Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies & Christian Ministry

by Jan 12, 2017

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Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry

The Bachelor of Arts Degree Program provides basic and advanced equipping for ministry or further study in a graduate program. Through biblical, ministry, and general education studies; and Christian ministry training, students are prepared for entrance into church, para-church, or mission-related professions. Because students need to be equipped both with knowledge of God’s Word and supervised ministry experience to be effective leaders, each B.A. student completes a dual major in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries.

Purpose

The BA with General Emphasis will equip the student for a variety of ministry possibilities. Ministry often requires diverse competencies; this major provides the student opportunity to customize their curriculum according to their anticipated ministry.

Objectives

In addition to the objectives of the Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies (2 years), the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry (4 year) equips students to:

  • Integrate a sound theological framework based on a literal historical-grammatical hermeneutic that reflects the Truth of God’s revelation to life and ministry.
  • Understand, appreciate, and critically engage the world around them in ministry from a biblical worldview.
  • Demonstrate Christlike character.
  • Think critically, write cogently, and communicate effectively, supporting conclusions with sound scholarship.
  • Apply a broad range of basic ministry skills in a vocational ministry role.
  • Lead effectively as a servant in a local church or para-church setting.
Degree Requirements

Check out the program requirements here!

Scope and Sequence

Fall Freshmen Year

3

BI-BS1101

Inductive Bible Study†

3

BI-OT1101

Old Testament Survey I †

3

BI-TH1101

Introduction to Biblical Living †

3

CM-CD1101

Personal Evangelism †

3

GE-EN1101

College Composition I

 

Spring Freshman Year

3

BI-OT1102

Old Testament Survey II †

3

CM-DM1101

Biblical Discipleship †

3

CM-IM1101

Introduction to Global Missions †

3

CM-PA1101

Introduction to Servant Leadership †

3

GE-EN1102

College Composition II

 

Fall Sophomore Year

3

BI-NT2101 or BI-NT2102

Life of Christ †
or Gospel of John †

3

GE-HI3101

Alaska Studies

3

GE-PH2101

Introduction to Philosophy

3

GE-SC

Lab Science Elective

3

 

Open Elective

 

Spring Sophomore Year

3

BI-NT1101

New Testament Survey †

3

Bi-BS2101

Principles of Biblical Interpretation †

3

CM-WA1101

Theology & Practice of Worship †

3

GE-EN2101

Introduction to Literature

3

GE-MA1101

College Mathematics

 

Fall Junior Year

3

BI-TH3103

Doctrines III: Angels, Church, and End Times †

3

BI Elective

Biblical Studies Elective

3

CM Elective

Christian Ministry (Emphasis) Elective

3

GE-SS2101

Social Structures: Marriage and Family

3

 

Open Elective

 

Spring Junior Year

3

BI-TH3102

Doctrines II: Man, Christ, and Salvation †

3

CM Elective

Christian Ministry (Emphasis) Elective

3

GE-CM2101

Intercultural Communication

3

GE-HI2101
or GE-HI2102

Survey of Western Civilization I or Survey of Western Civilization II

3

GE-PH3101

Survey of Worldviews

 

 

Fall Senior Year

3

BI-TH3101

Doctrines I: Bible, God, and Holy Spirit †

3

GE-EN4101

Academic Research Writing

3

CM Elective

Christian Ministry (Emphasis) Elective

3

 

Open Elective

3

 

Open Elective

 

Spring Senior Year

3

BI-NT4101

Romans †

3

BI-TH4103

Integrated Theology Seminar †

3

CM-CD4101

Supervised Ministry Experience †

3

CM Elective

Christian Ministry (Emphasis) Elective

3

 

Open Elective