# Programs Offered

> The Diploma of Theology, Bachelor of Theology and Master of Theology programs at the Tennessee School of Religion.

Source: https://tsormemphis.org/programs-offered/

# Programs Offered

- Diploma of Theology
- Bachelor of Theology
- Master of Theology

This is a four-year program requiring a minimum of 96 hours of coursework. The program involves 72 hours of required courses plus 24 hours of electives (6 hrs. of which must be courses in Old and New Testament – OT 3 hrs; NT 3 hrs.).

**YEAR ONE – FIRST SEMESTER**

OT 113 Introduction to Old Testament I 3

NT 113 Introduction to New Testament I 3

ENG 113 English I 3

CS 113 Computer Science I 3

**YEAR ONE – SECOND SEMESTER**

OT 123 Introduction to Old Testament II 3

NT 123 Introduction to New Testament II 3

ENG 123 English II 3

CS 123 Computer Science II 3

**YEAR TWO – FIRST SEMESTER**

CD 213 Christian Doctrine I 3

PT 213 Homiletics – Worship 3

Elective 3

**YEAR TWO – SECOND SEMESTER**

CD 223 Christian Doctrine II 3

PT 223 Homiletics – Hermeneutics 3

Elective 3

**YEAR THREE – FIRST SEMESTER**

CH 313 Church History I 3

ST 313 Systematic Theology I 3

PT 313 Public Speaking 3

Elective 3

**YEAR THREE – SECOND SEMESTER**

CH 323 Church History II 3

ST 323 Systematic Theology II 3

PT 323 Ministerial Ethics 3

Elective 3

**YEAR FOUR – FIRST SEMESTER**

Black Studies 3

Christian Education 3

Elective 3

Elective 3

**YEAR FOUR – SECOND SEMESTER**

Black Studies 3

Christian Education 3

Elective 3

Elective 3

To obtain the Bachelor of Theology students must complete all the hours for a Diploma of Theology plus 44 additional hours. In order to prepare for entrance into a seminary or graduate program, the following is recommended:

Natural Science 6

Math 6

Humanities (course in history,

and music, philosophy) 9

Physical Education 2

English (College) 9

Hebrew 6

Greek 6

The Master of Theology is a two-year program involving 30 hours beyond the Bachelor of Theology. Students are advised to take 12 hours each year – 6 hours per semester. In addition, students have the option to complete a thesis or to take 6 additional course hours with a related research project. The research project will be presented before the faculty. In unusual circumstances a student may be allowed to complete the program in one year. Each case must be reviewed and approved by the administration and faculty.

**YEAR ONE**

Course in Bible 600 – 700 12

(Inclusion of Greek or Hebrew)

**YEAR TWO**

Course in Bible 600 – 700 12

(Inclusion of Greek or Hebrew)

Thesis 6

OR Additional courses with

a related research project 6