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                                                               Theological Seminary of Kentucky – Associates Level Curriculum

(All courses: 8 Weeks, 3 classes per week, 0.75 credits each, 18 contact hours total. Each week consists of 2 named theology lectures and 1 chaplaincy integration lesson.)

13.1 Theological Anthropology (Associates Level)
Week 1
Lecture 1: Creation Myths and the Genesis Account – Comparative Foundations | 0.75
Lecture 2: Humanity in God’s Image – Dignity and Purpose | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Pastor vs. Chaplain – Identity of Ministry | 0.75
Week 2
Lecture 1: The Fall of Humanity – Sin, Suffering, and Separation | 0.75
Lecture 2: Human Responsibility and Original Sin | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Chaplains in Law Enforcement – Serving in High-Stress Environments | 0.75
Week 3
Lecture 1: Anthropology and Church Divisions – Historical Perspectives | 0.75
Lecture 2: Anthropology in Eastern and Western Theologies | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: The Fire Chaplain Overview – Ministering in Crisis | 0.75
Week 4
Lecture 1: Anthropology of Christian Worship Practices – Body, Soul, Spirit | 0.75
Lecture 2: Liturgical and Cultural Expressions of Humanity Before God | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Prison Ministry Overview – Hope Behind Bars | 0.75
Week 5
Lecture 1: The Role of Culture in Theology – Human Institutions | 0.75
Lecture 2: Social Identity and Theological Formation | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: The Hospital Chaplain – Compassionate Presence | 0.75
Week 6
Lecture 1: The Church and Social Structures – Body of Christ in Society | 0.75
Lecture 2: The Image of God and Human Rights | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: The Hospice Chaplain – End-of-Life Care | 0.75
Week 7
Lecture 1: Anthropology and Modern Christianity – Contemporary Issues | 0.75
Lecture 2: Technology, Identity, and Human Theology | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: The Corporate Chaplain – Ministry in the Marketplace | 0.75
Week 8
Lecture 1: Conclusion and Final Recap of Christian Anthropology | 0.75
Lecture 2: Anthropology and Future Theological Directions | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Ecclesiastical Endorsement & Three Levels of Chaplaincy | 0.75
13.2 Christology (Associates Level)
Week 1
Lecture 1: Pre-Existence of Christ – Logos Theology | 0.75
Lecture 2: Christophanies in the Old Testament | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Professional Paid Chaplain – Vocational Calling | 0.75
Week 2
Lecture 1: The Incarnation – God Becomes Flesh | 0.75
Lecture 2: Hypostatic Union – Two Natures of Christ | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Volunteer/Reserve Chaplain – Faithful Service | 0.75
Week 3
Lecture 1: Christ and the Early Church Fathers | 0.75
Lecture 2: Councils and Creeds in Christology | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Visitation Chaplains – Ministry of Presence | 0.75
Week 4
Lecture 1: The Atoning Death of Christ | 0.75
Lecture 2: Resurrection and Ascension – Victory Over Death | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Chaplains in Prisons – When Arrested & Incarcerated Ministry | 0.75
Week 5
Lecture 1: Christ as Prophet, Priest, and King | 0.75
Lecture 2: Christ’s Teachings on the Kingdom of God | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: PREA Protocols and Chaplain’s Role | 0.75
Week 6
Lecture 1: Modern Christological Debates | 0.75
Lecture 2: Christ in Global Christianity | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Responding to Victims and Preserving Evidence | 0.75
Week 7
Lecture 1: Christ in Eschatology – The Returning King | 0.75
Lecture 2: Christ in Worship and Devotion | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Preventing Boundary Violations & Self-Evaluation | 0.75
Week 8
Lecture 1: Christ and Salvation – Final Reflections | 0.75
Lecture 2: Mystical Christology – Union with Christ | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Case Studies in Comparative Chaplain Duties | 0.75
13.3 Ecclesiology (Associates Level)
Week 1
Lecture 1: The Church in God’s Plan of Salvation | 0.75
Lecture 2: The Church as the Body of Christ | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Agency Confidentiality in Ministry | 0.75
Week 2
Lecture 1: Apostolic Succession and Church Authority | 0.75
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L.ecture 02: Sacraments and Ordinances of the Church | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: A Ministry of Presence – Being There in Crisis | 0.75
Week 3
Lecture 1: Worship and Liturgy in the Church | 0.75
Lecture 2: Governance: Bishops, Elders, Deacons | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Providing Comfort during Trauma & Crisis | 0.75
Week 4
Lecture 1: The Church and Social Justice | 0.75
Lecture 2: Missions and Evangelism through the Church | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Officer-Involved Shootings & Line of Duty Deaths | 0.75
Week 5
Lecture 1: Unity and Division in the Church | 0.75
Lecture 2: Ecumenism and Inter-Church Dialogue | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Visiting Sick & Injured, Callouts, Crisis Bags | 0.75
Week 6
Lecture 1: Pneumatology and the Church – Spirit as Guide | 0.75
Lecture 2: Charismatic Gifts in the Church | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Crisis Intervention & Next-of-Kin Notification | 0.75
Week 7
Lecture 1: Church Identity – Separation from the World | 0.75
Lecture 2: The Church and the Kingdom of God | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Victim Assistance & Special Event Support | 0.75
Week 8
Lecture 1: The Church in Eschatology – Bride of Christ | 0.75
Lecture 2: Recap and Final Reflection on Ecclesiology | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Spiritual Guidance and Care in Public Settings | 0.75
13.4 Soteriology (Associates Level)
Week 1
Lecture 1: God’s Holiness and the Problem of Sin | 0.75
Lecture 2: Covenants and the Story of Redemption | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Command Structures and Emergency Callouts | 0.75
Week 2
Lecture 1: Grace, Faith, and Repentance | 0.75
Lecture 2: Regeneration and Union with Christ | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Incident Command, Prison Riots, and Radio Traffic | 0.75
Week 3
Lecture 1: Atonement Theories – Substitution, Christus Victor | 0.75
Lecture 2: Justification by Faith – Paul and Beyond | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Ride-Alongs and Crisis Arrival Protocols | 0.75
Week 4
Lecture 1: Adoption into God’s Family | 0.75
Lecture 2: Sanctification and Holiness | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Confidentiality, Mandated Reporting, and Ethics | 0.75
Week 5
Lecture 1: Perseverance and Assurance of Salvation | 0.75
Lecture 2: Holiness and Spiritual Warfare | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Chaplain Uniforms, Badges, and Professional Conduct | 0.75
Week 6
Lecture 1: Salvation and the Church – Ecclesial Dimensions | 0.75
Lecture 2: Sacraments as Means of Grace | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Dealing with Suicidal Individuals – On-Scene Protocols | 0.75
Week 7
Lecture 1: Missional Soteriology – Evangelism | 0.75
Lecture 2: Discipleship and Spiritual Growth | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Death Notifications and Survivor Care | 0.75
Week 8
Lecture 1: Contemporary Debates in Soteriology | 0.75
Lecture 2: Final Reflections – Living Redeemed | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Biblical Counseling Foundations – Pastoral Care 101 | 0.75
13.5 Demonology (Associates Level)
Week 1
Lecture 1: The Nature of Angels and Demons | 0.75
Lecture 2: Satan’s Fall and the Rebellion of Spirits | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Building Counseling Relationships – Empathy & Non-Verbal Skills | 0.75
Week 2
Lecture 1: Demonology in the Old Testament | 0.75
Lecture 2: Demonic Influence in the Gospels | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Gathering Information – Listening, Observing, Productive Questioning | 0.75
Week 3
Lecture 1: Spiritual Warfare in the Early Church | 0.75
Lecture 2: Exorcism and Deliverance Traditions | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Personal Assessment Forms – PDA, DPP, and Family Information Tools | 0.75
Week 4
Lecture 1: The Devil’s Schemes – Biblical Strategies of Resistance | 0.75
Lecture 2: The Cross and Christ’s Victory Over Satan | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Biblical Process of Change – Repentance, Renewal, Maintaining Growth | 0.75
Week 5
Lecture 1: Demonology in Church History | 0.75
Lecture 2: Witchcraft, Superstition, and Christian Response | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Critical Incident Stress – Debriefing & Reactions | 0.75
Week 6
Lecture 1: Demonic Possession – Signs and Discernment | 0.75
Lecture 2: Healing and Deliverance in Modern Ministry | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Traumatic Stress and Children – Helping Families Through Grief | 0.75
Week 7
Lecture 1: Demonology and Pastoral Ministry | 0.75
Lecture 2: Boundaries in Spiritual Warfare | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Grief and Bereavement – Reactions, Referrals, Waves of Grief | 0.75
Week 8
Lecture 1: Demonology and Eschatology | 0.75
Lecture 2: Living in Victory Through Christ | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Preparing for Approaching Death – Bedside Ministry | 0.75
13.6 Eschatology (Associates Level)
Week 1
Lecture 1: The Study of Last Things – Biblical Foundations | 0.75
Lecture 2: Old Testament Prophecy and Fulfillment | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Healing Conversations – What to Say and What Not to Say | 0.75
Week 2
Lecture 1: Christ’s Teachings on the End Times | 0.75
Lecture 2: Signs of the Times – Historical Perspectives | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Counseling Recap – Applying Lessons to Chaplaincy | 0.75
Week 3
Lecture 1: The Millennium – Interpretive Views | 0.75
Lecture 2: The Great Tribulation | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Case Studies in End-of-Life Ministry | 0.75
Week 4
Lecture 1: The Rapture – Historical Interpretations | 0.75
Lecture 2: Judgment and Resurrection | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Trauma Recovery & Family Debriefing | 0.75
Week 5
Lecture 1: Heaven – The Eternal Kingdom | 0.75
Lecture 2: Hell – Eternal Separation from God | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Ministry to Families of the Deceased | 0.75
Week 6
Lecture 1: Eschatology and Worship – Anticipating Glory | 0.75
Lecture 2: Eschatology and Mission – Urgency of Evangelism | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Spiritual Debriefing for Chaplains | 0.75
Week 7
Lecture 1: The Return of Christ – Hope of the Church | 0.75
Lecture 2: The New Heaven and New Earth | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Practical Training in Crisis Response | 0.75
Week 8
Lecture 1: Final Reflections in Eschatology | 0.75
Lecture 2: Living in the Hope of Eternity | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Graduation Seminar – Ministry and the End-Time Hope | 0.75
13.7 Theology Proper (Associates Level)
Week 1
Lecture 1: Existence of God – Natural and Special Revelation | 0.75
Lecture 2: Attributes of God – Communicable & Incommunicable | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Suicide Callouts – Jumper, Man with a Gun, Safety Protocols | 0.75
Week 2
Lecture 1: The Trinity – Development of Doctrine | 0.75
Lecture 2: Heresies Refuted – Arianism, Modalism, Macedonianism | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Death Notifications – Compassionate Protocols | 0.75
Week 3
Lecture 1: God’s Decrees and Providence | 0.75
Lecture 2: The Theology of Prayer | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Biblical Counseling Foundations | 0.75
Week 4
Lecture 1: Creation and the Fall | 0.75
Lecture 2: Sovereignty and Human Responsibility | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Counseling Building Blocks – Empathy & Relationship | 0.75
Week 5
Lecture 1: The Problem of Evil – Theodicy | 0.75
Lecture 2: Pastoral Responses to Suffering | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Gathering Information – Listening Beyond Words | 0.75
Week 6
Lecture 1: Holiness and Love of God | 0.75
Lecture 2: Wrath and Mercy of God | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Personal Assessment Forms | 0.75
Week 7
Lecture 1: Worship and Doxology – Glorifying God | 0.75
Lecture 2: God’s Presence in the Church | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Biblical Process of Change | 0.75
Week 8
Lecture 1: Final Doctrinal Exam | 0.75
Lecture 2: Worship Plan Presentation | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Chaplain Debrief – Integrating Theology and Care | 0.75
13.8 Pneumatology (Associates Level)
Week 1
Lecture 1: The Person and Deity of the Holy Spirit | 0.75
Lecture 2: Spirit in Old & New Testaments | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Building Blocks of Counseling – Nonverbal Communication | 0.75
Week 2
Lecture 1: Regeneration and Indwelling | 0.75
Lecture 2: Sealing and Assurance | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Gathering Information – Active Listening & Halo Data | 0.75
Week 3
Lecture 1: Gifts of the Spirit | 0.75
Lecture 2: Fruit of the Spirit | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Personal Assessment Forms – PDA, Family Dynamics | 0.75
Week 4
Lecture 1: Order in Worship | 0.75
Lecture 2: Discernment and Testing the Spirits | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Biblical Process of Change | 0.75
Week 5
Lecture 1: Revival and Renewal | 0.75
Lecture 2: Historical and Contemporary Revivals | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Critical Situational Stress Counseling | 0.75
Week 6
Lecture 1: Spirit-Guided Mission | 0.75
Lecture 2: Spirit and Evangelism | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Traumatic Stress & Children’s Ministry | 0.75
Week 7
Lecture 1: Spirit in Global Christianity | 0.75
Lecture 2: Spirit and Eschatology | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Grief and Bereavement | 0.75
Week 8
Lecture 1: Practicum – Spirit Empowered Mission | 0.75
Lecture 2: Reflection and Final Assessment | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Preparing for Approaching Death | 0.75
13.9 Apologetics (Associates Level)
Week 1
Lecture 1: Mandate of Apologetics – 1 Peter 3:15 | 0.75
Lecture 2: Posture of Christian Defense | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Critical Stress Debriefing | 0.75
Week 2
Lecture 1: Classical Apologetics – Aquinas, Augustine | 0.75
Lecture 2: Evidential & Presuppositional Approaches | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Traumatic Stress and Children | 0.75
Week 3
Lecture 1: Reliability of Scripture | 0.75
Lecture 2: Historical Case for Resurrection | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Grief & Bereavement | 0.75
Week 4
Lecture 1: Problem of Evil | 0.75
Lecture 2: Moral Argument for God’s Existence | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Approaching Death – Chaplaincy Protocol | 0.75
Week 5
Lecture 1: Engaging World Religions | 0.75
Lecture 2: Answering Secularism | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Healing Conversations in Bereavement | 0.75
Week 6
Lecture 1: Digital Apologetics – Defending Faith Online | 0.75
Lecture 2: Public Witness in the Marketplace | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Counseling Recap – Grief & Crisis Ministry | 0.75
Week 7
Lecture 1: Evangelism Laboratory – Q&A | 0.75
Lecture 2: Practical Defense of the Gospel | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Roleplay Case Studies in Chaplaincy | 0.75
Week 8
Lecture 1: Evangelistic Talk Presentation | 0.75
Lecture 2: Final Apologetics Reflections | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Final Field Practicum | 0.75
13.10 Hermeneutics (Associates Level)
Week 1
Lecture 1: Inspiration and Canon of Scripture | 0.75
Lecture 2: Translations and Transmission | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Preparing for Approaching Death – Spiritual Readiness | 0.75
Week 2
Lecture 1: Genres of Scripture – Narrative, Law, Poetry | 0.75
Lecture 2: Context and the O-I-A Method (Observation-Interpretation-Application) | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Healing Conversations | 0.75
Week 3
Lecture 1: Historical-Grammatical Method | 0.75
Lecture 2: Typology and Symbolism | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Counseling Recap | 0.75
Week 4
Lecture 1: Theological Interpretation | 0.75
Lecture 2: Unity of Scripture | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Case Study Reflection | 0.75
Week 5
Lecture 1: Exegesis Laboratory – Practicum | 0.75
Lecture 2: Sermon Crafting Workshop | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Pastoral Case Reports | 0.75
Week 6
Lecture 1: Common Errors in Interpretation | 0.75
Lecture 2: Safeguards Against False Doctrine | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Ministerial Accountability | 0.75
Week 7
Lecture 1: Teaching for Transformation | 0.75
Lecture 2: Hermeneutics in Global Christianity | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Counseling Families in Grief | 0.75
Week 8
Lecture 1: Exegetical Paper Presentation | 0.75
Lecture 2: Final Teaching Practicum | 0.75
Chaplaincy Integration Lesson: Closing Chaplaincy Commissioning | 0.75

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