Christian Trust Open University

Total Curricula ( English, Telugu & Hindi Media)

(Diploma, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate and PhDs in the Courses of Divinity, Christian Studies, Humanities cum Missiology and Fine Arts cum Missiology)
Subject -1: Biblical Studies
Syllabus: Introduction/ Etymology, 66 Books and Silent Period of the Bible.
(Total: 1 Etymology +4 OT +1 Silent Period +4 NT Parts =10 Parts)
Subject-2: Theological or Philosophical Studies
Syllabus:(A) Systematic Theology’s 12 Items (Bibliology, Theology Proper, Christology, Pneumatology, Angelology, Anthropology, Hamartiology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology, Eschatology, Israelology and Misthology(B) Hermeneutics (C) Ethics (D) Discipleship(E) Philosophy or Contemporary Theology(F) World Beliefs/ Major Religions
Subject- 3: Historical Studies
Syllabus: Missionaries, Church,Indian Christian, Israel and the Bible/World History
Subject- 4:Practical Theology or Leadership and Missiology
Syllabus:(A) Evangelism Methods: Personal, Group/Public/Mass and Corporate evangelism etc.
(B) Homiletics (C) Methods of Preaching: Expository, Story Telling and Combined Method
(D) Counseling and Personality Development. (E) Apologetics
Subject -5: Language Studies (English, Hebrew and Greek)
Syllabus:(A) English (Lower Level for Telugu and Higher Level for English Medium), (B) Hebrew and (C) Greek Fundamentals. (Only for BCS, MCS, 2nd Year) (D) Technology in Ministry
Note: For Humanities and Missiology Course, above 5 Subjects’ Part One is given for the 1st 2 Years of Degree or PG 1st year. In the final year: Human Rights, Environmental Studies, Sociology, Management Skills and Technology are given.
For Divinity Course, the 1st Subject’s Parts 1 &2 + Remaining 4 Subjects’ part one is given.
For Christian Studies, all above 5 subjects’ part one and two are given.
Subject -6: Study Practical
Viva, Balancing Speech, Surveys (for Degrees) + Thesis (for PGs& Doctorates) + Book Writing for PhD
Subject -7: Faith, Discernment, Prayer and Testimony (Having the above things in one’s life (An aid to use the English Bible is given)
ADDRESS: Mr. Prasad Babu Nitta, B.com., M.A. (Eng.), M.A. Ph.D. (Christian Studies)
Chairman: Israel Prasad Gospel Trust, Eluru, West Godavari District
nitta.israel@yahoo.com Phone: (0) 9441640233, 9182137778 (pbnitta@gmail.com)

Eligibility, Qualifications and Durationfor/of the courses
1. Certificate in Biblical Studies (In around 6- 12 Months)
No Educational Qualification and no Age Limit is required for this
2. Diploma in Theology (In around One-Two Years) Below 10th and above 18 years
3. Bachelor of Christian Studies/ Divinity/ Humanities & Missiology (In around 2-3 years)
10th Standard + above 18 years
4. Master of Christian Studies/Divinity/Humanities & Missions (1 -3 years, Around 2 years)
Any Biblical or Secular Bachelor Degree
5. Doctor of Divinity/C.S./H.M. (After any Biblical Master Degree, 1-2 years) (Page- 3)
6. PhD in C.S./Div./H.M. (2-5 Years, around 3 years), After PG 3 years or Doctorate+2 years
7. Ordinations as Evangelists/ Pastor/ Reverend/ Bishop/ Social Activist to the Experienced.
Note: We provide ‘Lateral Entry’ facility and ‘Total Material’ to any Experienced and Eligible Persons to complete a course in one sitting by knowing their age and ability of study.

Subjects and Topics of Each Course:
1. Certificate in Biblical Studies (CBS):
Subject- Biblical Studies:(Total: 1 Etymology +4 OT +1 Silent Period +4 NT Parts =10 Parts)
Subject: Practical Theology or Leadership and Missiology
Syllabus: Evangelism Methods: (1) Personal, Group/Public/Mass and Corporate evangelism etc.
(2) Homiletics (3) Methods of Preaching: Expository, Story Telling and Combined Method
2. Diploma in Theology (D.Th.):
Subject- Biblical Studies: Total Syllabus: 1 Etymology +4 OT +1 Silent Period +4 NT Parts =10 Parts
Subject: Theological or Philosophical Studies, Discipleship and World Beliefs/ Major Religions
Subject- Historical Studies: The Bible, Israel History and Some Missionaries History
Subject- Practical Theology or Leadership and Missiology: (A) Evangelism Methods: Personal, Group/Public/Mass and Corporate evangelism etc. (B) Homiletics (C) Methods of Preaching: Expository, Story Telling and Combined Methods
3. B.Div. and M.Div. (Divinity):

(Total Curriculum First Parts only and Subject- 1: 1&2)
Syllabus: Introduction/ Etymology, 66 Books and Silent Period of the Bible.
(Total: 1 Etymology +4 OT +1 Silent Period +4 NT Parts =10 Parts)
Subject-2: Theological or Philosophical Studies
Syllabus:(A) Systematic Theology’s 12 Items(B) Hermeneutics
Subject- 3: Historical Studies
Syllabus: The Bible, Israel, Indian Christian and Some Missionaries cum Reformers’ History
Subject- 4: Practical Theology or Leadership and Missiology
Syllabus:(A) Evangelism Methods: Personal, Group/Public/Mass and Corporate evangelism etc.
(B) Homiletics (C) Counseling (D) Methods of Preaching: Expository, Story Telling and Combined Method
Subject -5: Language Studies (English, Hebrew and Greek)
Syllabus:(A) English (Lower Level for Telugu and Higher Level for English Medium),
4. BCS or B.Th. and MCS or M.Th. (Christian Studies Theology):
For Christian Studies, all above 5 subjects’ part one and two are given. All Subjects Mentioned in Curriculum 5 Parts (in addition with Major Religions in the World in Theo. Studies and World History in Historical Studies)
5. BHM and MHM (Humanities and Missiology): For the 1st Part Total – Total Divinity Subjects’ Topics, and For the 2nd 1. Music (Rhythm, Vocal & Tune) or 2. Shooting (Photo, Video & Editing) or 3. Arts (Drawing, Painting & Designing)
6. (Fine Arts and Missiology): For the First Part Total – Total Divinity Subjects’ Topics, and For the Second Part- Human Rights, Sociology, Environmental Studies, Missiology and Management cum Technology
7. Doctorates: 5- 7 Thises on Relevant PG s
8. PhD s: 5- 7 Thises on Relevant PGs and a Book Writing on Selected Topic