Academic Catalog

Official 2026–2027 core requirements, certificate programs, and electives.

Catalog Notice: The following offerings reflect the current 2026–2027 semester flyer. Program availability and scheduling may be adjusted by the administration.
Prerequisite Requirement: Students must successfully complete General Bible I and General Bible II before enrolling in any certificate or elective course at Te’Hillah School of Urban Ministry. Students who completed equivalent coursework at another institution must provide official proof of completion for review before registration in a certificate or elective course can be approved.

Core Requirements: General Bible Studies (2 Years)

TSM 101

General Bible I

Core Requirement

A foundational survey of Scripture that introduces the major themes of the Old and New Testaments. Students also study dispensations, homiletics, and biblical typology.

Areas of Study
  • Old Testament Synthesis
  • New Testament Synthesis
  • Dispensation
  • Homiletics
  • Typology
TSM 102

General Bible II

Core Requirement

An advanced continuation of General Bible Studies focused on Christ throughout Scripture, prophecy, doctrine, spiritual formation, and Christian ethics.

Areas of Study
  • Christ in the Scriptures
  • Predictive Prophecy
  • Systematic Theology
  • Personal Divine Life
  • Christian Ethics

Core Requirements: Post Graduate Studies (2 Years)

TSM 201

Post Graduate I

Core Requirement

Explores the historical development of the Church, the origin of the Bible, comparative religion, and the relationship between science and Scripture.

Areas of Study
  • Church History
  • Bible Origins
  • Comparative Religion
  • Science and the Bible
TSM 202

Post Graduate II

Core Requirement

Examines major theological doctrines concerning salvation, God, the last things, and the Book of Revelation.

Areas of Study
  • Soteriology
  • Theism
  • Eschatology
  • Revelation

Certificate Programs

EVG 101

Evangelism

Certificate Program

Prepares students to understand the calling and work of an evangelist while developing practical skills for preaching, ministry, and altar service.

Areas of Study
  • Evangelism
  • Qualifications and Callings
  • Homiletics
  • The Evangelist in Action
  • Altar Work
CHW 101

Christian Workers

Certificate Program

Develops foundational skills for Christian service through personal work, doctrine, simplified preaching principles, and practical ministry.

Areas of Study
  • Personal Work
  • Bible Origin
  • Simplified Homiletics
  • Christian Doctrines
  • Practical Work
CHL 101

Christian Leadership

Certificate Program

Equips emerging leaders to navigate change, authority, biblical initiative, conflict, emotional challenges, and teamwork.

Areas of Study
  • Adaptation to Change
  • Handling Authority
  • Bible Initiative in the Epistles
  • Managing Conflict
  • Anger & Bitterness
  • Teamwork

Elective Courses

TTC 101 / TTC 201

Teacher Training Program (2 Years)

Elective

A two-year sequence that introduces the principles of biblical teaching and advances students toward stronger instructional practice.

  • TTC 101: Introduction to Teacher Training (Year 1)
  • TTC 201: Advanced Teacher Training (Year 2)
CCUP 101 / CCUP 201

Christian Counseling Program

Elective

Introduces biblically grounded counseling principles and progresses to advanced approaches for Christian care and support.

  • CCUP 101: Introduction to Christian Counseling
  • CCUP 201: Advanced Christian Counseling
UMT 101

Urban Ministry Training Program

Elective

Prepares students to understand and respond to the theological, social, and cultural realities of ministry in urban communities.

  • Introduction to Urban Ministry
  • Prophetic Justice
  • The Gospel and Holistic Salvation
  • Theology of the City
HERM 101 / HERM 201

School of Hermeneutical Studies

Elective

A focused two-course sequence that introduces students to sound methods of biblical interpretation and then develops those skills at an advanced level.

  • HERM 101: Introduction to Hermeneutics
  • HERM 201: Advanced Hermeneutics

Advanced Coursework

THEOLOGY MASTER’S CLASS

Theology Master’s Class

Advanced Coursework

Offers concentrated study in biblical, theological, and interpretive subjects for students seeking deeper academic and ministry development.

  • Genesis in Modern Research
  • The Gospel of John
  • Effective Bible Study
  • Old Testament Literature
  • Biblical Anthropology
  • And additional advanced topics

Ready to begin?

Review admissions information and submit the online registration form for the 2026–2027 academic term.

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