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Degree Programs

Our Degree Programs provide a Seminary quality education at an affordable cost. These are non-accredited programs of study that provide the same rigor of academic excellence as accredited programs at a fraction of the cost. Our goal at CRI is to make theological studies affordable to all.

**AS 105 and 106 are not the only electives available, but they are available each semester, and they are live.

**Please be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page as there is a lot of additional very important information.

M.Div. Degree Program: 3 Year Curriculum

CodeCourse TitleCredits
Core Curriculum: 69 Credits +  Capstone:  9 Credits    =   78 Credits
Old Testament
Choose from
OB 101

OT Biblical Theology I

3 Cr
OB 102

OT Biblical Theology II

3 Cr
OS 103

OT Intro/Survey I

3 Cr
Reformed Theology
Choose from
RT 101

Reformed Theology I

3 Cr
RT 102

Reformed Theology II

3 Cr
RT 103

Reformed Theology III

3 Cr
New Testament
Choose from
NB 101

NT Biblical Theology I

3 Cr
NB 102

NT Biblical Theology II

3 Cr
NS 103

NT Intro/Survey

3 Cr
Systematic Theology
Choose from
ST 201

Systematic Theology I

3 Cr
ST 202

Systematic Theology II

3 Cr
Church History
Choose from
CH 101

The Church

3 Cr
CH 201

Church History I

3 Cr
CH 202

Church History II

3 Cr
CH 203

Patristics

3 Cr
Pastoral Theology
Choose from
PA 302

Pastoral Theology

3 Cr
PA 303

Pastoral Administration

3 Cr
PA 101

Homiletics

3 Cr
AS 107

Chapel Practicum

3 Cr
PA 202

Spiritual Formation

3 Cr
Additional Studies
Choose balance of requirements
AS 102

Biblical Hermeneutics

3 Cr
AS 103

Apologetics

3 Cr
AS 104

Apologetics II

3 Cr
AS 306

Covenant Theology

3 Cr
RM 101

Research Methods

1 Cr
Capstone (Required)
CA 301

*Capstone Project is a required 9 credit course

9 Cr
Electives — Choose 4 (12 Cr) AS 302, 303 and 304 are required electives for M.Div. program.
AS 105

Applying the Bible

3 Cr
AS 106

Deep Dive into Scripture

3 Cr
AS 206

Genesis

3 Cr
AS 303

Romans I

3 Cr
AS 304

Romans II

3 Cr
AS 302

Hebrews

3 Cr
AS 305

Eschatology

3 Cr
PA 201

Biblical Worship

3 Cr
CE 101

Creation/Evolution I

3 Cr
CE 102

Creation/Evolution II

3 Cr
Total Credits Required: 90 Cr (69 Core + 9 Capstone + 12 Elective 
*** Additional courses may be taken with written permission of the professor.

 

Year

Fall

Winter

Spring

Year 1

Choose 3 Required, RM 101 and 1 elective***

Choose 3 Required and 1 elective***

Choose 3 Required and 1 elective***

Required

  • OB 101OT Biblical Theology I
  • OS 103 OT Survey/Intro
  • RT 101Reformed Theology I
  • RM 101 Research Methods
  • OB 101OT Biblical Theology I
  • OB 102OT Biblical Theology II
  • NS 103NT Survey/Intro
  • NB 101NT Biblical Theology I
  • NB 102NT Biblical Theology II
  • AS 103Apologetics I
  • RT 101Reformed Theology I
  • RT 102Reformed Theology II
  • OB 101OT Biblical Theology I
  • OB 103OT Biblical Theology III
  • NS 103NT Survey/Intro
  • NB 101NT Biblical Theology I
  • NB 102NT Biblical Theology II
  • AS 103Apologetics I
  • AS 104Apologetics II
  • RT 101Reformed Theology I
  • RT 102Reformed Theology II
  • RT 103Reformed Theology III

 

   

Electives

  • AS 105Deep Dive into Scriptures
  • AS 106Applying the Bible***
  • AS 105Deep Dive into Scriptures
  • AS 106Applying the Bible
  • AS 206Genesis
  • AS 105Deep Dive into Scriptures
  • AS 106Applying the Bible
  • AS 206Genesis
  • CH 205 Biblical Worship

Total Program Credit (Year 1 shown): 30

See Course Catalog for descriptions

*** Additional electives offered based on interest

Year 2

Fall

Winter

Spring

Year 2 builds on Year 1. Required courses below are in addition to Year 1. Electives shown are Year 2 options.

Plan

Choose 3 Required and 1 elective***

Choose 3 Required and 1 elective***

Choose 3 Required and 1 elective***

Required

  • ST 201Systematic Theology I
  • ST 201Systematic Theology I
  • ST 202Systematic Theology II
  • ST 201Systematic Theology I
  • ST 202Systematic Theology II
  • CH 101The Church
  • CH 201Church History I
  • CH 203Patristics
  • PA 303Pastoral Administration
    

Electives

  • AS 206Genesis
  • AS 302Hebrews
  • AS 303 Romans I
  • PA 201 Biblical Worship
  • AS 206Genesis
  • AS 302Hebrews
  • AS 304 Romans II
  • PA 201Biblical Worship
  • AS 206Genesis
  • AS 302Hebrews
  • AS 305Eschatology
  • PA 201Biblical Worship

Total Program Credit (Year 2 shown): 30

See Course Catalog for descriptions

*** Additional electives offered based on interest

Year 3

Fall

Winter

Spring

Year 3 builds on Years 1–2.
All Year 1–2 courses remain available. Required courses below are in addition to earlier years.
Capstone (CA 301): 3 credits each term = 9 credits.

Plan

Choose 2 Required, Capstone and 1 elective***

Choose 2 Required , Capstone and 1 elective***

Choose 2 Required, Capstone and 1 elective***

Required

  • CH 201Church History I
  • WR 301 World Religions
  • CA 301Capstone Project — Project Selection & Set-Up (3 credits)
  • CH 202 Church History II
  • PA 303 Pastoral Admin.
  • PA 302Pastoral Theology
  • CA 301Capstone Project — Continued Work (3 credits)
  • CH 204Creeds and Councils
  • AS 305Covenant Theology
  • AS 101 The Gospels
  • CA 301Capstone Project — Completion (3 credits)

 

   

Electives

  • CE 101Creation/Evolution I
  • AS 303 Romans I
  • AS 206 Genesis
  • CE 101Creation/Evolution I
  • AS 306 Covenant Theology
  • AS 304Romans II
  • CE 101Creation/Evolution I
  • CE 102Creation/Evolution II
  • AS 302 Hebrews

Total Program Credit (Year 3 shown): 30
Cumulative after Year 3: 90 (Year 1: 30 Cr; Year 2: 30 Cr ; Year 3: 30 with Capstone)

See Course Catalog for descriptions

** Scheduling subject to instructor and cohort needs.

*** Electives may vary by term; check the live catalog.

M.A. in Theological Studies Degree Program: 2 Year Curriculum

CodeCourse TitleCredits
Core Curriculum: 51 Credits   +   Capstone: 9 Credits    =   60 Credits
Old Testament
Choose from
OB 101

OT Biblical Theology I

3 Cr
OB 102

OT Biblical Theology II

3 Cr
OS 103

OT Intro/Survey

3 Cr
Reformed Theology
Choose from
RT 101

Reformed Theology I

3 Cr
RT 102

Reformed Theology II

3 Cr
RT 103

Reformed Theology III

3 Cr
New Testament
Choose from
NB 101

NT Biblical Theology I

3 Cr
NB 102

NT Biblical Theology II

3 Cr
NS 103

NT Intro/Survey

3 Cr
Systematic Theology
Choose from
ST 201

Systematic Theology I

3 Cr
ST 202

Systematic Theology II

3 Cr
Church History
Choose from
CH 101

The Church

3 Cr
CH 201

Church History I

3 Cr
CH 202

Church History II

3 Cr
CH 203

Patristics

3 Cr
Pastoral Theology
Choose from
PA 101

Homiletics

3 Cr
PA 303

Pastoral Administration

3 Cr
PA 302

Pastoral Theology

3 Cr
Additional Studies
Choose balance of requirements
AS 102

Biblical Hermeneutics

3 Cr
AS 103

Apologetics I

3 Cr
AS 104

Apologetics II

3 Cr
AS 306

Covenant Theology

3 Cr
Capstone (Required)
CA 301

*Capstone Project is a required 1-semester 9 credit course

9 Cr
Electives — Choose 3 (9 Cr)
AS 105

Applying the Bible

3 Cr
AS 106

Deep Dive into Scripture

3 Cr
AS 206

Genesis

3 Cr
AS 303

Romans I

3 Cr
AS 302

Hebrews

3 Cr
AS 305

Eschatology

3 Cr
PA 201

Biblical Worship

3 Cr
CE 101

Creation/Evolution I

3 Cr
CE 102

Creation/Evolution II

3 Cr

Other Electives as offered

Total Credits Required: 72 Cr (Required 51 Cr; Capstone 9 Cr; Electives 12 Cr)
*** Additional courses may be taken with written permission of the professor.

Year

Fall

Winter

Spring

Year 1

Choose 3 Required, RM 101

Choose 3 Required and 1 elective***

Choose 3 Required and 1 elective***

Required

  • OB 101OT Biblical Theology I
  • OS 103OT Survey/Intro
  • RT 101Reformed Theology I
  • RM 101 Research Methods
  • OB 101OT Biblical Theology I
  • OB 102OT Biblical theology II
  • NS 103NT Survey/Intro
  • NB 101NT Biblical Theology I
  • NB 102NT Biblical Theology II
  • AS 103Apologetics I
  • RT 101Reformed Theology I
  • RT 102Reformed Theology II
  • OB 101OT Biblical Theology I
  • OB 103OT Biblical theology III
  • NS 103NT Survey/Intro
  • NB 101NT Biblical Theology I
  • NB 102NT Biblical Theology II
  • AS 103Apologetics I
  • AS 104Apologetics II
  • RT 101Reformed Theology I
  • RT 102Reformed Theology II
  • RT 103Reformed Theology III

 

   

Electives

  • AS 105Deep Dive into Scriptures
  • AS 106Applying the Bible***
  • AS 105Deep Dive into Scriptures
  • AS 106Applying the Bible
  • AS 105Deep Dive into Scriptures
  • AS 106Applying the Bible

Total Year/Program Credit (Year 1 shown): 36

See Course Catalog for descriptions

*** Additional electives offered based on interest

Year 2

Fall

Winter

Spring

Year 2 builds on Year 1. Required courses below are in addition to Year 1. Electives shown are Year 2 options.

Plan

Choose 2 Required and 2 elective***

Choose 2 Required and 1 elective***

Choose 2 Required and 1 elective***

Required

  • ST 201Systematic Theology I
  • CA 301Capstone Project — Project Selection & Set-Up (3 credits)
  • ST 201Systematic Theology I
  • ST 202Systematic Theology II
  • CA 301Capstone Project — Continued Work (3 credits)
  • ST 201Systematic Theology I
  • ST 202Systematic Theology II
  • CH 101The Church
  • CH 201Church History I
  • CH 203Patristics
  • PA 303Pastoral Administration
  • CA 301Capstone Project — Completion (3 credits)
    

Electives

  • AS 206Genesis
  • AS 302Hebrews
  • AS 305Eschatology
  • PA 201Biblical Worship
  • AS 303 Romans I
  • AS 303 Romans I
  • AS 305Eschatology
  • PA 201Biblical Worship
  • AS 304 Romans II
  • AS 302Hebrews
  • AS 306 Covenant Theology
  • PA 201Biblical Worship

Total Year Credit (Year 2 shown): Core:15 plus + 12 Electives + 9 Cr Capstone = 36 Cr

Total Program Credit (Year 2 shown): 72 Cr  (Core + Electives 63 + Capstone 9 )

See Course Catalog for descriptions

*** Additional electives offered based on interest

Electives

** Electives are made available based on interest and enrollment. Additional courses will be offered from time to time based on interest. Greek Grammar will only be an option based on interest and enrollment in years 2 and 3.

** Please review all material in this section as it has some very important information for you .Our Degree Programs are designed to equip students with a focused theological foundation for ministry, teaching, or personal enrichment.

** ** Important: The total number of courses listed allows a candidate to graduate in the time indicated. The time to graduate varies based on the number of courses taken, the credit total and requirements detrmine graduation timeframe. The number of courses taken by each candidate can vary from one to as many as they desire provided they keep their grade at passing (B) level. The total number of credits required for the various degrees is listed. Electives are required in order to obtain the number of credits. Electives are not required each semester, but will be necessary to achieve enough credits to graduate. The course offerings each semester may vary from those listed. They will be announced in advance.

** All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise designated.

** Chapel at CTK (Christ the King Chapel) is for those enrolled in Homiletics and certain Pastoral Courses.

** A Capstone Project is required in the final semester of each degree program. The Capstone Project is designed to demonstrate your mastery of the material in your program. One of your professors will work with you during your first semester to prepare you to start collecting materials for your project.

** Homiletics practicum is a 1 credit course which is offered based on interest. Homiletics practicum is where you practice preaching. It is an elective.

** We may offer the biblical languages (Hebrew and Greek grammar: These are introductory courses). We offer them when we have enough interested students. Hebrew is generally offered in the first or 2nd year and is 3 semesters, depending on interest. Greek is offered in year 2 or 3, also depending on interest.

For more information on each individual course go to our Course Catalog page.

Each program includes required and elective courses and can be completed within the timeframe above. With the written permission of administration we do allow for the certificate programs to be stretched out overall longer period of time. These degrees are non-accredited and intended for pastoral, other ministerial and lay personal, as well as those just seeking to enhance their understanding of theology.