Today's global economy demands leaders who excel as collaborators and innovators. Hayward University's Theology Degree offers students a comprehensive foundation in the knowledge, theories, and models relevant to the corporate world, while also providing opportunities to further develop theological training techniques and strategies. With a focus on preparing graduates to thrive in dynamic organizational contexts, this program guides students from theory to practical application, fostering a deep understanding of theology, processes, and products within today’s technology-driven environment.
Coursework emphasizes eight strategic managerial competencies - creating and maintaining domestic and international competitiveness; presenting and persuading for decision making; financing; hiring, motivating and managing; ethics and behavior; innovation; and managing processes. Grounded in the cross-cutting dimensions of globality, diversity and cross-cultural awareness; training in tools, techniques and strategies; and application to practice, it prepares graduates to operate in today’s dynamic organizational contexts.
Admitting students from all parts of the globe, socioeconomic strata, and cultural and social backgrounds, creating a student body that mirrors today’s diverse society, students study with highly-motivated students from around the world, sharing a desire for a quality education grounded in diverse perspectives, focused on cutting-edge theory and practical application.
A total of 36 credit hours are required to complete the degree. Students must complete a minimum of 8 courses. Each course is 9 weeks in length, and students earn 4 credits per course.
This program is designed to: Provide an understanding of the key sociological, psychological and organizational concepts and theories necessary for effective leadership and management. Cover the knowledge and skills needed to plan, structure, manage, and monitor organizations. Introduce methods for improving productivity, responsiveness, quality and customer/client satisfactionProvide in-depth knowledge of operational areas and their functions, processes and inter relationships.
Develop cross-cultural awareness and an understanding of the globality of today’s economy
Foster an ability to act creatively and be a driver for change. Instill an appreciation for the importance of legal and ethical behavior on the part of the organization and its members. Nurture student potential and promotes increased self-awareness and growth. Support the development of networks among peers from around the globe Successful graduates of the program will learn to:
• Theology model innovation
• Developing new Theology ideas
• Think and design systemically
• Manage the decision process
• Prepare economic analyses
• Position organizations for a competitive advantage
• Formulate strategic and tactical direction
• Understand the effective uses of technology
• Support and encourage a culture of innovation
• Manage conflict and foster collaboration
• Apply techniques for delegation and empowerment
• Understand influence of culture and globalization on organizations
• Work in groups and display enhanced interpersonal skills
• Effectively communicate within an organization
• Function in an ethical manner
• Take ownership of own personal and professional growth
The Hayward University is entirely online and is structured around three curricular components: Core Courses, Electives, and a final exam.The three components are described below. Students need to complete in total of 8 courses to get the degree, 6 from mandatory section and 2 from elective section.
Student orientation program
The Core consists of eight courses covering the theory, principles, concepts, and tools of the academic disciplines that undergird the field of theology. Taught from a global perspective, they build the competencies that students need whether they are involved in any. A total of 36 credit hours are required to complete the degree. Students must complete a minimum of 8 courses. Each course is 9 weeks in length, and students earn 4 credits per course.
BUTC5110 - Old Testament Theology
BUTC5111 - New Testament Theology
BUTC5112 - Biblical Hermeneutics
BUTC5113 - Pastoral Counseling
BUTC5114 - Research Methods in Theology
BUTC5115 - Thesis or Research Project
BUTC5116 - Systematic Theology I (The Doctrine of God)
BUTC5117 - Church History I (Early Church to Middle Ages)
BUTC5118 - Church History II (Reformation to Modern Era)
BUTC5119 - Wisdom Literature (Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes)
BUTC5120 - Systematic Theology II (Christology and Pneumatology)
BUTC5121 - Systematic Theology III (Ecclesiology and Eschatology)
BUTC5122 - Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke)
BUTC5123 - Pauline Epistles (Romans, Corinthians, etc.)
BUTC5124 - Theology of the Holy Spirit
BUTC5125 - Advanced Preaching (Homiletics II)
BUTC5126 - Church Administration and Leadership
BUTC5127 - Practical Ministry Internship
BUTC5128 - Biblical Theology
BUTC5129 - Introduction to Theology
BUTE5110 – Systematic Theology
BUTE5111 - Philosophical Theology
BUTE5112 - Church Leadership
BUTE5113 - Christian Ethics
BUTE5114 - Philosophy of Religion
BUTE5115 - Faith and Reason
BUTE5116 - Comparative Religion
BUTE5117 - Christian Worship and Liturgy
BUTE5118 - Apologetics
BUTE5119 - Youth Ministry
BUTE5120 - Introduction to Missions (Missiology)
BUTE5121 - Media and Communication in Ministry
BUTE5122 - Advanced Topics in Theology
MOTC6110 - Christology
MOTC6111 - Pneumatology (Study of the Holy Spirit)
MOTC6112 - Eschatology (Study of End Times)
MOTC6113 - Environmental Theology
MOTC6114 - Historical Theology
MOTC6115 - Feminist Theology
MOTC6116 - Advanced Biblical Hermeneutics
MOTC6117 - Systematic Theology I (Doctrine of God and Christology)
MOTC6118 - Church History and Historical Theology
MOTC6119 - New Testament Theology
MOTC6120 - Old Testament Theology
MOTC6121 - Ethics and Social Theology
MOTC6122 - Ecclesiology and Sacramental Theology
MOTC6123 - Practical Theology (Preaching, Counseling, and Worship)
MOTC6124 - Contemporary Theological Issues
MOTC6125 - Thesis or Dissertation Project
MOTE6110 - Liberation Theology
MOTE6111 - Black Theology
MOTE6112 - Postmodern Theology
MOTE6113 - Practical Theology
MOTE6114 - Sacramental Theology
MOTE6115 - Political Theology
MOTE6116 - Missiology
MOTE6117 - Spiritual Formation and Practices
MOTE6118 - Missiology and Evangelism
MOTE6119 - Theology of Mission and Church Growth
MOTE6120 - Christian Leadership and Ministry
MOTE6121 - Advanced Apologetics
POTC7110 - Medieval Theology
POTC7111 - Enlightenment Theology
POTC7112 - Contemporary Theological Movements
POTC7113 - Indigenous Theology
POTC7114 - Medical Ethics
POTC7115 - Global Ethics
POTC7116 - Advanced Theological Methodology
POTC7117 - Research Design and Methods in Theology
POTC7118 - Specialized Study in Biblical Theology
POTC7119 - Philosophy of Religion or Advanced Systematic Theology
POTC7120 - Advanced Studies in Church History or Historical Theology
POTC7121 - Theology in Contemporary Contexts (e.g., Feminist Theology, Liberation Theology)
POTC7122 - Finalize Dissertation Writing (Capstone Work)
POTE7110 - Business Ethics
POTE7111 - Theological Linguistics
POTE7112 - Narrative Theology
POTE7113 - Poetics and Theology
POTE7114 - Neurotheology
POTE7115 - Ecumenical Theology
POTE7116 - Liturgical Theology
POTE7117 - Theology and Interdisciplinary Studies (e.g., Science and Religion, Culture Studies)
POTE7118 - Theology of Mission and Ecumenism
POTE7119 - Advanced Biblical Languages (e.g., Syriac, Aramaic, or Coptic)
