Online Degrees and Courses

The Certificate in Theology, available online, is suited for students who desire more Bible training to serve in the local church. This program is for students who have either already completed a degree in another field of study and are looking to add Biblical studies to their perspective or students who want to lay a Biblical foundation in their lives.

Through this Certificate, students can easily go on to complete an Associate of Theology degree or Associate in Church Leadership degree at Portland Bible College. Biblical knowledge and Christian Doctrine form the basis of this certificate. Students, then choose their electives from a series of different emphases based on their personal calling or ministry work.

For those intent on completing their Certificate of Theology, the Certificate Petition form must be completed by January 15th of the Spring in which you wish to receive your certificate. A $25 fee will be added to your account. Certificates will be mailed to recipients in the Summer.

A minimum of 32 credits are necessary to receive this certificate.

Students can complete the Associate of Theology completely online. The Associate of Theology degree is suited for the student who desires more Bible training for the purpose of serving in the local church. The program offers a wide range of courses relevant to lay-pastoral and educational ministries in the local church. Bible knowledge, Christian doctrine and practical training form the basis of the core curriculum.

A minimum of 64 credits are necessary to fulfill the degree requirements.

Applicants for this program must be over the age of 25 and currently have significant ministerial involvement. A background in formal ministerial training is helpful. Acceptance into the Church Leadership Program is by special application only. Those desiring acceptance into this program need to submit a letter of request; a resume of educational and ministerial experience and a statement from the applicant’s pastor regarding past and future leadership involvement. This is a highly flexible program that allows students to develop several emphases in church leadership, Biblical studies, world missions and youth ministry. A total of 64 credits are necessary to fulfill this degree’s requirements.

The four year program that leads to a Bachelor of Theology degree is suited for the student who desires more Bible training for the purpose of serving in the local church. The program offers a wide range of courses relevant to Bible knowledge, Christian doctrine, pastoral ministry and practical training. A total of 128 credits are necessary to fulfill this degree’s requirements.

Old Testament Survey (2 credits)

Life of Christ (3 credits)

Pentateuch (3 credits)

Romans (2 credits)

Prison Epistles (2 credits)

Wisdom Literature (3 credits)

Minor Prophets (2 credits)

Major Prophets (3 credits)

Worldviews (2 Credits)

Homiletics (2 credits)

Leading People (2 credits)

Intro to Counseling (2 credits)

Advanced Counseling (2 credits)

Intro to Bible Study (1 credit)

Practicum (1credit)

Personal Discipline (2 credits)

Personal Evangelism (2 credits)

Passions & Values I (1 credit)

Bible Research (2 credits)

Ministry Apprenticeship (2 credits)

Hermeneutics (3 credits)

Human Development (3 credits)

Basic Doctrine (5 credits)

Worship in the Bible (2 credits)

Local Church (2 credits)

Advanced Theology (2 credits)

Online 2025 Offered Courses:

1/27/25 Enrollment Deadline * 1/28/25 Orientation Begins * 2/18/25 Add/Drop Deadline

New Testament Survey (2 credits)

Old Testament History (5 credits)

Acts (2 credits)

Kings and Prophets (2 credits)

Intro to Bible Study (1 credit)

Pauline Epistles (3 credits)

Hebrews (2 credits)

Writings of John (3 credits)

Apocalyptic Literature (3 credits)

Church History (3 credits)

Understanding Missions (1 credit)

Worship Ministry (1 credit)

Intro to Preaching (1 credit)

Prophetic Ministry (2 credits)

Pastoral Ministry (2 credits)

Vision Leadership (2 credits)

Decision Making (2 credits)

Building Leaders & Teams (2 credits)

Church Planting (1 credit)

Counseling Techniques (3 credits)

Practicum (1 credit)

Personal Finance (1 credit)

Passions and Values I (1 credit)

Ministry Apprenticeship (2 credits)

Social Responsibility (3 credits)

Marriage and Family (3 credits)

Holy Spirit (2 credits)

Doctrine of the Church (2 credits)

Covenants (3 credits)

**Rotate every other year

• Old Testament Survey (2 credits)
• New Testament Survey (2 credits)
• Bible Research (2 credits)
• Hebrews (2 credits)
• Kings and Prophets (2 credits)
• Passions & Values 1 (1 credit)
• Acts (2 Credits)
• Leading People (2 credits) *
• Intro to Counseling (2 credits) *
• Prison Epistles (2 credits) *