Bachelor of Church History

BACHELOR OF
CHURCH HISTORY (B.CH.H.)

Exploring the Past, Shaping the Future of the Church

FLEXIBLE LEARNING

Study from anywhere in the world at your own pace.

LEARNING MATERIALS

Each course comes with outline and PDF books for easy understanding.

PRACTICAL MINISTRY

Ministry practicum and hands-on projects included in the program.

RESEARCH FOCUS

Develop research and writing skills through academic projects.

GLOBAL IMPACT

Prepare for local and global ministry with a Kingdom focus.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Bachelor of Church History (B.Ch.H.) is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the historical development of Christianity, the growth of the Church, and the lives and contributions of influential Christian leaders throughout the centuries. This program combines historical research, theological reflection, and the study of global Christianity to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for ministry, teaching, research, and leadership. Students explore the history of the early church, the Reformation, missionary movements, and contemporary Christian developments while gaining a greater appreciation for the Church’s heritage and its role in today’s world.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

COURSE STRUCTURE

Semester 1 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BCH 101	Introduction to Church History	3
BCH 102	History of Ancient Civilizations	3
BCH 103	Early Christian Doctrines	3
BCH 104	Latin Language Foundations	3
BCH 105	Introduction to Historical Research	3
BCH 106	Foundations of Christian Ethics	2

Semester 2 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BCH 107	The Apostolic Fathers	3
BCH 108	Roman Empire & the Rise of Christianity	3
BCH 109	Historical Theology I (Patristics)	3
BDI 110	Early Councils of the Church	3
BCH 111	Spiritual Formation in Historical Perspective	2
BCH 112	History of Persecutions & Martyrdom	3

Semester 3 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BCH 201	Development of Christian Liturgy	3
BCH 202	Church Fathers and Apologists	3
BCH 203	Historical Theology II (Christology)	3
BCH 204	Greek Language Foundations	3
BCH 205	Hermeneutics in Historical Context	3
BCH 206	Church & Society in Antiquity	2

Semester 4 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BCH 207	Monastic Movements in History	3
BCH 208	Medieval Church History I (500–1000 AD)	3
BCH 209	Doctrinal Controversies in the Middle Ages	3
BCH 210	Worship & Sacraments in Historical Development	2
BCH 211	Medieval Church History II (1000–1500 AD)	3
BCH 212	Elective I (World Religions in Historical Context / Jewish-Christian Relations)	3

Semester 5 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BCH 301	The Reformation Era I (Luther, Calvin, Zwingli)	3
BCH 302	Radical Reformation & Anabaptists	3
BCH 303	Historical Theology III (Reformation Doctrines)	3
BCH 304	Catholic Reformation & Council of Trent	3
BCH 305	Leadership in Church History	2
BCH 306	Elective II (Evangelism in History / Discipleship Movements)	3

Semester 6 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BCH 307	The Reformation Era II (England & Scotland)	3
BCH 308	Protestant Orthodoxy & Confessions	3
BCH 309	Historical Theology IV (Soteriology & Ecclesiology)	3
BCH 310	Apocalyptic Movements in Church History	2
BCH 311	Syriac & Aramaic Christianity	3
BCH 312	Elective III (10/40 Window in Historical Perspective / Global Outreach Movements)	3

Semester 7 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BCH 401	The Enlightenment & Christianity	3
BCH 402	Christianity in the Modern Era (18th–19th Century)	2
BCH 403	Historical Theology V (Modern Doctrinal Developments)	3
BCH 404	Apologetics in Historical Perspective	3
BCH 405	Research & Writing Methods in History	3
BCH 406	Elective IV (Church Planting in Historical Context / Missions History)	3

Semester 8 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BCH 407	Christianity in the Contemporary World (20th–21st Century)	3
BCH 408	Capstone Thesis / Research Project	3
BCH 409	Global Christianity & Ecumenical Movements	3
BCH 410	Elective V (Women in Church History / Revival Movements)	4
BCH 411	Elective VI (Intercultural and Interfaith Dialogue in History / Church & Environmental Ethics)	4

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Program Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)

Total Credit Hours: 136

Delivery Mode: Coursework + Research + Ministry Practicum

Teaching System: Semester System (Distance Learning)

Session Begin: 1st March and 1st September every year

Medium of Instruction: English Medium

Department: Theological and Biblical Studies

Faculty: Church History

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Applicant must hold a Diploma of Church History, or equivalent qualification from an approved institution.

Program Fees

Per Semester

USD $800

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Completion of 136 credit hours.
Passing of a comprehensive examination.
Completion and defense of a Bachelor’s thesis / major research project (15,000–20,000 words).
Demonstrated practical ministry impact project, such as:
o A church planting or mission strategy informed by historical study.
o A discipleship or leadership development program rooted in historical lessons.
o A community outreach or social engagement initiative with historical analysis.

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Bachelor of Church History