Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry
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:
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Integrate a sound theological framework based on a literal historical-grammatical hermeneutic that reflects the Truth of God’s revelation to life and ministry.
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Understand, appreciate, and critically engage the world around them in ministry from a biblical worldview.
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Demonstrate Christlike character.
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Think critically, write cogently, and communicate effectively, supporting conclusions with sound scholarship.
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Apply a broad range of basic ministry skills in a vocational ministry role.
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Lead effectively as a servant in a local church or para-church setting.
Program Requirements (120 Credits)
Biblical Studies (39 Credits)
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BI-BS1101 Inductive Bible Study (3 Credits) †
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BI-BS2101 Principles of Biblical Interpretation (3 Credits) †
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BI-NT1101 New Testament Survey (3 Credits) †
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BI-NT2101 Life of Christ (3 Credits) †
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or BI-NT2102 Gospel of John (3 Credits) †
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BI-NT4101 Romans (3 Credits) †
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BI-OT1101 Old Testament Survey I (3 Credits) †
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BI-OT1102 Old Testament Survey II (3 Credits) †
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BI-TH1101 Introduction to Biblical Living (3 Credits) †
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BI-TH3101 Doctrines I: Bible, God, and Holy Spirit (3 Credits) †
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BI-TH3102 Doctrines II: Man, Christ, and Salvation (3 Credits) †
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BI-TH3103 Doctrines III: Angels, Church, and End Times (3 Credits) †
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BI-TH4103 Integrated Theology Seminar (3 Credits) †
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BI- Biblical Studies Electives (3 Credits)
Christian Ministry (30 Credits)
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CM-CD1101 Personal Evangelism (3 Credits) †
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CM-CD1102 Biblical Discipleship (3 Credits) †
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CM-CD4101 Supervised Ministry Experience (3 Credits) †
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CM-IM1101 Introduction to Global Missions (3 Credits) †
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CM-PA1101 Introduction to Servant Leadership (3 Credits) †
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CM-WA1101 Theology & Practice of Worship (3 Credits) †
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CM Christian Ministry Electives (12 Credits)
General Education (36 Credits)
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GE-CM1101 Oral Communication (3 Credits)
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GE-CM2101 Intercultural Communication (3 Credits)
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GE-EN1101 English Composition I (3 Credits)
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GE-EN1102 English Composition II (3 Credits)
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GE-EN2101 Introduction to Literature (3 Credits)
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GE-HI2101 Survey of Western Civilization I (3 Credits)
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or GE-HI2102 Survey of Western Civilization II (3 Credits)
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GE-HI3101 Alaska Studies (3 Credits)
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GE-MA1101 College Mathematics (3 Credits)
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GE-PH2101 Introduction to Philosophy (3 Credits)
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GE-PH3101 Survey of Worldviews (3 Credits)
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GE-SC Lab Science Elective (3 Credits)
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GE-SS2101 Social Structures: Marriage and Family (3 Credits)
Electives (15 Credits)
Christian Ministry Training: 8 Semesters
† Indicates a “core” course in which a grade of C or better is required for graduation.
Degree Sequence
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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
English Composition I
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Spring Freshman Year
3
BI-OT1102
Old Testament Survey II †
3
CM-CD1102
Biblical Discipleship †
3
CM-IM1101
Introduction to Global Missions †
3
CM-PA1101
Introduction to Servant Leadership †
3
GE-EN1102
English Composition II
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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
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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
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Fall Junior Year
3
BI-TH3103
Doctrines III: Angels, Church, and End Times †
3
CM Elective
Christian Ministry (Emphasis) Elective
3
GE-CM1101
Oral Communication
3
GE-SS2101
Social Structures: Marriage and Family
3
Open Elective
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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-HI2102Survey of Western Civilization I or Survey of Western Civilization II
3
GE-PH3101
Survey of Worldviews
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Fall Senior Year
3
BI-TH3101
Doctrines I: Bible, God, and Holy Spirit †
3
BI Elective
Biblical Studies Elective
3
CM Elective
Christian Ministry (Emphasis) Elective
3
Open Elective
3
Open Elective
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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