The B.Th. (Minor: Christian Education). Special concentration is done in Christian Education (15 Credits) in a 4-year program providing theological and practical training in preparation for the pastoral ministry. In addition, in order to broaden his or her general knowledge, the student takes one third of his or her courses at one of the neighboring liberal arts institutions. In cooperation with Haigazian University and the Lebanese American University, a Normal Diploma in Education may be obtained in addition to the B.Th.C.E degree.

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a. Academic Prerequisites

For Non-Lebanese students

4-year program: 120 credits + 4 practicums

   • Bacc. I or equivalent
   • A minimum score of 500 in the E.E.E. or 500 in the T.O.E.F.L.

3-year program: 90 credits + 4 practicums


For Lebanese and other students

   • Bacc. II or equivalent
   • A minimum score of 500 in the E.E.E. or T.O.E.F.L.

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b. Required Courses: N.E.S.T.

	Old Testament	Credits
OT	251 Introduction to O.T. (I)	3
OT	252 Introduction to O.T. (II)	3
OTEX	301-309/321-329 O.T. Exegesis	3

	New Testament
NT	255 Introduction to N.T.	3
NT	256 The Synoptic Gospels	3
NTEX	311-319 N.T. Exegesis	3

	Church History
HI	251 Introduction to Church History (I)	3
HI	355 History of the Reformation	3
HI	351-354/361 (One Eastern Church History course) or 381/382 (One Ecumenics course)	3

	Systematic Theology
ST	251 Introduction to Systematic Theology (I)	3
ST	252 Introduction to Systematic Theology (II)	3
STEL/ETEL	Elective	3

	Practical Theology
PT	218-220 Field Education	(3 units)
PT	252 Worship & Liturgy	3
PT	255 Introduction to Preaching	3
PT	318 Pastor & Parish	3
PT	362 Pastoral Care & Counseling	3

	Christian Education	15
	Islamics
IS	251 Introduction of Islam	3

c. Electives at N.E.S.T.

d. Practicums (one hour per week, non-credit course)

P1	Study and Research Skills	0
P2	Speech and Homiletics	0
	Elective	0
	Elective	0

e. Liberal Arts Courses

	Required
IS	Intercultural Studies	3
OT	211-212 Biblical Hebrew I & II	6
NT	215-216 Biblical Hebrew I & II	6
	Total: 3-year program	90

	Elective
	Students in the 4-year program must take 30 additional credits from the following list of Elective courses:
	Arabic/Armenian, English, History, Intercultural Studies, Introduction to Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Human Growth and Development, Introduction to Sociology, or other courses approved by the Advisor.
	Total: 4-year program	120
	A Normal Diploma can be granted by Haigazian University to holders of this degree provided they take 18 extra credits in Education.