CATALOG OF CETEPP SEMINARY
Centre De Théologie Evangélique Et Pastorale
Center of Evangelical and Pastoral Theology
TRAINING LEADERS FOR MINISTRY
CETEPP
Haiti Address :
Centre De Théologie Evangélique Et Pastorale
HAUT DU CANAPE-VERT
3e Impasse Bremond
Pétion-Ville, Haiti
Website : Ceteppseminary.com
USA Address :
Mailing Address:
1856 N Nobhill Road # 304
Plantation, FL 33322
CENTRE DE THEOLOGIE EVANGELIQUE ET PASTORALE
Dr JEAN MARC DESIRE
FACULTY OF CETEPP
Dr. Jean Marc Désiré is a Communications Engineer (from Cleveland Institute of Electronics, Cleveland, Ohio). He is also a graduate of the Word of Life Bible Institute in Schroon Lake New York. After a BA in Theology and a Masters in Ministry, he obtained a second Masters in Divinity and a Doctorate in Ministry from Luther Rice University in Atlanta Georgia. Ordained since 1988 at Baptist Bible Church, Elkton Maryland, he is the founding pastor of the Haitian Evangelical Baptist Church of Canape-vert. He has exercised a fruitful pastoral ministry since 1989 both in Haiti and in various other countries.
Dr Joel Desire has a Diploma in Communication Engineering (Cleveland Institute of Electronics 1996). He graduated in Bible from Liberty University.(Lynchburg Virginia em 1996. He holds a bachelor and master of theology professor from Freedom Bible College and Seminary (Roger Arkansas, 2001) and a Doctorate . He has been founding pastor and associate of the Haitian Evangelical Baptist Church since 1985.
DR JEAN MARC DESIRE
My name is Jean marc Desire, I am originally from Haiti . I was ordained in the ministry in March 1988 at BAPTIST BIBLE CHURCH in Elkton, Maryland. That church under the leadership of Dr. Tom Berry called and conducted my ordination service prior to my returning to Haiti in 1989 to lead this ministry as a national missionary with Baptist Evangelistic Missionary Association in Columbus, Ohio.
I am the chairman and Pastor in charge of the Evangelical Haitian Baptist Churches, Inc... which is a Mission work founded in Haiti with a vision of reaching Haiti with the Gospel of Jesus-Christ through a ministry that meets spiritual , medical , social and educational needs . Where there was once nothing but despair, a new community of believers is praising the Lord today, changed by the Gospel of Christ and leaving behind everything that held them in bondage.Today, our mission work in Haiti includes four churches, two preaching points three Christian schools, a medical ministry, a Bible School and a Rescue Mission.
I hold a diploma in Broadcast engineering from Cleveland Institute of Electronics in Cleveland Ohio 1994. I have been ministering in Haiti since 1989, after seminary training in the USA at Word of Life New York in 1986, I earned a Bachelor in theology at Bethany Divinity College and Seminary in Alabama in 1994 and a Master of Ministry afterwards . I earned a Master of Divinity and a Doctorate of Ministry degree from Luther Rice University in Lithonia Georgia.
ABOUT OUR BIBLE SCHOOL ( On site and Online)
Early in 1994 I developed a course in the area of EFFECTIVE CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATION, and prepared a material of topical teaching around the subject to meet the needs of our Christian workers and others . A Bible Institute for Christian workers was born and I had the responsibility among many other things to teach Old & New Testament Bible Survey and Personal Evangelism to the core group of that new work.
In the year 2008 the ministry Bible School started focusing on training pastors and I became the Founder and Dean of our Bible School in Haiti, with the responsibility to teach , and improve the curriculum on a regular basis so as to prepare faithful workers to meet the spiritual needs of our community .
The Center of Evangelical and Pastoral Theology starts with a two- year school of ministry that provides an Associate of Pastoral Theology to every student that earned 60 credit hours and a Bachelor of Theology to students that earn 120 credIt hours.
The Centre de Theologie Evangelique et Pastorale is a BIBLE SCHOOL operating under the Mission organization THE EVANGELICAL HAITIAN BAPTIST CHURCHES , INC . registered with the Department of Religious Affairs of Haiti since 1968 and Incorporated in the State of Florida. USA . It is a certified member of Association of Independent Christian Colleges and Seminaries in Saint Charles Missouri , and ACCREDITING COMMISSION FOR BIBLICAL HIGHER EDUCATION in Houston Texas.
Dr Jean marc Desire ,Director and Founder of the School is a missionary serving in Haiti since 1989 under BAPTIST EVANGELISTIC MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION IN Columbus , Ohio
Paul wrote to Timothy :
“ And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also” ( 2 Tim 2:2) .
Afte all these years of ministry we do have proofs that keep us convinced that it is by multiplying our leaders we can leave behind a legacy for the next generation that will need to do their part in the unfinished task of world evangelization.
Our School Centre de Theologie Evangelique et Pastorale is affiliated with the mission Board : Baptist Evangelistic Missionary Association, Columbus, Ohio 43232
Degree Programs
Our program :
We offer a two-year program that takes into account the following courses:
1-Method of Bible Study and rules of interpretation / 6 credits
2-Overview of the Old Testament / 3 credits
3-Overview of the New Testament / 3 credits
4-Biblical Preaching and Pastoral Ministry / 6 credits
5-Biblical Doctrine / 3 credits
6-Personal Spiritual Life / 3 credits
7-Ministry of the Church, Administration and Teaching / 6 credits
8-Pedagogical methods and principles / 3 credits
9-History of the Church 1 and 2/6 credits
10- Missions, Evangelization and Discipleship / 6 credits
11- Hebrew of the Old Testament / 3 credits
12- New Testament Greek / 3 credits
13- Daniel and Apocalypse / 6 credits
14- Ministerial internship / 3 credits
TOTAL ……………………………………… 60 credits
At the end of the two-year program, a student who has completed all the courses and obtained a satisfactory general average is entitled to an Associate Degree in Pastoral Theology.
Associate of Pastoral Theology
Bachelor’s Programs
Bachelor ofBiblical Studies
Bachelor of Theology
Bachelor of Christian Counseling
Bachelor of leadership
Bachelor in Christian Education
Bachelor of Ministry
Master’s Program
Master of Biblical Studies
Master of Theology
Master of Christian Counseling
Master of Christian leadership
Master of Theology in Christian Education
Master of Ministry
Master of Christian Administration
Master of Apologetics
M.Div. - Master of Divinity Program New!
Doctorate Programs
Th.D. – Doctor of Theology
Doctor of Biblical Studies
Doctor of Theology
Doctor of Christian Counseling
Doctor of Christian Education
Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Christian Administration
Doctor of Christian leadership
D.D. – Doctor of Divinity
Custom program, by special request only.
ADMINISTRATION OF CETEPP
Conseil d'administration | Formation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACCREDITATION, AFFILIATION AN RECOGNITION
The Center for Evangelical and Pastoral Theology was founded in 2009 in Pétion Ville Haiti. CETEPP is a member of the Association of Independent Christian Colleges and Seminaries based in St. Louis, Missouri. United States of America.
The CENTRE DE THEOLOGIE EVANGELIQUE ET PASTORALE is accredited by ACCREDITING COMMISSION FOR BIBLICAL HIGHER EDUCATION headquartered in Houston Texas, United States of America.
Website: www.acbhe.org/members/
Accrediting Commission
CENTRE DE THEOLOGIE EVANGELIQUE ET PASTORALE is acrredited by NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE ASSOCIATION a Louisville , Kentucky ( USA). https://www.n-b-c-a.com/
The National Bible College Association provides non-governmental recognition and certification by way of providing accredited status to small, private, independent Christian institutions of higher learning. By way of its membership and status with the National Bible College Association , le CENTRE DE THEOLOGIE EVANGELIQUE ET PASTORALE is a recognized, endorsed and accredited institution of higher learning dedicated to the principles of the Kingdom of God and the effectual nurture and training of Ministers throughout the United States and abroad.
Legal status
The CENTRE DE THEOLOGIE EVANGELIQUE ET PASTORALE is an Institution of Religious Education incorporated and organized under the laws of the State of Florida, United States of America. This institution is recognized as such and empowered to carry out its mission of theological, evangelical and pastoral formation of church leaders and Christian workers.All certificates, diplomas and degrees obtained at Cetepp are strictly of an ecclesiastical nature and the acceptance of Cetepp credits by another institution is left to the discretion of said institution.
The CENTRE DE THEOLOGIE EVANGELIQUE ET PASTORALE is a member of the Missionary Association BAPTIST EVANGELISTIC MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION based in Columbus, Ohio.Website: www.bemamissions.org.
BEMA has global representation in 30 countries and exists to bring the gospel to all corners of the earth.
STATEMENTS OF FAITH OF
CENTRE DE THEOLOGIE EVANGELIQUE ET PASTORALE
Our beliefs:
We seek to establish our beliefs and practices on Biblical teachings. So we believe in the main doctrines of the reformation and of the biblical evangelical churches. In relation to some current theological positions, we do not teach research or individual practice of charismatic gifts. We believe in the rapture of the church before the tribulation and the return of the Lord before the Millennium.
While recognizing the important contribution of women in the Church in many other areas of the Lord's work, we do not believe that they are called to occupy the pastoral position.
This doctrinal statement does not exhaust the extent of our faith. The Bible is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice.
The Holy Scriptures
We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men supernaturally inspired; that it has truth without any admixture of error for its matter and therefore is, and shall remain to the end of the age, the only complete and final revelation of the will of God to man, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinions should be tried.
(A) By the Holy Bible we mean that collection of sixty-six books from Genesis to Revelation which, as originally written, is the true, pure, and preserved Word of God.
(B) By inspiration we mean that the books of the Bible were written by holy men of old, as they were moved by the Holy Spirit, in such a definite way that their writings were supernaturally and verbally inspired and free from error, as no other writings have ever been or ever will be inspired. (II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:20-21)
God
We believe that there is one, and only one, living and true God, an infinite intelligent Spirit, the Maker and Supreme Ruler of heaven and earth, inexpressibly glorious in holiness, and worthy of all possible honor, confidence, and love; that in the unity of the Godhead there are three persons -the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit-equal in every divine perfection and executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; II Corinthians 13:14; John 14:10, 26)
The Person and Work of Christ
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man without ceasing to be God, having been begotten by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary in order that He might reveal God and redeem sinful men. (Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; Luke 1:35; John 1:1-2, 14; II Corinthians 5:19-21; Galatians 4:4-5; Philippians 2:5-8)
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ accomplished our redemption through His death on the cross as a representative, vicarious, substitutionary sacrifice; and that our justification is made sure by His literal, physical resurrection from the dead. (Acts 2:18-36; Romans 3:24-25; I Peter 2:24; Ephesians 1:7; I Peter 1:3-5)
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ ascended to Heaven and is now exalted at the right hand of God where, as our High Priest, He fulfills the ministries of Representative, Intercessor, and Advocate. (Acts 1:9-10; Hebrews 9:24; 7:25; Romans 8:34; I John 2:1-2)
The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit is a Person Who convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment; and that He is the Supernatural Agent in regeneration, baptizing all believers into the body of Christ, indwelling and sealing them unto the day of redemption. (John 16:8-11; Romans 8:9; I Corinthians 12:12-14; II Corinthians 3:6; Ephesians 1:13-14)
We believe that He is the Divine Teacher Who assists believers to understand and appropriate the Scriptures and that it is the privilege and duty of all the saved to be filled with the Spirit. (Ephesians 1:17-18; 5:18; I John 2:20, 27)
We believe that God is sovereign in the bestowal of spiritual gifts to every believer. God uniquely uses evangelists, pastors, and teachers to equip believers in the assembly in order that they can do the work of the ministry. (Romans 12:3-8; I Corinthians 12:4-11, 28; Ephesians 4:7-12)
We believe that the sign gifts of the Holy Spirit, such as speaking in tongues and the gift of healing, were temporary. We believe that speaking in tongues was never the common or necessary sign of the baptism or filling of the Holy Spirit and that ultimate deliverance of the body from sickness or death awaits the consummation of our salvation in the resurrection, though God frequently chooses to answer the prayers of believers for physical healing. (I Corinthians 1:22; 13:8; 14:21-22)
The Fallen Nature of Man
We believe that man was created in the image and likeness of God, but that in Adam’s sin the human race fell, inherited a sinful nature, and became alienated from God; and, that all men are sinners by birth and by choice, and, of themselves, utterly unable to remedy their lost condition. (Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 3:22-23; 5:12; 6:23 ; Ephesians 2:1-3; 4:17-19)
Salvation
We believe that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, Whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins (John 1:12; Ephesians 1:7; 2:8-10; I Peter 1:18-19), and that in order to be saved, sinners must be born again; that the new birth is a new creation in Christ Jesus; that it is instantaneous and not a process.
The Eternal Security and Assurance of Believers
We believe that all the redeemed, once saved, are kept by God’s power and are thus secure in Christ forever. (John 6:37-40; 10:27-30; Romans 8:1, 38-39; I Corinthians 1:4-8; I Peter 1:4-5)
We believe that it is the privilege of believers to rejoice in the assurance of their salvation through the testimony of God’s Word which, however, clearly forbids the use of Christian liberty as an occasion to the flesh. (Romans 13:13-14; Galatians 5:13; Titus 2:11-15)
The Church
We believe that the local church, which is the body and the espoused bride of Christ, is solely made up of born again persons. (I Corinthians 12:12-14; II Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 1:22-23; 5:25-27)
We believe that the establishment and continuance of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament Scriptures. (Acts 14:27; 20:17, 28-32; I Timothy 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-11)
We believe in the autonomy of the local church, free of any external authority or control. (Acts 13:1-4; 15:19-31; 20:28; Romans 16:1, 4; I Corinthians 3:9, 16; 5:4-7, 13; I Peter 5:1-4)
We recognize water baptism and the Lord’s Supper as the Scriptural ordinances of obedience for the church in this age. (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:41-42; 18:18; I Corinthians 11:23-26)
Separation
We believe that all the saved should live in a manner that does not bring reproach upon their Savior and Lord; and that separation from all religious apostasy, all worldly and sinful pleasures, practices, and associations is commanded of God. (Romans 12:1-2; 14:13; II Corinthians 6:14-7:1; II Timothy 3:1-5; I John 2:15-17; II John 9-11)
The Second Advent of Christ
We believe in that “blessed hope,” the personal, imminent return of Christ Who will rapture His Church prior to the seven-year tribulation period. At the end of the Tribulation, Christ will personally and visibly return with His saints to establish His earthly Messianic Kingdom which was promised to the nation of Israel. (Psalm 89:3-4; Daniel 2:31-45; Zechariah 14:4-11; I Thessalonians 1:10; 4:13-18; Titus 2:13; Revelation 3:10; 19:11-16; 20:1-6)
The Eternal State
We believe in the bodily resurrection of all men—the saved to eternal life, and the unsaved to judgment and everlasting punishment. (Matthew 25:46; John 5:28-29;11:25-26; Revelation 20:5-6, 12-13)
We believe that the souls of the redeemed are at death absent from the body and present with the Lord, where in conscious bliss they await the first resurrection when spirit, soul, and body are reunited to be glorified forever with the Lord. (Luke 23:43; II Corinthians 5:8; Philippians 1:23; 3:21; I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 20:4-6)
We believe that the souls of unbelievers remain after death in conscious punishment and torment until the second resurrection when, with soul and body reunited, they shall appear at the Great White Throne Judgment and shall be cast into the Lake of Fire, not to be annihilated, but to suffer everlasting conscious punishment and torment. (Matthew 25:41-46; Mark 9:43-48; Luke 16:19-26; II Thessalonians 1:7-9; Jude 6-7; Revelation 20:11-15)
The Personality of Satan
We believe that Satan is a person, the author of sin, and the cause of the fall of man; that he is the open and declared enemy of God and man; and that he shall be eternally punished in the Lake of Fire. (Job 1:6-7; Isaiah 14:12-17; Matthew 4:2-11; 25:41; Revelation 20:10)
Creation
We believe in the Genesis account of creation and that it is to be accepted literally, not allegorically or figuratively; that man was created directly in God’s own image and after His own likeness; that man’s creation was not a matter of evolution or evolutionary change of species, or developments through interminable periods of time from lower to higher forms; that all animals and vegetable life were made directly; and that God’s established law was that they should bring forth only after their kind. (Genesis 1-2; Exodus 20:11)
Civil Government
We believe that God has ordained and created all authority consisting of three basic institutions: (1) the home, (2) the church, and (3) the state. Every person is subject to these authorities, but all (including the authorities themselves) are answerable to God and are governed by His Word.
God has given each institution specific Biblical responsibilities and has balanced those responsibilities with the understanding that no institution has the right to infringe upon the other. The home, the church, and the state are equal and sovereign in their respective Biblically assigned spheres of responsibility under God. (Romans 13:1-7; Ephesians 5:22-24; Hebrews 13:17; I Peter 2:13-14)
Unchaste Conduct
We believe that God has commanded that no intimate physical activity be engaged outside of a marriage between a man and a woman. We believe that any form of perversion of God’s original intent for a physical relationship between a husband and wife is sinful. (Genesis 2:24; 19:5, 13; 26:8-9; Leviticus 18:1-30; Romans 1:26-29; I Corinthians 5:1; 6:9; I Thessalonians 4:1-8; Hebrews 13:4)
Abortion
We believe that human life begins at conception and that the unborn child is a living human being. (Job 3:16; Psalm 51:5; 139:14-16; Isaiah 44:24; 49:1, 5; Jeremiah 1:5, 20:15-18; Luke 1:44)
Missions
We believe that the command to give the Gospel to the world is clear and unmistakable and this commission was given to the churches. (Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:46-48; John 20:21; Acts 1:8, II Corinthians 5:20)
Giving
We believe that every Christian, as a steward of that portion of God’s wealth entrusted to him, is obligated to support his local church financially. We believe that God has established the tithe as a basis for giving, but that every Christian should also give other offerings sacrificially and cheerfully to the support of the church, the relief of those in need, and the spread of the Gospel. We believe that a Christian relinquishes all rights to direct the use of the tithe or offering once the gift has been made. (Genesis 14:20; Proverbs 3:9-10; Acts 4:34-37; I Corinthians 16:2; II Corinthians 9:6-7; Galatians 6:6;Ephesians 4:28; I Timothy 5:17-18; I John 3:17)
Academic and Financial Policies
The Center for Evangelical and Pastoral Theology is a higher education school whose main mission is the education of church leaders in the Haitian evangelical community.
CETEPP exists to teach the scriptures in such a way that they can be presented effectively and passionately to the world in need. The Lord has a place in his service for each of his children. It is our joy to collaborate with local churches to make known the will of God, to form oneself in it and then to find a ministry adapted to his gifts and convictions.
We are also happy to welcome those who do not yet know their professional orientation, but who desire to approach God and become more useful in his service. The programs at CETEPP have three goals:
1) Deepen your biblical knowledge
2) Training in service
3) Develop your relationship with God
Conditions of admission.
To be admitted to one of the CETEPP programs, the student must meet the following conditions:
1- Have completed an admission application form provided by the Institute;
2- Prepare for a personal and mandatory interview;
3- The School requires that the candidate has a High School diploma. Exceptional adult applicants who do not have a High school diploma will present an Essay on a subject proposed by the school. This work will be read and corrected by a committee responsible for deciding on the intellectual, moral and spiritual qualifications of the said applicant.
4- All other applicants must submit the following documents
a) Copy of Highs chool diploma or school transcript a GED is also accepted.
b) A letter of recommendation from their Pastor or the committee of their local church;
Since the orientation of CETEPP is preparation for Christian service, we ask that each student have a clear testimony of conversion, that they be baptized and recommended by their local church. Of course, you also have to be able to pay for your studies.
Certificates ,Diplomas and Degrees
Three awards sanction studies at CETEPP
1- A certificate is obtained after completing each course
2- A certificate is obtained after having successfully completed one year of studies
3- The degree of studies in pastoral theology is obtained after having successfully completed two years of study.
4- Certificates, diplomas and degrees are recognized through our accredited associations.To receive a certificate,a diploma or degree , the student must have received an above average mark for each course in the program.
If you have studied elsewhere, you may be able to transfer the credit units you obtained to another institution provided it is approved by the administration. In such a case, please consult us and possibly send us a certified copy of your transcripts.
Other study possibilities:
Knowing that some people cannot attend on site classesfor professional, family or other reasons, CETEPP prepares audio-visual courses that can be taken either individually or in groups in their local church. We are also custodians of quality correspondence and online courses. Please contact us for currently available courses.
STUDENT LIFE
Course attendance and punctuality:
A student who arrives after the bell rings are considered late. A total of three late is considered an absence, and a 30-minute delay is considered an absence. A student who is absent for a total of 1/3 of the hours allocated to a module will resume the module. The teacher will impose the penalty which is a reduction of 2% of the final mark for each absence beyond the allocated limit. In the event of illness or force majeure, the absence will not be penalized.
Probation
A student who, during his studies, has not been able to maintain the minimum general average of 2 out of 4, or a C, will be placed on probation. Probation is a period during which a student is required to make additional efforts to raise the level of his or her GPA to a minimum of 2.0. This probation period cannot go beyond 3 modules.
Homework and exams
Examinations, theological papers, oral presentations etc. are an important part of the learning process.
These assignments must be carried out according to the schedule fixed by the professor. For any homework submitted late, the teacher deducts 5% of the student's grade for the first day of delay and an additional point for each subsequent day. After seven days the assignment will no longer be accepted. A student can take an exam again if his absence has been justified; the student who failed an exam will retake it after payment of a fine. Only extenuating circumstances can allow a student to be accepted for an examination at a later date.
Schedule of Classes,Use of the Library
The schedule of classes on site is Monday , Tuesday and Thursday from 5PM to 6 PM. All of the classes can be taken online as well. CETEPP has an on-site consultation library. The opening hours are Friday 4PM to 8PM; Saturday from 8AM to 2 PM. For the rules of the Library, please see the librarian in charge.
Sanctions:
The following sanctions may be imposed in cases of discipline:
1) Letter of blame.
2) Disciplinary proof
3) Suspension
4) Demerit letter
5) Expulsion or removal
Dismissal for academic reasons
If no significant progress is recorded during the probationary period, the student may be dismissed from CETEPP. A readmission is still possible after a period of two semesters in the event that the conditions causing his dismissal no longer exist. You can only be readmitted to CETEPP once.
Expulsion for criminal reasons
A student who has been condemned to an afflicting or infamous sentence will be dismissed from CETEPP.
Dismissal for moral reasons
Any student who has been guilty of cheating, repeated plagiarism, immorality and scandal in society will be expelled from CETEPP
Dismissal for doctrinal reasons
Any student who has become a member of a sect or a secret society, who has been guilty of apostasy will be expelled from CETEPP.
The Student may be dismissed from CETEPP for any other reason deemed incompatible with the vision and mission of CETEPP.
Personal appearance
Special attention is paid to the personal appearance of the students.
CETEPP calls on students to apply the following three principles in their clothing choices: you must live within your means; dress without ostentation but rather with modesty and discretion; finally, we must draw attention to Christ and not to his clothes. CETEPP students are asked not to be the cause of these scandals and to have in class an outfit that reflects the Christian character. Shirt and tie for men and decent outfit for women.A student who decides to close his file at CETEPP must complete the file closure form available at CETEPP management.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Centre de Theologie Evangelique et pastorale offers students a quality seminary education at a modest cost.
Student tuition and fees cover only a portion of the normal operating expenses. The continuing support of individuals, churches, and foundations enables CETEPP to offer this unique and exceptional preparation for ministry. The fees listed here are those anticipated for the next two academic years. However, CETEPP reserves the right to change these fees as necessary. No changes will be made without sufficient notification.
STUDENT FEES Application fee $25 (not refundable)
TUITION
Tuition per credit hour............................................................... $100
Registration per semester.......................................................... $25
GENERAL FEES Audit fees per credit hour..............................$25
Pre-Registration Fee (fall, spring)..............................................$25
Late payment fee ........................................................................$25
Graduation fee ........................................................................... $125
Transcript fee ..............................................................................$10
Payment of Accounts Tuition, fees, and charges are due in a timely manner according to the dates set in the academic calendar. Student tuition accounts must be paid in full by the start of any course for which a student is registered. Students with unpaid balances after these dates may be suspended from classes and will forfeit the opportunity to enroll in courses for the subsequent school term until their bills are paid. Transcripts and diplomas may also be withheld. Note: If another person or organization is paying a student’s tuition, it is the student’s responsibility to make sure tuition is paid on time to avoid the penalties listed above.
Questions regarding the payment of accounts should be addressed to the Administration Office. Refunds A student who chooses to withdraw from a class or classes, or from all classes for which he has registered, whether he has attended them or not, must officially withdraw by completing the forms which are available from the Administration office. Failure to withdraw officially will result in an F, on the student’s transcript, as appropriate, even though the student may never have attended the class(es), and a student who does not withdraw officially will not be entitled to any refund.
Refunds of tuition payments are based upon the week that the official withdrawal form is signed by the Administration office, not on the time the student ceases to attend the class(es). Withdrawal during the first week allows a 100% refund of tuition. Other fees are not refunded. There will be no refunds after the first week of classes. Computer At enrollment all credit students are required to own a personal laptop computer with approved word processing and record-keeping software.
Description of courses
Associate of Pastoral Theology
Course #1 - Bible Study Methods & Rules of Interpretation 6 credits
An introduction to basic Bible study methods and rules of interpretation with emphasis on accurately understanding and obeying God’s Word and the development of practical skills. Students will learn to determine what Scripture says, what it means, and how it can be applied.
Course #2 - Old Testament Survey 3 credits
A broad overview and survey of the Old Testament designed to emphasize the structure, theme and message of the Old Testament and each of its 39 individual books in order to provide understanding of God’s self-revelation and His plan of redemption.
Course #3 - New Testament Survey 3 credits
An overview survey of the New Testament focusing on the theme, purpose, structure and basic content of each individual book and relating each book to the whole Bible. Strong emphasis is also given to the applicational message of each book.
Course #4 - Preaching Biblical Messages & Pastoral Ministry 6 credits
The first part of this course, Preaching Biblical Messages, is designed to equip and train pastors with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare and communicate expository messages from God’s Word. The goal of these messages is that they be biblically accurate and responsive to the needs of people. Emphasis is placed on practical preparation of the preacher and his message with numerous examples and practice assignments. The second part of the course, Pastoral Ministry, is designed to equip pastors with knowledge and practical skills required for effective ministry in the church which is fruitful from God’s perspective.
Course #5 - Bible Doctrine Survey 3 credits
A survey and summary of the ten major doctrines of the Bible with an emphasis on the pastor or church leader knowing God more fully while understanding and practicing sound theology.
Course #6 - Personal Spiritual Life 3 credits
This course is designed to teach pastors and church leaders the basic concepts and principles of the spiritual life so that they can personally grow to spiritual maturity and live a life that is pleasing to God.
Course #7 - Church Ministry & Administration 6 credits
This course is designed to teach pastors and church leaders the basic concepts and principles of the spiritual life so that they can personally grow to spiritual maturity and live a life that is pleasing to God.
Course #8 - Teaching Principles & Methods 3 credits
Designed to equip pastors and church leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach God’s Word. Much emphasis is placed on the pastor’s role as teacher and the biblical goal of teaching.
Course #9 - Church History Survey 1&2 6 credits
This course is designed to introduce pastors and church leaders to the principal people; the major political, historical, and cultural developments; the main religious movements; and the doctrinal issues which have influenced and shaped the Christian church throughout its 2000 year history.
Course #10 - Missions Evangelism & Discipleship 3 credits
This three-part course is designed to ground pastors and church leaders in the basic biblical principles of missions, evangelism, and discipleship so that the church can accomplish its God-given task of bringing lost people to Christ and building them up in Christ.
Course # 11 -Introduction to Old Testament Hebrew 3 credits
The introduction to Hebrew is to give the student a preparatory knowledge of Biblical Hebrew , starting from the zero level of the language to succeed in reading and translating certain verses of the Hebrew Bible without too much difficulty. The vocabulary and grammar of the language are taught with application exercises taken from the Bible.
Course # 12- Introduction to New Testament Greek 3 credits
This course provides an introduction to Greek New Testament morphology and grammar. It will also lead the student to take his first steps in reading and understanding the Greek New Testament.
Course #13 – Daniel and Revelation 6 credits
The books of Daniel and Revelation are classified as being works of the literary and apocalyptic genre, they are abobe all prophetic books, as indicated by the authors themselves( Rev 1:3; 22:7,10.18.19). This course presents a detailed exposition of Daniel and Revelation, based on literal and grammatical hermeneutics, and taking into account its place in the progressive revelation of God.
Course #14 Ministerial Internship Service 3 credits
The Associate degree in pastoral theology requires an internship of at least one year during which the student puts into practice everything he has learned in the classroom. At the end of the internship the student is entitled to preach and to teach the word of God. He is equipped to give pastoral care to an entire Christian Assembly, to officiate in funeral and nuptial ceremonies, to evangelize sinners , to edify saints and to equip servants,
After completing 60 credits , the student receives the degree of Associate in Pastoral Theology.
DESCRIPTION OF COURSES
Bachelor of Pastoral Theology
The Bachelor in theology requires 60 credits after the Associate in Theology.
CTP- 301Church Ministry – 3 SH Credit
Designed to prepare the student with a working knowledge of ministering in the local church. How to perform the various functions required of the pastor is presented to the student.
CTP-302 Bible Doctrine I – 3 SH Credit
A study of the Triune God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. This is a basic course for all first and second year students.
CTP-303 Bible Doctrine II 3 SH Credit
A continuation of Bible Doctrine I, and includes the study of the Scriptures, man, angels, Satan, the church, faith, justification, adoption, and the last things.
CTP-304 Angels and the Spirit World – 3 SH Credit
Looks at what the Bible has to say regarding angels and spirits.
CTP-305 General Theology I – 3 SH Credit
Seeks to simplify doctrinal concepts and presents them in a readily understandable form as they are set forth in the Scriptures. The student will study the meaning and purpose of theology, Bibliology, theology proper. Christology, and Pneumatology.
CTP-306 General Theology II – 3 SH Credit
A continuation of General Theology I and presents a study of anthropology, hamartiology, soteriology, ecclesiology, angelology, and eschatology.
CTP-307 Law and Grace – 3 SH Credit
Leads the student into an understanding of the basic principles of law and grace and what it means to be under grace rather than law
CTP-308 Apologetics – 3 SH Credit
A study of the defense of the Holy Scriptures with the approach to help the student to defend the faith, which was once delivered to the saints against the attacks and ridicule of those who oppose Christianity.
CTP-309 The Life of Christ – 3 SH Credit
An in-depth study is made of the life of Christ, His Words, and Works from the point of view that He is the preexistent Son of God.
CTP-310 Mosaic Writings – 3 SH Credit
An advanced and in-depth study of the Pentateuch on the Master’s level. The student explores the first five books of the Bible as to their background, their authenticity, and their content.
CTP=401 Romans – 3 SH Credit
An exposition of the book of Romans is conducted allowing the student not only to study about the author and purpose, but explore the doctrinal truths as found in the book.
CTP-402 The Gospel of John – 3 SH Credit
Allows the student to do an exposition of the Gospel according to John. A study is made of the author, its purpose, its message, and doctrinal truths. This is taught on the Master’s level and is very in-depth
CTP-403 Typology – 3 SH Credit
A thorough examination of typology, not only as a Biblical and theological subject, but also a study of the connection with all Christian doctrine.
CTP-404 Isaiah – 3 SH Credit
An in-depth study of Isaiah is presented. Isaiah has been called the Gospel of the Old Testament. Also, a practical study of the historical setting, the author, his message, and the theme of the book are considered.
CTP-405 Writings of Paul – 3 SH Credit
Covers the New Testament books: Romans through Philemon.
CTP-406 Expositional Methods – 3 SH Credit
A prerequisite to taking any of the Expositional Bible Studies offered. The student is exposed to the expository method of preaching and teaching. The methods learned in this course will aid the student in completing courses in Biblical exposition.
CTP-407 The Pentateuch – 3 SH Credit
Designed to acquaint the student with the first five books of the Old Testament, giving an overview of God’s working among man from creation to Israel’s deliverance from Egypt.
CTP-408 Israel’s History – 3 SH Credit
Leads the student to explore the 12 historical books of the Old Testament, Joshua through Esther. A study is made of the founding of Israel as a nation until Babylonian captivity, as well as the post-captivity period.
CTP-409Manners and Customs I – 3 SH Credit
Provides insight to the customs behind many of the Old Testament passages. The student will find this course to be of great value and unlike most courses offered in this field.
Th-410 Independent Research – 3 SH Credit
Includes a major writing project in the field of theology whereby the student is allowed to research an area of personal interest. The course is designed for the student working towards the Bachelor of Theology. The research paper should contain no less than 10,000 words. The institution must approve the title and a preliminary outline before the student begins the formal research
At the end of 60 completed credits beyond the Associate degree, for a total of 120 credits, the student receives a Bachelor in Pastoral Theology.
Description of Courses
MASTER OF MINISTRY – PASTORAL MINISTRY
The Master of Ministry is designed to give the student a Biblical foundation for Christian service in the pulpit ministry or pastoring.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of these programs are basic to the Institution’s general purpose and philosophy, and are in keeping with the objectives of the seminary division in particular.
The Master of Ministry with a Concentration in Pastoral Ministry is the first step in achieving the Doctor of Ministry degree. This program is built around a core of courses in Bible and Pastoral Ministry.
PREREQUISITES
Prerequisite for enrollment in this program is an earned Bachelor of theology degree (concentration in Pastoral Ministry), or its equivalent from Centre De Theologie Evangelique et Pastorale.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
To receive this degree, the student must complete the following 36-semester hour program of specified courses beyond the Bachelor’s level:
501 CTP-Competent to Counsel – 3 SH Credit
Approaches the art of counseling through a study of past methods and theories, the working of the Holy Spirit in counseling, the sin problems, principles of counseling, and getting involved in counseling.
502 CTP- Premarital Counseling – 3 SH Credit
The Christian Counselor is presented with those things he should know about counseling with couples that are engaged.
503 CTP- History of Missions – 3 SH Credit
Takes a look at the Biblical foundations, delineation, instrument and dynamics of missions.
504 CTP- A Theology of Missions – 3 SH Credit
This course deals with fundamental issues of missions today. Those preparing for a life of service as a missionary should take this course.
505 CTP-Survey of World Religions – 3 SH Credit
Provides an introductory survey of Christian missions from A.D. 30 to the twentieth century.
506 CTP-History of Christian Education – 3 SH Credit
The history of Christian education takes the student from the beginnings of Christian education up until the present day. This course is required for Christian Education majors.
507 CTP- A Theology of Christian Education 3 SH Credit
A survey and an exploration of the foundations of Christian education, the curriculum in Christian education, and the structures for Christian education.
508 CTP-Church Ministry – 3 SH Credit
Designed to prepare the student with a working knowledge of ministering in the local church. How to perform the various functions required of the pastor is presented to the student.
509 CTP-Pastoral Workshop – 3 SH Credit
Designed to allow the pastoral student working on the master’s level to conduct an independent research project in a given area of the ministry, which would aid the student in an area most beneficial to him.
510 CTP – 3 SH Credit
The pastoral student is allowed to research the area of ministry preparing a research report containing a minimum of 10,000 words.
511CTP-Church Financial Management 3 SH Credit
Challenges, encourages, trains, and teaches church leaders and ministries to lead their congregations to operate debt-free
512 CTP- Advanced Expositional Methods – 3 SH Credit
A prerequisite to taking any of the Expositional Bible Studies offered. The student is exposed to the expository method of preaching and teaching. The methods learned in this course will aid the student in completing courses in Biblical exposition.
At the end of 36 completed credits beyond the Bachelor of Theology degree, the student receives a Master in Pastoral Ministry.
MINISTRY IS ALSO A CALLING TO TEACH OTHERS HOW TO SERVE GOD
“Every servant of God is called to reproduce himself with the understanding that God’s service must continue even when some of His choicest servants are no more on the scene. God’s service remains even when His servants are gone, and that is why ministry is not only a calling to serve but also a calling to reproduce servants. ”( Dr Jean Marc Desire)
MASTERY OF DIVINITY
The Master of Divinity is a 90-credit program designed to prepare the student in all areas of ministry.
PREREQUISITES
The prerequisite for enrolling in this program is a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent at CETEPP or an acceptable college.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The student must take the following specified course programs:
PROGRAM
CTP 601-Advanced Hermeneutics – 3 SH
CTP 602-Christian Marriage – 3 SH
CTP 603- Dispensationalism – 3 SH
CTP 604- Christian Theology I – 3 SH
CTP 605- Christian Theology II – 3 SH
CTP 606- Eschatology – 3 SH
CTP 607- Introduction to Philosophy – 3 SH
CTP 608- Comparative Religions – 3 SH
CTP 609- Organizational leadership
CTP 610- Pastoral Leadership
CTP 701- Advanced Homiletics – 3 SH
CTP 702- Advanced Apologetics I – 3 SH
CTP 703- Advanced Apologetics II – 3 SH
CTP 704- Pastoral Ministry – 3 SH
CTP 705- Pastoral Administration – 3 SH
CTP 706- Advanced Expository Preaching – 3SH
CTP 707- Biblical Exposition (Gen.-Deut.) – 3SH
CTP 708-Bible Exposition (Joshua-Kings) – 3SH
CTP 709-Biblical Exposition (Matt-Mk) – 3SH
CTP 710-Biblical Exposition (Luc-Jean) – 3SH
CTP 801- Anxiety and Compulsive Disorder – 3SH
CTP 802- Conflict Resolution-3SH
CTP 803- Evangelism in the 21st Century-3SH
CTP 804- Contemporary Preaching-3SH
CTP 805- Christian Communication Method-3SH
CTP 806- Theology and Culture -3SH
CTP-807- Biblical Archeology-3SH
CTP-808- Research Methodology-3SH
CTP-809-Thesis (30,000 words) -6SH
At the end of 90 credits completed beyond the baccalaureate of theology, the student receives a Master of Divinity.
Doctorate of Ministry
The Doctor of Ministry is a post-graduate degree designed to provide advanced competencies in multiple areas of ministry, whether church or vocational Christian ministries.
The student is taught to think critically, biblically, and theologically; to communicate that thinking in oral and written fashion; and to apply that thinking in real-life ministry. The Doctor of Ministry program is designed to facilitate these qualities in the student.
PREREQUISITES
The prerequisite for enrolling in this program is a Master of Divinity or its equivalent from CETEPP or an acceptable college.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The student must take the following specified course programs:
CTP 900-Transformational Leadership-3SH
CTP 901-Research & Writing for Ministry-3SH
CTP 902- Evangelism in Contemporary Culture -3SH
CTP 903-Contemporary Preaching -3SH
CTP 904-Critical Issues in Ministry -3SH
CTP 905-Issues in Biblical Counseling -3SH
CTP 906- Contemporary Leadership Development-3SH
CTP 907-Relationships in Ministry -3SH
CTP 908- Contemporary Pastoral Ministry -3SH
CTP-909 Doctoral Ministry Project -3SH
TOTAL …………………………….30 Credits Hour
Additional Admission Requirements
Doctoral applicants must possess a Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent from CETEPP or another accredited institution. Unaccredited graduate degrees may be considered but will be evaluated according to the criteria of CETEPP. Applicants who have not earned a Master of Divinity degree but hold a Master of Arts degree in Bible or theology may take additional course work in Bible and theology totaling 90 hours in order to be evaluated for academic equivalency. Masters degrees other than those in biblically or theologically related subjects will not be considered for academic equivalency.
Minimum cumulative GPA in approved graduate-level work is a 3.0 (on 4.0 scale).
Submission of a research paper adhering to the Graduate Committee guidelines (available from the Admissions Office).
A two page paper detailing an acceptable, verifiable employment experience in a specific area of ministry (e.g., pastor, church staff, missionary, parachurch ministry leader or staff); an acceptable, verifiable two-year history of active Christian ministry showing good professional standing, adherence to the fundamentals of the Christian faith, and good Christian character and conduct; an acceptable, verifiable ministry laboratory in which the applicant can pursue the required project (e.g., church, mission field, or parachurch field of ministry); and how the Doctor of Ministry Program will benefit the student in his/her ministry.
