Programs Offered
Programs of Study
Tampa Bay School of Theology has an articulation agreement with CLEN to offer programs of study include various certificates, diplomas and degrees, all of which are awarded after accumulating course completion units.
These units are earned in one of two ways:
1) Class attendance, study of the materials and a score of 70 or above on the post course examination. Successful completion of each course is worth three units.
2) Units are also granted through evaluations of prior learning. Additionally, students are required to pass at least one course in each of the six divisions of study for each degree from the Bachelor of Theology through the Doctor of Theology degrees.
All degrees are earned by taking courses and accumulating units. Successful completion of one course earns three units.
Students must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 (C) or higher in order to receive a Certificate, the Diploma of Theology, the Associate of Theology, or the Bachelor of Theology.
Students must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (B) or higher in order to receive the Master of Theology, the Master of Sacred Studies or the Doctor of Theology.
As for course content, students are required to pass at least one course in each of the six divisions of study for Bachelor of Theology through Doctor of Theology degrees. This requirement does not apply to Certificates, the Diploma of Theology, or the Associate of Theology
Certificates Various 15 Units
Diploma of Theology Dip. Th. 30 Units
Associate of Theology A. Th. 60 Units
Bachelor of Theology B. Th. 126 Units
Master of Theology M.Th. 171 Units
Master of Sacred Studies M.S.S. 216 Units
Doctor of Sacred Studies D.S.S. 261 Units
Doctor of Theology D. Th. 300 Units
Divisions of Study
BT Biblical Theology
CC Christian Counseling
HT Historical Theology
NT New Testament
OT Old Testament
PT Practical Theology
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Our Certificate Program packages courses into specialized areas of ministry. This enables students to focus their studies, thereby receiving specialized training and equipping for practical ministry. Certificates of Ministry are earned by successfully completing the five courses listed within each particular area of study.
1. Each individual who is not already an active student must submit a Registration Form along with the appropriate registration fee.
2. Students may take as many certificate tracks during their course of study as desired to equip themselves with specialized training for practical ministry. Courses do not have to be completed in the order listed.
3. Courses taken toward the completion of a certificate will also apply toward earning a degree. This means that Certificates can be stacked in order to qualify students for the award of a degree. For beginning students, successful completion of their second certificate will also qualify them to apply for the first year Diploma of Theology. Successful completion of two more certificates (a total of four) would qualify the same beginning students to apply for the Associate of Theology Degree.
4. For selected courses in the Certificate Program to qualify toward the appropriate certificate, each student must attend all classes, hear all lectures, read the textbook and successfully complete the examination. He or she must receive a passing grade on each course and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher. While some courses may be listed in multiple certificate tracks, No individual course may be used for credit toward more than two different certificates.
5. Upon completion of the five courses in a certificate program, a Certificate Application Form must be submitted for each student who has completed the required courses. Please follow the instructions provided on the form. Submit one form for each certificate/degree requested to your Dean or Registrar as appropriate.
6. You will be awarded your certificate by during a special recognition service and commencement ceremony at TBSOT held once or twice per year.
Certificates of Ministry offer concentrated study in the following areas:
Certificate of Ministry in Lay Counseling
BICC250 You Can Be Emotionally Healed
BICC176 Foundation of Christian Counseling
BICC505 Healing the Wounded Heart
BICC511 Interpersonal Relationships & Patterns
BICC303 Road to Restoration
Certificate of Ministry in Lay Ministry & Leadership
BIPT322 Successful Leadership
BIPT535 Practical Ministry Principles
BIPT511 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
BIOT250 Training for Reigning
BIPT350 Courage to Lead
Certificate of Ministry in Biblical Studies
BIOT115 Survey of the Old Testament I
BIOT120 Survey of the Old Testament II
BINT115 Survey of the New Testament I
BINT120 Survey of the New Testament II
BIBT505 Introduction to Biblical Studies
Certificate of Ministry in Family Studies
BICC525 Biblical Building Blocks for Marriage & Family
BICC555 Godly Foundations for Parenting
BICC451 A Portrait of Christian Marriage & Family
BICC560 Godly Communication in Everyday Life
BICC310 A Study of Christian Marriage and Child Training
Certificate of Ministry in Spiritual Disciplines
BIPT116 Christian Life and Witness I
BIPT120 Christian Life and Witness II
BIPT500 A Theology of Success
BIPT545 Biblical Discipleship
BIPT580 The Theology of Spiritual Development
Certificate of Ministry in Evangelism
BIPT301 Equipping for Evangelism
BIPT643 Reaching a Postmodern World
BIPT415 New Strategies for Evangelism
BIPT403 The Theology of Relationships
BIPT502 Theology of Missions
Certificate of Ministry in Teaching
BIPT340 Dynamics of Effective Communication
BIPT550 How to Study the Bible
BIPT201 Preaching
BIPT590 Teaching: A Biblical Perspective
BIBT451 Developing Sound Hermeneutics
Certificate of Ministry in Spiritual Giftings
BIBT217 Holy Spirit I
BIOT645 The Anointing
BIPT330 God’s Manifest Presence
BIBT340 The Prophetic Church
BIBT515 Spiritual Gifts
Certificate of Ministry in Intercession
BIPT125 The Praying Church
BIBT225 Prayer: Its Power and Purpose
BIPT806 How to Hear the Voice of God
BIBT623 How to Pray the Father’s Heart
BINT636 The Lord’s Prayer
Certificate of Ministry in Church History
BIHT445 History of Christianity in America I
BIHT622 History of Christianity in America II
BIHT510 The History of the Early Church
BIHT700 Jewish Background of the New Testament
BIHT900 Graeco-Roman Background of the New Testament
Certificate of Ministry in God’s Glory and Presence
BIPT680 The Glory of God
BIPT330 God’s Manifest Presence
BIBT805 Holy Spirit II
BIPT446 God Hedge: The Fruit of the Spirit
BIPT335 Experiencing and Encountering the Holy Spirit
Certificate of Ministry in Praise & Worship
BIPT508 The Priority of Praise and Worship
BIPT605 The Philosophy of Worship
BIBT545 A Theology of Worship
BIOT214 Davidic Worship: Tabernacle of David
BIPT540 A Study of Biblical Worship
Certificate of Ministry in Eschatology
BINT540 The Book of Revelation
BINT921 The Book of Revelation II
BINT840 The Seven Churches of Revelation
BIOT610 The Book of Daniel
BINT625 Eschatology I: A Biblical Theology of the End Times
Certificate of Ministry in Biblical Prophecy
BINT540 The Book of Revelation
BIOT519 Major Prophets
BIOT520 The Book of Ezekiel
BIOT350 The Minor Prophets
BIOT399 The Book of Isaiah
Substitutions:
BIOT541 The Book of Jeremiah
BIOT610 The Book of Daniel
Certificate of Ministry in Pauline Studies
BINT560 Paul: The Man
BINT561 Paul: His Letters
BINT421 The Pastoral Letters
BINT313 The Book of Ephesians
BINT211 Romans I: Wrath to Righteousness
Substitutions: Course on Any of the Books Written by Paul
Certificate of Ministry in The Synoptic Gospels
BINT531 Synoptic Gospels I
BINT532 Synoptic Gospels II
BINT130 A Study of Matthew, I
BINT550 The Book of Mark
Either: BINT113 The Beatitudes or BINT636 The Lord’s Prayer
Certificate of Ministry in New Testament Studies
BINT115 Survey of the New Testament I
BINT120 Survey of the New Testament II
BINT511 New Testament Theology
BINT224 The Book of First Corinthians I
BINT555 The Book of Acts
Substitutions: Course on a New Testament book
Certificate of Ministry in Old Testament Studies
BIOT115 Survey of the Old Testament I
BIOT120 Survey of the Old Testament II
BIOT314 The Ten Commandments
BIOT350 The Minor Prophets
BIOT542 The Book of Proverbs
Certificate of Ministry in Biblical Languages – Greek
BINT516 Greek I: Lexical Greek
BINT517 Greek II Lexical Greek
BINT518 Greek III Advanced Greek
BINT519 Greek IV Word Studies in the Greek Language
Certificate of Ministry in Biblical Languages – Hebrew
BIOT638 Hebrew I Lexical Hebrew
BIOT639 Hebrew II Introductory Hebrew
BIOT641 Hebrew III Advanced Hebrew
BIOT642 Hebrew IV Word Studies in the Hebrew Language
Certificate of Ministry in Bible Personalities
BINT560 Paul: The Man
BINT510 Peter: The Man and His Ministry
BIOT250 Training for Reigning: Life of David I
BIOT450 Training for Reigning: Life of David – Part II
BIBT610 Anonymous Women of Faith: A Theology of Faith
Certificate of Ministry in Systematic Theology
BIBT502 Systematic Theology I
BIBT503 Systematic Theology II
BIBT321 Christology
BIBT280 Soteriology
BIBT941 Ecclesiology: The Church
Certificate of Ministry in Biblical Counseling
BICC150 Introduction to Biblical Counseling
BICC176 Foundations of Christian Counseling
BICC250 You Can Be Emotionally Healed
BICC303 The Road to Restoration
BICC505 Healing the Wounded Heart
Certificate of Ministry in Advanced Counseling
BICC310 A Study of Christian Marriage and Child-Training
BICC510 Experiencing Father’s Embrace
BICC513 No Longer a Victim
BICC520 Resolving Conflict and Anger God’s Way
BICC560 Godly Communication in Everyday Life
Certificate of Ministry in Marriage Counseling
BICC525 Biblical Building Blocks for Marriage and Family
BICC310 A Study of Christian Marriage and Child-Training
BICC640 New Beginnings in Marriage
BICC451 Portrait of Christian Marriage and Family
Certificate of Ministry in Christian Parenting
BICC555 Godly Foundations for Parenting
BICC540 Parenting Is for Everyone
BICC526 Raising a Righteous Generation
BICC310 A Study of Christian Marriage and Child-Training
BICC451 Portrait of Christian Marriage and Family
Certificate of Ministry in Christian Philosophy
BIBT725 Philosophy I
BIBT810 Biblical Anthropology
BIBT925 Philosophy II
BIBT926 Philosophy III
BIBT305 Creation: Our Foundation I
Certificate of Ministry in The Life of Jesus
BINT550 The Book of Mark
BIBT321 Christology
BIBT499 The Humanity of Jesus
BIBT713 The Covenants of God
BINT570 A New Testament Study of Grace
Certificate of Ministry as an Apprentice Teacher
BIPT550 How to Study the Bible
BIPT590 Teaching: A Biblical Perspective
BIBT105 Back to Basics
BINT115 Survey of the New Testament I
BIBT502 Systematic Theology I
Certificate of Ministry as a Teacher
BIBT451 Developing Sound Hermeneutics
BIPT340 Dynamics of Effective Communication
BIHT730 Great Christian Writers of the 20th Century
BINT120 Survey of the New Testament II
BIBT503 Systematic Theology II
Certificate of Ministry as an Advanced Teacher
BIBT901 Introduction to Christian Evidences
BIOT115 Survey of the Old Testament I
BIOT120 Survey of the Old Testament II
BINT510 Peter: The Man and His Ministry
BINT560 Paul: The Man
Certificate of Ministry as a Master Teacher
BIPT525 Stones of Remembrance
BIPT547 Applied Hermeneutics
BIPT600 Receiving Divine Revelation
BIPT643 Reaching a Postmodern World
BIHT915 The Teacher/Priest in Biblical History
Certificate of Ministry as an Apprentice Counselor
BICC150 Introduction to Biblical Counseling
BICC176 Foundations of Christian Counseling
BICC250 You Can Be Emotionally Healed
BICC303 Road to Restoration
BICC451 Portrait of Christian Marriage and Family
Certificate of Ministry as a Junior Counselor
BICC316 A Study in Christian Marriage and Child Training
BICC505 Healing the Wounded Heart
BICC511 Interpersonal Relationships and Personality Patterns
BICC520 Resolving Conflict God’s Way
BICC660 You Can Have a Happy Family
Certificate of Ministry as a Senior Counselor
BICC510 Experiencing Father’s Embrace
BICC513 No Longer a Victim
BICC525 Building Blocks for Marriage and Family
BICC526 Raising a Righteous Generation
BICC540 Parenting is for Everyone
Certificate of Ministry as a Master Counselor
BICC515 Restoring the Foundations I
BICC615 Restoring the Foundations II
BICC446 God Hedge: Fruit of the Spirit
BICC555 Godly Foundations for Parenting
BICC960 Journey Toward Wholeness
Certificate of Ministry as a Teaching Counselor
BICC560 Godly Communication in Everyday Life
BICC505 Covenant Marriage: Marriage Without Walls
BICC570 Biblical Approach to the Wounded Human Spirit
BICC580 Understanding Dreams and Visions
BIPT641 Spiritual Deception: A Biblical Study
Certificate of Ministry as a Supervisory Counselor
BIPT563 The Confidence Factor
BIPT567 Crisis: The Launching Pad for Success
BIPT580 Theology of Spiritual Development
BIPT521 Advanced Deliverance I*
BIPT721 Advanced Deliverance II*
* These are strong Spiritual Deliverance courses. Substitutions could include:
BIPT542 Theology of Biblical Freedom
BIPT585 A Theology of Purpose