SPIRIT TEMPLE UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM
One-Year Accelerated ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN BIBLE MINISTRY
- Bible Survey: Old Testament Studies (3 credits)
- Bible Survey: New Testament Studies (3 credits)
- The New Creation Reality & Finished Work of Christ (3 credits)
- Principles of Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics) (3 credits)
- English Composition (3 credits)
- Public Speaking (3 credits)
- Person and Principles of Jesus (3 credits)
- Basic Bible Doctrine (3 credits)
- The Ministries of God (3 credits)
- Dynamics of Understanding (3 credits)
- Generational Curses (3 credits)
- A New Way of Righteousness (3 credits)
- Reality of Heaven (3 credits)
- Holy Spirit and the Church (3 credits)
- Ministry Practicum or Internship (3 credits)
- 36 credits
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Two-Year Accelerated BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN BIBLE MINISTRY
Completion of Associate’s Degree in Bible Ministry (36 credits)
- Dynamics of Potential (3 credits)
- Soteriology (3 credits)
- Laws of Prosperity I (3 credits)
- Laws of Prosperity II (3 credits)
- Prayers I (3 credits)
- Prayers II (3 credits)
- Demonology I (3 credits)
- Demonology II (3 credits)
- Introduction to Capstone Project or Ministry Practicum (3 credits)
- Ministry Practicum or Internship (3 credits)
A major research project or thesis demonstrating students’ ability to integrate and apply their learning to a specific ministry context.
66 credits
Three-Year Accelerated MASTER'S DEGREE IN BIBLE MINISTRY
Completion of all requirements for the Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Bible Ministry (66 credits)
- Advanced Topics in Old Testament: Work of Angels (3 credits)
- Advanced Topics in New Testament: Praise and Worship (3 credits)
- Principles of Spiritual Leadership (3 credits)
- Capstone Project I (3 credits)
- Church Administration (3 credits)
- Church Growth (3 credits)
- Capstone Project II (3 credits)
- Ministry Practicum or Internship (3 credits)
A comprehensive research thesis or applied ministry project demonstrating the student’s ability to synthesize advanced theological knowledge and practical ministry skills.
90 credits
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Three-Year Hybrid DOCTOR OF Theology IN BIBLE MINISTRY
Prerequisites: Completion of all requirements for the Master’s Degree in Bible Ministry or an equivalent Master’s program in Theology, Divinity, or Ministry (from an accredited institution).
Fall & Spring Terms (Hybrid: Online + In-Person)
• Doctoral Seminar in Hermeneutics & Exegesis (3 credits)
• Old & New Testament Theology – Doctoral Integration (3 credits)
• Systematic Theology II – Advanced Doctrinal Constructs (3 credits)
• Leadership and Global Apostolic Ministry (3 credits)
• Doctoral Research Methods I (3 credits)
Total: 15 credits
Fall & Spring Terms (Hybrid: Online + In-Person)
• Doctoral Research Methods II – Advanced Design & Analysis (3 credits)
• Applied Biblical Research & Publication Seminar (3 credits)
• Ministry Innovation & Transformation Practicum (3–6 credits)
• Biblical Leadership in Contextual Ministry (3 credits)
• Doctoral Colloquium & Proposal Defense (3 credits)
Total: 15–18 credits
Primarily Independent Research with Faculty Supervision
• Dissertation Research I – Design & Development (6 credits)
• Dissertation Research II – Writing & Analysis (6 credits)
• Dissertation Defense & Publication (6 credits)
Total: 18 credits
Doctoral Dissertation
A publishable doctoral dissertation representing original theological research or applied ministry innovation. The dissertation demonstrates the student’s ability to integrate revelation, research, and real-world impact, contributing meaningfully to global theology and the Body of Christ.
Total Credits Required:
45–54 credits