In this short video, Dr. Johnathan Pritchett, Trinity’s Vice President of Academic Affairs, explains what students can expect from programs in Biblical and Theological Studies at Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary.

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Video Transcript

Greetings. I’m Dr. Jonathan Pritchett, vice president of academic affairs at Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary. Today I’d like to share with you a little bit about our School of Biblical and Theological Studies.

In current evangelical scholarship there’s a rift that has been growing between biblical studies and theology, but we believe that that is arbitrary and unnecessary. Our systematic theology here at Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary is to be thoroughly exegetical, and we believe that our biblical studies should be informed by sound doctrine. Trinity is rooted in evangelical, orthodox, conservative scholarship, and so we want to be informed by the best of that tradition.

In our biblical studies, we place an emphasis on the original languages, we place an emphasis on the socio-cultural background and the historical background of these ancient texts that we call Scripture. So we emphasize these things in a number of ways.

Many of our Biblical Studies classes are geared towards helping you be more informed about the original context in the original spirit inspired authors and the original audience. This helps us make applications that are appropriate for today. So our biblical Studies department is both scholastic and practical.

Our systematic theology, like our biblical studies, is also geared towards being practical. We believe that doctrine sets the stage for the dramatic actors of the church to go fully informed with sound truth. We believe that scripture has propositional statements that tell us about the nature of reality, and systematic theology categorizes those for us so that we have a robust understanding of what the nature of reality is like, what the nature of the biblical teachings really are, and because we are a non-denominational school, we are informed by the best scholarship from a wider perspective of evangelical scholarship. We don’t try to force different views onto people, but rather we believe that iron sharpens iron, and when you can learn from the best of a wide variety of perspectives it not only solidifies your own beliefs, but it helps you fully understand where other people are coming from.

Trinity is also unique when it comes to studying the biblical languages. We believe that it is important for those students in both biblical studies programs and theology programs to understand the original languages and to retain that knowledge long after they’ve left seminary. Too often many seminary graduates have an alarming number of evangelical scholars have largely forgotten a lot of what they learned about the original languages.

At Trinity we have a “go at your own pace” model for studying Greek and Hebrew. This is important because people learn different languages at different speeds; some people can grasp them faster others not. So what we do is we allow a self-paced study of the individual languages in the courses to get your credits during the duration of your entire degree program. So you can go at your own pace, and we believe that this helps you retain that knowledge long after you’ve left seminary. So that is one of the unique features about studying biblical languages with Trinity. It’s not Greek 1 this semester you have 16 weeks to cram it, Greek 2 the next semester you have 16 weeks cram it, but rather you can get all of your Greek and Hebrew credits at your own pace, and we believe again that this will help you keep this knowledge with you over the long term of your entire ministry, not just to pass these and remember tidbits 10 to 15 years from now.

All of our classes here at Trinity are geared towards helping you be a more effective minister. Students in Trinity’s degree programs occupy a wide variety of positions within the church, whether it’s local church pastors, whether it’s itinerant evangelists or those with speaking ministries or teaching ministries. So first and foremost we want our degree programs to aid them to better fulfill their calling in ministry.

But also we believe in a high standard of academic scholarship, so our degree programs are also geared towards Christian academia. It’s not an either/or but it’s a both/and here at Trinity.

So I invite you today to come, fulfill your calling by signing up for a degree program in our School of Biblical and Theological Studies.

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Trinity Bible College and Theological Seminary offers a great doctorate of ministry program in Christian Counseling through our School of Christ-Centered Counseling. This program – focused on counseling through a Christian worldview – offers the degree earner the opportunity to provide excellent Christian care to others. Pastors, professional church workers, or lay leaders will benefit from this Dmin counseling degree.

This pastoral counseling degree online is the best fit for someone searching for a DMin pastoral care and counseling. While the bulk of the courses will focus on Christian counseling, others will provide the learner with excellent knowledge and insight toward such topics as marriage and family life, death and end of life, and youth studies. A pastor’s care must be broad; therefore, our DMin counseling degree offers a variety of courses to meet that need.

Another great option is to work toward a doctorate of ministry in Biblical counseling. Similar to the DMin in Christian Counseling, this DMin counseling degree focuses directly on a biblical worldview as a way to help and counsel others. This program also offers electives in such areas as marriage and family counseling and geriatric studies. This program would also be a great choice for someone searching for a DMin pastoral care and counseling.

Trinity’s pastoral counseling degree online programs are a great fit for someone who needs extreme flexibility. Our completely online school allows you to earn the degree you need at the pace and time that works best for you. If you need to study after a day of work, on the weekends, or in the middle of the night, our program is available for you when you are.

If you are interested in broadening your pastoral care and counseling abilities, consider working toward a DMin in Christian Counseling here with Trinity. Our counseling programs are popular, reputable, and available for everyone. If you would like more information about our programs or about our School of Christ-Centered Counseling, call 1-800-457-5510 to speak to an Admissions Counselor or complete the “Request More Information” form on the right side of this page.

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Trinity Bible College and Theological Seminary offers an excellent Christian counseling program. At our school of Christ-centered counseling, students may receive a degree at the bachelors, masters, or doctorate level. Trinity offers two different programs within our counseling school: a Christian counseling degree online and a Biblical counseling degree online.

Christian Counseling Degree Online

Our online Christian counseling degree takes students through Christ-centered classes where a Christian worldview is upheld. Students learn how to integrate Christian values into the practice of counseling while also learning how to use secular techniques. This program would be a great option for someone who is searching for a pastoral counseling degree online or for anyone who wishes to gain the knowledge and capabilities to offer grounded, Christ-centered counseling. Pastors, teachers, church workers, social workers, and church members could all benefit from this program.

Biblical Counseling Degree Online

Our Biblical counseling degree online takes students on a more in-depth journey through the Bible and aims to equip students with the Biblical know-how to counsel someone from a purely Biblical approach. For example, if someone is struggling with depression, a student with our biblical counseling degree online would be able to point to specific Bible verses that would be applicable and comforting to the person struggling with depression. This program would be a great choice for someone searching for a pastoral counseling degree online, as it draws directly from the Bible. However, anyone could benefit from and bless others through the skills gained through this degree program.

100% Online Counseling Degrees

As it is a 100% online school, Trinity’s programs are the perfect option for students who need a flexible classroom schedule. Pastors, ministry workers, parents in the workforce, stay-at-home parents, and missionaries abroad appreciate Trinity’s flexible online degree programs, as well as the varying degree levels offered.

Our school of Christ-centered counseling is one of our most popular programs. Students appreciate the wealth of Biblical knowledge offered in the biblical counseling degree online program as well as the values and tools they gain through the Christian counseling degree online program. Each program is excellent.

For answers to frequently asked questions check out Christian Counseling Degree Online – FAQs

For more information about Trinity’s school of Christ-centered counseling, our online degree programs, or about how to become a Christian counselor, call 1-800-457-5510 to speak to an Admissions Counselor or complete the “Request More Information” form on the right side of this page.

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A DMin, or doctor of ministry degree, is one of the highest levels of education that you can receive at Trinity Bible College and Online Seminary’s online school of ministry. If you’re ready to pursue a top-notch degree in preaching, Trinity is a great place to do that!

The most beneficial and comprehensive DMin preaching degree at Trinity’s School of Practical Ministry is the doctorate of ministry in pulpit communication and expository preaching. At our Trinity school for ministry, this DMin degree program takes a very in-depth approach toGospel communication and expository preaching.

The DMin in pulpit communication and expository preaching at our online school of ministry is a great fit for pastors, educators, or church leaders who want to know how to formulate messages to reach audiences. While studying expository preaching, students will learn how to speak well in a more “free-form” manner that will allow the Holy Spirit to work through them and guide their words. This form of preaching is different from writing down an entire sermon and then delivering it word for word. An expository preaching style leaves room for the Holy Spirit to guide your message through a planned but not word-for-word message.

Some of the classes offered through this specific Trinity school for ministry DMin program are: Old Testament preaching, New Testament preaching, and contemporary preaching, just to name a few. Students will take a lot of preaching classes!

The DMin preaching degree also helps students learn how to mold a message or sermon to best fit the audience to whom it is being preached. While the Gospel is for everyone, there are ways to make a message more applicable for specific audiences, and this doctorate of ministry degree will help students learn just how to do that.

If you are searching for the best DMin preaching degree here at Trinity, our doctorate of ministry in pulpit communication and expository preaching is the way to go. For more information about this program, call 1-800-457-5510 to speak to an Admissions Counselor or complete the “Request More Information” form on the right side of this page.

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Trinity School for Practical Ministry

Among our four online schools of ministry, it’s the Trinity School for Practical Ministry that helps people develop the knowledge and skills for hands-on ministry in the local church, missions field, and parachurch ministries.  The Trinity School for Practical Ministry offers 45 different programs within our school of practical ministry to help address the needs of pastors and church leaders all over the world.

From our online ministry school programs like church planting and prison ministry to conflict management to worship arts, there is a program that can help address your need. Not only are the subject areas varied, but the levels of the degrees are different, too. Our online school of ministry offers practical programs at the bachelor, master, and doctorate levels.

Most Popular Online School of Ministry Degrees

That being said, there are certain programs within this broad range of options at our Trinity school for ministry that are much more popular than others.

One of our online school of ministry’s most popular programs is Christian management and leadership. Oftentimes, pastors find that, even within all of the theological and biblical training they have had, management skills and studies were often overlooked or not even included at all. And when you’re serving as a leader, management skills are crucial.

Our master of ministry degree in Christian management and leadership is perfect for the pastor who is seeking the skillset to direct a staff, manage time, and create a functioning church hierarchy.

Another popular degree is pulpit communication and expository preaching. This specific program – offered as a bachelor’s degree, a master of ministry degree, and as a doctorate degree, offers pastors and church teachers the opportunity to better their preaching skills and dig deeper into preaching styles and forms. One of a pastor’s most important functions is the share the Word of God through preaching, and our Trinity school for ministry addresses that importance by offering this very practical and popular program.

Another popular program at our online ministry school is the pastoral ministry program. While this program tends to be a little broader than some of the others, it offers invaluable knowledge and skill in such areas as preaching, conflict management, and general pastoral care. All of our online school of ministry programs were created by pastors with years of experience serving as leaders and caregivers. That is why the pastoral ministry program is so popular: it offers real-world experience and knowledge.

Christian management and leadership, pulpit communication and expository preaching, and pastoral ministry are just a few of the programs offered at our school of practical ministry. For more information, complete the “More Information” form on the right side of this page or call 1-800-457-5510 to speak to an Admissions Counselor.

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What degree programs are offered at the school of practical ministry?

One of our most real-world programs is our school of practical ministry. Our online school of ministry offers degrees at the bachelor, master, and doctorate level. At this online ministry school, you’ll find such areas of study such as: Christian education, pulpit communication, church planting, digital ministry and worship arts, prison ministry, and life coaching, just to name a few.

Who should consider these degree programs?

The Trinity school for ministry provides a hands-on, uber practical education experience for ministry leaders. Pastors, youth leaders, worship leaders, church planters, missionaries, and church ministry directors would all greatly benefit from the diverse and helpful programs offered through our online school of ministry. Whether you’re seeking a master of ministry degree or are new to church work and are hoping to achieve your first bachelor degree, our online ministry school couldn’t be a more appropriate choice.

Our students are not only pastors and church leaders, but missionaries and students from foreign countries who are seeking to bolster their knowledge for church planting and Christian outreach. With the practical, day-to-day studies that our online ministry school has to offer, it’s no wonder that is has become one of Trinity’s most popular programs!

Why should someone pursue one of these degrees?

Ministering to people requires more knowledge and understanding than knowing the Bible inside and out and obtaining a solid theological base. While these things are extremely important, they will not necessarily provide you with the knowledge to deal with difficult situations and questions. People require sincere care and understanding.

This is why each of the practical programs at our Trinity school for ministry was created by experienced pastors. These programs provide ministry leaders with the “nuts and bolts” of pastoral care and Christian leadership, from the perspective of pastors – ministry leaders – who have been there, done that.

If you already have a biblical or theological degree, you have been blessed with a solid Christian foundation. If you now feel like you need more practical skills for the specific type of ministry God is calling you to, consider the programs at Trinity’s online school of practical.

For more information about Trinity’s online school of ministry, call us at 1-800-457-5510 or complete the Request More Information form on the right side of this page.

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Dr. Braxton Hunter, president of Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary, explains Trinity’s apologetics classes and what makes the bachelor, master, and doctor apologetics degree programs at Trinity practical and unique.

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Online Apologetics Degrees and Courses at Trinity – Video Transcript

Greetings. I’m Dr. Braxton hunter and I want to take just a moment to tell you about Trinity’s degree programs in Christian apologetics.

As the president of Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary, the apologetics and evangelism programs have a special place in my heart. We believe at Trinity – I believe- that evangelism and apologetics are related in a greatly integrated way. And it’s for that reason that evangelism is at the heart of everything we do in Christian apologetics.

Contemporary Apologetics 1

I teach the foundational course in apologetics at this school, which is contemporary apologetics 1. And in that course, we’ll go over some of the reasons why Christian apologetics is important, a little bit of the history, some biblical foundation, because we want to know that the Bible serves as our foundation for every discipline everything we do, when we serve in the kingdom of God.

But on top of that, we’ll move on to talk about various methodologies for Christian apologetics. We’ll cover classical apologetics, evidential apologetics, cumulative case presuppositionalism, and reformed epistemology, so that you can bring your doctrinal positions to bear on the best approach for you for your type of ministry.

Then we’ll talk about various criticisms of the Christian faith. If Christian apologetics is the defense of the Christian worldview, then we want to know how to defend it against some of the best arguments and evidences brought against our position from atheists, Muslims, and other opposing world views.

Then we’ll talk about various arguments for God’s existence, and that’s one of my favorite parts of the course. We’ll talk about some of the philosophical stuff and even some of the scientific data that comes to bear on these things. And then after we talked about the theistic arguments, the arguments for God’s existence, we do an expansive resurrection case, so that you know how to defend the historical centerpiece of Christianity, the resurrection.

And then we round out that course by talking a little bit about how you can practically use these principles to reach people for the Lord Jesus Christ or to build up the faith of those who are already believers in your community. And that’s just one of the many courses that we offer but it does serve as an overview.

More Christian Apologetics Courses at Trinity

We have an entire course devoted to the problem of evil – why would a good God allow suffering and pain in this world. We have a course on cults and world religions. And we have a course that talks about how to do evangelism in a way that involves Christian apologetics and to set up events that our evangelistic apologetic events.

Many of the… or at least several of the books that we use in these programs are written by Trinity professors, and I think you would just love this program.

We believe that you can go from not knowing much of anything about Christian apologetics to being comfortable enough to use these things in, really, a short period of time, maybe after a couple of courses. And I can promise you this: by the time that the first course in this program is done, you can be a Christian apologist. Even if you’re not to the point yet where you can give answers and be an “answer giver” in that sense, you can be an “answer finder” for people, because you’ll have the resources, you’ll know who to call, you’ll know what books to read to find those answers for people in your life, so that you can be an evangelistic apologist, I think, from day one at Trinity in one sense or another.

I hope that you’ll consider this course and this program in Christian apologetics at Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary. Trinity is becoming more and more known for apologetics.

Practical Christian Apologetics for Evangelism

But in a golden age at least in terms of resources on offer when it comes to Christian apologetics, Trinity is a little bit different in that there aren’t many resources out there – there are a few but there aren’t many resources out there – that are really aimed at you using apologetics to actually do something, to reach people for Christ.

We don’t just want to use apologetics for intellectual stimulation or for something to kind of just geek out about or as a personal hobby. We want you to use it to reach people for Christ and, as I said, to build up the faith of those who are already believers. And at Trinity we want you to know how to use these things practically.

If that’s what’s on your heart, if evangelism and what the Bible has to say is that important to you, and you feel like maybe God is gifted you or calling you to the field of Christian apologetics, I think that Trinity is a school that you definitely need to consider, because this program I believe will strengthen your faith and give you what you need to be a Christian apologist.

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It’s not a phrase that would likely come up in daily conversation, but if you are considering an online biblical studies degree, this term may be one you’ve encountered before. Religious academic terms can seem like a foreign language if you’re not familiar with them. So then, what does systematic theology mean?

An Explanation of Systematic Theology

systematic theology is studying how all the different components of God and faith fit together. It’s kind of like putting theology into a framework. The purpose of organizing theology this way is so that it can be united and comprehended in a single worldview.

There are so many different parts of theology, such as creation, birth, death, and the nature of God, just to name a few. Each of these components can be studied separately, but when we study them all together we see how they fit together. systematic theology looks at all the parts of theology and comes up with a consistent picture. These parts are not meant to be contradictory, but to be consistent and unified.

Studying Systematic Theology in an Online Biblical Studies Degree

Systematic theology can be studied at the bachelors, masters, and doctorate level. Students who are preparing for work in ministry or biblical outreach might enroll in our college of biblical studies at the bachelor level. Those who are pursuing a masters in biblical studies online might be pastors or other church professionals who are seeking to broaden their theological knowledge.

Our online biblical studies degree at the doctorate level is available for those who are hoping to teach at the collegiate level or who are working toward a professional career.

The term “Systematic theology” might sound intimidating, but this course of study is both fascinating and helpful. It’s a great degree program for a pastor who is seeking a masters in biblical studies online or for anyone who wants to better understand God and the Christian worldview. And, since our degree programs are completely online, they are the perfect option for parents, working adults, busy professionals, or world travelers.

For more information about our college of biblical studies, call us at 1-800-457-5510 or complete the Request More Information form on the right side of this page.

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Online Biblical Studies Degree

A degree in biblical studies focuses on the literary and historical facts of the Bible. It’s kind of like digging deep into the “nuts and bolts” of God’s word. Students in the college of biblical studies learn all about the different books of the Bible, important dates, authors, historical background, customs of ancient peoples, and social conventions of those times.

An online biblical studies degree provides students with the knowledge to dig deeper into the scripture and better understand the significance of certain customs, historical events, and ancient people. Our college of biblical studies offers this program at every level, such as our masters in biblical studies online. Pursuing a masters in biblical studies online would be a helpful program for pastors, church work professionals, lay leaders, or anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Bible.

Online Biblical Theology Degree

A degree in biblical theology is actually quite different. Theology comes from the Greek word “theos” which means God. So theology means: the study of God. Students in our biblical theology degree programs study the nature of God and what he expects from us. They study how God works and how faith works. Through the biblical theology degree program, students construct a bigger picture of who God is and learn how to answer big questions and topics, such as the creation of the world. Studying theology helps us understand why God is the way he is and what our purpose here on earth is.

Trinity’s biblical theology degree can be studied at the bachelors, masters, or doctorate level and is a great field of study for any Christian who wants to obtain a greater understanding of their faith and a better understanding of God. Studying theology helps Christians better understand our morals and ethics and helps form a solid, godly worldview.

Trinity’s College of Biblical Studies is 100% online, which makes it a feasible and flexible option for anyone to pursue. If you are seeking to obtain a masters in biblical studies online or an online biblical studies degree at any level, call us at 1-800-457-5510 or complete the Request More Information form on the right side of this page.

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Trinity Bible College and Theological Seminary offers an outstanding online biblical studies degree at the bachelors, masters, and doctorate level. Our college of biblical studies offers learners the perfect opportunity to receive a standard biblical and theological education. Each degree level allows students to focus on areas of study that might be of special interest to them, such as Old Testament prophets or Paul’s epistles, for example. Whether a student is pursuing an initial bachelor’s degree, a doctorate degree, or a masters in biblical studies online, our college meets a variety of educational needs.

College of Biblical Studies Degree Programs for Pastors

Anyone can enroll in our college of biblical studies, as our programs are aimed at a variety of people. Pastors, for example, may benefit from our masters in biblical studies online program. This program helps expand and broaden their knowledge of the Bible and understanding of theology. This online biblical studies degree gives them the background to be able to answer tough questions, such as “why do bad things happen to good people?” There is an entire course devoted to exploring those tough topics.

College of Biblical Studies Degree Programs for Lay People

Lay people and church leaders are also great candidates for our college o biblical studies. Often times, church leaders or members simply desire to expand their own biblical knowledge and theological understanding. They may pursue a bachelors or even a masters in biblical studies online. Trinity’s programs can help expand and challenge someone’s thinking and knowledge of Christian faith and the Bible.

The reasons why someone might pursue an online biblical studies degree are as varied as the students who enroll in our programs. Generally, the students in our biblical studies programs are looking to receive a standard biblical and theological education in order to broaden their own knowledge and deepen their Christian faith.

100% Online College of Biblical Studies

Perhaps one of the greatest things about Trinity is that our programs are completely online. That means that 100% of our courses are available to you where you are at any time. Our degree programs offer flexibility to our students. Whether you are working, taking care of your family, or traveling abroad, our programs are designed with you in mind.

Click to learn more about Trinity’s college of biblical studies or complete the “Request More Information” form on the right. We’ll be delighted to answer your questions and help you explore Trinity’s degree options.

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