Applied Theology. Resident Program

Bachelor’s Diploma
Resident Program

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Purpose and vision

The Church needs competent ministers for its internal formation and external mission

Who is this program for?

  • Youth who view themselves involved in church ministry or work for Christian organizations;
  • Ministers willing to improve their ministry;
  • Christians who want to make Bible values known and transform different societal spheres through their professional activity.

Requirements to prospective students

  • Membership of a local church;
  • Certificate of full secondary education;

Duration and Mode

  • Resident program
  • Document: certificate (1 year) / Bachelor of Theology degree – 3 years

Outcome

Character

  • Spiritual and emotional maturity;
  • Understanding one’s calling and mission;
  • Ability to organize and develop church ministries;
  • Ability to integrate theological knowledge into professional activities.

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of the main principles of Bible interpretation;
  • Holistic understanding of the biblical story of salvation;
  • Knowledge of the main Christian doctrines;
  • Knowledge of the history of Christianity and the main Christian traditions in Ukraine.

Skills

  • Ability to interpret and analyze biblical texts;
  • Ability to form and communicate ideas through preaching, teaching, speaking in public, writing scientific texts;
  • Ability to organize and develop church ministries;
  • Ability to integrate theological knowledge into professional activities.

Curriculum

  • Ukrainian History and Culture

    The course is intended to disclose and analyze the history of self-perception of the Ukrainian people, peculiarities of preconditions for ups and downs of the Ukrainian statehood, as well as consider the main stages of development of the Ukrainian culture.

  • Hermeneutics

    The course is intended to equip students with basic principles to expound a biblical text, form a balanced approach to interpret the Scriptures and urge Christians to independently study the Bible. It comprises topics such as review of historic attempts to expound the Scriptures, different approaches to their interpretation, assessment of problems related to interpretation and ways to resolve them, determination of correct and incorrect approaches to expound the Bible.

  • Christian Ethics

    The course introduces general notions of ethics and morale, compares secular and biblical ethical approaches as well as analyses the biblical foundation to solve practical issues in various spheres of ethics. It draws particular attention to ethical issues such as divorce and new marriage, admissible and inadmissible professions? admissible and inadmissible art, participation in political movements, intellectual property, etc.

  • Review of the New Testament

    Basic course that helps to shape a general holistic picture of the New Testament epoch and equips with fundamental knowledge of each book of the News Testament. The course consists of two blocks. The first one considers the historic, cultural and religious background of the New Testament. The second comprises issues of the canon and text of the New Testament as well as review of each book of the New Testament.

  • Old Testament

    This is a fundamental course which helps one draw a general picture of the Old Testament epoch. It considers the culture of the Ancient East as the factor which influences understanding of the message of the Old Testament; chronological order of events described in the Old Testament; its being inspired by God; as well as issues of its canon, authorship and setting of its books, interpretation of its texts.

  • Modern Technologies in Education

    The course is aimed at students mastering modern technological possibilities in education which serve as a qualitative supplement for better implementation of research results, procession of academic material and its presentation.

  • Fundamentals of Research

    The course is intended to shape research skills in the realm of theology and church ministry. On the one hand, the course considers the role of research in the academic and spiritual life of the believer, raising questions such as “What does it mean to research and think critically?” “What is the role of knowledge?” How is faith connected to the mind?” On the other hand, the course draws attention to technical rules of writing research papers and reviews.

  • English

    The course develops proper English language skills with the view to, first, using English language resources in academic studies and, second, forming the ability to present key ideas of one’s research / sermons.

  • Pedagogics (Education Science)

    The course systematizes the knowledge about education as a pedagogical process of formation of the individual. It discloses forms, methods, means of training and education as well as develops skills to plan and organize academic work in line with the main pedagogical regularities and principles.

  • Philosophy

    While auditing the course, students study and analyze a number of key philosophical texts, both classical and modern. The course enables students to independently get familiar with philosophical texts and make their high-quality analysis through discussion.

  • Life of Jesus Christ

    The course offers a narrative and theological approach to studying the four canonical Gospels. They are viewed in three tightly interwoven contexts, namely Judaic, early Christian and political (the Roman Empire).

  • Eisagogika of Old Testament

    The course is aimed at forming a clear understanding of the main characteristics and content of the Old Testament books, presentation of key theological topics of these books and their interconnection with the New Testament books.

  • Homiletics

    The course is aimed at equipping students with skills to draw up a biblical, interesting, relevant and clearly structured sermon. It focuses mainly on development of the abilities to identify a key idea of a passage, outline the sermon, fill it with relevant content and illustration.

  • Specialized Ukrainian

    The course helps students acquire skills of professional communication in Ukrainian at grammatical, lexical and stylistic levels.

  • Introduction to Theology

    The course is of primary importance in the formation of understanding of the essence and objectives of theology. It focuses on consideration of several key points such as subject, purpose, sources, methods and kinds of theology, its formation and expression in the past, as well as its development today.

  • Psychology

    The course is intended to equip students of theology with theoretical knowledge of psychology, psychological peculiarities of development of the individual from the birth and psychological phenomena from the perspective of the modern achievements of psychology; methodological basis of psychology, methods of psychological research.

  • Religious Studies

    The course equips students with knowledge of the essence of religion, its role in society, mail beliefs and practices of world and national religions as well as new religious movements. Particular attention is drawn to the issues of dialogue and testimony to representatives of other religions.

  • Systematic Theology: Christology

    The course considers the very core of the Christian faith which is the teaching about Christ. The course shapes an integral sound understanding of the person of Jesus Christ, His nature and role in salvation.

  • First and Second Epistles to Corinthians

    The course considers preconditions under which Paul wrote the First and Second epistles to Corinthians as well as exegetical analysis of the text with emphasis on its application both in a private life and life of a local Christian community.

  • Applied Theology: Evangelism

    The course is intended to form a clear understanding of evangelistic work among different social groups. It emphasizes specifics of various social groups as well as offers methods to deal with different social groups considering evangelism peculiarities.

  • Applied Theology: Church Formation and Growth

    The course is aimed at studying the key principles of development and growth of the church. It focuses primarily on four themes such as the Church, reaching out to new people, church ministry and church leadership.

  • Early and Medieval Church History

    The course throws light on the history of Christianity from the Day of Pentecost up to the formal division into Western and Eastern Churches. It outlines external and internal problems the Church has to deal with; considers reasons and history of the monkhood, Christian theology, papacy, etc.

  • Anthropology and Hamartiology

    The course is aimed at mastering two Christian doctrines, namely Anthropology (teaching of the human being) and Hamartiology (teaching of the sin). The first part of the course considered issues related to the human being, in particular nature of the human being, God’s image in the human being, theories of origin of the human being, value and components of the human being (spirit, soul, body). The second part considers various issues in connection with the sin.

  • English

    The course develops proper English language skills with the view to, first, using English language resources in academic studies and, second, forming the ability to present key ideas of one’s research / sermons.

  • Church and Society

    The course traces down the political dimension of the main biblical narratives, laying a foundation for disclosure of the following issues: What is the Church? What are its social images and mission? What is the political stance of the Church in a state? What is the state both in the negative and positive meaning? What are forms of relations between the Church and state in the present-day world?

  • Epistle to Romans

    The course presupposes analytical and exegetical study of the Epistle to Romans with its application in the life of the modern Christian. It focuses on topics such as truth of the Gospel, sinfulness of the human being, salvation, justification, life in Spirit, dilemma of the law and Christian freedom, etc.

  • Systematic Theology: Pneumatology

    The course considers the nature and work of the Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. The main attention is drawn to the divine nature of the Spirit in the context of revelation about the Triune God as well as the issue of application of “the biblical pneumatology” in the modern church, considering its faith and practice.

  • Foundations of Psychological Counseling

    The course is aimed at equipping students with the basics of psychological counseling, forming skills of psychological counseling. It familiarizes students with the order of the counseling process itself, outlines stages to obtain basic counseling skills using various techniques to receive information about a person and his or her problems.

  • Applied Theology: Fundamental of Church Service

    The course is intended to form a clear and holistic understanding of various aspects of the church service, in particular formation, organization and development of a Christian community. The course accentuates the importance of interrelations between different aspects of the church service and gradual formation and development of a Christian community.

  • Church History: Reformation

    The course teaches the history of the Church of the late Middle Ages and Reformation. Its focal point comprises cultural, religious, political and economic causes and preconditions of the Reformation as well as its consequences. The course is practically applicable as it includes historical lessons and conclusions which have not lost their relevance today.

  • Missiology

    The course equips students with knowledge and skills enabling them to take part in God’s mission in the world. It comprises topics such as the Bible teaching about God’s mission, history of the mission of the Church, cross-cultural ministry, organization of missionary projects, development of the missionary ministry of the Church, fundraising, etc.

  • Applied Theology: Pastoral Theology

    The course considers the main pastoral themes in the epistles of the apostle Paul. It analyzes the model of the Priest and Levite ministry with the view to understanding administration of the church work; presents the main features of the pastoral culture; provides practical pieces of advice on how to create a family atmosphere in a church to exercise pastoral care in spiritual formation.

  • Apologetics

    The course is aimed at studying the defense of faith, analyzing philosophical and ideological preconditions, and holding a dialogue with modern society. It pays attention to epistemological issues of apologetics, worldview issues, correlation of science and religion, development of the dialogue in the present-day society and ability to understand and structure various ideological views.

  • Leadership

    The course considers a brief history of studying approaches to leadership, including a review of the present-day theories. The course is based on the assumption that there is no single understanding of leadership or its type, with different social demands prevailing in different periods of time.

  • Historical Theology

    The course is intended to make students familiar with practical theology, culture and service practices of the Orthodox and Catholic churches, and to throw light on chronological and theological accents of Eastern and Western beliefs.

  • International Communications

    The course makes students familiar with the modern tendencies of development of cultures; introduces the theory and practice of cross-cultural communication, methods of cross-cultural and interpersonal communication in different cultures. It pays special attention to familiarization with different cultures as well as main approaches to ministering and preaching the Gospel in a relevant cultural environment.

  • Legal Aspects of Operation of Religious Organizations

    The course analyzes aspects of the legal regulation of activities of religious organizations, outlines the role of religious organizations in the political system of society as well as their peculiarities in comparison with other non-profit organizations.

  • Ecclesiology and Eschatology

    The course is aimed at teaching two subjects of the Christian theology, namely the teaching of the Church and last days. It focuses on the essence, predestination and objectives of the Christian Church as well as forms of its management. Besides, it throws light on developments of “the last time,” different approaches to their interpretation and application.

  • Applied Theology: Pastoral Theology

    The course considers the main pastoral themes in the epistles of the apostle Paul. It analyzes the model of the Priest and Levite ministry with the view to understanding administration of the church work; presents the main features of the pastoral culture; provides practical pieces of advice on how to create a family atmosphere in a church to exercise pastoral care in spiritual formation.

  • Church History: Reformation

    The course teaches the history of the Church of the late Middle Ages and Reformation. Its focal point comprises cultural, religious, political and economic causes and preconditions of the Reformation as well as its consequences. The course is practically applicable as it includes historical lessons and conclusions which have not lost their relevance today.

  • Systematic Theology: Soteriology

    The course considers the very core of the Christian faith which is the teaching about Christ and salvation. The course shapes an integral sound understanding of the redemption work God the Father has been accomplishing through Christ and Holy Spirit. The course also analyzes and compares different views of salvation and its aspects.

  • History of Evangelical Movement

    The course looks into the history of the Evangelical and Protestant movement in Europe and Ukraine. It considers three main evangelical directions in Ukraine, namely the Baptists, Evangelical Christians, Pentecostals. The main topics include events, key people, formation of the evangelical and theological traditions.

  • Church and Society

    The course traces down the political dimension of the main biblical narratives, laying a foundation for disclosure of the following issues: What is the Church? What are its social images and mission? What is the political stance of the Church in a state? What is the state both in the negative and positive meaning? What are forms of relations between the Church and state in the present-day world?

  • English

    The course develops proper English language skills with the view to, first, using English language resources in academic studies and, second, forming the ability to present key ideas of one’s research / sermons.

Testimonails

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Contacts

Program director

Radyslav Tatsiun

radyslav.tatsiun@uets.net
+380 97 903 19 74

Information for prospective students

info@uets.net
57 Kvitky Tsisyk, Kyiv 04075

Telephones

+380 95 315 84 42

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