First Faith Theological Seminary (FFTS) offers several different academic programs. Each program is designed to help develop Spirit anointed leaders for Christian ministry through rigorous learning experiences that allow them to study and practice under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, and the mentorship of a highly qualified and talented faculty.

FFTS is designed for Christians who want to learn the Bible and live out the teachings of Christ. The academic programs are built on the fundamentals of the Christian faith but recognize the diversity that exists among God loving believers who accept the Bible as the inerrant, infallible, and inspired Word of God, and Christ Jesus as the only Savior.

Students applying to any academic program must be at least 21 years old and involved in a local church ministry (whether as a lay ministry volunteer or as a paid staff member).

Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min.) (Requirements)
(60 Credits of Intensive Ministry Study above the Associates Degree or 120 credit hours)
Requires a High School diploma as a prerequisite for admission to the program.

Curriculum (Required courses)
B-101/10. Old Testament Studies 4 credits.
B-120/30. New Testament Studies 4 credits.
B-20x. Fundamentals of Theology (choose one: 201-203). 4 credits.
Additional elective courses. 40 credits.
B-901. Credo. Thesis on personal doctrinal beliefs. 8 credits.

Bachelor of Theology (Th.B.) (Requirements)
(60 Credits of Intensive Theological Study above the Associates Degree or 120 credit hours)
Requires a High School diploma as a prerequisite for admission to the program.

Curriculum (Required courses)
B-20x. Fundamentals of Theology (choose one: 201-203). 4 credits.
B-245. Introduction to Christology. 4 credits.
B-301. Introduction to Ethics. 4 credits.
Additional elective courses. 40 credits.
B-901. Credo. Thesis on personal doctrinal beliefs. 8 credits.

Master of Ministry (M.Min.) (Requirements)
(40 Credits of Intensive Ministry Study)
Requires a Bachelors Degree as a prerequisite for admission to the program.

Curriculum (Required courses)
M-101/02. Understanding the Old Testament. 4 credits.
M-110/12. Understanding the New Testament. 4 credits.
M-20x. Systematic Theology (choose one: 201-204) 4 credits.
Additional elective courses. 28 credits.
M-901. Masters Thesis (Optional). Thesis on pastoral ministry. (8 credits.)
[Thesis replaces two elective courses above (8 credits).]

Master of Theology (Th.M.) (Requirements)
(40 Credits of Intensive Ministry Study)
Requires a Bachelors Degree as a prerequisite for admission to the program.

Curriculum (Required courses)
M-20x Systematic Theology (choose one: 201-204). 4 credits.
M-24x Historical Jesus (choose one). 4 credits.
M-300 Christian Ethics (choose one). 4 credits.
Additional courses in Theology (choose two: 205-295). 8 credits.
Additional elective courses. 12 credits.
M-901 Masters Thesis (Required). Thesis on a theological doctrine. 8 credits.

Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) (Requirements)
(Doctorate by Dissertation)
Requires a recognized Masters Degree as a prerequisite for admission to the program.
[ Intended for Christian religious professionals. ]

First Faith Theological Seminary follows the British educational model in its Doctorate-by-Dissertation program. Participants pursuing the Th.D. degree shall complete a ten-phase process equivalent to typical work beyond the Master’s degree in a traditional doctoral program which shall include —

Determination of the Dissertation Topic
Theological School Faculty Approval
Dissertation Research Methods & Development Approval
Obtain Research Methods Approval
Initial Dissertation Writing Effort and Submission
Dissertation Committee Evaluation and Critique
Dissertation Defense
Rewrite/Modifications to the Initial Dissertation Text
Submission of Completed Dissertation, Ready for Publication
Final Approval — Degree Award

No transfer credit shall be applicable toward this degree, neither shall there be any credit for “work experience” or “life experience.” This is an earned degree and the development of a doctoral dissertation is a major and significant academic effort.

Design Your Own Degree Plan
Your education should be a reflection of who you are, where you’ve been and where you’re heading. FFTS gives you the freedom to design an individualized program of study- called a concentration- that meets YOUR educational and professional goals. You can choose from hundreds of courses offered by FFTS to create a program of study that meets your needs. Please contact us for more information at Firstfaiththeologicalseminary@gmail.com

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Pastor Mentor Contract

Chaplaincy is a transformative service for not only those being served, but those serving as well. The importance of Chaplaincy is vital for Christians everywhere.

Course Summary:
This course thoroughly equips the Christian with basic understandings and skills to effectively minister as a chaplain or minister to “hurting people”.

This Course is for Christians or Christian ministers sensing a call to Chaplaincy or those who just want to be more effectively equipped to help hurting people. You will learn the basics of chaplaincy and acquire the necessary skills for effective ministering in crisis situations: grief-and-loss, death & dying, traumatic and suicide situations.

Learn at Your Own Pace:
This is a self-paced online course: you can complete it at your own pace and timing (no completion date or deadline)

The online video lectures included in your course will be your classroom portion of the program. Even though book reading is a requirement for course completion. It should be considered homework. Some topics in the lectures may also be expanded upon in the book, while others may not be covered. As a result, the video and study book should be studied separately, with text supporting those topics not covered in the video. Be sure to take notes during the lectures. Some things discussed during classes may be on the final exam.

The Topics in this Module Includes:

• Introduction to Industrial Chaplaincy
• Chaplains and Volunteers in Prison
• Duties of the Emergency Service Chaplain
• Emergency Protocols
• Pastoral Confidentiality and Ethics
• Dealing with Suicidal People
• Death Notifications
• Biblical Counseling 101
• The Building Blocks of Counseling
• Gathering Information – Part 1
• Gathering Information – Part 2
• Personal Assessment Form
• Critical Situational Stress
• Traumatic Stress Reactions and Children
• Grief and Bereavement
• Preparing for Approaching Death
• Healing Conversations
• Contraband and Search Procedures
• Anatomy of a Setup