRAINING PROGRAM

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🎯 Goal: Equip leaders and ministers with biblical knowledge, spiritual sensitivity, practical skills, and mission commitment.

📚 Structure:

• Duration: 6–12 months

• Modes: In‑person, online, or hybrid

• Load: 120–240 hours

📖 Modules:

1. Biblical & Theological Foundations

   • Intro to OT/NT

   • Biblical interpretation (hermeneutics)

   • Theological overview

   • Christ as the center of pastoral mission

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2. Pastoral Spirituality

   • Prayer life & intimacy with God

   • Spiritual direction

   • Spiritual disciplines

   • Ethics and Christian witness

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3. Christian Leadership & Church Management

   • Servant leadership

   • Community administration

   • Ministry teams

   • Conflict management and decision‑making

4. Counseling & Pastoral Care

   • Active listening & empathy

   • Individual and family counseling

   • Crisis, grief, addiction care

   • Abuse prevention and response

5. Mission, Evangelism & Discipleship

   • Mission foundations

   • Evangelism methods

   • Disciple‑making

   • Digital evangelism

6. Liturgy, Worship & Preaching

   • Worship elements

   • Homiletics and biblical preaching

   • Rites (baptism, communion, weddings)

   • Music and arts in worship

7. Social & Community Ministry

   • Christian social doctrine

   • Social action and transformation

   • Projects and community partnerships

   • Justice, peace, environmental care

8. Final Project: Supervised Pastoral Practice

   • Develop a pastoral action plan

   • Internship or supervised practicum

   • Presentation and self‑assessment

👥 Faculty: Theologians, pastors, educators, psychologists, and experienced ministry leaders.

📜 Certification: Certificate issued by [institution name] after ≥75 % attendance and passing coursework and project.

💬 Resources:
Digital/print materials, recorded/live classes, discussion forums, mentoring.

• The character and skills needed to lead with integrity and wisdom.

• Servant leadership: Christ’s example as a leadership model.

• Managing ministry teams and volunteers.

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