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Chapala Theological Seminary offers 65 free online Bible and theology courses, in English, Spanish, and French. Every course includes bilingual lessons and a self-graded review. See Program Requirements for how courses combine into the seminary's four credential tracks.
Foundation Courses
Every student begins with these seven courses. Once complete, the rest of the catalog opens.
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Historia ya Kanisa
A survey of church history from the apostolic era to the present.
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Uinjilisti
A biblical and practical course on personal evangelism and sharing the gospel.
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Utangulizi wa Agano Jipya
A survey of the New Testament from the Gospels through Revelation, tracing the life of Christ and the early church.
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Utangulizi wa Agano la Kale
A chronological survey of the Old Testament from Genesis through Malachi, tracing the storyline of Scripture.
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Huduma za Kichungaji
A course on the biblical foundations and practical duties of pastoral ministry.
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Preaching (WiseSpeak)
An introduction to expository preaching using Wayne Cook's WiseSpeak method.
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Teolojia ya Kimfumo
A study of core Christian doctrine, including revelation, God, humanity, sin, salvation, the church, and last things.
Master of Divinity Required Core
These thirteen courses, together with the seven foundation courses, make up the M.Div.'s twenty-course required core.
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Matendo ya Mitume — Somo la Kina
A study of the book of Acts and the spread of the early church.
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Administration & Leadership
A course in church administration and pastoral leadership.
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Utetezi wa Imani (Apolojetiki)
A course in defending the Christian faith and answering common objections.
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Ushauri wa Kibiblia
A course in biblical counseling using Drakeford's ten steps.
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Elimu ya Kikristo
A course in the theory and practice of Christian education in the local church.
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Mwanzo — Somo la Kina
An in-depth study of the book of Genesis, from creation through the patriarchs.
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Hermeneutiki: Kufasiri Maandiko
Principles of biblical interpretation for accurately understanding and applying Scripture.
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Kuthamini Lugha za Biblia
An introduction to the value of biblical Hebrew and Greek for pastors, without requiring fluency.
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Mathayo — Somo la Kina
An in-depth study of the Gospel of Matthew.
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Zaburi
A study of the Psalms as prayer, praise, and instruction for the life of faith.
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Waraka kwa Warumi
A verse-by-verse study of Paul's letter to the Romans.
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Misheni ya Ulimwengu
A biblical and practical study of world missions and cross-cultural ministry.
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Ibada ya Kikristo
A biblical and practical study of Christian worship.
Electives
Additional courses open to all students once the seven foundation courses are complete.
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1 Petro — Somo la Kina
An in-depth study of the first epistle of Peter.
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Wahusika wa Biblia
A study of key figures throughout Scripture and the lessons of their lives.
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Wahusika wa Biblia II
A second course studying additional figures throughout Scripture.
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Mifano ya Biblia
The parables of the prophets and of Jesus, how to read them, and how to preach them.
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Ukuaji wa Kanisa
A course on biblical principles for healthy church growth.
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Hali za Ushauri wa Kichungaji
A course applying biblical counseling to specific pastoral situations.
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Madhehebu Potofu na Dini za Ulimwengu
A survey of major cults and world religions from a Christian perspective.
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Mpango wa Huduma ya Mashemasi kwa Familia
A course on organizing deacon ministry around caring for church families.
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Kuhubiri Mafundisho
A course in preaching that clearly teaches Christian doctrine.
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Kuhubiri kwa Kiinjilisti
A course in preaching for evangelistic effect.
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Wagalatia — Somo la Kina
An in-depth study of Paul's letter to the Galatians.
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Jinsi Tulivyoipata Biblia
A course on the transmission, canon, and translation history of the Bible.
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Joshua Intensive
An in-depth study of the book of Joshua.
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Kuhubiri kwa Masimulizi
A course in preaching narrative Scripture as story.
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Maadili ya Kichungaji na ya Kikristo
A course in Christian ethics and its application to pastoral life and ministry.
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Teolojia ya Vitendo
A course applying theology to daily Christian living and ministry.
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Ukristo wa Kujitoa Kikamilifu
A course on radical discipleship and wholehearted commitment to Christ.
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Ufunuo — Somo la Kina
An in-depth study of the book of Revelation.
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Ruthu na Esta
A study of the books of Ruth and Esther.
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The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
A study of the person and work of the Holy Spirit.
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Injili ya Yohana
An in-depth study of the Gospel of John.
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Maisha ya Kristo
A harmonized study of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ across the Gospels.
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Torati (Vitabu Vitano vya Musa)
An in-depth study of the first five books of the Bible.
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The Pentecostal & Charismatic Movement
A study of the history, theology, and practice of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movement.
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Dini za Ulimwengu
A survey of the major world religions from a Christian perspective.
Pentecostal–Charismatic Electives
Imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo haya kwa wanafunzi walio ndani yake. Inahesabiwa kikamilifu kama kozi ya kuchagua kwa tuzo za CTS; inafunguliwa baada ya kozi za msingi.
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Historia na Maendeleo ya Upentekoste
Kozi ya kuchagua ya muda, imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo ya Kipentekoste na ya Karismatiki.
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Teolojia ya Kipentekoste na ya Karismatiki
Kozi ya kuchagua ya muda, imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo ya Kipentekoste na ya Karismatiki.
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Roho Mtakatifu, Karama za Roho na Kupambanua
Kozi ya kuchagua ya muda, imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo ya Kipentekoste na ya Karismatiki.
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Ibada, Uhubiri na Huduma ya Kipentekoste
Kozi ya kuchagua ya muda, imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo ya Kipentekoste na ya Karismatiki.
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Uongozi wa Kichungaji na Misheni ya Ulimwengu ya Kipentekoste
Kozi ya kuchagua ya muda, imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo ya Kipentekoste na ya Karismatiki.
Baptist–Congregational Electives
Imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo haya kwa wanafunzi walio ndani yake. Inahesabiwa kikamilifu kama kozi ya kuchagua kwa tuzo za CTS; inafunguliwa baada ya kozi za msingi.
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Historia ya Wabaptisti na Maendeleo ya Dhehebu
Kozi ya kuchagua ya muda, imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo ya Kibaptisti na ya Usharika.
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Teolojia ya Kibaptisti na Mafundisho Yake Bainifu
Kozi ya kuchagua ya muda, imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo ya Kibaptisti na ya Usharika.
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Utawala wa Kanisa kwa Usharika na Mfumo wa Kibaptisti
Kozi ya kuchagua ya muda, imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo ya Kibaptisti na ya Usharika.
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Ibada, Maagizo na Mahubiri ya Kibaptisti
Kozi ya kuchagua ya muda, imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo ya Kibaptisti na ya Usharika.
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Huduma ya Kichungaji, Misheni na Uongozi wa Kanisa wa Kibaptisti
Kozi ya kuchagua ya muda, imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo ya Kibaptisti na ya Usharika.
Methodist–Wesleyan–Nazarene Electives
Imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo haya kwa wanafunzi walio ndani yake. Inahesabiwa kikamilifu kama kozi ya kuchagua kwa tuzo za CTS; inafunguliwa baada ya kozi za msingi.
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John Wesley na Historia ya Umethodisti
Kozi ya kuchagua ya muda, imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo ya Kimethodisti, ya Kiwesley na ya Kinazarayo.
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Teolojia ya Kiwesley na Fundisho la Wokovu
Kozi ya kuchagua ya muda, imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo ya Kimethodisti, ya Kiwesley na ya Kinazarayo.
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Utakatifu, Utakaso na Ukamilifu wa Kikristo
Kozi ya kuchagua ya muda, imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo ya Kimethodisti, ya Kiwesley na ya Kinazarayo.
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Utawala, Ibada na Sakramenti za Kimethodisti na za Kinazarayo
Kozi ya kuchagua ya muda, imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo ya Kimethodisti, ya Kiwesley na ya Kinazarayo.
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Huduma ya Kichungaji, Uinjilisti na Misheni ya Ulimwengu ya Kiwesley
Kozi ya kuchagua ya muda, imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo ya Kimethodisti, ya Kiwesley na ya Kinazarayo.
Reformed–Presbyterian Electives
Imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo haya kwa wanafunzi walio ndani yake. Inahesabiwa kikamilifu kama kozi ya kuchagua kwa tuzo za CTS; inafunguliwa baada ya kozi za msingi.
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Historia ya Matengenezo ya Kanisa na Makanisa ya Kireformed
Kozi ya kuchagua ya muda, imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo ya Kireformed na ya Kipresbiteri.
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Teolojia ya Kireformed na Mafundisho ya Neema
Kozi ya kuchagua ya muda, imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo ya Kireformed na ya Kipresbiteri.
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Teolojia ya Agano, Maandiko na Maungamo ya Kireformed
Kozi ya kuchagua ya muda, imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo ya Kireformed na ya Kipresbiteri.
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Utawala, Ibada na Sakramenti za Kipresbiteri
Kozi ya kuchagua ya muda, imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo ya Kireformed na ya Kipresbiteri.
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Huduma ya Kichungaji, Uhubiri na Misheni ya Kireformed
Kozi ya kuchagua ya muda, imeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo ya Kireformed na ya Kipresbiteri.