Which classes should I take first?

If you are transferring credits from another institution, contact info@cbtseminary.org to discuss what class(es) would be best to start out with. 

ST14 Symbolics (Intro to the 1689 Confession) is the first class every student must take, and it is best taken in conjunction with WR11 for all tracks except MARBS. (Please note that master's level classes involve a higher workload than bachelor's level classes. All CBTS classes are master's level, including the BDiv and diploma classes. We recommend you start with WR11 and ST14 and, if you find the workload manageable, add another class. If not, stick with two classes at the beginning).

MDiv/BDiv (Consult PDF from the resources tab in the Orientation course for this step)

*ST14 Symbolics (Intro to the 1689 Confession)

PT17 Biblical Spirituality

**WR11 Writing & Research

MAPS/DPS

*ST14 Symbolics (Intro to the 1689 Confession)

PT11 Pastoral Theology I

**WR11 Writing & Research

MATS/DTS (Systematic/Historical Emphasis)

*ST14 Symbolics (Intro to the 1689 Confession)

HT11 Historical Theology I, Early Church

**WR11 Writing & Research

MATS/DTS (Biblical Studies Emphasis)

Contact registrar regarding available language classes.

*ST14 Symbolics (Intro to the 1689 Confession)

BI13 New Testament Introduction

BT11 Biblical Theology I

**WR11 Writing & Research

MARBS

*ST14 Symbolics (Intro to the 1689 Confession)

BI14 Biblical Hermeneutics

BT11 Biblical Theology I

HT45 Historical Origins of Baptist Covenant Theology or ST41 Reformed Baptist Covenant Theology

*ST14 Symbolics (Intro to the 1689 Confession) is the first class every incoming student must take.

** WR11 requires a term paper from another class before it can be completed.  For this reason it does not have the 9 month time restriction that other classes have.  If you are confident in your ability to write theological papers and book reviews, you do not need to make this your first class.  Most students will benefit by taking this class right away.