Track One
For a detailed explanation of the MCTS Track Offerings, click HERE.
TRACK I:
C.P.S.[1] Course Offerings
(Total of 93 hours)
Core Curriculum (85 hours)
All C.P.S. students are required to take all the courses
in the “Core Curriculum” as well as 8 hours of electives (see below).
Exegetical Theology (32 hours)
[Biblical Introduction—10 hours]
| BI 11 Old Testament Introduction I |
2 hours |
| BI 12 Old Testament Introduction II |
2 hours |
| BI 13 New Testament Introduction | 3 hours |
| BI 14 Biblical Hermeneutics |
3 hours |
[Old Testament Studies—9 hours]
OT 11 Elementary Hebrew I[2] 3 hours
OT 12 Elementary Hebrew II 3 hours
OT 21 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis 3 hours
[New Testament Studies—7 hours]
NT 11 Elementary Greek Grammar I[3] 3 hours
NT 12 Elementary Greek Grammar II 3 hours
NT 21 Intermediate Greek: Syntax and Exegesis 3 hours
NT 22 New Testament Exegesis 2 hours
NT 31 Life and Theology of Paul 2 hours
[Biblical Theology—6 hours]
BT 11 Biblical Theology I 3 hours
BT 12 Biblical Theology II 3 hours
Historical Theology (12 hours)
HT 11 Early Church History and Historical Theology 3 hours
HT 12 Medieval/Reformation Church History
and Historical Theology 3 hours
HT 13 Modern Church History and Historical Theology 3 hours
HT 14 Baptist Church History 3 hours
Systematic Theology (21 hours)
ST 11 Symbolics I[4] 1 hour
ST 12 Symbolics II 1 hour
ST 13 Symbolics III 1 hour
ST 21 Prolegomena I (Theological Method and Apologetics) 2 hours
ST 22 Prolegomena II (Word) 2 hours
ST 23 Doctrine of God 3 hours
ST 24 Doctrine of Man and Ethics 3 hours
ST 25 Doctrine of Christ and Salvation 3 hours
ST 26 Doctrine of the Church 3 hours
ST 27 Doctrine of Last Things 2 hours
Practical Theology (20 hours)
PT 11 Introduction to Pastoral Theology I 2 hours
PT 12 Introduction to Pastoral Theology II 2 hours
PT 13 Preaching I 2 hours
PT14 Preaching II 2 hours
PT 15 History of Preaching and Preachers 2 hours
PT 16 Pastoral Counseling 2 hours
PT 17 Biblical Spirituality 2 hours
PT 18 Law and Gospel in Pastoral Ministry 2 hours
PT 19 History, Theology, and Practice of Evangelism,
Church Planting, and Missions 2 hours
PT 20 Table Talk* 2 hours
*Table Talk will be held at least once per month during the student’s entire time at MCTS. Issues to be covered include: developing and maintaining a plurality and parity within the eldership; church prayer; church music; small groups; church meetings; church finances and legalities; theological/pastoral research and continued education; writing; building a theological library; and Christian education through the church. Students will receive credit for attendance and participation.
[1] Certificate in Pastoral Studies. It is our version of the M.Div. until we are licensed and accredited.
[2] OT 11 and 12 are prerequisites for OT 21.
[3] NT 11 and 12 are prerequisites for NT 21 and 22. Elementary Greek Grammar I and II are offered as propaedeutic courses. Students who have already completed one year of Elementary Greek Grammar may test out. Students who take these courses will complete a total of 99 hours.
[4] ST 11, 12, and 13 are prerequisites for 21-29 and 41-44.